Four Tips for Crochet Cable Stitches, Bavarian Crochet Stitch Tutorial and Adapting Crochet Patterns for Plus Sizes – Part 1

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October 4, 2026 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends FREE: 3 Knitting Tutorials for You Get 3 knitting tutorials! Discover these unique textures, trendy and adorable stitches, and whimsical patterns—FREE when you join the I Like Knitting Gold Club today! Learn More... Sponsored Learning how to crochet cables can be daunting; these crochet tips will help! Four Tips for Crochet Cable Stitches Cables are a beautiful way to add texture and interest to your crochet projects, but if you have never worked a cable before it can be a bit intimidating. Like you, I love the look of crochet cables and in the beginning, I was nervous to try the technique because of how the stitch looked with the raised twists and textures. Read More… Crochet Ornaments 20 Cute Crochet Ornament Patterns! Don’t miss our newest collection – here just in time for the holidays! These 20 ornament patterns are sure to take you for a wistful walk through the days of Christmas past. Read More… Become a Bavarian stitch master with this free crochet tutorial Bavarian Crochet Stitch Tutorial The Bavarian Crochet Stitch is simply stunning. Reminiscent of a stained glass window, this textural stitch featuring bold diamond shapes is just so much fun to incorporate into your patterns. In this crochet tutorial, we'll walk you though the stitch step by step. Read More… There’s always time for more crochet! Check out the 30+ projects in the October issue I Like Crochet! Rugs. Runners. Blankets. Pillows. Totes. Go for bold geometrics, warm southwestern tones, and explore new techniques with a pretty payoff. Boredom busters abound! Each project comes with a complete materials list, detailed instructions, pattern notes, and pictures of the finished project. Crochet some home décor, make yourself something new, and find great gift ideas in this issue! Read More… Learn how to resize crochet patterns for the perfect fit. Adapting Crochet Patterns for Plus Sizes – Part 1 Sometimes it’s because the pattern simply didn’t come written in the size we need, sometimes it’s because the pattern writer didn’t have the skill to grade an item properly into the plus sizes (and no, one can’t just make everything larger across the board and still expect it to fit a human being) and sometimes it’s because while we might be plus size and the pattern is plus size, we aren’t plus size in the same place! Read More… The Holiday Guide It's Chistmas in July! The Ultimate Holiday Guide is hand-picked by the I Like Crochet team, and features an abundance of holiday fun. From coasters to cowls, bibs to booties, and scarves to snowflakes, there’s something in here for you, no matter how new or experienced you are. Read More… Member Favorites Basketweave Cowl Pumpkin Patch Cowl Shimmering Sapphire Capelet Amethyst Lace Cardigan McIntosh Sweater Tessa Shawl Hello Cozy Hat Maribel Scarf FREEBIES: Get Them Now!  GET MY FREEBIE   GET MY FREEBIE   GET MY FREEBIE       You are receiving this email as part of your free subscription to email updates from I Like Crochet. If you no longer wish to receive this update as part of your free subscription, please click the unsubscribe link below. UNSUBSCRIBE/MANAGE PREFERENCES Contact Us Did a friend send this to you? Sign up to receive your own I Like Crochet newsletter. Copyright 2026 © Mequoda Systems, LLC. All rights reserved. Mequoda Systems, LLC 99 Derby Street, Suite 200 Hingham, MA 02043 Contact Us Our Privacy Policy Having trouble viewing this email? View this email on the web.

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