Articles and Interviews

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


Great Tunisian Crochet Projects

This new book brings you an accessible and exciting guide to Tunisian crochet. Beginners will appreciate the step-by-step photo tutorials, while pros will enjoy the challenge of learning how to apply this stitch to all sorts of projects from home décor to wearables. Embracing Tunisian crochet is a must for those looking to branch out

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Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings

Sometimes, you work hard on a project only to feel like it just needs a little something more. This handy manual will help you fix that feeling, with over one hundred of Edie’s crochet border patterns. Complete with diagrams and pictures, this collection will give you the tools to create new and innovative designs. Plus,

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9 Months to Crochet: Count Down to the Big Day with Crochet!

Expecting moms and loved ones are going to fall in love with this collection of designs tailored for that exciting, eventful time before the big day. The resources in this book are the perfect way to prepare for the arrival of a little one—it offers all the necessities in gender-neutral patterns and helps you plan

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Quick Crochet for the Home: 20 Fast Projects to Liven Up Every Room

If you’re ready to mix things up this New Year, then start on giving your home a makeover—a quick and easy makeover, of course. Just adding a creative crochet project to each room will add that special something you’re missing. Tamara Kelly brings you 20 new patterns that range from living room comforts—pillows, poufs, and

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My crochet edges are uneven! I have so much trouble figuring out where things go like ‘top of turning chain’ and ‘last stitch of the row’ are, so I guess and I know it messes things up. Do you have any pointers to get me on the right track?

Sarah, I can’t tell you how many times I hear this exact same question! Very honestly, once you learn the basic stitches, getting your pieces even is the next hardest thing.

To begin with, let’s practice with something simple like a small washcloth. Working on a small project while you practice will give you more confidence

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Threaded through Time: the History of Crochet

Articles and Interviews

For many of us, crocheting is a central piece in our life puzzle: it can be a relaxing retreat from everyday life, a business, an artistic medium, an intergenerational connection, or a way to reach out to a community through service. Curled up with a classic pattern in your favorite crochet spot, do you ever

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I have been a crafter all my life, but being a left handed crocheter, I have struggled with my projects coming out looking like my right handed friends. Do you have any tips for me?  How about video or book suggestions?

Hi Rachel,

You know, this is such a common question among left handed crafters.  It’s something we all struggle with.  In truth, I am also left handed, and struggled with this a great deal while growing up.  My solution was to learn to do everything right handed, but I know that this isn’t the best response

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Cute Crocheted Animals: 10 Well-Dressed Friends to Make

These are not your average amigurumi: not only will you be making these friendly animals, but you will also be designing a full wardrobe for them, too. Cute Crocheted Animals: 10 Well-Dressed Friends to Make has allowed you to finally give your crochet animals the closet they deserve by creating one-size-fits-all outfits that will work

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Crochet in Black-and-White: Bold Two-Color Designs for You and Your Home

Crochet can never go out of style with such a trendy and updated color scheme like that found in Crochet in Black-and-White: Bold Two-Color Designs for You and Your Home. Black-and-white designs give your patterns a very modern look and work well with nearly all interior designs or outfits. This collection features stunning interpretations of

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