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Julie

Hi! I’m Julie. I design modern crochet patterns and tutorials to help you learn to crochet. I've been crocheting for over two decades and with the gentle nudging of my husband, decided to turn this passion into a career. Although we travel a lot in our campervan, you'll never find me without a bag of yarn and projects.

From Tss to RP: Decoding Tunisian Crochet Abbreviations

There’s a certain magic to Tunisian crochet—a mesmerizing fusion of crochet and knitting that results in stunning textures and patterns. But, like any specialized craft, it comes with its own unique language. For beginners, diving headfirst into a pattern can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a medley of unfamiliar terms and symbols. But worry …

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Your Essential Guide to Crochet Terms and Abbreviations

Dive deep into the world of crochet terms with our comprehensive guide, demystifying abbreviations and providing clear stitch instructions to elevate your crafting journey. Embarking on the colorful crochet journey often feels like unlocking a whole new world woven with creativity, patterns, and, yes, a touch of yarn lingo. Whether you’ve found yourself paused mid-pattern, …

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How to Get a Clean Edge on Your Tunisian Crochet Projects

In both our Tunisian crochet Facebook group and our email inbox, there has been a lot of talk and questions about how to get a clean edge when it comes to Tunisian crochet projects. That edge stitch trips up a lot of crocheters (it did us at first!) and often makes your project look really …

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15 Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns for the New Little One

Inside: Dive into the enchanting world of Tunisian crochet with our curated round-up of cozy and beautiful Tunisian crochet baby blanket patterns. Each one promises warmth for the little ones and a fun and sometimes challenging crafting experience for the creators. Hey fellow yarn enthusiasts! Tunisian crochet has become my favorite hobby and definitely has …

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What’s the Difference Between Tunisian Crochet and Regular Crochet?

While I probably could have squeezed the topic of the difference between Tunisian crochet and regular crochet into one of my existing Tunisian crochet articles, I figured it deserved its own post. Why? Because I get this question a lot! And I had the same question when I first started out. So if you’re a …

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Crochet Blanket Size Chart + What are the Sizes of Crochet Blankets?

When I first started crocheting about 27 years ago, one of the biggest challenges I faced was understanding crochet blanket sizes. That, and learning that if I change the hook size and yarn type, the pattern will turn out slightly (or much) different than the pattern states. Through a lot of trial and error, I’ve …

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Tunisian Crochet Beginner Series: A Brief Introduction

Welcome to our Tunisian crochet beginner series! If you’ve spent any amount of time hanging out with us here at I Can Crochet That, then you know we love Tunisian crochet. If you’re new here and have never heard of this type of crochet before, then you’re in for a treat! I’ve been doing traditional …

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How to Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop (hdc 3rd loop)

Have you recently downloaded a pattern that instructs you to half double crochet in the 3rd loop or hdc 3rd loop? We’re here to help! Although I love the classic crochet look like granny squares and stitches with large gaps (which is how I learned to crochet), my favorite crochet projects are ones that look …

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Knit-Like Crochet Blanket Pattern | The Myles Blanket

This knit-like crochet blanket pattern is worked up in beautiful stitches, which creates a texture so similar to knit, you’ll be amazed. You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here. The paid pattern includes photo tutorials and links to 3 stitch videos. Knit-Like Crochet Blanket Pattern | The Myles The Yarn …

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