Crochet on a Budget
Brenda K.B. AndersonDescription
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson for a free live stream on Tuesday, January 14th, at 11:30 a.m. CT/12:30 p.m. ET! As crochet enthusiasts, it’s easy to be tempted by boutique yarns, fancy hooks, and stylish project bags—but creating beautiful projects doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. In this live event, Brenda will share creative tips and ideas for enjoying the craft you love while staying budget-friendly—even for free! Plus, you can put these tips into action with the “Homestead Fingerless Mitts,” designed by Brenda. This project features vibrant linen stitch squares, making it a perfect way to use up your leftover yarn. Don’t miss it, and download the Homestead Fingerless Mittens pattern.
All live events remain available to watch at your convenience, so you can enjoy at any time that works best for you. Be sure to check out the archive for past events and more inspiring content!
Resources Mentioned in the Video
Crochet Techniques & Tutorials
• Using Your Stash: Article
• How Much Yarn Do I Have Left? Video
• No-Sew Crochet Zipper Pouch: Video Tutorial
• Freestyle Beanie: Video Tutorial
Yarn Scraps & Stash Busting
• Merry and Bright Scarf: Video Tutorial
• Floral Crossbody Bag: Video Tutorial
• Gallery Throw Crochet Along: Video Tutorials
• Bonita Bag: Video Tutorials
• We love our Grannies!: Free PDF Pattern
Stripes, Colorwork & Fun Projects
• Bijou Headband: Video Tutorial
• All That Zippered Pouch: Video Tutorial
• An experiment in color – Make a Scrappy Scarf: Article
Techniques for Yarn Management
• Make your own yarn ball from scraps – Russian join: Video
• Magic yarn ball with Russian join: Article
• Spit Splice: TikTok Video
Dyeing & Yarn Substitutions
• Kool-Aid dyeing tutorial: Article
• Yarn Substitutions: YarnSub
Yarn Sourcing & Shopping
• Karma yarn swap: Ravelry group
• Will work for yarn: Ravelry group
Thrifted Yarn Tips
• Using thrifted yarn: Article
• Old Mill Yarns: Source for Discount Yarn and Mill End Yarns
Additional Tutorials & Classes
• Brenda’s sock class: Class
• Creative Crochet Corner free patterns: Free PDF Pattern Hub
• Bewitched Beanie (Exclusive for Gold Members): Video Tutorial
• Make yarn from Plastic bags: Video Tutorial
• Embellished Crochet: Class
Crochet Tools & Supplies
• WeCrochet Dots Crochet Hook Set
• Clover Amour Hooks
• DIY Ergonomic Crochet Hook
Deborah again, I would definitely like to learn how to make T-shirt yarn. I recently taught my crochet group I started at church how to make Plarn and we made sleeping mats for the homeless.
Also if you have clippings left save them if they are 100% cotton and put them out for our feathered friends to line their nests with. But only 100% cotton as acriylics are not warming and can hold moisture more than cotton. At least that is what I have seen on blogs.