The Apple Tree Crochet

Magic Ring - Basic Technique for Crocheting in the Round I am over the moon excited to be releasing my first ever You Tube Video! How to crochet a Magic Ring - Video Tutorial Yes that's right, I now have a You Tube Channel  The Apple Tree Crochet (follow the link to subscribe). I will be posting video tutorials on how to; crochet/knit techniques and stitches as well as free patterns.  My husband is a super handy, super techy, super great guy! He spent all weekend helping me set up a studio in our basement for recording videos and taking photos.  It's not the fanciest set up, but I love it. Having somewhere permanent to work is SO much better then setting everything up only to have to pack it all away every time I want to take a photo or make a video of my knitting or crochet creations.  I have so many ideas, patterns, creations, tricks and tips that I have learned/developed over the years that now I can begin to share more frequently and with eas

Crochet Scrubby - Free Pattern Crocheted washcloths are a timeless piece.  I remember my grandmother making washcloths by the dozen. As soon as she would get one made, someone would come along and scoop it up.  I myself, have made many different washcloths and scrubbies and have never been left with one to spare.  I was wandering through the yarn isles at Michaels the other day (always a dangerous idea), when I spotted scrubby yarn.  Love this Scrubby Yarn I stopped dead in my tracks and did a double take. WHAT?! Scrubby yarn! YES PLEASE! I had no idea what I was going to do with the scrubby yarn, but I NEEDED it!  Later that evening, I was trying to decide what kind of scrubby I wanted to make with my new scrubby yarn.  I like using scrubbies for tough to wash dishes and washcloths for the rest. Too bad I couldn't get an all-in-one washcloth and scrubby combo...…..Wait  a minute, I'm the maker, I can make an all-in-one washcl