Thoughts on the importance of gauge (tension) in my Tunisian crochet patterns

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Why gauge (tension) matters so much with my Tunisian crochet patterns.

FREE CAL PATTERN: Buffalo Check (Gingham) 12″ (30.5 cm) Square Afghan Block

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Tunisian Blanket CAL 2022, hosted by Arunima Goel with KnitterKnotter.com. This is my design contribution. I hope you enjoy it.

CROCHET PATTERN with Video Tutorials: Take a Stand Square – On-point Checkered Tunisian Afghan Block 12″ (30.5 cm)

Take-a-Stand Square On-point, Checkered Afghan Block 12” (30.5 cm) Tunisian Crochet Pattern in US Terminology by Cheryl Dee Floyd Click this paragraph to see pattern in my Etsy shop: This three-color square is perfect for throws, shawls, bags, baby blankets, pillow covers, etc. Worked in Tunisian simple stitch, this design can be completed with a … Continue reading CROCHET PATTERN with Video Tutorials: Take a Stand Square – On-point Checkered Tunisian Afghan Block 12″ (30.5 cm)

FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Easy Single Crochet Square with Invisible Seam and No Curvy Lines 12″ (31 cm)

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No blocking is needed! Invisible seam! The traditional method of working a center-out square in single crochet results in “swirling,” which becomes more pronounced as more rounds are added. Traditionally, care is taken not to skip any stitches. This results in extra bulk at the corners and curvy diagonals, instead of straight ones. In order … Continue reading FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Easy Single Crochet Square with Invisible Seam and No Curvy Lines 12″ (31 cm)

CROCHET PATTERN: Perky Posy 2 flower applique in a background square

This pattern expands on Perky Posy I, an applique worked in light weight (#3) yarn. Perky Posy II includes the flower, plus two versions of a background square, worked in medium weight (#4) yarn. The flower by itself can be used as an applique on other projects. This premium, 10-page written pattern with lots of … Continue reading CROCHET PATTERN: Perky Posy 2 flower applique in a background square

FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Open Blossom in a Square – free version for applique only

Artful Finesse 2- Open Blossom in a Square- Free version for applique only Crochet Pattern in US Terminology by Cheryl Dee Floyd This pretty flower, framed in a neutral background square, is a great project for yarn scraps. Stitch multiple squares together to make blankets, bags, scarves, cowls, and shawls. Please see my Etsy shop … Continue reading FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Open Blossom in a Square – free version for applique only

FREE PATTERN: Ruffled Blossom Applique

Artful Finesse I - Ruffled Blossom Applique - Free version for just the flower applique Crochet Pattern in US Terminology by Cheryl Dee Floyd The instructions on this page are for the flower applique. Please consider purchasing the premium version of this pattern in my Etsy shop. It contains many more helpful photos, as well … Continue reading FREE PATTERN: Ruffled Blossom Applique

CROCHET PATTERN WITH FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL: Tunisian Crochet Square Worked on the Bias – 12″ (30 cm)

Watch the YouTube video to see how I make this square, one triangle at a time, with an outer-edge decrease on each row. Learn now to do the modified Tunisian simple stitch (mod TSS). Then, if you're interested, purchase the written pattern in my Etsy shop. The written pattern has been professionally edited and fully … Continue reading CROCHET PATTERN WITH FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL: Tunisian Crochet Square Worked on the Bias – 12″ (30 cm)

CROCHET PATTERN with FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL: Poinsettia Flower in a Square 6″ (15 cm)

Video tutorial part 1: Flower. https://youtu.be/NNIQawgNoOI Video tutorial part 2: Adding rounds to make a square. https://youtu.be/AuUfzzzGPSo The written pattern is now published in my Etsy shop. This pretty holiday flower is a great project for yarn scraps. Make just the flower for an applique or add rounds to make it a square for blankets, … Continue reading CROCHET PATTERN with FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL: Poinsettia Flower in a Square 6″ (15 cm)

CROCHET PATTERN: Super Solid Granny Square in Linked Double Crochet 8″ (20 cm) and 12″ (30 cm)

CLICK HERE ==>This pattern is now available in my Etsy shop. I'm calling this design the "Veritable Fortress!" Worked from the center out like a granny square, it yields a dense fabric with no holes in the corners or anywhere else. Use it for baby blankets, throws, dishcloths, hot pads, pillow covers, and tote bags. … Continue reading CROCHET PATTERN: Super Solid Granny Square in Linked Double Crochet 8″ (20 cm) and 12″ (30 cm)