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3 Ways of decreasing the stitch single crochet in back loops only

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In this post I will show you three methods of decreasing the stitch single crochet worked in back loops only. I have made a step by step picture tutorial for each each method, so you will be able to compare the way of working and the results obtained with each method separately.

Crochet edging through fabric- a free pattern and crochet hook review

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Crochet edgings through fabric -  A free edging pattern, a review and a giveaway of the Sharp Crochet Hook and the Crochet Pattern Book (The giveaway it's over! Congrats Tammy S. !)

Flower Necklace Hawaiian Dream - Free pattern with tutorial

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Cheer up any outfit with this delicate crochet necklace made of flowers joined as you go!

Thread Headband - Free Crochet Pattern with Tutorial | My Hobby is Crochet

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These crochet thread headbands are not only beautiful and stylish, but also practical and comfortable to wear due to the hair tie at the back. Make one in each color to match your outfits!

2 Layered 8 Petal Thread Flower - Free crochet pattern with tutorial

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These cute crochet thread flowers are great to embellish your projects!   This flower it is made using crochet cotton thread and it has a diameter of 5 cm. If you will work with yarn, your flower will be much bigger. Don't lose this pattern!  ~ Add it to your Ravelry Favorites and Queues!~ ~ Pin it here! ~ Materials needed: - cotton thread size 8 in 2 colors: A and B; - 2 mm crochet hook; - 1 button, approx 1,7 cm diameter; - sewing needle. Stitches, terms and abbreviations used: ch: chain sc: single crochet dc: double crochet sl st: slip stitch Special term: Invisible fasten off: By the last stitch of the round, remove hook, insert hook from back to front into first sc at the beginning of the round, catch loop and pull through. Pattern: With cotton thread color A ch6, join with sl st to form a ring. Round 1 : ch5 (count as the first dc and ch2); (1 dc, 2 ch)*7 times, sl st in the 3rd ch from the beginning ch5....

4 Ways to Sell Crochet On Your Blog, by Sara of Crochet Business

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I am very honored to host the very first guest blogger on My Hobby Is Crochet! My guest is Sara Duggan of Crochet Business  ( Update 2015: The Crochet Business site is no longer available) In this guest blog post she presents you 4 Ways to Sell Crochet On Your Blog!