Spotlight: Brianna Sipp, Crochet Fashion Designer
If you believe the old tale that creativity and good business are mutually exclusive, then you have not met crochet fashion designer Brianna Sipp! Perfectly meshing old and new, Brianna's...
Crochet
Get hooked on how fun and easy it is to crochet! With pretty yarn and a single crochet hook, you can make amigurumi figures, granny squares, hats, shawls and other fun projects. (Knitting is a different technique with stitches made on two or more needles.) Learn just a few crochet stitches (such as single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and double crochet two together – dc2tog). You will be on your way to creating your own crochet projects.
Browse through some of these inspiring crochet projects and prepare to try your hand at crochet.
Crochet Inspiration
Spotlight: Susie Nicholson, Yarn Bomber
Susie Nicholson has found her superpower, and she summons it with a crochet hook. An avid yarnbomber, Susie brings color and whimsy to her Los Angeles neighborhood. Meanwhile, her alter-ego,...
Spotlight: Emma Varnam, Crochet Designer
With a desire to encourage children to smile and hug, Emma Varnam designs crocheted soft toys and cuddly critters that invite interactive play. Her animal patterns will inspire you to...
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Spotlight: Peachy Kaua’i, Mixed Media Artist
Peachy Kaua'i finds inspiration for her mixed-media art on beach walks, snorkeling, hiking, and surfing around the island of Kaua'i! You'll find her drawing, painting, crocheting, working with clay, and…
Spotlight: Lee Sartori, Crochet Designer and Author
You can find Lee Sartori researching pop music stars to create original amigurumi crochet patterns or gathering yarns to design a new crochet sweater. All with instructions detailed enough for…
Spotlight: Salena Baca, Crochet Educator and Author
Salena Baca turned her hobby and passion into a business. She founded the American Crochet Association to teach people the basics of crochet. And she inspires crocheters with the crochet…
Spotlight: Felicia Murray, Fiber Artist
Felicia Murray creates fiber art environments inspired by her feelings, that come to life as she works on the pieces. She enjoys pushing the boundaries of a technique to create…
Spotlight: Erik Speer, Fiber Artist
Erik Speer started making macrame wall hangings to make a little extra money. Self-taught from YouTube and Pinterest, he explored and experimented with a variety of fiber art techniques. He…
Spotlight: Christa Wissler, Multi-disciplinary Artist
You'll find Christa Wissler working on a variety of projects all at the same time. She works intuitively to create her works of art, using a variety of media. When…
Spotlight: Jacki Donhou, Amigurumi Pattern Designer & Author
Jacki Donhou creates whimsical and unique amigurumi crocheted creatures. Her advice? Keep practicing and you'll get better. When did you first start crocheting? How did you start designing your own…
Spotlight: Evelyn Politzer, Visual Artist
Evelyn Politzer creates visual art using a variety of techniques to transform materials into her works, including knitting, embroidery, crochet, and weaving - all of which have long histories and…