Posted on January 11, 2018 by Lianka Azulay | 38 Comments

I’m Lianka Azulay, designer from Bonita Patterns, also known as “Crocodile Stitch addict.” This November, I’m proud to pair up with the makers of my favorite hooks in the world, Furls, to host a CAL for my Crocodile Stitch Fingerless Gloves.

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December CAL Part 1 - Snow Capped Throw

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Tamara Kelly | 0 Comments

Grab your supplies and let's get crocheting! The holidays are just around the corner, and I can't think of anything better than staying warm under a cozy crocheted blanket! In Part one of our CAL we will talk a bit about gauge, sizing, and make the main portion of the blanket! When crocheting garments or wearable, gauge can be super important. But with blankets, it's not as big a deal - there's just a lot more wiggle room! The most important thing is that you get fabric coming off the hook that's not too loose or too tight. You don't want a blanket that's full of giant holes, but you also don't want one that's stiff as a board! The official gauge for this blanket is...

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