Of all of the crochet blog posts that I read this week, these are the ones that I loved the most:
Smart Words About Crochet
- Which Came First: Patience or the Crocheter? @aboutcrochet thinks that there’s a correlation between patience and crochet. I consider myself an impatient crafter. Interesting post and some good comments on this one.
- New Technology and Needlework. @crochetkim shares how Ravelry has changed how things are for her as a crochet pattern designer.
- Crochet Design Evolution. @mamas2hands shares the process of creating one of her crochet patterns.
Great Crochet People Are Making
Absolutely love the crochet that Greedy for Colour added to her bike! Makes me want to update my post on 5 Must-Have Crochet Items for Bicyclists.
I am kind of loving these new candy stripe crochet hooks that Twinkie Chan is selling. @twinkiechan
Adorable Mustard Bow Crochet Dress from @monpetitviolon
I adore these swing tops that Royal Sisters is crocheting.
Helpful Tips and Tutorials and Adorable Patterns
- Worm Amigurumi Pattern. @caronyarns continues to publish lots of tiny amigurumi patterns and I kind of adore this one from @traciecrochets
- Monster Crochet Pattern. Cute toy pattern from Just be Happy.
- Shortcut for Speeding Up Crochet Animals. Another smart Tuesday Tip from @freshstitches.
- How to Crochet a Triple Treble. @crochetspot shares the trtr stitch.
- Succulent Crochet Collection. @planetjune has published a terrific collection of succulent plant patterns. I love succulents!
- Chitown Crochet Cowl. Free crochet pattern for adorable chunky cowl.
- Twisted Crochet Fringe Tutorial. Adorable and unique idea from @stistchstory
- How to Add a Crochet Edge to Paper. Love this creative idea that can be used for Valentine’s Cards and so much more! @sheepishknit
Yarn and Yarnbombing Posts
- A Positive First Yarnbombing Experience. @beberouge_ shares a rainbow-themed group effort at yarnbombing. And Twilight Taggers was also at the same event.
- How to Dye Yarn with Kool-Aid Popsicles. This is an older post by Maiya Knits that I found from a recent link by Tangled Happy.
Other Great Posts
- Interview with Love Me Ragged. @calleighsclips did a terrific interview of this Etsy crocheter.
And some special thanks this week:
Did you read an amazing crochet post this week? Share it in the comments!
