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Beautiful Bugs Blanket - Finishing Touches
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Beautiful Bugs Blanket - Finishing Touches

Congratulations! You've reached the final stretch in your journey of crafting the Beautiful Bugs Blanket. With each meticulously crocheted square, you've poured creativity and love into your project, and now it's time to add the finishing touches that will make it truly spectacular.

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From Beginner to Pro: Learn Foundation Crochet Stitches
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From Beginner to Pro: Learn Foundation Crochet Stitches

I am thrilled to introduce you to a series of video tutorials that will revolutionise the way you approach your crochet projects. As a blogger and crochet pattern designer, I understand the importance of acquiring new skills and techniques to elevate your creations. In this blog post, we will explore the wonders of foundation crochet stitches—specifically, the foundation single crochet, foundation half double crochet, and foundation double crochet. These stitches are not only an alternative to traditional foundation chains but also serve as a steppingstone for those ready to move beyond the beginner level.

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Mastering the Art of Blocking
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Mastering the Art of Blocking

Welcome to our crochet corner! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of blocking crochet projects. If you've ever wondered how to transform your finished pieces into stunning, professional-looking creations, then blocking is the secret ingredient you've been missing. In this blog post, we'll explore what blocking is, its benefits, when it's necessary, essential equipment, and step-by-step instructions to achieve flawless results. So, grab your favorite crochet project and let's get started!

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Top 10 Tips - How To Photograph Your Crochet Projects
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Top 10 Tips - How To Photograph Your Crochet Projects

Many crafters like to share photos of their work. Be it a WIP or a finished project, we all want our work to look it’s best. Taking high quality photos need not be down to luck or chance, but can be reliably achieved by employing a number of proven techniques. Check out our top ten tips below to help you make the most of your photoshoots, and show the world just how amazing your crocheted items are! Your hard work deserves to be admired.

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9 Ways To Join Crocheted Squares
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9 Ways To Join Crocheted Squares

Many stunning crochet patterns require you to join elements together - they may use squares, hexagons, long strips etc. There are also many different ways in which you can join the pieces together. Some methods leave a visible join, others not, and the seam can either be raised or flat once completed. In this blog post I have collected nine different joining methods together to share with you, so that you can select whichever method you think will look best for your project 😀.

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Learn How To Read A Crochet Pattern In 5 Days!
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Learn How To Read A Crochet Pattern In 5 Days!

Particularly during the Covid pandemic, many individuals who decided to start crocheting were self-taught. Although I started crocheting well before this, I too am a self-taught crocheter. As such I largely started learning using YouTube tutorials, however over time I became frustrated that so many beautiful patterns were only available in the written format. To this end, I taught myself how to read crochet patterns and have never looked back.

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