About FreshStitches

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The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

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Suggestions for skin color yarns!

It can be hard to find a nice skin-tone yarn. So, I've compiled a few suggestions for you! Keep in mind that it's going ...

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Blanket Stitch Tutorial

What's the blanket stitch? Some fancy new crochet stitch? Nope! It's an embroidery stitch! Why... I know you're wondering... is there a tutorial for an ...

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Is it Friday already?

Coming back from vacation can be a little crazy. So much to catch up on... and before you know it, it's Friday and ...

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Crafts in Vietnam

I saw oodles of great crafting on my trip to Vietnam! I'm going to give you an overview of some of the most ...

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A little doll-inspiration!

I'm getting super-excited for the release of my new dolls pattern this Monday, May 13th! I'm busily crocheting more doll samples, so that you'll ...

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A little reminder about gauge…

Most of the time, I crochet stuffed animals. You don't really need to do a gauge swatch for them, because it doesn't really ...

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I’m back from Vietnam!

Hooray! I'm back from Vietnam! Did you miss me? I bet you'd like to see some photos, right? Well, it's your lucky day? I'll ...

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Vote for the new kits!

Okay, guys... I need you! I need help deciding which animal patterns will become new FreshStitches Kits! Check out the Choices! Let me tell you... all ...

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New to crocheting? Try an animal!

I honest-to-goodness think the easiest way to learn to crochet is to make an animal. But of course, I design crochet animal patterns... ...

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Splash! Something’s hit the frog pond!

Do you remember my Color Affection? Yes, it was pretty... but it was close to unwearable. It was huge and when I wore it, ...

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