Hats are great to crochet for the colder weather in fall or winter. If you live in a part of the world where the weather is warming up, no worries, there are always lighter weight hats to crochet. There are also hats for all skill levels, beginners to experts. With so many different styles to choose from and special hats for different occasions there is always something to crochet. Starting now and ending at the end of October, all hat crochet patterns are 30% off in the Crochet Spot Store!

You can find all of our hat crochet patterns in the hat section. There’s no need to enter in any coupon codes since all of the patterns are already discounted. Just add the patterns you like to your cart and check out.

It is hard to believe that the third quarter of 2015 has flown by, but it has! We are happy to announce the winners of this quarter’s Finish in ’15 WIP/UFO contest! Don’t forget there is still the fourth quarter of the contest remaining, so all entries submitted since the first quarter are still valid to win if you haven’t already.

Hooray! We have another fabulous prize in our Finish in ’15 Contest! Remember, you can enter until September 30!

Have you heard of Margaret Hubert? If not, it would be my pleasure to introduce you to one of crochet’s most prolific designers. Margaret Hubert is the author of more than 20 crochet and knitting books. She has been involved in the needle arts industry for years and has been instrumental in developing new generations of crocheters. In 2012 she was inducted into the Jean Leinhauser Crochet Hall of Fame.

We’re lucky to be able to offer a copy of her latest book, Customize Your Crochet, as a prize in our Finish in ’15 contest.

If you have a baby in your family I’m sure there’s been plenty of crocheting done for the little one. If not, now is a great time to start! There are so many things you can crochet for babies, from clothing, to toys, to accessories. The best part is that all items you crochet are small in size, so they work up fairly quickly.

To get you going on your crocheting endeavors, all baby related crochet patterns are now 30% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store!

You can find all of our baby related crochet patterns in the baby section. There’s no need to enter in any coupon codes since all of the patterns are already discounted. Just add the patterns you like to your cart and check out.

Before we begin, I want to remind everyone that the third quarter of our Finish in ’15 contest has flown by! Have you been working on your projects? If so, please submit your photos to our contest so that you may entered in the drawing! The prizes are a pattern from Rachel’s Crochet Spot Store or a month of free membership for members, the beautiful green shawl pin by Michelle’s Assortment, and more!

And now on to our #ILYD2015 post!

Did you know that we crafters have our very own holidays? We do, and the fabulous I Love Yarn Day, sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council, is celebrating its fifth birthday this year! Wooo! They have an exciting theme this year and it’s all based on sharing your love of yarn crafting with others – through teaching and sharing on social media.

Image used with permisison – Property of Craft Yarn Council

Are you ready to start crocheting blankets? If you are in a region of the world where a cold winter is on its way, now is a great time to start on your blanket projects. I like to start early so that when the cold weather is here I can snuggle under a nice, warm, crocheted blanket and keep on crocheting my other projects. To get a head start on your blankets, all of the blanket patterns in the Crochet Spot Store are currently 40% OFF!

All the patterns that are part of the sale are already discounted and will say so at the beginning of the pattern’s description. There’s no need to enter in any coupon codes. Sale ends at the end of August.

July is the perfect time to get started on your holiday crocheting! To kick things off, I’ve discounted all the Christmas themed crochet patterns in the Crochet Spot store. The crochet patterns are now 40% OFF! There are Christmas related patterns in a bunch of different categories, from hats to home decor, so be sure to check out all the different categories in the store.

All the patterns that are part of the sale are already discounted and will say so at the beginning of the pattern’s description. There’s no need to enter in any coupon codes. Sale ends at the end of July.

Have fun shopping and crocheting for the holidays!!

I love to crochet scarves, do you? They are usually quick to crochet and there’s always a new stitch pattern and style to try. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, there is always a scarf to go with the season!

Currently all scarf crochet patterns in the Crochet Spot Store are 30% OFF! I’ve already marked down the prices, so you don’t have to worry about entering in any coupon codes. Just add the desired patterns to your cart and check out. I hope you find some fun pattern to try!

As always, if you need any help while crocheting, just let me know and I’ll be sure to help!

It’s that time of the year again! As a THANK YOU to all the loyal Crochet Spot readers, we’re hosting the annual 40% off flower sale. We’ve discounted all of the flower related crochet patterns plus a bunch of other patterns as well!! What better way to give thanks than to give flowers? The sale starts now and ends on April 15, 2015 at 11:59PM EST. So feel free to check out the store, and see which pattern’s you’d like for 40% off.

Like in previous years, we’re also hosting a Premium Pattern Membership giveaway! That means one lucky person will be able to download an unlimited amount of patterns from the store for an entire year. Current members and any new members that sign up by April 15, 2015 will be entered into this drawing. The winner will be randomly selected and informed by email. Good luck everyone!

Thanks again to all the Crochet Spot readers! Crochet Spot wouldn’t be the great place it is today without you and your support.

P.S. You can see most of the flower patterns in the Toy and Novelty Items category but don’t forget to check out the other categories as well for the extra patterns that are on sale!

I recently received an email from Sister Margaret Mary, a Crochet Spot reader, who uses an adaptive method for crocheting because she is legally blind. She made a nice video demonstrating the method she uses while crocheting a variety of stitches. After watching the video, I was able to relate to a lot of the tips that she provided, although I am not legally bind. The tips can be use by anyone who crochets, and if you do have trouble seeing your stitches for whatever reason (forgetting your glasses, dim lighting, etc.) then this video is worth checking out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_VkPUK-12M

Do you have trouble seeing your crochet stitches? Do you use an adaptive method to crochet? Join the conversation in the comments below!