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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
Two crocheted blankets: one in pinks, gray, and purple; the other in blue, green, and yellow with textured stitch patterns.
06/10/22 •

Study of Ombre Summer CAL with The Crochet Crowd

Black and white image of a woman modeling a hand-knit, textured two-piece swimsuit; crochet pattern details are visible.
06/08/22 • •

15 Best Vintage Knit Swimsuit Patterns 1940s – 1980s

Model wears a crochet bikini with green, red, and purple stripes, showing textured stitches and colorwork detail.
06/06/22 • •

The Best Crochet Swimsuit Patterns

Crochet and knit rainbow with Tunisian crochet details, finished with white pom-poms at the base, on a white background.
06/05/22 • •

83 Free Rainbow Projects

Embroidered patch showing a smiling face with glasses and hat, framed by a stamp border and topped with stitched red text.
06/01/22 •

Summer Vacation Plans? Take Flat Marly 2022!

Knitted straw beach bag with navy handles, seashells, and pink towel; worn over shoulder. Grassy dunes and ocean in background.
05/31/22 • •

Knit Beach Bag Patterns For Summer Fun

A crocheted beach bag with a hexagon motif in yellow, orange, blue, and green sits on a chair with a towel peeking out.
05/31/22 • •

Crochet Beach Bag Patterns For Summer Ease

Folded rainbow baby blanket with white edging, crocheted in bright stripes; purple border and pattern text overlay in background.
05/31/22 •

Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket for Rainbow Babies

Logos of Destination Yarn, Erin Lane Bags, and Love Laugh Crochet on a blue leaf background, text promoting summer reading.
05/24/22 •

Craft Summer Reading: Yarn & Books Summer Make-Alongs!!

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Knitting & Crochet Projects for Every Mood" in pink and blue fonts on a light background.
Amigurumi turkey with white body, pink accents, and tail feathers in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and purple. White background.

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

A white bird with pink accents crochets a textured blue scarf with blue needles, seated in a green armchair.

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

Crocheted bird amigurumi with pink wings, curled lines, flower details, and outstretched limbs; Tunisian crochet texture.

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

A decorative bird amigurumi with floral patterns, knitting needles, notepad, and pink flower details in Tunisian crochet style.

Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)