{"id":840,"date":"2025-07-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/?p=840"},"modified":"2025-07-13T23:17:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T23:17:34","slug":"june-2025-crochet-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/14\/june-2025-crochet-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2025 Crochet Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow1.png 640w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you believe how fast June flew by? Seriously, one minute I was finishing up my May projects, and the next, we were in full summer mode! The days are long, the heat is real, and my crochet hook has barely had a break. I\u2019ve been trying to stay cool while stitching up a storm, and I can&#8217;t wait to show you what I&#8217;ve been working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Temperature Blanket Progress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JuneTempBlanket1-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JuneTempBlanket1-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JuneTempBlanket1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JuneTempBlanket1-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JuneTempBlanket1-982x555.png 982w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JuneTempBlanket1.png 1361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s kick things off with my temperature blanket, what a journey this project continues to be! June brought some serious warmth, and my squares are filled with bold, dark shades. I love seeing the palette shift from spring to summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite things has been comparing this year\u2019s squares to the ones made for 2020. It\u2019s amazing how the weather has changed over the years. Can you spot the differences? Let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amigurumi Parade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been diving into more amigurumi lately, and I like how satisfying these tiny projects can be! Here\u2019s a roundup of what I crocheted in June:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck1.png 564w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck1-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-842\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck2.png 532w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck2-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rubber Duck for Rio<\/strong> \u2013 This little cutie came from <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HFCFJF4gGGY?si=0RiRLeO08YSSDIRa\">this YouTube tutorial<\/a> and turned out so sweet. I used Just Chenille yarn, and it worked perfectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Capybara1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Capybara1.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Capybara1-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Capybara2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-844\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Capybara2.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Capybara2-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Clever Capybara<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 An adorable critter from <em>No-Sew Mini Amigurumi<\/em> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crochetbygenna.com\/\">Genna Tatu<\/a>. I crocheted this as a birthday gift using Just Chenille yarn. So soft and squishy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Turtle1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Turtle1.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Turtle1-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Turtle2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-846\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Turtle2.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Turtle2-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Terrific Turtle<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Another sweet critter from Genna Tatu\u2019s book. I used Bernat Blanket yarn for an extra cuddly finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SnakePlant1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SnakePlant1.png 446w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SnakePlant1-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SnakePlant2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-848\" style=\"width:317px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SnakePlant2.png 436w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SnakePlant2-244x300.png 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hanging Snake Plant<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a0A fun mash-up of a few different patterns. I made this for a friend to hang in her new car. I used worsted weight acrylic so it wouldn\u2019t be too big for her rearview mirror. I love how it turned out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Opossum1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Opossum1.png 640w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Opossum1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Opossum2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Opossum2.png 616w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Opossum2-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>No-Sew Chunky Possum<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Sent along with the Capybara as part of a birthday gift. I used the pattern by <a href=\"https:\/\/stringydingding.com\/product\/no-sew-chunky-possum-amigurumi-pdf-crochet-pattern\/#:~:text=Crochet%20a%20cute%20and%20easy%20no%20sew%20chunky,hundreds%20more%20easy%20and%20fun%20amigurumi%20PDF%20patterns%21\">StringyDingDing<\/a>. Chunky yarn + possum = absolute perfection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow2.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow2-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow3.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/StrawberryCow3-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strawberry Cow<\/strong> \u2013 When I saw the <em>Low Sew Cow Plushies<\/em> by <a href=\"https:\/\/anniecarrawayart.com\/products\/low-sew-cow-plushies-crochet-pattern\">Annie Carraway Art<\/a> I knew I wanted to make a strawberry cow using Bernat Blanket yarn. She turned out even better than I expected! She is sweet enough to eat, but please don\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BlackCat1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BlackCat1.png 640w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BlackCat1-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BlackCat2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-855\" style=\"width:301px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BlackCat2.png 606w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BlackCat2-284x300.png 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black Cat<\/strong> \u2013 Crocheted using the <em>Max the Market Kitty<\/em> pattern by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thecozybuckeye\">The Cozy Buckeye<\/a>. I gifted this one to a sweet young lady for her 21st birthday. I used Premier Basix Chenille Brights yarn for this one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire1.png 546w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire1-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-857\" style=\"width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire2.png 558w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DumpsterFire2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Dumpster Fire<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Because sometimes, you <em>just<\/em> need to crochet a tiny dumpster fire. I used Just Chenille yarn and the pattern by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@knottinghookcrochet\">@KnottingHookCrochet<\/a>. I made it for a friend going through a rough patch. It made her laugh, which was exactly what I was hoping for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these projects brought so much joy, whether it was for gifting, decor, or just a bit of stress relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Coming Next<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m planning to dive into some more amigurumi projects and will continue with the temperature blanket projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BelleCritters1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BelleCritters1.png 480w, https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BelleCritters1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, I\u2019d love to hear what you\u2019re working on! Are you stitching something seasonal or tackling your stash with things you already have? Drop a comment or tag me in your projects so I can cheer you on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, <br>~ Belle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you believe how fast June flew by? Seriously, one minute I was finishing up my May projects, and the next, we were in full summer mode! The days are long, the heat is real, and my crochet hook has barely had a break. I\u2019ve been trying to stay cool while stitching up a storm,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/14\/june-2025-crochet-updates\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">June 2025 Crochet Updates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[32],"class_list":["post-840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","tag-temperature-blanket"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=840"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":860,"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840\/revisions\/860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bellescrafting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}