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A round up of crochet blanket patterns made from the centre out. Inspired by the classic granny square pattern, but with a modern twist.| Dora Does
Welcome to Crochet Calling 2025! For the fourth year in a row, I am dedicating August to a crochet flash sale and ‘find the freebies’ treasure hunt style event. Are you ready to answer crochet’s call? Let’s do it! What’s is Crochet Calling? Crochet calling is a month long flash sale with a fun treasure... The post Crochet Calling 2025: A month of flash sales and freebies appeared first on Dora Does.| Dora Does
A round-up of crochet patterns made using front and back post stitches. Easy and intermediate textured cabled crochet patterns.| Dora Does
A round-up of Aran style crochet stitch patterns you can use to create Fisherman’s-knit crochet projects with tutorials for each stitch.| Dora Does
I hope you enjoyed visiting Dora Does. If you have found any of my blogs, resources or free patterns helpful and would like to make a contribution, I welcome voluntary donations, no matter how small. It helps keep me doing Dora! Please use the PayPal ‘donate' button below. | Dora Does
Today I’m sharing a simple written and step-by-step photo tutorial which will teach you how to crochet a spiral in two contrasting colours, using US single crochet (double crochet in UK terms). When working on my latest crochet pattern, I wanted a reminder of how to do this and the only tutorials I could find... The post How to crochet a two colour spiral (with single crochets) appeared first on Dora Does.| Dora Does
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to join crochet mitered squares together as you go. This technique can be used to create a huge range of crochet projects from winter accessories like scarves, to homewears such as blankets or pillows or garments. Pretty much any crochet pattern that uses square motifs can be... The post How to join crochet mitered squares as you go: Photo and video tutorial appeared first on Dora Does.| Dora Does
What is a mitred square? A crochet mitred square is a motif with a distinct seam (mitred join) that runs diagonally across the square from one corner to the opposite corner. In the context of crochet or yarn crafts, the term ‘mitre’ refers to the join between two pieces of material which create a 90... The post How to Crochet a Mitred Square: Step-by-step free tutorial appeared first on Dora Does.| Dora Does
Before I started publishing my designs and selling crochet patterns, I loved to create fun festive crochet beanie hats. My Christmas pudding beanie hat pattern with Holly sprig and berries was the first full design I made and one of the first crochet patterns I released when I began writing crochet patterns professionally. In this... The post Christmas Crochet Hat Patterns: 7 festive free crochet beanie hat patterns appeared first on Dora Does.| Dora Does
Welcome to Crochet Calling 2024! For the third year running, I have decided to dedicate August to another crochet flash sale and find the freebies treasure hunt style event. I’ve loved running this event the past two years so I’m looking forward to another month of crochet goodness! What’s is Crochet Calling? Crochet calling is... The post Crochet Calling 2024: A month long flash sale and freebie event appeared first on Dora Does.| Dora Does
How to create a ribbed brim or cuff in crochet. An easy tutorial showing you how to add ribbing at the start or end of a crochet project.| Dora Does
Learn about sizing options, skill level and materials needed for the Winter solstice sweater dress crochet pattern, and how to to purchase it.| Dora Does
Learn how different the basic crochet stitches look when worked in rows (and turned rounds) versus rounds (unturned and continuous).| Dora Does
In introduction to the filet crochet technique. Includes a written description, crochet stitch diagram, chart, variations and a filet pattern round up.| Dora Does
Learn how to crochet the puff stitch (crochet bobble) with this beginner, easy video, written pattern and step by step photo tutorial.| Dora Does
Learn what crochet short rows are, what projects they are used in and follow a step-by-step photo tutorial for 2 styles of crochet short row.| Dora Does
Learn to use Mattress Stitch to sew together crochet squares or pattern pieces to easily create a flat invisible seam in your crochet project.| Dora Does
Learn how to add a simple crochet button band and button holes to your crochet project with this simple written and photo tutorial.| Dora Does