The miscellaneous corner of Willow Crochet, a mix of personal posts, honest reviews, and crochet topics that do not fit neatly anywhere else. Think handmade hook reviews, pattern testing, crochet kit roundups, and the occasional behind-the-scenes look at how things work around here.
Crochet Book Blanket Project: What’s Working (and What’s Not) I can’t believe we’re halfway through the year already, and that means it’s time for a little check-in on my crochet book blanket project. If you’re new to the idea, here’s the quick version: every time I finish a book,...
Intarsia Crochet Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started If you’re just dipping your toes into crochet colorwork, intarsia might sound a bit intimidating. But I promise it’s not as complicated as it seems. In fact, once you get going, it’s one of the most satisfying...
Crochet Book Blanket: A Great Temperature Blanket Alternative I first stumbled across the idea of a crochet book blanket on Pinterest, and I was immediately intrigued. I had been toying with the idea of starting a temperature blanket in the new year, but the thought of tracking something more...
10 Colorful Crochet Hat Patterns to Brighten Your Winter Wardrobe Winter is here, and with it comes the annual ritual of bundling up against the chill. But who says staying warm has to mean sticking to drab, muted tones? If your winter wardrobe could use a splash of fun,...
Handmade Crochet Hooks: A Guide to Etsy’s Hidden Gems I always hear people say there’s no such thing as too much yarn. However, if you walked into my office right now, you might disagree. It’s basically wall-to-wall boxes, all stuffed with colorful skeins. But even with all that yarn...
Crochet Colorwork Sweaters You’ll Fall for As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than cozying up in a warm sweater—and I am so excited to pull out my Tiger Sweater again. It’s been tucked away all summer, but now that sweater weather is officially here, I’m feeling all the...
Hi Crochet Kit Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating Hi Crochet has taken amigurumi to the next level with kits that not only look cute but actually move. When I heard about their kits, I couldn’t resist giving them a try. Who wouldn’t want to crochet a...
What Makes A Crochet Good Pattern Tester? If you’ve ever wondered how to become a pattern tester for Willow Crochet, you’re in the right place. Pattern testing plays a crucial role in the design process, ensuring that each pattern is top-notch before it makes its way into the hands...
How to Crochet Foundation Stitches: FDC, FHDC & FSC If you don’t know how to do foundation single crochet, foundation half double crochet or foundation double crochet, this tutorial is about to make your crochet life so much easier! Starting a new crochet project is so exciting! Firstly, you...
Tunisian Crochet Stitches You Need To Know Recently I’ve been diving into the world of Tunisian crochet and I’m absolutely loving learning new Tunisian crochet stitches! So much so, that I am making my 2021 temperature blanket using the Tunisian Simple Stitch. I’m making three panels using Tunisian simple...
Leafy Crochet Square Pattern – Petal & Patch CAL Week 5 August 31, 2026 
Coral Flower Crochet Square Pattern – Petal & Patch CAL Week 4 August 24, 2026 
Canary Flower Crochet Square Pattern – Petal & Patch CAL Week 3 August 17, 2026 
Cotton Candy Flower Crochet Square Pattern – Petal & Patch CAL Week 2 August 10, 2026 
Sky Flower Crochet Square Pattern – Petal & Patch CAL Week 1 August 3, 2026 
Petal & Patch Crochet Along (CAL) – Everything You Need to Know July 27, 2026 
Pastel Meadows Baby Blanket: Free Floral Graphgan Pattern June 29, 2026