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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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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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter, everyone! Even if you don't celebrate the holiday, I hope you're able to take the opportunity to enjoy a lovely spring ...

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Crochet Buzz 4/2/12

Happy Monday, crochet folks! Spring is here, and it looks like the crochet world is blossoming, as well! I've gathered up some great ...

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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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Teach Yourself Visually Hand-Dyeing: a review

I've dabbled in dyeing yarn a time or two- armed with a few Kool-Aid packets and no clue what I was doing. My ...

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Review: Crochet Jewelry

I've never crocheted jewelry before, so I was excited to get my hands on a copy of Crochet Jewelry: 35 Fantastic Pieces of ...

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Book Signing at WEBS tonight!

Are you in the Northampton, MA area? Then come on by to WEBS to join me for a signing of my new book, ...

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Crocheted Softies Blog Tour Wrap-up!

If you've been following this blog, you will have noticed that a very exciting blog tour for Crocheted Softies has been taking place! ...

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Review of Knitting Pleats by Olga Pobedinskaya

I got a chance to peek at Knitting Pleats while at TNNA in June (a big needlework trade show), and I was instantly ...

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Review: The Official Guide to Super-Awesome Gift Giving

Laurie Wheeler, fearless leader of the Crochet Liberation Front, just wrote The Official Guide to Super Awesome Gift Giving. It's not a crochet ...

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