The Invisible Single Crochet Decrease

The Invisible Single Crochet Decrease

Awhile ago I learned a new technique to decrease without having that 'bump' left over, leaving a very obvious indication of a decrease stitch. With this "invisible decrease" there is practically no indication of a decrease stitch! There's no bump, there's no big hole, there's no 'super crazy stitch' to do it either! I decided I'd do a super quick photo tutorial to teach you this technique, if you haven't already been utilizing it!

For this tutorial I made a simple 10 stitch swatch but you can utilize this stitch in ANY pattern where you see "sc2tog" - this is my starting point:

You will work in ONLY the 2 front loops of the next 2 stitches (in the picture - the 2 loops that are raised, directly left of the current stitch)

Insert your hook into the next stitch, using the front loop only - 2 loops on your hook

Insert your hook into the next stitch, using the front loop only - 3 hoops on your hook.




Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops only

You will have 2 loops left on your hook, yarn over and pull through both loops.

This is what you will be left with! A practically invisible decreased stitch!

Your finished row will look 'seamless' and your decrease will essentially be invisible!

Try out this technique the next time you have to "sc2tog" [single crochet 2 stitches together] and let me know what you think!! It takes a lil bit of getting used too, using only the 2 front loops but after you start using it and you see the difference in your projects look, I am sure you will be utilizing this method every single time you see that "sc2tog"instruction!!

This method works best while working "in the round" if you are using rows, the back of the decrease will leave an obvious (2 left over loops) look where you decreased!

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The Crochet Lounge Giveaway Winners!!

The Crochet Lounge's 

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The event has come to an end and 2 winners have been contacted and given their Forever Stitchin prizes!!

Congratulations to Lisa Hudson and Bonnie Stratton!!

These 2 lovely ladies each won 1 copy of each of my 5 dinosaur patterns - Ashley the Apatosaurus, CeCe the Triceratops, Patricia the Pterodactyl, Rachel the T-Rex and Suzi the Stegosaurus from my "Extinction Pack" collection!

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Lapgan for Grandma

This project started out with the intention of being a birthday present for my Mom but her birthday is in November and... well... it's August! 

I was able to finish the 30,000 stitches in approximately 30 hours over 9 days so instead of waiting until November, the boys and I are just going to give it to her as a "We love you Grandma" present the next time we see her! Those are the best presents anyways, I think haha

It is 150 sts and 200 rows, measuring 3.5 feet by 4 feet without the border. I will add that next week, after I decide what color combo I think will look the best! I showed her today and she loved it! I can't wait to get it finished up and give it to her!

We love you Grandma Cindy!

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Forever Stitchin "Extinction Pack"

Introducing the "Extinction Pack" from Forever Stitchin

Ashley the Apatosaurus, CeCe the Triceratops, 
Patricia the Pterodactyl, Suzi the Stegosaurus and Rachel the T-Rex!

After millions of years being... extinct... these creatures are back and ready to be awesomeballs! These patterns are simple and beginners will be able to work these up and make them just as cute as the originals! Adjustable with whatever colors that YOU want to use, you can make an adorable and fun set for your fave dino-lover!

Ashley the Apatosaurus

CeCe the Triceratops

 Patricia the Pterodactyl

Rachel the T-Rex

Suzi the Stegosaurus

Stay tuned for the release of these adorable patterns! 

They will be available soon!

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Hooded Cowls

I've had multiple people share with me the pattern from The Velvet Acorn for the animal cowls asking me if I could make them - of course I can make them ;) My BFF asked if I could make one for her daughter - of course I said yes! BOOM... the explosion of awesome winter gear came afterwards!

These are so much fun to work up and so easy too! The yarn can be tricky, since it uses a Super Bulky weighted yarn but if you have access to it, it's wonderful! I'm sure doubling up regular worsted weight / 4 ply yarn would work as well, but it might alter the end look a lil bit. The color options would be endless if you went that route though!

I look forward to making more of these babies in the coming months!

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Rerelease of my Train crochet pattern

Introducing Forever Chuggin!

This was one of my favorite patterns to design because it can be made into a lot of children's favourite toy! We all know who I am talking about...

This pattern includes lots of pictures to go with the instruction! It's so easily modified using your fave colors to create a wonderful cuddly friend!

You can find the *NEW* pattern listings here: 

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With the right colors, you can make Thomas!

Rerelease of Giggle & Chuckle the Owls Set!

The first of my over hauled patterns is the Giggle and Chuckle the Owls set.

These owls started out as a special request for one of my best friends daughter - who is in Australia. She loves the TV show "Giggle & Hoot" so I made them for her! 

These are 2 of my most popular patterns, so I decided to merge them together to create 1 all encompassing pattern!

With pictures and instruction to make the characters if you choose too, or you can modify it into your very own unique and adorable owl!

The new pattern includes updated terminology, more instruction for modifying the owls with various components!

It's the perfect combo to create something special for that new baby with the beautiful owl theme in their nursery or for the life long owl lover!

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Baby Boy Whoo's my cutie Blanket

I love getting to make baby blankets and things for babies!! So far I have made 3 Whoo's my cutie? blankets! 2 for girls and now 1 for a baby boy!!! With the boy, instead of doing flowers, I made different coloured leaves for the baby since he will be born in the fall! I love how it turned out, I might attempt to make him a little top hat to add to the adorable!

Who's my cutie? blanket pattern by Red Heart