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This little scarf is ideal when you want warmth around your neck but do not feel like dragging a long scarf. Very easy and cute!

Materials-
1 skein Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors

Ch 23.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Row 2- 1 dc in each across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Rows 3 to 40- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Row 41- 1 dc in each dc across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Note- Each ch 3 stands for first dc of row, and each ch 4, stands for first tr of row.
Row 42- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 11, skip 11 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 43- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. (21 dc) (Keyhole completed) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 44 to 46- 1 dc in each stitch across. Ch 3, turn. (21 dc)
Row 47- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 4, turn.

Edging-

Row 1- Kip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from *across. Ch 4, turn (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 for next row).
Row 2- (Using front loops only across this row) 1 dc, ch 1 in same spot as ch 4, [1 dc, ch 1] rep 3 more times in same stitch, skip to the next
dc, ignoring ch-1 space, and work in that dc [1 dc, ch 1] 5 times, rep from *across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1dc in back loop where you made your last stitch on previous row, ch 1, 1 dc in back loop of next dc, *ch 1, 1 dc in back loop of next dc, rep from * across.
Row 4- Rep row 2. Fasten off, weave in tail. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Opposite side-
Join Cherry red to opposite side of scarf.
Row 48- Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc across. (21 dc) Ch 3, turn.


Rows 49 to 50- 1 dc in each dc across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 51- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 4, turn.

Edging- Rep as for opposite side Eding. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

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How to Crochet with Knitting Needles Tutorial--- 2

Last week we started a series of lessons which I hope iwll open to you a whole new source of wonderful stitches whihc you canuse for scarves, granny squares, sweater blocks, and much, much more! We started learning how to use knitting needles with a hook, to create stitches!

This week we will learn the Knit Stitch, which will come very much in handy later on in our lesson series.


For the sake of brevity, we will only cast on 20 stitches like we did last week, but if you are making a block and would like to match it with other block which you have already made, simply crochet enough stitches to match the width of your already existing blocks and knit up until you match their size. You can also continue up all the way to make a scarf, or triple the amount of stitches to make yourself a small pillow for your bed or for your couch. We are only practicing, but as you learn, don't be afraid to apply what you have learned to actual projects you would like to make.
Note- Remember that the width of your block or strip will be the same as the amount of chains you make for your starting cast on.

(Photos show the front and then the back of the knit stitch fabric.)

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of your choice
1 set knitting needles size 5
1 crochet hook size F

Let's begin.
Ch 20. Using a crochet hook size F, insert last loop left on crochet hook into knitting needle after you finish your chain, then *insert hook into next ch and pull up a loop of yarn, insert that loop into first knitting needle, pull gently on yarn to adjust loop, rep from *with all chains made until you have 1 loop hanging on the knitting needle per chain made. (20 loops on needle)

Knit Stitch-
To start the knit stitch, which is one of the two basic stitches in knitting, you will follow some of the steps we learned last week, the only difference is that last week, for the Garter Stitch, we did knit stitch in the front and in the back, this time, we need to do the knit stitch in the front and the purl stitch in the back. This is how you do it:
Row 1- (Right Side) With working yarn to the back, insert hook from front to back into first loop on knitting needle, pull up loop, insert into second knitting needle. Rep across, adjusting tension of loop as you insert it into the knitting needle. (You just made a "knit" row)
Purl Stitch-
Row 2- (Wrong Side) Placing working yarn in front, insert the crochet hook from back to front and with hook facing downward, pull up a loop and insert that loop in second knitting needle.
Rep across. (You just completed a Purl row.)
Rep rows 1 and 2 for pattern. This will form the Stockinette Pattern.
Practice these two rows until you get them down pat. Remember, I've got something planned and I don't want you to miss out on it, so learn them well!

If you require more information than this, please refer to last week's illustrated tutorial.
You can find it here:

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Sarah's Edging

This beautiful edging is for a sewn fleece shawl made for a friend, it is to be sewn to the already made shawl for our friend Sarah. It can be used as a trim for a crocheted shawl, wrap, or even a throw or an afghan. It quite lovely and very easy to make, it could easily substitute for tassels in just about anything.

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Royal (I only needed 1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends

Base of Edging-

With a worsted weight yarn with a color of your choice (I used Red Heart Royal), and H crochet hook,
Ch 15.
Row 1- 1 dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn.
Rep row 2 until you reach the length you want for your edging.

Sewing Straight Edge of Edging-

(You will now be working across the length of dc mesh stitches you just made. This is the edge you will be sewing to your project):

Row 1- Work 112 sc across the edge of dc mesh. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Decorative Edge of Edging-

With Right Side facing, join yarn to opposide wide side of edging.
Row 1- Row 1- Work 112 sc across the edge of dc mesh. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 9, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch.
Skip 2 sc (of mesh band) 1 sc in next sc, ch 4, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across. Finish row as follows, ch 9, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in last sc of row. Ch 6, turn.
Row 3- 2 sc in top of that last dc-motif made in previous row, ch 3, 4 tr in ch-4 loop of previous row, *2 sc in top of next dc-motif, ch 3, 4 tr in ch-4 loop, rep from * across. End row, ch 3, slip st in last st. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Note- If you decide to use it for something on a thinner weight of yarn, please swatch so that you will get the right results. The good thing about vertical edgings is that you can adjust them better than those you have to work horizontally only to find out after all your hard work that you have something that is either too long or too short for your project!

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Vivacious Colors Scarflet

A colorful little thing that warms you up and yet looks nice on you, sometimes that is just what you want! This one is very easy to make, but pretty enough. Intermediate and advanced crocheters will make it with their eyes closed. For beginners who can follow instructions carefully it is quite a feasible project. It works up rather fast and it doesn't take too much yarn. You can make it with scraps, which is a bonus. My kind of project. Enjoy!
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Ranch Red Coffee (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size H
Scissors

Base stitches for scarfie:With Carrot, ch 24.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch fromhk and in each ch across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 stands for 1s dc of row.
Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Carrot. Weave in tails.
Row 5- Join Ranch Red. Work 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 7 to 9- Rep row 6. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Ranch Red, weave in tails.
Row 11- Join Coffee. Make 1 dc in each sc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 13 to 17- Rep row 12. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 18- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Fasten off Coffee. Weave in tails.
Row 19- Join Tea Leaf. Work 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 21 to 22- Rep row 20. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 23- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Tea Leaf. Weave in tails. (22 dc)
Row 24- Join Cafe. Make 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 25- 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 26 to 30- 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 31- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc)Fasten off Cafe, weave in tails.
Row 32- Join Claret. 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 33- 1 dc in each dc across (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 34 to 36- Rep row 33. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 37- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Fasten off Claret, weave in tails.
Row 38- Join Spring Green. Work 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 39- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 40- 1 dc in each dc across. (22 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 41- 1 tr in each of next 5, ch 10, skip 10 dc, 1 tr in eachof last 6 dc.(Keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 42- 1 dc in each tr and in each chain across. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 43 to 45- 1 dc in each tr and in each chain across. (22 dc) Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tails.

Lacy Wave Edge #1-
Row 1- Join Cafe to edge of first Carrot row. Work 1 dc in each dc of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc,ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc innext sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 1 turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across.
Fringe-
Row 1- Chain 14, turn, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, 1 sc in next sc, sl st in same sc, *chain 14, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, sl st in same st, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Lacy Wave Edge #2-
Row 1- Join Coffee to edge of first Spring Green row. Work 1 dc in each dc of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, 1 tr in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 tr in next sc,ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc innext sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 1 turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each stitch and chain across.
Fringe-
Row 1- Chain 14, turn, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, sl st in same stitch as fringe just made, 1 sc in next sc, *chain 14, work 1 sc 3rd ch from hook and in each chain just made, sl st in same st, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * across. Fasten off, weave in tails.

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Tri-Color Capelet

When the nights begin to get cool, and the leaves begin to turn in the trees, you feel like having some extra warmth to throw about yourself, well, this one is perfect for that. Hope you enjoy it!





Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle, if you use it to weave in tails.
1 large button of your choice

Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc.

With Carrot, ch 63.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.(61 dc).
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 9 times, 1 dc in last st. (70 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc], rep 6 times, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (78 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of 5, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc], rep 8 times, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. (87 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc] rep 8 times, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. (97 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Row 7- Join Gold. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc] twice, *1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * across, end row with 1
dc in each of last 5 sts. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each of first 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 5 times, [1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc] 14 times,
1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 9- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 10 to 11- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 12- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, *1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, rep from * across.
Row 13- *Ch 5, skip chain space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip chain space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch,
1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip chain space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, rep from * across.
Row 14- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, *1 dc in each of next 6 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * across.
Row 15- Ch 3, 1 dc in first ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, * 1 dc in each
of next 6 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in beginning ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, *1 dc in each of next 6 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off God, weave in tail.
Row 18- Join Soft Brown. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- Skip till center of first shell, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in that spot, *1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, in center of next shell, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- Skip to center of first shell, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, * skip to center of next shell, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, rep from* across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 21- Skip to center ch-1 space of first shell, make there 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, skip to center of next ch-1 space, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, * skip to center ch-1 space of next shell, make there 2 dc, c1, 2 dc, skip to center of next ch-1 space, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in turning chain from previous row.
Buttonhole strip- Ch 3, turn the corner and work on the side of the capelet, make 1 dc in each stitch across. Buttonhole- When you reach the end of the row (working from the bottom of the capelet up to the neckline) ch 4, skip 2 dc, sl st to join into a loop, turn and make 5 sc in that loop.
Neckline Edging- Work 2 sc in last dc of buttonhole strip, make 1 sc in each dc of neckline.
Buttonband- Ch 3 in same spot as last sc of neckline edging, turn piece around, make 1 dc in each stitch across. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Sew on button of your choice.
You're done!




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Craftybegonia's Blossom Coaster

Materials: If you will be using this coaster with cool liquids, go ahead and make it of worsted weight acrylic yarn as I did. If you will be using it with hot beverages,
then use worsted weight cotton yarn, such as Peaches and Cream.
Hook size #H.

Ch2.
Round 1--- 5 sc in 2nd ch from hk. (6 sts.)
Round 2--- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc.)
Round 3--- Change color. Ch 3, 3 dc in same sc, skip 1 sc, ch 3, 4 dc in next sc, ch 3, *skip 1 sc, 4 dc in next sc, ch 3, rep from * around. Sl st in starting ch 3 to end round.
Round 4--- Ch 3, in next dc, start dc petal cluster as follows: Insert hook in next dc and start dc, leaving last loop of dc on hook, repeat the same on nect 3 dc, then yarn over and draw yarn through all loops on hook. *Ch 6, insert hook in 1st dc of next petal, start dc, leaving last loop on hk, repeat with next 3 dc, yo and draw yarn through all loops on hk (petal cluster made), ch 6. Rep from * around to complete all petals. Sl st on starting ch 3 to end round.
Round 5--- Join new color of your choice (a petal color) in top of any petal cluster, ch 1, ch 3, 1 sc in same space. *In ch-6 space proceed as follows: skip 1st ch, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next chain, skip next chain, in next chain make 1sc, ch 3, 1 sc, skip next ch, 1sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next chain, 1sc, ch 3, 1 sc in top of next petal cluster, skip next ch, and rep around from * to end. Sl st on 1st ch 1 to end round.
Round 6--- Sl st until you reach the 1st ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 1 sc in net ch-3 space, rep from * around. Ch 3 and sl st on top of inicial sc to end round. Fasten off.

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Pull Tab Crochet

Recycling is always good, making something useful and sometimes, even beautiful out of an object that would have been thrown away otherwise. . .It is wonderful when you can combine creativity with recicling.
Pull Tab Crochet is one of those unique combinations.
Yes, I'm talking about the pull tabs in soda cans and other cans. You can crochet with them and create a large variety of items, such as doilies, placemats, belts , dog collars and leashes, coasters, tote bags and even clothing!
If you have never heard of Pull Tab Crochet, let me give you a basic start.
I will give you one of the simplest of patterns and try to illustrate it step by step.
Once you get the idea, your creativity and the amount of pull tabs you can get your hands on are your only limitation!
This is my own pattern for a simple flower coaster
Materials: Scraps of crochet thread #10 crochet thread, at least 6 soda can pull tabs, crochet hook size 1.

Instructions:
With scrap size 10 cotton thread of your choice and hook No.1, Ch 6, slip st to form ring. Ch2, then inside ring make 23 hdc. Ch2. Turn.1 Hdc in same space as ch2, 2 hdc in each space all around until you reach the last 6 sts, make1 hd in each. Fasten off.












Take 1 of the pull tabs and with two threads held together, begin to sc on the side of the upper portion of the lower ring of the tab. Continuing straight up, edging the upper ring of the tab. Go all around until you meet the beginning level on the other side of the tab. Fasten off.

Repeat with all pull tabs.











You can test to see how your flower will look.














Now take the centre you had made and with the front facing, lay a crocheted pull tab on top, aligning with the upper edge, sc through the back loop of the pull tab and both loops of the centre round with two threads held togehter, 3 times (3 sc). Slip st on next 3 st, then attach the next crocheted pull tab as before, rep. across.You can leave it as is and fasten off or you can do a row of shells all around on the lower portion of the rings.
As you can see, you join them with the silver portion around the centre of the flower or facing outward or viceversa.
This flower could be used for anything, a coaster, a fridgie. . .You can do many variations of this simple pattern. Now, what I have given you could very well be the start of something. If you continue crocheting, you can make the front of a purse. How about a sturdy market bag or a tote to carry your crochet in? It is all up to your imagination!

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