Tara's Blog at Tiger Road Crafts

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4/14/2020

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After many years of running www.CuteKidsCrochet.com I can now be found here at www.TigerRoadCrafts.com with an all new online store. I will also be posting some free patterns and tips and tricks about crocheting, knitting, and other fun crafts.

Tara

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Pumpkin - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

4/7/2020

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The pumpkin pictured was worked with Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Pumpkin and Deborah Norville Everyday Solids in Kiwi and a size I/5.50mm hook. However, almost any size hook or yarn will do. You will also need a small amount of stuffing and a yarn needle.

Pattern:
With orange, ch 16.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 st). Turn.
Row 2: ch 1, sc in back loops only of each st across. Turn.
Rows 3-34: repeat row 2.
The photo shows 34 rows complete.

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Sunflower - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

4/4/2020

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The flower pictured was worked with Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Coffee and Bright Yellow and a size I/5.50mm hook, however, almost any size hook or yarn will do.
To begin, with dark brown, ch 4. sl st to first loop to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 7 sc into center of ring. sl st to first st in rnd. ch 1, turn.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. sl st to first st in rnd. ch 1, turn.
Rnd 3: sc in first st. *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* continued around. At end of rnd, sl st to first st in rnd. tie off brown.
Petals: connect yellow to any stitch on edge of brown center. *ch 4. working back along chain, sl, hdc, hdc. skip 1 st on brown center. sl st to next st.* repeat around, from * to * to make the petals.
Tie off yellow at end of round, weave in loose ends, and flower complete!

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Valentine's Heart - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

4/3/2020

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Finished size: Heart measures approx. 5” x 6” when worked with size J hook and worsted weight yarn

The heart pictured was made with Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Burgundy and Red Heart Holiday yarn in white with silver sparkle.

A size J hook was used. However, the heart can be made in a variety of hook and yarn sizes.

Note: Inside parentheses () you will see the total number of stitches for the given round or row

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Fishy Cat Toy - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

4/2/2020

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Fill this cute fishy cat toy with cat nip or just use a little stuffing. Quick and easy to make, it's a great way to use up any extra scrap yarn. Plus, cat toys are great beginner projects because I'm pretty sure your cat won't mind if it doesn't turn out perfect!
The fish toy pictured was worked with Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Pumpkin, Cherry Red, Blue Suede, and Coffee. A size I/5.50mm hook was used. However, almost any size hook or yarn will do. You will also need a small amount of stuffing and a yarn needle.

Notes:
sc inc: work 2 sc in one stitch
sc dec: combine 2 stitches, i.e. insert hook, yo and pull up a loop. insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

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Baby Block Sampler Pattern - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

4/1/2020

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This project is great for a beginner - you get to practice the basic stitches, then practice using a single crochet stitch to connect them all into a block shape. This project is also perfect for babies to play with - soft and cuddly, lightweight yet big and brightly colored. Little fingers can hold on easily and if you like, add a bell or two to the middle of the stuffing (make sure it's secured well so it won't fall out - bells are a big choking hazard!).

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How to Make a Slip Knot to start Crocheting or Knitting

3/31/2020

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How to Make a Slip Knot

Many crochet and knit projects begin with a simple slip knot.
To make a slip knot, follow the photos. Make a loop (1), insert hook (2), and pull tight (3).

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How to make the basic Single Crochet Stitch

3/31/2020

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Single crochet (sc): This is the basic crochet stitch.

To complete a single crochet:
Insert your hook in either both loops, front loop only, or back loop only (as pattern indicates). Draw up new loop, pull through both loops.
The photos below show the sc stitch worked into a foundation chain, working into the top loop of each chain stitch. (You can also work into two loops of each chain, but that is a little trickier for a beginner). If you are working into other stitches (not into chains) then you will typically insert your hook into BOTH loops of the stitch, then pull up a loop, then pull through both loops. The tops of crochet stitches, whether they be slip stitches, single crochets, double crochets, treble crochets, etc. all have two loops at the top.