The 20 things everyone's going crazy for in 2020

Classic knits, crochet that looks like knitting, dressing our dogs, learning to embroider, and making face masks, 2020 has been a whirlwind of making. Crafting has kept us occupied and it's helped us be mindful when we've needed it most. Here are the top 20 things you've been searching for, buying and making this year.

1. You're all learning the top ten embroidery stitches

The 20 things everyone's going crazy for in 2020

1. You're all learning the top ten embroidery stitches

2. Everyone's barking mad for dog sweaters

The Sports Nut Dog Sweater in Lion Brand Hometown USA - L32126 By Lion Brand

3. This became the most essential make of 2020

LoveCrafts Face Mask Easy Sew - Downloadable PDF By LoveCrafts

4. The stash staple most added to your knitting basket

Stylecraft Special DK By Stylecraft

5. We're all having a love affair with Paintbox Yarn

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran By Paintbox Yarns

6. Baby, we're obsessed.

Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino By Debbie Bliss

7. We found the common thread

Anchor Stranded Cotton By Anchor

8. Crafting got totally epic

Yarn and Colors Epic By Yarn and Colors

9. This became a cotton classic

Schachenmayr Catania By Schachenmayr

10. Someone had a serious crush on cotton

11. Beginner knitters flocked to this Debbie Bliss jumper

Brancaster Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran By Debbie Bliss

12. Babies everywhere are wearing this sweet and stylish jacket

Baby girls jacket with lace collar - P063 By Oge Knitwear Designs (Vera Stensrud)

13. "Lovely pattern and so easy to follow", says Maria about this 5* waffle blanket

Simple waffle style blanket in two sizes and car seat blanket By Claire's Baby & Doll Handknit Designs

14. We went down a rabbit hole

Wild Rabbit By Claire G

15. The seaside jumper on every crocheters' bucket list

Sawgrass Sweater By Sarah Truesdell (Stitch and Hound)

16. What yarn!? These storage baskets have come in handy for hiding our stash addiction

Storage Bag in Hoooked Zpagetti - Downloadable PDF By Hoooked

17. The baby granny square jacket approved by real life grannies

Baby Granny Square Jacket Pattern By isWoolish

18. You've been looking for the rainbows

Lylo Rainbow in DMC - PAT0068 - Downloadable PDF By DMC

19. Cross Stitchers made a beeline for this cutie

Bumble Bee in DMC - PAT0685 - Downloadable PDF By DMC

20. Stitchers found mindfulness in this floral kaleidoscope

Floral Kaleidoscope in DMC - PAT0452 - Downloadable PDF By DMC

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Milly Youngs

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