Finding the Right Pattern and Actually Starting So basically you’re gonna want to start with a pattern that’s actually labeled “easy” because those beachy summer tops can look deceptively simple but then you’re three hours in wondering why nothing lays flat. I made my first real wearable summer top in spring 2022 when I was […]
Finding Free Doll Patterns Online So basically you just start by searching “free amigurumi doll pattern” or whatever and you’ll get like thousands of results but most of them are garbage honestly. I made this really cute bunny doll back in spring 2022 when I was binge-watching that show Severance and I must’ve looked through […]
okay so amigurumi patterns and where to actually find them Ravelry is gonna be your best friend here honestly. Like I know everyone says this but there’s literally thousands of free patterns and you can filter by difficulty and yarn weight and everything. I made this little octopus thing in summer 2022 while I was […]
okay so free hat patterns so you wanna make hats right and not spend money on patterns which honestly makes sense because there are SO many free ones out there. I made this slouchy beanie back in spring 2022 when I was basically living on my couch watching The Crown and it turned out pretty […]
So you wanna make something quick without spending three months on it The thing about fast crochet projects is they’re usually chunky yarn or simple stitches or both. I made this really basic cowl in summer 2023 when my apartment didn’t have AC yet and I was just sitting there sweating but still wanted to […]
Cotton yarn is basically the only thing you wanna use in summer So cotton yarn is like, completely different from acrylic and once you try it for summer stuff you’re not going back. It breathes way better and doesn’t make you feel like you’re wrapped in plastic. I made this market bag last summer – […]
Getting Started with the Fork Thing So hairpin lace is basically this weird technique where you use a U-shaped fork tool instead of just your regular hook and it creates these loopy strips that look way fancier than the effort you actually put in. I made my first real piece back in spring 2022 when […]
Basic Stitches You Actually Need to Know okay so single crochet is literally where you’re gonna start and I remember making this dishcloth in summer 2022 with Lily Sugar’n Cream (the yellow one) and just doing rows and rows of single crochet while watching Love Island. it’s the shortest stitch and you just insert your […]
okay so summer crochet stuff So the main thing about summer projects is you gotta use cotton or linen or something that breathes because acrylic is literally torture in heat. I learned this the hard way making a blanket in July 2023 with Red Heart Super Saver and my hands were just constantly sweaty and […]
Getting Started With Basic Supplies So the first thing is you need a hook and some yarn obviously. I started with a 5mm hook because that’s what my neighbor had lying around and honestly it’s still my favorite size. You can see your stitches really clearly and it’s not so small that you’re squinting at […]