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Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6
Crochet Nation • Issue 6

Crochet Nation • Issue 6

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Here's What You'll Love in Issue 6 Of Crochet Nation:
  • You're three granny squares into a picnic blanket when you realize the colors look chaotic, not cheerful. Page 4's Granny Square Kids Picnic Blanket solves this with a checkerboard layout in cheery orange, toasty brown, and crisp white—plus assembly instructions that don't skip the tricky corner joins.
  • Think granny squares are too dated? Page 5 reveals how Mrs. Phelps published the "Crazy Afghan" pattern in 1885, turning Depression-era scrap yarn into creative expression. That granny square you're making? You're continuing a 140-year legacy of women who turned thrift into beauty.
  • Ever wonder why crochet and sailing both use the word "hook"? Page 6 uncovers the surprising connection: 16th-19th century sailors used marlinspike seamanship—nets, knots, rigging—with hooks and loops. Those techniques literally sailed from ship decks into your living room.
  • Need a quick win that doesn't look beginner-basic? Page 6's Easy Crochet Can Cozy takes 30 minutes with leftover cotton. Your desk gets condensation protection, and you get instant gratification. Win-win.
  • Thought filet crochet was stuck in the doily drawer? Page 7's Bobble & Chic Cardigan proves otherwise—a funky, modern cardigan mixing bobbles and filet for breezy wearable style. Designer Lauren Willis brings filet into the 21st century, sizes XXS through 5X.
  • Intimidated by filet crochet charts? Page 9's "Fearless Filet" guide is your permission slip. Lauren Willis explains what filet actually is (a grid of open and filled spaces), how to read charts without panic, and why blocking transforms your work from homemade to "where'd you buy that?"
  • Mistake #1 that ruins filet: chains too tight. Page 9's troubleshooting section explains why your chains need to stay loose, why you work into spaces (not chains), and how to stop losing count mid-row. Lauren's seen every filet fail—and she'll help you fix it.
  • Want to try 3D crochet without overwhelming yourself? Page 10's adorable 3D Llama (designed by Caitie Moore, Celine Semaan, and Sharna Moore) gives you dimensional construction practice. Intermediate level. The llama becomes a matching granny square bag—personality in one portable project.
  • Amigurumi circles always curl, ripple, or refuse to lay flat? Page 13's "Hook & How: Crocheting in the Round" by Anna Leyzina breaks down magic rings, spiral rounds vs. joined rounds, and includes stitch count tables so you always increase correctly. This is the amigurumi foundation you've been missing.
  • Tired of crocheted slippers that scream "grandma"? Page 12's Classic Sneaker Slippers look like actual high-top sneakers—complete with laces. Cozy enough for house wear, cool enough to show off. Beginner+ level, sizes Women's Small through Men's XL.
  • Christmas crafting stress starts in November. Why do that to yourself? Page 15's Kawaii Christmas Amigurumi (adorable Robin and Santa's Milk & Cookies set) lets you get ahead in July. Make holiday gifts now, or make them just because they're cute. Either way, no December panic.
  • Craft fair booth looking sad? Prices feeling random? Page 18's Dear Grandma Ange gives first-timers the survival guide: keep displays clean, price thoughtfully ($10-$45 range for small items), pack a crochet kit, and bring a simple project to calm your nerves. She's seen it all.
  • Chart symbols look like alien hieroglyphics? Page 18's Dear Grandma Ange breaks down how to read crochet charts: circular charts begin at center, flat charts start at bottom right, and that "x" means single crochet. Practice with patterns that show both written and chart instructions until it clicks.
  • Summer crochet feels like wrapping yourself in a wool blanket during a heatwave. Page 19's Dr. Yarnsworth explains which fibers breathe (cotton, linen, bamboo) and which ones cling like polyester gym shorts (acrylic, chunky wool). Cotton is summer's iced tea—cool, comforting, and always appropriate.
  • Bamboo yarn keeps slipping off your hook like it's greased. Page 19's fiber guide warns you: bamboo is silky-soft but twice as slippery. Perfect for drapey tanks and wraps, terrible if you're already fighting tension issues. Plan accordingly.
  • Need a summer shawl that won't make you sweat? Page 21's Affaire de Coeur Shawl is a breezy, beginner-friendly openwork triangle made with DK-weight wool-alpaca blend. Finished size: 86" wide x 35" deep. Light layering that actually works in July.
  • You have 47 saved patterns. You've started three. Page 22's "Crochet Crushes" article gets it. Reader Mary confesses: "I finally choose a pattern, then find one from six months ago that's even better. It's like my stash is playing mind games." You're not alone. Plus: how to actually finish projects instead of just collecting patterns.
  • Not sure if you're a color genius or a construction nerd? Page 23's "What's Your Crochet Superpower?" quiz reveals whether you're a Color Maestro (joyful hue combinations), Stitch Sorcerer (technique mastery), or Community Connector (gifting is your love language). Includes perfect project recommendations for each type.

Why Crochet Nation?

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6692 reviews.

Really enjoying having a print copy.Love the advice column. Guilty secret.Love to read that I am not the only one to make silly mistakes. ie Almost knitting two left sides for a cardigan. Looking forward to knitting some of the patterns.

Annual Subscription • Knit Nation

I WAS SO EXCITED TO RECEIVE MY FIRST ISSUE AND READ IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I HAVE BEEN CROCHETING MANY, MANY YEARS AND MADE BLANKETS, SCARVES, CHARACTERS AND LOVE A CHALLENGE TO CROCHET SOMETHING NEW

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All of these magazines are full of useful information and I appreciate every single page 😁

Gardening Nation • Issue 1

When I finally received my issue complete, I was impressed with the patterns.

Knit Nation • Issue 15

I enjoyed all of the articles and especially what to clear out and what to plant. And also how to store after they are picked such as garlic and potatoes. Also the canning articles. The insiteful stories. I thoroughly enjoyed it.oh and I love games!!! But I didn’t do them. I shared my newsletter with my daughter who is an avid gardener! I left the games for her because I knew she’d love them. She absolutely loved your newsletter just as much as I did for the same reasons.

Gardening Nation $12.95 Monthly

This publication was better than expected. I've only received my sample so far, but when I found two patterns I wanted to make, I bought a year's subscription. The articles are interesting and the puzzles challenging in a fun way. I enjoyed the serial story as well. Kudos to the whole team!

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Truly an incredible product! I absolutely love how there isn’t just amazing recipes included in this newspaper but also tips, tricks and fun little crosswords and games too!

Baking Nation • Issue 1

I’m old school so I love having something in my hands to read. So much good information and fun articles. Looking forward to it every month

Gardening Nation $12.95 Monthly

3 issues in and I’m already looking forward to it each month! I love the variety of content - great value and great fun.

Knit Nation • Issue 15

We received our first issue, and I believe the second issue is on the way. It's expensive, but the information is very helpful. I'm not sure I'll renew in a year due to the cost, but if we find it to be a valuable resource for our gardening efforts, we will likely renew it.

Annual Prepaid Subscription • Gardening Nation ($129.96)

I have been crocheting for 65 years now and I love this physical crochet newspaper! Reminds me of the small booklets my aunt passed to me when she was finished! Great content! Can’t wait for next copy!

Crochet Nation • Issue 1

I enjoy reading the articles and also following what to plant and what to clear out. It’s nice to sit and read with coffee. I’m also sharing it with my daughter who is an avid gardener. She loves it!!

Gardening Nation $12.95 Monthly

Great pictures and patterns I look forward to getting mine every time

Crochet Nation • Issue 6

I love Crochet Nation and there are quite a few articles and patterns that I have read and created. The only complaint I would have is not with the content of the newsletter, but actually receiving it. Fortunately the folks back at the Crochet Nation office get right on it and send me out a replacement if I didn’t receive an issue.

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Customer photo review of Gardening Nation • Issue 1

Great first issue, my favorite article was about bee pollination habits! Keep up the great work!

Gardening Nation • Issue 1

Thank you for this wonderful publication. I received my first issue and have read it two times. I look forward to the next issue and love the fact that you are publishing it every month! Much appreciated!

Annual Subscription • Knit Nation

I’ve craved physical media. A trend that’s really popular now, but it led me to this and I am so thankful! Being about 4 ish years out of college, I missed learning. I’ve always appreciated history but have never been a “buff” enough to pursue it on my own/teach myself. History Nation was exactly what I was hoping for, bite sized stories that teach me something new on every page. Now I know why my grandparents loved their newspapers, they had short attention spans just like us! (I sound very young, but I don’t care)

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I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy the Crochet Nation paper so I only purchased a one month subscription. But once I got the paper, I was thrilled and I read it cover to cover. Then I went and ordered the annual subscription! I haven’t crocheted anything yet but I have flagged some projects for this fall!

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Customer photo review of Knit Nation • 1-Issue-a-Month Subscription

I LOVE this newspaper! There is so much goodness inside. I look forward to the next chapter in the story. The patterns are ones I've never seen or even thought of, so it's been a nice surprise each time. I find that helps me think outside the box. My subscription was a Christmas gift - one that keeps giving. I hope you give it a try!

Knit Nation • 1-Issue-a-Month Subscription

It's the FIRST and ONLY paper dedicated to useful information without excessive blathering and incessant advertizing to lure me in to buy, buy, buy. I LOVE the short, yet full of information, articles and interviews. Thank you.

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