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TheQueenOfIndie (TQI) Crochet Creations is run by Jessica, an indigenous queer latina located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Celebrate Pride Month with something bright and handmade! These colorful wind spinners are inspired by different pride flags and bring a joyful twist (lol) to any space! They're perfect for porches, windows, balconies, or even indoor corners that could use a little love.
Each one measures about 25–30" long and comes with a tassel and loop, ready to hang. I make every piece by hand using durable cotton yarn, and I do my best to match flag colors as closely as possible.
💌 Want a different flag? I got you! Just message me on Discord (@thequeenofindie) or fill out my contact form.
After admiring Phoebe Halliwell’s vintage snoods on Charmed for way too long, I finally decided to stop saying “I should make one of those someday” and actually made one (4, but who's counting?)!
And thus… The “I Tried” Snood Pattern was born! Is it exactly the same? Nope. Did it accidentally become its own cute little thing? Honestly… yes.
This pattern is beginner-friendly and a fun, quick project. It was also my first time fully writing and publishing a crochet pattern, which makes this project feel extra special (and a little terrifying lol).
I’m also still working on more Phoebe-inspired versions, which I plan to bundle into this pattern later on. So if you purchase now, you’ll continue to receive future updates/modifications as they’re added!
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Huge thank you to everyone supporting my crochet experiments, weird lil ideas, and first steps into pattern writing. And an extra big hug to the testers who helped me work out the kinks for this pattern: ByTheYarnful, Moth, and Luna!
After weeks of crocheting, note-taking, frogging, color changes, and staring at screenshots from Charmed, Prue’s Charmed Crochet Top Pattern is finally finished and available!
This pattern was inspired by one of Prue Halliwell’s colorful crochet tops from Season 2, Episode 20 of Charmed. I’ve always loved the cute and fun late-90s/early-2000s styling in the show, and this top immediately stood out to me as something that would be really fun to recreate.
This pattern is divided into 3 parts: granny triangle cups, shell stitch body/abdomen, and braided tie straps. It is written in US crochet terminology and is best suited for beginner-intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches, color changes, and working in the round.
The sample was made to fit approximately women’s size large (39-40” waist, B cup, 27” length). The design can be adjusted by changing yarn weight, hook size, or number of rounds, though instructions for additional sizes are not currently included.
I challenged myself to finally sit down and properly write out a wearable pattern from start to finish, which was both exciting and terrifying. A huge thanks to everyone who encouraged me while I worked on this project and listened to me obsess over yarn colors and stitch counts.
You can grab the pattern here:
My Piper Thneed is done, and it carries so much love in every stitch. My sweet and beautiful Piper spent her last days curled up beside me as I worked on it— 18 magical years together, and now I’ll always feel her here.
Finished just in time for witchy season 🧡💜
Yarn: @hobbii_yarn Halloween Tea Time in Witch’s Cauldron
Pattern: Thneed by @simonacreates
I was going to share a video, but I’m more of a writer, so here are my thoughts on Dollar Tree’s Premier Just Chenille yarn (a mouthful, and one reason I gave up on filming).
I’ll start with a confession: I don’t typically use chenille yarn. It’s not my favorite, but I don’t hate it either. The only chenille yarn I’ve really enjoyed has been by Bernat. I once tried a very questionable Lion Brand chenille that practically disintegrated with every stitch. (It was also part of a scam yarn haul from Facebook Marketplace, but that's a tale for another time!)
So, is this Dollar Tree yarn worth raiding your local store for? Let’s find out!
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Before we dive in, let me share my testing method. I made three projects to test the yarn: a scrunchie, an amigurumi heart, and a headband. These covered the three main reasons I usually avoid chenille and probably the top three questions most people have:
Shedding: does it leave fluff everywhere?
Elasticity: will it break at the slightest tug?
Value: do you get enough yarn for the price?
(Yes, technically, I could’ve tested all three with one project, but sometimes a girl just wants to get her crochet on!)
First impressions? The yarn is super soft—maybe as soft as Bernat Velvet. It’s labeled as a size 6 super bulky yarn but feels closer to a size 5. At 65 yards and 1.76 ounces of 100% polyester, I don’t think I’ll get more than one or two small projects out of each skein. The yarn comes in 16 solid colors, and I purchased two of each. I’m a yarn hog—sorry, not sorry! I also wanted to gauge the yarn’s consistency amongst different colors. Based on first looks, all colors look, weigh, and feel relatively similar.
FIRST UP! XL Scrunchie
I chose the gray yarn for this project. The yarn is very slippery, so starting was tricky, though that’s more about me than the yarn itself. Made a mental note to try a plastic hook for the next project. Once I got through the first round, I was happy to find there was no shedding—so far, so good.
The first real hurdle came after I cut the yarn to fasten off. The tail end started shedding almost immediately, as though an invisible knot were keeping the chenille wrapped around the core strand. I tied the end and wove it in quickly to secure it.
I was a bit nervous about using the scrunchie since it felt like it might come undone or shed into my hair, but thankfully, neither happened! I tied the scrunchie tightly and wore it for a few hours, and it’s still holding strong with no signs of shedding.
Amigurumi Plush Heart
For this one, I used the hibiscus (hot pink) shade with a 6 mm plastic Prym hook. It felt surprisingly smooth, almost like crocheting with a metal hook.
Even with tight tension and sizing down, there were still visible gaps between stitches—reinforcing my suspicion that this yarn is closer to a bulky size 5 than a true super bulky size 6.
I did notice a couple of tiny pink flecks during the decrease rounds, but that may have been from frogging.
Overall, I enjoyed using this yarn for amigurumi. It’s soft, has minimal shedding (if any), and feels pretty durable. It held up well through two magic ring attempts and even worked smoothly with a hook smaller than the recommended size.
Final Project: Headband!
For this project, I chose a yarn in a beautiful champagne/light peach (oyster) shade. I initially started crocheting with my 6mm plastic hook, but then curiosity got the better of me—I decided to size down to a 5mm Prym hook. Instant nightmare! The yarn clung to the plastic (as it’s supposed to), which made it shed and turned crocheting into a real challenge. The tighter stitches looked lovely, but I quickly realized the plastic just wasn’t working. So, I grabbed my full metal 5mm hook, and the difference was night and day! I went from making chenille snowflakes to no shedding at all, which made for a much smoother experience.
When making headbands, I usually start with a chain about 1-2" smaller than my head’s circumference (so around 19"), as most yarns will stretch. But, since chenille and polyester yarn are especially stretchy—and I was unsure if this small ball of yarn would be enough—I sized my chain down to 18". Combined with the smaller hook, I hoped this would be enough for a 21" headband, and maybe even leave a bit for a scrunchie.
Around the ¾ mark, I started getting nervous. It felt like I was playing a game of yarn chicken. Thankfully, I won—just barely! The headband fits me perfectly. It’s light and I know I’ve said it a million times now, but yes, it’s very, very soft.
Final Thoughts
I really enjoyed working with this yarn. Was it easier to work with than Bernat Blanket or Soft Velvet? Honestly, it was a very similar experience.
Dollar Tree’s Premier Just Chenille yarn didn’t shed or split at all—which, for a dollar store yarn, is honestly shocking. I was fully prepared to be vacuuming little flecks of chenille! This yarn has great elasticity, standing up to my tight tension, small hook sizes, and even a tight magic ring without breaking.
I did notice some inconsistencies with this yarn, but they weren’t deal-breakers. First, the yarn is labeled as a size 6 (super bulky) with an 8mm hook recommendation, but it feels closer to a size 5 (bulky) weight. For most projects, I’d recommend sizing your hooks down to around 6.5mm or 6mm, and for amigurumi, a 5mm hook might work best.
Another inconsistency was the amount of yarn per skein. The grey skein I used for my scrunchie seemed to have more yarn than the second skein in the same color. After weighing each skein (and factoring out the hair tie’s weight), I found that the amounts varied from 1.6 oz to 2.2 oz. It’s not a huge issue, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’re planning a larger project.
Is this yarn worth it? I’d say yes! At $1.25 for 1.76 oz of chenille yarn, it’s quite affordable. Here’s a quick breakdown of my recent projects: I used about 1 oz for the scrunchie ($0.57), 0.7 oz for the heart ($0.52), and 1.3 oz for the headband ($1.02). This makes Dollar Tree’s Premier Just Chenille Yarn a great budget option, averaging around 57–79 cents per ounce. For comparison, Bernat yarns cost about $1.15 per ounce, or around 77 cents when on sale.
In the end, I’d absolutely recommend this yarn for budget-friendly, cozy projects. It’s easy to work with, offers great elasticity, and delivers real value for the price.
One final note is on availability: not all Dollar Trees carry a large stock of this yarn. My local Dollar Tree didn’t have any Premier yarn at all, so I had to travel to a bigger location about five miles away. They had some in stock, but the yarn section looked pretty bare. I asked an employee about their weekly restock day and returned then to find more options. Due to Premier yarn’s popularity, you may need to visit a few stores or be an early shopper on restock day. Dollar Tree also sells this yarn online, but with a minimum order of 12 skeins per color.
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I have three works in progress, but this is the one I anticipate finishing first. My bf brought back some cute purple alpaca yarn from Italy, and I decided to make a beanie for myself.
At least I thought I was making a beanie…the more I progress on this project, the more I realize that this looks more like a hat than a beanie 😅
As long as it keeps my head warm, I'll be happy! ☃️
