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Missed the start? An autumn CAL to explore at your own pace
crochet newsOctober 2026

Missed the start? An autumn CAL to explore at your own pace

A Love Letter to Autumn has reached the end of its scheduled weekly releases.

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Stitch Fest is celebrating ten years
crochet newsOctober 2026

Stitch Fest is celebrating ten years

A yarn-filled weekend is scheduled for Newton Abbot at the end of October.

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Halloween squares: time to bring the little pieces together
crochet newsOctober 2026

Halloween squares: time to bring the little pieces together

Raffamusa's October schedule turns from motifs to joining and borders.

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Seven textures, one blanket: Renewed Rhythms
crochet newsOctober 2026

Seven textures, one blanket: Renewed Rhythms

This October crochet-along is a lovely excuse to look closely at how different stitches feel.

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Tiny festive characters are arriving in the Ricorumi CAL
crochet newsOctober 2026

Tiny festive characters are arriving in the Ricorumi CAL

An eight-week crochet-along is adding a little character to Christmas wreaths.

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Tile-inspired colour: the Triana crochet-along has begun
crochet newsOctober 2026

Tile-inspired colour: the Triana crochet-along has begun

A new blanket adventure pairs tapestry crochet with the feeling of colourful Mediterranean tiles.

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Free Pattern: The Rainbow Ripple Throw 🌈
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Free Pattern: The Rainbow Ripple Throw 🌈

Seven colours of pure joy, cresting in gentle chevron waves from one end of the blanket to the other. This is the cosiest, most colourful thing you'll ever make.

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Free Pattern: Sunflower Granny Square Cushion Cover 🌻
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Free Pattern: Sunflower Granny Square Cushion Cover 🌻

Four sunflower granny squares joined into a cushion cover that looks like a little garden on your sofa. Gloriously golden, beginner-friendly, and endlessly satisfying to make.

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Free Pattern: The Springtime Slouch Hat 🌸
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Free Pattern: The Springtime Slouch Hat 🌸

A relaxed, beanie-style hat with a gentle slouch worked in pastel stripes. Quick, wearable, and works in any colour combination you can dream up.

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Welcome to Crochet By Micky! ✨
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Welcome to Crochet By Micky! ✨

Meet Micky, the 12-year-old maker behind a colourful world of yarn, hooks and handmade magic.

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Free Pattern: Tiny Amigurumi Octopus 🐙
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Free Pattern: Tiny Amigurumi Octopus 🐙

A super-cute, super-quick beginner-friendly amigurumi octopus you can finish in one afternoon.

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