Indie Crochet – Christmas Ideas

There are any number of websites and a couple of great magazines out there for indie (independent) crafts which includes indie crochet. The projects are very eclectic in genres and tend to appeal more to younger crafters (altho’ I’m quite middle aged and LOVE the indie craft movement) with lots of inspiration and creative ideas. Even the projects that don’t focus on crochet give me new ideas for ways to use crochet or to incorporate crochet with other crafts – like deconstructing simple tee-shirts to create totally new garments. If you’re so inclined, check out some of these sites and publications.

adornmag.com

here are two projects that are free at the adornmag.com website.

Craftzine mag’s website has even more free projects and a great blog. The following projects are a sample of free crochet projects from their ‘Instructibles’ web pages:

make your own yarn swift

or spiff up your old kitchen cabinet hardware with this nifty idea

or crochet this adorable set for the new baby in your life.

Dig around in these sites and you’ll find lots of bright ideas, many of which are free for the taking. The crafters and artists who dream up all these ideas seem only too happy to share with the rest of us.

As for indie crochet sites online – there are plenty. Check these out or just google ‘indie crochet’ and plan to spend a few hours surfing to see all the talent and their great projects, blogs, and pix.

crocheted dragon by cathy scott http://indiecrochet.ning.com/

jessica lucia has come crazy hats to offer.

And, finally, I think this is one of my favorite indie projects. These would be practically free to make. We could all start now and have well over 300 days to get our ornaments and package decorations made for Christmas 2008! Aren’t they too cute?

Flannel crochet Christmas Ornaments

Apparently, this is the year chickens took over my crafting attention. First came the emotional support chickens, then the pocket chickens, and now a rooster has managed to talk me into looking at another crochet book.

Honestly, put a crocheted chicken in front of me at this point and I’m going to stop scrolling.

That is exactly what happened with The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book. The rooster sucked me in before I had even properly investigated what else was inside. After all the emotional support chicken crochet patterns we’ve been sharing, you would think I’d have had enough poultry. Apparently, there is still room in the imaginary yarn coop.

Now, a little honesty before we go any further: I haven’t read this book yet or tried its patterns. This is a look at why it has caught my attention ahead of publication. I have a very good feeling about this one, and I’m expecting it to be a lovely addition to the crochet bookshelf.

What’s Inside The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book?

The publisher describes a collection of 25 crochet patterns with variations for more than 45 amigurumi projects, created by ConcernedApe, Megan Lapp and Ryan Novak.

The announced projects include Junimos, Slimes, chickens, a Junimo Hut and familiar game items. There are simpler projects such as Eggs alongside more challenging makes, including the Mermaid Pendant.

The chicken variations are particularly tempting, with different beaks, combs and tail feathers, plus White, Blue, Brown, Golden and Void varieties. You can probably see why my attention keeps wandering back to the coop.

It is scheduled for release on 26 January 2027 through Random House Worlds, with 240 pages in the hardcover edition.

Why This Crochet Book Is on My Radar

What appeals to me is the combination of recognisable characters and slightly ridiculous little objects. Those are often the crochet projects that make me smile most. A useful blanket is wonderful, but sometimes you simply want a tiny yarn creature keeping you company beside the sewing machine.

If you’ve enjoyed our emotional support pocket chicken crochet feature, you’ll understand the attraction. Small, characterful projects have a way of becoming much more tempting than the sensible project already waiting in your basket.

For Stardew Valley fans, there is also the pleasure of making something connected to a favourite game. We’ve previously shared a Junimo crochet pattern, so this feels like a lovely next book to explore for readers who enjoy that crossover between gaming and yarn.

Would I Add It to My Crochet Wishlist?

Absolutely. I can’t yet comment on the clarity of the instructions, the finishing details or how the patterns work up. Those are things I would want to assess with the book and a hook in hand.

But based on the announced collection, I know this is going to be a good one for my kind of crochet browsing: plenty of personality, playful projects and chickens I’m already mentally choosing yarn for.

You can take a closer look at The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book on Amazon.

I came for the rooster. I suspect I’ll stay for the rest of the farm.

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What’s Inside The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book?

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