Elimee Designs Blog
Top 10 Tips - How To Photograph Your Crochet Projects
Many crafters like to share photos of their work. Be it a WIP or a finished project, we all want our work to look it’s best. Taking high quality photos need not be down to luck or chance, but can be reliably achieved by employing a number of proven techniques. Check out our top ten tips below to help you make the most of your photoshoots, and show the world just how amazing your crocheted items are! Your hard work deserves to be admired.
15 Valentine-Inspired Crochet Patterns
Today’s blog post is focused on providing you with 15 beautiful crochet patterns, featuring hearts, that you might like to make in time for Valentine’s Day, to gift at a wedding, or to someone that you love… just because 🥰.
Crochet Patterns For Beginners
Have you decided that you’re ready to give crocheting a go? Why not check out the crochet patterns below which are all beginner friendly :) Starting out with ‘easy’ patterns that you actually like the look of will motivate you to keep trying, learn new techniques and ultimately ignite your passion for crocheting!
20 Ways To Make Crocheting More Affordable
Crochet, like most hobbies, can be as expensive or affordable as you make it. Wanting to crochet, for whatever reason moves you, should not be prohibited by limited financial means… it’s a passion that should be shared, bring happiness, and passed onto others. With this in mind I have given some pointers below on some of the many ways in which crochet can be made more affordable, and thereby more accessible to everyone!
Video Blog - Episode 6
What a long month it has been. Between running the Festive Hygge Blanket CAL, organising the Black Friday promotions, bring out some new patterns and dealing with home life (read sick kids and a mischevious bump) is has been crazy.
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Crochet Advice
- 13 Jun 2023 Mastering the Art of Blocking 13 Jun 2023
- 23 May 2023 Crochet Makes For Men – Book Review 23 May 2023
- 4 Apr 2023 My Crochet Toolbox 4 Apr 2023
- 14 Mar 2023 Crochet Hacks for Mums: Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your Time 14 Mar 2023
- 3 Mar 2023 Crochet For A Cause 3 Mar 2023
- 24 Feb 2023 Top 10 Tips - How To Photograph Your Crochet Projects 24 Feb 2023
- 17 Feb 2023 7 Handy Uses For Stitch Markers 17 Feb 2023
- 27 Jan 2023 Want To Try Crochet Pattern Testing? 27 Jan 2023
- 20 Jan 2023 Essential Supplies For Crochet Beginners 20 Jan 2023
- 30 Dec 2022 Crochet Patterns For Beginners 30 Dec 2022
- 27 Dec 2022 12 Reasons To Learn To Crochet 27 Dec 2022
- 20 Dec 2022 Learn How To Read A Crochet Pattern In 5 Days! 20 Dec 2022
- 16 Dec 2022 20 Ways To Make Crocheting More Affordable 16 Dec 2022
- 22 Nov 2022 Why I Joined The Crochetpreneur Business Academy 22 Nov 2022
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Crochet Blog Hop
- 3 Jan 2023 Spruce Up Your Space Blog Hop 3 Jan 2023
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Crochet Business
- 21 Apr 2023 The Many Roles of a Crochet Pattern Designer 21 Apr 2023
- 18 Apr 2023 How To Design A Crochet Pattern 18 Apr 2023
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Crochet Gift Guide
- 18 Nov 2022 10 Fabulous Christmas Gift Ideas For Crocheters 18 Nov 2022
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Crochet Pattern Round-Up
- 12 Mar 2024 Love Your Scraps: Scrap-Friendly Crochet Patterns 12 Mar 2024
- 8 Aug 2023 Butterfly-Inspired Crochet Patterns 8 Aug 2023
- 16 May 2023 Stitch Up Something Special: 12 Crochet Patterns for Father's Day 16 May 2023
- 7 Apr 2023 15 Must-Try Crochet Patterns for Spring 7 Apr 2023
- 28 Mar 2023 Project Slow Crochet Christmas Jumper - Patterns 28 Mar 2023
- 7 Mar 2023 Hooked on Giving 7 Mar 2023
- 21 Feb 2023 15 Fabulous Easter Crochet Patterns 21 Feb 2023
- 31 Jan 2023 10 Crochet Patterns for Mother’s Day Gifts 31 Jan 2023
- 10 Jan 2023 15 Valentine-Inspired Crochet Patterns 10 Jan 2023
- 2 Dec 2022 12 Quick Christmas-Themed Crochet Patterns 2 Dec 2022
- 29 Nov 2022 12 Quick And Easy Last Minute Crochet Gifts 29 Nov 2022
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Crochet Patterns
- 22 Mar 2024 Love’s Patchwork Symphony Scarf - Crochet Pattern 22 Mar 2024
- 26 Feb 2024 Rosy Maple Moth Square - Crochet Pattern 26 Feb 2024
- 11 Feb 2024 Beautiful Bugs Blanket - Finishing Touches 11 Feb 2024
- 9 Feb 2024 Daphne Dragonfly Square- Crochet Pattern 9 Feb 2024
- 2 Feb 2024 Egyptian Scarab Beetle Square - Crochet Pattern 2 Feb 2024
- 1 Jan 2024 Brody Bee Square - Crochet Pattern 1 Jan 2024
- 25 Dec 2023 Beautiful Bugs Blanket CAL - Crochet Pattern 25 Dec 2023
- 1 Dec 2023 Caitlin Zigzag Shrug - Crochet Pattern 1 Dec 2023
- 19 Nov 2023 Festive Hygge Cushions - Crochet Pattern 19 Nov 2023
- 28 Oct 2023 Elimee Designs Winter Crochet Along (CAL) 28 Oct 2023
- 27 Aug 2023 Simply Love Mosaic Cushion Cover - Crochet Pattern 27 Aug 2023
- 19 Aug 2023 Citrouille Pumpkin Baby Blanket - Crochet Pattern 19 Aug 2023
- 25 Jul 2023 British Leaves Autumnal Scarf - Crochet Pattern 25 Jul 2023
- 18 Jul 2023 Tapestry Bloom Square - Crochet Pattern 18 Jul 2023
- 27 Jun 2023 Heavenly Hugs Baby Blanket – Crochet Pattern 27 Jun 2023
- 20 Jun 2023 The Chinese Evergreen Leaf Square – Crochet Pattern 20 Jun 2023
- 29 May 2023 Plants with Yarn Crochet Along (CAL) 29 May 2023
- 30 Apr 2023 Cosy Stripes Draught Excluder – Crochet Pattern 30 Apr 2023
- 25 Apr 2023 The Technicolour Tile Coaster – Crochet Pattern 25 Apr 2023
- 11 Apr 2023 The Mariquita Ladybird Blanket - Crochet Pattern 11 Apr 2023
- 31 Mar 2023 The Slalom Square – Crochet Pattern 31 Mar 2023
- 24 Mar 2023 Striped Colour Crush Blanket – Crochet Pattern 24 Mar 2023
- 10 Mar 2023 The Mytikas Scarf - Crochet Pattern 10 Mar 2023
- 28 Feb 2023 The Scraptacular Baskets - Crochet Pattern 28 Feb 2023
- 10 Feb 2023 The So Eggstra Blanket 10 Feb 2023
- 3 Feb 2023 The Mariposa Butterfly Blanket 3 Feb 2023
- 24 Jan 2023 The Waggle Dance Bee Blanket 24 Jan 2023
- 13 Jan 2023 The Aphrodite C2C Blanket - Crochet Pattern 13 Jan 2023
- 6 Jan 2023 The Aphrodite Cushion Cover - Crochet Pattern 6 Jan 2023
- 23 Dec 2022 The Caitlin Zigzag Blanket 23 Dec 2022
- 9 Dec 2022 The Caitlin Zigzag Cowl 9 Dec 2022
- 6 Dec 2022 Twisted Trio Ear Warmers 6 Dec 2022
- 25 Nov 2022 The Caitlin Zigzag Scarf 25 Nov 2022
- 8 Nov 2022 The Festive Hygge Blanket - Crochet Pattern 8 Nov 2022
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Crochet Project
- 30 May 2023 Project Slow Crochet Christmas Jumper - Yarn Selection 30 May 2023
- 28 Mar 2023 Project Slow Crochet Christmas Jumper - Patterns 28 Mar 2023
- 21 Mar 2023 Project Slow Crochet Christmas Jumper 21 Mar 2023
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Crochet Tutorials
- 11 Jul 2023 From Beginner to Pro: Learn Foundation Crochet Stitches 11 Jul 2023
- 7 Feb 2023 9 Ways To Join Crocheted Squares 7 Feb 2023
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Video Blog
- 1 Oct 2023 WIP Confessions 1 Oct 2023
- 1 Aug 2023 Autumn Crochet Pattern Reveal & Monthly Giveaway Update! 1 Aug 2023
- 4 Jul 2023 My Nemesis, Crochet Along Plans, and Baby Blankets Galore 4 Jul 2023
- 6 Jun 2023 Coronation, Crochet Along and More! 6 Jun 2023
- 7 May 2023 Crochet Video Blog - Featuring a Tiny Guest Appearance! 7 May 2023
- 14 Apr 2023 Crochet Video Blog - Episode 10 14 Apr 2023
- 17 Mar 2023 Crochet Video Blog - Episode 9 17 Mar 2023
- 14 Feb 2023 Video Blog - Episode 8 14 Feb 2023
- 17 Jan 2023 Video Blog - Episode 7 17 Jan 2023
- 13 Dec 2022 Video Blog - Episode 6 13 Dec 2022
- 15 Nov 2022 Video Blog - Episode 5 15 Nov 2022