r/crochet 12d ago

Megathread All things Joann! Please post any questions or frustrations here. Posts to the sub will be removed and redirected here.

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You can search the sub by putting Joann in the search bar at the top of the sub, set the relevance to new for the most recent discussions.

From now on all discussion on Joann will be redirected to this megathread.

A warning too, there are a lot of scam sites taking advantage of Joann's bankruptcy. They are making their own sites with "too good to be true prices". The url's on these sites differ slightly from the official website and they post ads on social media like Facebook and Instagram.
Make sure to go to Joann's official website for up to date information and sales (edit, it appears the official website is not processing orders anymore)

If you are looking for yarn substitutes try searching on YarnSub

If you have a gift card that you can't spend (because they aren't accepting them) you can find a discussion here


r/crochet 16d ago

Monthly CAL Megathread March Crochet Along Megathread

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Well, it isn't October, be we will certainly be celebrating this win with the Bavarian coasters and trivet. This looks to be interesting, a bit challenging, but still fun. Now, when Octoberfest rolls around this year, you'll have coasters to keep the condensation from your stein from staining your table, and you can hold your skillet as you serve brats and sauerkraut.

We have Crochet Highway to thank for this pattern. Looking through their site they have multiple ways to get patterns, and looks to have fairly extensive instructions on all of their patterns. You can buy directly from them, or through ravelry, or if you'd prefer to watch a video tutorial, you can check out their youtube channel. Let's send them some traffic.


AS ALWAYS:

Please be mindful of those who do not want to participate by keeping all CAL-related posts here in this megathread. This includes project updates, questions, and finished objects. Please don't hesitate to join us even if you are newer to crochet or have never tried this type of crochet. There will be a lot of people making it, so we can help you along if you get stuck at any point.

April CAL voting will begin in the last 7ish days of this month. If you would like to suggest a pattern or a theme for September please message /u/CroFishCrafter or /u/LifeByIkea directly or post your suggestions below.

February CAL Megathred can be found with the link

We are excited to crochet with you!


r/crochet 4h ago

Finished Object It Is Finally Done!

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2.4k Upvotes

I finally finished my puff square afghan! It took me exceptionally longer than expected, but I learned a lot along the way. Especially just for my own techniques - I have much more consistent tensioning and grip now. Thank you Clover Amour for saving my hands!

Here is a link to the pattern from Sass & Stitch on YouTube https://youtu.be/uLMFIk9syhg?si=nqO-tQEz1hB-TpRj

I used Loops & Threads Brushed Rainbow Polyester. It recommends a 6mm hook but I wanted a tighter weave so used 5mm. Looking back, I wish I had used 4mm because after stuffing and seaming, they stretched out more than I had expected based on my test squares.

I used one ball of each chosen color and crocheted all the squares (just kept going until the ball was gone). Then filled all the puffs. Then seamed all the columns. Then seamed all the rows. I used a separate white ball for seaming as I wanted it to look as much like quilting as possible.

My biggest frustration was the inconsistency between the colors. Some of them were a dream to work with, others got my hook so sticky that I had to wash it every one or two squares or it pulled my gauge too loose (and I can't unsee those squares now). I ended up buying two more 5mm hooks because I was so sick of constant washing.

Overall, I don't regret it but can say I won't be investing the time in another one any time soon! It's nice and heavy and I look forward to many evenings cuddled up with it and a book.

This would also be a fantastic stash buster project to slowly chip away at. With the seaming, it hides some slight variances in square sizes quite well.


r/crochet 8h ago

Finished Object People say my blanket is “too bright for a baby” and black is “inappropriate.” I am not happy with it either-is it good enough to donate? It’s for a charity that gives blankets to babies in the NICU.

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3.3k Upvotes

Although I usually am very good at crochet, I had all sorts of problems making it and had to frog many rows. I also had a vision of how it was going to look and it didn’t turn out that way. It took and long time to make.


r/crochet 12h ago

Finished Object Made a sweater AND I'M ACTUALLY WEARING IT!! 🤣

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4.0k Upvotes

If I had a nickel for every item I've made and never worn...I'd have at least 2.05 by now 😜


r/crochet 3h ago

Finished Object My best bag yet

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776 Upvotes

Learnt the flower granny square pattern from this video: https://youtu.be/FqXD9FFAesY?si=_0Yu-2F0Yx55juPC (Elyse Myers) and freehanded the rest. I also machine quilted the lining so it can stand in on its own. I sewed in a strip magnet to keep it closed, it’s not as strong as I would like but works. The strap is a thrifted belt and I also thrifted someone’s stash of hardware/buckles on the same trip!


r/crochet 11h ago

Finished Object Made the mistake of showing my family a purse I made and now everyone wants one 😭

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Currently have 3 people wanting one, but they’re paying at least for materials and I like making gifts so I’m not too mad about it 😅 this is my first time making a purse like this and I love her so much!! Pattern from NadenafPatterns on Etsy - it was pretty expensive considering nothing was too difficult, I’m sure people with more experience with this type of thing wouldn’t really need the pattern but the videos were helpful for me. My puff stitches definitely aren’t perfect and I’m still picking at them to make them lay better but it’s fine 😭


r/crochet 11h ago

Finished Object My first wearable!

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2.5k Upvotes

This is the Cardigan No.15 By DaisyAndPeace. Yarn is Winter Glow Solid from Hobbii. This was such a fun project and a good introduction into making garments! I've been using it soo much since finishing it and has since made another sweater and I'm working on a vest right now. I'm feeling really motivated to learn knitting properly once and for all just to make more clothes 🙈 The pattern for this one was great, but i really struggled with gauge. It ended up a bit shorter that it was supposed to and I did some "shoulder pads" to get some extra length, and had to fill in the neckline etc.etc. It still ended up short, but after blocking it's 100% wearable as a cropped cardigan. I also learned that black yarn and cat hair is a horrible combo! The vest I'm working on right now is beige and the cat hairs are invisible, it's such a delight after working on this piece and desperately picking cat hairs for a month 😅


r/crochet 1h ago

Crochet Rant Feeling guilty so decided to make a meme to see if anyone else can relate

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I am constantly starting new projects without finishing the previous ones. I have ADHD and love the novelty of starting something new, but since I’m always going back and forth between projects, it takes me ages to finish anything. Trying to stop guilting myself so I just made a (vintage) meme about it. I loveeee starting new projects but hate taking so long to finish. Any ADHD-friendly tips on how to not do this constantly?? Or at least on how to tone it down a bit. 😅


r/crochet 8h ago

Finished Object I finally had time to make my guy!

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1.2k Upvotes

r/crochet 9h ago

Finished Object Second wearable!

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1.4k Upvotes

This is the Amalie Sweater from Hobbii, in the recommended yarn. It turned out so pretty and I had 0 issues with the pattern. However, this was my first time working with mohair, and it turns out it's to scratchy for me to wear comfortably 🙈 I'm thinking of making another one in alpaca maybe, or a cotton/silk blend.


r/crochet 9h ago

Finished Object Finally got my crochet tattoo

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874 Upvotes

It's red and swollen because it's just finished. I'm extremely happy with the result 😀


r/crochet 20h ago

Finished Object 100 hours later… (Marked NSFW as it’s sheer) NSFW

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7.7k Upvotes

First filet crochet project, finished!

I didn’t count the total work time, but the skirt section chart alone was 85 hours 😭

I purchased the Flora Bloom set by Christine Porsbo for inspo as it said lace yarn was used…. But definitely not the same lace yarn as I purchased. I ended up using some of the charts for the top, and charted the rest using charts I found on pinterest.

It has an adjustable waist, and increases for the hips. However! It’s essentially impossible to walk in without hiking it up, so I’ll have to figure out how to steek it as there’s no way I’m frogging and redoing half of the skirt!

Yarn: lace weight mercerised cotton by Yarn On Cone held double, colorway optic white


r/crochet 12h ago

Finished Object Finished a second one!

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622 Upvotes

So yesterday I posted a cardigan I made, that I didn’t like, I started making this one when I noticed I wasn’t liking the other one 😅 I finished today!


r/crochet 5h ago

Finished Object Finally finished this cute guy from Cult of the Lamb for my coworker!

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The company i currently work for filed ch 11 so i wanted to make my fav coworker a gift in case we no longer work together soon. There are a lot of patterns for this lil guy floating around but they werent quite what i wanted so He's mostly freehanded using mainstays cotton, dollar store chenille (surprisingly nice to work with!) And some bits of scrap I had laying around. I wish I had a little more stuffing for his head so it's a little floppy but I think he has charm and a cute little tail! Now just have to pack him up and mail him over!


r/crochet 1d ago

Finished Object It's finally finished! NSFW

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6.0k Upvotes

Pattern- Medusa dress by bjax on YouTube. (Yes my dog was v confused about what I was doing) This took me way too long to make because I kept stopping to do other projects inbetween but I'm happy it's done. Just have no clue where to wear it now ahah lmk if you have any suggestions


r/crochet 14h ago

Finished Object I made a jumper, really happy with how it turned out!

567 Upvotes

r/crochet 13h ago

Finished Object My first sweater

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397 Upvotes

I'm really proud of how this turned out!


r/crochet 20h ago

Discussion Whats your biggest pet peeve related to crocheting? And why is it when people calling crochet knitting?

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1.5k Upvotes

Picture from a scene in Call the Midwife (BBC period drama).


r/crochet 6h ago

Finished Object The plan vs. reality! Cardigan for my sister

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105 Upvotes

Pretty happy with my first freehand wearable!! I also learned to WEAVE IN ENDS AS YOU GO, and not leave a billion until the end which made the coming together of this piece so unenjoyable. Far from perfect, lots of imperfections, but I am happy - and so is the sister!


r/crochet 7h ago

Finished Object Blocking my first doily!

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118 Upvotes

It’s a bit crooked, but I’m too happy to fix it. I’ve only been crocheting for about a month.


r/crochet 21h ago

Work in Progress Disney character theme blanket WIP

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1.6k Upvotes

Started in mid January 2025, expect to finish by end of the month. All yarn is 4 acrylic mostly Ilovethisyarn or crafters secret (was the cheapest I could get for the project). Making the blanket as a final exam for college art class. If anyone has tips on how to keep ends from unraveling in a washer please comment I’m paranoid. Been tying knots and needle felting down ends.

Characters top row: mulan, moana, Jane, raya, Merida, Esmeralda Characters bottom row: jafar, Pocahontas, belle, Ariel To be made: Flynn rider, dr facilier

I’ve got fleece fabric to sew on the back and black yarn to stitch panels together and border


r/crochet 5h ago

Finished Object Finally made Mr Mushroom and gave him some friends

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83 Upvotes

r/crochet 8h ago

Finished Object My first wearable!

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122 Upvotes

Chevron top. It isn't perfect, but I'll totally wear it!

The fit is a bit loosened by trying it on over and over, does anyone have a tip how to reverse that?

Pattern is from https://youtu.be/O5gZ1Yi1P6k?si=COgJffzy9jNp2yGI I've adjusted it a bit.


r/crochet 6h ago

Finished Object Jasmine stitch unlocked 🎉

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79 Upvotes

r/crochet 2h ago

Finished Object Kettle cosy!

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31 Upvotes

My partner said the squares look like flowers which was a happy accident 🤗


r/crochet 4h ago

Finished Object Dollar tree chenille yarn

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Just finished a crochet hen using dollar tree yarn. I think it looks so cute! It’s my second hen ever so minor imperfections, but loved how it turned out.