Hello! Christmas is a little bit different this year, but it doesn’t make us less keen to shower our loved ones with thoughtful gifts. Hopefully this Crochet Gift Guide will make it easier for you to find interesting pieces for yourself or other avid makers! We, crocheters, most probably will gift our own creations to…
Have you ever heard of African Flower? This crochet motif is very popular, because it’s easy to do and you can adjust it to any shape you like. You will find these cute flowers used in afghans, baby blankets, as coasters or even as parts of amigurumi animals. â—‰ Never tried it before? Read the…
As you may know, I love exploring new ideas in crochet, so I’m not constricting myself to any rules! My stitch series are growing and growing, but it’s good to stir things up a little now and then. Today’s hero is one of the most popular crochet baby blanket designs with almost 1500 versions on…
Today’s theme is Mandala Madness, which is one of the most beloved patterns of all time, designed by ultra-talented Helen Shrimpton of Crystals and Crochet. This amazing circular blanket is so full of details, that it was published as a CAL, so that everybody could work together and share their experiences during the process. It…
Is there more known and beloved crochet technique than granny square? When I was a beginner crocheter, I was a little bit confused at first, because it looked like everyone is using this name very loosely. For example, simple squares made with double crochet or mixed stitch squares would be called granny. Now I know…
There’s nothing more satisfying for me than learning new crochet stitches. This structural beauty was made by Claudetta Crochet, who has a fantastic video tutorial on this technique. Clever variation on a puff stitch creates braided, squishy structure. Structural but soft stitch If you are familiar with crochet fundamentals, you shouldn’t have any problems with…
While looking for some inspiration, I’ve found amazing tutorial by one of my favorite crocheters, Robin. Fun variation on classic shell stitch combines puff stitch and shells in the most elegant way. Structural stitch will be useful in winter accessories or soft baby blankets, because it creates warm and delicate fabric. versatile and beautiful stitch…
Have you started your gift-hunting yet? If not, you better start looking around for some cool presents! All of us, who have kids in the family know that they are the most excited gift receivers. This year make a responsible decision and don’t buy – make a toy by yourself! If you haven’t tried amigurumi…
Everyday, when I browse the web for inspiration, I find a lot of amazing designs that are right up my alley! It’s amazing how rich and creative the world of crochet is. It’s impossible to try out all the projects, so often I gravitate towards the simplest ones. When I was a beginner myself, I…