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WHAT NEW ONLINE?

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I’m always on the lookout for what’s new in the online world of crochet. A couple sites have really made some improvements/updates that are worth checking out.

First, on Craftbits.com itself, we now have free videos of crafts, including a couple of crochet ones. This is a new function of Craftbits.com and more will be coming. Shellie (one of the site owners) has the first crochet video. Check it out at:
http://www.diycraftvideos.com/search/?search_id=crochet&search_type=search_videos&x=0&y=0

Kim Guzman has some great new videos too – very helpful.  Start here:

http://kimguzman.wordpress.com/

And, when I got my hands on this:

I had to go check out the new website at crochetme.

http://crochetme.com/

I’m still working on my tunisian and the cover pattern on this issue of Interweave Crochet just shouts my name.

There are lots of new goodies on the crochetme site.  Forums, a great Glossary of crochet terms, and their nice collection of free patterns.  Go get some!!

Comments

  1. I picked up the magazine and told my husband that I am so making that item on the cover-and expect to pay for the specialty yarn!!! I am still working on my daughters afghan using the same technique-it is time consuming-but that is because it is in black and gray and I have moved in the middle of it & have made so many other things too!

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.