Behind the June 2023 Issue of Crochet Foundry Magazine

by Heather Mann We’re so excited about the release of our new June 2023 issue of Crochet Foundry Magazine, and we just can’t hide it! We have to talk about this collection of size-inclusive crochet designs and some behind-the-scenes info.  BEHIND THIS COLLECTION: The Designs: For our Summer 2023 Design Call, we wanted easy, breezy designs that would be everyday … Read more

Crochet Designer Interview: Kelly Baum-Sehon, Cocky Crocheter

by Heather Mann One of the best things about Crochet Foundry is that we get to collaborate with so many brilliant crochet designers! We love our designers, so we are going to start showcasing them a bit more. In this Designer Interview series, we’ll get to know some of our June issue designers, starting with … Read more

Crochet Activity Book – A Book Review

by Crystal Bucholz Love crochet but looking for something fun to pass the time? The Crochet Activity Book can help with that!  We know you love crochet, but if you also love puzzles, you’re in luck! With a wide variety in the Crochet Activity Book by Debbie Deitke, pass the time while still keeping crochet in … Read more

The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady – A Book Review

by Crystal Bucholz There are some things that are just meant to be. That was the case in the novel The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady, written by Sharon J. Mondragon. With several messages coming across in her story, Sharon’s take on friendship brings real life into her pages. The Story Four friends take a … Read more

Crochet for Beginners – A Book Review

by Crystal Bucholz Here at Crochet Foundry, we know how crocheting can have a positive impact on our lives. So when we see someone wanting to learn how to crochet, we’re all for it!  If you’re wanting to learn, or still learning the basics and looking for some fun patterns, we recommend Crochet for Beginners by … Read more

Mojave Triangle Cowl Crochet Pattern

by Jessi Myers If you love the look of the Mojave Shawl in the Crochet Foundry Fall 2021 Issue but prefer a cowl, we’ve included directions to make this design into a triangle cowl. Design by Lorene Eppolite Sizes 28” circumference, 10” cowl length, 18” triangle shawl length  Total Yarn Needed For Cowl Version: WeCrochet … Read more

Get To Know The New Team Members – Michelle and Amber

by Jessi Myers Designing gets me out of bed everyday. The coffee helps too “ Michelle is the owner and designer behind MJ’s Off the Hook Designs and Sentry Box Designs, a creative haven for yarn-lovers and popular resource for accessory and home decor crochet patterns.She is a self-taught crocheter, starting about 7 years ago and … Read more

Check out the yarn from Issue #2 – Fall 2020

by Jessi Myers We have been so fortunate to be able to work with such incredible yarns on both the Summer and Fall issues of Crochet Foundry magazine. Our goal of creating the most inspiring and wearable garments means that we are extremely aware of the fibers we wear against our skin. We have carefully … Read more

Crochet Foundry – The Beginning

by Jessi Myers Welp, it’s finally here. We cannot tell you how very excited we are to share the very new Crochet Foundry with you. Crochet Foundry is a collaborative effort between  Briana Kepner of  Briana K Designs, Emily Davies of Hooked Hazel, Katy Petersen of KT and the Squid, Lorene Eppolite (that’s me) and Pamela Stark of Sincerely, Pam; … Read more

You Definitely Need This Yarn! Issue #1 Summer 2020

by Jessi Myers We at Crochet Foundry believe that you should only make our designs with yarn that you will want to wear against your skin. Since our focus is on creating garments for you to add to your everyday wardrobe, we carefully selected some of the softest cotton, linen, and merino yarns that WeCrochet … Read more