Tag: crochet
Crochet Stitch Dictionaries: A Shelf of Swatches and Inspiration
In this post, I’ve curated a collection of crochet stitch dictionaries I’ve explored over the years, books that have shaped my swatching, designing, and daydreaming. From bookshelf to workbasket, these references continue to inspire my crochet. Whether you’re seeking new textures, learning a technique, or simply curious about what’s available, you’ll find reviews and reflections…
Book Reviews: Essential Crochet (two volumes)
When I was at the library the other day, two new crochet stitch dictionaries by Melissa Leapman caught my eye. Two small books with big titles, Essential Crochet: Starter stitches : portable stitch companion : solids, shells & fans, openwork & lace, and simple edgings and Essential Crochet: Next-level stitches : portable stitch companion :…
granny squares (& other motifs)
Happy Granny Square Day! Granny squares were the next thing I learned to crochet after perfecting miles of chains. When I was 7, my mother was still working on my baby blanket and I wanted to make the cute little squares too. I made at least one square for the blanket. Unfortunately I can’t find…
tunisian crochet resources
Over the past few years, I’ve fallen in love with Tunisian crochet. It was a long time coming. Honestly I’m surprised this didn’t happen sooner. When I was a child, I wanted to learn to knit and couldn’t figure it out. My mother couldn’t and said it was “too hard” so she hated it. We…
Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches
We know that I have a thing for stitch dictionaries. I’m especially fascinated by crochet pattern libraries because I didn’t know they existed for the first decade or so I crocheted. The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is the book I wish I had when I first started to figure out how to do…
Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley
The pineapple crochet stitch is the focus of Karen Whooley‘s newest pattern collection, Pineapple Passion. It includes five designs including a top, two shawls, a skirt, and a cardigan. What is the pineapple stitch? It is one that looks complex yet is a clever combination of double, single, and chain stitches. Traditionally this type of…