Patterns, projects and techniques
Learn how to turn small crochet toys into oversized giant, squishy amigurumi plushies with the right yarn, hook size, stuffing method, and finishing tricks.
There is something wonderfully ridiculous about giant amigurumi.
Tiny crochet animals are sweet, of course, … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, there is something wonderfully ridiculous about crocheting a toy so big it needs its own chair.
Tiny amigurumi will always have my heart — I love a little mushroom, frog, or pocket-sized bee as much as … Read More ...
There is just something ridiculously charming about a giant crochet octopus, isn’t there? Maybe it is the soft round head, maybe it is the eight chunky little legs, or maybe it is the fact that once you make one, you … Read More ...
There is something about turtle crochet patterns that makes me instantly happy. Maybe it is the little round shells, maybe it is the flappy sea turtle fins, or maybe it is because turtles have that calm “I’ll get there when … Read More ...
If you’re new to crochet or just want to make some easy and cute dolls and toys, The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi is a great place to start.
The book is by Maggy and Pippa Woodley; you may know … Read More ...
Crochet flowers are one of those wonderfully satisfying little projects that make you feel productive almost instantly. They are quick, pretty, stash-friendly, and just useful enough that you can justify making a whole pile of them while watching telly … Read More ...
Alright, I need to confess something… I may not know every single Star Wars timeline detail (my teenagers absolutely do), but give me a crochet hook and a galaxy-themed amigurumi book and I’m suddenly very invested.
There is something wonderfully cheeky about crochet shorts. They are one of those handmade wardrobe pieces that make people stop and say, “Wait… you made those?” And honestly, isn’t that half the fun? Crochet shorts have come a long way … Read More ...
If you love amigurumi with a bit of personality, this free Crochet Siamese Cat – Emotional Support Kitty pattern is such a fun one to add to your make list. It has that sweet handmade charm CraftBits readers tend to … Read More ...
If your love for snacks is only rivaled by your love for crochet, then this Oreo Cookie Blanket pattern from Etsyt is your new guilty pleasure. It’s soft, squishy, and looks exactly like a giant stack of cookies—what’s not to … Read More ...
Looking for a quick crochet project that is just a little bit cheeky, surprisingly useful, and perfect for book lovers? This Book Thong Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern is one of those small makes that works up fast, uses simple stitches, … Read More ...
There are some crochet baby blankets that feel practical, and then there are the ones that make you stop scrolling and say, “Oh, that is adorable.” The ButterflyBlanket3D crochet pattern falls very firmly into the second category.
This pretty pastel … Read More ...
There are some crochet patterns that look far more complicated than they actually are, and the Virus Shawl crochet pattern is one of those lovely little stitch miracles. At first glance, it has that fancy lace shawl look — all … Read More ...
Hairpin lace is one of those crochet techniques that looks wildly complicated until someone actually shows you what is happening. Then suddenly it goes from “absolutely not, thank you” to “oh… wait… I think I can do this.”
If you’ve … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, some children’s books never really leave us. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of those storytime classics that seems to live permanently in classrooms, nurseries, book week costumes and the back of every mum’s memory bank.
And … Read More ...