To begin with, you'll learn how to work up the spike cluster stitch. When you take the time to learn it, it will be useful for any project. Undoubtedly, it is particularly useful for blankets, scarves and throws. In fact any project that has a prominent surface can be a great background for this. Moreover, you can use a single color, many colors or combine numerous shades of one color. A stunning final effect is guaranteed.
The full article about this pattern is on knittingparadise.com blog (you have to scroll the conversation down to get to the pattern):
TagsSpike Cluster Stitch Purse
Next, here is a project that will take your spike clusters to the next level. You'll need to get 3 colors of yarn, a zipper and some fabric. This purse is large-ish, at approximately 10″ x 4″. Thus, it is of perfect dimensions to find all those annoying little “noseeums” that are forever getting lost in the folds of the handbag..
Magic Spike Mandala Square
The Magic Spike Mandala Square's smooth design and gorgeous details will have you hooked! Learn how to crochet a granny square with a cool mandala design. You'll love the vibrant colors of this intermediate granny square which uses a special stitch. Instructions for the special stitch are included. You could use this pretty granny square pattern to make an afghan, purse, or pillow. The creative design of this crochet mandala is modern and stunning.
Free Crochet Pattern Lacy Granny Square
This is a fantastic lacy granny square thats so versatile. The Lacy Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern has a very openwork design, making it a great choice for lightweight, lacy projects, such as scarves and shawls and even wall hangings. You can crochet this square quickly. Its a solid color and that offers many possibilities. There are so many things that you can do to tweak the basic crochet square. You can also combine squares of different colors for a patchwork effect. The basic granny square pattern becomes something entirely special.The links for the free patterns are provided below photos. Happy crocheting.
Surface crochet makes a difference
In this tutorial made by Lilla Bjorn’s Crochet World you will learn how to make a perfect surface crochet on a round coaster. Simply by adding a simple round decor, you will get totally different elegant coasters and a coaster pattern is also included.
Perfectly Provincial 12" Crochet Square Pattern
What could be more romantic than the French Provincial style? This free 12" afghan square crochet pattern is one of my most textured pieces to date--imagine flowers, vines, trellises, ornate framework on mirrors and table legs--oh my! Incorporating this square into an afghan or home decor project is guaranteed to take to the next level. Knowing how to work post stitches, clusters, shells, and popcorn stitches will make this project go much more smoothly, but the amount of color changes could still slow you down. Allow a bit of extra time to complete this project. You'll feel more relaxed and happy this way, which is the whole point of crochet!