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Five Things I Never Crochet Without

People always assume that the most important part of crocheting is the yarn.

Or the hook.

Or maybe that magical pattern that somehow works perfectly on the first try.

Don’t get me wrong—they’re all important. But after years of crocheting just about everywhere imaginable—on the couch, in waiting rooms, during road trips, and while pretending to watch television—I’ve discovered there are a handful of things I reach for every single time.

Some of them are obvious.

Some might surprise you.

But every one of them has earned a permanent spot in my crochet routine.

1. A Pair of Kiddie Safety Scissors

This one usually gets me some funny looks.

Most crocheters swear by tiny, razor-sharp embroidery scissors.

Me?

I reach for a pair of kiddie safety scissors.

Why?

Because they’re just dull enough that I don’t have to panic every time they’re near my project. They’ll cut yarn beautifully, but they’re much less likely to slice into the blanket, sweater, or shawl I’ve spent hours making.

Ask me how I figured that one out.

Let’s just say I’ve accidentally snipped my actual crochet project before, and once is all it takes to make you rethink your choice of scissors.

Now my trusty little safety scissors go everywhere with me. They may not be fancy, but they’ve saved me from repeating that mistake more than once.

Sometimes the best crochet tools aren’t the expensive ones—they’re the ones that fit the way you crochet.

2. Stitch Markers (Even When the Pattern Says You Don’t Need Them)

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll definitely remember where that stitch is,” allow me to gently welcome you to reality.

You won’t.

At least I won’t.

Stitch markers aren’t just for beginners. I use them constantly—marking the beginning of rounds, keeping track of repeats, noting increases, holding pieces together, and reminding myself where Future Me needs to pay attention.

They’re like little sticky notes for your crochet project.

Future You will be incredibly grateful.

3. A Plain Sheet of White Paper

This might be the strangest thing on my list.

It’s not a fancy gadget.

It doesn’t cost much. And it isn’t even technically a crochet tool.

I almost always keep a plain sheet of white paper nearby when I’m working with dark yarn.

If you’ve ever crocheted with black, navy, forest green, or deep burgundy yarn, you know the struggle. Sometimes it feels like the stitches disappear completely.

Here’s the trick.

Slip the white paper behind your work.

That simple background creates enough contrast that the stitches suddenly become much easier to see. Instead of squinting and guessing where your hook belongs, you can actually see what you’re doing.

It’s one of those little tricks that has saved my eyes more times than I can count.

Now, whenever I pull out dark yarn, I automatically reach for a piece of printer paper, too.

4. A Pen and Notebook

Ideas have terrible timing.

They don’t wait until you’ve finished your project or sat down at your computer.

They show up halfway through row 27.

Or while you’re trying to fall asleep.

Or when you’re working on something completely different.

That’s why I never crochet without a pen and notebook nearby.

Sometimes it’s a quick sketch of a stitch pattern I’d like to try. Other times it’s a note reminding me to change an increase, write down a row count, or save an idea before it disappears into the great yarn-filled abyss where forgotten inspirations seem to go.

I’ve learned the hard way that telling myself, “I’ll remember that later,” is almost guaranteed to end with me not remembering it later.

Now, whenever inspiration strikes, I simply write it down and get back to crocheting.

Future Me is always thankful.

5. A Project Bag

If your current project has ever lived in a grocery bag…

a reusable shopping tote…

or the front seat of your car…

welcome to the club.

A dedicated project bag keeps everything together—your yarn, hook, pattern, scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape, and whatever mysterious little notions always seem to accumulate along the way.

It also protects your yarn from dust, curious pets, and the universal enemy of crocheters everywhere…

The yarn barf that somehow appears the moment you toss a skein loose into your bag.

A project bag isn’t about being fancy.

It’s about staying organized enough that you actually spend your time crocheting instead of searching for where you put everything.

Honorable Mentions

It’s amazing how quickly the area around me fills up once I settle in for a crochet session.

A measuring tape.

A row counter.

An extra skein of yarn—because I’d rather have it nearby than get up halfway through a row.

Lip balm.

My phone for checking pattern notes, answering messages, or snapping a quick progress photo.

A highlighter for marking my place in a printed pattern.

A small crochet hook case with a few backup hook sizes.

A small bowl or tin for stitch markers and yarn needles.

A lint roller…because our cat, The Manager, seems to believe every project requires a quality-control inspection before it’s finished.

See?

This list grows very quickly.

The Real Essential

If I’m being completely honest, though, none of those things are the one item I truly never crochet without.

The real essential is enjoyment.

I’ve learned not to rush projects just to finish them.

I’ve stopped worrying about every tiny imperfection.

I’ve accepted that sometimes I’ll frog ten rows, and sometimes I’ll discover six months later that I accidentally skipped an increase somewhere.

The world keeps spinning.

Crochet isn’t about perfection.

It’s about creating something with your own two hands.

The tools simply make that journey a little smoother.

Now I’m curious…

What’s the one thing you absolutely refuse to crochet without? I’d love to hear what has earned a permanent place in your own crochet kit.

The Crochet Personality Test: Pick a Yarn and I’ll Tell You Who You Are

Ever gone to the yarn store for one skein… and somehow walked out with a bag full of yarn you absolutely “needed”?

Yeah… same.

Every crocheter has that one type of yarn they reach for without thinking. Maybe it’s soft merino, dependable cotton, chunky blanket yarn, or those gorgeous hand-dyed skeins you swear you’ll save for something special.

Think of it as your crochet instinct.

Pick the yarn you’d grab first, then see what it says about your crochet personality.

🧶 Cotton Yarn

Reliable. Practical. Always ready for a project that will actually get used.

You appreciate crisp stitch definition and love seeing every detail in your work. Dishcloths, market bags, summer tops—you’d rather make something useful than something flashy.

And yes… tangled yarn drives you a little crazy.

Crochet superpower: Precision

🧶 Acrylic Yarn

You know a good deal when you see one.

Acrylic is affordable, easy to wash, available in every color imaginable, and perfect for everyday projects. You’re probably the person making baby blankets, hats, scarves, and gifts for everyone else before you ever crochet something for yourself.

You believe handmade should be for everyone.

Crochet superpower: Generosity

🧶 Wool

Some people buy yarn because it’s on sale.

You buy it because it’s worth it.

You’d rather invest in quality fibers that will last for years than fill your stash with things you’ll never use. Chances are you’ve got blocking mats, favorite stitch markers, and at least one project bag you’re oddly proud of.

Crochet superpower: Patience

🧶 Velvet Yarn

You don’t mind a challenge.

People complain about working with velvet, but you’re too busy making ridiculously soft blankets and plushies to care. When a velvet project turns out well, nothing else feels quite the same.

You like a little drama—in the yarn, not in life.

Crochet superpower: Confidence

🧶 Blanket Yarn

If it isn’t soft enough to cuddle, what’s the point?

You’re all about comfort. Big hooks, chunky yarn, quick projects, and blankets people refuse to give back after borrowing them.

Making something cozy is your idea of a perfect afternoon.

Crochet superpower: Warmth

🧶 Mohair

Most crocheters look at mohair and slowly back away.

Not you.

Tiny stitches, fuzzy fibers, loops that disappear into the halo—you’ll figure it out. You enjoy experimenting and aren’t afraid to frog a project until it’s exactly what you imagined.

Crochet superpower: Creativity

🧶 Self-Striping Yarn

You love a little surprise.

Every few rows brings a new color, which somehow makes even the longest project feel exciting. Watching the yarn do its thing is half the fun.

You trust the process.

Crochet superpower: Optimism

🧶 Hand-Dyed Indie Yarn

For you, yarn isn’t just a supply—it’s inspiration.

One beautiful skein is enough to send you searching for the perfect pattern. Supporting independent dyers makes the project feel even more special, and your yarn stash probably doubles as home décor.

No shame in displaying it.

Crochet superpower: Imagination

Bonus Question

Let’s be honest…

How many skeins are currently sitting in your stash waiting for “the perfect project”?

☐ Fewer than 10

☐ 10–25

☐ 25–50

☐ I’d rather not discuss it.

We’ve all bought yarn with the best intentions… and then immediately found another skein we couldn’t leave behind.

So… How’d I Do?

Which yarn did you pick?

Did your result sound like you, or was it completely off?

While you’re here, confess your biggest crochet habit:

• Buying yarn without a project in mind.
• Having more WIPs than you can count.
• Avoiding weaving in ends until the very last minute.
• Telling yourself, “Just one more row,” and suddenly it’s 2 a.m.

No judgment. This is a safe space for crocheters. 😉

10 Crochet Green Flags That Instantly Tell Me What Kind of Crocheter You Are

Let’s be honest. Crocheters are a unique bunch.

Give us a skein of yarn and we’ll immediately start making life decisions based on fiber content, colorways, and whether or not we can justify adding just one more project to our already overflowing WIP basket.

The last time we talked about crochet red flags. This time, let’s celebrate the green flags. These are the little things crocheters do that instantly tell me what kind of wonderful human I’m dealing with.

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1. You Buy Extra Yarn “Just in Case”

You are an optimist.

You know perfectly well the pattern only calls for six skeins.

You buy eight.

Not because you need them.

Because you refuse to be held hostage by a discontinued dye lot six months from now.

Future You appreciates your paranoia.

2. You Frogged Three Rows Instead of Pretending It Didn’t Happen

You are brave.

Many crocheters see a mistake and whisper, “Nobody will notice.”

You looked that mistake directly in the eye and said, “Not today.”

It hurt.

But your integrity survived.

3. You Own More Stitch Markers Than Any One Person Could Ever Need

You are organized.

Or at least you desperately want to be.

Either way, your stitch markers are sorted by color, size, shape, and possibly astrological sign.

I respect the commitment.

4. You Read the Entire Pattern Before Starting

You are the responsible adult of the crochet world.

The rest of us are already halfway through Row 4 wondering why nothing looks right.

Meanwhile, you’re over there reading pattern notes like a scholar preparing for final exams.

5. You Actually Make Gauge Swatches

You are either incredibly wise or slightly terrifying.

Most of us treat gauge as a friendly suggestion.

You treat it like federal law.

And honestly? Your sweaters probably fit.

6. You Leave Encouraging Comments on Other People’s Projects

You are the sunshine of the crochet community.

You see a beginner’s slightly lopsided scarf and respond like they just unveiled a masterpiece in an art gallery.

The world needs more people like you.

7. You Can Walk Through a Craft Store Without Buying Yarn

You possess supernatural powers.

I don’t understand you.

I don’t trust you.

But I admire your strength.

8. You Finish Projects Before Starting New Ones

Legend says people like this exist.

I’ve never personally met one.

But if you are reading this, please know that we speak of you in hushed, reverent tones.

9. You Save Every Scrap of Yarn

You are creative.

What others see as leftovers, you see as future projects.

Tiny flowers.

Mini amigurumi.

Scrap blankets.

A giant tote bin filled with “valuable resources.”

10. You Teach Someone Else to Crochet

You are the reason crochet keeps going.

Every crocheter remembers the person who first showed them how to hold a hook, make a chain, or survive their first accidental yarn knot.

You are creating future yarn addicts.

And honestly, that’s beautiful.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, every crocheter has their quirks.

Some of us collect yarn like dragons collect treasure.

Some of us have twelve unfinished projects.

Some of us still refuse to make a gauge swatch on principle.

But if you found yourself in one or more of these green flags, congratulations.

You’re exactly the kind of crocheter I’d want to sit next to during a long yarn sale.

10 Crochet Red Flags That Instantly Tell Me What Kind of Crocheter You Are

Crocheters are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We create beautiful things, support each other, and somehow convince ourselves that buying more yarn is a perfectly reasonable response to having too much yarn.

But spend enough time in crochet groups and patterns start to emerge.

Certain habits instantly reveal what kind of crocheter you’re dealing with.

In the spirit of fun—and because every single one of us is guilty of at least one of these—here are ten crochet red flags that instantly tell me what kind of crocheter you are.

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🚩 1. “I Don’t Need More Yarn.”

You say this while standing in front of a yarn stash large enough to survive an apocalypse.

You aren’t fooling anyone.

Not your spouse.

Not your crochet group.

And definitely not the yarn store cashier who recognizes you by name.

Crocheter Type: The Yarn Dragon

Special ability: Acquiring yarn faster than projects can consume it.

🚩 2. “I’ll Weave in the Ends Later.”

No.

No, you won’t.

That blanket is finished.

The photos have been taken.

The project has been gifted.

The ends are still hanging there, mocking you.

Crocheter Type: The Professional Procrastinator

Special ability: Creating future problems with remarkable efficiency.

🚩 3. You Own 47 Crochet Hooks But Use the Same One Every Time.

You have ergonomic hooks.

Fancy hooks.

Light-up hooks.

Wood hooks.

Hooks you forgot you owned.

Yet somehow every project gets made with the same trusty favorite.

Crocheter Type: The Hook Collector

Special ability: Shopping for hooks instead of using them.

🚩 4. You Refuse to Check Gauge.

Patterns provide gauge for a reason.

You look directly at it.

Ignore it completely.

Then spend three days wondering why your sweater would fit either a Chihuahua or a small horse.

Crocheter Type: The Chaos Goblin

Special ability: Turning every project into a surprise.

🚩 5. You Buy Yarn Before Choosing a Pattern.

The yarn spoke to you.

You had a vision.

The vision lasted approximately four seconds.

Now the yarn lives in a storage bin waiting for destiny.

Crocheter Type: The Yarn Optimist

Special ability: Believing every skein has a purpose.

🚩 6. Every “Quick Project” Takes Three Weeks.

You confidently announce:

“This should only take an evening.”

Three weeks later you’re still explaining why it’s almost finished.

Crocheter Type: The Time Traveler

Special ability: Existing in a completely different dimension than the calendar.

🚩 7. You Frog the Same Row Five Times.

The pattern is fine.

The yarn is fine.

The hook is fine.

The problem is that your brain has temporarily left the chat.

Crocheter Type: The Perfectionist

Special ability: Repeating the same mistake with increasing determination.

🚩 8. You Start New Projects Before Finishing Old Ones.

You have:

• One blanket in progress.
• Two amigurumi missing arms.
• A shawl waiting for a border.
• Three mystery projects in bags.

And yet you just cast your eye on a new pattern.

Crocheter Type: The Serial Starter

Special ability: Maximum excitement, minimum completion.

🚩 9. You Keep Every Tiny Scrap of Yarn.

You can’t throw it away.

What if you need it someday?

For what?

Nobody knows.

But it might be useful.

Crocheter Type: The Scrap Goblin

Special ability: Turning sandwich bags into a storage system.

🚩 10. You Say “Just One More Row” at Midnight.

The most dangerous lie in crochet.

One more row becomes five.

Five becomes ten.

Suddenly it’s 2:17 a.m. and you’re making life choices with a crochet hook in your hand.

Crocheter Type: The Night Owl Hooker

Special ability: Time blindness powered entirely by yarn.

The Real Question…

Which red flag are you?

Personally, I suspect most crocheters are a terrifying combination of:

🚩 Yarn Dragon

🚩 Scrap Goblin

🚩 Professional Procrastinator

🚩 Serial Starter

And honestly? That’s part of the fun.

After all, if we were perfectly organized, would we even be crocheters?

Tell Me Your Crochet Red Flag

What’s your biggest crochet red flag—the one you can’t even defend anymore?

Be honest.

This is a safe space.

Mostly. 😆

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Crochet Advice Turned Out to Be Completely Wrong?

If you’ve been crocheting for more than five minutes, you’ve probably received some well-meaning advice.

Some of it is fantastic.

Some of it… not so much.

In fact, there are a few pieces of crochet wisdom that get repeated so often they’re practically carved into stone tablets.

The problem?

They’re not always true.

Let’s talk about some crochet advice that turned out to be completely wrong.

Crocheting Will Save You Money.

This is perhaps the greatest lie ever told.

You start with a single hook and a skein of yarn.

Six months later you’re explaining to your spouse why a closet contains enough yarn to insulate a small village.

Did you save money?

No.

Did you buy yarn because it was on sale even though you had no project in mind?

Also no.

We both know that’s a lie.

Just Buy the Yarn You Need.

Excuse me?

What if the yarn gets discontinued?

What if I suddenly need it?

What if there’s a yarn emergency?

The experienced crocheter knows that buying exactly what you need is how future regret begins.

You’ll Finish It Eventually.

Will I?

Will I really?

Because there is a shawl in my closet that’s old enough to vote.

Some projects are WIPs.

Others become family heirlooms before they’re finished.

Gauge Doesn’t Matter.

This advice usually comes from someone making dishcloths.

Try ignoring gauge on a sweater.

Instead of a cozy cardigan, you might end up with something that fits either a toddler or a refrigerator.

There is very little middle ground.

You Don’t Need Stitch Markers.

Technically true.

You also don’t need brakes on a bicycle.

But life gets a lot easier when you have them.

You Can Remember Where You Left Off.

No.

No, you cannot.

Write it down.

Use a row counter.

Take a photo.

Leave yourself a note.

Because future-you is a stranger and cannot be trusted.

Weave in the Ends Later.

This sounds harmless.

It isn’t.

At first you have three ends.

Then six.

Then twelve.

Then somehow you’re sitting on a blanket with seventy-three loose ends questioning every life choice that brought you here.

This Is a Quick Weekend Project.

Whenever a pattern says this, understand that they are talking about a mythical weekend.

A magical weekend where:

• no one needs dinner
• nobody calls
• the laundry does itself
• you don’t stop to admire yarn online

Most of us do not live in that universe.

You Have Enough Yarn.

I’d like to personally thank whoever said this for making the entire crochet community laugh.

One Project at a Time.

Look around.

How many WIPs do you currently have?

Exactly.

The Biggest Myth of All

The most misleading crochet advice ever given?

Just one more row.

Every crocheter knows that’s never just one more row.

It’s three more rows.

Then another round.

Then a quick border.

Then suddenly it’s 1:30 in the morning and you’re googling yarn substitutions.

Again.

The truth is that crochet advice is a lot like yarn recommendations.

What works perfectly for one crocheter might be a disaster for another.

So I’d love to know: What’s the worst crochet advice you’ve ever received—and did you learn the hard way?

Things Beginner Crocheters Are Too Embarrassed to Ask

When you first learn to crochet, nobody warns you that you’ll also need to learn an entirely new language.

At some point, you’ll wander into a crochet group and read something like:

“I had to frog my WIP because I lost yarn chicken after finding a knot in my cake.”

And you’ll sit there wondering if these people are crocheting or summoning woodland creatures.

So let’s decode some of the weirdest crochet terms that beginners are often too embarrassed to ask about.

Frog (or Frogging)

What beginners think:
Something involving cute amigurumi amphibians.

What it actually means:
Ripping out your stitches because something went wrong.

Why is it called frogging?

Because you “rip it, rip it, rip it.”

Get it?

Like a frog says “ribbit.”

This joke has been making crocheters laugh since approximately the invention of yarn.

WIP

What beginners think:
A fancy crochet stitch.

What it actually means:
Work In Progress.

Translation:

The blanket sitting in your basket.
The sweater on your couch.
The shawl you’ve been “almost done with” since 2022.

Most crocheters have several.

Some have dozens.

We don’t judge.

UFO

What beginners think:
Aliens.

What it actually means:
UnFinished Object.

A WIP becomes a UFO when enough time passes that you’re no longer actively working on it.

That baby blanket?

The baby just graduated high school.

It’s a UFO now.

Yarn Chicken

What beginners think:
A children’s game involving poultry.

What it actually means:
Trying to finish a project before running out of yarn.

The final few stitches become an Olympic-level sport.

Will you make it?

Will you be three inches short?

Nobody knows.

Stash

What beginners think:
A secret hiding place.

What it actually means:
Your yarn collection.

Officially, it’s a collection.

Unofficially, it’s enough yarn to survive several economic collapses.

Cake

What beginners think:
Dessert.

What it actually means:
A ball of yarn wound into a flat cylinder shape.

Sadly, it contains no frosting.

Skein

What beginners think:
A typo.

What it actually means:
The standard bundle of yarn sold in stores.

Most crocheters use the word daily and still aren’t entirely sure how to pronounce it. (It’s skayn.)

Frog Pond

What beginners think:
A peaceful nature scene.

What it actually means:
The pile of yarn created after you’ve frogged half a project.

Sometimes it’s bigger than the project itself.

Blocking

What beginners think:
Something you do on social media.

What it actually means:
Shaping your finished project so it behaves itself.

Magic.

Actual magic.

Stitch Marker

What beginners think:
A specialized crochet tool.

What experienced crocheters know:
It’s whatever random object is closest.

Bobby pins.
Paper clips.
Safety pins.
Bread bag clips.

We’ve all done it.

HOTH

What beginners think:
Something from Star Wars.

What it actually means:
Hot Off The Hook.

A freshly finished project.

Usually photographed before the ends are woven in.

SABLE

This is where things get dangerous.

Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy.

In other words:

You own more yarn than you could realistically crochet in your lifetime.

Many crocheters pretend this isn’t them.

Many are wrong.

The truth is, every crocheter starts out confused.

One day you’re asking what “WIP” means.

A few months later you’re casually saying things like:

After finding a factory knot in the last yard of my cake, I lost yarn chicken, rage-frogged my WIP into a frog pond, raided my SABLE for a matching skein, joined a mystery CAL, missed the stitch marker placement twice, and still managed to get the FO blocked before cast-on envy convinced me to start another project.

And somehow that sentence makes perfect sense.

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Crochet Patterns That Look Terrible Until the Very Last Row

Trust the Process (Even When the Process Looks Questionable)

Have you ever been halfway through a crochet project and thought:

“Well, this was a terrible idea.”

Of course you have.

Every crocheter has stared at a project in progress and wondered if they accidentally forgot how to crochet overnight.

The stitches look weird.

The shape makes no sense.

The colors seem wrong.

The entire thing resembles a household object nobody intended to make.

And yet…

Some of the most beautiful crochet projects spend most of their lives looking absolutely ridiculous.

The Ugly Duckling Phase

Nobody talks about the Ugly Duckling Phase.

That’s the point in a project where:

• The cardigan looks like a lumpy bath mat.
• The granny square blanket resembles a pile of potholders.
• The shawl looks like a fishing net with commitment issues.
• The amigurumi resembles an unidentified vegetable.

This phase is completely normal.

Unfortunately, nobody warns beginners.

So they assume they’ve ruined everything.

Granny Squares Are Masters of Deception

Let’s be honest.

One granny square by itself is not particularly impressive.

Neither are two.

Or six.

Sometimes not even twenty.

You spread them across the table and think:

“I spent three weeks making coasters.”

Then suddenly they’re joined together.

A border gets added.

The ends are woven in.

And somehow you’ve created a gorgeous blanket.

It’s crochet sorcery.

The Cardigan Crisis

Cardigans may be the worst offenders.

At some point during construction, every cardigan becomes deeply suspicious.

The sleeves are hanging off at odd angles.

The body resembles a geometric experiment.

Nothing appears wearable.

You hold it up and think:

“This cannot possibly fit a human being.”

Then you add the ribbing.

And the collar.

And the edging.

And suddenly you’re planning outfits around it.

The Border Is Doing All the Heavy Lifting

Can we talk about borders?

Because sometimes a border deserves its own award.

A project can spend weeks looking like a lost cause.

Then one carefully chosen border appears and suddenly:

“Ohhhhhh. THAT’S what we’re making.”

Borders are the crochet equivalent of putting a frame around a painting.

Color Changes Can Be Liars

Some color combinations look questionable until they’re finished.

Very questionable.

You may spend weeks wondering:

• Why did I choose these colors?
• What was I thinking?
• Was I under some sort of yarn-induced spell?

Then the final row ties everything together.

Suddenly those colors make perfect sense.

It’s enough to make you question reality.

The Last Row Effect

There should probably be a scientific study on this.

The final row has magical powers.

Nothing changes.

The yarn is the same.

The stitches are the same.

The project is mostly the same.

But somehow that final row flips a switch in your brain.

You stop seeing random pieces.

You start seeing the finished object.

And that’s when the excitement returns.

Why We Keep Falling For It

You’d think after enough projects we’d learn.

But no.

Every new project starts the cycle all over again.

1. Excitement
2. Confidence
3. Mild concern
4. Panic
5. Existential crisis
6. One final row
7. “Wow, I love it.”

Every.

Single.

Time.

Final Thoughts

The next time you’re halfway through a project and convinced you’ve created the world’s saddest cardigan, blanket, shawl, or plushie…

Keep going.

Some crochet patterns spend 95% of their existence looking terrible.

Then the last row arrives and suddenly everything makes sense.

Trust the process.

Trust the border.

And most importantly…

Don’t frog it during the Ugly Duckling Phase.

You might be only one row away from magic.

What’s the ugliest project you’ve ever made that somehow turned out beautiful in the end? 🧶😂

Crochet Superstitions Nobody Admits To

Crocheters are logical people.

We count stitches. We calculate yardage. We measure gauge.

And yet…

Many of us also have a collection of completely irrational crochet beliefs that we secretly follow without question.

No judgment here. This is a safe space.

1. Never Announce You’re Almost Finished

The moment you tell someone:

“I’m almost done!”

Disaster strikes.

You discover:

• You’re out of yarn.
• You skipped an entire row.
• The sleeve lengths don’t match.
• Your cat has adopted the project.

Somehow the Crochet Universe hears your confidence and immediately humbles you.

2. The Lucky Hook

You own seventeen crochet hooks.

But there’s one hook.

The hook.

The hook that magically makes every project behave.

Does it actually crochet better?

Probably not.

Will you search the entire house for it instead of using an identical replacement?

Absolutely.

3. Never Play Yarn Chicken Out Loud

You can think it.

You can hope it.

But you must never say:

“I think I have enough yarn.”

The yarn hears you.

The yarn always hears you.

Suddenly you’re six stitches short with no matching dye lot in existence.

4. The Project Knows When You’re In A Hurry

Need a baby blanket by tomorrow?

The blanket becomes sentient.

It develops:

• Knots
• Mistakes
• Counting errors
• Mystery decreases

Projects that were behaving perfectly for weeks immediately enter their rebellious phase.

5. The “One More Row” Curse

Every crocheter knows this lie.

“I’ll just do one more row before bed.”

Three episodes of a TV show later, you’re Googling whether 2 a.m. counts as tomorrow.

6. Frogging Creates Better Results

Scientifically?

Questionable.

Emotionally?

Absolutely true.

Many crocheters secretly believe a project isn’t really committed to excellence until it’s been frogged at least once.

Twice if it’s a cardigan.

7. Never Let Someone Touch A Project Mid-Count

This is not superstition.

This is survival.

The second someone asks:

“What are you making?”

while you’re counting stitches…

Everything is ruined.

You now have to start counting from the beginning because your brain has permanently left the chat.

8. The Stash Must Never Reach Zero

Some people call it a yarn stash.

Others call it an emergency preparedness kit.

No crocheter wants to find themselves in a situation where:

• Inspiration strikes
• The yarn store is closed
• The stash is empty

That’s how civilization collapses.

9. Every Unfinished Project Will Eventually Reveal Its Purpose

We’ve all got one.

The project in the basket.

The project that hasn’t moved since 2021.

You can’t throw it away because someday you’ll finish it.

Or frog it.

Or turn it into something else.

Or at least remember what pattern you were using.

10. If A Project Is Going Perfectly, Don’t Mention It

This is perhaps the most important crochet superstition of all.

The second you say:

“Wow, this project is going really well.”

You’ll immediately discover:

• A missed stitch
• A twisted row
• A sizing problem
• A knot in the yarn the size of a grapefruit

Stay humble.

Stay quiet.

Protect the project.

Final Thoughts

Crocheters may not agree on the best yarn, the best hook, or whether gauge actually matters.

But deep down, many of us share the same unspoken crochet superstitions.

And if you’ve ever searched the house for your lucky hook, refused to brag about having enough yarn, or stayed up until 2 a.m. because of “just one more row”…

Congratulations.

You’re officially one of us.

What’s your weirdest crochet superstition? Tell us in the comments—I promise I won’t judge. 🧶😂

Lost Your Crochet Mojo? Here’s How to Find It Again

It happens to all of us.

One day you’re happily crocheting until 2:00 a.m., convinced you’ve discovered the greatest stitch pattern in human history. The next day you’re staring at a basket full of yarn wondering if maybe you’d rather reorganize your spice cabinet.

If you’ve lost your crochet mojo, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you’re done with crochet. It doesn’t mean you’ve run out of creativity. It definitely doesn’t mean you need to buy more yarn.

(Okay, it might mean you need more yarn, but let’s explore some cheaper solutions first.)

What Is Crochet Mojo?

Crochet mojo is that magical feeling that makes you excited to pick up your hook.

It’s the urge to start new projects, learn new stitches, browse patterns, and think about crochet when you’re supposed to be doing other things.

When the mojo disappears, crochet can start feeling more like a chore than a hobby.

Step 1: Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break

This may sound strange coming from a crochet designer, but sometimes the best thing you can do is put the hook down.

If you’ve been working on deadlines, gifts, markets, or large projects, your brain might simply need a rest.

Take a few days off.

The yarn will still be there when you get back.

Trust me.

Step 2: Finish Something Small

Nothing kills motivation faster than a pile of unfinished projects.

Instead of starting something new, look around for the project that’s 90% finished.

Spend an hour completing it.

That little burst of accomplishment can be surprisingly powerful.

Step 3: Try a Completely Different Project

If you’ve made six blankets in a row, don’t start blanket number seven.

Make a hat.

Make a coaster.

Make a tiny crochet pickle wearing a bow tie.

Your brain loves novelty.

Sometimes all it takes is a change of pace.

Step 4: Visit Your Yarn Stash

Not to organize it.

Not to judge it.

Just to enjoy it.

Pull out yarn you forgot you owned.

Touch it.

Squish it.

Imagine what it could become.

Sometimes inspiration is hiding in the bottom of a tote bag you’ve ignored for three years.

Step 5: Learn One New Thing

You don’t need to master an advanced technique.

Learn one new stitch.

Try mosaic crochet.

Experiment with colorwork.

Watch a tutorial you’ve been saving.

A small challenge can wake up a sleepy creative brain.

Step 6: Crochet With Other People

Creativity is contagious.

Join a crochet group.

Watch crochet videos.

Scroll through project photos.

Chat with fellow crocheters.

Seeing someone else’s excitement can remind you why you fell in love with crochet in the first place.

Step 7: Stop Chasing Perfection

Sometimes we lose our mojo because we put too much pressure on ourselves.

Every project doesn’t need to become a bestseller.

Every pattern doesn’t need to be revolutionary.

Sometimes it’s okay to crochet something simply because it makes you happy.

Imagine that.

Step 8: Remember Why You Started

Most of us didn’t learn crochet because we wanted another job.

We learned because it was relaxing.

Creative.

Comforting.

Fun.

Try reconnecting with the part of crochet that first made you fall in love with it.

The Good News

Your crochet mojo isn’t gone forever.

It’s probably just taking a little vacation.

Every crocheter experiences creative slumps. The key is not to force inspiration but to create opportunities for it to return.

So grab a hook, pick a small project, and see what happens.

And if all else fails, there is always the time-honored crocheter’s solution:

Buy one skein of pretty yarn and see if that helps.

(Results may vary.)

Have you ever lost your crochet mojo? What helped you get it back? Let me know in the comments!

Why We Can’t Resist a Smiley Face (And Why I Turned One Into a Crochet Tote Bag)

Have you ever noticed that a smiley face can completely change your mood?

You can be having an average day, scrolling through your phone, running errands, or waiting in line at the grocery store, and then suddenly—there it is.

🙂

A simple smiley face.

For some reason, that little yellow circle with two eyes and a grin has the power to make us smile right back.

So when I started designing this crochet pattern, I knew exactly what I wanted to make: a tote bag covered in smiley faces.

The World’s Most Recognizable Face

Believe it or not, the classic smiley face has been around for more than 60 years.

In 1963, a commercial artist named Harvey Ball was asked to create a simple image to boost employee morale. He sketched a yellow circle with two dots and a smile in just a few minutes.

He was paid $45.

That’s it.

Today, that design is recognized around the world and has appeared on everything from T-shirts and coffee mugs to stickers, backpacks, and emojis.

Not bad for a doodle that took only a few minutes to draw!

Why Do Smiley Faces Make Us Happy?

Scientists have actually studied this.

Research suggests that seeing smiling faces can trigger positive emotional responses in our brains. Even a simple representation of a smile can influence mood and make us feel a little more optimistic.

In other words, your brain sees a smile and thinks:

“Well, things can’t be all bad.”

Honestly, I think we could all use a little more of that.

The Perfect Crochet Project

One of the things I love most about crochet is that it allows us to create useful items while still showing a little personality.

A tote bag is practical.

A smiley face tote bag is practical and impossible to ignore.

Whether you’re carrying yarn, books, groceries, beach supplies, or your latest crochet project, this bag brings a little fun wherever it goes.

And let’s be honest—people are probably going to ask where you got it.

Three Sizes for Every Adventure

I wanted this pattern to be as versatile as possible, so I included three different bag sizes:

Small Bag

Perfect for quick errands, lightweight projects, and everyday essentials.

Medium Bag

My personal favorite. Big enough to be useful without feeling bulky.

Large Bag

For yarn hauls, farmers market trips, beach days, and those moments when you swear you’re only buying one skein.

We all know how that usually goes.

Customize It Your Way

The pattern also includes:

• Multiple square joining methods
• Customizable handle lengths
• Detailed assembly diagrams
• Smiley face embroidery instructions
• A recommended bag-lining tutorial

Because every crocheter likes to put their own spin on a project.

A Bag That Makes People Smile

At the end of the day, that’s really what this design is all about.

Crochet doesn’t always have to be serious.

Sometimes it’s okay to make something simply because it makes you happy.

And if it happens to make everyone else smile too?

That’s even better.

Ready to Make Your Own?

The Smiley Face Tote Bag pattern is now available in my Ravelry shop.

With three sizes included and endless possibilities for customization, you’ll be carrying a little handmade happiness wherever you go.

Happy crocheting!

❤️ Tanya
HodgePodge Crochet

The Crochet Market Bag I Actually Use

There’s a funny thing that happens when you design crochet patterns for years.

You make beautiful things.
You photograph them.
You admire them.
You fold them carefully.

…and sometimes they quietly disappear into a closet.

But every once in a while, a project becomes part of your actual life.

This market bag became one of those projects for me.

It started simply enough — cotton yarn, a crochet hook, and an idea I couldn’t quite let go of. I wanted something lightweight but sturdy. Something soft, stretchy, practical, and beautiful at the same time. A bag that could hold fresh fruit from the market one day and yarn the next.

Living in Morocco has changed the way I think about handmade things.

There are colors everywhere here. Crates of oranges stacked in the sun. Worn terracotta walls. Olive trees. Market baskets. Fabric textures. Blue tiles. Dusty pink flower pots. Life feels layered and handmade in a way that’s hard to explain until you experience it.

I think this bag quietly absorbed some of that feeling.

The mesh stretches naturally when you use it, and instead of fighting that characteristic, I decided to design around it. I wanted the bag to drape beautifully when empty but expand when filled. I wanted it to feel lived-in instead of stiff and over-engineered.

And honestly?
It became the bag I kept reaching for.

Not because it was perfect.
Not because it photographed well.
But because it worked.

It followed me into grocery stores, outdoor markets, quick errands, and quiet afternoons. At one point, it even became the temporary storage location for yarn, oranges, receipts, and a crochet hook all at the same time — which feels like the most realistic crochet bag review possible.

And of course, no crochet project in this house is ever completed without cat involvement.

At some point during filming, a cat fell asleep directly on top of the yarn skein I was using. Production immediately stopped because apparently the yarn no longer belonged to me.

Honestly, that moment perfectly captured the spirit of this project:
slow afternoons,
sunlight,
soft cotton yarn,
and making something useful with your own hands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXHOoyHqpHw

That’s what I love most about crochet.

Not perfection.
Not trends.
Not constantly chasing the next project.

Just creating things that quietly become part of everyday life.

So if you decide to make this market bag too, I hope it becomes one of those projects for you — the kind that gets tossed over your shoulder on the way out the door, stretched with groceries, filled with yarn, carried to the beach, or used far more than you ever expected.

And if it ends up full of oranges at least once…
I feel like you’re using it correctly.

Why Crochet Bags Stretch — And How I Finally Fixed Mine

If you have ever finished a crochet bag, held it proudly in your hands, and thought:

“This looks amazing.”

…only to use it for one day and suddenly realize it now hangs halfway to your knees…

trust me, you are not alone.

For years, crochet bag stretching frustrated me more than almost anything else in crochet.

I would spend hours designing a beautiful tote or market bag. It would look perfect laying flat. The stitches looked neat. The shape looked structured. The straps looked sturdy.

Then reality happened.

I would actually use the bag.

And suddenly:

• the straps stretched
• the body sagged
• the bottom drooped
• the sides warped outward
• the entire shape changed

Sometimes dramatically.

At first, I honestly thought I was just doing something wrong.

But after years of crocheting bags, testing yarns, experimenting with stitch patterns, and learning through a lot of trial and error, I finally realized something important:

Most crochet bags stretch because crochet itself naturally stretches.

Especially open stitch patterns.

Especially cotton.

Especially market bags.

And honestly? A lot of patterns never really explain that part clearly.

Why Crochet Bags Stretch So Much

Crochet fabric is flexible by nature.

Unlike woven fabric, crochet stitches are made from loops pulling against loops. That flexibility is part of what makes crochet soft, comfortable, and beautiful.

But in bags, flexibility can quickly turn into sagging.

The moment you add:

• water bottles
• yarn
• books
• groceries
• wallets
• phones
• everyday weight

…the stitches begin pulling downward.

And over time, they keep stretching farther.

Open mesh and lattice stitches stretch even more because they have larger spaces between stitches with less structural support.

That is why a crochet bag that looks small and compact while empty can suddenly become huge once you put items inside.

The Biggest Mistake I Used to Make

For the longest time, I designed bags based only on how they looked empty.

That was my mistake.

I did not think enough about:

• gravity
• weight distribution
• fiber behavior
• long-term stretching

I would finish a bag, photograph it beautifully, and think the job was done.

Then after actual use, I would realize the straps had grown several inches longer and the entire bag had changed shape.

That is when I started studying what was really happening structurally.

Cotton Is Amazing… But Also Sneaky

One thing many crocheters discover the hard way is that cotton yarn behaves very differently from acrylic.

Cotton is:

• durable
• washable
• crisp
• beautiful for bags

But cotton also has weight.

And once cotton stretches, it tends to stay stretched.

This becomes even more noticeable in larger bags or mesh bags because the weight of the yarn itself contributes to the pulling.

That does not mean cotton is bad for bags.

Honestly, I still love cotton for bags.

But now I design with its behavior instead of fighting against it.

What Finally Fixed My Crochet Bags

After a lot of experimenting, I found that fixing stretching is not about one magical trick.

It is about combining several smart design choices together.

1. Smaller Hooks Changed Everything

This was one of the biggest improvements I ever made.

For years, I crocheted bags using the hook size recommended on the yarn label.

Big mistake.

Now, I almost always size down my hook for bags.

A tighter fabric:

• stretches less
• holds shape better
• creates more structure
• feels sturdier

The difference is honestly shocking.

2. Dense Stitches Matter More Than You Think

Some stitches naturally stretch more than others.

Very open lace and mesh patterns can be beautiful, but they often need support from surrounding structure.

That is why I started balancing open designs with:

• solid sections
• reinforced bands
• tighter borders
• structured bottoms

That combination made my bags hold their shape dramatically better.

3. The Straps Need Special Attention

Bag straps are usually the first thing to stretch.

I learned this the hard way.

Now when I design straps, I think about:

• stitch direction
• density
• width
• reinforcement

Sometimes I intentionally make straps shorter than I want them to end up because I already know they will relax with use.

And honestly? That one adjustment alone helped tremendously.

4. Gauge Actually Matters for Bags

I know.

Nobody wants to hear that.

But for bags, gauge affects more than size.

It affects structure.

Loose tension creates softer, stretchier fabric.

Tighter tension creates stronger fabric.

When testers tell me a bag turned out much larger than expected, tension is often a huge part of the reason why.

5. Real-Life Testing Changed My Designing Process

This may sound obvious, but I used to evaluate bags mostly by appearance.

Now I test them like actual bags.

I load them with:

• yarn
• groceries
• notebooks
• random household items

Then I let them hang.

That tells me far more than flat photos ever could.

Some bags look beautiful but fail completely under real-world use.

Others become softer and more beautiful over time while still holding their structure.

Testing taught me the difference.

The Truth About Stretching

Here is something important I wish more crocheters knew:

Some stretching is completely normal.

Especially in market bags.

Especially in cotton.

Especially in mesh designs.

A crochet bag is not supposed to behave exactly like stiff commercial fabric bags.

The goal is not eliminating all stretch.

The goal is controlled stretch.

There is a huge difference between:

• a bag relaxing naturally
  and
• a bag losing its entire shape

Once I understood that difference, my entire approach to designing bags changed.

Crochet Taught Me Patience

Honestly, fixing my crochet bags taught me something bigger than just construction techniques.

It taught me patience.

Crochet is often about experimenting, failing, adjusting, and learning over time.

Sometimes the projects that frustrate us most are the ones that teach us the most in the end.

And after years of stretched straps, sagging totes, and floppy market bags…

I can finally say:

I think I figured it out.

— Tanya
HodgePodge Crochet 🧶

I Moved from America to Morocco and This Changed My Crochet Business

There are moments in life when everything changes so suddenly that you almost do not recognize your own life anymore.

For me, moving from America to Morocco was one of those moments.

When I first packed up my crochet hooks, yarn, cameras, computers, and the life I had spent decades building in the United States, I honestly did not know what would happen to my crochet business. I did not know if people would still follow my work. I did not know if I would still feel inspired to design. I did not know if I would even be able to find yarn I liked using.

What I did know was this:

I needed a change.

After spending most of my life in America, everything had started to feel rushed, loud, exhausting, and emotionally draining. Day after day felt like survival mode. Even creativity, the thing that once brought me peace, started feeling buried underneath stress, responsibilities, and constant pressure.

Crochet had always been more than yarn and stitches to me.

It was comfort.

It was therapy.

It was memory.

It was the one thing that stayed with me through every stage of life, going all the way back to childhood when I first learned how to crochet and make little outfits for Barbie dolls. Back then, I had no idea those tiny stitches would eventually become a business, a creative outlet, and a connection to thousands of people around the world.

Then came Morocco.

And somehow, slowly, quietly, everything began to change.

Slowing Down Changed My Creativity

One of the first things I noticed after arriving in Morocco was that life moved differently.

People sit longer.

Talk longer.

Drink coffee slower.

Families gather more.

Stores close in the afternoon.

The nights feel alive.

There is a rhythm here that is difficult to explain unless you experience it yourself.

For the first time in years, I felt my mind slowing down.

And strangely enough, that changed the way I designed crochet patterns.

In America, I often felt pressure to constantly produce:

• more patterns
• more content
• more videos
• more posts
• more engagement

Everything felt tied to algorithms, numbers, deadlines, and burnout.

But in Morocco, I started reconnecting with why I loved crochet in the first place.

I started paying attention to textures again.

Colors again.

Details again.

I began designing more intentionally instead of just trying to “keep up.”

And honestly, I think people noticed the difference.

Morocco Reignited My Inspiration

Morocco is full of texture, color, geometry, and artistry.

You see it everywhere:

• in the tile work
• in the architecture
• in the markets
• in the fabrics
• in the desert landscapes
• in the old doors
• in the handmade goods

Even ordinary things here often feel artistic.

As someone who designs crochet patterns, being surrounded by that kind of visual inspiration changes you creatively.

Some of my recent crochet ideas, color choices, and textures absolutely came from simply living here and observing everyday life around me.

Even the natural light feels different when I photograph my work now.

Warmer.

Softer.

More alive.

The Challenges Nobody Sees

Of course, moving overseas also came with challenges.

A lot of them.

Finding crochet supplies was not always easy at first. Yarn brands I used for years in America suddenly were not available anymore. Simple things became complicated. Shipping costs were shocking. Learning where to buy materials in a completely different country took time.

There were language barriers.

Cultural adjustments.

Moments of homesickness.

Moments where I questioned whether I had made the right decision at all.

Building a creative business while adjusting to life in another country is not glamorous the way social media sometimes makes it look.

There were days I felt completely overwhelmed.

But there was also something beautiful happening underneath all of that uncertainty.

I was rebuilding creatively from the ground up.

Crochet Became Personal Again

Somewhere along the way, crochet stopped feeling like a race again.

It became personal.

Peaceful.

Meaningful.

I started creating things because I genuinely loved them, not because I thought they would perform well online.

Ironically, I think that authenticity actually helped my business grow stronger.

People can feel when something is real.

They can feel when creativity comes from passion instead of pressure.

And I think moving to Morocco helped me rediscover that part of myself.

The Internet Made the World Feel Smaller

One of the most unexpected parts of this journey has been realizing how connected creativity really is.

Even while living thousands of miles away from America, I still wake up every day connected to crocheters from all over the world through:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Facebook
• my blog
• pattern sales
• messages and comments

It reminds me that creativity has no borders.

A crochet pattern designed in Morocco can end up being stitched together in Texas, Canada, Australia, Germany, or South Africa by someone I may never meet.

That still amazes me.

This Move Changed More Than My Business

At the end of the day, moving from America to Morocco changed far more than just my crochet business.

It changed my pace.

My perspective.

My priorities.

My creativity.

And maybe most importantly, it reminded me that sometimes we need to step completely outside of our old environment to rediscover who we are.

Crochet followed me across an ocean.

And somehow, through all the uncertainty and change, it became home again.

24,500 Subscribers Later… Thank You

Today my YouTube channel officially crossed 24,500 subscribers, and honestly, I’m still trying to process it.

When I first started sharing crochet videos online, I never imagined that thousands of people from around the world would one day be watching my tutorials, following my crochet journey, supporting my designs, and becoming part of this amazing creative community.

What started as simply sharing something I loved slowly grew into something much bigger than I ever expected.

Over the years, HodgePodge Crochet has become more than just a crochet channel. It has become a space filled with creativity, learning, experimentation, encouragement, late-night crochet sessions, yarn piles taking over the house, cats supervising projects 😂, and people who genuinely appreciate handmade art.

One of the things I love most about this community is how supportive and encouraging everyone has been through every stage of the process — even the messy stages.

And trust me… there have been MANY messy stages.

If you’ve followed me recently over on Patreon, then you’ve probably seen me deep in the process of designing the new Lattice Top. This pattern has gone through more revisions, frogging, measuring, grading, and restructuring than I can even count at this point. Some days I’ve completely reworked entire sections just trying to get the drape, fit, and stitch flow exactly the way I imagined it in my head.

But that’s also the beautiful part of designing.

Sometimes crochet patterns don’t appear perfectly on the first try. Sometimes they evolve slowly through testing, experimentation, mistakes, and learning. And honestly, I think sharing that process openly has become one of my favorite parts of this journey.

Seeing people excited about the Lattice Top while it’s still being developed has been incredibly motivating for me. Knowing that people genuinely care about the work behind the scenes makes all those long design sessions feel worth it.

As my YouTube channel continues growing, I have so many exciting things planned for the future:

• New crochet patterns
• More detailed tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes design content
• Crochet vlogs
• Morocco lifestyle content 🇺🇸🇲🇦
• More pattern testing opportunities
• More creative experiments and projects

I’m genuinely excited about where things are heading.

And to every single person who has supported this channel in any way — whether you subscribed, watched a video, left a comment, purchased a pattern, shared my work, or simply followed quietly from the background — thank you.

Your support means more than you probably realize.

Creative work can sometimes feel very solitary behind the scenes. There are long hours spent designing, filming, editing, writing instructions, troubleshooting mistakes, and doubting whether anyone will even care about what you’re creating.

But moments like this remind me why I started.

24,500 subscribers may just look like a number to some people, but to me it represents years of learning, growth, persistence, creativity, and community.

And honestly?

I feel like we’re just getting started.

Thank you all so much for being part of this journey with me 💛

You can follow along here: https://www.youtube.com/@HodgePodgeCrochet

– HodgePodge Crochet

24,500 Subscribers Later… Thank You

Today my YouTube channel officially crossed 24,500 subscribers, and honestly, I’m still trying to process it.

When I first started sharing crochet videos online, I never imagined that thousands of people from around the world would one day be watching my tutorials, following my crochet journey, supporting my designs, and becoming part of this amazing creative community.

What started as simply sharing something I loved slowly grew into something much bigger than I ever expected.

Over the years, HodgePodge Crochet has become more than just a crochet channel. It has become a space filled with creativity, learning, experimentation, encouragement, late-night crochet sessions, yarn piles taking over the house, cats supervising projects 😂, and people who genuinely appreciate handmade art.

One of the things I love most about this community is how supportive and encouraging everyone has been through every stage of the process — even the messy stages.

And trust me… there have been MANY messy stages.

If you’ve followed me recently over on Patreon, then you’ve probably seen me deep in the process of designing the new Lattice Top. This pattern has gone through more revisions, frogging, measuring, grading, and restructuring than I can even count at this point. Some days I’ve completely reworked entire sections just trying to get the drape, fit, and stitch flow exactly the way I imagined it in my head.

But that’s also the beautiful part of designing.

Sometimes crochet patterns don’t appear perfectly on the first try. Sometimes they evolve slowly through testing, experimentation, mistakes, and learning. And honestly, I think sharing that process openly has become one of my favorite parts of this journey.

Seeing people excited about the Lattice Top while it’s still being developed has been incredibly motivating for me. Knowing that people genuinely care about the work behind the scenes makes all those long design sessions feel worth it.

As my YouTube channel continues growing, I have so many exciting things planned for the future:

• New crochet patterns
• More detailed tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes design content
• Crochet vlogs
• Morocco lifestyle content 🇺🇸🇲🇦
• More pattern testing opportunities
• More creative experiments and projects

I’m genuinely excited about where things are heading.

And to every single person who has supported this channel in any way — whether you subscribed, watched a video, left a comment, purchased a pattern, shared my work, or simply followed quietly from the background — thank you.

Your support means more than you probably realize.

Creative work can sometimes feel very solitary behind the scenes. There are long hours spent designing, filming, editing, writing instructions, troubleshooting mistakes, and doubting whether anyone will even care about what you’re creating.

But moments like this remind me why I started.

24,500 subscribers may just look like a number to some people, but to me it represents years of learning, growth, persistence, creativity, and community.

And honestly?

I feel like we’re just getting started.

Thank you all so much for being part of this journey with me 💛

You can follow along here: https://www.youtube.com/@HodgePodgeCrochet

– HodgePodge Crochet

24,500 Subscribers Later… Thank You

Today my YouTube channel officially crossed 24,500 subscribers, and honestly, I’m still trying to process it.

When I first started sharing crochet videos online, I never imagined that thousands of people from around the world would one day be watching my tutorials, following my crochet journey, supporting my designs, and becoming part of this amazing creative community.

What started as simply sharing something I loved slowly grew into something much bigger than I ever expected.

Over the years, HodgePodge Crochet has become more than just a crochet channel. It has become a space filled with creativity, learning, experimentation, encouragement, late-night crochet sessions, yarn piles taking over the house, cats supervising projects 😂, and people who genuinely appreciate handmade art.

One of the things I love most about this community is how supportive and encouraging everyone has been through every stage of the process — even the messy stages.

And trust me… there have been MANY messy stages.

If you’ve followed me recently over on Patreon, then you’ve probably seen me deep in the process of designing the new Lattice Top. This pattern has gone through more revisions, frogging, measuring, grading, and restructuring than I can even count at this point. Some days I’ve completely reworked entire sections just trying to get the drape, fit, and stitch flow exactly the way I imagined it in my head.

But that’s also the beautiful part of designing.

Sometimes crochet patterns don’t appear perfectly on the first try. Sometimes they evolve slowly through testing, experimentation, mistakes, and learning. And honestly, I think sharing that process openly has become one of my favorite parts of this journey.

Seeing people excited about the Lattice Top while it’s still being developed has been incredibly motivating for me. Knowing that people genuinely care about the work behind the scenes makes all those long design sessions feel worth it.

As my YouTube channel continues growing, I have so many exciting things planned for the future:

• New crochet patterns
• More detailed tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes design content
• Crochet vlogs
• Morocco lifestyle content 🇺🇸🇲🇦
• More pattern testing opportunities
• More creative experiments and projects

I’m genuinely excited about where things are heading.

And to every single person who has supported this channel in any way — whether you subscribed, watched a video, left a comment, purchased a pattern, shared my work, or simply followed quietly from the background — thank you.

Your support means more than you probably realize.

Creative work can sometimes feel very solitary behind the scenes. There are long hours spent designing, filming, editing, writing instructions, troubleshooting mistakes, and doubting whether anyone will even care about what you’re creating.

But moments like this remind me why I started.

24,500 subscribers may just look like a number to some people, but to me it represents years of learning, growth, persistence, creativity, and community.

And honestly?

I feel like we’re just getting started.

Thank you all so much for being part of this journey with me 💛

You can follow along here: https://www.youtube.com/@HodgePodgeCrochet

– HodgePodge Crochet

In London, we also stopped by John Lewis for yarn, among other things. Sadly, the department has gotten smaller. I did buy some and will share soon!

#LaVischDesigns #Knitting #KnittingLife #KnittingLove #KnitterProblems #Yarn #YarnLove
#LondonShopping #YarnLover #JohnLewisFinds

In London, we also stopped by John Lewis for yarn, among other things. Sadly, the department has gotten smaller. I did buy some and will share soon!

#LaVischDesigns #Knitting #KnittingLife #KnittingLove #KnitterProblems #Yarn #YarnLove
#LondonShopping #YarnLover #JohnLewisFinds

In London, we also stopped by John Lewis for yarn, among other things. Sadly, the department has gotten smaller. I did buy some and will share soon!

#LaVischDesigns #Knitting #KnittingLife #KnittingLove #KnitterProblems #Yarn #YarnLove
#LondonShopping #YarnLover #JohnLewisFinds

In London, we also stopped by John Lewis for yarn, among other things. Sadly, the department has gotten smaller. I did buy some and will share soon!

#LaVischDesigns #Knitting #KnittingLife #KnittingLove #KnitterProblems #Yarn #YarnLove
#LondonShopping #YarnLover #JohnLewisFinds

In London, we also stopped by John Lewis for yarn, among other things. Sadly, the department has gotten smaller. I did buy some and will share soon!

#LaVischDesigns #Knitting #KnittingLife #KnittingLove #KnitterProblems #Yarn #YarnLove
#LondonShopping #YarnLover #JohnLewisFinds

Why can't I stop #knitting???🙃
Because my youngest is asking me for a nice little short cardigan for the summer?🥰😀🌞
Also because I had this wonderful ball of cotton/acryl in my stash and I'm happy to use it!
#yarnlover #tricot #strikke

Why can't I stop #knitting???🙃
Because my youngest is asking me for a nice little short cardigan for the summer?🥰😀🌞
Also because I had this wonderful ball of cotton/acryl in my stash and I'm happy to use it!
#yarnlover #tricot #strikke

Why can't I stop #knitting???🙃
Because my youngest is asking me for a nice little short cardigan for the summer?🥰😀🌞
Also because I had this wonderful ball of cotton/acryl in my stash and I'm happy to use it!
#yarnlover #tricot #strikke

Why can't I stop #knitting???🙃
Because my youngest is asking me for a nice little short cardigan for the summer?🥰😀🌞
Also because I had this wonderful ball of cotton/acryl in my stash and I'm happy to use it!
#yarnlover #tricot #strikke

This yarn bowl glaze is a winner. The other 50% in this run, a TOTAL LOSS 😢.

20 years into my pottery addiction, and I'm still learning the hard way.

This piece is listed in my Etsy Shop.

#yarnlover #yarnbowl #skeinyarn #handmadeyarn #woolyarn #crochet #knitting #bigdogpots

Bonjour!
Pour les fans de laine et artisans du fil, un outil bien utile en ligne d'équivalence entre fils et marques quand vous ne trouvez pas ou plus de fil , vive les équivalences! 😉
Plein de filtres possibles

Yarn substitution online free tool
🧶 https://yarnsub.com/

#yarn #toolforyarn #fiberarts #yarnlover #crafty #knitting #crochet

Bonjour!
Pour les fans de laine et artisans du fil, un outil bien utile en ligne d'équivalence entre fils et marques quand vous ne trouvez pas ou plus de fil , vive les équivalences! 😉
Plein de filtres possibles

Yarn substitution online free tool
🧶 https://yarnsub.com/

#yarn #toolforyarn #fiberarts #yarnlover #crafty #knitting #crochet

Bonjour!
Pour les fans de laine et artisans du fil, un outil bien utile en ligne d'équivalence entre fils et marques quand vous ne trouvez pas ou plus de fil , vive les équivalences! 😉
Plein de filtres possibles

Yarn substitution online free tool
🧶 https://yarnsub.com/

#yarn #toolforyarn #fiberarts #yarnlover #crafty #knitting #crochet

Bonjour!
Pour les fans de laine et artisans du fil, un outil bien utile en ligne d'équivalence entre fils et marques quand vous ne trouvez pas ou plus de fil , vive les équivalences! 😉
Plein de filtres possibles

Yarn substitution online free tool
🧶 https://yarnsub.com/

#yarn #toolforyarn #fiberarts #yarnlover #crafty #knitting #crochet

Bonjour!
Pour les fans de laine et artisans du fil, un outil bien utile en ligne d'équivalence entre fils et marques quand vous ne trouvez pas ou plus de fil , vive les équivalences! 😉
Plein de filtres possibles

Yarn substitution online free tool
🧶 https://yarnsub.com/

#yarn #toolforyarn #fiberarts #yarnlover #crafty #knitting #crochet

@Filou
Was willst du denn mit einem Pullover? Eine Decke wäre doch viel praktischer. Da gibt es sogar welche speziell für Pferde!
#handdyedyarn #yarnlover

@Filou
Was willst du denn mit einem Pullover? Eine Decke wäre doch viel praktischer. Da gibt es sogar welche speziell für Pferde!
#handdyedyarn #yarnlover

Watching #Argylle and crocheting a pumpkin. Perfect night in! 💛

#GettingReadyForAutumn #Crochet #HandMade #YarnLover #NowWatching

Watching #Argylle and crocheting a pumpkin. Perfect night in! 💛

#GettingReadyForAutumn #Crochet #HandMade #YarnLover #NowWatching

Watching #Argylle and crocheting a pumpkin. Perfect night in! 💛

#GettingReadyForAutumn #Crochet #HandMade #YarnLover #NowWatching

Watching #Argylle and crocheting a pumpkin. Perfect night in! 💛

#GettingReadyForAutumn #Crochet #HandMade #YarnLover #NowWatching

Watching #Argylle and crocheting a pumpkin. Perfect night in! 💛

#GettingReadyForAutumn #Crochet #HandMade #YarnLover #NowWatching

Spinning? Yes! But I really dislike this fiber, so I’m just trying to get it done asap so I can spin something I enjoy, instead. It’s compressed, full of neps and lumps, and just not a fun.

Alpaca is still my favourite, so I’ll move to that in my stash next.

#fiberarts #spinning #yarnlover

Spinning? Yes! But I really dislike this fiber, so I’m just trying to get it done asap so I can spin something I enjoy, instead. It’s compressed, full of neps and lumps, and just not a fun.

Alpaca is still my favourite, so I’ll move to that in my stash next.

#fiberarts #spinning #yarnlover

Happy "Koningsdag" for all Dutch folk out there! What are your plans for the day? Not sure what we'll be doing yet, but I bet we'll have a lovely day! 😃

#koningsdag #koningsdag2024 #oranje #orange #orangeyarn #tulips #yarn #gorgeousyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #handdyed #yarnporn #yarnlover

Happy "Koningsdag" for all Dutch folk out there! What are your plans for the day? Not sure what we'll be doing yet, but I bet we'll have a lovely day! 😃

#koningsdag #koningsdag2024 #oranje #orange #orangeyarn #tulips #yarn #gorgeousyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #handdyed #yarnporn #yarnlover

Happy "Koningsdag" for all Dutch folk out there! What are your plans for the day? Not sure what we'll be doing yet, but I bet we'll have a lovely day! 😃

#koningsdag #koningsdag2024 #oranje #orange #orangeyarn #tulips #yarn #gorgeousyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #handdyed #yarnporn #yarnlover

Happy "Koningsdag" for all Dutch folk out there! What are your plans for the day? Not sure what we'll be doing yet, but I bet we'll have a lovely day! 😃

#koningsdag #koningsdag2024 #oranje #orange #orangeyarn #tulips #yarn #gorgeousyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #handdyed #yarnporn #yarnlover

Just a few more rounds of this turtleneck and my sweater will be finished 💜

#Knitting #HandMade #AlwaysCrafting #YarnLover

Just a few more rounds of this turtleneck and my sweater will be finished 💜

#Knitting #HandMade #AlwaysCrafting #YarnLover

Just a few more rounds of this turtleneck and my sweater will be finished 💜

#Knitting #HandMade #AlwaysCrafting #YarnLover

Just a few more rounds of this turtleneck and my sweater will be finished 💜

#Knitting #HandMade #AlwaysCrafting #YarnLover

I forgot to show you the results . I dyed two cones. Bottom was the first. Top was second try. Center from left. Start from right. #yarnlover #crochet

Bonsoir / Goodevening / Goedenavond !
New on Mastodon & searching fellow weavers.
I use an inkle loom and rigid heddle looms.
Living in France, I speak dutch, english & french.

#weaversofmastodon
#fil #yarn #yarnlover #yarnaddict
#tisser #weaving #weven
#hevelrietweven #metieratisser #peigneenvergeur #gatterkammweben
#metieratisser #metieratisserapeigneenvergeur #tisserand
#weaversofinstagram #rigidheddleloom
#rigidheddleweaving
#happy #blij #heureuse #bonheur
#ze_happy_life