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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Crochet gift guide: Tool bags. Here are 5 crochet tool bags that are luxury gifts no matter what your budget. For the crocheter who seems to have everything... germandercottagecrafts.com/luxury-gifts... #crochetandknitting #crochet #crochetsky

5 luxury gifts for crocheters: tool pouches.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

How to create crochet fabric that drapes beautifully. If you're new to crochet, you may wonder why it appears stiff! I can help you work that out in my blog post here. #knittingandcrochet #crochet germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-creat...

how to create crochet fabric that drapes. This is an image of a crochet shawl.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Daphne shawl crochet pattern is the perfect thing to make with those special 4ply skeins. I used 2 skeins of Nateby 4ply from Eden Cottage Yarns and a mini skein for the trim. This pattern is free on the blog. #crochet #crochetpattern germandercottagecrafts.com/crochet-shaw...

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Enchanted Garden baby blanket is perfect for those spring babies, or if you don't want to use cotton, it looks great in a thicker, warmer yarn too! Ravelry: Enchanted Garden pattern by Hanna Gough share.google/qdihVkwOc4ch... #knitting #knittingandcrochet #babyknits

The Enchanted Garden baby blanket is made using green cotton. This is the image for the pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Do you want to learn to crochet? Over on my blog I have a range of crochet tutorials as well as free crochet patterns. Come and learn how to crochet step by step. Let's start with the crochet stitch guide for beginners. #crochet germandercottagecrafts.com/crochet-stit...

Free crochet stitch guide for beginners. How to crochet.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The Starburst cardigan is a colourful chunky cardigan that is easy to make and easy to wear. All you need is a palette of your favourite chunky/bulky yarns and you're ready to go. This is a free crochet pattern. #crochet germandercottagecrafts.com/chunky-croch...

free crochet pattern. This image shows the starburst cardigan. It is a multicoloured crochet cardigan using bobble stitch.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

How to make perfect pom poms: Blog post. Read it here 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-make-... #knittingandcrochet #knitsky #crochet

How to make the perfect pom pom for your knitting and crochet projects

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Free crochet pattern for the Lovechunk baby cardigan. From 0-2. this adorable little cardi is a great gift and a stash buster! All you need is worsted yarn. 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/easy-crochet... #crochet #crochetsky #knittingandcrochet

Free pattern for a crochet baby sweater. The sweater in the photo is grey and cream with a ladybird button.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The Flock Socks are effortlessly pretty, featuring a combination of slip stitches for the 'flock of birds' effect. I knit mine with Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply. This is a free sock knitting pattern available on my blog. #knittingandcrochet 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/flock-socks-...

picture shows the title flock socks knitting pattern. The image is of a pair of socks. This image is for the blog post about a free sock pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The Titania shawl is definitely something to make with that special yarn in your stash. This crochet pattern is free on my blog. germandercottagecrafts.com/titania-croc... #crochet #crochetsky #crochetandknitting 🧶

The titania lace crochet shawl pattern. It is a blue shawl being worn on a mannequin,

a close up of the blue yarn I used for this shawl pattern /

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

How to get started with crochet: A beginner's guide! 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-get-s... #crochet #knittingandcrochet

image shows a crochet bath puff. It is made out of cotton yarn. These are simple crochet projects for a beginner.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

There's more to crochet than granny squares but it's a great place to start! Find out what you can make with the basic granny square. germandercottagecrafts.com/crochet-gran... #crochet #knittingandcrochet

granny square patterns and inspiration. Image shows a selection of granny squares.

granny square top pattern from sirdar stories.

granny square tank top pattern from sirdar stories.

granny square crochet blanket from germander cottage crafts

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Where are you supposed to put your crochet hook when you're reading patterns? Find out here germandercottagecrafts.com/where-to-put... #crochet #crochetbeginner 🧶

image shows two balls of yarn and a crochet hook. This image accompanies a blog post showing you how to crochet and read a pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Here's a free pattern for crochet beginners showing you how to crochet a circle. This is a really simple introductory pattern and it's free to read. germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-croch... #crochet #croochetbeginner #learntocrochet

image shows three house plants with crochet circle mats.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

How to knit flat with circular needles: germandercottagecrafts.com/knitting-fla... Discover the benefits of knitting flat with circular needles. #knitting #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The andalusian stitch socks are perfect for those of us looking to knit some texture without the fuss. This super simple sock knitting pattern is available for free at germandercottagecrafts.com/andalusian-s... #knittingandcrochet #knitting

this is a photograph of some textured socks knit using 4ply yarn. They are called the andalusian socks and they are available with a free pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Do you sometimes struggle with your crochet as it seems to shrink? Find out why this is happening and learn how to stop it. Here's how to stop your crochet getting smaller. germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-stop-... #crochet #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

How to crochet a granny square: Free tutorial for beginners. Learn to crochet with my handy beginner-friendly blog patterns. If you can make a granny square, you can make anything! #crochet 🧶🧤🧣 germandercottagecrafts.com/free-beginne...

Basic granny square tutorial for beginners

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

A brief history of crochet: germandercottagecrafts.com/a-brief-hist... #crochetsky #crochetandknitting

a brief history of crochet by hanna gough.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Here's a step by step tutorial showing you how to join your granny squares. This technique is also great for knitted squares! 🧶 #knittingandcrochet #knitting germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-join-...

how to join a granny square blanket. Image shows a joined seam on a crochet blanket.

Image shows the wrong side of a joined seam on a granny square blanket

Image shows a hand holding a crochet hook, joining the granny squares

Image shows two granny squares held together.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Free crochet stitch guide for beginners: US and UK crochet terms explained. If you're learning to crochet, you need to know the correct stitch terms! #crochet #crochetblog germandercottagecrafts.com/us-and-uk-cr...

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The Breeze crochet cardigan is absolutely perfect for this season! Whip it up in aran yarn. This pattern is free! germandercottagecrafts.com/v-stitch-car... #crochet #knittingandcrochet

The breeze v stitch crochet cardigan pattern. Image shows a woman wearing the cardigan.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

How to knit a simple, garter stitch ear wamer for autumn and winter! #knitting #knittingandcrochet 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-knit-...

knit a simple headband with garter stitch. Wortsed weight accessory pattern. Image shows a pink ear warmer on a woman's head.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Here's a handy conversion chart for crochet hooks. If you're just getting started, you're going to need this handy guide to explain international hook sizes. germandercottagecrafts.com/crochet-hook... #crochet #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Are shawls one of the easiest things to crochet? What do you think? Over on the blog, I'm arguing the case for shawls as beginner projects. germandercottagecrafts.com/shawls-are-t... #crochetsky #crochetandknitting 🧶

Why shawls are great for crochet beginners.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Here's a free tutorial showing you how to work out yarn weight. I'll explain yarn weight and why it matters in your knitting or crochet project! 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/yarn-weight-... #crochet #knitting #knitsky #yarnsky

Yarn weight and why it matters in knitting and crochet. How to work out what the yarn thickness is and what project it is suitable for.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I designed the jewel hat because I love both knitting and crochet 🧶 You can knit the brim and pick up your crochet hook for the body of the hat. It makes an excellent last minute project. This pattern is free on my blog. #knittingandcrochet #knitsky #crochetsky buff.ly/FQ2i5Dv

The jewel hat by Hanna Delaney. Image shows the hat which combines knitting and crochet.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Free sock knitting pattern: simple cuff down 4ply socks. You can knit these with DPNs or circulars. #knitting #knittingpattern germandercottagecrafts.com/easy-sock-kn...

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Free sock knitting pattern: simple cuff down 4ply socks. You can knit these with DPNs or circulars. #knitting #knittingpattern germandercottagecrafts.com/easy-sock-kn...

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A brief history of crochet: germandercottagecrafts.com/a-brief-hist... #crochetsky #crochetandknitting

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

How to knit a simple, garter stitch ear wamer for autumn and winter! #knitting #knittingandcrochet 🧶 germandercottagecrafts.com/how-to-knit-...

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

The Breeze crochet cardigan is absolutely perfect for this season! Whip it up in aran yarn. This pattern is free! germandercottagecrafts.com/v-stitch-car... #crochet #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

How to knit flat with circular needles: germandercottagecrafts.com/knitting-fla... Discover the benefits of knitting flat with circular needles. #knitting #knittingandcrochet

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Where are you supposed to put your crochet hook when you're reading patterns? Find out here germandercottagecrafts.com/where-to-put... #crochet #crochetbeginner 🧶

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Free sock knitting pattern: simple cuff down 4ply socks. You can knit these with DPNs or circulars. #knitting #knittingpattern germandercottagecrafts.com/easy-sock-kn...

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

New on the blog: The Totes Crochet Bag Pattern. This is a free crochet pattern for a granny square tote bag. If you like making granny squares but don't know what to do with them, try this! #crochetpatterns #crochet germandercottagecrafts.com/category/fre...

Free crochet pattern for a granny square tote bag. Image shows a granny square tote bag made using cotton yarn.

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