Author: godsgiftofcreativity
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Mini Homestead Stocking: Crochet Pattern
The Mini Homestead Stocking is a quick crochet pattern that is perfect for the holiday season! With a lovely texture and simple stitches, this crochet stocking is the perfect intermediate beginner pattern. You can use it as an ornament, a gift card holder, or even just as a decoration. Grab your yarn and hook, and…
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Hot Chocolate in a Jar: Easy Christmas Gift!
Hot chocolate, or cocoa, is a perfect holiday treat! It also makes a wonderful gift in a jar, and it is a super easy and quick present to make. As an added bonus, this hot cocoa mix is from scratch and can be mixed with many add-in options for lots of different flavors.
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Star Garland: A Christmas Crochet Pattern
Stars are a classic Christmas symbol and decoration, so what goes better at Christmas than a Star Garland? This pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters and is quick to work up to any size. Whether you want to wrap it around your Christmas tree or hang it on your mantle, this Star Garland is a…
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Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop Only in the Round Tutorial
If you have been crocheting for any length of time, you will soon realize that some stitches are not worked the same in the round as they are in rows. Half double crochet variations are among these, and especially when crocheting in the third loop only. This stitch can be easily crocheted in the round…
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Holiday Hosting Tips
Hosting Thanksgiving, or really any holiday dinner, can be such an honor and so much fun, but it can be overwhelming to anyone who hasn’t done so before. As someone who has hosted or helped host Thanksgiving dinners for my family several times, I want to give you some tips for how to make your…
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3+ Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
No matter how much we love our Thanksgiving meal, there are times when we want some simple recipes to go with our family favorites. These recipes will pair great with a traditional meal, and some may even add something fun and new to your menu! As an added bonus, these recipes are super easy to…
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Falling Leaves Garland: A Free Beginner Crochet Pattern
With the falling leaves outside creating such a beautiful atmosphere, I had to create a decorative pattern that would allow me to bring those lovely colors indoors while creating a cozy, handmade vibe. This crochet garland is bringing me such joy, and I absolutely love having it displayed in my home. With the use of…
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How to Color Change in the Round: Crochet Tutorial
Crochet color changes can be difficult for beginner crocheters to understand. While the basic premise is the same between how to switch colors, the technique and timing is different between rows and rounds. Rows are easy to transition with just a simple pull through, but rounds are all about the timing of that pull through.…
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How to Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop Only (hdc 3lo)
The half double crochet is a basic beginner stitch, but when it is placed in the third loop only, it creates a lovely texture on the opposite side! This stitch can be really intimidating for beginner crocheters, but it is actually very simple to complete once you understand where to place your stitches. After that,…
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Easy From-Scratch Tacos Recipe
Tacos are such a delicious dinner, and they are so easy to make from scratch! You don’t need to get a seasoning packet. Instead, you just need a few basic seasonings and ingredients to create this tasty dish without any extra preservatives. Once you make your own from-scratch tacos, you will never want to go…
