Patterns, projects and techniques
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 ...
The magic loop sounds like one of those crochet techniques that should come with dramatic music and a warning label.
But once you get the hang of it, it becomes one of those tiny little crochet tricks you use all … 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, red pandas already look like they were designed by someone with a yarn stash — rusty orange fur, tiny masked faces, fluffy striped tails, and just enough mischief to make them irresistible.
If you love woodland amigurumi, … Read More ...
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here is something wonderfully dramatic about a crochet afghan that spreads out from the centre like a big handmade burst of colour. This Superhero Star Afghan Pattern is one of those crochet projects that looks far more complicated than … Read More ...
This crochet Evil Eye Rakhi is a small, beginner-friendly thread crochet project made with simple rounds of colour. It is perfect for Raksha Bandhan, especially if you want something handmade, meaningful, and quick enough to make in batches.
The … 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 ...
If you love crocheting small festive projects once the holiday season rolls around, this collection of free Christmas amigurumi patterns from Mary Maxim is full of cheerful little makes. These are the kinds of projects that are fun to stitch … Read More ...
Moss stitch is one of those crochet stitches that quietly becomes a favourite once you realise how easy it is. It has that lovely woven texture, it behaves beautifully with stripes, and it is forgiving enough for beginners who are … Read More ...
If you love cozy projects that work up quickly, you’ll fall head over hooks for the Bulky Velour Poncho from CraftBits. This free crochet pattern combines soft, plush yarn with a simple design to create a garment that’s as … Read More ...
Crochet leg warmers are one of those projects that somehow manage to feel practical, nostalgic, and trendy all at once. They add warmth without the bulk of full socks, they work beautifully with boots or sneakers, and they’re one … Read More ...
Learn how to turn small crochet toys into oversized giant, squishy amigurumi plushies with the right yarn, hook size, stuffing method, and finishing tricks.
There is something wonderfully ridiculous about giant amigurumi.
Tiny crochet animals are sweet, of course, … Read More ...
There are some patterns that come along quietly, and then there are the ones that absolutely take over our feeds. The Sophie Hood is one of those projects. Suddenly everyone seems to be wearing a cosy knitted hooded scarf with … Read More ...