Patterns, projects and techniques
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 ...
There are Christmas crochet projects that are practical, there are Christmas crochet projects that use up the yarn stash, and then there are the ones you make simply because they are ridiculously cute.
This crochet Santa spiral hanging ornament definitely … Read More ...
This Free Whip It Up Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like pure comfort crochet. It is a free download for a crochet afghan, and Mary Maxim describes it as a beautifully textured blanket with a plush, soft … Read More ...
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 ...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about crocheting a spider web. You begin with what looks like a rather innocent little circle of yarn and, a few rounds of chains and stitches later, you’ve created something that looks as though it … Read More ...
If you are looking for a Halloween costume that says, “Yes, I made this myself,” without requiring three weeks of sewing, face paint and questionable decisions involving a hot glue gun, this crochet ribcage top is such a fun one.… Read More ...
Apparently crocheting your own rib cage is a thing now.
And judging by how often michaels skeleton crochet pattern, crochet skeleton top, ribcage crochet top and skeleton corset crochet pattern are turning up in searches, quite a few of … Read More ...
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 ...
If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.
This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares … Read More ...
This is a cute, no-fuss crochet bag pattern that feels very handmade in the nicest possible way. The Girls Crochet Handbags project on CraftBits uses Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn, a 5 mm hook, and simple single crochet rows … Read More ...
Granny squares have never really disappeared, but lately they have become wonderfully weird—and I mean that as the highest compliment. We are no longer limited to the little multicoloured squares our grandmothers joined into blankets. Today’s crocheters are adding moons, … Read More ...
If you love crochet throws with a classic, tidy look, the Free Plaid Crochet Throw Pattern from Mary Maxim is a lovely one to notice. It is listed as a free download and the finished design has that simple plaid … Read More ...
There is a very specific sort of crochet project I love at this time of year.
Not so tiny that I am finished before the kettle boils, but also not the sort of Halloween blanket that I optimistically start in … Read More ...
If your yarn basket looks anything like mine, there is almost certainly enough orange, black, purple and slightly questionable leftover green yarn hiding in there to make at least one Halloween project.
And that is exactly what I wanted from … Read More ...
There is something rather wonderful about crochet curtains. They soften a window without completely shutting out the light, they can turn the plainest little kitchen window into something special, and — unlike bought curtains — you can make them exactly … Read More ...