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Crochet a Bag, Hat, and Keychain—All Weekend Projects!

3 fun patterns under your belt fast—and finally, a reason to care about gauge (really).

Hey there! Here’s your snack-size newsletter with crochet patterns, tips, tools and inspo 🧶

To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.

Joseph Chilton Pearce

What We’re Hooked On

This granny square-meets-modern mesh tote is a summer staple. Spacious, sturdy, and stylish—ideal for beach days, farmers markets, or yarn hauls. Check it out →

With a clean, straight brim and clever shaping using back-loop stitches, this pattern offers a polished look that's perfect for personalizing with stripes, appliqués, or color blocks. This hat is a fast, fun project that delivers big style with minimal yarn. Check it out →

Never lose your lip balm again! This quick and customizable crochet pattern by Jen Hayes is perfect for using up scrap yarn and makes a thoughtful gift or a handy addition to your keychain. Crafted in just 15 minutes, it's a beginner-friendly project that's both fun and functional. Check it out →

Try This!

I’m guilty of never really thinking of doing a test swatch before I start a project. I just get too into the crocheting and making the project to ever think of those details first. Have you ever had a crochet project turn out too big or too small? The culprit is often incorrect gauge. This guide will demystify crochet gauge - learn how to swatch, measure, and tweak your tension so your projects turn out the way you actually planned. No more mystery sizing, just clean, confident crochet. Check it out →

Hope you found something that inspired or helped your crochet today!

I’ll be back next week with more info and inspo soon,
Jess