Latest blogs — Crafting with Beth
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Blog postIs it worth practising a scant quarter inch seam allowance?
A scant quarter inch seam allowance can make a big difference in quilting accuracy. Learn what it is, why it matters, and whether it’s worth practising—especially for beginners.
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Inline vs tapered crochet hooks: what’s the difference and which should you use?
Inline and tapered crochet hooks feel very different in the hand. Learn how they compare, what each type is best used for, and how to choose the right hook for your crochet style.
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Why Cutting Fabric Along the Grain Matters (And How to Check It)
Cutting fabric on the grain is one of the most important sewing basics. Learn what fabric grain means, what goes wrong when you cut off-grain, and simple ways to check grain before you cut.
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Welcome to Crafting with Beth
Welcome to Crafting with Beth, a creative space where crochet and sewing patterns meet calming tutorials and handmade inspiration. From yarn to fabric, this is a place to slow down, create with confidence, and enjoy every stitch.
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How a newly wound yarn cake looks — clean, tidy, and ready to use
Freshly wound yarn cakes are one of my favourite parts of starting a crochet or knitting project. The smooth edges, even tension, and clean finish make everything feel so calming and organised. Yarn lovers — does this bring you the same joy?
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A closer look of the Woodland wildflower Rainbow blanket
I just wanted to share how the woodland wildflower granny square blanket could look like. Full potential for different color variations
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A different way of connecting your granny square
I just wanted to share with you connecting the typical/ original granny square in different manner. Instead of connecting them side to side, I am connecting them corner to corner. The granny square as we know of it just had a boost, an it is rather nice looking, and it gives the crocheter another skill […]
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Pattern in the making for the Woodland Wildflower Rainbow blanket
Exciting news, pattern will be available soon for this colorful blanket, suitable for all ages. Just finishing up the borders to help you finish your project. You can watch my youtube video on how to create this lovely square. https://youtu.be/m5EGg2C8a3U
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The Leonora Granny Square Blanket Rainbow Cast in the making
I have started a new granny square blanket using the Leonora Granny Square. This blanket will have a touch of rainbow, and is suitable for all ages.
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The Women’s Institute Premium Acrylic DK Yarn Haul
I have stumble upon for the first time an acrylic yarn exclusive to Hobbycrafts here in the UK. The Women’s Institute Premium Acrylic Yarn is a 100% acrylic yarn. For this post, I am featuring the double knit (DK) yarn. About the Yarn The yarn is advertised as premium acrylic yarn as printed on the […]
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Learning the Stitch Count in a Pattern
You have found a nice stitch design and you want to make a tension square before adding the design to your project. Let’s say the stitch you are about to work on is the cable stitch, and you were prompted that the stitch requires multiple of 3 stitches + 2 + 1 for the base […]
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Loving my new Susan Bates Inline Crochet Hooks
I’m loving my new sets of Susan Bates crochet hooks. I know I’m a fan of Tulip crochet hooks 100% but I wanted to try an inline crochet. I will post a blog with regards to the 2 types of crochet hooks. If you are interested to get these hooks here is the link to […]
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The thick of it, doubling double knit
Have you tried doubling your yarn to create a yarn palette? Here, I started making a blanket using a corner to corner stitch. At the moment, using 2 colorways of yarn can make up to three color palette. I am using a #marrineryarn double knit. This yarn is suitable for 4mm crochet hook. But since […]
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The Double Crochet Filet Pattern that follows the Rule of 6.
Have you ever seen a crochet pattern that follows a rule of 6? As I am following this pattern also called “Which Way Up Filet Pattern” , it is kind of confusing where to put the filet stitch is. I have come up with a solution and it turned out that there are 6 rules […]
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Fishers of Men
This is a notice before you proceed, this page may contain ads, affiliates links when available. You can checkout my privacy policy on the footer below. Here is new yarn palette inspiration I called Fishers of Men, inspired by the color of the sea and the sky with an accent of yellow representing the sun […]
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Rusted Terracotta
This is a notice before you proceed, this page may contain ads, affiliates links when available. You can checkout my privacy policy on the footer below. Rusted Terracotta is inspired by a village where I was born making pots using clay. After setting it in high temperature, the kiln turns this gray clay into a […]
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Princess in Solitude
Inspired by a flower that only only grows in the wild and cannot be domesticated. A yellow gold that forms the attractive center and white petals with a fierce sky blueish accent, and a shade of gray to balance the tone. Featured Materials Rico Creative Ricorumi DK Rico Creative Ricorumi DK, made of 100% cotton […]
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Working on connecting multiple color variations of the Floral Granny Square
This is a notice before you proceed, this page may contain ads, affiliates links when available. You can checkout my privacy policy on the footer below. It is such a beauty to be able to crochet the Floral Granny Square in multiple variations of yarn color. If you are interested to get this pattern it is […]
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Making the Tinee Granny Square
Step by Step Instructions Crochet Stitches Standard: I am using the US/ International Standards You will need the following: Let’s get started Tension is very important, the yarn must be able to glide smoothly from your tension hand to the working hand, not too tight not too lose and follow the gauge of your hook. […]