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Fiber Hawai'i 2024
Handspun yarn + the linen stitch + a whole bunch of tiny nails = two of my tapestries in an art show!!
Connie Lee Lynch
May 8, 20244 min read
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Single Double Combination Stitch Crochet Tutorial
This is a crochet stitch combination that I didn't even know had a name until, well, I looked it up so I could name this tutorial! Single...
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 3, 20247 min read
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Tiny Treble Popcorns Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Join me for a look at how to crochet a simple but dynamic textured stitch with just the single and treble crochet stitches!
Connie Lee Lynch
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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The One with all the Colors
The One with all the Colors crochet cowl pattern is a great project for mini skein sets and stashbusting alike. Come learn something new!
Connie Lee Lynch
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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Mini Skein CAL with KBB
Got mini skeins? Come crochet along with me and KnotBadBritt and more!
Connie Lee Lynch
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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24 Days of Quickies with Marly Bird & Friends
I met Marly Bird way back in 2015 when I went to Stitches Texas. While I was pregnant with my son. Boy that was an adventure! She was...
Connie Lee Lynch
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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Candytuft Scarf
When all of the most amazing colors skip and dance across the rows with each new stitch you crochet for your next favorite scarf!
Connie Lee Lynch
Sep 14, 20234 min read
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Chroma Story Cowl
Are you ready for a quick and fun little project to warm those hooks back up for some fall crocheting? Try the Chroma Story Cowl!
Connie Lee Lynch
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Harborside Tee
I never thought I'd design a granny square garment. But here she is! The Harborside Tee is a cute little no-sew tee great for summer layers!
Connie Lee Lynch
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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What are Mitered Rows?
Have you ever edged a scarf or a blanket? Then you've worked mitered rows! Join me for a look at a few different ways to use this technique.
Connie Lee Lynch
May 18, 20234 min read
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Chroma Story Scarf
This mitered scarf is the perfect playground for those tricky uber colorful skeins of yarn that seem to fight with every pattern you try!
Connie Lee Lynch
May 11, 20233 min read
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Meet Rugby Jim: Making a Difference in the World with Rag Rugs
I met Jim in the summer of 2018. He wanted to learn how to make rag rugs so he could change the world!
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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Crocheting Across the Pond: US vs UK Terms
Working from a pattern published in Moorit magazine? Here are some common UK crochet terms and their US equivalents!
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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Blocking is Magic! How to Wet Block a Crocheted Wrap
Love it or hate it, blocking is magic. Come along with me as I wet block an unusually shaped crocheted wrap!
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 13, 20236 min read
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How to Stop Your Treble Crochet Stitches from Being Too Loose
Let's talk about a few ways you can help regulate your tension for nice and tidy treble crochet stitches!
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Slice of Life Scarf in Moorit
Slice of Life is a wonderful one-skein crochet project, perfect for using that special skein of variegated hand-dyed yarn in your stash!
Connie Lee Lynch
Mar 28, 20233 min read
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How to Style a Long Scarf
As a crochet designer and teacher, I've gotten to experiment with a lot of different scarf styles. My favorite? Extra long ones!
Connie Lee Lynch
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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My Very First Crochet Project
I first learned to crochet when I was about ten years old. I hated it. My mother MADE me make the ugliest doily in the world!
Connie Lee Lynch
Mar 7, 20235 min read
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Cecily Cowl
A texturelicious triangle or handkerchief cowl crocheted with DK weight yarn, perfect for getting that triangle shawl look without the bulk!
Connie Lee Lynch
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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Color Harmonies in Crochet
Let's talk about color harmonies! You can use traditional color combos or play off the rules to create some really striking crocheted pieces
Connie Lee Lynch
Feb 21, 20235 min read
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Everyday Color Inspiration
Looking for color inspiration in the every day world around us can be a wonderful, healing practice. Joyful things await your discovery!
Connie Lee Lynch
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Winter Fancies: Interlocking Button Cowl
Meet the Interlocking Button Cowl, a crochet pattern published in Spin Off magazine featuring handspun z twist yarn!
Connie Lee Lynch
Jan 17, 20235 min read
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How to Style Stellarium
I've been on a bit of a kick lately with the V shaped wraps. First there was the Herring Gull Wrap, with it's super deep V shape and...
Connie Lee Lynch
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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Stellarium
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. As soon as I saw this yarn I knew I had to have some. I mean, just look at this gorgeous stuff!...
Connie Lee Lynch
Dec 8, 20225 min read
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Tunisian Resources
I've dabbled in tunisian crochet a bit, but I'm no expert and so I thought I'd share a few of my favorite tunisian designers and resources!
Connie Lee Lynch
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Custom Hat Sizing
Let's talk about hats! Custom sizing to be specific. You can use the flat circle diameter to estimate the finished hat circumference!
Connie Lee Lynch
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Butternut Slub Hat
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. When I finished the Butternut Slub Cowl, I had a fair bit of leftover yarn. And, so, of course, I...
Connie Lee Lynch
Nov 10, 20224 min read
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Designs Featuring my Favorite Texture Adding Technique
It's a tour de 3rd loop designs! Join me for a look at some projects that feature my favorite technique for adding a little subtle texture.
Connie Lee Lynch
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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Working into the 3rd Loop of HDC
This technique is one of my very favorite ways to add a little extra dimension into a crochet design!
Connie Lee Lynch
Oct 18, 20224 min read
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Butternut Slub Cowl
Imagine walking through the park, leaves crunching under your boots, a breeze stirring as you tuck your chin into a perfectly fitted cowl.
Connie Lee Lynch
Oct 6, 20224 min read
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How to use the Advanced Search Feature on Ravelry
Let's take a walk through how you can use the advanced search feature on Ravelry to help you find the perfect pattern for your stash yarn!
Connie Lee Lynch
Sep 27, 20223 min read
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Lessons in Humility
So yesterday I did a live Q&A for a pre-recorded class on crocheted edgings for the Knit Camp at the Coast Virtual Retreat from Olive...
Connie Lee Lynch
Sep 17, 20223 min read
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Inflections of Color
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. I'm not generally a fan of mystery yarn clubs. But I decided to treat myself to the Color Theory...
Connie Lee Lynch
Sep 8, 20224 min read
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Step 4: Hello Summer Beach Bag
The fabulous and final segment, Step 4, is officially live! We're finishing out strong with that mighty mighty single crochet and my very fa
Connie Lee Lynch
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Step 3: Hello Summer Beach Bag
Now that we've got Step 1 and Step 2 done, building a nice sturdy bottom for our bag, it's time to have some fun!
Connie Lee Lynch
Aug 23, 20223 min read
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Step 2: Hello Summer Beach Bag
It's time to dive into Step 2 of the Hello Summer Beach Bag! We'll be rounding out the bottom and starting the sides!
Connie Lee Lynch
Aug 16, 20223 min read
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Step 1: Hello Summer Beach Bag
We begin this bag with the mighty single crochet. It's a sturdy little stitch and creates a good, solid base for your bag.
Connie Lee Lynch
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Hello Summer Beach Bag CAL
Ah, sand in between your toes, warm sun shining down on you, a gentle breeze across your bare skin, and the sound of ocean waves ...
Connie Lee Lynch
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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When You Need to Store a WIP
Now look. This post is NOT going to be about the number of works-in-progress (WIPs) I have closeted away...
Connie Lee Lynch
Jul 19, 20224 min read
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Post Stitch Projects
A list and summary of some of my crochet projects featuring post stitches.
Connie Lee Lynch
Jul 5, 20226 min read
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Post Stitch Video Tutorials
Video tutorials and written instructions for front and back post double crochet stitches.
Connie Lee Lynch
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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Sibyllinity Scarf
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. Now that's a four-dollar word, isn't it? If you didn't know it by now, though, I'm a bit of a word...
Connie Lee Lynch
Jun 16, 20224 min read
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The Curiosity Door
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk through a doorway and find another world on...
Connie Lee Lynch
May 26, 20224 min read
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Extended Single Crochet Video Tutorial
I sometimes use the extended single crochet (esc) in my patterns instead of the half double crochet (hdc).
Connie Lee Lynch
May 17, 20221 min read
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Highclere Wrap
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. The Highclere Wrap was such a fun challenge to design. I had this idea for the unusual shaping and...
Connie Lee Lynch
May 5, 20223 min read
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Linen Stitch Love Affair
There. I said it! I DO love me some linen stitch!
Last time I shared a video tutorial and written instructions for how to crochet the line
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 19, 20225 min read
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Linen Stitch Video Tutorial
The linen stitch is one of my favorite stitch patterns to use because it creates a nice fabric with good drape and almost looks woven.
Connie Lee Lynch
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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Wendover Scarf
Imagine walking through an exquisite garden, surrounded by opulent and delicately fragrant blooms...
Connie Lee Lynch
Jul 17, 20212 min read
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Herring Gull Wrap
A V shaped wrap worked from point to wingtip, this piece was inspired by the Herring Gull, a surprisingly beautiful bird...
Connie Lee Lynch
Jun 25, 20216 min read
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Baublette Hat
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. I had to dive back into my Ravelry projects to find out just how far back this design goes, and it...
Connie Lee Lynch
Dec 1, 20203 min read
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