Cheryl Dee Crochet

Sustainable Fashion

Hooks, Hashtags, and Homemade: How Gen Z Fell Hard for Crochet

Something unexpected is happening in the world of fashion, and it smells faintly of yarn and possibility. Gen Z — the generation raised on Amazon Prime and Shein hauls — is increasingly trading fast fashion for fiber arts. Here's why that shift matters, and what it tells us about where handmade culture is headed.

Jul 14, 2026

Beginner Tips

Why Your Handmade Sweater Is Losing Its Shape — And What You Can Actually Do About It

You spent weeks crocheting that perfect sweater, and now it's drooping at the shoulders and stretching out at the hem. Before you toss it in the back of your closet, let's talk about what actually went wrong — and how to bring it back to life.

Jul 14, 2026

Sustainable Fashion

Your Yarn Stash Is Out of Control — Here's How to Actually Fix That

If you've ever bought yarn 'just because it was on sale' and now can't find your scissors under the pile, you're not alone. This is your honest, no-judgment guide to sorting, storing, and finally using what you already have — plus some real talk about when a stash becomes something else entirely.

Jul 13, 2026

Beginner Tips

Wear What You Made: Matching Yarn Colors to Your Skin Tone Like a Pro

Ever finish a gorgeous crochet piece only to try it on and feel... off? The secret might be in your yarn color choices. Understanding a little color theory can help you pick palettes that genuinely light up your face — so your handmade pieces go from drawer fillers to wardrobe favorites.

Jul 13, 2026

Sustainable Fashion

Hook, Wear, Repeat: Building a Sustainable Handmade Wardrobe One Crochet Piece at a Time

Fast fashion has a real environmental cost, and more crafters are turning to their hooks as a way to opt out. A crochet capsule wardrobe isn't just a creative project — it's a slow-fashion statement. Here's how to build a versatile, handmade wardrobe that actually gets worn, season after season.

Jul 11, 2026

Maker Business

So You Want to Sell Your Crochet: The Honest Guide Nobody Gives You

Turning your crochet hobby into a source of income sounds dreamy — and it genuinely can be. But there are real pitfalls that trip up even talented makers, from underpricing to burnout to losing the joy that started it all. Here's the unfiltered guide to monetizing your craft on your own terms.

Jul 11, 2026

Beginner Tips

Why Your First Crochet Project Is Still Sitting in That Bag — And What to Do About It

That half-finished dishcloth isn't a sign you're bad at crochet — it's actually a pretty universal experience with some real psychological roots. Understanding why beginners stall out is the first step toward finally finishing something you're proud of. Let's dig into what's really going on and how to push through.

Jul 11, 2026