Whistle and Ivy https://www.whistleandivy.com/ Modern crochet for busy makers Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:32:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.whistleandivy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-FAVICON-2-32x32.png Whistle and Ivy https://www.whistleandivy.com/ 32 32 Darling Retro Crochet Duffle Bag Pouch – Crochet Pattern https://www.whistleandivy.com/crochet-retro-duffle-bag-pouch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crochet-retro-duffle-bag-pouch https://www.whistleandivy.com/crochet-retro-duffle-bag-pouch/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:32:19 +0000 https://www.whistleandivy.com/?p=21226 This cute crochet duffle bag pouch has all the retro vibes! It features a tube shape, and classic straps that wrap around the pouch. It’s perfect for pencils, makeup, or crochet hooks! This post contains affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!  CROCHET DUFFLE BAG POUCH...

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]]> https://www.whistleandivy.com/how-to-create-neater-seams-with-stripes/feed/ 0 How to Hide your Carried Yarn https://www.whistleandivy.com/how-to-hide-carried-yarn-in-crochet-color-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-hide-carried-yarn-in-crochet-color-work https://www.whistleandivy.com/how-to-hide-carried-yarn-in-crochet-color-work/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:27:32 +0000 https://www.whistleandivy.com/?p=21080 This quick win shows you have to carry your yarn so it’s invisisible or barely noticeable. A quick hack thats so helpful for crocheters who do color work! This quick hack is for crochets struggling with their carried yarn showing in their rows. Check out an easy way to hide it. HOW TO HIDE YOUR...

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]]> https://www.whistleandivy.com/how-to-hide-carried-yarn-in-crochet-color-work/feed/ 2 Fair Isle/Tapestry Crochet Hybrid https://www.whistleandivy.com/fair-isle-tapestry-crochet-hybrid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fair-isle-tapestry-crochet-hybrid https://www.whistleandivy.com/fair-isle-tapestry-crochet-hybrid/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:10:25 +0000 https://www.whistleandivy.com/?p=21074 Getting started with crochet color work, you may wonder whether fair isle or tapestry crochet are the right technique for you. This video shows you the pros and cons of each, and even shows a hybrid, which is the best of both. Fair isle and tapestry crochet are similar ways of doing color work, but...

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]]> https://www.whistleandivy.com/fair-isle-tapestry-crochet-hybrid/feed/ 0 How to Work a Surface Slip Stitch https://www.whistleandivy.com/how-to-make-extra-stretchy-ribbing-copy-copy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-extra-stretchy-ribbing-copy-copy https://www.whistleandivy.com/how-to-make-extra-stretchy-ribbing-copy-copy/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:46:04 +0000 https://www.whistleandivy.com/?p=21062 The surface slip stitch is a fun and easy way to add extra flair to your crochet projects. Its easy to do, and the application options are endless. Watch the video to learn how:

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