Articles and Interviews

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


International Crochet Day

I’m old enough to remember what it was like before the internet; when letters were mailed and phones were attached to walls with wires. Back then, the world seemed larger. It was rare to know someone from another country. In elementary school I remember signing up for a Pen Pal. My teacher used a service

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Crochet by Boat: Part 1—Altman’s Needlearts

The approach to Mattituck is a calming reprieve from the Atlantic. As you navigate your way through Gardiner Bay, marvel at the serenity of its island namesake and pass by Shelter Island, you are on the cusp of a new adventure in the bucolic hamlet of Mattituck.  The pleasant hum of the marina and welcoming

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Literary Yarns: Crochet Projects Inspired by Classic Books

This collection is a match made in book worm heaven if you are a crocheter with a love for classic literature. Cindy Wang takes readers through the process of creating these detailed but stress-free amigurumi figures, bringing to life favorite characters like Sherlock Holmes, Prince Hamlet, Elizabeth Bennet, and more.

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Jesse James Dress It Up NATURAL Buttons Mix

Several of our favorite cardigans and accessories call for button embellishments, so take advantage of this cute mix. These buttons feature an earthy, floral style perfect for the summer season, and they are an inexpensive way to add a pop of your own style to a pattern.

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Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set of 8

If you’ve been crocheting for a while, it’s time to jump on board with a set of ergonomic hooks. Your muscles will thank you for this purchase, which has been designed to comfortably fit your hand for less strain and soreness. Eight different hooks come with the set (sizes 2.5 to 6 mm), so you

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Jupiter Hand Dyed Lace Weight Yarn

This yarn has summer written all over it: the lace weight yarn will be delicate and light, while the impossibly vivid blue will bring to mind the colors of butterfly wings and the ocean. Plus, if you’re planning a summer wedding, this might be the “something blue” you were looking for in honor of the

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Monogrammed Project Bag

Keeping your skeins, hooks, and patterns organized can be a difficult feat, especially when you want to be able to pack everything up for on-the-go work. This project bag will do the trick since it is roomy and has a convenient wrist handle. Plus, you can mark it as your own with a lovely monogrammed

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