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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 7h

Do you sometimes struggle with your crochet as it seems to shrink? Find out why this is happening and learn how to stop it. Here's how to stop your crochet getting smaller.
germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-stop-...
#crochet #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 12h

Crochet gift guide: Tool bags. Here are 5 crochet tool bags that are luxury gifts no matter what your budget. For the crocheter who seems to have everything...
germandercottagecrafts.com/luxury-gifts...
#crochetandknitting #crochet #crochetsky

5 luxury gifts for crocheters: tool pouches.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 14h

Hi Paula! Oh it's going OK, just juggling at the moment as I have a deadline coming up 😂 Stress! But I like a bit of pressure.
Littlest one is starting nursery soon, so it should be easier to he things done.
How are you doing?

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 19h

Make this elegant crochet shawl with a 4ply yarn and a combination of basic crochet stitches. This is a free crochet pattern for the Daphne Shawl. I made mine in Eden Cottage Yarns Natevy 4ply for that extra sparkle! #crochet
germandercottagecrafts.com/crochet-shaw...

image shows the title 'the daohne shawl' as well as a grey, draping shawl in the background.

a close up of the back of the lace shawl. The shawl is grey.,

an alternative image of the shawl in pink. This is a free pattern for a crochet mesh stitch shawl.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

New on the blog: The Totes Crochet Bag Pattern. This is a free crochet pattern for a granny square tote bag. If you like making granny squares but don't know what to do with them, try this!
#crochetpatterns #crochet
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Free crochet pattern for a granny square tote bag. Image shows a granny square tote bag made using cotton yarn.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a handy conversion chart for crochet hooks. If you're just getting started, you're going to need this handy guide to explain international hook sizes.
germandercottagecrafts.com/crochet-hook...
#crochet #knittingandcrochet

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 1d

🧶 #knit #craft #art #crochet #yarn #sew

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

The Starburst cardigan is a colourful chunky cardigan that is easy to make and easy to wear. All you need is a palette of your favourite chunky/bulky yarns and you're ready to go. This is a free crochet pattern.
#crochet
germandercottagecrafts.com/chunky-croch...

free crochet pattern. This image shows the starburst cardigan. It is a multicoloured crochet cardigan using bobble stitch.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘What to get a crocheter for Christmas?’ or ‘What can I buy as a gift for a knitter?’ the answer could well be a great knitting or crochet bag! Blog post here:
germandercottagecrafts.com/the-gift-lis...
#knittingandcrochet #crochet #knitting #knitsky

What to buy for a knitter or crocheter. Gift bag guide. The image shows two knitting project bags and text saying that this is a blog post showing you what makes a great gift for knitters.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

The Breeze crochet cardigan is absolutely perfect for this season! Whip it up in aran yarn. This pattern is free!
germandercottagecrafts.com/v-stitch-car...
#crochet #knittingandcrochet

The breeze v stitch crochet cardigan pattern. Image shows a woman wearing the cardigan.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

How to knit in the round with DPNs: here's a tutorial showing you how to knit with double pointed needles. 🧶
germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-knit-...
#knitting #knittingandcrochet

how to knit in the round with DPNs. Knitting tutorial for beginners. How to knit in the round. Image shows a ball of yarn and a set of double pointed needles.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

This free mini sock knitting pattern helps you with:
🧶Casting on in the round.
🧶Knitting in the round.
🧶Shaping the heel of a sock.
🧶Turning the heel of a sock.
🧶Knitting the foot of a sock.
🧶Decreasing stitches.
🧶Seaming up a sock toe.
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#socktober #knitsky

Mini socks knitting pattern for beginners.

Free sock knitting pattern.. Advent mini socks to knit. Christmas socks knitting pattern. learn to knit socks. Easy sock tutorial beginners.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a step by step tutorial showing you how to join your granny squares. This technique is also great for knitted squares! 🧶 #knittingandcrochet #knitting
germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-join-...

how to join a granny square blanket. Image shows a joined seam on a crochet blanket.

Image shows the wrong side of a joined seam on a granny square blanket

Image shows a hand holding a crochet hook, joining the granny squares

Image shows two granny squares held together.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a free knitting pattern for some simple, cuff-down DK boot socks.
germandercottagecrafts.com/simple-dk-so...
#socktober #sockknitting #knitsky

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

How to knit flat with circular needles: germandercottagecrafts.com/knitting-fla...
Discover the benefits of knitting flat with circular needles.
#knitting #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

The sleeves aren't finished yet, but I don't want to frog 😂

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Argh, I got so distracted by something I was watching that I changed the colour pattern from 3 colours to 2 😳
The recipient is 2, so she won't care, but now I'm just wondering if I should frog and do it properly? Does the slightly different sleeve style work?
#crochetsky #crochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Here's my run down of the best granny square yarns out there right now. The brands featured are in the UK, but some may do international shipping. Check it out! 🧶
#crochet #crochetandknitting #yarn
germandercottagecrafts.com/best-granny-...

the best yarns to crochet with for granny squares right now.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

This free mini sock knitting pattern helps you with:
🧶Casting on in the round.
🧶Knitting in the round.
🧶Shaping the heel of a sock.
🧶Turning the heel of a sock.
🧶Knitting the foot of a sock.
🧶Decreasing stitches.
🧶Seaming up a sock toe.
share.google/XVunEh86PBKO...
#socktober #knitsky

Advent mini sock knitting pattern. The image shows a miniature knitted sock.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a free pattern for crochet beginners showing you how to crochet a circle. This is a really simple introductory pattern and it's free to read.
germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-croch...
#crochet #croochetbeginner #learntocrochet

image shows three house plants with crochet circle mats.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Here's some more granny square inspiration for autumn! Why you should try the granny square: germandercottagecrafts.com/why-you-shou...
#knittingandcrochet #crochet 🧶

This is an image of a granny square crochet blanket. The blog post is about granny squares and why you should try them.

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Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social · 4d

An ex-colleague wants to buy my recent Shaun The Sheep blanket (yay!). She would also like a football (soccer) themed blanket too for her child. I’ve been looking everywhere for a pattern with no success. Any ideas friends please?
Thanks muchly
🧶 #knit #soccer

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

The Flock Socks are effortlessly pretty, featuring a combination of slip stitches for the 'flock of birds' effect. I knit mine with Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply. This is a free sock knitting pattern available on my blog. #knittingandcrochet 🧶
germandercottagecrafts.com/flock-socks-...

picture shows the title flock socks knitting pattern. The image is of a pair of socks. This image is for the blog post about a free sock pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Yarns all behave so differently, it's worth it. I think people just assume because it's DK, it will all knit up the same. That's never been my experience 😅

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-...
#crochet #knitting #knitsky

Reasons to swatch. Knitting and crochet tutorials

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