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Things to Crochet - Find your fall crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers, featuring everything from the fun to the functional.

Things to Crochet

October 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

Find your fall crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers, featuring everything from the fun to the functional.

Is your summer crochet routine in need of a mix up? Try your hooks at one of these 10 brand new patterns, half of which are adorable handmade toy ideas!

Things to Crochet

July 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Is your summer crochet routine in need of a mix up? Try your hooks at one of these 10 brand new patterns, half of which are adorable handmade toy ideas!

Summer is a great time to grab a hook and whip up something summery! Try one of these fresh & airy crochet patterns this summer to change up your handmade routine.

Things to Crochet

June 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Summer is a great time to grab a hook and whip up something airy! If you’re hankering to hook up your next project, why not give one of these new ideas a closer look? 

Ten new patterns to crochet, February 2018.

Things to Crochet

February 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

This new crop of crochet patterns is so perfect for spring. No matter your crochet style, anyone can find a project to get excited about among this month’s new pattern picks! 

Feast your eyes on ten beautiful, new crochet patterns from independent designers, released in November and December 2017. All of these beauties would make lovely Christmas presents, even if it's just gifting the pattern to your favorite crocheter!

Things to Crochet

November 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

Feast your eyes on ten beautiful, new crochet patterns from independent designers, released in November and December 2017. All of these beauties would make lovely Christmas presents, even if it’s just gifting the pattern to your favorite crocheter!

From garden fairies to goats, these crochet patterns don't disappoint! Click through to find fall crocheting inspiration.

Things to Crochet

September 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

Would you look at these? From garden fairies to goats, these crochet patterns don’t disappoint!

Looking for something new to crochet? Try one of these newly published designs, featuring everything from cute to chic!

Things to Crochet

May 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to change up your yarn game this spring, any of these ten new designs are a great (and gorgeous) place to start!

10 beautiful patterns to inspire your spring crocheting!

Things to Crochet

February 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

Check these beauties out! In the last couple months, lots of awesome new crochet patterns were published. As expected, some really lovely, layering-friendly shawls, scarves and cowls came out, but the mandalas were stun-NING!

Crochet has so much to offer crafters! Some of the best patterns released this month run the gamut from cute to elegant as heck.

Things to Crochet

June 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

Crochet has so much to offer crafters! Some of the best patterns released this month run the gamut from cute to elegant as heck.

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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How to to knit throwing (a.k.a. English) style . How to to knit throwing (a.k.a. English) style 
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In knitting, there are a few common knitting styles. Most often you’re going to encounter continental style and English (throwing) style on your knitting journey. I recently had an old video teaching continental style get a lot of views. Based on the comments, it was clear the people wanted to also see a throwing tutorial, so here you go! 🧶
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Please note that there is a LOT of variation in knitting styles, and one isn’t necessarily better than another. Most often, I’ve found it comes down to two things: how you were taught and whether or not you’re really into colorwork knitting (which can involve a mix of styles). 
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Longer-term knitters who’ve made it this far: do you prefer one over the other? And why? 
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How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on / a.k.a. crochet provisional cast on, scrap yarn cast on
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I read recently that tiktok and Instagram are being used as search engines more and more. 🤔 I thought since I’m going to all the work of making tutorials on YouTube, I should experiment with making a quick version of them for other platforms. There are obvious teaching limitations to vertical video, short-form content like this, but I think I covered the gist of this cast on in a minute. The YouTube version also covers how to unzip this cast on because there was time for it 👍🏻 L1nk is in my profile. 
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I’m very much looking for feedback as I continue to make instructional knitting & craft videos. Sometimes good tutorials are hard to find, and (ideally polite) feedback helps me improve. 
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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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