Have you ever walked into your craft room, reached into your stash, and found yourself pulling out the same soft sage green you have been drawn to all week? Or noticed that on hard days you always reach for warm cream and never anything bright? That is not a coincidence. […]
Sandra Regev
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You know those mornings when you want to look put-together but you really just want to be comfortable? That is exactly why I made this poncho. I put it on over a plain black top and my husband said, “Oh, you look nice today.” That is all I needed to […]
If you’ve been looking for a crochet bag that looks expensive, feels satisfying to make, and actually gets compliments every time you carry it, this is the one. This waffle stitch Japanese knot bag combines two of the most beautiful things in crochet: the deeply textured waffle stitch and the […]
In the May 2026 Crochet Designer Showcase, we meet Amber from Bliss This by Amber Celebrating the crochet community! Let’s get to know her and find 5 free patterns from her super gorgeous collection of accessories! Every month starting in April 2024, I will post a new crochet designer showcase here […]
Every crochet bag strap stretches eventually. You finish your bag, you are proud of it, you carry it once and by the end of the day the strap is hitting your knees. It is not your yarn. It is not your hook. It is the construction. These three straps solve […]
I made this for myself. That is where this whole thing started. It was close to Valentine’s Day and I decided that this year, I am going to love myself a little more. No waiting for someone to give me something nice. I am going to make myself something beautiful. […]
Most people think they know why crochet is good for you. They say:“it’s relaxing”“it’s creative”“it’s a nice hobby” And yes… that’s all true. But I feel like there are some benefits that don’t get talked about enough. The small things that happen quietly while you crochet and somehow make a […]
Something interesting is happening right now. Crochet is not just “back in style” and it feels like a whole new group of people is picking it up. And honestly… they don’t all look like the typical “craft people” we used to imagine. I’ve been noticing this more and more, and […]
I have a wrap hanging in my wardrobe right now that I am genuinely proud of. The colors are stunning, it is variegated, warm, exactly what I imagined when I ordered the yarn online. I wore it the day I finished it. But only over a long-sleeved top. Never directly […]
If you want a border that looks impressive but takes almost no skill to make, this is the one. The braided crochet border uses just two things: a slip stitch and a chain. That is the entire stitch repeat. The trick that makes it look so neat and professional is […]