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New Textured Ribbon Candy Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Pattern

11/4/2024

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Textured Ribbon Candy Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Pattern in Blue & White
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I am SO excited to be able to bring you another beautiful Christmas tree skirt crochet pattern just in time to make for your holiday this year.
In the past, I've made tree skirts that were white, cream, red & cream, red & white, teal & white, pink & white, burgundy & cream, teal & white, red, green &white... and it's been fun to see how well the different colors have been received.  

My husband's favorite color is blue and 2 years ago, I bought a new Christmas tree and some pretty blue ornaments for him.  To me, it was just beautiful!  Not only was it one of my favorite, our Bearded Dragon fell in love and would run and find her favorite spot every day.  Can you see her in there?  She blends in with the ribbon pretty well.

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At the time, I only had my Royal Christmas Tree Skirt that would work well with the blue decorations.  It definitely was stunning with the flocked tree and blue and gold decor. 

That's when I decided I needed to design a new tree skirt using blue somehow. 

My Diamond Christmas Tree Skirt crochet pattern is by far my best selling pattern of anything I 've designed.  It's one of my favorites too and I wanted to try a textured variation of the stitch that was used in that tree skirt.  The final results are...


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Textured Ribbon Candy Crochet Stitch

11/4/2024

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Alright my friends, I can't say enough about adding texture to your crochet projects.  I just love, love, love it!
Years ago, I designed the Diamond Christmas Tree Skirt using what I learned as the Brick Stitch when I just just a kid.  It's a quick stitch to create fast projects and is the basis of C2C crochet projects.    It has been my biggest selling pattern By Far!  

I love that it gives a wavy look when worked in stripes but can easily be rounded off with a straight edge when needed.

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Then, to do something different in C2C style, I designed the Ribbon Candy Blanket for my nephew when he was born.  I just adore the swirling ribbon look this stitch gives when worked in larger sections.  It's just so pretty!

And now, we have the best of both worlds!!!  The pretty ribbon look with added texture 😊
This quick video will show you how to work the Textured Ribbon Candy Stitch that I use in my Textured Ribbon Candy Blanket & Textured Ribbon Candy Christmas Tree Skirt crochet patterns.   
Be sure to follow the actual written directions within your specific pattern for best results as I may make some slight adjustments between patterns. 

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Free Christmas Pine Tree Skirt Crochet Pattern

10/30/2024

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Way back in 2015 or 2016, I came across this crochet stitch called the Pine Tree Stitch.  The photo on the internet was so fun and colorful and I knew I wanted to create a unique design with it. 

I was able to find the stitch instructions in the Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia by Robyn Chachula.  This book has become one of my favorite resources for stitches! 

What is more fitting than to design a Christmas tree skirt using the Pine Tree Stitch? 

I designed a new crochet pattern called the Christmas Pine Tree Skirt and hosted a fun Crochet-A-Long (CAL) on my old blog HERE so that others could whip up their own personalized tree skirt in plenty of time for the holidays.   

With Christmas right around the corner, I decided I needed to get this updated and here on my new website for all of you to enjoy.
So, are you ready to learn a new crochet stitch and personalize your own Christmas decor with a new tree skirt?


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Cabled Wheel Blanket Crochet Stitch Video Tutorials

10/28/2024

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Have you ever worked a bunch of post stitches in a crochet pattern and not been thrilled with the gap that the post stitch leaves on the back side of the work?

For quite a few years now, I've been working stitches together when I use post stitches to hide those gaps.  It just makes for a cleaner finished project and I like the solid effect that it gives.  
I know cable work can be confusing to some when you first start out crocheting.  A lot of times though, it just comes down to how well you can read and understand patterns.  The cables worked in this Cabled Wheel Blanket pattern are pretty basic yet stunning when draped across the bed or a chair.  

​To help you out, I've created a few quick videos that will show how I hide those gaps and the stitch placement of the post stitches.  I hope this will give you the confidence you want to work some amazing crochet magic!
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Royal Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Stitch Placement Video Tutorials

10/10/2024

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It's that time of year again when we start working on all our Christmas crochet projects. I just LOVE being able to personalize our holiday decorations!  The Christmas tree skirt is absolutely my favorite thing to crochet to make our home decor unique throughout the Christmas season.  Being able to create something fun in the colors that we enjoy and not having the same plain tree skirts that everyone has is such a joyful feeling.   
The Royal Christmas Tree Skirt is definitely a labor of love with all that amazing texture but  seriously...the feeling of accomplishment you feel when it's finally wrapped around that beautiful tree  - You just can't beat that!!!
This crochet pattern is mor of an advanced skill level based on the amount of texture that is worked into it.  However, once you understand the stitch placement, it's a breeze.  To help clear up any questions you may have while working it or maybe you've seen this skirt and want to try crocheting one yourself but you're hesitant because of the texture, I've put together some crochet stitch tutorials of the more difficult stitches to help you feel at ease.  
So, let's start with Row 3

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A Christmas Angel Blanket Crochet Pattern

10/3/2024

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Have you ever had a moment when you look at a crochet stitch and an image of something just sticks in your head?  That's what happened to me when I was searching for a fun new stitch to work into a blanket with this one.  This Christmas Angel Blanket crochet pattern is one that I designed 3 years ago.  I have been so busy with work and raising kids, gardening, canning and all the other fun stuff that I just haven't had time to get it out there during the holiday season.  Usually, crochet stitches just look fun or present a challenge for me to work into something unique. This one however...

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The Rustle of Autumn Blanket Crochet Pattern

7/29/2024

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The Rustle of Autumn Blanket crochet pattern
After a few years off from designing due to a full work schedule, I'm excited to FINALLY be able to release another new crochet pattern for you!  This fun Rustle of Autumn Blanket was actually designed back in 2021 and has been sitting in a quilt bag with hopes of being seen and loved.  
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Every fall, my family loves to drive through the beautiful mountains of Northern Utah to enjoy the amazing colors of the season.  The kids try to count how many deer they can find as we take the back roads to my parent's house and in my heart, I'm always hoping there are as many, if not more than when I was a kid. 
The amazing combination of deep reds, oranges and a few greens throughout the trees on our favorite country road just warms the soul!  This was the inspiration for The Rustle of Autumn Blanket.  Rich, warm colors filled with texture to wrap up in as the nights start to chill.  Whether you need a beautiful blanket to add the feel of the season to your room or some texture to catch the eye, you can't go wrong with this one.  Just sitting here, I'm thinking I should whip one up in patriotic colors for my Father in law and  it I may grab some baby yarn to work one for the next baby shower.  So many color ideas for this!

Continue below to view the free pattern...


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Ribbon Candy Crochet Stitch

5/1/2024

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Learn how to crochet the Ribbon Candy Crochet Stitch also known as the Kenitra Stitch

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Video Tutorial Below
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For YEARS, I enjoyed making blankets with the Brick Stitch.  It's the stitch that is used in C2C crochet patterns but I used it in basic rows for blankets.  It's just a fun little mindless stitch that you can work without paying much attention to what you're doing (with the exception of  color work in C2C).  It's the main crochet stitch I used for my Diamond Christmas Tree Skirt pattern and some of my infant / toddler dresses. 
THEN, I found the Kenitra crochet stitch in my  Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia by Robyn Chachula.  It's one of my favorite crochet stitch books!  

This new version of the Brick Stitches adds a fun thin row that allows you to play with color and add some Eye catching shapes to your projects.  
I began using this stitch for my Ribbon Candy Scarf crochet patterns and wanted to do something different with it.  I figured - if you use the Brick Stitch for a C2C blanket, why not use the Kenitra crochet stitch for a C2C blanket too???!!!
So, several crochet patterns were born from this fun little stitch and to help you with stitch placement, I've created a quick video for one of the scarf patterns to help you out. 
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Rope Crochet Stitch Video Tutoral

4/17/2024

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Learn how to crochet the Rope crochet stitch

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Years and Years ago, when I was around the age of 12, I made myself a blanket that turned into one of my favorites.  One of the reasons I loved it so much was because it used this stitch that reminded me of a twisted rope.  It was fun to crochet a little texture on a blanket that mostly used a V stitch.  I don't remember if the pattern gave this stitch a name (I don't think it did) and I honestly haven't seen this stitch used much since then but it left a lasting impression on my crochet mind.  30+ years later, as I was trying to de-clutter our home, I found that well used blanket stashed  away in a safe and I knew it was time to crochet with this stich once more.
I remember being slightly confused at first when trying to crochet this stitch because back then, patterns I had were only written instructions.  When I decided to use it for my own design, I knew it would be a great time to do a video tutorial for those who learn better from videos than photos.   This stitch is used in my Ropes & Wheels Blanket crochet pattern which can be purchased HERE.
Now for the fun part! Grab your crochet hook and some yarn, work up a few rows of basic stitches such as single, half double or double crochet to about 12" wide to give you a base to practice the Rope Stich with.

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Blanket Long Fringe Tutorial

3/29/2024

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Hug Me Chevron Blanket crochet pattern
Most crochet patterns which call for fringe typically just add fringe to the ends of the project.  That's how I've designed with fringe in the past but I wanted something different for the Hug Me Chevron Blanket crochet pattern.  
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I thought it would be fun to have a woven or stitch look with the fringe popping in and out of the blanket with a pretty length at the end.  My daughter fell in love with this style and it was honestly SO easy to do.  You could do it to any pattern that has a decent hole in the stitch work which will allow you to pull the long strand through.  

The fun part about this is that if you wanted a slightly different look, you could cut the strands longer, work them into a braid and pull the braided yarn through the length of the blanket.  How fun could that be in other designs???!!!
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    Kate Wagstaff

    Hey there!  Thank you for joining my blog here at Crafting Friends Designs. Grab your hook, some yarn and get comfy as we crochet some fun, unique and beautiful projects together.  
    I'm Kate and crochet is my passion.  I've been crocheting for 30+ years and as you can see from the selection of designs on my site, blankets are my obsession.  I absolutely love creating something that will wrap my love around friends and family when they're in need of comfort. 
    Having 4 beautiful girls of my own has also inspired many infant, toddler and child size dresses.  They are my biggest cheerleaders and have enjoyed wearing the things I've made them.  

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