Articles and Interviews

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

Fox Yarn Bowl

This cute yarn bowl will make you smile every time you crochet. Keep your yarn ball from hitting the floor as you cozy up on the couch for a nice crochet session. Made with white clay and hand-painted details, this is the yarn bowl you need in your life.

This bulky weight yarn is a nice new wool blend from Patons. The colors available range from beautiful neutrals to warmer tones – perfect for any crochet project. With colors like “Deep Seas Mix” to “Gold & Stone Mix” you’ll be able to crochet for summer and fall in style.

This two tiered organizer is just what your crafting table needs. Keep all your favorite hooks and supplies in one place – even your ergonomic hooks too! The handmade organizer also comes with a free accessory package (scissors, measuring tape, yarn needle, stitch markers, and a seam ripper). Say goodbye to digging at the bottom

You’ll never run out of patterns to crochet for babies again – and you’ll never run out of yarn either. Each of the crochet patterns in Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers uses just one skein of yarn. If you’re looking to get started crocheting baby clothes, toys, hats and

One, two, three skeins you’re in! You’ll only need three skeins to make the projects in Modern Baby Crochet for the little ones in your life. Fall in love with the Hedgehog Hat and other adorable garments and accessories written for newborns to 24 months. Stay on trend with these designs and crochet in bright

Now is your chance to dive into the magical world of amigurumi. This new paperback from Mari-Liis Lille features 15 whimsical patterns that range from beginner to advanced skill levels so there is a pattern for everyone. Each design features step-by-step photos and detailed instructions so you can get started making these handmade toys for

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced crocheter, chances are you have a pile of scrap yarn somewhere that you need to use up. This new book Little Crochet Projects: 13 Projects to Make on the Move is about to help you bring new life to your leftover yarn. Each pattern is small, includes instructions,

Does This Pattern Come in Blue?

By Lorene Eppolite

Have you ever come across a pattern that has an exquisite and unique stitch pattern but you aren’t completely in love with the color combination? Have you found patterns that are done all in one color but you know it will look even more fabulous in several colors? Have you ever thought, I love that

Teaching Kids To Crochet During Summer Break

By Marie Segares

Summer break can be a great time to share your love of crochet with your children, grandchildren, and other kids in your life. If you’re a crochet lover, you know it’s a great hobby that allows you to make useful and beautiful finished objects. You may also be aware of the many other benefits crochet

I’m just beginning to learn crochet. I’m making a long scarf and will need more than one ball of yarn. Is it hard to switch yarn or add in another ball?

By Chris Hammond,,,, from the April 2016 issue

Hi Darcy,

Congrats on beginning your crochet journey! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to learn all of the different techniques along the way. My first piece of advice is to simply remind you that things may not come out perfectly right away, but keep practicing and don’t give up.

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