ILC Editorial

Dear Crocheter,

Few things are more satisfying than starting — and finishing — a project in the same afternoon. That’s why we created our “Afternoon Crochet: Patterns You Can Make in One Sitting” collection, featuring delightful patterns you can complete in just a few hours.

Whether you’ve got an open afternoon or just a craving for a quick creative win, these

Dear Crochet Friend,
Does the humble polka dot ever really go out of style? We don’t think so—and fashion agrees! Polka dots are everywhere right now, and we’re bringing them to your hooks with The Polka Dot Collection, an exclusive set of 15 dot-filled patterns that are as fun and fashionable as they are timeless.
Whether you’re into retro

Dear Crochet Fan,

Ready to step into the spotlight?

Our brand-new collection, The Life of a Crochet Girl, is a dazzling celebration of creativity, confidence, and all things Portofino orange. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, these 12 exclusive patterns radiate glam, boldness, and crochet joy—with just the right amount of sparkle.

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Dear Crochet Friend,

One of the greatest joys of crocheting is creating an heirloom piece while learning new stitches. Well, do we ever have a treat for you! Michael Sellick of The Crochet Crowd has custom-designed a sampler blanket just for I Like Crochet! Enjoy working with or learning textural crochet stitches by making our exclusive

Dear Crochet Friend,

This is the season for cooler weather and a mix of cool and warm color palettes as the seasons change. Spruce up your wardrobe and your living space with with some bold new pieces. Let’s check out the Fall harvest of projects in the October issue of I Like Crochet!

Sunshine Harvest

A new season

Dear Crochet Friend,

Introducing our delightful Pineapple Crochet Collection, where the pineapple motif takes center stage. Each pattern in this collection showcases the intricate and elegant pineapple crochet technique, allowing you to create stunning accessories and garments with a touch of timeless charm.

Wrap yourself in the delicate beauty of the Pineapple Lace Wrap. This pattern combines

Lightweight style never looked so good!
Dear Crochet Friend,

Sometimes all you need is a little layer to take the edge off a strong breeze, or block the chill of the evening air (or the too-cold AC). In a lot of cases, just a little lace will do it. In the I Like Crochet Light-As-Air Collection, you’ll

Catch the wave of stylish patterns in this pattern-packed issue — more than 30 projects to choose from. Where will you start?

Dear Crochet Friend,

When the weather turns warm and breezy, you want to play it cool. Our Coastal Cool Crochet Collection includes more than 30 projects — from charming cover-ups to fun & flirty dresses

Brighten up your home with a dash of autumn beauty. Tanya Eberhardt’s Marigold Blanket uses the gold, orange, and yellow colors of marigolds to create a fabulous afghan that spans the seasons. She adds a stripe of white here and there to really freshen up the color palette.

This blanket is truly gorgeous, and what makes