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The planner is made for an 8.5″ x 11 inch paper in landscape orientation. With my personal printer, I need to tell the printer to make the document ‘fit’ the printable area. You may need to do the same. KATHRYN VERCILLO is the author of Crochet Saved My Life and Hook to Heal! 100 Crochet Exercises for Health, Growth, Connection, Inspiration and Honoring Your Inner Artist . You can find her online at www.crochetconcupiscence.com and www.kathrynvercillo.com. This is where my idea of a crochet planner journal comes in. I guess they could count as crochet planning worksheets, crochet plan templates or just crochet planner journal ideas in general - to list out and maybe to print out!
Another good use is that it also reminds you of deadlines, specific goals you set for yourself and targets. This can be pretty crucial if you are rushing out projects for seasonal gifts or even for magazine submissions. The project section is key to making sure you use the yarn. So many times I’ve bought yarn with a project in mind and by the time I get to use it I forget my plan. I also change my mind a lot. I use these erasable pens. They write nice and erase clearly. When I'm not crocheting you can find me in the kitchen baking with my little ones, drinking iced coffee or watching Gilmore Girls.The 2nd notebook in my crochet project journal is for all my notes when designing patterns. Everything from the yarn and hook size, to all the notes about special stitches. Through writing about crochet, even just the physical details of a project, you will deepen your understanding of your own creative impulses and habits, leading you to cultivate a stronger sense of self. Sounds deep, yes? It’s true. The best way to make this happen is to use the crochet journal regularly. Choose the frequency that makes sense in your life, and be vigilant about keeping this creative date with yourself. Here are some frequency options: Let’s talk about the cover. This leather is soft, durable, and oh so pretty. You can get the same one here. The A5 size is perfect for travel and fits in my project bag. Sketch a project you are working on and test out different colorways. (Yay! Colored pencils again!)
Write down stories. Trace your craft lineage, for example, asking the people in your family if they know about family members who crocheted or if they have any crochet items in the home that have meaning for them. Explore your own connections to the past through your crochet journal. This process sort of forces you to focus your thoughts on work processes that you repeat every time you create a new project. So instead of many balls of yarn placed together, possibly amongst your pile of WIPs, take to writing or typing all that you need down, to stay organized and focused.I loved using this when I was at home on my laptop. It was easy to search for the note I was looking for.
It’s time to get organized, get those projects finished and not feel overwhelmed with the very thing that’s supposed to be relaxing. After brainstorming and getting your supplies, think through some of these gifting ideas. When you were initially brainstorming the intended project, these were already some considerations about what you want to gift. When gathering your crochet supplies, consider getting these at the same time as well. Then if you are wondering what kinds of yarn are best for your next amigurumi, some pointers to think through would include yarn material, name and brand, weight and ply, colours, quantity of each colour needed, dye lots, yardage needed or number of skeins needed, availability, costs and washability of yarn. Someone who likes to keep notes about their projects and yarn inventory and doesn’t need reference materials. A Crochet Project Binder Takes more time to set up the reference notebook instead of simply printing like in the craft binder.
Do a general outline or drawing, then think about the shapes involved in making the amigurumi, consider the method of assembly of parts and make a deliberate conclusion on the difficulty level you want to set for your amigurumi. Do you have WIP’s in your pile that you have long forgotten what hook size or yarn you were using? [raises hand]
Have you ever gone looking for that certain skein of yarn in your stash, couldn’t find it, driven to the yarn store and bought that skein you needed (plus a few others that needed homes) only to find it a few weeks later? I know I have!! This organizer helps me find the yarn and pattern I need super fast so I can get right to the fun part, the actual making! I know it will help you too. What’s included in the crochet Journal Planner Let the Interweave Knits Winter 2024 issue transport you to a winter wonderland of cozy knits! This remarkable edition features 14 extraordinary projects to immerse yourself in the uniqueness of specially crafted yarns.
Don’t even get me started on patterns…. sooo many patterns in so many places. Organize Your Yarn and Crochet Patterns There are many reasons to do and keep a crochet planner journal. First and foremost with most organizers, the idea is to stay organized! This helps with minimizing interrupted work and discourage you from moving onto the next thing so you can finish your crochet project or in this case, amigurumi. Evernote, ToDoist, Trello, Google Keep…I’ve tried them all. Evernote is the one I found most useful for a craft planner. Tell yourself how great you are. You did a big, awesome project with just a ball of string and a hook! Taking all the above into consideration, then ponder on the purpose of the amigurumi, whether it is ornamental, decorational for the home, playing, snuggling or even fashion. These will affect the final intended project appearance and size. Timelines
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