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SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY??

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My friend Kathy G. has been inspired, as she nears her 49th birthday, to try something new EVERY DAY for a year – something she’s never done before. I offered to teach her to crochet since I think that would qualify. Check out her blog and the link to the blog of the 29 year old who inspired her.

http://kathyat49.blogspot.com/

So, from this we can take some inspiration. Are there 365 stitches that are new to us? Can we learn one each day? I’m going to check into this. I know there are more than 365 stitches, but many stitches have more than one name.

Let’s start a list here of all the crochet stitches we can come up with. Please post the names of stitches you know and a link to an online site or a book where we can perhaps get instructions for duplicating the stitch. We can stipulate that this list is a good place to start:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/stitches.php

And, this site has some good illustrations of stitches:

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Loop Stitch

I don’t know how many stitches are demonstrated at this site, but what a find!

http://video.yahoo.com/?t=t&fr=&p=josi+hannon+madera

So, above and beyond these stitches, what can YOU add to our list? I’ll keep this discussion open as long as new stitches keep coming in. THEN maybe we’ll all take a challenge and learn a new one each day. But, we’ve gotta get more than 365 stitches to get this thing going.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

jd

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Comments

  1. This link was shared last week in my CAL list

    http://www.mypicot.com/st01.html

    There are some titles in Maggy’s site
    (http://www.maggiescrochet.com/)
    – 154 wave patterns
    – 365 crochet stitches a year
    The complete book of crochet stitch designs (500 patterns)
    – The complete book of crochet border designs (> 300 patterns)
    I don’t have this books. And I don’t know them. Only the titles suggest a LOT of stitches.
    Some lists to begin with this neat idea!

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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.