Patterns, projects and techniques
This free crochet willy warmer pattern is quick, cheeky, beginner-friendly, and perfect for gag gifts, white elephant parties, Christmas stockings, Valentine’s jokes, and novelty crochet lovers. Somehow this funny crochet pattern is trending like crazy right now, so … Read More ...
There is something so lovely about a crochet shawl that feels light enough for spring, pretty enough for dressing up, and still practical enough to throw over your shoulders when the air conditioning is being a bit dramatic. The Free … Read More ...
There is nothing quite like a crochet book sale to make a yarn lover suddenly very good at justifying things.
“It’s for reference.”
“It would make a good gift.”
“I already have yarn for that.”
“It’s practically saving money.”
And … Read More ...
Movie night just got a crochet upgrade. This Popcorn Bucket Blanket Crochet Pattern creates a cozy striped blanket that rolls up into a giant popcorn bucket, complete with fluffy popcorn edging. With three sizes included and beginner-friendly techniques, it … Read More ...
There is something about sunflowers that just makes everything feel a little brighter, isn’t there? Even if your yarn basket is overflowing, your hook has gone missing again, and you have three unfinished projects quietly judging you from the sofa, … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully sensible about a crochet scarf with a hood. It is one of those handmade pieces that makes you wonder why we ever separated hats and scarves in the first place. A hooded crochet scarf keeps … Read More ...
This Popping Lizard Coaster Crochet Pattern is one of those wonderfully silly crochet projects that makes people smile before they’ve even put a mug on it. The lizard is worked with a simple round coaster body, then finished with a … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a proper movie night, isn’t there? The blankets come out, someone claims the good spot on the couch, the dog mysteriously appears the second snacks are opened, and suddenly everyone is very invested in … Read More ...
I have a dangerous weakness for soft yarn.
Not sensible yarn. Not “I definitely have a project planned” yarn. I mean the fluffy, squishy, velvety yarn that somehow jumps into your cart because it looks like it would make … Read More ...
I’ll be honest, I went into Amazon Haul “just having a little look” and we all know how that ends. One minute you are browsing, the next you have a cart full of crochet hooks, beginner kits, blocking tools and … Read More ...
If you love colourful crochet projects that make a room feel instantly happier, this Crochet Puff Flower Pillow from CraftBits is such a fun little idea. It turns simple puff flowers into a textured pillow cover, and the finished look … Read More ...
If you’ve ever fallen in love with a crochet garment pattern only to realize it was never really designed with curves in mind, then Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns That Fit and Flatter by Mary Beth Temple is the kind … Read More ...
If you’re after a quick and practical crochet project for little ones, this Crochet Child’s Hat pattern from CraftBits is a perfect fit. Designed with simplicity in mind, this pattern works up quickly and produces a cozy, snug hat that’s … Read More ...
Quick weeknight crochet projects are my favorite kind of crochet, because sometimes you want the satisfaction of finishing something before bedtime instead of staring down a blanket that will still be there next month. The best ones are small, useful, … Read More ...
If you love easy granny square crochet projects, this colourful granny crochet bag from CraftBits is a fun one to add to your list. It combines classic granny squares with a simple bag base, giving you a project that feels … Read More ...