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Things to Crochet

October 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

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.

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Ugh, I just love looking at crochet patterns! Crochet is a craft with a really fascinating culture. On one end of the spectrum, you can create beautiful, sculptural projects that can be tons of fun (see: this month’s skeleton and alpaca blanket picks). And on the other end of the spectrum, you have elegant, understated garments like sweaters and practical accessories. With all crafts, you can make so many things, but the culture of crochet is particularly unpretentious in the best way. Anyway, enough of me waxing poetic about how much I love the crochet world – on to the inspiration!

Seaside Candy Wrist Warmers by Zoë Potrac

Seaside Candy Wrist Warmers by Zoë Potrac

Halloween Skeleton by Maja Piskorska

Halloween Skeleton by Maja Piskorska

UBE Dreieckstuch by ITO Yarn & Design

UBE Dreieckstuch by ITO Yarn & Design

Naughty Elf by Erinna Lee

Naughty Elf by Erinna Lee

Tiger Bitty Bumble by Crochet 365 Knit Too

Tiger Bitty Bumble by Crochet 365 Knit Too

Alpaca my Llama Blanket by MJ's Off The Hook Designs

Alpaca my Llama Blanket by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

Ponderay Beanie & Cowl by Debbie Richardson

Ponderay Beanie & Cowl by Debbie Richardson

Cozy Time Fringe Throw by Salena Baca

Cozy Time Fringe Throw by Salena Baca

Amigurumi Octopus by Mari-Liis Lille

Amigurumi Octopus by Mari-Liis Lille

Harvest Moon Sweater by Matinee Maya Imchum

Harvest Moon Sweater by Matinee Maya Imchum

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.

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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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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Nobody panic. This is just the back of an (admitte Nobody panic. This is just the back of an (admittedly insane) intarsia project. One day, this will be a seamed sweater, but today is not that day. 🧶 
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Here’s how to work a Norwegian purl stitch for e Here’s how to work a Norwegian purl stitch for easier continental style knitting. With this purling method, the working yarn says tensioned (held) at the back of your knitting at all times. For many knitters, always holding the yarn at the back helps with tension issues, as well as feeling a little more comfortable. 
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Have you ever encountered this style of purling before? If you’ve tried it, have you found it helps with your purl tension and knitting speed? I’m curious.
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For a written tutorial, visit handsoccupied-dot-com. For video, you guessed it, You2be. Both of these platforms allow for longer, more in-depth versions of this tutorial, including full transcripts, alt text & the ability to pause, slow down or speed up at will. (Like if you really want to learn this, I recommend using a platform that doesn’t keep your hands occupied. Thinking of putting this in all my captions these days tbh - shout out to you if you made it this far. 🙌🏻😂)
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Have you ever tried this style of purl? . All thi Have you ever tried this style of purl? 
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All this recent talk about throwing vs. continental style knitting made it clear many people struggle with purling in continental knitting. Turns out that Norway may have the answer! In Norwegian purling, the working yarn stays tensioned at the back at all times, helping with speed and tension. 🤯
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Head to the bl0g (🔗 in bi0) for a more in-depth look at how to work a Norwegian purl stitch, including a photo tutorial with animated GIF & a video tutorial. Wrapping your mind around how to work a stitch you’re familiar with in a totally new way can be confusing, so I tried to give a few options for clarity. 🤙🏻 Video is also on You2be. 
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It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or It’s been a hot second since I showed my face or reintroduced myself, so here goes! I’m Heidi Gustad, a craft book author, pattern designer, and tutorial creator who specializes in yarn crafts. Lately, I’ve been focused on releasing quality knitting videos and related blog posts to help teach things like the difference between provisional cast ons and how to fix common knitting mistakes. Next week I’m shooting requested crochet and latch hook videos, so h👀kers, your time is coming! And if you ever have tutorial requests, please let me know. ☺️
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TLDR: I’m Heidi. I design & teach yarn crafts. You can find tutorials on my blog (est. 2010) & You2be. I also have several knitting & crochet patterns + a book about latch hook available. / All of these can be found on my website, the 🔗 is where you’d think. 
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Are you a picker or a thrower? Do you knit Contine Are you a picker or a thrower? Do you knit Continental or English Style? Here’s a quick overview of the differences between the two most common knitting styles, including a side by side comparison. (A good one to save for future reference. 👍🏻) 
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