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What You Should Be Crafting In 2018

What You Should Be Crafting In 2018

A new year brings new creative possibilities and there’s certainly a lot of crafty trends we can’t wait to get involved with. Below you’ll find a round-up of ideas and projects that are an absolute must-make for 2018, so what are you waiting for? Bring it on!

PURPLE POWER
Ultra Violet has been named the Pantone Colour of the Year, so we intend to make lots of treats in the trending shade.

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/crochet-patterns/circular-shoulder-bag
Start in style with a statement crochet bag.

https://www.papercraftermagazine.co.uk/papercraft-projects/pure-magic-card
Incorporating two trends! You need to make this purple unicorn greeting card.

https://www.letsknit.co.uk/free-knitting-patterns/cake-peg-bag
Get organised with a playful knitted peg bag.

MYTHICAL MAKES
We’re predicting that the unicorn fad isn’t going anywhere in 2018.

https://www.letsknit.co.uk/blog/25-amazing-unicorn-projects-we-cant-wait-to-start
Find 25 knitting and crochet unicorn projects here!

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/free-crochet-patterns/hobby-unicorn
Little ones will fawn over this unicorn hobby horse.

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/free-crochet-patterns/unicorn-headband
Get adults involved in the trend with this incredible unicorn headband.

SUMMER LOVIN’
Our favourite thing about a new year is starting our summer projects.

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/crochet-patterns/camping-set
Summer means one thing, camping! Get ready with this ultimate crochet collection.

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/crochet-patterns/fruity-brooches
Does it get any better than a fruity watermelon brooch?

https://www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-patterns/embroidered-top
Dabble in a touch of sewing and embroidery and treat yourself to a new outfit.

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
It’s never too early to get prepped for the busiest craft season…

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/free-crochet-patterns/christmas-tea-cosy
Ease yourself in with a simple two-stripe candy cane tea cosy.

https://www.topcrochetpatterns.com/free-crochet-patterns/mini-christmas-stockings1
Start making lots of little Christmas favours for friends and family.

https://www.papercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/free-christmas-papers-christmas-characters
Not only are you going to have a lot of wrapping, but think of all those cards you need to get crafting. Give yourself a headstart with these free printables.

If you want to keep up with some more top trends in 2018, make sure you check out our flamingo blog here, master your calligraphy technique by clicking here and discover pom-poms that will blow your mind!

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