There’s something about a crochet octopus that makes it very difficult to stop at one. Perhaps it’s the little face, perhaps it’s those curly arms, or perhaps it’s simply the excuse to use that lovely purple yarn that has been … Read More ...
12 Free Crochet Vest Patterns for Easy, Wearable Layers
A crochet vest is a rather lovely compromise when you want to make something for your wardrobe but aren’t quite ready to commit to a whole cardigan. You get the satisfaction of a handmade garment, with no sleeves waiting at … Read More ...
Free Christmas Worry Worm Crochet Pattern With a Printable Gift Card
There’s something rather lovely about a handmade gift that says, “I was thinking of you,” without needing a large box, expensive supplies or three weeks of frantic crocheting.
Our Christmas worry worm is a sweet little example. It has a … Read More ...
Baby Bonnet Crochet Patterns for Sweet Handmade Gifts
There’s something about a little crochet baby bonnet that makes me put down whatever sensible project I’m supposed to be finishing and start rummaging through the baby yarn. Perhaps it’s the old-fashioned shape, or the thought of making something … Read More ...
Free Knitted Knockers Crochet Pattern: Make Soft Breast Forms to Donate
If you have been searching for a Knitted Knockers crochet pattern, you might be wondering whether you have landed in the wrong craft category. Despite the name, there is an official crochet version, so you can put your hooks … Read More ...
Hedgehog Crochet Patterns for Adorable Woodland Makes
There is something about a little pointed nose and a round, woolly bottom that makes a crochet hedgehog terribly hard to resist. I can be quite sensible about my project list until a woodland animal appears, and suddenly the half-finished … Read More ...
Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy Crochet Pattern – A Pretty Little Holiday Make for Battery Tea Lights
If you love adding little handmade touches to your Christmas decorating, this Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy from CraftBits is such a pretty project. It is festive, eye-catching, and just the sort of small crochet make that can add a lovely … Read More ...
Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts
This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the … Read More ...
Charity Crochet Pattern: Vintage Baby Bunting Cocoon
There is something so sweet about a vintage baby crochet pattern, isn’t there? Before baby registries became wildly specific and before every nursery had a “theme,” handmade baby pieces were often practical, warm, and made with so much care that … Read More ...
Emotional Support Ollivander Octopus Free Crochet Pattern
There is something about a tiny crochet octopus that just makes people smile, and this Emotional Support Ollivander Octopus free pattern has that sweet, slightly quirky charm that makes amigurumi so hard to resist. It is the kind of project … Read More ...
Book Review: Irresistibly Cute Mini Amigurumi – 62 Tiny Crochet Projects
There is something slightly dangerous about a crochet book containing 62 tiny amigurumi projects.
You tell yourself you’ll just make the little panda.
Then perhaps the turtle.
Then suddenly you’re making a miniature donut, a bumblebee charm and an … Read More ...
Crochet Pretty Scallop Pattern Necklace – A Delicate DIY You Can Make With Thread, Wire and Beads
If you love crochet jewelry projects that feel a little bit pretty and a little bit unexpected, this Crochet Pretty Scallop Pattern Necklace is such a fun one to try. It uses simple supplies like crochet thread, a hook, 24-gauge … Read More ...
Granny Square Along by Lori Holt: A Crochet Book for Lovers of Vintage Colour
There is something about a colourful granny square that never seems to lose its charm. Perhaps it is the familiar clusters of stitches, perhaps it is the endless colour combinations, or perhaps it reminds us of a blanket that lived … Read More ...
Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern
This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet … Read More ...
Pattern Review: Granny Dots Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern
There is something wonderfully cheerful about a crochet bucket hat, especially when it has that granny-style texture that makes us all say, “Oh yes, I could make that in five colours from my stash.” And let’s be honest, any … Read More ...