<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crochet & HEA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafting Community Through Crochet Creations]]></description><link>https://www.heacrochet.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:45:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.heacrochet.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dud Patterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, it happened. I bought a pattern that was a dud. I ignored the warning signs and let my excitement and a good price get the best of me. (Disclaimer: As an artist, I try to never take money out of another artist's hand. Even though I suspect this pattern could be fraudulent, there's a chance it could be from a new or young designer who doesn't have a good attention to detail. Just because this pattern is not up to my standard doesn't mean I'm going to "out" the designer or try to hurt...]]></description><link>https://www.heacrochet.com/post/dud-patterns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a34a9feb46c4605322c1b</guid><category><![CDATA[design process]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:28:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dea24_bae6792af42c4a2983e4dc1695319d4e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[color change like a boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raise your hand if you're not a fan of weaving in ends. ME: ‍♀️ I hate weaving in ends so much that I used to avoid projects with lots of color changes. But those days are behind me, thanks to the Weaver's Knot. Learning the weaver's knot changed my life. No more weaving in ends unless I want to! What I love about the Weaver's knot: Strong Won't unravel Gets even stronger under tension Fast Only takes a few seconds once you get used to the process Way faster than weaving in ends Keeps...]]></description><link>https://www.heacrochet.com/post/color-change-like-a-boss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5823964ee79d90036eecf4</guid><category><![CDATA[tips & techniques]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:31:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dea24_632b3f925bee40979a0df6e6df3e687f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Weave Wallet by Elisascrochet]]></title><description><![CDATA[This show stopper wallet by Elisacrochet caught my eye over on Etsy, and I hope it catches yours too! This one's a paid pattern. The link below will bring you to Etsy. I loved the woven look, and I can't resist a project with pockets! Here's my take on the Weave Wallet. Hmm, probably should have blocked it for the photos, lol! I was just so excited to share I didn't take the time! Feel inspired? Click below to purchase the pattern: Happy Creating! --Jessi]]></description><link>https://www.heacrochet.com/post/the-weave-wallet-by-elisascrochet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55877e419af4c003fd10cc</guid><category><![CDATA[featured designers]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:07:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dea24_6ee15c428df84992955ceaf539d1227c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catalina Skirt by Krazy Kabbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[I forget how I came across this pattern, but the colorful image convinced me to click. I hope it convinces you too, because this skirt is super fun to make! Catalina Skirt by Krazy Kabbage https://krazykabbage.com/how-to-make-the-catalina-skirt/ And here's the Catalina Skirt I made for my plant loving, green-thumb daughter. I chose cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby in colors that made me think of all her beautiful plants, and I used a 4.0 mm hook. Thanks Krazy Kabbage for making this pattern FREE!...]]></description><link>https://www.heacrochet.com/post/the-catalina-skirt-by-krazy-kabbage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5581d268b728cc93fddcfb</guid><category><![CDATA[featured designers]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:40:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dea24_9dc5df9e71a14c5098576853dfc1f518~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessi</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>