In this post you’ll find links to the best of the best in crochet art, crochet patterns, crochet fashion from all around the web this week.
Sponsor Love
Have you seen the Link Blast posts that Jessie At Home does each week? They’re similar to my link love roundups, but she features stuff in both knit and crochet from various spots around the web.
Something Special – Contribute
“Next year 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day in the USA plan on spreading blankets around the Nelson Mandela statue in Washington DC on Nelson Mandela Day. Join us as we set our own record in Washington DC in July 2016! We have goals of 670 blankets in 2016 and 6,700 in 2017!” via @redheartyarns; photo via stelcrochet
Or join The Crochet Challenge via @bhookedcrochet. “The Challenge is open worldwide to anyone who would like to participate. Each participant will complete the afghan pictured above (in the colors of their choice) to donate it to Warm Up America! Foundation.”
Crochet Art
Inside Crochet had a write-up about the upcoming October crochet art exhibit by Kate Jenkins
UNITY yarnbomb via @NaomiRAG
“The Purly Queens, Albany’s notorious Yarn Bombers, have celebrated the 20th anniversary of National Tree day with a covert operation at Middleton Beach, ‘Operation Tree Cosy‘”
Crochet dragonflies by Vicky of String Theory Crochet
Crochet Books
Colorful Crochet Lace by Mary Jane Hall reviewed by Oombawka Design (and by me over on About.com)
Granny Squares and Shapes: 20 Crochet Projects for You and Your Home by Sue Pinner has been released
Not Your Average Crochet shared the books in her library that feature both knit and crochet patterns
7 Must-Find Vintage Crochet Books
Crochet Health
Little Cosy Things recapped her Craft as Therapy moderator experience. “I began my week by introducing myself to the community and sharing a little bit about my infertility journey, my diagnosis of PCOS and endometrosis, and how crochet has become my therapy with coping with the loss and emotional stress. I was flooded with support, well wishes, and stories from other crafters who not only are on their own journey of infertility, but who have also overcome their struggle and welcomed little miracles of their own. Truly inspirational, and such courage to share too.”
@meetmeatmikes shared a post about the Brown Owls, a grown-up crafty version of The Brownies, and how crafting together was healing in so many ways, writing in part: “Meetings were full of learning and happy chatter. Whatever we knew, we shared, figuring that the benefits of helping each other out were so delightful that notions of trade secrets or competitive advantage should most definitely be completely ignored. Helping one another felt good.”
Crochet Fashion
Lisa Snowdon in crochet swimsuit
Rokoko crochet flare pants and halter via Outstanding Crochet. It looks like these are actually a granny motif print, not truly crocheted, but still beautiful.
Crochet Designers
@jessie_athome did a crochet designer roundup of @poetryinyarn
Hello Hart interviewed crochetgirl99 about her GypsyFlowerShawl
Happily Hooked interviewed Sara Koenig, the owner of Momma’s JAM Pack Crochet Word Charts
@mamas2hands shared a post about how she became a crochet designer
Crochet Patterns
Cherry blossom crochet halter corset pattern for sale from @crochetkitten who provides a related tutorial for working with boning
Crochet crop top free pattern from @crochet_stuff
Crochet dress pattern for sale from Mon Petit Violon
Chevron cowl free crochet pattern from @jessie_athome
Summer crochet wrap free pattern by Amy @StitchAndUnwind
Chunky crochet cowl free pattern @mamainastitch
Bamboo lace crochet necklace (or headband) free pattern @fiberflux
Chained beanie free crochet hat pattern from Rescued Paw
Baby hat free crochet pattern from JR Crochet Designs
Plaited throw crochet blanket pattern for sale from @feltedbutton
Crochet cake dome free pattern from Women24
Crochet basket pattern for sale from @gleefulthings
Diamond mesh bottle holder free crochet cozy pattern from Meladora’s Creations
Southern Belle doily free crochet pattern from BellaCrochet
Crochet coffee mug coasters free pattern @repeatcrafterme
Nautical coasters crochet pattern set for sale @crochetspot
Crochet square free pattern from Suz Place
Pencil case crochet monster pattern for sale from @JBHcrochet
Frog headband crochet pattern free from Hopeful Honey
Basketball rug free crochet pattern @repeatcrafterme
Crochet Tutorials
How to crochet linked double crochet stitch @menglar
Tutorial for making a stashbusting crochet scarf @spincushions
How to Frame Your Crochet Art from The Shtick I Do
How to Make Your Amigurumi’s Head Turn @squirrelpicnic
Crochet News
@artlikebread introduced us to MayaWorks, which makes fair trade crochet kippot (yarmulkes)
Yarn Things
@Recrochetions interviewed yarn dyer Lynette Connors of DragynKnits
Other Crafty Stuff
DIY pom pom mobile tutorial @habitulhomebody
3 Comments
Thanks so much for including my tutorial in your roundup. You rock!
Love the video!
Yay! Thanks again, Kathryn! It’s all so interesting! :)