You try what's supposed to be a "simple" crochet technique, but you find yourself floundering.
You scroll through pretty projects on Instagram, but you feel intimidated to attempt them yourself.
You finally find a pattern that looks doable for you, but you wonder: Will this be pretty enough to gift to loved ones?
You, my friend, are in the right place.
BECAUSE I BELIEVE:
failure is a crucial step to success, so give yourself grace!
with the right tools and support, you can try it, learn it, and finish it.
all crocheters can make pretty, modern, gift-worthy crochet items, no matter the skill level.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO:
All your patterns are absolutely gorgeous and so easy to read! And I love that when there is any issue you actually respond ASAP and do everything you can to take care of it!
--Nicole (blog comment)
I am a knitter, not a crocheter but these flip flops were too cute to pass up so I bought the pattern. I was delighted to find the video links in the pattern and was able to puzzle out the stitches etc. with very little extra help. The pattern is clear and now that I know what I'm doing, very easy to follow."
--Jean (Etsy)
"I am beyond tickled that I stumbled upon your website. I was desperately trying to find a simple yet flexible pattern for baby shoe soles and there you were all along just waiting for me to find you. Your patterns are so easy to understand yet they yield such beautiful results and I’m an absolute beginner to all this. The first pair I made was the Lemon Drop and they came out perfect! Thank you, thank you for sharing these wonderful patterns and tips you are a Godsend!"
--Laurie (blog comment)
"I absolutely love your patterns! One of my favourite makes for a baby was the moose lovey with the buffalo plaid blanket. I never thought I could do plaid but you made it soooo easy!! Thank you for such amazing patterns!"
--Emily
Just Imagine...
-crocheting easy, modern patterns
-enjoying patterns that boost both your skill level and your confidence
-making projects that you're proud to gift
When you join the Whistle and Ivy Community, you will get support in expanding your crochet skills, access to easy, pretty and modern crochet patterns, and resources to help build confidence in gifting your finished items.
Hi! I'm Beth and I know how you feel.
Even though I learned the basic granny stitch at age 8, I didn’t start truly stretching my crochet muscles until I was pregnant with my first child. Oh! how I wanted to make that little bean an earflap hat! So I looked up a how-to video, hoping my childhood skills would return to me. The result? A hat so dense and tight I couldn’t pull it down on his tiny newborn head. The hat was a lost cause, but I was determined to make one that would fit.
Failing turned out to be the first step to success. After sifting through many, many articles to learn how to read a crochet pattern and many, many videos that demonstrated basic stitches, I was not only able to finish a hat that fit properly but ALSO a pair of darling loafer booties to match.
As a crocheter learning new skills, I found the sheer volume of online crochet content overwhelming. Once I became confident in my skills, I wanted to become a resource. I wanted to create a single place where crocheters of all skill levels can learn while creating pieces they can easily finish, that they can be proud of and confidently keep or gift to a loved one.
CROCHET RESOURCES
Have a baby shower coming up?
- Adorable and quick baby flip flops
- Buffalo Plaid Moose Lovey (fan favorite!)
- Chunky Stripe Baby Blanket
How about some modern decor to keep or gift?
- Hanging Basket Planters
- Mini Belly Baskets
- Boho Granny Triangle Garland
- Crochet Cactus Collection
Need to finish a project in 60 minutes (or less!)?
- Sprinkle Donut Coasters
- Ombre Cross Stitch Hat
- 30 Minute Slippers
Need even more suport on your crochet journey? Consider joining the Endless Makers Community!