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Things to Crochet

June 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

Things to Crochet - Looking for something summery to crochet? Find your summer crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers.
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Summer is always a great time to dust off your crochet hooks if you haven’t hooked anything up in awhile! Due to its construction, a crochet garment can feature tons of lacy openwork while still maintaining its strength. It won’t stretch out of shape on you as easily as other techniques, making it ideal for swimsuit cover-ups, lacy tees and shawls, and more. Let’s check out ten new crochet patterns from indie designers to inspire some summer crocheting!

Sea Isle Breeze Tunic pattern by Lorene Haythorn Eppolite- Cre8tion Crochet
Sea Isle Breeze Tunic by Lorene Haythorn Eppolite of Cre8tion Crochet
Caterpillar Snuggle Sack crochet pattern by Yarnspirations Design Studio
Caterpillar Snuggle Sack by Yarnspirations Design Studio
The Little Cloud crochet pattern by Daria Kalinina
The Little Cloud by Daria Kalinina
Iris Irene Tee crochet pattern by Sarah Larrieu
Iris Irene Tee by Sarah Larrieu
Mary's Memory crochet pattern by Dedri Uys
Mary’s Memory by Dedri Uys
Brian the Brachiosaurus by Spin a Yarn Crochet
Brian the Brachiosaurus by Spin a Yarn Crochet
Such a Simple Shawl by Wilma Westenberg
Such a Simple Shawl by Wilma Westenberg
Summer Mandala crochet pattern by Carmen Heffernan
Summer Mandala by Carmen Heffernan
Inscribed Blanket crochet pattern by Rachel Beth
Inscribed Blanket by Rachel Beth
Aprire 2 in 1 crochet pattern by Svetlana Grebennikova
Aprire 2 in 1 by Svetlana Grebennikova
Things to Crochet - Looking for something summery to crochet? Find your summer crochet project with one of these brand new patterns from independent designers.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and 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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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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#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
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