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Twisted Simple Stitch Tunisian Crochet

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 Twisted Simple Stitch-Tunisian Crochet An easy non-curling Tunisian Crochet stitch I have seen on Instagram Tunisian Crochet getting some bad press and I wanted to change the perception of Tunisian Crochet.  It can be difficult to get into once you are an established crocheter.  It may feel like going back to the beginning and may feel limiting at first but actually it opens up a whole new world of creativity for those who love to crochet.  I have already written about the Extended Knit Stitch for Tunisian Crochet in my pattern for the Southwestern Sunrise Blanket.  Another stitch that I find very quick and easy with very little curl is the Twisted Simple Stitch.  Unlike the regular simple stitch which builds the rows almost on top of each other and causes unbearable curling, adding the twist makes the texture flat  and less bulky.  In my photos I have used a method of alternating between two colours, picking up the new colour on the return pass.  I love this technique because it giv
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Southwestern Sunrise Tunisian Crochet Blanket

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  Southwestern Sunrise Tunisian Crochet Blanket PDF Version available to purchase on Ravelry by clicking this link:  Printable PDF This is a lovely, soft blanket inspired by a woollen Navajo saddle blanket my parents have had for years.  I always loved the look of that blanket which had a beautiful colour pop of bright pink and orange stripes against a deep, navy background.  However, it was stiff and itchy and because of that we never actually used it.  I simply lay at the end of the bed for years.  This is my recreation, it has the eye-catching contrasting colours like the original blanket but with a beautiful snugly texture. This is a great project for those who are new to Tunisian crochet because it is a simple repeat with no curling and very little counting.  However, it is a very large blanket measuring approx. 140cm x 180cm.  This is great as it can cover a sofa, double bed or a UK king size (US queen size). It looks great with or without the tassels and the durable acrylic mean
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College Stripe Blanket

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College Stripe Blanket (US terms) Printable PDF available from Ravelry following this link! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/corrie-blackmore-designs/654690">buy now</a> I adore living in the UK but sometimes I get a bit nostalgic for America and this blanket is what I dreamed up as my perfect blanket to take to a Friday night or Saturday afternoon football game.   I chose red, white and blue because it reminds me of Fresno State football games and the massive tailgating parties that I remember from childhood.  Of course, this blanket can be adapted to any school colours.  This time I decided to do a simple college stripe pattern that can be adapted to different school colours and is the correct side to fit a twin bed (that is known as a single in the UK) to adorn my son’s bed. *At the bottom of this pattern I have listed other colour options in Paintbox yarns to support different school teams.   This pattern is suitable for beginners , involves almost no
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