16 must-follow knitting and crochet Instagrammers
Published on 18 September 2019 5 min readTap the follow button on our favourite accounts and get set to transform your Instagram into an unending feed of fabulous knitting and crochet inspiration!
Not only is it incredible to see fellow crafter’s creations, Instagram is the perfect place to get chatting to like-minded makers and share top tips, stash secrets and pretty patterns.
Be warned: your screen time is about to sky-rocket!
1. @plystreknitwear
If earthy neutrals, muted pastels and awesome organic tones are your thing – hit the follow button on plystreknitwear! Owned by Warunee from Oslo, expect to find simply gorgeous knitwear, beautifully embroidered with the most delicate floral designs. We guarantee you’ll be tapping the heart-eye emoji over and over again in her comments section!
2. @thishandmadelife
There’s something about Olivia Villarreal’s Insta that makes us want to snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and ball of yarn and get to work! The homely feed is full of seriously impressive and intricate lace knitting that has us reaching for the lace-weight yarn in our stash! Oh, and Olivia’s super cute dog is heavily featured too. What more could you want?
3. @good_night_day
Cool, contemporary, minimalist – the only three words you need to describe this ultra hip knitstagrammer! Good Night, Day has an easy and approachable knitting style, making their account a must-follow for any knitting newbies. For the sort of knits that you’ll wear time and time again, Good Night, Day is the only Instagram you need!
4. @tipsytessie
This pretty-and-pink crochet account is guaranteed to bring the brightness to your feed! Therese Hagstedt’s cool, colourful crocheted homeware is to-die-for. From funky retro-inspired granny square blankets to contemporary cushions – we can’t wait to inject some of Therese’s lust-worthy style into our homes!
5. @littlebobbins
Searching for sockspiration? Look no further! Dani of Little Bobbins has a feed that’s jam-packed with lovely socks, beautiful babywear and her gorgeous little dog – Bobbin! Pretty pastels and super cute knits combine to make this a feed that’s guaranteed to give you the inspo you need to pick up your needles!
6. @rocketgirlcrochet
If you’re a fan of tasteful tassels and fabulous fringing – put Jess from Rocket Girl Crochet at the top of your to-follow list! With super pretty pinks and pastels galore; introducing Rocket Girl Crochet to your feed is guaranteed to brighten up your day. From accessories to homeware, garments to baby blankets – there’s inspiration for everything you need here.
7. @sewhappycreativ
This account is run by a super talented crochet team made up of a mother and daughter. Brilliant bold, bright and beautiful – Sew Happy Creative create gorgeous patterns for accessories that’ll brighten up any outfit in an instant. They also create incredible granny squares that’ll have you reaching for your hook quicker than you can say “wow!”. We’re obsessed with the stunning sunflower!
8. @knothing_usual
Instagrammer Lily behind the brilliant Knothing Usual describes herself as a crochet designer, flower lover and coffee addict – so we think we’ll stick around! As well as showing a lust-worthy craft corner that’s giving us all the inspiration we need to clean up our stash; Lily’s feed is full of gorgeous designs that we can’t wait to have a go at! We’re particularly big fans of her crochet dreamcatcher creation!
9. @colourandcrochet
Colour + crochet = a match made in heaven. Clare Radford’s Insta, Colour and Crochet is packed with both. Just one glance at this brilliantly bright feed is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. We can’t get enough of her beautiful baby rompers, and her socks are sure to bring even the most boring outfit to life!
10. @windingroadcrochet
Linds Dale is an indie crochet designer with a flair for creating patterns that are as fun as they are fabulous. From seriously cute clothing for kids to gorgeous grown-up accessories – we’re obsessed with Linds’s creations! We also love her impressive pineapple and flamingo granny squares – simply incredible!
11. @endlessmountainknits
Becky from Endless Mountain Knits has a feed that’s packed full of gorgeous earthy and neutral tones and makes that are sure to breathe a breath of fresh air into your feed. Just one look at Becky’s Instagram is guaranteed to have you feeling calm and cosy – ready to reach for your needles!
12. @eclairemakery
Bold, bright, beautiful and totally crochet crazy! Claire of Eclaire Makery is a crochet designer who loves working tapestry into her designs for ultra unique projects. Claire also makes a seriously good beanie with a fabulous furry bobble – so if you’re crafting for winter, she’s one to watch!
13. @hookedhazel
Emily Davies of Hooked Hazel says she’s “living life one stitch at a time” – and that’s one life motto we can get on board with! Gorgeous garments, amazing accessories and a hint of homeware make up Emily’s bold and bright feed. Emily’s designs are super wearable and are sure to fit into your wardrobe with ease!
14. @linsay_lou_crochet
There’s something therapeutic about watching a project come together, and that’s why we love Lindsay from Lindsay Lou Crochet’s feed. Lindsay chronicles her makes from the first stitch of a granny square to the piecing together of a finished blanket. As well as amazing homewares, Lindsay makes awesome accessories – her crochet clutch bag is to-die-for!
15. @hellomissmaker
Say hello to crochet creations that will have you reaching for your hook when you follow Jess of Hello Miss Maker! Follow for the absolutely adorable amigurumi animals (the little lamb is so cute), stay for the amazingly impressive crochet blocks made up of layers and layers of rainbow colours and stunning stitch-work!
16. @wildsaplingcrochet
Take a walk on the wild side when you follow Danielle from Wild Sapling. A scroll through her feed reveals a haven of earthy tones, nature-inspired neutrals and pretty patterns galore! Her mother/daughter matching sets are the cutest thing we’ve ever seen!
If you’re a master of all crafts – check out our favourite cross stitch and embroidery Instagrammers too.
Can’t wait to pick up your hook or needles and get started?