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

Posts Tagged ‘handmade’

The making of a finely-crafted crochet hook…

So often, I get asked, "how did you start designing?" or "how did you start crocheting?" I've told my story on the blog... ...

in Blog, Reviews & Interviews by Stacey read more

5 Surprising Reasons Your Handmade Biz isn’t Making Money

Did you see that I was a 'expert guest' on Tuesday's #craftsocial? No? Oh, well... it's okay. I'm hard to keep up with, ...

in Blog, Business of Design by Stacey read more

Making polymer clay buttons!

I had been knitting an awesome orange and aqua striped sweater... and I just couldn't find the right buttons to suit it! So ...

in Blog, Craft School Saturday by Stacey read more

Crochet Chat Podcast: Pricing and Selling your Crocheted Items

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Crochet Chat Podcast! I'm so pleased to have gotten such great feedback on the first episode... ...

in Crochet Chat Podcast by Stacey read more

FreshStitches Adoption Event

The adoption event has now ended... thank you so much for visiting! Custom orders can still be purchased through our etsy shop. Here's the ...

in FreshStitches News by Stacey read more

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 ...

in Store Spotlight by Stacey read more

What’s in a hand crocheted owl?

in free downloads, Just for Fun by Stacey read more