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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
A hand holds a crocheted BB-8 amigurumi droid on grass, showing round shape and detailed colorwork.
05/04/21 • •

May the 4th Be With You – A Collection of FREE Crochet…

Bride holds crochet bouquet of pink and blue flowers; text reads "Crochet and knitting wedding, 41 patterns!.
05/03/21 • •

41 Free Wedding Patterns to Crochet and Knit

Blue and white striped knitted and crocheted golf club covers with pom-poms, shown on clubs; 16 pattern variations.
05/03/21 • •

16 Free Golf Patterns to Knit and Crochet

Gray crochet circle in progress with visible stitch detail; red crochet hook on white background with pink and black accents.
05/01/21 • •

Knit and Crochet News: This Week’s Hottest Links in…

Woman modeling a gray crochet top with visible stitch texture, featured on the cover of "Crochet Tops" by Salena Baca.
04/30/21 • •

5 Things You Have to Know About Salena Baca’s New Book…

BiCrafty Boot Camp graphic with pink accents, featuring a cartoon bird knitting with yarn, scarf, and knitting pattern.
04/30/21 • •

Marly Bird’s BiCrafty Boot Camp: Team Thoughts on Month…

A dried leaf displays a precise circular crochet lace inset, highlighting detailed stitchwork and delicate texture. Pink accents in background.
04/28/21 • •

Spring Crochet Inspiration: Susanna Bauer’s Crochet Leaf Art

A bird holds a knitting pattern amid yarn, needles, flowers, and crochet tools, with text on how to knit 2x2 ribbing.
04/28/21 • •

How to Knit 2×2 Ribbing (Knitting Lessons for…

Two women smile among shelves of yarn; one models a colorful crocheted hat and gloves, showing vibrant texture and stitchwork.
04/27/21 • •

Knit and Crochet for Mom

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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!)