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Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern with Trailing Leaves
ByGemma Williams 13 February 202615 February 2026
There’s nothing more cosy and satisfying than a textured crochet blanket pattern in my opinion! And with 11 different sizes to choose from, this timeless design is perfect for a beautiful heirloom make. In this post, you’ll find everything you need to help you create this leaf blanket crochet pattern, including yarn options, sizing, stitch…
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Bpdc Crochet Stitch (Back Post Double Crochet)
ByGemma Williams 11 February 202610 February 2026
The bpdc crochet stitch or back post double crochet stitch is a wonderfully textured and versatile stitch, perfect for creating patterns and interest in all sorts of crochet designs. Learn how in our step by step crochet tutorial! Once you have mastered this stitch, you’ll be ready to check out this crochet leaf beanie pattern…
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Front Post Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
ByGemma Williams 10 February 202610 February 2026
The front post double crochet stitch is a wonderfully textured and versatile stitch, perfect for creating patterns and interest in all sorts of crochet designs. Learn how in our step by step crochet tutorial! Learn how to do a front post double crochet and then check out this crochet leaf beanie pattern and the matching…
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Front Post Crochet Stitch Pattern: The Trailing Leaves Texture
ByGemma Williams 6 February 202610 February 2026
Crochet post stitches are fantastically versatile and you’ll be amazed that this trailing leaves texture is created using only back post and front post crochet stitches. This front post crochet stitch pattern is my absolute favourite and I’m excited to have used it in a number of different patterns! This easy crochet leaf stitch is…
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Snowdrops Crochet Pattern Using Overlay Mosaic Crochet
ByGemma Williams 30 January 20266 January 2026
After the cold and wet of winter, I’m always so thrilled to see the first signs of spring in the form of little snowdrops poking through the earth! That’s why I was thrilled to be asked to design this snowdrops crochet pattern using overlay mosaic crochet for a crochet blanket. This delicate design is part…
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Easy Beanie Crochet Pattern: Trailing Leaves Hat
ByGemma Williams 23 January 202610 February 2026
I’m super excited to share the second crochet pattern in the trailing leaves collection with you! This easy beanie crochet pattern features the same stunning leaf motif as the mittens but this time it is worked in the round to create a beautiful crochet leaf hat. Designed to be both practical and stylish, the Trailing…
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Easy Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern – Trailing Leaves Mittens
ByGemma Williams 18 January 202610 February 2026
Looking for an easy crochet fingerless gloves pattern that’s both relaxing to make and beautifully textured? The Trailing Leaves Fingerless Gloves are inspired by the gentle movement of trailing leaves, featuring a repeating stitch pattern created with front post and back post double crochet stitches. Once you settle into the rhythm, this design becomes a…
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Tunisian Crochet Entrelac Joining Square: How to Make the Middle Squares
ByGemma Williams 4 January 20261 January 2026
Tunisian crochet entrelac can look complex at first glance, but once you understand how the structure works, it becomes a beautifully rhythmic and surprisingly approachable technique. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to make the middle squares (called joining squares), step by step. Once we have completed a first square, we start the second…
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Tunisian Crochet Entrelac Final Square: How to End Each Row Neatly
ByGemma Williams 3 January 20265 January 2026
Tunisian crochet entrelac can look complex at first glance, but once you understand how the structure works, it becomes a beautifully rhythmic and surprisingly approachable technique. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to end each row with a final square, step by step. Once we have completed a first square, we start the second…
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