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Granny Chic: 7 Tissue Box Crochet Cozies

Last Updated on: October 18, 2022 by Kathryn

here was a point in the history of crafts home decorating when just about every home had cozies to cover up unmentionables including toilet paper rolls and tissue boxes. Feeling inspired by this retro home decor – take a look at these seven crochet tissue box cozies, three of which are available as free crochet patterns.

20 Inspiring Examples of Glass + Crochet

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Kathryn

I love looking at examples of how crochet can be combined with other products to make creative items. I’ve looked at crochet with fabric, denim, paper, stones and driftwood. Today let’s look at crochet with glass!

Vintage Crochet History: 1940

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Kathryn

It’s time to begin a new decade in my research into vintage crochet history. We finished up 1930s crochet and now let’s move into the 1940’s, starting, of course, with the first year of the decade. Here’s what I found so far in crochet from 1940.

Crochet Inspiration: 60 Chevrons, Ripples, Waves (Patterns and Photos)

Last Updated on: October 18, 2022 by Kathryn

Crochet chevrons (also known as ripples or waves) are a popular, beautiful, simple crochet pattern that can be used to make anything from a headband to a blanket. I love chevrons and want to encourage you to try them if you’ve never used them before. This roundup is intended to inspire you!

Bicycle Crochet Inspiration for National Bike Month

Last Updated on: October 18, 2022 by Kathryn

Did you know that May is National Bike Month? Crochet and bicycling can go hand in hand. Of course, you probably shouldn’t crochet while you’re on the bike but you can definitely crochet for your bike. A bicycle decorated with one of a kind crochet is a beautiful, personalized work of art. Here are some photos of bicycle crochet to inspire you!

All You Might Want to Know About How Crochet Heals People

Last Updated on: October 18, 2022 by Kathryn

Inspired by reading Love in Every Stitch, I decided to go through my archives and review all of the articles I’ve written over the years about how crochet has helped people. Of course, I love the personal stories the most but I like anytime I can share about the mental and physical health benefits of crochet. Then I got to wondering – why haven’t I collected all of these articles in one place? Well, I ask that no longer – here is the archive of crochet health stories to date.

New Crochet Patterns and More Crafty Link Love

Last Updated on: September 20, 2023 by Kathryn

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

Do you like the terrific free and paid knit and crochet patterns from designer @jessie_athome? Make sure to check her out on Ravelry and give some love to her designs there.

Something Special

In case you missed it last week, I’ve rounded up 100 free crochet scarf patterns over at About.com Crochet. Click over there and bookmark that page for anytime you might want to crochet a new scarf!

Crochet Quote

“Mixed in among this rollercoaster ride of trying to have a baby was my return to crochet. I crocheted a lot as I stayed up late wondering if I would ever be a mother. I crocheted afghans for friends and family for Christmas, birthdays and other holidays, plus miles of scarves for charity. The hours of simple soothing stitches helped ease some of my heartache and gave me space to just be and not have to explain my sorrow to others.” – @mamas2hands from a great post on crochet, art and healing

Crochet Art

I’m in love with this Teatime Crochet Wall Art by Lazy Hobbyhopper

Seattle-based crochet artist Mandy Greer is having a big sale of fabric and other art supplies this weekend only in her studio