The latest on crochet, yarn, and the many places in between.
Instagram has no shortage of crochet related accounts. The photos, makers and projects to scroll through are endless and can provide an amazing source of connection and inspiration. One of the things I discovered since creating my own account was the consistent support that crocheters have and often display towards each other. Hashtags like #followfriday and #communityovercompetition are great examples of the encouraging themes within the online crafting world.
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If you have stepped foot into a Michaels store in search of crochet goodies, you are most likely familiar with the Loops and Threads brand. It is exclusive to Michaels and is their own product line. The Impeccable yarn is one of my “go to” brands, with a few skeins always stashed away in my yarn bin or a couple always in my cart when I go to Michaels.
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*I am not being paid or compensated for this review. This write up includes my honest thoughts and impressions on these products through personal use*
Let’s talk crochet hooks. Through the accounts I follow on Instagram and also from some of the crochet groups I’m part of on Facebook, I kept hearing the name “Furls” being mentioned. “They’re the best hook I ever owned!” and “they are gorgeous hooks!” were fairly common remarks from numerous people. Clearly, I needed to look into this brand.
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Are you ready for the easiest crochet hat pattern? The Striped Herringbone Hat is a wonderful project for beginners because it doesn’t involve increasing or decreasing. It’s worked up as a flat panel and stitched together at the end. In fact, this was the first crochet hat one of my pattern testers made and it looked absolutely gorgeous. Don’t feel intimidated by the name either! If you don’t know how to create the herringbone half double crochet stitch, I will teach you! Everything you need to know is in this post so let’s dive in!
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This mini crochet drawstring pouch is super cute and a fun beginner project! It uses the basic stitches and has so many uses. Made with acrylic or cotton worsted weight yarn, it’s a small project that would be ideal for stash busting or if you’re looking for some ideas to fill up a basket on your market table.
Originally published in 2019, this mini drawstring pouch has received a refreshing update in April 2023! This pattern was first called the “Simply Striped Drawstring Pouch”. It has been updated to be more beginner friendly using only one colour throughout the bag. If you prefer the striped version, simply change yarn colours each round. The stitch counts and instructions remain the same, the only real difference is the layout of the pattern has been updated to reflect my current designs.
Find all the details to this fun and free crochet pattern below…
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The moss stitch (also known as the linen stitch and granite stitch) is a simple and repetitive pattern that is a great for beginners looking for a simple project. Depending on the yarn and hook used, it can work up to be fairly dense without the appearance of holes or gaps while still maintaining a flexible drape. For this reason, it is a common stitch for washcloths, scarfs and blankets.
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Hi friends! If you are part of any crochet groups on Facebook, or browse through related blogs and posts on Instagram, you have probably seen some crochet slang being used. Some of them can be pretty confusing and there so many that they can be hard to keep track of.
I have gone through and made a handy list, just for you! I’ve compiled the most popular crochet slang so you can bookmark it, save it to your phone, or pin it to your crochet Pinterest board for future reference.
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