At Charm and Strange Crochet, I seek to bring joy into customers’ lives through colorful crocheted gifts. Whether it’s a cuddly plushie or a reusable household product to replace single-use items, I hope to bring a smile to every shopper’s face!
My goal as a crochet shop owner is to help you reduce your waste in and around the house. This is a goal that I have had for myself for a long time, and I want to make it easier for you to produce less waste as well! I know that when most people think about crocheted goods, they think of hats and scarves, so I carry a signature design that I love making for each of those as well. And how could I be Charm and Strange without my all-time best-selling item, Hats for Cats? These may not fit in to my goal of being “practical and functional,” but they certainly add a degree of charm and quirk into the life of a cat owner.
As if it were destiny, the cotton yarn that I have found to be the softest and the most durable is also made from 85% recycled cotton. This means that it saves the manufacturer 1,500 liters of water for every 75 gram ball over producing a ball of all-new cotton yarn! Even the paper label they put around each ball is made from 100% recycled paper, so I know they also have a commitment to sustainability.
Sustainability is also why your packaging might look a little funny. Reusing is generally more effective than recycling, especially when it comes to plastic – so I reuse the packaging from my own online shopping to package orders from my shop. This also helps to keep my shipping costs down as I don’t have to spend money on new packing materials – which is why I am able to offer low flat-rate shipping on all orders at Charm and Strange Crochet!
Most of the items in the shop are made from the above mentioned 85% cotton, 15% polyester yarn. Anything that is not cotton is made from a 100% acrylic yarn. This means that everything in the shop is machine washable (gentle cycle preferred) and technically dryer safe. Some shrinkage may occur, so I always recommend air drying your Charm and Strange Crochet items; if you do use the dryer, please use your lowest heat setting (or no heat if you have that option).
Everything made at Charm and Strange Crochet is 100% handmade by me, Kate. I designed a few of the patterns myself, but many are from other brilliant crocheters. I live in a smoke-free home with a cat in the Metro Detroit area. If you have a severe cat allergy, please consider this when placing an order. My cat does not have access to my yarn storage, but he loves to sit on my lap while I crochet. Your order will not arrive covered in cat fur by any means, but if you need to order from a pet-free home, I understand.
At this time, I can only ship to the United States and US territories/military bases.
