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Andrea

Andrea Crețu is a highly analytical crochet and Tunisian crochet designer who loves exploring the limits of these crafts. After learning to crochet as a child from close family, now Andrea explores nature and Romanian embroidery as a source of inspiration, while creating intricate designs that will keep you entertained for hours at a time.

Diamond lace Tunisian crochet free bandana pattern

09/05/202507/07/2023 by Andrea
Cover photo diamond lace Tunisian crochet bandana free pattern

Use this free bandana pattern to make a cute summer accessory with geometric diamond motifs. Follow the detailed instructions or the charts and have fun exploring Tunisian crochet lace.

Categories Tunisian crochet, Free Tunisian crochet patterns Tags bandana, cotton, free tunisian crochet pattern, size 2 yarn, tunisian crochet Leave a comment

Beginner Tunisian crochet bandana – free pattern

20/03/202509/06/2023 by Andrea
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This beginner crochet bandana pattern is perfect for a quick summer make in your favorite speckled or tonal cotton yarn. Simple and quick, it includes a non-curling border on all sides, so you don’t have to worry about curling.

Categories Tunisian crochet, Free Tunisian crochet patterns Tags bandana, cotton, free tunisian crochet pattern, size 2 yarn, summer, tunisian crochet Leave a comment

Strawberry bandana – lacy Tunisian crochet free pattern

20/03/202502/06/2023 by Andrea
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Make a pretty summer bandana in cotton yarn, using this detailed pattern that features strawberry motifs. The strawberry bandana has a triangle shape, with strings and an optional bead at the tip.

Categories Tunisian crochet, Free Tunisian crochet patterns Tags bandana, cotton, free tunisian crochet pattern, size 2 yarn, summer, tunisian crochet Leave a comment

Free Tunisian crochet lace bandana pattern

20/03/202517/05/2023 by Andrea
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Use this free advanced Tunisian crochet lace bandana pattern to make a pretty summer accessory for yourself or a loved one. Follow the detailed instructions or the charts and have fun exploring Tunisian crochet lace.

Categories Tunisian crochet, Free Tunisian crochet patterns Tags bandana, cotton, free tunisian crochet pattern, size 2 yarn, tunisian crochet Leave a comment

Fun tutorial for 4 kinds of Tunisian crochet earrings

21/11/202412/05/2023 by Andrea
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Did you know you can make Tunisian crochet earrings from thread and regular hooks? In this tutorial, I show you how to put together a pair of cute earrings with half sun motifs, citrus slices, leaves or hearts.

Categories Tunisian crochet, Free Tunisian crochet patterns Tags cotton, earrings, free crochet pattern, free tunisian crochet pattern, full instructions, tunisian crochet, video tutorial Leave a comment

Body measurements for garment design – survey results April 2023

04/03/202505/05/2023 by Andrea
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These are the results from a long-term data collection project that will generate a set of size-inclusive and shape-inclusive body measurements for garment design, both crochet and knit

Categories Design process, Size inclusive design Tags body measurements, garment design, garment sizing, measurements, size inclusive, survey Leave a comment

Macaw wings shawl TCAL – Parts 12 & 13

11/06/202417/03/2023 by Andrea
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Here are parts 12 and 13 of the Macaw wings shawl pattern, part of the TCAL event running until March 24th. You have full instructions and two charts.

Categories Macaw wings shawl TCAL Tags macaw wings shawl, TCAL, tunisian crochet, tunisian crochet along Leave a comment

Size inclusive body measurements for crochet garment design

04/03/202517/03/2023 by Andrea
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In this article, we explore various size inclusive body measurements from around the world and compile a starting set of measurements that will be the basis of my future designs.

Categories Design process, Size inclusive design Tags body measurements, crochet pattern design, garment design, measurements, size inclusive, sweater design 5 Comments

Macaw wings shawl TCAL – Parts 10 & 11

11/06/202410/03/2023 by Andrea
Cover photo Macaw wings shawl parts 10 and 11 jpg

Here are parts 10 and 11 of the Macaw wings shawl pattern, part of the TCAL event running until March 24th. You have full instructions and two charts.

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Macaw wings shawl TCAL – Part 9

11/06/202403/03/2023 by Andrea
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Here is part 9 of the Macaw wings shawl pattern, part of the TCAL event running until March 24th. You have full instructions and a chart.

Categories Macaw wings shawl TCAL Tags macaw wings shawl, TCAL, tunisian crochet, tunisian crochet along 2 Comments
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Andrea Crețu

Designer and video creator @yarnandy.com.

Autistic and ADHD, passionate about yarn, fibers, dyes and chemistry, with an analytical mind and always ready to get to the bottom of every problem

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