Patterns, projects and techniques
Apparently crocheting your own rib cage is a thing now.
And judging by how often michaels skeleton crochet pattern, crochet skeleton top, ribcage crochet top and skeleton corset crochet pattern are turning up in searches, quite a few of … Read More ...
If you are looking for a Halloween costume that says, “Yes, I made this myself,” without requiring three weeks of sewing, face paint and questionable decisions involving a hot glue gun, this crochet ribcage top is such a fun one.… Read More ...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about crocheting a spider web. You begin with what looks like a rather innocent little circle of yarn and, a few rounds of chains and stitches later, you’ve created something that looks as though it … Read More ...
If there is one Halloween crochet project that gives you a ridiculous amount of decorating impact for very little yarn, it has to be a crochet spider web.
This free crochet spider web pattern uses basic chains and double … Read More ...
If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.
This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares … Read More ...
This is a cute, no-fuss crochet bag pattern that feels very handmade in the nicest possible way. The Girls Crochet Handbags project on CraftBits uses Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn, a 5 mm hook, and simple single crochet rows … Read More ...
Granny squares have never really disappeared, but lately they have become wonderfully weird—and I mean that as the highest compliment. We are no longer limited to the little multicoloured squares our grandmothers joined into blankets. Today’s crocheters are adding moons, … Read More ...
If you love crochet throws with a classic, tidy look, the Free Plaid Crochet Throw Pattern from Mary Maxim is a lovely one to notice. It is listed as a free download and the finished design has that simple plaid … Read More ...
There is a very specific sort of crochet project I love at this time of year.
Not so tiny that I am finished before the kettle boils, but also not the sort of Halloween blanket that I optimistically start in … Read More ...
If your saved crochet patterns are starting to resemble a small digital library and your yarn stash contains enough “future projects” to keep you occupied until approximately 2047, you might need a crochet vision board.
And yes, I absolutely understand … Read More ...
There are Halloween crochet projects you can start at 7pm and proudly photograph before bedtime.
These are not those projects.
These are the big Halloween crochet projects. The blankets that eat several skeins of yarn. The C2C graphs … Read More ...
If your yarn basket looks anything like mine, there is almost certainly enough orange, black, purple and slightly questionable leftover green yarn hiding in there to make at least one Halloween project.
And that is exactly what I wanted from … Read More ...
There is something rather wonderful about crochet curtains. They soften a window without completely shutting out the light, they can turn the plainest little kitchen window into something special, and — unlike bought curtains — you can make them exactly … Read More ...
These crochet blanket and lapghan patterns are perfect for charity donations, shelters, aged care homes, hospital comfort programs, pet rescues, wheelchair users, and community giving projects. From quick afghans to lap blankets and small comfort throws, these Make To Donate … Read More ...
Beanies are one of those crochet projects I never seem to get tired of — quick to make, endlessly giftable, and perfect for using up those “too good to throw out” yarn leftovers. The Hattitude Beanie free crochet pattern from … Read More ...