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    How to Crochet for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

    If you’re completely new to crochet, you’re in the right place! This guide will walk you through what crochet is, what you need to get started, and what you can expect while you’re learning.

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  • Mini Belly Ellie Elephant Crochet Pattern
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    Mini Belly Ellie Elephant – Free Crochet Pattern

    Elephants are such caring and smart creatures, which explains why so many people love them! If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing stuffed toy, the Mini Belly Ellie Elephant crochet pattern should be at the top of your list! With its rounded belly, simple shaping, and adorable features, this elephant would make a great baby gift, birthday present, or craft show best seller.

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    Belly Friend Giraffe – Free Crochet Pattern

    If you love making stuffed toys with some personality, this Belly Friend Giraffe crochet pattern is the perfect addition to your pattern collection! With its rounded belly, simple shaping, and customizable spots, this giraffe would make a great baby gift, birthday present, or craft show best seller.

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  • Criss-Cross Dishcloth - Free Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern
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    Criss-Cross Dishcloth – Free Crochet Pattern

    The Criss-Cross Dishcloth is a super easy, beginner-friendly pattern that works up quickly. It is a great pattern for any level of crocheter!

    Your finished Criss-Cross Dishcloth would be a great gift for a housewarming party, a stocking stuffer, or that person that is hard to shop for, because honestly, who couldn’t use a brand new dishcloth?

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    21 of the Cutest Silly Goose Crochet Patterns That Everyone Will Love

    I’ve searched Etsy for the best of the crochet goose patterns, and I’ve curated a collection for you to easily find inspiration for your next silly goose project! Whether you are making these to decorate at a baby shower, give to your favorite little one on their birthday, or sell, I promise you – choosing just one of these cuties is going to be tough!

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    WIP It, Finish It or Frog It February – February Crafts Link Party

    To help us crafters hold one another accountable, I have teamed up with Yarn Crafts & Coffee and Crochet Aweigh to bring you WIP It, Finish It or Frog It – a monthly link up party where you can share the progress of your handmade project(s). Join us in our goal to finish more projects and start to clear out that giant pile (or piles) of WIPs in your unfinished bin.

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    11 Best-Selling Market Prep Crochet Patterns that Are Sure to Make a Profit

    With so many fun crochet patterns out there, it can be difficult to narrow down exactly what to make for market prep. I am sharing the market prep crochet patterns that I use for my best-selling items for my crochet markets.

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  • Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
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    Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

    The Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that works up really quickly! The chunky yarn and easy stitches allows even the newest crocheter to work up a beautiful beanie in a short amount of time. For those seasoned crocheters, this pattern works great if you need a quick gift, are making hats to donate, or if you want to sell beanies at markets! The color combination on this beanie pattern is totally customizable, so your possibilities are endless!

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  • Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip – Free Crochet Pattern
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    Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip – Free Crochet Pattern

    The Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip pattern works up fast and makes the cutest little turkey that can be attached right onto a hair clip or headband! It’s sure to be the talk of your Thanksgiving feast or to fly off the shelves at your fall market!

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    No-Sew Pumpkin Pals – Free Crochet Pattern

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Ready for Day 2 at @grayapplemarket Fall Flea! The Ready for Day 2 at @grayapplemarket Fall Flea! The rain is super light and hopefully wrapping up - the ground is pretty dry, so grab a poncho (just in case and stop by today until 5 in York, PA! We are ready for you!!!
Grateful doesn't even begin to cover how I'm feeli Grateful doesn't even begin to cover how I'm feeling about today! Thank you so much to everyone that came out to day one of Fall Flea at @grayapplemarket! It was truly a joy to be there and are all the smiles and stuffed toys taken to their new homes! I'm super excited about the new crocheters who bought their starter kits to learn to crochet! 

Looking forward to another amazing day tomorrow!
It's the big day! Come see us at @grayapplemarket It's the big day! Come see us at @grayapplemarket Fall Flea.in York, PA today and tomorrow!! 

We have so many new things!!
The Fall for Crafting Event is in full swing now o The Fall for Crafting Event is in full swing now over on @yarncraftsandcoffee and today's feature is my pattern review of Toby the Turkey! 

Head to the event at @yarncraftsandcoffee to find the link to the review on the EyeLoveKnots blog! 

Make sure to stay tuned this whole week for more fall crafting inspiration! 

Toby the Turkey Pattern by @crochet365knittoo 
Pattern Review on @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet 

#turkey #fallcrafts #fall #fallcrafting #yarncrafts
When is an apple feeling extra grumpy and in a bad When is an apple feeling extra grumpy and in a bad mood? 
When it's a crab apple! 

So, little fun fact about me - I absolutely love corny jokes and puns. I teach high school math online, and I start every class with a math joke of the day. When I saw the pun collection by @peachpenguincrochet , I knew these designs were right up my alley! 

As part of the Apple a Day Crafting Event hosted by @yarncraftsandcoffee @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet @crochet.aweigh and @tandc_crafters , the Crab Apple Pun Amigurumi was the perfect choice to make! 

You can find my full review of this pattern over on the EyeLoveKnots blog! If you decide to make one, be sure to let me know how it goes! 

Tag someone you think would enjoy this pattern! 

#pun #crabapple #feelingcrabby #crab #apple
My favorite ways to be chic 😉 Thanks to @smokers My favorite ways to be chic 😉 

Thanks to @smokersourdoughco and @brillsbooks for the inspo to hop on this trend! 

#supporthandmade #crochet #smallbusiness #slowfashion #handmade
Fresh restock today at @artisanmillco in Lititz! W Fresh restock today at @artisanmillco in Lititz! We are so grateful to be a part of this awesome store! 

Come check out some of our new inventory including our youth and adult hats! 

#shophandmade #shophandmade #artisanmade #artisanmillco #crochet
Happy Christmas in July! Today marks 5 months unti Happy Christmas in July! Today marks 5 months until Christmas, and we are celebrating with a sale! 

Plan ahead, shop early, and save! From now until July 31st, you can save the following ways:
- Place a custom order with us for any stuffed toys or accessories for completion in November/early December (before Christmas guaranteed), and receive 25% off the normal price.
- Shop our stocking stuffer sale!
🥶 Freeze Pop Holders: 3 for $12 - you pick the colors and themes
✏️ Pencil Pals: $12 each - you can add a bow to customize
☕️ Coffee Pals: $12 each - you can pick or customize the saying
🫙 Jar Grippers: 3 for $10 - you pick the colors

Act now before these sales end! Be sure to share and tag a friend that might be interested! 

To order, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook. All purchases must be paid using cash or credit card through our website. Local pickup available in Hershey/Harrisburg, PA. US shipping available at an additional cost.

#christmasinjuly #christmasgifts #christmassale #handmadechristmas #stockingstuffers
We are so excited to announce that you can now fin We are so excited to announce that you can now find our items at Artisan Mill Co in Lititz, PA! 

@artisanmillco

This is honestly a dream come true, and we are so excited! You can find us upstairs! 

#shoplititz #lititzpa #handmade #artisanmillco #crochet
I think this past weekend was my favorite set up y I think this past weekend was my favorite set up yet! We had so many wonderful comments about our new items and some of the nicest (and cutest) customers!! 

It is the highlight of my day hearing little ones make the sounds of the animals they got from my stand! 

Huge thanks to @mbgourds for another incredible show! 

I have two huge markets coming up in the fall! What should I add? 

#smallbusiness #crochetvendor #summer #summermarket #supporthandmade
We are in Carlisle today for the Meadowbrooke Gour We are in Carlisle today for the Meadowbrooke Gourds Summer Celebration! Come see us til 2 today! 

@mbgourds
I've been working non-stop on market prep lately, I've been working non-stop on market prep lately, and it's time to show it off (as I pack up for this weekend's market)!

Pattern Credits: 
Dachshund - @toy_story_patterns 
Coffee Pals - @lilrugratzcrochet 
Sea Turtle - @cj.dsgn 
Jellyfish - @heart2stitchco 
Shark - @theresascrochetshop 
Sting Ray - @hobbii_yarn @peachpenguincrochet 
Duck - @rose.lily.amigurumi 
Butterfly - @theresascrochetshop 

More to come! Stay tuned for more parts! 

#crochet #marketprep #crochetvendor #crochetmarketprep #tandccrafters
Day 5 of the Spooktacular Crafting Event hosted by Day 5 of the Spooktacular Crafting Event hosted by Alexandra of @yarncraftsandcoffee

Today you can find my collection of 20 Halloween crochet patterns that are perfect for selling at markets in the fall! 

Patterns by: 
@chaicoffeecrochet 
@champagneandwaffles_ 
@allfromjade
@anna_carax 
@crochet.ever.after
@tanflowconcrochet_tb 
@theresascrochetshop 
@theloopylamb 
@raffamusa_designs 
@jototheworldcreations 
@eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet 
@blackbirdmountaindesigns
@acraftyconcept
@sigonimacaroni
@makeanddocrew
@hookedonpatterns
@acrochetedsimplicity

#halloween #spookyseason #crochet #halloweencrochet #spookycrochet
It's Halloween in July! 🎃🕷️🦇 Today marks day one It's Halloween in July! 🎃🕷️🦇

Today marks day one of the Spooktacular Crafting Event hosted on Yarn Crafts and Coffee! For ten days, you can find a new yarny craft project from @yarncraftsandcoffee, @crochet.aweigh, @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet, and me! 

Today you can find my crochet pattern review of Binx the Plush Bat by @theresascrochetshop over on the EyeLoveKnots blog! 

#halloween #bat #crochet #crochetbat #spookyseason
Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg, PA to check out our summer makes and our new stock of mystery key chains! 

#crochet #shopsmall #hamburg #summer #shophandmade
Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg, PA to check out our summer makes and our new stock of mystery key chains! 

#crochet #shopsmall #hamburg #summer #shophandmade
Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg, PA to check out our summer makes and our new stock of mystery key chains! 

#crochet #shopsmall #hamburg #summer #shophandmade
While I'm typically a pretty shy person, the inter While I'm typically a pretty shy person, the interactions with customers at markets really hype me up! I honestly feel like my introverted self magically turns into an extrovert for the day of markets and these are just some of what brings out that magic! 

What do you love to hear from customers at markets? 

#crochet #marketvendor #vendorlife #craftshow #crochetvendor
Up next in the free patterns from @madelinemaeco Up next in the free patterns from @madelinemaeco  is the Mini Belly Ellie Elephant crochet pattern! 

This is one of my absolute favorite crochet projects to make - it is so cute with that little belly, and elephants are my favorite animals! I'll be making a few of these for my upcoming market, so stay tuned for pictures of mine! 

You can find this pattern from Madeline's closed archive shop for free on the T&C Crafters blog along with the previously shared Belly Giraffe Pattern and many more to come! Find the link in my bio! 

#crochet #elephant #freecrochetpattern #madelinemaeco #marketprep
T minus one month today until my summer market. I' T minus one month today until my summer market. I'm sitting at a desk filled with WIPs, but loving the view of my finished projects and my yarn wall across the room. 

I have my to-do list for the show and am so excited to check things off. What would you like to see me make? 

What are your favorite summer market makes?? 

Yarn from @bernatyarn @yarnspirations @yarncraftsandcoffee @michaelsstores

#crochet #marketprep #crochetvendor #yarn #handmadebusiness
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