Articles and Interviews

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

How do I block my projects?

By Tian Connaughton,,,, from the October 2017 issue

Hi Carol,

I use to never block my finished crochet projects. I didn’t understand the point of it. I would finish a project and be so excited, and impatient, to wear or send off to its intended recipient. But after many years of crocheting I’ve come to learn the noticeable transformation blocking makes on the final

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Exploring Our Differences: UK and US Terminology

By Heather Gibbs

When I first got back into crochet, when pregnant with my eldest, I can distinctly remember my delight at how much crochet there was to be found everywhere; so much in magazines, in books, on dedicated crochet blogs and a positive plethora of patterns on the web … and then I got a little bewildered.

Crochet by Boat: Part 3 – The Knitting Garden

By Rosann Fleischauer

The village of Huntington is a charming stop as we make our way around Long Island by boat searching for the perfect yarn destination. From the moment you settle into your slip at Willis Marine, you know this is going to be a good stop. Willis Marine is at the head of the harbor and

“I cannot seem to make a motif more than four sides. My triangles are triangles and squares are squares. But when supposed to be five or more sides, mine end up round! What can I do?”

By Tian Connaughton,,,, from the August 2017 issue

Crocheters love motifs. Motifs are fun, great little projects to carry around, and quick to complete for that instant gratification. They also offer so much versatility in shape, color, and texture. The possibilities are endless.

But motifs can be tricky to work. And Carol, you are not alone in your quest to make those corners not

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Yarn Pom Poms

It is definitely the season of creative, decorative crochet projects, which means you are likely to come across a few patterns that call for pom pom embellishments. You can personalize any design by adding a pop of color; choose from a wide array of options such as lime, turquoise, peach, and more. Plus, you can

Looking to add a little “mystery” to your life? Try a mystery yarn box, which comes with yarn (choice of sock weight or DK) plus bonus goodies. You can even select the option for a unique hook. Your one hint is that the items follow a “magical mystery and unicorn” theme!

Macarons are simply delightful, so bring some of that cute, colorful joy into your crochet routine. These cases can hold any small item but would be particularly useful for storing your stitch markers. Pick your “flavor” and quantity so you can finally have a spunky way to keep track of those elusive crochet odds and

Add this yarn winder to your crochet tool kit right away! This convenient time-saver will eliminate the headache of winding yarn all on your own. With this tool, you can make yarn cakes and rewind any loose skeins—and don’t worry; it comes with a user manual.

These baby booties go above and beyond in the personality department. Imagine those adorable baby giggles when your little ones look down to see baby ducks, cars, or strawberries snuggling their toes. The book even includes sizing recommendations, material lists, and cute photographs of the twenty different projects.

The combination of travel themes and adorable animal friends is an irresistible call to crochet. Amigurumi are a fun way to branch out from traditional projects, and this collection features both easy and challenging designs. All aboard for the animal kingdom!

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