Of all of the crochet-related posts I read this week, these were the ones I thought you shouldn’t miss!
Something Special
Mollie Makes magazine released a one-off issue this week called Mollie Makes Home. I don’t know everything that is in it but I do know that some of the crochet includes a granny square motif pillow and a beginner’s granny blanket. The images are lovely.
Smart Crochet Posts
- Rediscovery of Crochet. I really loved this post from @yourwishcake about her not-so-happy history with crochet and then her adult rediscovery of the craft.
- Meet the Designer: Andrea Hoglan. A little bit about a crochet designer via Stitch and Unwind.
- Knitting and Crocheting Spaces at Home. This is another good post in the 31 Days of Organizing series by @websyarnstore
- Simply Crochet: On Mags and Blogs. Meme Rose had a good overview of the new Simply Crochet magazine and some smart things to say about how loving crochet blogs can make it hard to appreciate crochet magazines these days.
- The Origins of Filet Crochet. Crochet Me shares a little niche crochet history.
Beautiful Crochet Makes
Crocheted Lady Gaga in her Meat Dress spotted via Knithacker
One Sheepish Girl shared her crochet-edged calendar; follow the link to find her tutorial for crocheting around paper
@winkieflash shared this cute crochet bird she made awhile back and recently found again; also worth checking out is her next installment of the ongoing amazing crochet mandala series
@CarolineCh64 made her version of the Lambie Pie crochet pattern sold by Marilyn’s Medley on Luulla
How to Crochet
- How to DC in BLO. Via New Stitch a Day.
- How to Extended Single Crochet. With video tutorial from @mooglyblog
- How to Crochet in the Round. Via Aesthetic Nest.
- How to invisible decrease. Via @planetjune.
- Tips for Crocheting Teeny Tiny Antennae. Amigurumi advice from @freshstitches.
- Learn Amigurumi Basics. A starter post from @crochettoday. It recommends getting more info from @freshstitches, @planetjune and @mochimochiland who are all known for their ami skills.
Crochet Patterns
I Love Button’s by Emma shared a free crochet pattern for this cute stripy giraffe
Cheerful Ripple Crochet Blanket, a free pattern from Adventures in Thread
Toasty crochet handwarmers; a tutorial free from Bunny Mummy.
Crochet African Heart Pincushion, a free tutorial from @sandycherryhrt
Spike Stitch Crochet Heart Pattern from Petals to Picots (free pattern)
Cozy charm bracelet, free pattern from Cozy Things
The Dapper Toad is offering a free pattern for crochet mountains. Unique!
Planet June has a new set of baby cephalopod amigurumi patterns for sale. She says: “A perfect use for yarn scraps, these mini amigurumi take only 25-30m of yarn apiece, and work perfectly in any colour.”
Moogly did a nice roundup of free ruffle crochet patterns.
Crochet Dynamite offers a free pattern for upcycling capri sun bags with crochet to make a magazine tote bag.
Crochet Books
- Crochet One Skein Wonders. A preview from the co-editor Edie Eckman.
- The New Tunisian Crochet. Lion Brand shares that Dora Ohrenstein will be signing copies of her new book at their store on Valentine’s Day.
- Fashion Crochet. @UCrafter is doing a new series sharing vintage needlework publications and this one is a super interesting look at a 1970 crochet book.
- Vintage Mags and Leaflets. @anastaciaknits has some great photos this week of vintage needlework publications
Crochet Quote of the Week
“between much ado and the daily things, i – of course – crochet. i realize more than ever that it keeps me sane.” – Elisabeth Andree
Video
Via Irene Lundgaard
Yarn
- Mesh Yarn: How do I begin? Tips from Tanis Galik on working with this unique type of novelty yarn
- Spinner’s Bucket List. Sweet Georgia Yarns (@heysweetgeorgia) has put together a list of 80 things to learn / do as a yarn spinner.
Some Special Thanks
- PsychCentral for the positive review of Crochet Saved My Life. It was also mentioned in a lovely post by Netheranne.
- Laurie Wheeler for sharing the press release for Hook to Heal on the Crochet Liberation Front blog. It was also mentioned by Debi.
Happy weekend and happy reading! If this isn’t enough creative reading for you then you may also want to check out the “arts and smarts” link love roundup I’ve done over on my personal blog, Diary of a Smart Chick.
