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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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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 Fingering weight yarn in colorway: Circus Dancer.

Isn’t it beautiful? I’m obsessed with the super-bright blue, orange, pink and green! I couldn’t help but start swatching immediately with it…


This stitch pattern is called ‘Wavy Shell Stitch I’, and is from Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches… doesn’t it complement these awesome colors beautifully?


All I can say is ‘yummy’!

7 Responses to “The colorway I’m freaking out about…”

  1. Vanessa says:

    I love the rippled effect crochet can make much more than knitted ripples. Your swatch is like, totally far out, man!

  2. That stitch pattern works brilliantly. I find it hard to find a way to make such brightly coloured variegated yarn work, but this works fantastically well.

  3. Cynthia says:

    Yes, this is so beautiful. In your post you say you couldn’t help but to start swatching immediately. Thanks for that comment because I always think I need have a pattern and all the plans laid out before I indulge in a beautiful yarn, and the perfectly-guaged stitches you show. Thanks. I am new here. I am not quite sure how I found this site but I’m going to bookmark.

  4. Cheryl says:

    OOh, that yarn works wonderfully with that pattern! So pretty!

  5. Sandy says:

    This yarn is totally awesome! Your swatch is such a lovely design, too. Love it!.

  6. Rae Haller says:

    Stacey, I just saw this post, what size crochet hook did you use for your swatch? This yarn looks scrumptious. Like the idea of this yarn being from the USA, and also a women’s company, so cool. This is even super wash merino yarn. Thanks for letting us know about different types of yarns.
    Rae

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