Here’s this week’s roundup celebrating the best new crochet pattern releases, both free and for sale. You’ll also find updates in crochet health, news, fashion, art, books and more from this fabulous craft.
From a Sponsor, For a Cause
Jessie At Home shared Cast Off Chemo. “Cast-Off Chemo! is a charitable program established by yarn industry professionals with the purpose of raising a $1 million ($1,000,000) dollars to fund research that will end the need for chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment and, ultimately, cure potentially all cancers.”
Something Special: Autumn!
photo by YarnValet
It’s autumn. Here are ten ideas of what to crochet for autumn. And a roundup of October holidays to also inspire your crafting.
Crochet Art
Art of Yarnbombing shared: “The ladies from Bruny Island Respite House BIRCH have been doing some great yarn bombing in the Jane Finn room at the Bruny Island Health Centre in Alonnah on Bruny Island, Tasmania”
About the Woomi app: “from crochet to code“
Where to see Nathan Vincent’s crochet art on exhibit this season
Crochet Books and Magazines
Twinkie Chan is featured in the new Caboodle magazine (out of the UK)
Planet June reviewed two of Kim Guzman’s Tunisian crochet books
Crochet Refresher book review by Marty Miller
Squirrel Picnic is crocheting like crazy for The Big Acorn Race book due out next spring
Crochet Health
Andee Graves shared her experience with Repetitive Stress Injury and recovering to be able to crochet
Crafty Escapism shared how crafting with others has been helpful
Crochet Fashion
It looks like there were some new Dolce and Gabbana crochet purses on the runway in Milan … see some other D&G crochet purses
Milan Fashion Week, Arthur Arbesser, this striped dress is possibly crochet
Crochet Designers
Crochet designer profile: interview and pattern roundup of Alessandra from Just Be Happy Crochet for Hispanic Heritage Month series from Underground Crafter. Marie also interviewed crochet designer Olivia Silva this week.
And Marie herself is the featured crochet designer in Moogly’s showcase
Stacy of Fresh Stitches shared the most meaningful thing she’s ever crocheted with LoveCrochet
Meet ACCROchet on The Crochet Cafe
Natalia from Outstanding Crochet has opened her pattern shop on Etsy
Design Your Own Crochet using Stitch Fiddle site
Crochet Patterns
Granite cowl free crochet pattern by Chaleur Life for My Hobby is Crochet
Cluster Rows Scarf free crochet pattern from Family Craft Studios
Rocket Shrug crochet pattern for sale from ACCROchet
Cadha’s Celtic Capelet crochet pattern for sale from Recrochetions
Hexagon scarf free crochet pattern from Fiber Flux
Stripes and Blocks scarf free crochet pattern from Moogly
Primary Colors crochet blanket free pattern from Underground Crafter
Striped hot air balloon free crochet appliqué pattern from Crochet Spot
Pumpkin Applique free crochet pattern from Rescued Paw Designs
Halloween doily free crochet pattern from Bella Crochet
The Perfect, Adaptable Crochet Christmas Blanket Pattern – designed by Repeat Crafter Me who also has a really cute free pattern this week for a crochet sun hat and rainbow costume.
Crochet Tutorials
My guide to yo-yo crochet at Red Heart blog which includes an Adjustable Ring tutorial
My c2c crochet tutorial at Craftsy blog
How to crochet Glover Stitch from Meladora’s Creations
How to crochet granny stripes from Fiber Flux
How to upcycle thick wire coat hangers with t-shirt yarn crochet from Lazy Daisy Jones
How to Crochet a Granny Triangle and Use It For Bunting from Patchwork Posse
How to Knitfelt (Full) Crochet in the Washer/Dryer from Underground Crafter
10 doily ideas from @molliemakes; see more examples of upcycled doilies!
Crochet News
“In the spirit of promoting awareness of the disease and celebrating the efforts of caregivers across Lincoln County who work with people that suffer from (Alzheimer’s), the Lincoln County Senior Center will celebrate “Caregiver Appreciation Day” and promote awareness with a “healing tree” that will stand in the front lot at the entrance of their facility. The tree will be swaddled with crochet and knitted strips wrapped around the tree trunk and limbs.”
An update on various projects honoring Marinke posted by her sister
Yarn Things
How to Read a Yarn Label from Illuminate Crochet
Other Crafty Stuff
September’s posts for MandalasForMarinke
Artizan: Made By Hand has a great article about the symbolism of circles in arts and crafts
Photo by @milkpetal (Instagram)
Over the Moon has some posts on Colour Theory for Craft
