Crochet Blog Archives - Page 10 of 12

New Crochet Gonk Outfits – The Heroes

January 8, 2023July 28, 2017 by Ling Ryan | Crochet Designer

NEW CROCHET GONK OUTFITS – HEROES! In 1992, the NIMEGU company released, what would become their flag-ship franchise game, GONK HEROES (Full title, GONK HEROES: Working together to keep the world safe). Designed for their 16-bit Superior Nimegu Fun Console (abbreviated to SNFC), GONK HEROES was the highest selling home console video game that year. … Read more

The Making Of… Creating Media Content

January 8, 2023July 17, 2017 by Ling Ryan | Crochet Designer

After a flurry of activity, and a mini heat wave, things at Hooked On Patterns have settled down. During the quiet time, I began working on the all new Gonk crochet patterns soon to be released. I thought it would be interesting to provide a peek behind the curtain at the creative and development process … Read more

Yarn Colour Palettes

November 22, 2021July 5, 2017 by Ling Ryan | Crochet Designer

I find yarn colour palettes a fun way to choose new yarn combinations for my projects. The world around us provides such inspiration and simply taking a moment to analyse a scene can offer complimentary hues. It is also a great way to capture a memory or feeling within your crochet works. You can use … Read more

Crochet Buddy – It’s a Dog!

January 8, 2023June 27, 2017 by Adam

I got a dog. He doesn’t seem to like me much. When we first met he was all over me, friends for life and all that. But things quickly changed. I know many of you have a Crochet Buddy, and maybe you can relate. I first noticed his disdain when he stayed over the first … Read more

How To Learn Crochet – Beginners guide

July 12, 2021June 23, 2017 by Ling Ryan | Crochet Designer

Want to learn crochet but don’t know where to start? In this guide, I will provide you with all the information you’ll need to get learning! WHAT WILL I NEED TO LEARN CROCHET? All you’ll need to start learning crochet is some yarn, a hook, and a little guidance, which I will provide below. WHAT … Read more

Crochet Blogging at Hooked On Patterns

January 8, 2023June 18, 2017 by Adam

A new website, designed to look like the old website. We have made significant change, which required a substantial effort, all to make it feel like nothing has changed. Welcome to the future. CROCHET BLOGGING AT HOOKED ON PATTERNS Creating a new website is not the sort of topic that garners organic crochet blogging. Nobody … Read more

Cute Turtle Crochet Pattern (& Tortoise)

January 8, 2023June 17, 2017 by Ling Ryan | Crochet Designer

Turtle and Tortoise Coaster Set Crochet Pattern

This post is to provide the video demonstration for the Tortoise & Turtle Coasters Set Crochet Pattern below.

I show you how the coasters are stored inside of the turtle (or tortoise), and how to flip the turtle to hide it in its shell.

Crochet Pattern Examples

August 10, 2019April 29, 2017 by Ling Ryan | Crochet Designer

Our crochet pattern competition provides an opportunity to see our crochet patterns made up. I would like to thank everyone who has taken part in our pattern giveaway competition. There are 2 winners this month. CONGRATULATIONS Kath H. for her Snuggle Monster. Kath made this as a Xmas gift for her daughter, and to keep … Read more