Many people enjoy crocheting, but what can you do to flatten your crochet projects when the edges curl? Can you use an iron on your crochet projects? Never put an…
How to Choose the Right Yarn for a Crochet Project
Crocheting is an excellent pastime that many people love. When starting out, many people have a lot of questions, including how to choose good yarn. When learning to crochet, many…
Best Hook Sizes for Amigurumi in 2024 (no more awkward gaps!)
Amigurumi can look really good when it’s finished, but it can also be subject to weird-looking gaps if it isn’t knit together tightly enough. That’s where getting the appropriate hook…
The Ultimate Crochet Hook Conversion Chart (US, UK, Japan!)
Why are there so many crochet hook size measuring systems? All these different measurement systems can make figuring out what size of crochet hook you need a painful process. To…
Where to Donate Crochet Items? (Hats, Scarves, Blankets)
If you’ve ever wanted to donate your crafts to a good cause (or just have too many to manage in your house) there are options for you! Many organizations and…
10 Best Super Bulky and Jumbo Yarns for Crochet Projects
There is quite a bit that goes into crocheting, far more than meets the eye. There is an incredibly large variety of projects to be made, and each project is…
Amigurumi Donut Free Crochet Pattern
This amigurumi donut is my newest food-themed free crochet pattern! Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration, or scroll to the end to get the free…
My Honest Review of Sweet Snuggles Yarn (in 2024) by Loops & Threads
Velvet yarn has been all the rage lately and this particular brand from Michael’s has been really popular, especially for oversized amigurumi! I used this yarn recently to make a…
Bread and Butter Free Crochet Pattern
This adorable Bread & Butter amigurumi is a fun companion for meals or just for fun. The tiny butter piece sitting on top of the piece of bread is a cute touch and works great as a baby shower or baby gift. This pattern is beginner friendly and provides a great opportunity to learn how to crochet a border around turned rows.
Boop the Crochet Ghost Free Amigurumi Pattern
Boop the Ghost is a spherical ghost with small limbs that balances on a round bottom. He stands on his own with a cute scalloped base. His adorable shape makes him perfect as a Halloween ornament, seasonal desk companion, or gift to a friend (or yourself!). He is very straightforward to make—if you can make a ball, then you can make this project!