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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Vote for the new kits!

Okay, guys... I need you! I need help deciding which animal patterns will become new FreshStitches Kits! Check out the Choices! Let me tell you... all ...

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My favorite relaxing knitting projects…

It's day two of Knitting and Crochet Blogging week! Today's topic is to write about a project inspired by your mascot. If you read ...

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Urban Edge (book review) and reflections on the changing yarn industry

Every once in a while, we are lucky enough to witness a small revolution going on in the world. And I think I ...

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Cutie Crawlies e-book is here!

That's right... if you follow me on twitter or facebook, you've seen photos of adorable ladybugs, slugs and snails. And now, I'm delighted ...

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Easter Crochet-a-long: are you in?

As if you really needed another excuse to crochet more adorable stuffed animals... I'm giving you one! It's time to kick off the ...

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Announcing: Knit and Crochet Design Week!

Have you been looking for an excuse to stretch your design legs? Whether you've never designed before or you're a pro looking to ...

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Crocheting in Rounds: free download

I love crocheting in the round! It's easy to crochet circles... but also squares! I've put together this easy reference guide to get ...

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Beginner to amigurumi? I’ve got the class for you!

As you may know, I taught a 'Design Your Own Monster' class on Craftsy: it's a totally awesome class, but not geared towards ...

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A Crocheter’s Guide to Pattern Reading- free download

Do you know how to crochet, but feel like patterns are a foreign language? You're not alone! Many of us crocheters learn how to ...

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What does the number in parentheses mean in a crochet pattern?

Have you ever looked at a crochet (or knitting) pattern and wonder what those numbers at the end of the line are? Those numbers ...

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