Raffia yarn has become one of the most popular materials for crocheted bags, hats and summer accessories. Its distinctive appearance creates projects with excellent structure while giving them the timeless look associated with woven natural fibres. What many crocheters don’t realise, however, is that not every raffia yarn is actually made from natural raffia. Today’s…
Swiss Crochet is coming to Knitfest 2026! We’re delighted to announce that Swiss Crochet will be exhibiting at Knitfest 2026 as an official vendor! If you’ve been wanting to experience the Swiss Crochet collection in person, discover beautiful new yarns, or simply stop by to say hello, this will be the perfect opportunity. Join us…
At Swiss Crochet, I always aim to keep prices as stable as possible. Whenever supplier costs increase, I do my best to absorb those changes for as long as I can before adjusting retail prices. Due to continued increases in manufacturing costs, prices for many products across the store will be updated on Sunday, 5…
How to Substitute Yarn Successfully Have you ever found the perfect crochet pattern, only to discover that the recommended yarn is unavailable, discontinued, or simply not your style? Fortunately, yarn substitution is a common practice among crocheters and can open up a world of creative possibilities. However, choosing a replacement yarn isn’t as simple as…
At Swiss Crochet, we love celebrating creativity. In our Meet the Maker series, we highlight designers and makers whose passion, skill, and imagination bring the craft to life. Each feature introduces you to their story and showcases the stunning work they create. Let me introduce you to Johanna Lindahl, the creative force behind Mijo…
Today’s crocheters have access to an enormous amount of information online for learning crochet. A quick search can reveal countless tutorials, charts, diagrams, and videos that demonstrate nearly any technique imaginable. Online content can be a great way to quickly explore an idea, learn a small trick, or validate a technique — often for free…
Meet Linda Skuja at the Swiss Yarn Festival 2026 This March, we are beyond excited to welcome Linda Skuja to Switzerland for the very first time! Linda will be teaching, showcasing her beautiful designs, and meeting the Swiss crochet community in person at the Swiss Yarn Festival. Linda is an internationally recognised crochet designer known…
It feels like just yesterday that Swiss Crochet went online, yet here we are, already celebrating one full year. A year that has flown by, filled with countless hours of searching for beautiful yarns, testing thoughtfully designed tools, and exploring books that inspire creativity and craftsmanship. A year of careful work behind the scenes, making…
At Swiss Crochet, we love celebrating creativity. In our Meet the Maker series, we highlight designers and makers whose passion, skill, and imagination bring the craft to life. Each feature introduces you to their story and showcases the stunning work they create. Let me introduce you to Asya Franke, the creative mind behind beautiful…
At Swiss Crochet, we love celebrating creativity. In our Meet the Maker series, we highlight designers and makers whose passion, skill, and imagination bring the craft to life. Each feature introduces you to their story and showcases the stunning work they create. Let me introduce you to Linda Skuja, the creative force behind beautifully…
