Post Covid Crochet Collective

Five fantastic crochet projects to lift you out of any creative slump

Crochet your way into an 80s dream

For these two beginner-friendly methods of making a scrunchie, Copperccino Accessories uses a 4.25-mm hook and a hair elastic. Have yarn ends? Maybe you don’t want to commit to a 40-hour project? This might be the right pattern for you. This project is a good way to master some basic stitches and dip your toes into the world of crochet. No need for extravagant hairstyles when you can brighten up any outfit with your trusty crochet scrunchies.

Buckets of fun

Alexandria Allean uses a 3.75-mm hook and a 100 per cent cotton worsted weight yarn, but I used a 5-mm hook with a chunkier yarn and still got a fantastic result. This project builds on what you would learn from making a scrunchie as for both you are working in a round and increasing stitches, making this approachable for a confident beginner. This hat is a year-round staple. It will transform any outfit into an insta-worthy moment. Good for spring sweater weather, or to pull over your wet hair after a day at the beach. Style with a sweater vest, turtleneck, and blue jeans for a great go-to outfit leading into fall.

Let’ s talk coverups

This video is just for bralette cups but Ashten Stitches also has videos on how to finish your bralette. In this video she uses a 5.5-mm hook. I just used her video for the cups and did a front post, back post stitch for the band and a single crochet for the straps. Using the knowledge you gained from making a bucket hat, making a band by working in a round should be no problem. This bralette isn’t just cozy for a movie night in, you can make the band as long as you want for more coverage. Pair with jean shorts for a great beach-day statement.

A tote you can brag about

Doing an essentials run? Or have you run out of yarn? What better time to show off your fully lined, handmade bag. Finished with a lining, you won’t have to worry about any of your goodies falling out. For Brunaticality's in-depth video about how to make a tote she uses a 4-mm hook, cotton fabric to line the bag, a measuring tape, pins, fabric scissors, sewing machine for sewing your lining, a darning needle, and a needle for hand-stitching the top of your lining to the tote. This video is a perfect way to jump from beginner to intermediate; you will learn how to take your double crochet knowledge and create granny squares.This is an incredibly detailed video so you will have your hand held the whole way through as you crochet with confidence.

Loungewear that will get you out of bed

Step out of your COVID sweats and into some hand-crafted, perfectly fitted crochet shorts. These adjustable cuties make a smooth transition from your regular at-home comfies. This video by T CD is definitely for an advanced project, but if you’ve done the projects listed you should have the skills to figure this one out and the pacing makes it easy to follow along and learn as you go. They use a 5-mm and 6-mm hook, stitch markers (I always end up using yarn ends), and measuring tape. Style all these pieces together for one unstoppable vibe!