One skein, one tote, one very good summer

Granny square designs, ribbing techniques & a colour-picking method that actually works.

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Jess Moretti
June 12, 2026

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

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What We’re Hooked On

This free raffia tote pattern uses nothing but double crochet - so if you know that stitch, you can make this. Check it out →

Ribbing is what separates a "nice" hat from a polished one and TL Yarn Crafts breaks down three different techniques so you can pick the right one for every project. Check it out →

Spiral, mitered, bobble heart, filet, C2C. This is Bella Coco's round-up of 20 different granny square designs will make you see this classic motif in a whole new light. Check it out →

Try This!

Designer Lauren Brown shares her real-world approach to building yarn palettes. No colour wheel required! Practical, visual, and genuinely useful. 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

P.S. Need a little extra help keeping your projects organized and frustration-free? My Crochet Planning Toolkit has everything I wish I’d known when I started - from crochet abbreviations, row counter, to project and gift planners. Get it here →