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Things to Crochet - Looking for something summery to crochet? Find your summer crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers.

Things to Crochet

June 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

Looking for something summery to crochet? Find your summer crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers!

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.

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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.

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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.

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September 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

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

Take a look at ten of the best new crochet designs out there, featuring everything from elegant lacework to a cute Cthulhu.

Things to Crochet

July 26, 2017 2 Comments

Take a look at ten of the best new crochet designs out there, featuring everything from elegant lacework to a cute Cthulhu.

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!

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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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Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually k If you look closely, you’ll see I’m casually knitting from one sweater into another here, no big deal. (What can I say, I lost a game of yarn chicken. 😂) I almost didn’t post this because I was worried someone might have some nonsense to say about my ability to knit. Then I remembered I can’t care about that. Silly me, I almost forgot myself! 
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Speaking of which, dang it’s good to have my mental health back consistently after the past couple of years. The anxious parts of my personality are just chilling, rather than constantly screaming that my work isn’t good enough to share. The confident parts of me that matter have me creating (and starting to share my creations & process with strangers and friends) again! 
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Anybody else feel like they are beginning to return to themselves, so to speak, this spring?
I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] proj I’m feeling better, & all my [big, bad bug] project needs is a couple of short sleeves! I’ll be finishing this sweater *just* before it gets too warm to wear, but isn’t that always how it goes? 🫠🧶 
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#knittersofinstagram #soldotnacrop #handsoccupied #knitincolor #springknitting
Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, wh Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, which has unsurprisingly turned into a love letter to primary colors. ❤️💛💙 The heart stripe is a wee tweak I incorporated, and I don’t regret it! 
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