One of my favorite crochet stitches that I just discovered is the Even Moss Stitch. It's so simple, yet the end result is so beautiful. I'm planning on using this crochet stitch to make a crochet clutch that will be posted on my YouTube channel in a few days. In the meantime, if you're a newbie, practice making the Even Moss Stitch. Free pattern listed below. If you would like to follow along with me, please watch my video tutorial.

Yarn: 

Caron One Pound in Off White

Hook: 5mm

Terms:

ch - chain

sl st - slip stitch

hdc - half double crochet

NOTE: You will always start a row and end a row with a sl st.

You want to chain in even numbers. In this sample size, I did a ch of 16.

Row 1: sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, then hdc in the next st. Continue to alternate between sl st and hdc. Continue to the end of the row.

Row 2: ch 1, sl st in the 2nd st, then hdc in the next st. Continue to alternate between sl st and hdc. Continue to the end of the row. 

**Continue to repeat row 2 until you're desired length for your project. 

Enjoy!

Crochet Puff Flower

Hey everyone!

I'm preparing to create a crochet clutch in the upcoming week. It's only February, but I'm already preparing for spring! This is definitely something you'll want to carry with you when the warm, sunny weather hits. It's going to feature beautiful crochet puff flowers, and the body of the clutch will be done in the even moss stitch (I will have a post for that soon). In this post I'll provide the crochet puff flower pattern. I also have a video tutorial on my YouTube channel for those who would prefer to make these flowers right along with me.

Yarn:
Caron One Pound in Medium Grey Mix
Loops & Threads Impeccable in Soft Fern

Hook: 5mm

Terms:
ch - chain
st - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
yo - yarn over

With the Medium Grey Mix yarn, Ch 4 and sl st into the first ch to form a ring.

Row 1: 12 sc within the ring. You will sl st in the first sc and switch to Soft Fern yarn. To do this, insert hook, drop the Medium Grey Mix, place Soft Fern onto the hook and pull through the loops.

Row 2: *ch 3 (considered first stitch), yo and insert hook into same st, yo and pull up loop as tall as ch 3. Do this one more time in the same st (3 sts total).

Then yo and insert hook into next st, yo and pull through, pulling up loop as tall ch 3. Do this two more times in this same st (3 sts total). Ch 2, sl st into the next sc* First petal made. Repeat * to * until you reach the end of the row. You'll sl st into the first st of row 2.

Should have 6 petals total.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet Heart Stitch Ear Warmer

Hi everyone! Here is a new, free ear warmer pattern that I came up with, which utilizes the heart stitch. I wanted to create one last valentine inspired item for this month, and I love an ear warmer. It is very easy to follow. You will be working with single crochet, double crochet, and 3 double crochet bobble stitch.

Row 4 may seem complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy. I have made a video on my youtube channel that you can check out here.

You are free to use this pattern to create your own Heart Stitch Ear Warmer, but please link back to my blog and give me credit. Please do not post any pictures from my blog, or copy my pattern to yours. You can sell any ear warmers made.

Yarn: 

Caron One Pound - Lavender Blue and Off White

Hook:

5mm

Terms:
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
yo - yarn over
sk- skip


**Create this stitch by chaining multiples of 6 + 1

Wth the main color, Ch 67
Row 1: ch 3, dc in 4th ch from the hook and all the way to the end of row (67 stitches).

Row 2: ch 1, sc in same stitch and all the way to the end of the row (67 stitches).

Row 3: ch 3 (will count as dc), and dc all the way to the end of the row (67 stitches).

Row 4: ch 3 (will count as dc), dc in the next 2 stitches. Before ending the last dc, switch out your yarn for the color you will be using for your hearts. Then ch 2. Skip the next 3 stitches and start the bobble/heart stitch in the 4th stitch (yo, insert hook into 4th st, yo and pull through yarn, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat 2 more times until you have 4 loops on the hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. Ch 2. repeat another bobble in the same st.)
*Ch 2. skip the next 5 sts. Heart stitch in the 6th st*. Repeat * to * until you have 10 heart stitches all the way across.
Switch to main color - ch 1 in heart stitch color, then pull main color in for 2nd ch. Skip 3 stitches. Dc in the next 2 sts and the top of the ch 3 from previous row.

Row 5: ch 1, sc in same st and next 2 sts, ch 1. Skip the next sc from row 3 and sc in the next 2, bringing up the loops up over the ch 2 space from row 4. *ch 2, sc in the ch 2 space between bobble/heart stitch, ch 2. sc in the 3 middle sts from row 3*, ch 2, sc in the ch 2 space, ch 2.
Repeat * to * until you pass the last heart stitch.
Sc in the last 3 sts from previously row.

Row 6: ch 3 (will count as dc), and dc in the next st and all the way to the end of the row (67).

Row 7-8: Repeat rows 2-3.

Bring the ends together and sl st across. Weave in the tails.