recommendations

When I first saw crochet arcade stitch, and I immediately thought “I HAVE TO learn it!”. Some stitches are truly breathtaking, and surprise you with their beauty when you look at them for the first time. This lovely technique combines geometric, repetitive pattern with lacy structure. Little eyelets are shaped evenly and make the ‘arches’…

Today’s theme is all about crochet pocket shawl pattern ideas, so don’t wait and make yourself this winter staple! In Quick Roundup series I share 5-10 best ideas for crochet techniques, projects and patterns that caught my eye, so stay tuned for next parts! If you want to learn more, read my articles, check out my…

I bet you’ve seen a lot of crochet honeycomb projects already, but there’s so much to it, I just had to write about it! Simplicity of the honeycomb pattern inspires crochet artists all over the world, and they come up with truly amazing ideas. Dive into this little analysis of mine and get inspired! Find…

Elegant and feminine, like a meadow of flowers! Yes, I’m talking about Jasmine Stitch, the hero of today’s article. It looks divine, especially when made with soft and fluffy yarn. And guess what… it’s actually easier to make than you think! If you haven’t tried it already, today’s the best day for new adventures 😉…

Hello, friends! I’ve got exciting news today, because I was invited to contribute to the first issue of Your Crochet Magazine. It was a long time in the making, but it’s finally here, and I love the final result! I hope you’ll love it as well 🙂 ◉ What is Your Crochet Magazine? It’s the first issue…

It’s time for another stitch analysis, so sit back, relax and learn more about Suzette Stitch! Find more inspiration in my Recommendation Series, because I’ve analyzed lots of cool crochet stitches and projects there. Learn more about Star Stitch Ideas, Dune Blanket Ideas, or explore The Best Flowery Crochet Stitches. This lovely crochet technique is…

When we are talking about iconic designs, Dune Blanket by Lucy of Attic 24 is definitely one of them! Beautiful shell stitch variation works perfectly with original colorway, but – as you will soon see – other color combinations bring out the unexpected. If you’ve been following my Recommendation Series, you may have noticed that…

Need a cool crochet plant hanger to showcase your plant babies? If so, then you are in the right place, because I’ve got some free patterns for you. In Quick Roundup series I share 5-10 best ideas for crochet techniques, projects and patterns that caught my eye, so stay tuned for next parts! If you want…

Crochet flower stitches are exactly what you need for the upcoming spring. They work fantastically in a variety of projects, because they can look fun, subtle, or lively – depending on the colors you choose. If you are looking for a new crochet project, be sure to check out my recommendations in the second part…

When researching the theme for my previous article titled Fantastic Harlequin Stitch Ideas, I’ve found this amazing stitch, which is called Bavarian Stitch. It’s known under this name, or associated with famous Wool-Eater Blanket pattern, as well as often confused with Catherine’s Wheel Stitch. To see how it’s made, I went on a hunt for…

I’ve decided to make a list of Ukrainian Designers specializing in crochet, because buying their patterns is the easiest way in which we can help them directly. After russian aggression on Ukraine most people fled the country, but not all had this opportunity. Some of them stayed to help those who fight, or because they…

Anna’s Tales CAL is a crochet baby blanket pattern and it was designed by Krisztina Anna Matejcsok-Edomer, who is bettern known as K.A.M.E Crochet. This intricate pattern is worked in the round and features a lot of amazing crochet stitches, such as puff and shell stitch variations, lacy stitches and structural post stitches. The best…

To honor and celebrate this year’s Earth Day, I’ve got a bunch of tips on how to use eco-friendly crochet ideas in our life. In the first part I will list some of the things you can do to reduce your footprint and maximize your potential for eco-friendly changes in your crafty life. In the…

Have you ever heard about Bullion Stitch? If not, that’s not surprising, because it’s not a very popular one. In fact, this technique is much more popular in embroidery and helps creators make lovely three-dimensional elements. In the world of crochet bullion stitch is reserved for the ambitious and tackled by few – mostly, because it’s…

Alpine stitch is so nice, and so easy! Clever combination of basic stitches, with a little bit of front post technique, creates very interesting effect. Have you ever tried it? It’s so much fun! This lovely stitch is great for blankets, because it works up fast and creates amazing texture. It’s also a great choice…

There is an immense joy in making little crochet pieces and combining them together to make something bigger. This is definitely the case in amazing Battenberg Blanket by Sandra Paul, which consists of colorful little squares, that are so easy to make, each one of you will be able to make them. Sounds cool? I…

Crochet star blanket patterns are a fantastic alternative to regular-shaped ones, such as rectangular, or circular. You can interpret this unique shape in many ways, because you can easily modify the amount of arms your star will have. Baby blankets of this shape will be a great baby shower gifts, especially when paired with other…

If you would be happy spending all your days on a meadow full of flowers, but you don’t have the garden on your own, this post is for your. We all know that the world of crochet is full of fantastic floral motifs, but today’s hero won my heart! I’m talking about puff flower, of course!…

Today’s article is all about chevron stitch! In design, you can find motifs so obvious, that we don’t even think about them. Simple geometric shapes, such as squares, triangles or circles can become invisible to us, observers, because they are employed to create bigger structures. These structures, organized in intricate patterns and color stories, create…