Erin Awalt

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Crochet: Placemat
These placemats are made with Tunisian crochet in the round - double-ended Tunisian crochet hook required! They use alternating Tunisian honeycomb stitch and regular crochet star stitch to create a unique visual and textured effect. They are simpler than they look and all techniques are explained with photos and links to detailed instructional ...
Crochet: Napkin, Washcloth / Dishcloth
This simple pattern is suitable for those who are completely new to Tunisian crochet, but assumes familiarity with the basics of regular crochet. Tunisian simple and purl stitches are alternated to create the honeycomb stitch, a dense and textured fabric which does not curl on the edges. Instructions are given to make either a napkin (fingering...
Crochet: Napkin
Learn how to Tunisian crochet and make this re-usable napkin. This pattern includes instructions to make a simple but beautiful, machine washable napkin using the Tunisian simple stitch, and has photos as well as a link to a detailed video to help you master the technique if it is new to you. The video and pattern are suitable for beginners but...
Crochet: Placemat
These placemats take advantage of the unique look and texture of Tunisian smock stitch, worked in the round (double-ended Tunisian hook required!). They lie perfectly flat after blocking and are a fun way to use lighter weight cotton yarns (heavy fingering weight, which I have trouble finding a suitable use for), but any worsted craft cotton ca...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is a simple crochet winter hat, with a slip stitch band and a feather stitch body. The pattern was developed as a generous size that fits most teenaged/adult women, but suggested adjustments to the pattern are given for sizes from baby to women’s large. I use Winterglow by Hobbii which I find is a very light worsted weight; other worsted w...
Crochet: Placemat
This pattern is for a simple linen stitch crochet placemat with worsted weight cotton. It is relaxing and quick to work, and lies perfectly flat after blocking. Gauge is not important since it is worked in the round; keep going until the placemat is the size you want. You will need the larger size ball of Lily Sugar & Cream or Dishie cotton...
Crochet: Placemat
If you have ever wondered if you can make an oval with Tunisian crochet, here is the answer. These placemats are fun to work, lie perfectly flat after blocking, and make use of lighter weights of cotton yarn that are inexpensive and hard to find a use for. They can be worked with almost any cotton, from heavy fingering to light worsted. You nee...
Crochet: Placemat
These ovals are worked in the round in Feather Stitch, a simple variant of puff stitch. They are soft and have a feathery, slightly lacy look with a fan stitch border. They provide a great way to use finer, fingering weight cottons and still end up with some heft to the placemat. You can customize the pattern by choosing the yarn weight and fin...