Here is this week’s edition of crochet link love where I try to support the crochet community by sharing links to the best of the best in crochet art, crochet patterns, crochet fashion and more from around the web this week.
Sponsor Love
Check out the wonderful crochet patterns by Jessie At Home
Crochet Quote
“I have turned to the fiber arts as quick therapy. The repetitive motions are very meditative but yet need enough attention it can break my thought process as it relates to thinking about death and dying. A few times, on really bad days, I have poured the anxiety into whatever I was making to get rid of it – and most of the time it worked.” [email protected] in a great post about living with thanatophobia
Crochet Art
Crochet artist Kate Jenkins is taking commissions for her sequined crochet kiss lips for Valentine’s Day. Jenkins has had some good press lately including in @molliemakes, The Sunday Telegraph magazine Stella and Malatinta magazine (@malatintamag)
Crochet flower art from @hijennybrown
Filet crochet dragon from RSS Designs in Fiber
Resobox Gallery is exhibiting 4000 amigurumi contributed by over 140 artists from 32 different countries; spotted via @craftgossip
Crochet Books
@crochetkween reviewed Tunisian Crochet Shawls by Sharon Silverman
Crochet Fashion
Helen Rodel crochet dress on Luisa Via Roma
Braided crochet headband by KLJT
Crochet Designers
@UCrafter interviews Tanis Galik about Intermeshing Crochet
Crochet designer BellaCrochet interviews crochet maker Pamela Tasny
Crochet Patterns
Amigurumi crochet cat patterns for sale from @planetjune
Free crochet heart pattern with video tutorial by @bhookedcrochet
Free crochet cowl and crochet slouch hat set patterns by Little Monkeys Crochet
Crochet slouch hat free pattern from @jessie_athome
Free kids’ crochet hat pattern from Country Willow Designs; additional sizes available for sale
Snowflake throw crochet pattern free from @redheartyarns
Chunky color block crochet cowl free pattern from Tangled Happy
Free crochet hat pattern @mooglyblog
Men’s crochet beanie hat free pattern from @ElkStudio_
Cosy mug hugs free crochet pattern @SimplyCrochet_
Crochet tea towel free pattern from Crochetology
Crochet daffodil flower pattern free from String Theory Crochet
Crochet earrings free pattern @crochetspot
Stroller pouch free crochet pattern from AlliCrafts
T-shirt yarn crochet heart pattern for sale from Crochet in Paternoster
Free vintage crochet doily pattern @olgalacycrochet
How to learn broomstick lace crochet with 5 pattern suggestions including this Mon Petit Violin cardigan; my article over on @beCraftsy
Simple kids’ crochet handwarmers free pattern from @creativejmom
Crochet punctuation free patterns from @mooglyblog
Crochet Tutorials
Crochet Flower Heart-Shaped Wreath Tutorial free from Attic24
How to crochet a heart garland video tutorial by @twinkiechan
How to read crochet granny square charts by Little Treasures
Crochet Basics: How to Crochet a Chain Stitch and Base Chain by Illuminate Crochet
How to Increase with Post Stitches @mooglyblog
Crochet Tips
Rohn Strong offers crochet sweater pattern tips @crochetme
Yarn Stuff
Save 20% on Vanna White’s signature yarns via @lionbrandyarn in January; a portion of all sales go to St. Jude’s.
Annie’s Yarn Shop launched with a Grand Opening Sale
@gleefulthings recommends buying mill ends for an affordable yarn choice
Yarn Dyeing with Wilton Icing Dyes @freshstitches
Forever in Fibre introduces us to Massam wool
Other Crafty Things
Pip of @meetmeatmikes shows a sneak peek of her new craft book titled Craft for the Soul
Yarn lollipops tutorial from @repeatcrafterme
“Cardiac radiographer and designer Brooke Roberts has used digital knitting technology to create garments with patterns based on MRI brain scans and medical imagery” via @dezeen (with artist interview)
Detailed looked at shibori textile master work from Suzusan for designer fashion collections like Dior and Yohji Yamamoto via @susiebubble
DIY Photo Compact Mirror Kit from The Weekend Store
Special Thanks
HUGS …
- To Amanda Lightfoot for this lovely comment: “Hi Kathryn! I love your blog! I check it daily to see your posts. I love crochet as well. Learned how as a young girl. I wanted to let you know that I crochet with a chronic illness. I am in stage 4 renal failure. I have dialysis treatment 3 days a week and am currently waiting for a transplant. I often crochet to help pass the 4 hours of each treatment. I have made numerous items for friends and family during treatments. Please continue to inspire others as you have and continue to inspire me.”
- As well as Crystal Wall who commented, “Thanks for all the gorgeous pictures. I love all of them. You showcased a few projects that I saved. I love your blog, follow you on BlogLovin. Read every post. Thanks for great crochet!”
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Fabulous selection in the link love Kathryn!
Thank you for including mine.
Just started to crochet and need pointers can you please help me
You can find some basic crochet tutorials here: https://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/how-to-crochet-crochet-tutorials-roundup/ … There are also tons of great beginner crochet videos online – I’d recommend starting with Moogly or CrochetGeek. Alternatively, you can go to your local yarn store and see if they have crochet 101 classes. Welcome to the craft!
Another jam packed interesting post!
Thank you for including my heart pattern!
Thanks for including me, Kathryn, and for all the work you do to share the crochet love!
Absolutely love your inspiring posts. Explosions of creativity every time. Thank you!
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