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New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 4

New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 4

If your YouTube crochet feed feels stuck on repeat, Episode 4 of the Secret Yarnery’s small-creator shout-out series is a fun reset. Christa spotlights Totally Fierce Crochet, a Germany-based channel...

Feb 20, 2026Christa Patel
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New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 3

New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 3

Sometimes the best crochet inspiration does not come from the biggest channels. It comes from a small crochet creator that feels like a friend you can visit anytime. In this...

Feb 19, 2026Christa Patel
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New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 2

New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 2

Need a cozy crochet channel to binge while you stitch? This shoutout features Be a Flamingo, a small but steady creator with relaxed vlogs, doll making, and that comforting “hang...

Feb 19, 2026Christa Patel
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New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 1

New Small Crochet Channel to Watch Today! Episode 1

Some crochet channels feel like a class, and others feel like a friend keeping you company while you stitch. In Episode 1 of Secret Yarnery’s Hidden Crochet Channel series, Christa...

Feb 17, 2026Christa Patel
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Flat & Fabulous Corner to Corner Granny Stitch Blanket!

Flat & Fabulous Corner to Corner Granny Stitch Blanket!

A Corner-To-Corner Blanket is one of those projects that feels like it grows by itself. This Easy Granny Stitch Corner to Corner Blanket keeps things extra simple because the entire...

Feb 13, 2026Christa Patel
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Crochet Podcast 17: Daisy Squares, Flower Shawl, Bunny WIP

Crochet Podcast 17: Daisy Squares, Flower Shawl, Bunny WIP

Some crochet days are all neat stacks of finished squares, and other days are loose ends, re-doing joins, and a project that suddenly needs six more motifs than I planned....

Feb 13, 2026Christa Patel
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Easy Laced Up Heart Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern!

Easy Laced Up Heart Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern!

Make a crochet shrug that looks detailed but stays simple to fit. This heart granny square shrug uses 14 squares, a braided join edge, and lace-up seams at the shoulders...

Feb 12, 2026Christa Patel
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Top 10 Fast & Easy Valentine's Day Crochet Projects You Can Make!

Top 10 Fast & Easy Valentine's Day Crochet Projects You Can Make!

Valentine’s gifts do not have to take weeks. With scrap yarn, a hook, and a few simple add-ons, you can make something cute today. This roundup of Valentine’s Day crochet...

Feb 12, 2026Christa Patel
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Knit vs Crochet for Beginners: Which to Learn First (2026)

Knit vs Crochet for Beginners: Which to Learn First (2026)

Should I learn to knit or crochet? If you’re brand-new, both are worth learning, but crochet often feels easier to start. You manage one hook, and fixing mistakes is usually...

Feb 10, 2026Christa Patel
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Valentine's Day Crochet: How It Got So Popular (2026)

Valentine's Day Crochet: How It Got So Popular (2026)

Valentine’s Day has a way of sneaking up fast. You want something heartfelt, but you also want something doable. Crochet lands in that sweet spot. It creates soft, giftable keepsakes,...

Feb 9, 2026Christa Patel
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Crochet Hearts: Why They’re a Valentine’s Day Hit (2026)

Crochet Hearts: Why They’re a Valentine’s Day Hit (2026)

Crochet hearts are one of the most popular Valentine’s Day crochet projects because they are beginner friendly, fast, and easy to customize. You can make them with scrap yarn for...

Feb 6, 2026Christa Patel
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Handmade Valentine Gifts Feel More Meaningful (2026)

Handmade Valentine Gifts Feel More Meaningful (2026)

Making a handmade gift for Valentine’s Day does not have to be fancy to feel powerful. Even a small crochet heart, a simple scarf, or a handwritten note carries a...

Feb 5, 2026Christa Patel
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Easiest Crochet Heart Pillow That You Can Make Today!

Easiest Crochet Heart Pillow That You Can Make Today!

Want a super fast crochet project you can finish in one sitting? This 3D puffy crochet heart pillow uses about 5 grams of scrap yarn and works up in around...

Feb 4, 2026Christa Patel
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Valentine’s Day Crochet Gifts for Him (2026 Ideas)

Valentine’s Day Crochet Gifts for Him (2026 Ideas)

Will he actually use it? These Valentine’s Day crochet gifts for him are practical, cozy, and easy to make, with clean textures and colors that feel like his style, not...

Feb 4, 2026Christa Patel
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Valentine’s Yarnspirations: Quick Knit & Crochet Gift 2026

    Valentine’s Yarnspirations: Quick Knit & Crochet Gift 2026

    Valentine’s Day sneaks up fast, but a handmade gift can still be simple, quick, and meaningful. This guide rounds up Valentine’s Yarnspirations style crochet and knit ideas you can finish...

    Feb 3, 2026Christa Patel
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    How CALs Help You Learn New Crochet Techniques

    How CALs Help You Learn New Crochet Techniques

    A crochet-along (CAL) is one of the easiest ways to learn new crochet techniques without overwhelm. You learn in weekly pieces, repeat stitches long enough to build confidence, and get...

    Feb 2, 2026Christa Patel
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    Solid Heart Granny Square - Easy Beginner Crochet Pattern!

    Solid Heart Granny Square - Easy Beginner Crochet Pattern!

    If you want a Heart Granny Square that is easy to remember and finishes with a clean, solid look, this is the one I make again and again. I crochet...

    Jan 30, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Along Schedule Tips for Busy Workweeks (2026)

    Crochet Along Schedule Tips for Busy Workweeks (2026)

    A crochet along is fun, until it starts to feel like homework. Learn how to choose the right CAL, build a simple workday plan, and keep other WIPs going, without...

    Jan 30, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Podcast 181: Granny Blanket, Yarn Room Tour, Hearts

    Crochet Podcast 181: Granny Blanket, Yarn Room Tour, Hearts

    A finished crochet project always feels good, but this week’s win is extra satisfying: a no border granny stitch blanket that looks polished straight off the hook. In Crochet Podcast...

    Jan 29, 2026Christa Patel
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    Best CAL Tools and Platforms for Crochet A Longs (2026)

    Best CAL Tools and Platforms for Crochet A Longs (2026)

    CALs are fun, but it’s easy to fall behind when the pattern, charts, and tips are spread across blogs, PDFs, emails, and comments. This guide shows a simple CAL toolkit:...

    Jan 29, 2026Christa Patel
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    CAL Start Dates 2026: Plan Your Crochet-Along

    CAL Start Dates 2026: Plan Your Crochet-Along

    Crochet-alongs are more fun when you start on time and stay on pace. This guide breaks down how CAL start dates work, where designers post schedules, and what details to...

    Jan 28, 2026Christa Patel
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    What Is a Crochet-Along (CAL)? Beginner Guide 2026

    What Is a Crochet-Along (CAL)? Beginner Guide 2026

    A Crochet-Along (CAL) is a fun group crochet event where everyone makes the same project at the same time. The pattern is often released in smaller parts on a schedule,...

    Jan 26, 2026Christa Patel
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    Granny Square Blanket Pattern With a Perfect Matching Start and Finish

    Granny Square Blanket Pattern With a Perfect Matching Start and Finish

    I used to think slightly wobbly ends were just part of a Classic Granny-Style blanket. Not anymore. This Granny Square Blanket (worked as granny stitch stripes in rows) is built...

    Jan 25, 2026Christa Patel
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    Crochet Flower Patterns 2026: Easy Bouquets & More

    Crochet Flower Patterns 2026: Easy Bouquets & More

    Crochet flowers are having a “wear it, wash it, gift it” moment in 2026. This quick roundup breaks down the flower styles people are making right now, the color palettes...

    Jan 23, 2026Christa Patel
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