Category Archives: crochet

Festive Christmas Tree Table Runner

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Doug Speeckaert

Materials Notes ____________________________________ Ch 53. Row 1. Dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across.  Turn.  (51 sts) Row 2. Ch 2.  Dc across. Turn. Rows 3 – 5. Ch 2.  13 dc; ch1, sk 1 st; … Continue reading →

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Scott’s Afghan

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Doug Speeckaert

Scott’s Afghan is a memorial afghan I designed in memory of my cousin Scott. Materials H/5.00 mm hook 8 oz in Contrasting Color (CC) 48 oz in Main Color (MC) Special Stitches Xdc = sk 1 st, dc in next … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Table Runner

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

The Christmas Tree Table Runner is a quick and easy table runner just for the holidays! The finished product is a small to medium one that measures 36-inches by 14-inches. Materials 5 ounces for body of runner2 ounces for borderG/4.00 … Continue reading →

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Christmas Heart Ornament

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

The Christmas Heart Ornament is a simple, but elegant ornament for the holidays. The flower of the ornament is reminiscent of the poinsettia flower that is a popular plant and decoration for many at Christmas time. Materials: Use scraps of … Continue reading →

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Bumblefly Square

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

The Bumblefly square is a whimsical and fun square to stitch up. The name Bumblefly is a combination of the words bumblebee and butterfly. I came up with the name for the square after a good friend asked me to … Continue reading →

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Just a little something for the 4th of July (about a week late)

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

Here is a “Betsy Ross” flag inspired afghan/throw. The afghan was made based on the 12-point Spectrum Afghan by The Crochet Crowd. I modified the pattern from a 12-point to a 13-point to accommodate the thirteen stars.

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Hearts and Diamonds Baby Blanket

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

The Hearts and Diamonds Baby Blanket is written for two sizes – a smaller one at 36″ x36″ and a bit larger one at 36″ x 40″. The larger size could also be used as a laphgan or a small … Continue reading →

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Hearts and Diamonds

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

MaterialsSize H/5.00 mm hook42 ounces 4-ply worsted weight yarn NotesLarge Throw Size/Twin Size approximately 39” x 79”US TermsCh 2 does not count as a dc. Repeating sections are:         Rows 3 – 7: divider rows/sections.Rows 8 – 16: diamond rows/sections.Rows … Continue reading →

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Pantone’s 2021 Color(s) of the Year

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

Each year Pantone has issued a color of the year. These color suggestion can influence interior design, home decor, crafting and so much more. This year, Pantone has chosen two colors instead of one. The colors for 2021 are Illuminating … Continue reading →

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Christmas Flower Ornament

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Materials:• Use scraps of yarn of yellow, red, and green for each round/ornament• Size G/4.00 mm hook• Needle to sew in endsNotes:• PS – 5 tr in same st and pull up the loop. Remove hook from loop and insert … Continue reading →

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