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Marie Segares


Marie Segares has been hooked on crochet since she learned from her grandmother when she was 9, and she conquered her fear of knitting in 2010. In addition to designing, Marie teaches both crochet and knitting in the New York City metro area and at regional fiber events. She is a Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America and a Designer/Teacher member of The Knitting Guild Association. She writes about her crafty adventures on the Underground Crafter blog, where she also shares interviews, book reviews, and giveaways.

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Projects by Marie Segares


Taking Crochet Outdoors: 6 Tips for Crocheting in the Summer

I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. As the weather heats up, I find that I spend more time outdoors than usual. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to crochet as much as I do indoors in the cold weather, so I’m sharing 6 tips for bringing your yarn and hook with you outdoors this summer.

Travel

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Teaching Kids To Crochet During Summer Break

Summer break can be a great time to share your love of crochet with your children, grandchildren, and other kids in your life. If you’re a crochet lover, you know it’s a great hobby that allows you to make useful and beautiful finished objects. You may also be aware of the many other benefits crochet

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Embrace the Lace

Are you one of many crocheters who is hesitant to work with thinner yarns, like lace and sock yarns or crochet cotton thread? These yarns can make crocheting in the warmer months much more pleasurable, and they can be used to create intricate and beautiful projects. With these four tips, you’ll be ready to play

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Oceanic Chevron Crochet Pillow Pattern

Add a touch of modern elegance to your home with the Oceanic Chevron Pillow, a decorative masterpiece that blends style and practicality. The striking chevron pattern brings texture and visual interest to your living space, making this pillow the perfect accent for your couch, bed, or favorite chair. Whether you’re looking to refresh your décor or create a standout centerpiece, this pattern is an effortless way to infuse your home with charm and personality.

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Hearts and Kisses Crochet Cowl Pattern

Spread warmth and love with the Hearts and Kisses Cowl, a cheerful and stylish accessory that’s perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself! This charming buttoned cowl features sweet heart motifs that make it both cozy and full of personality. Its versatile design allows for endless customization—switch up the yarn colors to create a bold, multicolored statement piece or keep it classic with soft pastels or neutral tones. You can even choose unique buttons to add a personalized touch, making each cowl one-of-a-kind.

The Hearts and Kisses Cowl is quick and easy to make, making it an ideal project for crocheters of all levels. Its snug fit and playful design make it a delightful accessory for cool weather, adding a pop of charm and warmth to any outfit. Whether you’re crafting a thoughtful handmade gift for a loved one or treating yourself to a new accessory, this cowl will bring joy and smiles with every wear.

For an extra vibrant look, consider making each heart motif in a different color—perfect for using up your yarn stash while adding a colorful, patchwork-style flair to your cowl.

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Spreading the Crochet Love

I, like many crocheters, enjoy making charity projects. In the past, I would participate in charity crochet-a-longs online and ship my creations to organizations throughout the country and the world. With rising postage costs, more and more crocheters are looking for ways to contribute their crocheting talent locally. Luckily, it’s easier than you think to

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Russian Joining: A How To

The Russian Join is a great method for splicing together yarn. You can use it in the middle of a project to join in new yarn without weaving in ends later, or you can use it to organize your smaller bits of stash yarn to create a “magic yarn ball.” It’s a fairly straightforward process,

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Getting Rid of Color Woes

Some crocheters enjoy working with a limited color palette and have no interest in exploring different colors while others have an almost paralyzing fear of experimenting with color. If you fall into the latter category, you already know that color has a major impact on the style and mood of your crochet project, but maybe

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The Ultimate Yarn Show Guide

Long Island Livestock Company’s booth at Vogue Knitting Live in New York City.

Yarn shows, also called by many in the industry as fiber festivals, are wonderful social events that span the course of a day or even a weekend. At a yarn show, you can visit the boots of many yarn companies and shops, see

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The Gift Giver’s Guide to Graduation Gifts

If you love crocheting gifts, spring can be a wonderful time of the year as graduation celebrations that take place from May through July allow for many gift-giving opportunities. Here are three tips for successfully jump starting your spring season gifts.

1. Remember the recipient! As a crocheter, you know about all the time, love and

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