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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 10
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jul 11
- 4 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- May 18
- 4 min
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.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- May 11
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Apr 27
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Apr 20
- 4 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Apr 13
- 6 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Apr 5
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Mar 28
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Mar 24
- 2 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Mar 7
- 5 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Feb 24
- 5 min
Cecily Cowl
A texturelicious triangle or handkerchief cowl crocheted with DK weight yarn, perfect for getting that triangle shawl look without the bulk!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Feb 21
- 5 min
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
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Feb 7
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Winter Fancies: Interlocking Button Cowl
Meet the Interlocking Button Cowl, a crochet pattern published in Spin Off magazine featuring handspun z twist yarn!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Dec 8, 2022
- 5 min
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!...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
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.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
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.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Sep 17, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
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
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
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!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
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.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
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 ...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jul 5, 2022
- 6 min
Post Stitch Projects
A list and summary of some of my crochet projects featuring post stitches.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Post Stitch Video Tutorials
Video tutorials and written instructions for front and back post double crochet stitches.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jun 16, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- May 17, 2022
- 1 min
Extended Single Crochet Video Tutorial
I sometimes use the extended single crochet (esc) in my patterns instead of the half double crochet (hdc).
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Connie Lee Lynch
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Apr 19, 2022
- 5 min
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
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
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.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
Wendover Scarf
Imagine walking through an exquisite garden, surrounded by opulent and delicately fragrant blooms...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jun 25, 2021
- 6 min
Herring Gull Wrap
A V shaped wrap worked from point to wingtip, this piece was inspired by the Herring Gull, a surprisingly beautiful bird...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Oct 3, 2020
- 3 min
Nearshore
Inspired by the way water moves along the shore of a lake, this piece is designed with versatility in mind.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Aug 4, 2020
- 5 min
James River Wrap
I am delighted to announce the release of the James River Wrap, first envisioned on the road to visit LYSes on the James River Yarn Crawl.
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Mar 20, 2020
- 3 min
Botanical Impressions Shawl
When worked in a gorgeous yarn, and sprinkled with beads to glitter and wink at you in the light, and then edged with a delicate picot ...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2 min
Tarmac Tee
It's officially here! In print and on newsstands today!! Look for Interweave Crochet Spring 2020 to find my latest design, the Tarmac...
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Jan 11, 2020
- 5 min
Specklewerk Cowl
Are you looking for a simple, meditative project to showcase a fabulous set of minis? Then look no further than the linen stitch!
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Connie Lee Lynch
- Dec 16, 2019
- 2 min
Bifurcation Beanie
And so an idea began to form in my head of a textured fabric with branching stitches...
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