Check this spot for new updates or changes to The Crocheted Moon or our products. Grand news! The response to pre-order fall items has been amazing! Thank you all very much (smiley face & a big heart :) So I have extended it into October and you can pre-order your fav fall expo item now. If you haven't and aren't familiar with how the pre-order process works, below are details on the Salt Lake Home Fall Expo and pre-ordering....don't forget to scroll down and follow me with the CM Expo Countdown! The Crocheted Moon goes to the Salt Lake Home Fall Expo Once again I am extremely excited to announce that I will be doing a fall expo at the Mountain America Expo Center. I am stocking up on all sorts of awesome & exclusive Crocheted Moon goodies! These one-of-a-kind CM items will make their first appearance at the Fall Expo going on November 11-13th, 2022. You will not be able to purchase them through The Crocheted Moon's website until Monday, November 21st. BUT...for a limited time during the month of October when you PRE-ORDER any of the exclusive handmade items listed you'll receive 15% OFF each item you order! There are also several delivery date options ranging from October thru December. How to Pre-order Watch this quick guide on how to pre-order any Fall Expo item through The Crocheted Moon's Website. New items for pre-order will be added weekly. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMupdates #fallexpo2022 Watch Me! Order Here Facebook Countdown...Click Below

Check this spot for new updates or changes to The Crocheted Moon or our products. A new look! I loved the old Sorting Hat, but always a perfectionist I wanted it to look more like the beloved hat in the movies. I chose a new color that resembled warm, weathered, leather and added a few more creases and wrinkles. I think he turned out great and sufficiently looks like a grumpy, wise owl lol! You can find this great buy under Shop on the menu bar and then either click on the Halloween or Collectible tab....or you can scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click the link. A spooky reminder Don't forget ALL Halloween items are 10% off till Oct 31st. Watch the video for the coupon code. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMupdates #revisedsortinghat Watch Me! No tricks, only treats...check out more Halloween from CM

Check this spot for new updates or changes to The Crocheted Moon or our products. Different but still good! Unfortunately in the world of yarn there are times your favorite skein of yarn becomes no more (tears, wailing, crying...) and we have to choose another fabulous color and texture to take its place. This is what happened with the very popular Paw Print Scarf. Don't fret my friends, it still has the same great design only with new and fresh colors (spa blue, silver grey, and sage) and a yarn that feels rich, and soft, and warm. I think you're really going to like the new changes! Offered here, but not there You can order your newly revised Paw Print Scarf NOW under the "Fall/Winter Fashion" tab (or scroll down to the bottom link). They will not be offered at the Fall Expo or be part of the Pre-order Fall Expo Event. However, I do still have several skeins of the previous yarn and these colors (Mustard, Fog, and Indigo) will be offered exclusively at the Salt Lake Home Fall Expo, but are NOT part of the Pre-order Fall Expo Event either. To summarize, order your new Paw Print Scarves now on the CM website. If you want the seasons previous style (mustard, indigo, fog) come see me Nov 11th-13th at the Sandy Expo center while supplies last. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMupdates #revisedpawprintscarf Order your new scarf here Facebook Countdown...Click Below

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. Tunisian or too-nee-zhn Tunisian (also known as Afghan) Crochet makes a thick, plush fabric with a beautiful texture. It’s very easy to learn and very satisfying to do! This type of crochet has a couple of distinguishing characteristics. One, by the tool you use to work it, namely a long “Afghan” hook. You should choose a size that is at least two sizes bigger than the hook you would normally use with the same yarn. These particular crochet needles are also very long (because you will have a lot of loops on your hook at once) and have hooks on both ends. Second, is how you crochet your rows. Normally you would crochet in a back and forth motion where you turn your piece around to the other side when you reach the end of the row. This creates a right side, where you can see the design of the stitch, and a wrong side, that is usually flat. With Tunisian you crochet on one side going from left to right and right to left without flipping your piece back and forth. This actually reminds me of knitting more than crocheting. I found some great pictures that help illustrate the steps in Tunisian crochet. Starting with the picture on the top left corner, you can see you start the same way as traditional crochet, by chaining the number of stitches you need. For the next you insert the hook into the top loop of the first chain, yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook), and pull the yarn through the loop of of the chain. You will repeat this step till you get to the end of your chain (3rd picture top row). Once you're at the end, chain 1, yarn over and pull the yarn through 2 of the loops on the hook (1st picture on the 2nd row, left side). When this step is completed it should look like the example in the 2nd picture on the 2nd row. To keep adding to your piece you will need to move back towards the left and to do this you will be working in the middle loops of the previous row (3rd picture on 2nd row. Loops are highlighted in pink), and as before you yarn over and pull yarn through the middle loop. Your hook will again be covered in loops as you progress to the other side and once there, you repeat the same steps of yarning over and pulling the yarn through 2 of the loops on the hook till you reach the opposite side. Repeating these last two steps will allow to add as many rows to your project as you need. The very last picture shows what it will start to look like as you keep adding rows. Patterns galore! Practice makes perfect and once you master the traditional Tunisian stitch I found at least 25 different stitches that will make any pattern pop! 1. Honeycomb Stitch 2. Tunisian Knit Stitch 3. Lattice Stitch 4. Ocean Stitch 5. Seed Stitch 6. Smock Stitch 7. Pyramid Lace Stitch 8. Reverse Stitch 9. Tunisian Simple Stitch 10. Woven Stitch 11. Full Stitch (aka Gobelin Stitch) 12. Crossed Tunisian Stitch 13. Rib Stitch 14. Top Stitch 15. Extended Crossed Tunisian Simple Stitch 16. Bobble Stitch 17. Drop Stitch 18. Textured Stitch 19. Arrowhead Stitch 20. Brick Stitch 21. Wave Stitch 22. Laced Cables and Bobbles 23. Tunisian Purl Stitch 24. Straw Stitch 25. Double Crochet Now what can I make? There really is no limit to your creativity. Here are some examples of things you can create using this amazing style: sweaters/cardigans, blankets, rugs, scarfs...and more! #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #tantalizingtunisian

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. Treble, 3 times the fun! There is no mystery or complicated instructions behind the Treble (YO twice, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through two loops again, YO and pull through remaining two loops) it's what comes after the Double Crochet..... but it can be used to create a lot of fun things. Like ruffles for sweaters, vests, skirts, or blanket edges -------------------------------> Or intricate features for lovable plush such as eyebrows, mouths, or chins <--------------------------- What Else does it do? Well, that's a good question....it helps elongate a pattern, creates height, and can make a project light airy. Just take a look at these fun and amazing ideas! #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #theterrifictreble Want more from The Crocheted Moon....take a peek!

Below you will find unique creations and patterns I have designed exclusively for my customers. I go into the "hows" and "whys" you won't find them anywhere else. One Spookily Cute Treat! Wanna add a little sumthin, sumthin extra to your monsters Halloween? One word...well two...PUMPKIN POPPERS!! These spooky mini's come with their own pumpkin pouch. The little pouch is ribbed to give it the effect of a real pumpkin and finished off at the top with a bright green curly vine that helps keep the prize inside safe. The yummiest part is you can stuff the pouch with candy so they can stuff their pouches...he he. You can choose from a Ghost or a Black Cat both complete with coordinating button eyes and simple features that make them easy to love. Next year I hope to add a Wickedly Wonderful little Witch to the duo. So let the candy the treats rain down and grab one for you, your monsters, your siblings monster, or even your neighborhood monsters. All Halloween items are 10% OFF thru Oct 31st when you use coupon code: boo31 #bloggingthemoonCM #CMexclusivedesgin #pumpkinpoppers Watch Me! Photo Gallery Shop for Halloween

Check this spot for new updates or changes to The Crocheted Moon or our products. The Crocheted Moon goes to the Salt Lake Home Fall Expo Once again I am extremely excited to announce that I will be doing a fall expo at the Mountain America Expo Center. I am stocking up on all sorts of awesome & exclusive Crocheted Moon goodies! These one-of-a-king CM items will make their first appearance at the Fall Expo going on November 11-13th, 2022. You will not be able to purchase them through The Crocheted Moon's website until Monday, November 21st. BUT...for a limited time during the month of September when you PRE-ORDER any of the exclusive handmade items listed you'll receive 15% OFF each item you order! There are also several delivery date options ranging from September thru December. How to Pre-order Watch this quick guide on how to pre-order any Fall Expo item through The Crocheted Moon's Website. New items for pre-order will be added weekly. #bloggingthemoonCM #CMupdates #fallexpo2022 Watch Me! Order Here Facebook Countdown...Click Below

Wondering what all your wonderful clothing pieces from The Crocheted Moon would look fantastic with...look no further. Here we'll show you what you can pair your pieces with, whether it's other items from the shop, or your own closet. Get ready to look great and feel confident! Meet Fanny the Fashion Pair. Our little friend loves clothes and accessories galore, but doesn't always know how to 'pair' things together. Today she wants to find something fun for her nephew that he can dress up in or wear casually....come along with me while we take a look at Bow Ties & vest that will suit any gentlemen in your life. Help Fanny pick a great gift Fanny has the cutest little nephew, he's almost good enough to eat...and she has so much fun picking out things for him to wear. Let's help her pair together one sweet combo from the "Summer Collection Cotton Mesh Bow Ties" and "Boy's Spring Weave Vest". Take a quick peek at the video to see what colors will look amazing together. Movie Time! So many different ways to wear them Both of these adaptable and comfortable items of course go nicely together, and can be used for dress or casual, plain or plaid button up shirts, or even with a polo. The top half will always look great with jeans, khaki or navy dress pants, and for the summer it will add flair to any pair of nice dress shorts. #bloggingthemoonCM #fashionpairs #CMbowtiesandvests I need this for my guy! If you're like Fanny the Fashion Pair you are sooooo excited to get your hands on great fashion click below to see what else The Crocheted Moon offers.

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. How to pick your size when it matters The size of a crochet hook depends on the thickness of the cylinder, which is what establishes the size of the stitches. In the United States, hook sizes are usually listed with a letter and a number (ex: H-5mm), although some have only a letter or a number. Finding the right size for a crochet hook is important because it determines the gauge (number of stitches per square inch) of your crochet . Smaller hooks make finer and tighter crochet, while larger hooks produce a bulkier, more open weave. When you buy your skein of yarn, on the label it will suggest what size hook to use, but you may need to switch to a different size to achieve the correct gauge. Hook Tips....Like "Don't crochet with the wrong end?" Although all crochet hooks have a hook at the tip, there are two main types of tip: inline and tapered. Inline hooks look like a cylinder with a notch cut out to form the hook. Tapered hooks have a more rounded hook at the tip and the hook extends just past the cylinder or handle. No matter which type you choose, always be sure to slide your crochet stitches all the way onto the cylinder portion of the hook so they are the correct size. If the stitches stay too close to the tip, they may end up small or uneven. They both work the same so you can use what you like the best, however I prefer the tapered tip because I feel the yarn slides from the hook to the cylinder part easier creating a smoother motion. I believe this also helps with your tension so you don't pull your yarn too tight. My what a good grip you have! Everyone holds their crochet hook a little differently, but what's most important is that you're comfortable as you work. Generally most people will use one of these two main grip styles. The first style is the knife grip. For this, you hold the hook similar to when you use a knife for cutting food. Grip the hook with your thumb and three fingers, placing your index finger on the top of the hook to help keep it steady to guide it. The other common style is the pencil grip. With this method, you hold the hook just like you hold a pencil, gripping it with your thumb and index finger while keeping it steady with your hand and bent fingers. As for me and my house, well just me, I use the pencil grip because I feel I can control the size of my stitches better. Look at Ms. Fancy Pants... No matter what size of hook you're using, the type of tip, or your grip...if you love to crochet you must do it in style and comfort. First, let's talk about comfort, because if there's anything we've learned from life...comfort is key! The motion of crocheting after a while can unfortunately start to cause joint pain. So, my husband, being the wonderful guy he is, did some research and found these ergonomic hooks with special handles that help alleviate soreness from repetitive action. And you must believe they did exactly what they claimed, so much better than the simple steel hooks. But they too have their merits. You can find them at just about any store with a craft section and they are a good price range especially for beginner crocheters. Now to the fun part! Not only can you get your hooks and handles in a wide variety of colors, but you can find just about any type of print that suits your fancy. The crazy prints also make for great gifts for yourself or for a fellow crocheter. But don't forget about storage. Storing your beloved hooks is just as important as the cat print crochet hooks you just spent hours scouring the internet for. You can make your own holder (a crocheted case for crochet hooks) or you can use a case like the flower print one below (I have one like that) or a super fancy one to keep all your crochet supplies in like the last example (which also has cats on it). So if you haven't found the right hook for your hand yet, hopefully this helps, and if you have, you can never have too many different designs in your collection! #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #hooksizematters

The best thing about being part of a community, whether physical or virtual, is the support, creativity, and fun you can have as group. Here you can find testimonials of friends who have supported The Crocheted Moon and information for other local small businesses. It really does take a village to help us grow! An Interview with Bigfoot Even though I cannot crochet fast enough or have enough time in the world, unfortunately, it's the ideas and requests from friends and customers that give me my best creations. "So, Little Bigfoot your fans want to know how you came to be?" Well, that's a simple question to answer...it was all due to a very good friend, Ashley, whom I call one of the original believers. She has been a bigfoot fan since the dawn of time and for her birthday this year Bigfoot was made a reality. The thing that solidified the creation of Little Bigfoot in my mind was something Ashley said to me. "I think Bigfoot really exists because we all need a little magic in our lives." She is right! Magic can feel like it's in short supply, and I agree we all need at least a little of it. So, to share and spread forth this inspiring quote, when you purchase your own "Little Bigfoot" it will come with a beautifully done card featuring her quote. Also, with much begging and pleading, I was able to talk Ashley into doing a small testimonial video. Check it out, it's only a few seconds and super cute! How can I get my own Bigfoot? This mystically adorable creature will be available for pre-order during September 2022 and then a limited number will be offered at the upcoming Sandy Expo Center this fall. #bloggingthemoonCM #wilbertandfriends #ashleyandbigfoot Check out more from The Crocheted Moon!

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. Isn't Moss the green stuff on rocks? Moss is not just the green, squishy stuff found on rocks and trees. It's an amazingly versatile stitch that creates beautiful pieces, especially if you are using different thickness of yarn. You can use this simple stitch on the thicker yarn so that it doesn't bow out your design and make it look lopsided, like I did on the "Granny Square Coin Purse". To work the Moss stitch is an easy process of repeating (SC, chain 1, skip the next stitch) all the way across your row or round. When you start the next round you simply switch the order of the stitches (chain 1, skip the next stitch, SC) always making sure your SC is stitched in the chain space, & you chain and sk over the SC. Clear as mud... right?! What Else does it do? Not only does this stitch help reduce the bulkiness of thicker yarn, but it creates a fantastic woven design. It reminds of basket weaving with reeds or strips of fabric. I have used it on the "Country Stylin' Sunhat" for the woven look & it would be a great one to use on crocheted baskets. But...that is not all it's good for, if you use a thinner yarn it can create a lightweight mesh stitch that is perfect for hats and other summer items. I also used this particular stitch for the "Play & Go Child Sunhat" & "Little Sluggers Baseball Cap"...and also the Vintage Moss Beanie What can't this stitch be used for! #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #nonamestitche Take a peek at the Spring/Summer Collection

The creations have been created and are on their way, so come see what's popping up at The Crocheted Moon. Movie & popcorn time! Take a break, kick your feet up, and peer into the making of "Little Bigfoot". Bigfoot will be making its way into The Crocheted Moon family, and hopefully into your hearts, around Sept 2022. I have big plans to make it part of a collection called "Mystical Friends". The collection will have Bigfoot, of course, a unicorn, and Nessy. #bloggingthemoonCM #comingsoon #cmlittlebigfoot Plush & Collectibles