Enjoy this month's X Stitch Challenge crochet pattern Hugs & Kisses Cowl In honor of Valentine's Day, I designed this one with a treble stitch X worked with a larger hook for a looser stitch. The combination, creates a row of Xs with Os between, hence the name Hugs & Kisses! CLICK HERE TO ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY FAVORITES I used a very luxurious alpaca I had, in my stash, in variegated shades of red and pink, and designed the cowl to use only 1 skein (120 yards). … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern-X Stitch Challenge, Hugs & Kisses Cowl
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FREE Crochet Pattern – X Stitch Challenge Boot Cuffs
The second pattern in the crochet X Stitch Series Boot Cuffs! I know I said I would do one crochet X Stitch pattern each month, but when I released the Fingerless Gloves last week, they were just begging for a pair of matching Boot Cuffs, so here they are!  I used my version of the Modified X Stitch (you can find a tutorial here), offset with a row of single crochet and a ribbed wrist. You can add bows, buckles, buttons or whatever you like to "fancy" them up too! Click here to add this … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern – X Stitch Challenge Boot Cuffs
X Stitch Challenge – The Basic Tutorial
See the collection of FREE patterns using the X Stitch You may remember that last year I took on the challenge of taking one hat and modifying it for a different look each month -- it was known as the Chameleon Challenge. Many of you have written to ask if I will do it again in 2015, well the answer is YES, but with a twist! In 2015 I will pick one stitch and each month produce an item using that same stitch or a variation of that stitch. So what's the stitch I chose you ask? Why the … [Read more...] about X Stitch Challenge – The Basic Tutorial