One of the best things about the internet is that it helps you learn new things. If you want to cook a Korean dish, you’ll find the recipe online. Trying to figure out how to assemble the new book shelf? Video tutorials are to your rescue. And if you need inspiration for a new hobby, online communities are the best place to start.
Take, for instance, the r/crochet subreddit, where crochet fans share their most imaginative, gorgeous, and unique patterns with one another. The community has seasoned yarn and hook users as well as newbies who share everything from expert-level to beginner-friendly designs. Scroll down to check out some of their best pictures! And don’t forget to compliment these people; they truly deserve them.#1 My Sister Asked Me To Share This Amazing Scarf She Made
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#2 Oh My God Y'all. I Finally Finished
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#3 My First Finished Sweater
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Usually, around the new year, many of us make resolutions to change and improve our lives. For some, it could be losing those extra kilos gained during the holiday; for others, it could be trying a new hobby or following their passion.
However, sometimes we need a little motivation and inspiration to keep going. For instance, the r/crochet community, which has a whopping 1.2 million admirers, is full of creative and original ideas for crocheters around the world.
#4 I Don’t Show My Work Because A Lot Of People Ask Me Why Do I Like To Crochet And That It’s A Grandmom Sport. But Here's Something I Did Today
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#5 My Dad: You’re A Guy, You Can’t Crochet, People Will Think You’re Gay. Me, A Straight 18 Yr Old Guy: Hehe Mini Dino Go Roar
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#6 I Made This For My First, But It Was Too Small By The Time I Finished. Had To Have A Whole Other Baby
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It’s a space where people can proudly share photos of their work and also discuss and exchange ideas with other members. If you are a newcomer, you can seek advice from fellow veterans. The wholesome community supports beginners and experts alike.
Now, if you’re someone who wants to start crocheting or is simply curious about the art, let us tell you that it’s quite different from knitting. Despite the fact that both of them require the use of yarn and a stick to create fabric, they differ greatly from one another.
#7 My First Dress, For A California Wedding. Nothing Special But I'm Feeling Pretty Proud Of It Today!
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#8 My Mother Just Finished This Wonderful Blanket For Me. I Just Wanted To Show It To The World, Hope That's Ok
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#9 I Finished My First Blanket!
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People who knit have to use two long, pointed needles, one held in each hand, to make the stitches. However, the hook used in crocheting is very different from knitting needles. More specifically, individuals need to use one hook instead of two needles. While knitting, you need less yarn compared to crocheting.
Often, people crochet to make structured items like coasters, while knitting is popular for making clothing items like sweaters, cardigans, and shawls.
#10 Y'all I Made A Dragon And Nobody In My House Appreciates It ?
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#11 Finished This Monster
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#12 Crocheted My Wedding Dress
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In general, crafting as a hobby is good for our mental health. Psychologist Sahra O’Doherty told the Guardian, “Crafts can be a useful antidote to depression because they help pull us out of negative thought spirals and refocus us on things that give us a sense of achievement, which can combat feelings of worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness.”
#13 Made Myself A Cute Lil Jumper :)
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#14 Mouse In Suitcase Done: Can You Tell What The Left Baggage Tag Is? And What Do You Think Overall?
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#15 Finished My First Sweater
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Crocheting is also a powerful tool for processing challenging emotions like grief. O’Doherty points out, “Allowing ourselves time to sit and process and not be distracted by things like our phones is absolutely important.” When we make a particular design, we have to keep repeating the stitches. The process of repetition helps to absorb some of our attention while still allowing us to think deeply about other things.
#16 My Mom Crochets And Donated 48 Blankets To Sick Children This Year
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#17 I Made My Friend A Opossum Costume, But I’m Looking For Any Suggestions To Make The Face A Little More Opossum-Like
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#18 My Hands Are Killing Me But I Finished My Giraffe
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Additionally, the repetitive motions help to induce a state of mindfulness, which is similar to meditation. So if you’re making a coaster, it can be quite calming and relaxing. For individuals who have struggled with meditation in the past, crocheting might be an attractive alternative.
#19 My Dogs Love This Chunky Blanket (The Lump Is My Dog)
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#20 All Finished! And It Didn’t Take Me All Year! Husband Is 5’11 For Reference
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#21 I Need Therapy After Having Weaved In All The Ends
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Engaging in mentally and physically stimulating activities like crocheting can help prevent moderate cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Remembering techniques and mastering stitches is a good way to engage your cognitive abilities. If we engage in mental workouts daily, we might be able to slow down or stop memory loss.
#22 I Made This Bluey Plush For Someone In My Boyfriends Family :3
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#23 Finished This Baby Blanket For My Best Friend, So Happy With How It Turned Out! ?
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#24 I Just Finished My First Blanket!!! I Know It‘S Nothing Special But I Am So Proud!
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Another great advantage of crocheting is the feeling of satisfaction you experience upon completing your project. With a multitude of things that you can make, it surely boosts your productivity. And the joy of sharing your creative creation with others gives you a sense of achievement.
#25 Celestial Baby Blanket With Matching Lovey
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#26 What 240 Individual Crochet Baby's Breath Look Like
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#27 She Loves Being Burritoed So I Made Her A Snuggle Bag!
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These hand-stitched projects are beautiful and inspiring. Did any of these posts encourage you to pick up a needle and start stitching? Don’t forget to share this with a crafting enthusiast or someone who is looking for a new hobby!
#28 Made The Whole Lot Of Fruits And Veggies For My Niece !
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#29 I Designed This Halter Top And I Can’t Take It Off!! It Took Many Unravels And A Migraine But Im In Love
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#30 Made A School Bus Scarf For My Daughter's Bus Driver For Christmas. I Hope She Loves It!
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#31 My First Time Making An Adult Outfit ❤️
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#32 Starry Night Van Gogh Blanket
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#33 I Used LEGO And Made My Wife A Yarn Holding Brace With Tensioner, To Replace Her Finger
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#34 Blanket I Made For My Sister's Birthday A Couple Months Ago
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#35 Finally Finished My First Doll?. I’m Still Pretty New To Crochet But I Like It!
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#36 Had A Course At University This Semester Called "Cut Out, Leave Out". After All This Work I Can't Think Properly Anymore
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#37 Any Tips For Reinforcing This Hammock For My Girl? She’s 8 Months Old And I Feel It’s Not Going To Hold Her Much Longer Tbh But It’s Her Favourite Spot
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#38 I Made This Tote Bag❤️?
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#39 An Homage To 2023 (A Temperature Blanket)
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#40 First Ever Project- Expectation vs. Reality :(
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#41 My Wife Doesn't Have Reddit, But I Wanted To Share This Giant Eevee Blanket That She Made!
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#42 102,000 Stitches Later…
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#43 My First Ever Sweater Design! Bulbasaur Ugly Christmas Sweater
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#44 Isn't This Stitch Neat?
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#45 My Mom Has Been Asking Me For An Egg Apron... An Eggpron, If You Will
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#46 9 Months, Countless Frogs, Tears And Tantrums But I Have Conquered Everest
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#47 I Finally Finished This Beast But The Colours Don't Suit Any Part Of My Home
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#48 I Finally Finished The Joins And Border On My Persian Tiles Blanket
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#49 I Feel Incredibly Accomplished. I Freehanded My First Sweater ??
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#50 Ever Been Inspired By Your Cats Colors?
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#51 Burger Sweater
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#52 This Hot Pink Boy Is Named Breakfast! Finished Just In Time For My Bday Tomorrow :)
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#53 Finally Finished My Wisteria :)
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#54 Started With A Pattern, Realized It Was Crap, Came Up With My Own
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#55 I Made An Outfit For My Dance Performance ?
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#56 Everyone’s Getting A Beanie For Christmas (Aka I’m Poor)
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#57 Finally Finished The Project I Started Crochet With
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#58 Guys I Think I Went Overboard For This Winter
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#59 47-Ish Hours Of Work ? It Has Pockets!
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#60 Til And Fell In Love With The Jasmine Stitch
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#61 Just A Bunch Of Stuff I Crocheted This Year
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#62 Made Myself A Hat And Failed To Acknowledge The Size Of The Yarn Was Much Bigger Than The Pattern Called For
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#63 Finished This Beauty In Just Under A Month
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#64 Finished My First Ever Sweater! Modeled Here By My Sweet Husband
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#65 Finished?
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#66 Sunburst Granny Square Arrangement
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#67 Finished This Just In Time For Christmas
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#68 Pink Clouds Tapestry. Opinions?
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#69 Crochet Dresses For My Barbies
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#70 Finally Finished My Periodic Table Blanket! Fat Cat For Scale
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#71 I Made 50 Snowflakes For My Preschoolers!
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#72 Just Finished This Sweater!!
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#73 Almost Sold By Family For $1. By My Late Aunt, ~30 Years Ago. Just Want Others To Appreciate It As I Do
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#74 ?️??️abomination Update
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#75 My First Top-Down Sweater!
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#76 Just Finished This Free-Handed Diamond Mesh Sweater. I Will Never Be Able To Wear This In Public So Reddit Will Do Lol
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#77 Finished With 4 Days To Spare, Birthday Gift For My Boyfriend's Daughter. Headless Squeaky Banana Dog Toy For Scale
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#78 Found Someone’s Incomplete Blanket Project At The Thrift Store For $3.95
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#79 I’ve Been Working On This Blanket For Months Now
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#80 King Sized Puff Blanket! (Thoughts On Adding Border For Structural Integrity)
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#81 Proud Of My Edges!
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#82 I Made This Stargazer Lily For My New Girlfriend For Valentine's Day Cuz They're Her Favorite Flowers But I Used Thicker Yarn Than The Pattern Called For Thinking It'd Be Fine But It Looks Like A Toddler Made It ?
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#83 I Got Bored So I Crocheted A Pretzel
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#84 Which One Do You Prefer? No Ears Or With Ears
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#85 King Sized Waffle Stitch Blanket I Made For My Friend!
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#86 Mine Is On The Left
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#87 Please Validate Me That These Are Visibly Different ?
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#88 Christmas Present For My Mom Who Passed Away On The 21st
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#89 I'm So Proud Of This!
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#90 She’s Beauty, She’s Grace, She’s An iPad Case
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#91 I Finished My Sweater
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#92 Here Is My Earthworm Will All The Hats!
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#93 Check Out My Wife's Amazing Dolls! ?
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#94 I Beg Your Finest Pardon?
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#95 A Hard Lesson To Learn, But A Lesson Nonetheless
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#96 Happy With Result. But Never Again Xd
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#97 All The Sets I Made Family Members For Christmas This Year!
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#98 Making My Niece Play Food For Christmas. How Many Slices Of Bread Should I Include?
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#99 Feeling Frustraited And Used
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#100 Making Bunny Ears For A Plush And It’s Extremely Funny To See How Much You Learned On The Second Attempt Of Something
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#101 Couldn’t Buy It…so I Made It
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