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Archive for Category: Crochet

how to reverse single crochet

Link easily to this tutorial in your patterns: www.planetjune.com/rsc Today I’d like to show you my favourite technique for making a decorative crocheted edging. Reverse single crochet (also known as crab stitch) makes a twisted cord edging, and it’s very easy to achieve – it’s no more than a single crochet stitch, but you work […]

eyelet ripple crochet pattern

Update: The Scarf Sweater instructions, together with my Eyelet Ripple stitch pattern, are now available as a printable Donationware pattern. They are still available for free, but if you like them please consider sending me a donation to show your appreciation: Send me a donation and receive the easy-to-print PDF version of the instructions and […]

a crocheted hug: scarf sweater

Update: The Scarf Sweater instructions, together with my Eyelet Ripple stitch pattern, are now available as a printable Donationware pattern. They are still available for free, but if you like them please consider sending me a donation to show your appreciation: Send me a donation and receive the easy-to-print PDF version of the instructions and […]

Emperor Penguin Family crochet patterns

I’ve been planning this ambitious design for a couple of months, and it’s finally ready: a family of Emperor Penguins! Emperors are the largest of the penguin breeds, and probably what most people think of when they hear the word penguin. They’ve seen some extra popularity in recent years as they feature in the cute […]

a special crocheted pumpkin!

The Halloween CAL in my Ravelry group is in full swing – I’ve never seen such a variety of pumpkins, and we’re only halfway through the month! This is going to make for a really fun roundup post 😀 I decided to join in with the CAL this time, because I’ve been meaning to try […]

new PlanetJune Accessories Collection!

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m so happy and proud (and a little scared) to announce that the second PlanetJune Accessories Collection is finally ready! Don’t forget to read to the end to take advantage of my launch week discount codes! The detailed patterns include full written instructions, photos, illustrations, and large, clear […]

new PlanetJune Accessories… almost…

One year ago today, I launched my first PlanetJune Accessories collection. I designed my patterns to showcase what I consider to be the beauty and variety of crochet, and also as teaching tools, with full written instructions, technique explanations and tips, photos, illustrations, and charted stitch diagrams. The customer feedback I’ve had has been so […]

the Amigurumi Accessory Kit is back!

The one thing that really upset me about not selling eyes for amigurumi any more was not being able to offer my bestselling Amigurumi Accessory Kit – it was so popular with amigurumi makers, and made such a nice gift for a crocheter or as a starter kit for someone who’d like to try making […]

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