Picks of the Week

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April showers bring May flowers indeed! There are two separate crochet flower projects to enjoy in this week’s picks, and they’re both so, so beautiful. Designs like those are great reminders of how well crochet lends itself to floral projects! And let’s not overlook that absolutely adorable crochet kids’ backpack – I envision this pattern being especially useful for folks with Dora the Explorer fans in their lives (seriously – whip that up in purple with some eyes, and the kids will go nuts!). So much fun!

yarn rules.

little adventurer backpack pattern -the philosopher’s wife
knit AND crochet wall hanging -the merrythought
DIY fluffy pom pom bin -sugar & cloth
knit vancouver toque pattern -kiku corner
april flowers crochet headband -kirsten holloway designs
crochet tiny peony flowers -picot pals

RALCAL giveaway winner!

Big congrats are in order for Jennifer I., who won our huge Read Along Crochet Along prize pack, worth over $160!

Amigurumi Purse Flair in I Like Crochet magazine

I have a new pair of designs in the June issue of I Like Crochet magazine! The Cherry Sweet Keychain and Very Apeeling Keychain patterns come together to form a set of Fruitful Purse Flair that are great for summer. Fans of my Christmas ornament series will be particularly excited to tackle these scrap yarn-friendly patterns that come together in just one setting.

Get the pattern exclusively in the June issue of I Like Crochet.

in case you missed it…

• Weaving in the ends on the Read Along Crochet Along.
• Things to Latch Hook – Check out 9 inspiring ideas for a contemporary take on this shaggy, well-loved craft.