Author Archives: Doug Speeckaert

Christmas Medallion Ornament

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

This is a quick and easy-to-make Christmas medallion ornament. Materials:• Use scraps of yarn for each round/ornament• Size G/4.00 mm hook• Needle to sew in endsNotes:• Change colors as desired for the rounds• PS – 3 dc in same st … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Table Runner

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Materials• Size G/4.00 mm hook• 6 oz. #4 medium/worsted weight yarnNotes• Measures approximately 30” x 14”. Runner can be made longer by repeating rows starting with row 13• Ch-2s do not count as a dc Ch 52Row 1: Dc in … Continue reading →

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Dee’s Throw

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Dee’s Throw is made using bulky yarn and a larger hook and will work up quickly. This pattern is ideal for any bulky yarn including the new Caron Anniversary Cakes. Materials Size L/8.0 mm hook 30 ounces Bulky (#6) yarn … Continue reading →

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Crochet Friends – Dee & Doug’s Crochet World on Facebook

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Dee & Doug’s Crochet World group on Facebook is one of the most fantastic and friendly crochet related groups on Facebook. The group is like one big family where all are welcome and made to feel welcomed, cherished and respected. … Continue reading →

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Sizing for Crocheted Headbands

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Sizing for crocheted headbands can be a tricky thing.  I was asked to make some headbands, but no matter what I did, they kept coming out too big and too loose.  I was stumped as I was using the measured … Continue reading →

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Dot’s Rectangle Afghan

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Notes:• Size H/5.00 mm hook• 50 ounces/1132 grams yarn• Beg ch 3 counts as a dc• Pattern written for a twin size afghan (approximately 63-inches by 73-inches)• Rnd 2 is the solid granny round and Rnd 3 is the traditional … Continue reading →

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Sock Monkey Afghan

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

The Sock Monkey afghan is inspired by the sock monkeys that many had in their childhood. The pattern is made using the block stitch throughout and can be made in various sizes. The crocheter can use any brand yarn in … Continue reading →

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Diamond Table Runner

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

The Diamond table runner can be made with any size hook and any weight yarn based on personal preference. The pattern is adaptable for various uses depending on the chosen size and length. Materials:• 16 oz medium/#4 weight yarn• Size … Continue reading →

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Lawrence’s Afghan

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Lawrence’s Afghan Materials H/5.0 mm hook  1 7-ounce skein Red Heart Super Saver Light Blue (Color A) 2 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Blue (Color B) 3 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Royal Blue (Color C) 4 7-ounce … Continue reading →

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Filet diamonds and boxes pattern

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

UPDATE: The original pattern is called Fill Me With Fun and can be found at https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fill-me-with-fun… Someone posted the picture below on a Facebook group for this diamonds and boxes filet crochet pattern.  If anyone knows the origin of the … Continue reading →

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