2025 Halloween Crochet Along

The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and Halloween is creeping closer — what better time to get your hooks moving? Celebrate the spooky season with the Halloween Crochet Along, happening now in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups! Whether you’re stitching up eerie home decor, fun costume pieces, or spooky … Read more

7th Annual Christmas in July Make Along

Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Christmas in July Make Along! For the seventh consecutive year, a team of talented designers is coming together to bring you a festive month-long celebration filled with beautiful winter holiday patterns — including crochet, knitting, and sewing projects. With wonderful themes and exciting new designs, there’s something for … Read more

Granny Square Month Is Back!

If you’ve been an Underground Crafter reader for a long time, you might remember Granny Square Month from 2017 and 2018. I’m thrilled to bring it back for a third edition this year. Throughout June, I’ll be sharing a daily post about granny squares (broadly defined), including free crochet patterns, granny square book reviews, giveaways, … Read more

Knitted Farm Friends Book Review, Pattern, Giveaway

I’m sharing a book review of a knitting pattern collection of farm animals, along with a knit rabbit pattern excerpt available through April 30, 2026, and a giveaway with your chance to win my review copy, so read on for details. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to … Read more

Art of Crochet with Sock Weight Yarn Book Review, Pattern, Giveaway

I’m sharing a book review of a pattern collection made with sock weight yarns, along with an excerpted crochet pillow pattern and a giveaway with your chance to win my review copy, so read on for details. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make … Read more

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