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  • 7 Small Projects You Can Use Your Scrap Yarn On

     Hello everyone! Tara here— There’s nothing better than finishing a project, but then you’re almost always left with leftover yarn. What do you do with it? Do you make a magic ball by tying all of your scraps together? Do you find scrap buster crochet projects? Or do you use them to stuff your amigurumi?…

  • Crochet Projects You Can Finish in One Night!

    This roundup of projects is perfect for when you want to get some stitching time in and want the instantaneous gratification of an FO (see this post if unfamiliar with the abbreviation). Quick & Easy Crochet Dishcloths These are not only quick they are useful and are perfect for your scrap cotton yarn! Color Burst…

  • Learn All About the Origins of Crochet Amigurumi

    Flip through any issue of Crochet World and it’s very likely that you’ll see a doll, toy or figure. The magazine has featured animals from farm to jungle to zoo, ocean creatures, elves, gnomes, snowmen, women and children, fruits, vegetables, Santa and Mrs. Claus, balls, Halloween bowling pins and many other characters. Of course, they…

  • Learn a New Take on a Crochet Dishcloth

    In our June 2023 issue, our Scraps Delight project is the Striped Scrap Dishcloth by Adriana Baiocco. (BTW: You should check out some of her amazing designs here.) You will need scraps of cotton yarn in 3 colors to create this dishcloth. Adriana used Circulo Apolo Eco 4/4 to make the set in the photo,…

  • 6 Crochet Patterns Perfect for Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

    St Patrick’s day is coming up this month. Not everyone throws a big party or celebration for this holiday but my family usually will. So I thought it would be fun to share some patterns that you could create either for the holiday or that were inspired by the holiday. Start off the party with…