This is the tenth installment in my series of patterns using the very back loop of the half double crochet, which is one of my favorite crochet effects! The griddle stitch pattern is also used, which is a super simple combination of double and single crochets that creates a lovely textured fabric for the main area of the placemat. But the highl...

This is the ninth installment in my series of patterns using the very back loop of the half double crochet, which is one of my favorite crochet effects.

This is the eigth installment in my series of patterns using the very back loop of the half double crochet, which is one of my favorite crochet effects! The moss stitch pattern is also used, which is super simple and will be explained in the instructions for the body of the bag. This is a perfect stashbusting and scrapbusting project, and also ...

This is the seventh installment in my series of patterns using the half double crochet in the very back loop, which is my favorite stitch! The star stitch is also used, which can take a bit of getting used to if you’ve never worked with it before. I’ve done my best to provide written star stitch instructions on the following slides, and there a...

This is the fourth pattern in a series of patterns which utilizes the very back loop of half double crochet, which is one of my favorite crochet techniques that creates a knit-look. This pattern is perfect for the fall weather! It works up super fast, uses just one skein of weight 6 yarn (discussed on the next slide), and is lightweight yet coz...

This is the fifth pattern in a series of patterns which utilizes the very back loop of half double crochet, which is one of my favorite crochet techniques that creates a knit-look. I’m naming this one after my oldest friend, Eli. We met in our dorm our first year of college and have been besties ever since! We love doing nerdy stuff together, a...

This is the third pattern in a series of patterns which utilize my favorite stitch: the half double crochet in the very back loop. I’m naming this one after my nana, Leilani. She and my mom started teaching me to crochet when I was four years old. Many of my favorite memories include crocheting with them in Nana’s living room, and the bright co...

This is the second pattern in a series of patterns which utilize my favorite stitch: the half double crochet in the very back loop. I’m naming this one after my best friend who happens to be an extremely talented fiber artist! In addition to being one of the smartest people I know, Monica radiates good energy, has an infectious laugh, and can m...

The Jana Market Bag is the first pattern I am releasing as part of Maddy Lou Crochet! I’ve named it after my mom, who started teaching me to crochet when I was four years old. The bright colors and style of the bag remind me of her. This is also the first pattern in a series of patterns I intend to release which utilize my favorite stitch: the ...