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Buttoned Crochet Cardigan – The Harmony Cardigan

Buttoned Crochet Cardigan – The Harmony Cardigan

  • January 10, 2025
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The Harmony Cardigan is a lightweight buttoned crochet cardigan for an elegant and modern look that’s perfect for transitional weather!...
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24 Free Crochet Super Scarf Patterns

24 Free Crochet Super Scarf Patterns

  • November 30, 2024
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Just in time for gift-giving season, this curated collection of beautiful crochet super scarf patterns is an all-in-one reference for...
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Crochet Chevron Blanket – The Retro Mood Afghan

Crochet Chevron Blanket – The Retro Mood Afghan

  • October 30, 2024
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Create nostalgic vibes with the Retro Mood Afghan, a beginner friendly crochet chevron blanket! Featuring easy stitches and unique construction,...
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Lightweight Crochet Sweater – The Sylvan Sweater

Lightweight Crochet Sweater – The Sylvan Sweater

  • September 16, 2024
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The Sylvan Sweater is a lightweight beginner-friendly crochet sweater perfect for transitioning between seasons! With luxurious medium-weight yarn, open stitches,...
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Crochet Lightweight Top – The Kismet Top

Crochet Lightweight Top – The Kismet Top

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The Kismet Top is a lightweight crochet top featuring a distinctive chevron design, unique construction, and stunning hand-dyed sportweight yarn...
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Crochet Triangle Shawl – The Peachy Keen Shawl

Crochet Triangle Shawl – The Peachy Keen Shawl

  • July 10, 2024
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Introducing the Peachy Keen Shawl, a lightweight crochet triangle shawl featuring textured puff stitches and a stunning summer-inspired color fade!...
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Apr 22

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It’s only Wednesday and this week has felt like the longest month but I’ve tried to use my downtime wisely.  I’ve been playing with stitches and here’s what I’ve made so far.  The cream square I did first and it’s kinda wonky.  The green one looks a little cleaner. 

I’m starting to get a feel for how my squares are going to look and the direction I’m going in.  This part of the design process, the trial and error, can be tedious but I love when it all clicks together! 

#crochetwip #wipwednesday #newcrochetproject #onmyhook #crochetalldayeveryday
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Apr 20

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🌼 The Daisy Chain Sweater 🌼 pattern is live on my website and in my pattern shops!! I’m so excited to release this design, it’s been awhile since I’ve done a pullover and it turned out so lovely.  And I highly recommend using Cottino by @lionbrandyarn for this project or any project where you want a lightweight cotton blend yarn!  It was such a dream to work with, I will be using it again. 

All the details of the design and the free crochet pattern are on my website, you can find that link in my bio as well as links to my Etsy and Ravelry shops.  Happy crocheting friends!! 

#crochetpatterns #freecrochetpattern #crochetsweater #springsweaters #lionbrandyarn
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Apr 19

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🌼 Start to finish, the Daisy Chain Sweater (full reveal at the end)! I am so bad about doing videos of my progress when I’m really focused on a project.  I get lots of photos, I just don’t think to get video too.  Of course the written pattern has loads of detailed tutorial photos, you can always count on that. 😉

There are lots of things I love about this sweater - the ribbing at the hem (my all-time favorite way to start a garment panel), the textured stitches, the detail at the neckline, the poofy sleeves, the drape, the fit . . . This is already one of my favorite sweaters. 

The pattern will be available tomorrow April 19th on my website as a free crochet pattern and in my pattern shops!! 

#crochetsweater #alwayscrocheting #crochetersgonnacrochet #sharethecrochetlove #crochetforspring
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Apr 13

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🌼 Here’s a first look at my finished sweater! 🌼

All the pieces came together at the end, after much trial and error and taking apart and starting over.  I had doubts about those sleeves the whole time.  After I seamed them on, I didn’t like the way they looked even though I planned on adding decrease rows to cinch in the cuffs. I thought I had made a critical error and was going to have to pull them apart and do them over YET AGAIN.  But after the cuff details were added, they look exactly the way I wanted them too! 👏🏻👏🏻

Y’all, I freaking love this sweater!  It’s textured but lightweight, with beautiful details like a wide neckline and poofy sleeves. Perfect for spring!  And I love this Cottino yarn by @lionbrandyarn so much I’ve already ordered more for another project this summer. 😍 

The Daisy Chain Sweater pattern will be available this week, check back for more details! 

#crochetsweater #springcrochet #springsweater #slowfashion #lionbrandyarn
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Apr 2

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I have had no energy for social media lately, so it’s been forever since I’ve shared what I’m working on. 🤗 I’ve been working on this sweater every evening for the last two weeks and it’s getting close to being finished!  Both panels are done, I redid the top part at least three times before I nailed it down. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I did a quick try on before pinning and seaming and I love the way it fits!  The drape from this DK weight Cottino yarn from @lionbrandyarn is perfect, no notes. 

I’m working on the sleeves this weekend so there’s a chance it might get totally finished?? 🤞🏻 I’m grateful for a slow three day weekend after the chaos of last few weeks. 

#crochetwip #alwayscrocheting #crochetersgonnacrochet #sharethecrochetlove #humansthatyarn
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Mar 14

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I finished my wrap!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Three days of non-stop crochet, but I got it done, it’s beautiful and it’s packed in my suitcase to wear at a wedding tomorrow.  It’s been awhile since I’ve made something without the intention of turning it into a published pattern, and it was very enjoyable. 

Not only is the iris stitch is one of my favorite stitches, it was the perfect choice for this wrap because it worked up super fast. I don’t have a video tutorial for the iris stitch, but it features in both the Stella Cardigan and the Winter Rose Scarf, both of which can be found on my website.  Also, I used a 5.5 mm hook and DK weight yarn for this project. 

#crochetersgonnacrochet #crochetwrap #fortheloveofcrochet #crochetisthenewyoga #createmakeshare
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Mar 11

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Not me over here furiously crocheting iris stitches because I decided yesterday to make a new wrap to wear to a wedding that’s on Sunday.  Like I don’t already have shelves full of wraps (but they’re not the right color/yarn/weight/season). Send good vibes. 🫠

I am glad to finally use this Home Collection yarn from @sewrellayarn that I got months ago!  It’s lovely to work with and the Love Letter colorway is this creamy warm neutral with blush undertones that show up in certain light.  Perfection! 💌

Also I am obsessed with this song. 🤣

#crochetwip #wipwednesday #crochetwrap #alwayscrocheting #letscrochet
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Mar 7

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I’m making good progress on my current project!  I am loving the texture so far, from the ribbing to the single/double crochet of the main stitch combo.  I have a few ideas for the top of the sweater panels, so I’ll be playing with different stitches to see what works.  That’s one of my favorite parts of designing, just creating until something clicks! 

Also, I am really enjoying working with this Cottino by @lionbrandyarn, it’s so soft and the drape on this spring sweater is going to be so good.  My phone camera has a hard time showing the color, but it’s a creamy buttery yellow that’s not too bright.  Perfect for spring! 

#crochetwip #springcrochet #crochetsweater #lionbrandyarn #alwayscrocheting
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Mar 6

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Just a few hours left to get the Blanket Bundle before it’s gone forever!  40 crochet blanket patterns, a $200 value at a 90% discount!  All the details are at the link in my bio and stories.  DONT MISS THIS AND HAVE REGRETS!! 

@summerdaycrochet 
@nickishomemadecrafts 

#alwayscrocheting #crochetersgonnacrochet #sharethecrochetlove #humansthatyarn #crochetblankets
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Mar 1

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I finally got my yarn this week and I’ve been playing with it all weekend!  This is Cottino from @lionbrandyarn, their new yarn line, and I love it so far!  It’s a DK weight cotton/superwash merino wool blend and it’s so soft and lightweight. 

I’ve worked up a few swatches for my next project and the stitch definition and drape is perfect.  It feels good to have a new project on my hook! 

#newcrochetproject #crochetwip #craftingismytherapy #crochetallthethings #nevernotcrocheting
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Feb 20

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I am not so patiently waiting on yarn to arrive for my next project. 🤣 So I’ll take this time to work on more squares for last year’s book blanket. 

Here are my September reads and squares!  I am determined to get this book blanket done. Finished is finished!! 

#bookblanket #bookblanket2025 #crochetandbooks #readingismagic #crochetingmakesmehappy
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Feb 14

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❄️🌷 The Winter Blooms Scarf crochet pattern is live on the website!  This color combo is so beautiful, I used Nylon DK yarn from @sewrellayarn from the Summer In London collection. 

I think my favorite part is the golden fringe.  My sister is always accusing me of wanting to put fringe on everything (like this is a problem) but this scarf absolutely needed the fringe and I love it!  And this scarf works up fast with basic stitches for a beautiful texture. 👏🏻👏🏻

Check out all the details for the free crochet pattern on the website, and the ad-free PDF version is available in my pattern shops.  All the links are in my bio, Happy Valentine’s  Day friends!! 

#freecrochetpattern #crochetscarf #crochetpatterns #wintercrochet #etsycrochet
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Feb 13

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I had so much fun last week taking scarf photos in all that snow we got. ❄️☃️ It stuck around for several days, might as well take advantage of a great backdrop! 

This scarf pattern is finally ready for publishing - The Winter Blooms Scarf releases tomorrow! 🧣 ❤️

#crochetscarf #wintercrochet #crochetersgonnacrochet #handmadeisbest #alwayscrocheting
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Jan 31

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Happy Saturday!  I’ve been steadily working on my scarf the last few weeks but with vacation and two winter storms (one of which is in progress now), I haven’t recorded any of my progress. 🤦🏻‍♀️ But it’s getting close to being finished!  Just a few more sections. 

I love the texture of this stitch combo, and it’s so cool that you can create that using basic stitches.  I really hope I’ll have enough of the main color left to add fringe. 🤞🏻

I hope you’re staying warm this weekend!  We’ve got snacks and crafts, because that’s what’s important, right? 

Scarf pattern coming soon!
Yarn is Nylon DK from @sewrellayarn from the Summer In London collection 

#crochetersofinstagram #alwayscrocheting #crochetwip #crochetersgonnacrochet #wintercrochet
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Jan 9

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A new project and a fresh design on my hook!! 

I took a much needed brain-break from designing over December and I’m really glad I did.  Now I’m jumping into my first design of 2026 with some gorgeous hand-dyed yarn because I need some beauty and brightness to focus on in the midst of all the heaviness and chaos around us right now. 

I’m working on a scarf using Nylon DK by @sewrellayarn and this dreamy palette from the Summer in London collection.  It’s always daunting to create something from scratch using hand-dyed yarn because I don’t have an unlimited supply of it. So if my calculations are off I might not have the yarn I need to finish the striping pattern the way I want.  But my love for one-of-a-kind yarn is strong, so I persist. 🩷🩷

 I think this will work up fast once I get the details sorted!

#newprojects #whatsonyourhook #crochetdesigns #handdyedyarn #crochetingismytherapy
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Jan 7

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I’m back to posting book squares, it’s been almost two months since my last share!  Obviously, I’m behind on this project. 🤣🤣 I have squares done through September and A LOT of squares to make to finish out the year. 

But I will finish this blanket!! 👏🏻👏🏻

Here are my August reads and squares.  When the Wolf Comes Home was my favorite, I still think about it months later. 

#bookblanket #bookblanket2025 #booksquare #nevernotreading #bookwormforlife
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Dec 31

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Happy New Year!!! 🎉⏰🎇 Here’s to 2026!

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Dec 23

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In between baking and holiday gatherings, I’ve been playing with these festive minis, the Merry & Bright set from @ruby_and_roses_yarn.  They make me so happy to look at!  I’m working a shell stitch row for each color and it will be a simple infinity scarf when it’s done. 

It’s working up fast and it’s a nice break from all the craziness!  It’s been awhile since I’ve just crocheted something on the fly without a pattern or writing down all the steps as I go. 

#alwayscrocheting #crochetwip #crochetersgonnacrochet #sharethecrochetlove #christmascrochet
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Dec 17

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Finally getting around to posting about this - the Succulent Garden Advent from @montana.crochet!  I was out of town last week when these were delivered so I got to open three at one time. 💅🏻 

Absolutely gorgeous. 😍😍 I am SO EXCITED to see where these colors are going and for the pattern to be released next week!  Check my stories for today’s colorway. 🩷🩷

#adventyarn #montanacrochet #nevernotcrocheting #justforme #newprojects #colorinspo #crochetcolor #alwayscrocheting #crochetersgonnacrochet #humansthatyarn #yarnismylife #crochetingismytherapy
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Dec 6

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Hooray, it’s Saturday!! It’s cold and gloomy outside, so I’m pretending I don’t have loads of stuff to do today and I’m ping-ponging between these hobbies. 🤣

My current crochet project is another Stella Cardigan!  My daughter got the original so this one is for me.  I’m using Color Theory by @lionbrandyarn again in one of the new colorways - Fig!  It’s a beautiful rich plum color. 🥰

At some point, I will have to get back to wrapping presents, laundry and finishing the decorations. 🤷🏻‍♀️

#saturdayvibe #weekendcrochet #weekendhobbies #hobbyhoarder #craftylife #crochetingmakesmehappy #nevernotcrafting #makersgottamake #readingislife #bookwormsofinstagram #crochetinglove #crochetandchill
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