
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 ...
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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, 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 ...

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 ...

Crochet leg warmers are one of those projects that somehow manage to feel practical, nostalgic, and trendy all at once. They add warmth without the bulk of full socks, they work beautifully with boots or sneakers, and they’re one of … Read More ...

If you love delicate baby crochet patterns with a vintage feel, this Free Lace Christening Dress Pattern from Mary Maxim is a beautiful one to add to your list. It has all the elements that make a handmade piece feel … Read More ...

Some crochet projects are sweet little weekend makes… and then there are the ones that walk into the room and absolutely steal the show. Splash the Sea Turtle is very much the second kind.
This oversized sea turtle crochet pattern … Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s something about warm weather that makes me want to put down the heavy blankets and start reaching for cotton yarn, open stitches and breezy little crochet projects that don’t leave me melting under a lap full of wool. … Read More ...

There is something about a chunky granny stitch cardigan that just feels instantly wearable, isn’t there? It has that relaxed “I made this myself and yes, I will be accepting compliments” energy, which is exactly why the Claire Easy Granny … 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 ...

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 ...