Articles and Interviews

Learn more about the craft you love with these crochet articles and interviews.


Edward’s Menagerie: Dogs

Puppies! Crochet meets 50, yes 50 dog patterns AND the dogs themselves. Each completed crochet dog is photographed with their real-life counterparts for an adorable pairing. Know someone with an afghan hound? There’s a crochet patterns for that. How about a schnauzer? There’s a pattern for that one, too! With step-by-step instructions and customization techniques,

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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide

Step-by-step photos matched with easy-to-follow instructions are the perfect pairing in this ultimate guide. Whether you need a reference tutorial on hand or you are just starting out in the world of crochet, this book will help you choose yarn, work in the round, and add those finishing touches. Further your crochet skills and watch

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Goodbye Rules, Hello Freeform Crochet

What would it be like if you could paint with yarn? Would the yarn flow from your fingertips in the way that paint flows onto canvas? Would colors and shapes appear at the stroke of a crochet hook and would you be able to break rules like a true artist? Pablo Picasso is credited with saying, “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” Once you’ve learned the “rules” of crochet, the doors to freeform crochet are wide open.

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Zippers 101

Putting a zipper into crocheted fabric is always a little tricky. In my “Ring Around the Posies Skirt” design I used an invisible zipper for the closure at the center back waist. I chose an invisible zipper because it doesn’t show as much in the finished project. It is also less likely to snag the fabric when being opened and closed.

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Large Project Bag – Origami Bag

Check out this unique project bag! Created from a single piece of folded denim, this bag has a unique and boxy look. Tie the bag closed with the points and keep your project secure as you tuck it into your purse or tote. The largest bag size can hold several sweaters/projects and would be great

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Personalized Leather Labels

Add a customized finishing touch to your next crochet gift with genuine leather labels. Laser engraved, these leather tags fold in the center to be sewn on to hats, cowls, scarves and more. Create your own logo or choose what you would like your labels to say by working directly with LeatherGoodsCompany. At 25 pieces,

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Draw String Crochet Project Bag

Treat yourself to a new project bag in a practical cotton material. Pick from a variety of gorgeous fabric prints to match your gorgeous projects. This bag has a flat bottom so it will stand up on its own and has a pretty drawstring closure complete with a wooden bead.

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Printable Crochet Project Planner – Download

Tired of unorganized crochet projects and unable to keep track of what you are working on? This printable project planner is just what you need to start your new year of crochet on the right foot. Pick your pages and organize your planner so you can record hook and yarn sizes, pattern sources and more.

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