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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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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Guide to great yarn shopping this weekend!

So, we've all hears about the Black Friday sales at the big box stores... but did you know this chance is a great ...

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Amigurumi kits are here!

I'm super-excited! I've been working on making this happen for a while... and now, FreshStitches kits are here! That's right! No more buying entire ...

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Ultimate Crochet Hook Review: Susan Bates controversy

A few weeks ago, one event rocked the crochet world. Okay, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic... but when word spread that Susan Bates ...

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New York Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck)

This weekend is the New York Sheep & Wool Festival (in Rhinebeck, NY... giving the festival its moniker). I hadn't been planning on ...

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Join us for Indie Yarnie Week!

I'm so excited! This week (starting Monday, September 26th and going until October 1st), I'll be having Indie Yarnie week on this blog! ...

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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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