Free patterns, easy tutorials and cozy crochet inspiration from Christa.
My mile-a-minute blanket turns the colorful stripes of a favorite robe into crochet strips, with thoughtful color joins and a tidy border.
Read the post: Mile-a-Minute Crochet Blanket Inspired by My Favorite RobeQuick, cozy handmade gifts from Christa's favorite holiday posts.
crochet podcast
· Christa Patel
My mile-a-minute blanket turns the colorful stripes of a favorite robe into crochet strips, with thoughtful color joins and a tidy border.
Crochet Along
· Christa Patel
Make a Drunken Granny Chaos Blanket in rows with eight granny stitches! Follow Christa’s stitch guide, free printable picks, and right- and...
amigurumi
· Christa Patel
Halloween crochet can be simple, affordable, and fun for beginners. Small pumpkins, friendly ghosts, candy corn motifs, and quick garlands use basic...
Beginner Crochet
· Christa Patel
Learn how to weave in crochet ends so they stay secure through washing and everyday use. This beginner-friendly guide covers the best...
Beginner Crochet
· Christa Patel
A few calm rows of half double crochet can turn a ball of medium weight yarn into something useful in a single...
Beginner Crochet
· Christa Patel
Learn how to wash, dry, and store handmade crochet without stretching, fading, or damaging your stitches. This guide covers safe care for...
Beginner Crochet
· Christa Patel
Don’t throw away a granny square because of one wrong stitch. Learn when to fix one stitch, undo part of a round,...
Beginner Crochet
· Christa Patel
Excerpt:Learn how to measure yourself for crochet garments at home, choose the right size, add ease, check gauge, and create sweaters and...
Acrylic yarn
· Christa Patel
Discover the best yarn for crochet beginners by fiber and weight. Learn why smooth acrylic, cotton, wool, and medium-weight yarns make stitches...
Beginner Crochet
· Christa Patel
Made a crochet mistake a few rows back? Learn how to repair dropped stitches, missed stitches, small gaps, uneven tension, and crooked...
Crochet tips and Tricks
· Christa Patel
Left-handed crocheters can follow right-handed tutorials with a few simple adjustments. Learn how to mirror hand movements, flip videos, read patterns and...
Crafting supplies
· Christa Patel
Find the best crochet hook grip for your holding style. Compare knife and pencil grips, ergonomic handles, thumb rests, and comfort tips...
From Christa's crochet blog
The Secret Yarnery blog is packed with free crochet tips, stitch tutorials and project ideas, written in plain English for beginners and seasoned hookers alike.
Found a project you love? Grab the easy PDF pattern and follow along with step-by-step video tutorials for both left-handed and right-handed crocheters.
