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how to crochet a striped sweater of ANY size | easy tutorial and pattern

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Hi everyone! I'm so glad you're here to crochet a handmade piece for your wardrobe! In this post, you'll find a measurement guide, details about my sweater, and more recommendations on making your sweater a piece you'll love for years to come.  Here are some useful links to support your crochet process:   YouTube tutorial for video demonstrations, PDF pattern for reference (use code WINTER1 for 10% off), YARN KIT which comes with all the yarn you need to crochet the sweater with a 6 mm hook.  DESIGN The sweater features a loose, lightweight design with a repetitive stitch pattern and easy-to-assemble panels. Whether you're looking for everyday comfort or a stylish layering piece, this sweater is a staple to have in your wardrobe that you'll enjoy making and wearing. Keeping that in mind, you can easily adjust the following... LENGTH - Make your sweater longer/full-length by doing more rows or make it shorter/cropped by doing fewer rows WIDTH - Create a comf

how to crochet a cute & cozy teddy bear | free pattern + video tutorial (NO magic ring!)

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern for my youtube tutorial . Please watch the demonstrations in the video before following the pattern. Share your work with me and my community using  # crochetwithmahum on all social media platforms, happy crafting! Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet / increase - 2 sc in the same stitch / fake magic ring - make a slip knot, chain 3, ss into the 1st chain, chain, then insert round 1 into the circle formed between the chains OR make a regular magic ring  1. Head Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 - 2 sc in every stitch (16) Round 3 - 1 sc, increase (24) Round 4 - 2 sc, increase (32) Round 5 - 3 sc, increase (40) Round 6 to 13 - 1 sc in every stitch (40 in each round) Round 14 - 3 sc, decrease (32) Round 15 - 2 sc, decrease (24) Round 16 - 1 sc, decrease (16) Round 17 - 8 decreases Face (embroider the nose then sew onto the head) Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 - 2 sc in every stitch (16) 2. Hat Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 - 2 sc in every stitch (16) Round

how to crochet a cute mini bunny & bear plushie | easy amigurumi tutorial + free pattern (no magic ring!)

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern for my video tutorial on YouTube . Please watch the video for demonstrations and to understand how this pattern works. I hope you love your mini plushies! You can also turn them into cute keychains and bag charms. Here's my amazon storefront with all the materials and yarns I used and here's my Yarnsea page where you can find material kits for my tutorials and patterns. Quick reminder that you can get one month of Skillshare for free using this link , which includes access to my new classes How to Crochet a Granny Square Handbag and Craft a Custom Crochet Sweater for Plushies and Stuffed Animals :) Abbreviations + Notes: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet Start EVERY piece with a regular or “fake” magic ring! To make a fake magic ring - make a slip knot, chain 3, ss into the 1st chain, chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), then insert the stitches for round 1 into the circles formed between the chains Head Round 1: 6 sc  Round 2:

how to crochet a heart mesh sweater (any size!) | free pattern + in-depth video tutorial

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Hi everyone! Quick reminder before you start crocheting -> this is a 100% made-to-measure pattern, so you can adjust the size and fit to your liking. Please only use the measurements of my sweater as a reference guide and customise to your own desired measurements when necessary! Here's the video tutorial for demonstrations and more step-by-step explanations.  My Sweater's Measurements (oversized fit - it can comfortably fit size S/M): Front and back panel - 17.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches long (33 mesh stitches, 32 rows) Sleeves - 8 inches wide (this is the length of the armhole too) and 17 inches long (34 mesh stitches, 30 rows) My Heart Pixel Grid: open on Pinterest! Abbreviations: dc - double crochet / mesh stitch - chain 2 + 1 dc Step 1: measure the desired width and length for the front and back panel Step 2: crochet the back panel - Make a slip knot then chain until you reach the desired width - The total number of chains should be a multiple of 3 (I chained 99)

how to crochet a bow stationery case/pouch of ANY size | NO-SEW beginner-friendly pattern + video tutorial

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern to accompany my video tutorial on YouTube . You can find the yarns and materials I used for these projects on my amazon storefront . The cases are the perfect quick and easy project for school or university and can store all your essentials from stationery and makeup to crochet hooks and other craft supplies. Also, in case you missed it, I've shared some very exciting news in the first section of the video! You can now crochet with me on Skillshare in my new class - Crocheting Granny Squares: Craft Your First Handbag  To celebrate the launch of my new class, the first 500 people to use this link will receive a free one month trial of Skillshare,  which includes access to my new class and all other classes on Skillshare! Learn the classic and versatile technique of crocheting granny squares and understand the layout of assembling a handbag. The class also includes fun project resources such as a design your own handbag template and a hand

how to crochet a cute bag with the lace shell stitch | free pattern + video tutorial

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern to accompany my video tutorial on YouTube. You can use this made-to-measure pattern to crochet a bag of any size with adjustable straps. You can easily adjust the pattern by increasing/decreasing stitches and rounds to create a handbag, shoulder bag, tote bag, crossbody bag  Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / dc - double crochet / sc - single crochet You can find the yarn I used on my amazon storefront + you can create your dream website like I did with the Universe app :) use my link to download it for free and start creating! Measurements of my mini shoulder bag: Width - 7.5 inches (I chained 30 at the beginning) Length - 6 inches (I did base + 10 rounds) Part 1: Base Make a slip knot and chain the desired width for the bag (please keep in mind that the bag's size might increase by 1/2 inch after the shell stitch round) Skip 2 chains then insert 6 dc into the 3rd chain Insert 1 dc into every chain until you reach the last chain Insert 6 dc

how to crochet the cutest mesh cardigan/top | made-to-measure pattern and tutorial for any size!

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Learn how to crochet a mesh cardi with me :) This pattern and my video tutorial on youtube explain how to follow and customise a made-to-measure design to create the perfect fit for you! You can adjust the measurements to make a full-length or cropped top with short, midi, or long sleeves. Materials: 3, 3.5, or 4 mm hook with 250-400 grams of any DK weight acrylic/cotton yarn (depends on your size) I used a 3.5 mm hook with around 250 grams of my favourite acrylic yarn from amazon to make a size small mesh cardigan. Measurements of my finished cardigan: Please only use this as a reference because different yarn/hook size, stitch tensions, and other variables can make a difference in size even if you do the same exact measurements as me! Length of full top from shoulder to end - 18 inches Width of back panel - 14 inches Width of each front panel - 6.5 inches Sleeve length - 18 inches If you found this tutorial/pattern helpful, please support my channel by signing up for a completely f