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Here’s what I’ve loved in crochet this week…
All the pretty potholders, imagine starlit nights and whispered secrets, let your groceries breathe, wrap yourself in breezy elegance, and…
A whimsical little friend, embrace springtime sunny days, stitch up a charming bird, and drift into summer dreams.
Quench your thirst the refreshing way, let your crochet kitchen garden bloom, a little softness is good for the soul, and sunflowers in all their glory.
The vintage charm of the love knot mesh, hook, line, and sinker, stitch the star turtle, and crochet meets contemporary art.
Ever heard of a catghan? Stitching by the shore, give your yarn scraps a second life with a simple braid, and dress to impress with handmade elegance.
Make those booties a little sturdier, crochet petals that last forever, never fear the zipper, and from crochet hooks to design books.
And now… onwards to your weekly What To Crochet Next issue!
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All the pretty potholders.
These are the perfect blend of practicality and artistry. The gradient effect technique she’s used is a unique touch.
Imagine starlit nights and whispered secrets.
Every stitch of this blanket tells a story. I love how its clever use of texture and self-striping yarn creates a playful spirit.
Let your groceries breathe.
I’ve always enjoyed Cintia’s blog, and her clever tutorials.
This one is perfect for when you want something quick and satisfying. Get your fruit and vegetables on your shopping trips in style!
Wrap yourself in breezy elegance.
This duster’s adjustable length and classic style make it a versatile wardrobe addition for the warmer months. Its two-row repeat is great for relaxing while listening to an audiobook. My kind of crochet project!
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A whimsical little friend.
Ever heard of the axolotl? It’s an aquatic salamander, and such a strange but fascinating creature. This crochet design, inspired by the animal, is a delightful dive into amigurumi without the sewing.
Embrace springtime sunny days.
This lacy tee’s design reminds me of sweet pea flowers in bloom. It’ll work up beautifully in bamboo or cotton yarn for a casual yet sophisticated look.
Stitch up a charming bird.
Calling all bird lovers! This design features the European Robin, but there’s more to it than that. You can customize it to create any feathered companion you like.
Drift into summer dreams.
This shawl’s open-weave design is great for warmer days and nights! Or a relaxing afternoon spent by the poolside.
I like how the little bobbles in between some of the rows add a touch of texture.
Quench your thirst the refreshing way.
This practical water bottle bag is just the thing for when you’re out and about.
The designer, Vashit Braha, made it so it’d fit most bottle sizes and feel comfortable to carry. It’d also make a great flourish to a plant hanging basket.
Let your crochet kitchen garden bloom.
Enjoy your morning drink while also celebrating the change of seasons!
This bundle gives you plenty of delightful, nature-inspired coaster designs to choose from. Create a matching set or mix it up.
A little softness is good for the soul.
A dishcloth is a great way to learn a stitch. Not only have you practiced a new skill, but you’ve also got an item ready for gifting or usage at home.
As Rhondda says about her design:
“The Baby Bean Stitch creates a beautiful woven like fabric that is completely reversible. You may sometimes see it called the Elizabeth Stitch. It is a very simple crochet stitch to learn. It is created using small puff stitches and chain spaces.”
Sunflowers in all their glory.
This is such a delightful twist on the classic granny square cardigan!
How I love sunflowers. 😊 The great thing about this design is it includes options for 10 sizes, video and photo tutorials to help you along.
This week’s insider crochet inspiration…
The vintage charm of the love knot mesh.
There are countless, often complicated ways to make the love knot mesh design. Luckily for us, the designer, Vashti, has created a much simpler version.
Now you can learn to use it in a vintage inspired design!
Hook, line, and sinker.
This aquarium is teeming with life… except not all is as it seems.
The sea life, the coral, and the surrounding plants are all crocheted! Set in a faux fish tank, the entire process took just over three months. It looks extraordinary.
Stitch the star turtle.
If you or someone you know enjoys the Discworld book series by Sir Terry Pratchett, you’ll be delighted to know you can make the great A’Tuin!
If you’re unfamiliar with the books, A’Tuin is a giant turtle that carries the world of Discworld on its back.
Crochet meets contemporary art.
Modern abstract landscape artworks are often so intriguing, but I’d never seen pieces in that vein using crochet and knitting before!
As the writeup about one of the artists, Lauren Tausend, says:
“Her pieces, titled ‘Mind Map’, have been constructed using a domestic knitting machine from the 70s and hand crochet techniques to transform the yarn into landscapes of color and texture.”
Ever heard of a catghan?
Ever been wandering through the internet, looking for crochet inspiration, and found a vintage-looking item you’d love to make?
Some generous and talented designers take those and turn them into a usable garment design for modern makers!
That’s what Vivian from VivCrochets has done in this video tutorial.
Stitching by the shore.
Eleonora, a part-time nurse and crochet designer who lives in the south-east of England combines her love of crocheting and the ocean on her delightful blog.
Follow along for colorful blanket designs, plenty of photos, and musings.
Give your yarn scraps a second life with a simple braid.
Sometimes, those pesky yarn leftovers are just too short to make a project with. So… what do you do with them?
One option, as Kristin M Roach suggests, is turning them into colorful braids! She also provides plenty of ideas for what to make once you’ve braided them.
Dress to impress with handmade elegance.
Crochet Foundry is a seasonal magazine full of crochet inspiration and designs based around a certain color and theme. As they mention in their bio:
“Every issue will feature a dedicated color story and theme, and each design will include instructions for sizes XS-5X. We want you to flaunt your crochet skills, with the comfort of creating a piece that will fit you perfectly!”
Make those booties a little sturdier.
Baby booties are a delightful thing to make for a little one, but what about when they start crawling and learning to stand and walk?
You’ll need more durable soles, and Doroteja shares how you make them.
Crochet petals that last forever.
Have a look at these beautiful, crocheted flower arrangements!
So artfully done, and colorful. The gallery is in Italian, but you should get the gist by just looking at the pictures.
Never fear the zipper.
Adding a zipper to a crochet project often makes it much easier to put on or more convenient to use, but… sometimes it’s a little difficult.
That’s where this excellent tutorial by Alice can help.
She also mentioned an idea for what to do with gauge swatches I’d never thought of before. How clever!
From crochet hooks to design books.
This graphic designer takes her inspiration from everything from stones she finds on a nature hike, to crocheted lace techniques!
Read the short, fascinating writeup for more on her process.
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