Did you miss our Crochet Book Club Meeting yesterday? We had a special guest join us which was so much fun! Bonnie Barker shared with us the behind the scenes for her book that we are featuring for May. I hope you check it out!
Join Me for the 2025 Temperature-Sampler Blanket Crochet Along!I am beyond excited to announce the launch of my 2025 Temperature-Sampler Blanket Crochet Along (CAL), kicking off in January! This project will be a fun, interactive, and beautiful way to document your year while learning new crochet stitches and creating a one-of-a-kind blanket that tells the story of your year through color and temperature.For this CAL, we'll be making one row every day, documenting the temperature for that day and using a specific yarn color to match the temperature range from our very own Temperature Gauge. I’ve created a Temperature Gauge with a color indicator that will help guide you in choosing the right yarn for each day’s temperature.But that's not all! Each month, I’ll be sharing a Calendar Stitch Card, which includes the month’s calendar along with crochet stitch instructions. Each month, you’ll work the row using the stitch of the month, paired with the appropriate yarn color based on that day's temperature. This will give you a beautiful, textured blanket that grows month by month.I’m really excited to share that we’ll be learning 12 different crochet stitches throughout the year—some you may have tried before, and others will be new to you. Whether you’ve crocheted for years or are a newer crocheter, this project will be a fun and rewarding challenge. Every month’s stitch will add a unique texture to the blanket, making it a truly personalized and stunning piece of art.One of the best parts of this CAL is the new community section in the Crochet Club. This space will be dedicated to the Temperature-Sampler Blanket project, where you can:Ask questions: Whether you're new to the project or need help with a stitch, this section is the perfect place to ask for guidance.Share your progress: I can’t wait to see how your blanket is coming along! Whether it’s a photo of a finished row, an update on your materials, or just a note about how the project is going, sharing your journey will be so fun for everyone.Discuss materials: Not sure what yarn to use? Want to talk about hook sizes or other tools? The community section is the place to chat about it all.I encourage everyone to participate, whether you’re jumping in with your first CAL or are a seasoned pro. This project is all about community, creativity, and making something beautiful together.To get started, all you need to do is make sure you're part of my Crochet Club, where I’ll be sharing the Calendar Stitch Cards and all the information you need to follow along. The community section will be open for sharing, asking questions, and engaging with fellow crocheters throughout the entire project.I can’t wait to kick off this journey with you all and see how your Temperature-Sampler Blankets turn out. It's going to be a year-long adventure, and I’m so thrilled to have you all along for the ride!
Join in on the Community Contact List! 😊CLICK HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBnBaNOrBnNCCXnWMOIX8ijytJJs2a2Wi95piFiPO6RUN6kw/viewform?usp=sf_linkPrintable Contact Information Form is located in the video description. 😊
May 07, 2024
May 07, 2024
• Edited (Jun 11, 2024)
I just updated the Crochet Club Contact Information Card June 11th, 2024.
if you would like to update the information you have. 🚧🚨‼️
If you had no idea there even WAS a Crochet Club Contact Information Card check out the video below. We would love to be able to make you feel even more welcome and a part of the group!
Here's a Link to the form if you would like to fill it out:
CLICK HERE: https://forms.gle/gN68y6gooxBrZfdK6
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April 15, 2024
The Easter Crochet Contest was Incredible! Another show of how amazing you all are and what you are capable of. Sharing how you were challenged and inspired. BIG Thank You to all contestants. You were all winners in my book. Can't wait for our next Crochet Contest!
in 🔶 the-gathering-space
April 19, 2024
• Edited (Apr 19, 2024)
Tiffany, here is the link to the pattern on you tube. It was made a few years back from pokey yarn scraps from estate sales.https://youtu.be/CK9sNtQJnd0?si=imFkj3aEX84SSB8z
April 12, 2024
Another craft I enjoy when I need a break from crocheting is COLORING! I created some fun crochet coloring pages I thought you might get a kick out of. I hope you enjoy them.
Just right click on the image and save-image to your computer OR if on your phone or tablet you can screen shot the image. 🤗
May 06, 2024
Are You Ready To Play CROCHET IRON CRAFTER?
Week 1: Collect Materials
Week 2: Reveal Project Theme
Get the week to make a game plan of
what you want to make.
Week 3: Work On Projects and Turn In Projects
Week 4: All Projects Turned In and Voting On
Most Complicated & Most Creative Projects.
Here We Go...
Week 1 Materials To Gather (You Have To Use The Materials On This List Or Your Entry Is Disqualified)
A yarn that is strong and can get wet
Need at least 500 yards of yarn
Choose one add on of your choosing
(ex: Button(s), zipper, ring, bead(s), polyfil)
Crochet Hook recommended on yarn label
RULES:
You must use the materials that were listed.
You cannot use any additional materials for your project.
You must post a picture of the materials you will use for your entry in the Event's section under Crochet Iron Crafter.
You must use ALL the materials you gathered but don't necessarily have to use every last bit of the yarn you collected.
You cannot enter into the CROCHET IRON CRAFTER game after the Project Theme has been revealed.
in 🔶 the-gathering-space
May 05, 2024
Would anyone be Interested in making the corner pocket chunky scarf for me? I ordered the kit from Tiffany and I get the first pocket made and I just can’t get any further. I will be willing to pay you thank you Sandra Marconi.
in 🔶 the-gathering-space
April 23, 2024
The two baby dresses I just finished making. I decided to use the Coboo magenta border. These are the first baby dresses I have ever made. I am not sure if they will fit her okay since I had to modify the video tutorials and guess on the sizing because I don't have the babies measurements and they are currently vacationing and visiting family in Texas. Once they go back home to Costa Rica I can't mail them the dresses or a blanket or any gifts, the post system down there sucks. I also made my first two cactus amigurumi's and it didn't hurt my hands. :)
Green one is using Lionbrand Coboo yarn in Grass green 4.0mm hook hool and Magenta and Bag o Day Crochet video tutorial - lemon merengue crochet dress. https://youtu.be/OH1KXviK5YY?si=xEsxG3vv68W762D3
The varigated is Ice yarns Camilla Coton Magic with a 4.5 mm hook, video tutorial by Crochet for Baby.https://youtu.be/zdIHjsqx80Y?si=om-YrwEfz7cqoNX0
April 26, 2024
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What You Can Look Forward To In May
May's Stash-Buster Challenge is Stuffed Animals! Have fun making teeny tiny or really big stuffed animals with your scrap yarn or the yarn you have in your yarn stash at home! Share pictures of you makes with the group in the Stash-Buster Chat Forum so we can see what you created!
I am behind in getting these Crochet Alongs underway HOWEVER they are top of mind and important to me to get started. For the month of May I will be focusing on the My Girl Hat.
Check Out The Calendar For All These Exciting Meetings You Can Be A Part Of:
Wednesday May 1st
2pm CST - Soap Sack Campaign Live Launch
7pm CST - Crafter's Gathering + How To Pair Colors
Monday May 6th
2pm CST - Crochet Book Club Meeting ~ Contemporary Celtic Crochet
Wednesday May 8th
7pm CST - Crafter's Gathering + Color Wheel & Psychology
Saturday May 11th
11am CST - Coffee & Crochet + SPRING GIVEAWAY
Monday May 13th
2pm CST - Lemon Peel Stitch Live Demonstration
Wednesday May 15th
WUA Veteran Campaign Ends. Last Day To Ship In Donations
7pm CST - Crafter's Gathering + How To Find Yarn Substitutions
Wednesday May 22nd
7pm CST - Crafter's Gathering + How To Create Your Own Graph
Saturday May 25th
11am CST - Coffee & Crochet + CROCHET IRON CRAFTER Game
Monday May 27th
2pm CST - Graph Crochet Live Demonstration
Wednesday May 29th
7pm CST - Crafter's Gathering + CROCHET IRON CRAFTER Game
Friday May 31st
Soap Sack Campaign Ends
in 🔶 the-gathering-space
April 04, 2024
• Edited (Apr 04, 2024)
I just finished making this (prayer - grief) shawl to gift to my cousin who just recently lost her daughter to cancer. I used Lionbrand Mandala Baby yarn in colorway Rainbow Falls and a 4.5mm crochet hook. The pattern is from Bag O Day Crochet's video tutorial - 3D reversible shawl #theMonthofBOD2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj_npxQ9q5k
I am hoping it's an ok size and not too small. She lives in FL so I wanted something lightweight and not too warm or heavy. I made her another one but the color weren't bold enough so I made her a second shawl.
Here is a video I made, uploaded to my YouTube channel, where I show the shawl in person and you can see the texture and how cool the stitch is, because it's so textured it's not smooth but it is very original / unique looking. It did take me longer than usual to make this shawl and stitch because of the thinner DK weight yarn and small hook size. https://youtu.be/efr6LYzjA88?si=9QWfINusSqA8EwFi