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 ...
Patterns, projects and techniques

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 wonderfully cheerful about a crochet project that uses up scraps, works up quickly, and then actually does something once it is finished. This free crochet wind spinner pattern from CraftBits is exactly that kind of make — … Read More ...

Sometimes the silliest crochet projects are the ones people remember most, and Emotional Support Oh Poo definitely falls into that category. This quirky little amigurumi pattern is equal parts gag gift and oddly adorable desk buddy, which is probably why … Read More ...

If you are in the mood for a quick crochet hat with a lot of personality, the Colorful Maker Hat from Lion Brand is a fun one to look at. It is described as a cozy statement piece with a … Read More ...

Let’s be honest, some crochet projects are useful, some are impressive, and some exist purely because a tiny smiling dumpling made from yarn is too adorable to resist. You can pop them into a dumpling basket for a fun gift … Read More ...

There is something wonderfully ridiculous about a crochet frog with legs three times longer than its body.
A traditional amigurumi frog is cute, of course, but give that same frog a pair of dangling legs and suddenly it has an … Read More ...

Just when you think the worlds of crochet and Pokémon cannot possibly become any more adorable, along comes a trading card featuring a tiny crocheted character sitting in its own handmade little world.
These crochet Pokémon cards are real, officially … Read More ...

There are certain childhood characters that never really leave us, are there? Winnie the Pooh and his friends seem to wander quietly from one generation to the next, appearing in well-loved storybooks, nursery decorations, handmade toys and blankets tucked around … Read More ...

There are some characters that never really disappear from our lives, and Snoopy is certainly one of them. He turns up on old coffee mugs, childhood lunchboxes, Christmas decorations and, more recently, just about every cosy jumper, tote bag and … Read More ...

There are certain film characters that seem almost designed to be turned into crochet, and Toothless is surely one of them. Those enormous green eyes, rounded little ears, soft black body and slightly mischievous expression translate beautifully into amigurumi. He … Read More ...

There is something wonderfully calming about Miffy. Perhaps it is the simple little face, the neat upright ears or the way she manages to look sweet without needing bows, glitter, eyelashes and seventeen different accessories. Although, as you will see … Read More ...

There are craft themes that come and go, and then there are dinosaurs. Dinosaurs seem to survive every decorating trend, every toy-box clear-out and every stage of childhood. One minute you are crocheting a pastel dinosaur for a new baby, … 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 ...