This crossed DC stitch pattern can be worked over any even number of stitches. Â To begin, chain 2 (does not count as a stitch). DC in the 3rd stitch of the round. Chain 1. Working around the post of the previous stitch, DC in the first skipped stitch (same stitch as the beginning chain). Skip the next stitch in the round. DC in the next stitch. Chain 1. Working around the post of the previous stitch, DC in the stitch before the skipped stitch. (Each crossed DC will … [Read more...] about Tutorial: How to Crochet the Crossed DC Stitch
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Crochet Pattern: Reggae Dreams Wrap & Shawl
The second pattern in my Caribbean Dreams Collection is.... The Reggae Dreams Wrap *** Find the crochet pattern  in my Ravelry, Craftsy and ETSY shops for only $3.00 through July 28th at midnight eastern time! Click here to purchase pattern on Ravelry Click here to purchase pattern on Craftsy Click here to purchase pattern on ETSY This is a fun wrap that may be worn in so many different ways. I added these pretty mother of pearl rings for a beachy Caribbean feel, but you can … [Read more...] about Crochet Pattern: Reggae Dreams Wrap & Shawl
Crochet Pattern: Royal Palm Top
I'm thrilled to release the first pattern in my Caribbean Dreams Collection. The Royal Palm Tank Top *** Find the crochet pattern  in my Ravelry shop for only $3.00 by using the coupon code below at checkout, but hurry the special price ends Saturday, July 25th atmidnight eastern time! Click here to purchase pattern on RAVELRY Click here to purchase pattern on Craftsy Click here to purchase pattern on ETSY This is a fun top to make and wear! Pair this wardrobe … [Read more...] about Crochet Pattern: Royal Palm Top
Crochet Pattern: Serenity Wrap & Beach Skirt
I'm thrilled to release the Serenity Wrap and Beach Skirt crochet pattern. This pattern was so much fun to design for the Battle of the Stitches Challenge #6! *** Click here to purchase pattern on RAVELRY ** I love the feel  and look of the lacy stitching in the center offset by the smoothness of the top band  and did you notice how the lace looks like little hearts just hugging you all over? Best of all, it converts from poncho to beach skirt or wrap in a flash! … [Read more...] about Crochet Pattern: Serenity Wrap & Beach Skirt
Battle of the Stitches Challenge 6 – Voting Opens
******** A couple of weeks ago I was approached to challenge in the Battle of the Stitches #6 Challenge. For those not familiar with this challenge, it goes like this: 12 challengers are invited, we are given a theme and a stitch to use and then set loose to design, test, photograph and produce a pattern for an ebook all in TWO WEEKS!!  That's right, just … [Read more...] about Battle of the Stitches Challenge 6 – Voting Opens