No time to read this post? Jump straight to the new Ultimate Stripes for Amigurumi tutorial! >> In 2012, I first presented the two amigurumi ‘Perfect Stripes’ techniques I’d developed (the Invisible Join and No-Cut Join), and they were vastly superior to any of the other techniques that existed at the time. But now, a […]
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Announcing the 2023 Temperature Snake CAL
The complete Temperature Snake pattern and workbook are now available! Click here for details >> I’m so excited to reveal the year-long 2023 crochetalong that I’ve been planning for over a year now! Click here to be notified as soon as this CAL is ready for signups… UPDATE: Sign up now! UPDATE: The CAL may […]
review: Susan Bates Twist + Lock crochet hook set
Have you heard of the new Twist + Lock crochet hook sets from Susan Bates? Yarnspirations (the company behind the Susan Bates brand) say: Crocheting just became easier with the Susan Bates Twist + Lock interchangeable crochet hook tool. Select the desired hook size and insert into the opening of the oversized soft touch handle. […]
Christmas Trees Set 2 crochet pattern
My 2009 Christmas Trees pattern has been a bestseller for years, but this year I decided I wanted to design a more realistic crocheted conifer that you can mix-and-match with my classic bobble trees in a display, or use alone. And here’s what I came up with: Christmas Trees Set 2! For this collection, I’ve […]
Everyday Crochet and the Reindeer Games CAL
It’s book launch day! Today is the day that my new book, Everyday Crochet, is released – so exciting! Thanks to your preorders, Everyday Crochet had been rising up the ranks in the amazon crochet category, and now it’s (temporarily) out of stock on amazon! ? So that’s an unexpected blow, but I hope it’ll […]
Everyday Crochet
What an amazing birthday present – look what just arrived! I’m delighted to announce that my new crochet book, Everyday Crochet, will be published on November 1st 2022 and is now available to preorder from Amazon and all good bookshops. Preorders make a world of difference to how well a book does long-term, as the […]
How to Attach Crochet Appliques [video tutorial]
If there are other crochet techniques you’d like me to cover in future videos, please leave a comment below, or email me (june@planetjune.com) with your suggestions! Crocheted appliques are small flat embellishments that you can attach to larger crocheted pieces as decorative elements. I’m often asked for my recommendation on how to fix appliques to […]
Fall woodland crochet photoshoot
I spent most of the day yesterday setting up this scene in the PlanetJune forest (no regrets!) and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! This photo captures the essence of what I love about fall – the gorgeous colours and the cozy warm feeling of the season. I hope you love it too… […]
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