Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
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Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
6d ago
Hi Everyone!
This hat is really easy to make and will work up really quickly if you use a chunkier yarn. It can be made in any size (from tiny baby to adult). I have made up a handy size chart that should be able to help you with your sizing.
If you prefer a video tutorial, you can find the video here –
You can also find the left handed version here –
Written Pattern
You will need the following
Yarn of your choice and corresponding hook
Stitch marker
Scissors
Yarn needle (to sew in ends)
Abbreviations
MC – Magic Circle
SS – Slip stitch
CH – Chain
HTC – Half treble crochet
3Lp – Third lo ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
3M ago
Want To Crochet This Heart?
This heart is so easy and quick to make plus you can also use up any scraps of yarn that may have hanging around! It only takes around 10 minutes to make so why not make multiple and turn them into a lovely garland for valentines! You can find my easy to follow YouTube tutorial here OR you can use the written pattern below.
Supplies Needed
Any scrap yarn and corresponding hook
Stitch marker
Needle for sewing in ends
Scissors
*Please note this pattern uses UK terms
Abbreviations
st = Stitch
ss = Slip stitch
htc = Half treble crochet
tc = treble crochet
dtc – Doub ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
8M ago
Hello You!
This pattern will teach you how to make the most simple yet pretty blanket. It only uses 2 basic stitches (double and treble crochet, UK terms) and is a 2 row repeat so is perfect if you are a beginner and want to increase your confidence in making large (or small) crochet pieces. That being said, you can make this blanket as small or as large as you would like and you can add in as many different colours of yarn that you would like. You could try stripes or even blocks of colour like I have done in my blanket. To finish off my blanket, I edged it with a crab stitch border but you c ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
10M ago
This easy crochet bag charm/pouch is quick to work up and is the perfect project for using up some of those pesky scraps that you may have hanging around. You can find the easy to follow YouTube tutorial here –
Materials You Need
3mm/Size H Crochet Hook
2 colours of any scrap acrylic/cotton yarn
Stitch marker
Needle for sewing in ends
Scissors
***Please note – This pattern is written in UK terms!
Abbreviations –
ch – Chain
mc – Magic circle
ss – Slip stitch
dc – Double crochet
htc – Half treble crochet
tc – Treble crochet
dtc – Double treble crochet
dcsps – Double crochet spike stitch
Ma ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
1y ago
Hi Crochet Friends!
This pattern is for the easy crochet pom pom hat.
Are you more of a visual learner? Well you can find the video tutorial here.
If you are more of a reader, the written pattern is below! This pattern is suitable for newborns up to adult size. There is no specific number of chains needed to make this hat – we are going on measurements. I have included a handy size chart for you to refer to if needed.
Supplies (contains affiliate links) –
Yarn of your choice (I used Stylcraft Special DK in Cloud Blue)
3mm/size H Clover Amour crochet hook
4mm/size G Clover Amour crochet Hook ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
1y ago
I made this scrap yarn bookmark and posted the video on TikTok/YouTube. It has been very popular and after a request from the lovely Wanda on my YouTube for the written pattern, I have written it up! These only take about 20 minutes to make so are perfect for using up any scraps of yarn you may have hanging about!
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Supplies
4 mm/Size G crochet hook (I always use Clover Amour)
Scrap Yarn (I used Lily Sugar n Cream)
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle
Method (thi ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
1y ago
This super easy and quick crochet cup cosy is perfect for beginners as it only uses two stitches – double crochet (single crochet in the US) and half treble crochet (half double crochet in the US). This project is also worked in the round (don’t be scared, its really easy!). You can work this up in around 30 minutes and would make the perfect gift!
Crochet along with my video tutorial here –
*Please note that some links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission if you purchase via my link at no extra cost to yourself. This small amount allows me to ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
1y ago
This easy and quick twisted crochet headband is the perfect beginner project, can be worked up quickly and makes the perfect gift.
*Please note that some links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission if you purchase via my link at no extra cost to yourself. This small amount allows me to keep this blog up and running.
Crochet along with my video tutorial
Supplies Needed
6mm/size J crochet hook
Aran/Medium weight/Size 4 yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in light sage)
This headband can be made in varying sizes. I have provided you with the numbe ..read more
Lexie Loves Stitching Blog | Crochet and Sewing Tutorials for Beginners
1y ago
Pumpkins!
These simple yet beautiful crochet pumpkins are easy and quick to make for both beginners and seasoned crocheter’s alike. As well as the written pattern I have a video tutorial on how to make these pumpkins. You can find the link here –
Please note that this pattern is written in UK terms.
Basic Pumpkin Pattern
Abbreviations –
Ch – chain
SS – Slip stitch
Hdc – Half double crochet
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
Crochet Hook Requirements
8mm/Size L crochet hook or size appropriate to yarn.
Materials Needed
Chunky Yarn – I used King Cole Big Value Super Chunky
Polyester stuffing
Darn ..read more