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how to crochet a mesh tote bag (ANY size!) | beginner-friendly tutorial + free pattern

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Hi everyone :) Here's the written pattern I followed for my mesh tote bag (perfect for spring and summer!). Please watch the video demonstrations on how to crochet the base of the bag, switch colors, and the difference between rounds of dc and rounds of mesh. You can customise the pattern in ANY way you like by adding or removing rounds or color switches. Happy crocheting! Yarn from *lilthings* (discount code: MAHUM10) + 4 mm hook Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / dc - double crochet / sc - single crochet / chsp - chain space W - white / G - green / Y - yellow Measurements of my bag: Width - 12 inches Length - 9.5 inches Strap length - 20 inches 1. Bag base (please watch the tutorial first) - make a slip knot, then chain the desired width (I did 44 chains) - skip 2 chains, then insert 1 dc in every chain (place a stitch marker in the 1st dc) - insert 3 dc in the last chain (place a stitch marker in the 1st and 3rd dc) - insert 1 dc in the bottom loops of every chain (making the 1...

how to crochet a flower necklace and mini buttons | beginner-friendly tutorial + free pattern!

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Hi everyone! These are the first projects in my new spring series, where I'll show you how to crochet cute and easy accessories inspired by the season :) The step-by-step video tutorial is on my youtube channel in case you need a visual demonstration. I hope you have so much fun crocheting these! 1. Flower necklace Round 1 - make a magic ring then chain 3 - repeat 4 times: 2 dc, chain 1 - 1 dc - ss into the 3rd chain Round 2  - chain 3 - in every chain 1 space: 1 dc, 2 tc, 2 dc, ss into the next chain 1 space (repeat 5 times to make 5 petals) Round 3 - repeat around every petal: chain 3, *1 sc, chain 2, 1 sc* in the 3rd stitch, chain 3, ss into the next chain 1 space Fasten off! Make a slip knot, then chain the desired length for the necklace. After fastening off the chains, thread both ends of the piece through the backside of the flower. Add beads, pearls, or other decorations, then you're done! 2. DIY crochet buttons - mage a magic ring - repeat 5 times: chain 2, 2 dc, chai...

how to crochet cute photo frames (miffy, camera, & flower) | step-by-step tutorial + free pattern

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Hi everyone! This is a quick and easy crochet project that's perfect for adding new decor to your room for spring. Remember to choose colors that make you happy and fill these photo frames with your favourite memories :) Video tutorials and demonstrations are on my youtube channel . 1. Back panel Make a slip knot, then chain the desired width (make sure it's slightly wider than the picture you're making the frame for) Chain 1 (turning chain, doesn't count as a stitch), skip the 1st chain then insert 1 sc in every chain to make the 1st row. Turn your work, then insert 1 sc in every stitch to make a new row. Crochet rows of sc until you have the desired length (slightly longer than your picture) then fasten off to complete 2. Front panel Decide/calculate the following numbers: - Number of rows in the top and bottom sections - Number of stitches in the sides (more stitches to make the border thicker and less stitches to make it thinner) - Number of rows for both sides (1st...