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Crochet Friendship Bracelet: Teach Your Child How To Crochet

Teach your child how to crochet with these fun, free crochet friendship bracelets. Crochet is a wonderful skill that’s creative, calming, and rewarding for all ages—and yes, that includes children! If you’re looking for a way to introduce your child to the world of crochet, starting with something small, fun, and colourful is key. That’s […]

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Pantone Colour of The Year 2025: Mocha Mousse

Embracing the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse. Every year, Pantone announces its highly anticipated Colour of the Year, setting the tone for trends in design, fashion, and even home decor. For 2025, the chosen hue inspires creativity, harmony, and a sense of renewal—perfect for sparking fresh ideas in the crochet world. Pantone Colour

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The Crochet Community: An Exciting Monthly Membership

The Crochet Community is an online monthly membership, created by me Sarah-Jayne founder of Bella Coco Crochet. It’s a place to connect with other crochet enthusiasts, learn new skills, gain access to a huge library of resources and more! If you are looking to connect with like-minded crocheters to share your enthusiasm and love for

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Free Crochet Patterns for Summer

Explore over 20 summer crochet patterns from wearables, home decor and accessories. Summer crochet projects are a great way to spend your time when the weather is warm and sunny, especially crocheting in the garden. From light and airy shawls to colourful beach bags and cute crochet tops, the possibilities are endless. Summer is a

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Crochet for Mindfulness

Crochet is not only a craft that produces beautiful handmade items, but it can also be a powerful tool for mindfulness and relaxation. The repetitive motion of crocheting can be incredibly calming, allowing the mind to focus on the present moment and let go of any distractions or worries. As you work with the yarn,

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Super Easy Way to Change Colours in Crochet!

Looking for a quick and easy way to change colours in crochet mid row? Have you been avoiding projects that require a colour change? This super easy technique makes changing colours in crochet a breeze. changing colours in crochet mid row When you come to the stitch you want to change colour in, do the

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How to Achieve Straight Crochet Edges

Struggling with straight crochet edges and want to neaten up your projects? Maybe you’re losing count and finding your projects are a little wonky? I have the perfect technique tutorial for you, to show you how to neaten up your work for that professional finish to your projects. First of all, grab some stitch markers,

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Learn How to Crochet: My Handy Reference Guide

Learn how to crochet with my 26 page handy reference guide to help you get started with all the crochet basics. This Ebook is perfect for beginners or those who haven’t picked up a crochet hook in years and need a refresh. In this post you’ll find all the details about the handy reference guide

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How to Crochet the Knotless Foundation Chain

The knotless foundation chain is a game-changer for crocheters who are tired of struggling with a tight or uneven starting chain. Unlike the traditional starting chain that requires a slip knot and multiple chains to get started, the knotless foundation chain uses a simple loop that can be easily adjusted for tension and stitch height.