
The Crochet Punk I’m writing about is Steampunk. Are you familiar with it? It’s a pretty cool fashion and craft phenomenon. I have been attracted to the ‘look’ for some time but had not seen crochet patterns that reflected this … Read More ...
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by jd wolfe

The Crochet Punk I’m writing about is Steampunk. Are you familiar with it? It’s a pretty cool fashion and craft phenomenon. I have been attracted to the ‘look’ for some time but had not seen crochet patterns that reflected this … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Well, I guess you could wait til Valentine Day to make this so it wouldn’t be ‘last minute’ by I’d like to slip it into a special Christmas card or hang it on a tree. How about offering it as … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
It has been so cold in my area recently that I’ve picked up my crochet hook and yarn to make several things to layer up for warmth. Leggings or Leg Warmers are a quick project anyone can work up in … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
So, here’s my story. I made a babyghan for my grand niece who was born almost 2 years ago. According to her parents, my babyghan is Lilly’s favorite and she won’t be without it. That’s flattering and makes me happy. … Read More ...
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How adorable is this little elf from Loopsan? I think he needs to come live in my house! You can work one up quickly with the free pattern you can get here. This one is named Elfus. I like … Read More ...
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Rebecca sent me a link to her cute, cute miniature Christmas trees. Aren’t they cute? I love their fullness and the way she has embellished them with simple but effective ornamentation. You can see how she accomplishes this on her … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
These look like tiny peppermint Christmas trees to me. They are an inspiring offering with the free pattern available here.
I didn’t find this treasure on my own. Peng of bullionstitchesandmore sent me the link to her version of these … Read More ...
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Grandma Pam has some cute crochet patterns! Here are two that will work up very quickly for Christmas.
You won’t be able to resist the cute little Paperclip Wreaths. I bet these would make good teacher gifts – simple, quick… Read More ...
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Nicole Borgia has designed this totally adorable snuggly vest for baby. When I saw it originally in yellow, I thought it was sweet – but then I got to thinking how perfect it would be to outfit baby or even … Read More ...
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In case you have a Super Hero fan at your house and want to crochet something special for Christmas, here are two ‘dolls’ for you. In case you don’t have time to get an entire figure completed before the Big … Read More ...
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This is the free pattern from one of my favorite crochet talents, Thata Pang. Check out her blog for all sorts of crochet inspiration. You can get the free pattern for this pretty angel here. While Thata resides in … Read More ...
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Wouldn’t a bunch of these be really nice to have around the house to hold all kinds of things? Adriana offers a free pattern and tote-torial on her blog. I’m thinking we should work up some of these in colors … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books
Christmas Crochet Pattern Books
And these Christmas patterns on Etsy
From the very practical (and frugal) to … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
When I read about Wendy’s adaptation of an older pattern, I was intrigued. Then, I asked and she sent me this picture of her work. While Wendy does not assert that this is her original design, she did adapt and … Read More ...
by jd wolfe
I’ve had chairs with this type of back. Those spindles get beat up pretty quickly, plus they are not very comfortable to lean against for more than a few minutes. Look at how clever crocheter Jo Mo solved this problem, … Read More ...