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

Reviews & Interviews

Interview with Kristin Omdahl

Announcing the new Complements Collection You know Kristin Omdahl... crochet and knitting designer extraordinaire. She's been published in Interweave Crochet, Crochet!, Vogue Knitting, Crochet ...

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Review: Crochet Wire Jewelry by Nancy Waille

I'm a newbie to crocheting with wire, so I was excited to get my hands on Crochet Wire Jewelry! Overview of the Book This ...

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A Verb for Keeping Warm: Oakland, CA

store: A Verb for Keeping Warm address: 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608 website: www.averbforkeepingwarm.com/ date of visit: April, 2012 In my recent trip to San ...

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WEBS: Northampton, MA

store: WEBS address: 75 Service Center Rd, Northampton, MA 01060 website: www.yarn.com/ date of visit: January, 2012 If you live on the East Coast, WEBS is a ...

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Knook (knitting with a crochet hook): is it worth learning?

Have you heard of the Knook (pronounced 'nook')? It's a very clever hook/technique that allows you to form a fabric that looks like ...

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Have you seen Suncatcher Eyes?

When making amigurumi, plastic eyes give your animal a really nice 'finished' look. However, finding a good selection of eyes can be ...

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Fabulous Sheep Art: Interview with Sheep Incognito

If you're a knitter or crocheter, chances are that you love sheep! And what sheep lover isn't looking for a fantastic piece of ...

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Galler Yarn’s Inca Eco Review

I'm delighted to be a part of the Inca Eco Blog Tour! If you haven't heard, Inca Eco is a new 100% organic ...

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A Yarn Lover’s Guide to Sydney, Australia

Love yarn? Headed to Sydney, Australia? Then this guide is for you! I've spent a fair bit of time in Sydney, and it's a ...

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Review: Crochet Stitches by Robyn Chachula

Today I'm reviewing a stitch dictionary: Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia. What is a 'stitch dictionary'? Before I start the review, I want to take a ...

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