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

Materials Spotlight

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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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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Knitter’s/Crocheter’s Tool Tin giveaway!

Have you heard about the Knitter's (or Crocheter's) Tool Tin? They're super-awesome tins from The Sexy Knitter... and they're printed with an awesome ...

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Review: Lacis Yarn Ball Winder

I'm fairly proficient at hand-winding center-pull balls of yarn... so I put off getting a ball winder for a long time. However, a ...

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Is Dark Teal the new Black?

Is it just me, or is dark teal popping up everywhere? Not that I mind, because I think it's a fabulous color! I glanced ...

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Some new yummy stitch markers!

As a crocheter, I think that locking stitch markers are crucial to frustration-free crocheting. I use them to help me count rounds (read ...

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New! Crocheter’s Tool Tin!

Do you remember when I blogged about the colorway worth freaking out about? I was keeping it all under wraps, but I ...

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Yarn review: Blue Sky Alpacas Techno

If you've wandered into a yarn store recently, you'll know that there's no shortage of yarns out there. Wools, cottons, single ply ...

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The colorway I’m freaking out about…

Every once in a while, I spot a yarn that I totally fall in love with. My current obsession is Claudia Handpainted ...

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