Marly Bird was asked to decide which yarn and colours she would choose for a kit at a discounted price. She chose one of my favourites, Patons Grace yarn. The kit includes nine balls of Patons Grace. This is mercerized cotton, and I love it for projects intended to last a very long time, including... The post Marly Bird: Curated Patons Grace Kits appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

My local Michaels Store location went self-checkout on May 8, 2024. One register is for cash and refunds, and the other four are now in self-checkout mode. Our local stitch group met the evening after them, running them for a day. I have seen that most people use plastic money, so cash isn't a big... The post Review: Michaels Stores Goes Self Check-Out appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

The newest pattern in summer 2024 is the Crochet Rustic Summer Adult Vest. This casual wearable is sized from extra small adult to 5 extra large. It's using one of my favourite yarns called Red Heart Roll With It Melange. The vest's colouring naturally emerges from the ball and works its magic to create the... The post Crochet Easy Rustic Summer Adult Vest Pattern appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

We've put together a list of 47 patterns for knitters, sewers and crocheters to enjoy. Outdoor themed that include blankets, party concepts, table settings, plant holders and much more. Realistically, all of these projects should not be left outside due to the weathering of the rain on the yarn. However, a lot of this would... The post 47 Backyard and Picnic Crochet and Knit Patterns appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

Are years of crocheting getting to your hands? Maybe it is time to adjust your tools to accommodate the changes in your body. For years, I have noticed my hands numbing occasionally. Picking up smaller tools like tapestry needles and even fashion-like small scissors is becoming more of a challenge for me. In 2024, the... The post Crochet Accessibility For Hands appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

Mix and match your yarns to create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging like this. This is a simplistic and minimalistic approach to decor. Don't underestimate the power of simplicity. Collect a dowel or maybe a stick during a hike. Get the instructions for this wall hanging here. The post Craft Wall Hanging with Photographic Tutorial appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

Once you have the materials collected and ready to go, a simple three-hour craft project. An inspired idea on Pinterest. In the world of crochet, crocheters tend to squawk about getting the free patterns once they see an idea. There's a joke about the seagulls screaming pattern, pattern, pattern. In my exhibit, two of the... The post Rock Seagulls on Cork Posts by The Water Craft appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

Yarnspirations asked me to develop a unique approach for something for them for the future. Daniel suggested we create at least one puppet to be the antagonist or maybe the voice of reason. The idea of scrappy was born. Daniel prefers to be behind the camera; Scrappy is the alter ego for Daniel. Daniel naturally... The post Scrappy & Nibbles Crochet Hand Puppets + Tutorial appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

Designed to yield as much yarn as possible with Caron Big Donut yarn, this blanket uses the C2C Brush Stitch as a base with a simplistic border to finish it off. Fast and easy to maintain, a colour strategy is at play here. Caron Big Donut, now discontinued by Michaels, was a long self-striping yarn.... The post Crochet Blanket Matches Carpet & Drapes appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more

How about a Holiday Scalloped Dishcloth for your decor this festive season? This is a simple dishcloth using Bernat Handicrafter Yarn using the Christmas Edition. It's about 7" square without the scalloped edging that is applied. I thought this was pretty basic but appropriate for the holiday season. The tutorial below will help you get... The post Crochet Christmas Scalloped Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial appeared first on The Crochet Crowd ..read more