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CAN YOU STAND ANOTHER CONTEST?

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This time, I’ve got a batch of booklets for you.  I’ve been clearing out magazines and leaflets from my stash.  I have found duplicates aplenty!  So, I’m willing to part with them.

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This first batch includes 7 digest sized booklets (like the one pictured above).  Six are Annie’s Pattern Club (the one above is one of the magazines in this batch) magazines and one is Creative Hands ‘Ripple Afghan’ booklet.  These are not all crochet patterns, but there is plenty of crochet in them.  Also, if you knit, there are a few knitting patterns included.

So, what do you have to do to win these?  Well, I can’t make it too easy.

First, when you enter by posting a comment here, you also need to email me privately with your snail mail address.  I’ve had too much trouble tracking down winners in the past.  I’d prefer to be able to just mail the prize to the winner.  Easier for you, too.  You may well get a surprise in the mail, then, if you aren’t a regular reader.  So, that’s rule #1 – ENTER A COMMENT AND EMAIL YOUR SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS AND NAME TO ME WITH YOUR COMMENT. ([email protected])

Second, to actually enter the contest, you need to list a crochet technique that has not previously been mentioned by an earlier entrant.  No duplicates.  So, you could mention sc, dc, hdc, camel crochet, catherine’s wheel, etc.  There are plenty of crochet stitches, motifs, patterns, and terms.  Including a link to a picture of the entry may well give you an edge.  Let’s see how many we can list.

I’ll select the winner from amidst the entries.  Last contest had well over 100 entries.  One entry per email address please!

Contest opens today (May 21) and will end on Monday, June 15.  Winner will be announced shortly after the end of the contest.  I look forward to seeing how many different entries we can come up with!

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Comments

  1. I’ve just re-discovered the afghan stitch, aka Tunisian crochet. No “holes”, and makes a nice background for embroidery or crocheted flowers!

  3. I love making E. Hiddleson doilies and she was the Queen of the treble crochet. Sooooo, I guess that would be my favorite.

  4. i must say i like all of your blog postings. not only are they informative and interesting, but a person [me, i hope]can win important things [like patterns for instance.]

    one of my favorite crochet stitches is the twisted chain loop stitch.

    i found it in ‘Crochet Your Way’ by Gloria Tracy & Susan Levin several years ago.

    there is no link for this stitch that i’m aware of, but it’s easy to do.

    2 row pattern repeat:
    on a dc base make a chain [7 or more], then ss from back to front in the back loop of previous row, repeat across.
    next row: do dc in the back loop across.

    i use this in amigurumi for hair; in free form crochet for dimensional effect; for plush rugs and many other items.

    keeping my fingers crossed,
    nikki

  7. I could use some joy right now….a contest would be fun.
    I have used a lot of stitches and I guess the shell is my favorite…I would love to try the seed st. and the reverse single crochet

  9. ok me again. I have a stitch I can’t find a tutorial for.
    The Silt Stitch.
    Let’s say chain 27 Dc in fouth ch from hook and each following ch.
    ch1 , turn*(sc, 2dc) in first dc skip next 2 dc, repeat from * to end.
    Next row ,ch 3 turn, dc in next stitch and in each following st. you get the idea.
    Love the contests!!

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Pattern Review: Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

The Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern is one of those fun wearable crochet projects that has just the right mix of retro charm and modern festival style. If you have been seeing granny square bucket hats popping up everywhere and thinking, “I could make that,” this pattern is a lovely place to start.

This crochet bucket hat is worked in the round using granny-style clusters, giving it that familiar textured look without requiring you to join lots of separate squares. That is a definite win if, like me, you enjoy the look of granny motifs but don’t always feel emotionally prepared for a mountain of seams and ends.

The pattern uses worsted weight #4 yarn, with cotton or a cotton blend recommended, which makes sense for a summer hat. Cotton gives the hat a bit more structure and keeps it feeling breathable rather than floppy and sweaty. You’ll need around 80g of yarn, a 5.5mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle. The finished hat is designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 51–55cm / 20.1–21.7 inches, which puts it in the adult small/medium range.

What I like about this pattern is that it includes practical fit notes rather than pretending every head and every crocheter’s tension is magically the same. The granny mesh has stretch, and the pattern suggests trying the crown on after Round 5 before continuing with the body section. That is such a useful little check-in point, especially with hats, because nobody wants to finish the whole thing only to discover it either perches on top like a teacup or slides down over your eyes like a lampshade.

The instructions are written in US crochet terms and include a clear stitch key covering chains, clusters, double crochet, repeats, slip stitches, and spaces. The pattern also explains how the rounds are closed, how the beginning chain functions, and how to count the clusters at the end of each round, which is helpful for keeping the shape on track.

The construction is straightforward: you begin at the crown, continue down into the sides, and then work the brim. The brim shaping comes from an increase round that helps kick the edge outward into that classic bucket hat shape. Rounds 15–17 then hold steady to smooth out the brim edge, giving the hat a neat finish without making the shaping feel overly complicated.

I would call this an easy to confident beginner crochet pattern rather than a very first crochet project. You’ll want to be comfortable working in the round, counting repeats, and making double crochet clusters. Once the rhythm clicks, though, it becomes a relaxing, repeat-friendly project — the sort of crochet you can work on while half-watching TV, provided you don’t lose count during the increase rounds. Ask me how I know.

This pattern also has great colour-play potential. The yellow version feels sunny and wearable, the scrap yarn version has brilliant festival energy, and a red-and-green version would make a surprisingly cute Christmas market hat. It would also be a good stash-busting crochet project if you have leftover cotton yarns hanging around from dishcloths, bags, or summer tops.

Overall, the Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat is a cheerful, wearable crochet pattern with strong Etsy appeal. It hits that sweet spot between nostalgic granny square style and modern handmade fashion, making it a great pattern for festival outfits, summer wardrobes, handmade gifts, and market sellers looking for a trendy crochet accessory.

Best for: confident beginners, granny stitch lovers, summer crochet projects, festival fashion, scrap yarn makes, and crocheters who want a wearable project that feels fun rather than fussy.