Link Love for Best Crochet Patterns, Ideas and News

link love posts

Link love is my way of giving back to the crochet community by highlighting the great work out there each week from crochet bloggers, designers, artists and more. Last week I shared why I do this and why I think it’s important. Since I didn’t do any links last week, this week’s massive edition includes the best posts from the past two weeks in crochet.

Do you enjoy link love? It takes a lot of hard work. Donations appreciated to keep it going. Every bit helps.

Something Special

crochet survey

There is one week left to share your thoughts and experience with crochet health in my survey.

Crochet Quote

“I love to read the vintage crochet patterns, peruse the project images, and learn about the popular crochet fashions of the late 1800s. I have crocheted from a few of these antique patterns, and I recommend the adventure for every crocheter.” – Toni Rexroat at @crochetme

Crochet Art

Potted Baby Groot crochet GIF from @twinkiechan. This is actually a free crochet pattern but I wanted to put it in “art” today because the total GIF package is so creative.

Greedy for Colour has crocheted everything … including the kitchen sink

Controversial crochet time bomb art piece by @oleknyc via @knithacker; controversial because this yarn bomb might have killed marine life

Kate Jenkins created this great crochet book art for @ArtWaveFestival 2014

This is only one of nine panels in Crochetbug‘s 2014 North Carolina State Fair project. Amazing.

Crochet dress made of paper by Etsy’s purldesign via @recyclart; reminds me a little of the work of Ivano Vitali

Crochet Books and Publications

@SimplyCrochet_ has released two new guides: a pro and a beginners’ guide to crochet (via @molliemakes)

By Hook By Hand shared My Crochet Doll book by Isabelle Kessedjian

@crochetkween reviewed It Girl Crochet

@fiberflux reviewed the new I Like Crochet magazine; so did @mooglyblog

Crochet Designers

@gocrochet interviewed designer Lena Skvagerson (@lenainslo)

@crochetlounge did a crochet designer profile on Tara of Mamachee

Crochet Fashion

Outstanding Crochet shared the bobble crochet dresses by Helen Rodel, a fashion designer I adore

Crochet Patterns

Cap sleeve baby cardigan crochet pattern free from @repeatcrafterme

Crochet bikini top free pattern from @gleefulthings

Rainbow crochet granny square afghan pattern for sale from Renate Kirkpatrick

Flower stole crochet pattern for sale from creJJtion

Crochet shawl free pattern by Annoo’s Crochet World

Violet Clouds throw free crochet blanket pattern from @fiberflux

Moroccan Nights crochet cuff pattern for sale from Little Treasures

Lacy Ladder Crochet Cowl Pattern by Sanity by Stitches spotted thanks to Tangled Happy

Charleston cloche hat crochet pattern for sale from Hopeful Honey

Child’s crochet hat pattern free from @RAKJpatterns

Bottom-up crochet beanie free pattern from @ElkStudio_

Kids’ crochet slouch hat pattern for sale from @JBHcrochet

Wool-eater crochet hat free pattern from @sarah_london

Diagonal bobbles clutch free crochet pattern from @UCrafter

Beaded crochet bag pattern free from Debi Y

Crochet market bag free pattern from @molliemakes

Button bunting free crochet pattern from @feltedbutton

Tapestry crochet coin purse free pattern from @mypoppetshop; check out these other crochet coin purses

Crochet fruit potholders free pattern by @acreativebeing on @tutsplus spotted in a @molliemakes roundup of 16 food-related DIY crafts; if you like food stuff check out these crochet food artists.

Candy bar purse free crochet pattern by @twinkiechan

Crochet elephant bookends free pattern from @mooglyblog

Free crochet doll’s dress pattern from My Recycled Bags

Crochet sailboat appliqué free pattern from @crochetspot

Microwave pinchers free crochet pattern from DragonflyMomOf2

Sun mandala free crochet pattern from Pops de Milk

Crochet Tutorials

How to Crochet Tall Stitches by @mooglyblog. I also have a tall crochet stitches tutorial but Moogly offers video instructions.

2 ways to do foundation single crochet from Illuminate Crochet

How to do something cool with the hidden loop in the hdc stitch via @myhobbyiscroche

How to Tunisian Crochet in the Round via @crochetme

Reversible first day/ last day crochet photo prop for Back to School via Hi Jenny Brown (a lot of detail in the patterns here but not a full pattern because you’ll have to work the letters out yourself or purchase the pattern specifically for those letters)

Crochet Tips

@crochetkitten suggests using stitch markers to keep crochet WIPs from unraveling

Crochet News

“Beryl, of Angell Green in Clifton, has been keeping her arthritis at bay by crocheting hundreds of poppies in aid of the Royal British Legion.”

Amazing crochet projects in South Africa. “Congregation members of the Duth Reformed Church in Welgelegen, Polokwane, crocheted 568 blankets, attached these to cover 1020m2 on a local school’s rugby field and will distribute these all over the country.” This is a world record attempt. See other crochet world records here.

Yarn Stuff

@planetjune shares Vinnis Colours Bamboo Yarn: “This yarn is hand dyed and balled by women from an economically depressed rural area of South Africa. The sale of this product has empowered them and brought economic benefits to their community.”