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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
A woman crochets on a green sofa, holding yarn, featured on the cover of "Making with Meaning" by Jessica Carey.
03/17/21 • •

Making with Meaning Crochet Book Review

Knitted panda amigurumi with black ears, eyes, and stripe on white; “crochet and knit pandas — 9 patterns!” text above.
03/16/21 • •

9 Free Panda Crochet and Knit Patterns

A crocheted cartoon bird in a “Go Team” shirt cheers beside a scoreboard, with yarn balls and tournament brackets below.
03/12/21 • •

Tournament of Stitches 2021

Crocheted pie-themed coaster with lattice stitches beside a real pie on an orange background. Text: "Crochet and knit pies.
03/12/21 • •

5 Free Crochet and Knit Pie Patterns for Pi Day

Striped slouchy knit hat in blue, gray, green, and yellow yarns; visible smooth stockinette texture; worn by a smiling model.
03/12/21 • •

Easy, Casual Striped Knit Slouch Hat for Men and Women

A woman wears a light green seed stitch knit hat, showing textured pattern; sketchy pink, black, and white borders surround the image.
03/11/21 • •

Seed Stitch Knit Hat Free Pattern: Beginner, One-Ball,…

Metal knitting needles in assorted sizes are arranged neatly on a neutral surface with pink, black, and white graphic accents.
03/11/21 • •

Ultimate Guide to Knitting Needles: Everything a…

A woman displays a hand-crocheted hat, showing neat stitches and textured patternwork suitable for winter wear.
03/10/21 • •

Slouchy Knit Hat Free Pattern

Striped knit skater hat with pompom modeled on person; features decorative pink and black border, “knit skater hat” text.
03/09/21 • •

Knit Skater Hat Free Pattern: Striped, Unisex, Sporty…

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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!)