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Hello, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Christa here! Welcome back to My Crochet Podcast, Episode 157! I'm thrilled to have you here with me today. Let's dive right into the latest yarny adventures and crochet projects.
Easter Extravaganza: Crafting Memories with Family
Easter was an absolute blast! With my kids home from school, we embarked on a memorable scavenger hunt. To ensure fairness, I divided the candy equally, creating personalized scavenger hunts for each of us. No more candy-related chaos! Our Easter feast was a hit too, featuring roast ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, and a delightful lemon meringue pie. I even mastered Hasselback Potatoes, thanks to a clever BBQ skewer trick.
Cracking the Social Media Code: Finding My Instagram Groove
I've had a love-hate relationship with social media, especially Instagram. But this year, I made it my mission to conquer it. After much trial and error, I found my unique approach—sharing behind-the-scenes snippets without feeling pressured to showcase my entire life. If you're on Instagram, join me @secretyarnery and let me know what you think!
Crafty Creations: From Easter Baskets to Blanket Baskets
Now, let's talk crafts! I whipped up adorable Easter baskets just in time for the holiday using an 8 mm hook and four strands of yarn. The result? Sturdy, cute baskets perfect for holding treats or yarn. Plus, I experimented with making eggs—yes, you heard that right! These quick-to-crochet eggs are versatile and fun to make. They're great for Easter decorations or playtime in a kid's kitchen.
But the crafting didn't stop there! I also tackled a new project—a blanket basket. Using a neutral-colored Kenyan acrylic yarn, I crafted a spacious basket to hold cozy blankets. It's the perfect addition to any living room, providing both style and functionality.
Wrapping Up: What's Next on My Hook?
As for my current WIP (work in progress), I'm revisiting an old favorite—the lacy blanket. It's been sitting in my stash for a while, but I'm determined to finish it. With its one-row repeat pattern and squishy texture, it's an absolute joy to crochet. Plus, I'm working on a fabulous wrap using DK weight cotton yarn. It's a simple yet elegant project that's perfect for springtime crafting.
In terms of my upload schedule, I've decided to take a more relaxed approach. While there will still be a new video every Sunday, I'm giving myself the freedom to skip Wednesdays if needed. After all, life can get busy, and I want to prioritize quality content over quantity.
Join Me for More Crochet Fun!
Before I sign off, I'd love to hear from you! What crochet projects are you currently working on? Have you tried any new techniques or patterns lately? Let me know in the comments below!
And if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to my channel for more crochet inspiration, tutorials, and updates. Until next time, happy hooking!
I'm Christa, a passionate crocheter with years of experience. I share my expertise and love for the craft through my YouTube channel and online community. Join me in discovering the joy of crochet and immerse yourself in the art of creating beautiful, handcrafted pieces that bring joy to your heart and warmth to your home.
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Everything I need in one place to be creative and I can photocopy extras of the pages I use most to customise my planning. I use it as my main diary, even for work and upcoming events. It inspires me to focus on my creative pursuits too. Love it!
Love this item going to put little gifts in it on the tree ,just tying in tails.
I am really impressed with the quality of this written pattern as well as the video tutorial. Both are clear and detailed. I am not done with my striped cardigan yet, but it's coming together nicely (though I'm not so sure about my choice to use up yarn I already have with individual stripes!)... so many tails to sew in!! My advice would be to buy self-striping yarn like she does in the video.
Easy to follow pattern! Super base for the rectangle or other larger projects.
Keep the tutorials coming and with written and visual instructions to follow along so beginners can learn. Thank you for your help.
I think there is a mistake in the written pattern. It says to do a half double crochet twice, when it is only supposed to be once
Thank you to the Secret Yarnery for this pattern! Can't go wrong with this one, it really is easy and fast to make - I'm on my 2nd one already and plan to do more! You really don't need to look any further if you're looking to make a scarf - you will not be disappointed. In fact, you'll have fun making it (I did!) Happy crocheting!
Thank you for writing a pattern that is amazingly easy to follow and help me produce a stunning piece!!
Wow! I can't believe I made this beautiful toran. Well, yes I can since I followed this easy pattern! Again, wow! How fun was this to make! Super-duper easy to make and you can be as creative as you like by choosing colours, placement of colours to form pattern(s), number of leaves, etc. so it truly can be personalized for any occasion! Love the Secret Yarnery patterns and tutorials - thank you so much for your time, efforts, and for sharing your talent with the rest of us in the world!
The best pattern & tutorial I have ever come across. Loved how you used the needle to clearly point out where the stitch was to go. Have made 3 hats already. Many more on my to do list. Thanks so much
The yarn world is vast & has several yarn naming & grading systems. This chart really helps to get the right weight of yarn, size of needle, gauge & yardage/meterage when using patterns or yarns from other countries. And it covers both knit & crochet. Thank you for putting together this very useful tool, Secret Yarnery.
I love this pattern. Very easy to follow and fun to make.
