Patterns, projects and techniques
New to charity crochet? These beginner-friendly crochet patterns are perfect for donating to shelters, hospitals, NICUs, pet rescues, care homes, and community support groups.
If you are a beginner crocheter and you want to make something useful for charity, … Read More ...
If you love practical crochet projects that actually get used, this Free Mesh Towel and Washcloth Set Pattern from Mary Maxim is a nice little find. It is listed as a free crochet pattern download, and the design looks … Read More ...
The magic loop sounds like one of those crochet techniques that should come with dramatic music and a warning label.
But once you get the hang of it, it becomes one of those tiny little crochet tricks you use all … Read More ...
There are some crochet projects that are practical, and then there are the ones that make everyone at the table laugh before they have even put their mug down. Chicken coasters sit very happily in that second category. They are … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, red pandas already look like they were designed by someone with a yarn stash — rusty orange fur, tiny masked faces, fluffy striped tails, and just enough mischief to make them irresistible.
If you love woodland amigurumi, … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, there is something wonderfully satisfying about making a crochet project that gets an instant reaction from a child. You know the one — wide eyes, little gasp, and suddenly you are the coolest person in the house … Read More ...
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here is something wonderfully dramatic about a crochet afghan that spreads out from the centre like a big handmade burst of colour. This Superhero Star Afghan Pattern is one of those crochet projects that looks far more complicated than … Read More ...
There comes a point in nearly every crochet project where you have to face the seam.
You have made the squares. You have crocheted the panels. You have carefully followed the pattern, possibly had a little argument with your stitch … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, there is something extra lovely about a handmade Rakhi. A shop-bought one is beautiful, of course, but a crochet Rakhi has that soft, thoughtful, “I sat down and made this just for you” feeling. And if your … Read More ...
This crochet Evil Eye Rakhi is a small, beginner-friendly thread crochet project made with simple rounds of colour. It is perfect for Raksha Bandhan, especially if you want something handmade, meaningful, and quick enough to make in batches.
The … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, sometimes the best kind of gift is the one that makes absolutely no sense at all… and still somehow makes everything better.
That’s exactly why emotional support patterns are having such a moment. They’re funny, weirdly comforting, … Read More ...
Use your yarn stash for good with these crochet beanie patterns that are perfect for charity donations, winter drives, shelters, cancer care groups, NICUs, and community giving projects.
There is something wonderfully practical about a crochet beanie, isn’t there? It’s … Read More ...
If you love crocheting small festive projects once the holiday season rolls around, this collection of free Christmas amigurumi patterns from Mary Maxim is full of cheerful little makes. These are the kinds of projects that are fun to stitch … Read More ...
Moss stitch is one of those crochet stitches that quietly becomes a favourite once you realise how easy it is. It has that lovely woven texture, it behaves beautifully with stripes, and it is forgiving enough for beginners who are … Read More ...
If you love granny squares but don’t want to commit to another full blanket, this Granny Hood crochet pattern from Lion Brand is a really fun alternative. It takes that classic granny-square look and turns it into a cozy hooded … Read More ...