This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the … Read More ...
Granny Square Along by Lori Holt: A Crochet Book for Lovers of Vintage Colour
There is something about a colourful granny square that never seems to lose its charm. Perhaps it is the familiar clusters of stitches, perhaps it is the endless colour combinations, or perhaps it reminds us of a blanket that lived … Read More ...
Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern
This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet … Read More ...
Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern – Cute Halloween Bag Charm
If you love those tiny crochet projects that use hardly any yarn but still look ridiculously cute, this little witch hat is worth adding to your Halloween list.
The Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern on CraftBits is worked … Read More ...
Cotton Companion Free Crochet Bag Pattern
If you love practical crochet projects you can actually use, this Free Cotton Companion Crochet Bag Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like a really handy one to save. It is a free download and includes both a roomy crochet bag … Read More ...
14 Magic Ring Crochet Tutorials for Beginners
The crochet magic ring is one of those techniques that looks completely baffling until the moment it suddenly clicks. You wrap the yarn around your fingers, poke the hook through what appears to be a tangle, pull on the tail … Read More ...
25 Crochet Halloween Cardigan Patterns and Spooky Sweater Ideas
There comes a point every September when perfectly sensible yarn colours suddenly stop being interesting and I want everything in black, pumpkin orange, poisonous green and the sort of purple that would look perfectly at home in a witch’s wardrobe.… Read More ...
Free Ghost Crochet Pattern: Easy No-Sew Halloween Ghost
There is something about a little crochet ghost that makes it almost impossible to stop at one.
You begin with perfectly sensible intentions. Maybe you want a quick Halloween decoration for the mantel, something handmade to tuck beside a pumpkin, … Read More ...
Free Crochet Spider Web Pattern: Easy Halloween Decoration for Beginners
If there is one Halloween crochet project that gives you a ridiculous amount of decorating impact for very little yarn, it has to be a crochet spider web.
This free crochet spider web pattern uses basic chains and double … Read More ...
16 Big Halloween Crochet Projects You Need to Start Now
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 ...
15 Tapestry Crochet Patterns That Make Colorwork Surprisingly Easy
Tapestry crochet is one of those techniques that looks far more complicated than it actually is. You see a beautifully crisp geometric design, a little mountain landscape or a bold retro motif worked directly into the crochet fabric and immediately … Read More ...
15 Dachshund Crochet Patterns for Sausage Dog Lovers
There is something about a dachshund that seems almost designed for crochet. That ridiculously long body, those tiny little legs, floppy ears and the unmistakable sausage-dog silhouette translate beautifully into yarn.
And apparently I’m not the only one who … Read More ...
The Pancake Market Bag – Free Crochet Pattern
Looking for a lightweight, stylish, and oh-so-practical tote to take with you everywhere this season? The Pancake Crochet Market Bag might just become your go-to favorite. Whether you’re heading to the farmers market to grab some fresh produce, packing snacks … Read More ...
Red Melt The Ice Slouch Beanie Crochet Pattern Review
Some crochet projects are made simply because we need a warm hat. Some are made because we need a quick gift, a stash-busting project, or something easy to work on while watching television. And then there are crochet projects that … Read More ...
13 Modern Western Crochet Patterns for Line Dancers, Cowgirls and Horse Lovers
Line dancing fashion has changed quite a bit from the matching shirts and heavily fringed waistcoats many of us remember. Today’s modern line dancers are mixing traditional western details with comfortable jeans, flowing layers, vintage-inspired crochet and practical accessories that … Read More ...