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Crochet Hooks Compared: 17 Amazon Picks Before the Swatch Test

    Crochet Hooks Compared: 17 Amazon Picks Before the Swatch Test

    Compare 17 crochet hooks from Amazon in this detailed crochet hook review from Secret Yarnery. This first-look test covers budget crochet hook sets, ergonomic crochet hooks, aluminum crochet hooks, and...

    May 10, 2026Christa Patel
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    20 Fast Mother's Day Crochet Ideas for Handmade Gifts

    20 Fast Mother's Day Crochet Ideas for Handmade Gifts

    Discover 20 fast Mother's Day crochet ideas with free crochet patterns for handmade gifts mom will love. This roundup includes beginner-friendly crochet bag patterns, baskets, blankets, shawls, hats, flower bouquets,...

    May 3, 2026Christa Patel
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    Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder That Fits a Wine Bottle

    Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder That Fits a Wine Bottle

    Looking for an Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder that is fun, practical, and beginner friendly? This simple pattern works up in one piece, includes the strap, and even fits a...

    May 3, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Wind Spinners Explained And Pattern for Beginners

    Crochet Wind Spinners Explained And Pattern for Beginners

    Crochet wind spinners are colorful, lightweight yarn decorations that twist and move in the breeze. In this post, you will learn what they are , and what supplies you need....

    Apr 29, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Podcast 187: Crochet Thrift Store Finds & Hook Review Update

    Crochet Podcast 187: Crochet Thrift Store Finds & Hook Review Update

    Explore thrift-store crochet finds, crochet hook testing, and ergonomic crochet hook reviews in this episode from Secret Yarnery. I compare Clover Amour crochet hooks, Tulip Etimo crochet hooks, and other...

    Apr 26, 2026Christa Patel
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    How Much Yarn to Crochet a Blanket? Easy Yardage Guide

    How Much Yarn to Crochet a Blanket? Easy Yardage Guide

    Wondering how much yarn you need to crochet a blanket? The answer depends on blanket size, yarn weight, stitch pattern, and tension. This simple guide gives quick yardage estimates, shows...

    Apr 22, 2026Christa Patel
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    Unboxing Crochet Heaven: Every Hook and Surprise in Podcast 186

    Unboxing Crochet Heaven: Every Hook and Surprise in Podcast 186

    Christa unboxes a massive 120-pound Amazon haul packed with crochet hooks, ergonomic tools, sharp-tip yarn needles, and practical extras for home and family life. From Prym, Boye, Clover Amour, Furls,...

    Apr 19, 2026Christa Patel
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    Mother's Day Crochet Gift Ideas She'll Actually Use 2026

    Mother's Day Crochet Gift Ideas She'll Actually Use 2026

    Discover the best Mother’s Day crochet gift ideas that are useful, beautiful, and easy to make. This guide shares practical crochet patterns for Moms, including flower bouquets, baskets, bags, blankets,...

    Apr 15, 2026Christa Patel
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    Easy Crochet Basket Pattern - Any Size for Beginners 2026!

    Easy Crochet Basket Pattern - Any Size for Beginners 2026!

    Learn how to make an easy crochet basket pattern in any size, from small desk organizers to large yarn storage baskets. This beginner-friendly project uses basic stitches and two strands...

    Apr 12, 2026Christa Patel
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    Beginner Crochet Phone Bag Pattern, Fits Any Phone 2026!

    Beginner Crochet Phone Bag Pattern, Fits Any Phone 2026!

    Make a simple beginner crochet phone bag with basic stitches, a neat spiral body, and a custom strap. This easy pattern is quick, practical, and perfect for scrap yarn, with...

    Apr 5, 2026Christa Patel
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    Easy 3 Daisy Granny Square Easter Basket Crochet Pattern!

    Easy 3 Daisy Granny Square Easter Basket Crochet Pattern!

    This free crochet Easter basket pattern starts with three Daisy Granny Square motifs and finishes with a solid bottom and reinforced handle. It's beginner-friendly, great for scrap yarn, and practical...

    Mar 29, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Podcast 185: 15 Non Yarny Questions | Behind the Secret Yarnery

    Crochet Podcast 185: 15 Non Yarny Questions | Behind the Secret Yarnery

    Get to know the person behind Secret Yarnery in this fun Crochet Podcast episode 185. Christa answers 15 non yarny questions about family, creativity, storage bins, WIPs, and the small...

    Mar 26, 2026Christa Patel
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    Easter Table & Home Decor, Free Crochet Patterns 2026

    Easter Table & Home Decor, Free Crochet Patterns 2026

    Freshen up your Easter table and home with simple crochet decor ideas, including free patterns from other creators and my easy basket grass pattern from Secret Yarnery.

    Mar 24, 2026Christa Patel
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    Easy Daisy Flower Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern - Any Size!

    Easy Daisy Flower Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern - Any Size!

    Learn how to make an Easy Daisy Crochet Bucket Hat in any size, from small to extra-large, with simple granny-stitch sides, a flower top, and a soft petal brim. This...

    Mar 22, 2026Christa Patel
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    Flower Hats, Headbands & 160 Channels! Crochet Podcast 184

    Flower Hats, Headbands & 160 Channels! Crochet Podcast 184

    Finished crochet projects, upcoming flower hat and ruffle headband tutorials, and a huge roundup of 160 crochet YouTube channels worth watching! This episode is part project update, part community shoutout,...

    Mar 18, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Granny Square Sweater Tutorial (Two Squares) 2026

    Crochet Granny Square Sweater Tutorial (Two Squares) 2026

    Want an easy sweater that does not rely on complicated shaping? This Crochet Granny Square Sweater uses two large squares, simple single crochet joins, and an adjustable hem so you...

    Mar 12, 2026Christa Patel
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    New Crochet Podcast 183: New Sweaters & Big Lessons!

    New Crochet Podcast 183: New Sweaters & Big Lessons!

    Crochet Podcast 183 is a relaxed crochet catch-up with finished projects, YouTube creator observations from a Small Crochet Channel binge, and tips on content quality and audio setup. Christa also...

    Mar 11, 2026Christa Patel
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    Easy Crochet Ruffle Hat (No Elastic, No Stretch) Step-by-Step Pattern

    Easy Crochet Ruffle Hat (No Elastic, No Stretch) Step-by-Step Pattern

    Learn how to crochet a Granny Stitch Ruffle Hat that stays on without elastic. Follow the Secret Yarnery step-by-step tutorial, including the magic ring start, Round 5 sizing, a no-stretch...

    Mar 8, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Podcast 182: Heart Granny Squares, Flat Border 2026

    Crochet Podcast 182: Heart Granny Squares, Flat Border 2026

    If you love heart motifs but still want projects you can use all year, Crochet Podcast 182 is full of fresh ideas. This episode shares a new solid heart granny...

    Mar 4, 2026Christa Patel
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    Granny Square Sweater With Just Two Squares (Fast and Easy)

    Granny Square Sweater With Just Two Squares (Fast and Easy)

    A Granny Square Sweater does not have to mean a pile of pieces and a long finishing weekend. This cropped sweater is made from just two oversized granny squares, then...

    Mar 3, 2026Christa Patel
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    New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 10

      New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 10

      Amy from Love + Yarn Studio is the kind of crochet YouTuber you want on in the background while you stitch. In Secret Yarnery’s Episode 10 small-channel shoutout, her polished...

      Feb 26, 2026Christa Patel
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      New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 9

      New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 9

      Episode 9 of Secret Yarnery’s Small Crochet Channel Spotlight features Oh So Stitched, a calm and practical maker channel run by Tihana in Australia. Instead of vague advice, her videos...

      Feb 25, 2026Christa Patel
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      New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 8

        New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 8

        Sometimes you don’t want a loud, fast tutorial. You want a small crochet channel that feels like someone pulled up a chair, poured a cup of tea, and started chatting...

        Feb 24, 2026Christa Patel
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        New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 7

        New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 7

        Looking for a new crochet channel that feels like calm company while you stitch? In Episode 7 of Secret Yarnery’s small creator shout-outs, Christa spotlights Rhi Stitches, a relaxed, project-filled...

        Feb 24, 2026Christa Patel
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