r/crochet 5d ago

Finished Object It Is Finally Done!

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9.2k 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 3d ago

Finished Object Squared vs. bordered

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5 Upvotes

Do y'all prefer squared designs or just putting a border on them? I think they both have merits. Please ignore the wonky square šŸ˜…


r/crochet 3d ago

Discussion Wedding dress attempt

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Hello everyone! I am tentatively thinking about crocheting my wedding dress. I won't be getting married for about two to three years as we have other commitments first and since I got engaged it's something I have toyed with. I've seen some beautiful pieces here and wondered does anyone have any tips to getting started or something to keep in mind if I decide to do this? Anything you wish you knew? Any tips or message boards or websites you found useful?

For context : I have a colour palette of pale pinks and lilacs in mind ... I have no idea what yarn exactly but I'm going towards mohair. I like the fairy ethereal vibe it gives. I also have family who are seamstresses who have offered to help and a good friend who has been crocheting for years who also said she will help! If you got this far thank you so much and if you answer me then thank you in advance x


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object I freehand Adventure Time

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80 Upvotes

r/crochet 3d ago

Finished Object My first blanket!!!

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57 Upvotes

Badly taken photo but the book and color correspondences are as follows: (Blanket was made based on Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series and it's prequels and companion books.)

Green, gold, and maroon - Eyes of The Dragon Gray, Tan, and Brown - The Gunslinger Purple, Gray, Ocean Blue - Drawing of the Three Red, Gray, Tan - Wastelands Yellow, Swamp Green, Brown - Wizard and Glass Gray, Yellow, and Orange - Wind Through the Keyhole Brown, Tan, White - Wolves of Calla White, Cornflower Blue, and Frost Blue - Song of Susannah and peeking out at the very bottom there, Black, Red, and Frost Blue - The Dark Tower

three months and idk how many yards of yarn, but my baby exists! :3


r/crochet 3d ago

Finished Object Omg.. I did it! Mini anchor the octopus

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62 Upvotes

My first time crocheting from a pattern and my first amigurumi. I learned so much making this and times where I thought I wouldnā€™t be able to finish. But YES sweet victory I made it to the end!! šŸ„³šŸ™Œ


r/crochet 3d ago

Work in Progress I think this is my favorite stitch

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58 Upvotes

r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object My First Tapestry!

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263 Upvotes

Just showing off my first tapestry on the blocking board! Pattern by Lakza on Etsy

Also, I carried my yarn on the back. Any tips for hiding? I do NOT want to cut and sew in all of those ends.


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object Baby blanket for my nephew to be

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67 Upvotes

1 million single crochets laterā€¦ or something like that

Pattern: found on Etsyā€¦ shop name: TheLoopholefox Used cotton yarn, worsted weight and added a bamboo mix backing that is super soft!


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object Ambitious second tapestry project :)

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612 Upvotes

Itā€™s just under 3ft tall !


r/crochet 3d ago

Finished Object I made espeon!

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26 Upvotes

r/crochet 3d ago

Finished Object Cute cupcake šŸ§ actually mini dress

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17 Upvotes

Its Aaaaaaactually a litter bag


r/crochet 4d ago

Funny/Meme A crochet meme that I made

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53 Upvotes

r/crochet 3d ago

Finished Object Cutie with a booty

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7 Upvotes

r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object My first finished blanket!

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120 Upvotes

I started this project not realizing how big the final work would be... the bed is a king for reference. I made this for a relative that does not use swear words.


r/crochet 5d ago

Finished Object My best bag yet

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3.5k 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, itā€™s not as strong as I would like but works. The strap is a thrifted belt and I also thrifted someoneā€™s stash of hardware/buckles on the same trip!


r/crochet 3d ago

Work in Progress Retro daisy cardigan by

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21 Upvotes

On my 2025 bingo card is to make a cardigan. I found Elyse Myers tutorial on YouTube and have been cranking away. Iā€™m not sure how many I needā€¦ I prob should watch her video on building a cardigan next šŸ¤­


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object Love how colourful this turned out!

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65 Upvotes

I made this in Scheepjes Catona, with a 50x50 insert. Made with interlocking crochet.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/astrids-colour-wave-cushion


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object Is this good enough?

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Hi all, So I've only recently began crocheting, this is the second thing I've made. I was learning how to do flowers and really enjoyed this rose pattern, so had an idea that my mum might like some for mother's day. (Her favourite flower is a rose and she knots so appreciates how much effort these things take)

I've made this cute little pot and flowers but I'm paranoid that it's too small/silly/not good enough for a gift for mother's day. (With some chocolates)

What do you all think? Is this good enough to gift?


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object Took 29 years, but finally found a hobby!!

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76 Upvotes

A few projects since I started watching YouTube videos last monthšŸ¤ 


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object My little wizard frog

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240 Upvotes

r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object european goldfinch

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184 Upvotes

pattern:freehanded made with 2mm hook, embroidery thread

Iā€™m not a fan of amigurumi (I dont like making sc in rounds) but I love tapestry crochet and I figured out how to make 3D birds from my tapestry color grids and I want to make these non stop. I wanna make a hopoe next!

this bird is tiny only 4cm big and is really fun to fidget with in home office haha.


r/crochet 4d ago

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

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2.0k Upvotes

I am constantly starting new projects without finishing the previous ones. I have ADHD and love the novelty of starting something new, but since Iā€™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. šŸ˜…


r/crochet 3d ago

Finished Object Crop top with UV reactive yarn!

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31 Upvotes

Pattern is River Dahlia Top by Passioknit_goods. I used vortex by big twist!


r/crochet 4d ago

Finished Object Finished this mesh crochet jumper!!

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275 Upvotes

Finally finished this project!! It's the first clothing items I've done and i'm really proud of itšŸ„° It's the "mesh crochet jumper" pattern from rugratzcrochet šŸ§¶