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Some Important Tips for Writing Concise, Accurate Patterns
Writing patterns to share with others can be a little tricky… I’ve gathered some tips here that will make writing your own so much easier. There are a lot of easily avoidable things to make patterns easier to follow whether they’re for yourself, or for others. Tip #1: Keep notes as you crochet! It is…
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Crochet Inspiration for Warm Weather!
The weather is heating up and I’ve been in the mood to make some cute tops like the ones I’ve been seeing all over Pinterest and Tiktok. So many new patterns and designs are being posted right now and Here’s some inspo to get your ideas flowing! And if you’re interested in the exact pattern,…
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Fuzzy Cup Cozy Pattern
Switching things up this week and giving y’all a free pattern! If you’re like me and you like cold drinks all year long, you’ll love this cup cozy. Spring is here, but if you’re in Chicago like me you’ll probably need this pattern for a couple more weeks! This specific design perfectly fits a medium…
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Is Fast Fashion Killing the Value of Craft?
A brief dive into the ethics of fiber arts in fast fashion Crochet has been a pretty consistent trend over the last couple of years. There were airy, summer tops and crochet bikinis, and in the fall and winter there was a rise in handmade boleros and sweaters. According to trend predictors like WGSN, consumers…
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Decoding The Secret Language of Crochet Patterns
It’s a longstanding joke that crocheters, knitters, etc. speak in their own languages when writing patterns and sharing tips. In my previous post, I mentioned that the best place to start was by watching tutorial videos. The next step after that is getting familiar with written patterns. These abbreviations are really intimidating until you get…
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Three Tested (and loved) Crochet Hacks to Try This Weekend
1. Seamless transitions when switching colors This tip from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts on Instagram immediately blew my mind the first time I saw it. Before this, when I’d switch colors I would just hook the second color in and have to go back and secure it later with a needle. In this video you can…
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Get Started Crocheting!
Learning what supplies you really need and where to begin For my first ever blog post, I think its appropriate to start somewhere at the beginning. I want this blog to be a comfortable place for everyone, no matter where you’re at in your crafting journey. Starting out can seem kind of intimidating and costly,…