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Don’t Be Crabby!

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I DO get crabby when my crochet buddies tell me to finish a project using the Crab Stitch AKA Reverse Single Crochet.  I’ve never been able to master this very useful stitch, so I’ve ignored it until now.  No more!

With this handy tutorial Tara has created for us (for me!!), I’m going to master this stitch!  I promise!  If you, like I, have avoided this because it’s A) single crochet (yuck!), and B) reverse – fear no more!  Use this tutorial and practice til you get it right!  Thanks, Tara, for bringing me into the Twenty First Century of Crochet!

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  3. Is it just me or is the link not there? I tried that stitch once. Although I liked how it looked it was too awkward to repeat.

  6. I love the REV SC! I use it for most of my scarf designs and some blanket designs. I think it gives my projects a completed, finished look. It’s also quite different from the other stitches & I love watching the loops form! I have made the right decision with every project I used this stitch on!
    ~Shawna

  7. I have to agree, this stitch makes me crabby too! It’s easier after the first stitch and it’s well worth it to master the stitch.
    I love it on the top of purses, tote bags and for the finishing edge on fingerless gloves.

  8. Well, to be concieted ^_^ I did it right off. Love it! Then I did a pair of slippers for my son and switched colors every single stitch for a braided look in 2 shades of brown around the upper edge of the slippers. I know it came out cool because he noticed and commented. Being about 20 at the time and things must be “cool”, I was delighted that he noticed the most creative (and aquard) part of the project. It is aquard to change colors even every once in a while, but every stitch?!? Yikes. But it was so worth it. And I find it a very easy stitch to do. I’m sorry you all have found it so difficult. I’m not really trying to brag, but he was so admireing of the slippers and edging in particular.

  9. I love the Crab stitch! Now granted I’m slow while doing it but I like how it looks as an edging. It probably takes me half the time to do it as it takes me to do the whole project so I really only use it on smaller projects.

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Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

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So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.