Tunisian Cross Stitch Afghan Block

"I simply love when you can use a simple crochet stitch and put a twist on it. This creates a beautiful new stitch that looks so much different by just changing a small thing. That is exactly what the Tunisian crochet cross stitch is. Simply put, you work two Tunisian simple stitches but crossed over. It is a super simple technique suitable for beginners. I have used this beautifully textured stitch for a simple afghan block. It would look lovely as part of a Tunisian stitch sampler blanket or cushion cover. You can also make this square with a 100% cotton yarn and use it as a washcloth or a facecloth."

Granite Stitch

It's been called the granite stitch, the moss stitch and seed stitch. Whatever you call it, you'll love it! It's a crochet stitch pattern that's simple to make but still intriguing to the eye. It can be worked in a solid color to get a great texture that you can't achieve with basic stitches.

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Lily Pad Granny Square pattern

This simple pattern will show you how to make a simple and pretty granny square. The design is a little more advanced out of the other free granny square patterns on this list, so if you're looking for a challenge, this is for you.

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Block Granny Square

If you are just starting to learn how to crochet, this pattern is an ideal one, to begin with. You put these granny squares together to make blankets, but now they can be used for practically anything i.e tote bags, covers, kitchen items, hot pads etc.

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Lemon Peel Stitch

The Lemon Peel Stitch is a combination of two of the most basic crochet stitches: the single crochet and the double crochet. We simply alternate the stitches across each row; single, double, single, double etc. It really is that easy! This stitch creates a beautiful effect, something akin to a lemon rind - hence the name.

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