📬 A Collector’s Must-Have! Get Your Hands on the Print Newspaper Dedicated to Crochet!
Missed out on Issue 8 of Crochet Nation? Now’s your chance to grab this back issue and dive into the magic of crochet, delivered straight to your mailbox!
Here's What's Inside Issue 8:
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Your wall hanging looks gorgeous but the dowel cost $15 and weighs more than the yarn. Page 4's Diamond Weave Wall Hanging uses affordable tassels and a simple dowel, with clear instructions for attaching everything without it looking homemade.
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Think Coats & Clark thread is just boring beige sewing supplies? Page 5 reveals how two 19th-century entrepreneurs turned thread from fragile luxury into everyday essential, transforming crochet from wealthy hobby into accessible American craft.
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Want to tackle a big blanket without getting overwhelmed? Page 6's "4 Lessons in Modular Crochet from Lynne Rowe" teaches bite-sized pieces keep projects achievable, skills build naturally, and small swatches prevent big mistakes.
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The Tulip Textured Dishcloth on Page 9 uses the Tulip Stitch—our stitch of the month. Easy skill level, worsted weight yarn in tulip stitch makes this quick, textured, and perfect for adding color to your kitchen.
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Get in the Christmas spirit early with Page 10's Festive Jumper (designed by Claudine Powley). Advanced skill level, worked in granny stitch with seasonal colors and an easily customizable length—start now for festive celebrations.
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Sock crochet has a reputation for being fiddly and intimidating. Page 13's "Anna Nikipirowicz's Guide to Crocheting Your First Pair (Without Panic)" proves that myth wrong: start small, break down anatomy, choose yarn wisely, and troubleshoot common struggles.
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Page 14's Spike Stitch Socks (designed by Anna Nikipirowicz) are charming, fun to wear, and a joy to make. Advanced skill level, bold colors for background and gentler tones for spikes—great for experimenting with color.
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Page 16's Peter Rabbit™ Toy (designed by Carla Mitrani) brings Beatrix Potter's most popular tale to adorable life. Intermediate skill level, finished size 20cm (7¾in) tall—sweet, nostalgic, and perfect for little adventurers.
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Meet Alexandria Masse on Page 19: "Crochet Without Limits." Known for oversized sculptures and surreal creations, Alexandria's Rule #2 says: "Forget the function. Make something simply because you want to. Crochet doesn't need a purpose beyond delight."
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Dear Grandma Ange returns on Page 20: How to shape amigurumi when it looks odd (back to basics: right tools, symmetry, smooth curves), and what blocking actually means—gather tools, know your fiber, pin like you mean it, let it rest.
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Page 22: "How Crochet Unlocked the Secrets of Hyperbolic Planes." In 1997, Dr. Daina Taimiņa crocheted a hook, adding stitches at intervals—the fabric rippled like a hyperbolic plane, solving a century-old mathematical problem with yarn.
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Page 23: "Quiz: Hooked on a Feeling—What's Your Mood Telling You to Crochet?" Are you bright and buzzing (time for a complex new project), creative but low energy (grab a single-ball granny square), or cozy and reflective (beloved WIP in new color)?
Why Crochet Nation?
📰 It’s Print! No screens, no distractions—just the joy of flipping through a real crochet newspaper.
🧶 It’s Packed with Value! Each issue is brimming with patterns, stories, and crochet inspiration.
🎁 It’s Happy Mail! There’s nothing like the excitement of receiving a tangible, crochet-filled surprise in your mailbox.
💌 Limited Stock Available! Back issues are printed in limited quantities, so once they’re gone, they’re gone! Snag your copy today and complete your collection.
