WeCrochet has finally answered the question that has been plaguing me for years: Who owns Crochet.com, and when will they make it go somewhere awesome? Well, it turns out the answers are Knit Picks and NOW! Crochet.com now goes to Knit Pick’s crochet site: WeCrochet. I’m just a bit excited about this.
I’m going to share all about the awesomeness, and give you a great promotion code AND then there’s giveaway with TWO winners that ends on January 9th, 2020.
The new year is a great time to learn new crochet skills. Not only is the weather cool which makes sitting under a pile of yarn nice and cozy, but we often think about improving ourselves as the new year begins. I’ve perused some of the crochet skill classes offered by Annie’s and picked out 8 that look awesome. Stick around until the end of this post and you can enter to win your choice of one of these classes!
Here are the links to the classes and a little info about each one.
Here you will find written instructions with process photos, charts, and videos, for flat circles in single, half double, and double crochet.
This simple coaster can be made by a crochet beginner, yet is still nice enough for an advanced crocheter to make as well. It is a single crochet square made in rows, with a border around it. There is a video and chart to help, making this a great learning project.
These coasters work very nicely with my Stripy Single Crochet Placemat.
Dress up your table with these fun and easy placemats. This is a great beginner project, as it is made entirely of single crochet. Tahki Cotton Classic comes in a very wide selection of colors, so you can make a set for every season!
This simple Chain Wrap Bracelet is great for beginners all the way to experts. You only need to know how to crochet a chain, and sew on a button.
There is also a link to a video tutorial that shows how to make this bracelet from beginning to end. Even a new crocheter can show off a pretty finished project with this chain wrap bracelet!
If you can make a crochet chain, you can make this necklace! It is super simple, and tons of fun. This necklace is a great way for those just learning to make a finished item, it is a wonderful project for kids (what a great Mother’s Day gift!) and it is even fun for the more advanced. It also makes for great craft fair stock!
Learn to make a double crochet decrease, also called a double crochet two together (dc2tog) with this video, written instructions, and photos. There is also a chart and written pattern at the end to make a small swatch to practice your new skill. To learn to make a double crochet, see this post.
In the samples seen in this video and post, I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn.
Learn how to make a double crochet (dc), how to turn to start a new row, and how to make a double crochet into the previous row.
Learn how to make the half double crochet, how to turn to start a new row, and how to make a half double crochet into the previous row.
