
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a tall crochet stitch. You yarn over, pull through those loops and suddenly your project has grown by what feels like half an inch. When you are used to inching your way through rows … Read More ...
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There is something wonderfully satisfying about a tall crochet stitch. You yarn over, pull through those loops and suddenly your project has grown by what feels like half an inch. When you are used to inching your way through rows … Read More ...

Treble crochet is one of those wonderfully satisfying stitches that makes you feel as though your project is growing at record speed. Because each stitch is so tall, you can add a surprising amount of length without spending weeks working … 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 are crochet books filled with delicate baby blankets, tasteful neutral scarves and sweet little woodland animals.
And then there is Snarky Crochet, a pattern book containing cat bottoms, raised middle fingers, spiteful scarves and enough yarn-related sarcasm … 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 crochet blankets, and then there are crochet blankets that make everyone stop scrolling and ask, “Wait…how does that work?”
This crochet flower bouquet blanket begins as a generous circular blanket edged with raised crochet flowers. Fold the circle … Read More ...

There is something wonderfully satisfying about walking into the farmers market carrying a bag you made yourself. It feels just a little more organised, a little more environmentally responsible and, let’s be honest, considerably prettier than wrestling with a collection … Read More ...

There is something especially charming about a vintage baby dress pattern, and this Crocheted Cutie Dress #3112 has all the details that make older crochet designs so appealing.
The dress features a neatly shaped bodice, short sleeves, contrast stripes and … Read More ...

If you’re new to crochet and wondering where to start, scarves and cowls are one of the nicest entry points. They feel useful right away, they don’t come with the stress of tricky sizing, and they let you settle into … Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...