Introduce Yourself

Please introduce yourself so we can give you a warm welcome to Crochetville!

Crochetville Community Policies/Rules

All members must read and follow the forum policies/rules. Please read through our policies before making your first post.

Board Announcements

Crochetville news and updates.

Support Crochetville

1. Affiliate Links and Discounts,
2. Shop eBay & Amazon

Show others how much you love Crochetville.

General Online Class Information

Students: Registration, policies, and general information.
Instructors: Find out about teaching a class at Crochetville.

Schedule of Classes

List of classes, including dates, descriptions, and more details.

Free Original Patterns

Please post your own, original crochet patterns in their entirety.

Free Pattern Links

Please post links to free crochet patterns.

Patterns for Sale Links

Please post links to crochet patterns for sale, including your own.

Published Patterns

Please post information about crochet patterns published in books, magazines, ezines, leaflets, tear-offs, etc.

Seeking Patterns

Looking for a crochet pattern? Our members are in the know! Remember to respect copyright: do not ask for or offer pattern copies.

Crochet Articles

Informational articles on anything related to crochet: stitches, stitch patterns, techniques, interviews with designers, crochet history, and more! Submissions from Crochetville members encouraged. Click here [insert link] for our submissions policy.

Crochet Reference

Essential crochet information such as standard yarn weights, hook sizes, US/UK conversions, chart symbols, and more.

Crochet Video Tutorials

Looking for a video tutorial of a crochet stitch or technique? Check the videos in this area.

General Crochet Help

Ask general crochet questions or get pattern help.

Crochet Stitch Help

Having difficulty with a specific stitch? Ask here. Please put the stitch name in the title of your post.

Crochet Design Help

Ask questions about modifying patterns or creating new patterns.

House & Home

1. Afghans,
2. Home Decor,
3. Kitchen & Bath,
4. Holiday & Seasonal,
5. Pet Items

Carry & Store

1. Bags & Purses,
2. Cases & Cozies,
3. Containers & Organizers

Wearables & Accessories

1. Clothing,
2. Shawls & Wraps,
3. Ponchos,
4. Accessories,
5. Jewelry,
6. Men's Items

Kids' Stuff

1. Baby & Toddler Items,
2. Children's Items,
3. Toys,
4. Dolls & Doll Clothes

Thread Crochet

1. Bookmarks & Snowflakes,
2. Doilies & Runners,
3. Other Thread Crochet

Other Good Stuff

1. Squares and Motifs,
2. Crochet Tools & Notions,
3. Other Crochet,
4. Other Crafts

Other Crochet Topics

Got something to say about crochet that doesn't seem to fit in any of the other forums? Here's the place!

Get to Know You: Crochet Q&A

A place where we can get to know the crocheter in you. Ask and answer questions related to crochet that will help members get to know each other better.

National Crochet Month 2013

March is National Crochet Month! Join us here throughout the month as we celebrate our love for crochet! If you are planning special activities for the month, post them here!

CGOA: Crochet Guild of America

Find the latest news from CGOA here, find other CGOA members, and talk about your plans to attend the next Chain Link conference!

Crochet Happenings and Events

What's going on in the world of crochet?

Crochet-Alongs

1. Crochet-Alongs: Sponsored

It's more fun to crochet with friends. Join us! Some CALs may be project-oriented, other may be more of a "life support" group. Subject matter may cover "life issues" not appropriate for young members, but all Crochetville guidelines should still be followed. Click here for more info.

Crochet for Charity

1. Comfortghans

Get your hooks movin' for a good cause.

Crochetville Swaps

1. Swap Archive

The Crochetville Swap, Yarn Swaps and more!

The Wishing Well

1. More about RAOK and Wish Lists,
2. Holidays in July

RAOK (Random Acts of Kindness)

Giveaways

1. Off-Forum Giveaways

Giveaways on Crochetville. (For giveaways hosted elsewhere, please post in Off-Forum Giveaways.) Posts from crochet and fiber-related indie businesses are welcome.

Seeking Local Crocheters

Find crocheters in your local area.

2012 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece

Join us in celebrating the spirit of the ancient Greek games (and the 2012 games in London) by challenging yourself and your crochet abilities.

Bead Crochet

Discuss crocheting with beads.

Tapestry Crochet

Discuss tapestry crochet.

Broomstick Lace

Discuss broomstick lace.

Dyeing

Discuss dyeing yarn.

Freeform Crochet

Discuss freeform crochet.

Fulling and Felting

Discuss fulling and felting.

Hairpin Lace

Discuss hairpin lace.

Socks

Discuss crocheting socks.

Spinning

Discuss spinning yarn.

Thread Crochet

Discuss thread crochet.

Tunisian Crochet

Discuss Tunisian crochet.

Crochet Publications

Talk about crochet magazines, books, catalogs, etc.

Crochet Web Sites

Crochet Blogs

1. Buttons

Blogging is a great way to record and share your fiber pursuits! Discuss, ask, and answer questions about blogging.

Crochet in TV, Movies, and News

Crochet featured in the media.

Other Crochet Sightings

Have you seen crochet anywhere else lately? Tell us about it here.

Crochetville Reviews

Reviews of yarn, patterns, books, hooks, tools, and anything else sent to Crochetville LLC for review purposes.

Crochet Hooks and Gadgets

Tell us about your favorite crochet hooks and gadgets.

Favorite Shops

Share with us your favorite places to buy yarn and crochet supplies.

Other Shopping Talk

Other questions and talk about shopping and stores. (Yarn, crochet, etc.)

Sales and Coupons: Big Box/Retail Business

Share the scoop about any crochet or fiber-related sales you find at big box stores (Michael’s, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, etc.) or retail websites (Leisure Arts, Annie’s Attic, etc.).

Yarn Talk

Everything about yarn... favorite kinds, new arrivals, weights and substitutes, storage, etc.

Introduce Your Indie Business: Items for Crocheters and Fiber Artists

1. Inactive Indie Businesses

Do you have an indie business selling patterns you've designed or hooks, tools, or other items you've made for crocheters and fiber artists? Tell us all about it here! Click here for tips on how to introduce your business to us.

What's New with Indie Business: Items for Crocheters and Fiber Artists

Are you an indie business selling items for crocheters are fiber artists? Do you have a new product to tell us about? Any other news about your business? Tell us all about it here.

Sales and Coupons: Indie Business

Did you find a sale at your favorite indie crafter’s website? Tell us about it here. If you’re an indie designer or business, tell us about your sales here, too.

Introduce Your Indie Business: Everything Else

If your indie business sells crocheted items or other craft items that aren't patterns/yarns/hooks/tools, then tell us all about it here! Click here for tips on how to introduce your business to us.

What's New with Indie Business: Everything Else

Are you an indie business selling crocheted items or other craft items that aren't patterns/yarns/hooks/tools? Do you have a new product to tell us about? Any other news about your business? Tell us all about it here.

Resources for Starting a Crochet Business

This read-only forum will provide information about important issues to consider when deciding whether you want to start a crochet business.

B2B: Lend a Helping Hand

Do you want to talk business with other indie business owners? Thinking about starting a crochet business? Questions about pricing formulas? Accepting credit cards? Setting up a website or Etsy store? Get help from others who already know what you need to learn. This forum is for a free exchange of information and experience. Please, no selling of your services. Let's all lend each other a helping hand.

Accepting Submissions

Know about a book, magazine, etc. that is currently accepting crochet pattern submissions? Share it with us!

Seeking Pattern Testers

Request testers for crochet patterns you have designed.

Selling Crochet

A place to discuss business issues about selling anything related to crochet or fiber arts.

Teaching Crochet

Do you teach crochet to others? This is your home for all things related to teaching crochet!

Destashing

Destashing, decluttering, or purging your stuff? Connect with each other here. All items listed should be crochet, fiber, or craft related. Non-business posts only, please. Respect copyright: original printed patterns only, no copies or digital patterns.

In Search Of

Looking for hard-to-find yarn or an out-of-print pattern? Ask other members if they have what you're looking for (and might be willing to sell or trade) by posting here. All items listed should be crochet, fiber, or craft related. Non-business posts only, please. Respect copyright: original patterns only, no copies or digital patterns

Beginner Knitters

If you're just learning to knit, this is the place for you. Ask questions, show your projects, get help from more experienced knitters.

Experienced Knitters

Experienced knitters can talk with each other about their latest projects, problems, frustrations, tips, and techniques.

Knooking

Learn more about knooking, also known as knitting with a crochet hook.

Board Help

We value your input! Have a question about the board? Need help figuring out how something works on the forum? Let us know what you need help with here.

Crochetville Suggestion Box

Have a suggestion for making Crochetville an even better place? Tell us here.

The Scratch Pad

Want to test your signature? Or test posting photos? Or whatever? Here's your scratch pad.