Patterns, projects and techniques
There are crochet blankets, and then there are crochet blankets that make everyone stop scrolling and ask, “Wait…how does that work?”
This crochet flower bouquet blanket begins as a generous circular blanket edged with raised crochet flowers. Fold the circle … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully calming about Miffy. Perhaps it is the simple little face, the neat upright ears or the way she manages to look sweet without needing bows, glitter, eyelashes and seventeen different accessories. Although, as you will see … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about walking into the farmers market carrying a bag you made yourself. It feels just a little more organised, a little more environmentally responsible and, let’s be honest, considerably prettier than wrestling with a collection … Read More ...
There are craft themes that come and go, and then there are dinosaurs. Dinosaurs seem to survive every decorating trend, every toy-box clear-out and every stage of childhood. One minute you are crocheting a pastel dinosaur for a new baby, … Read More ...
There’s something so joyful about stitching flowers into your crochet—and this Flower Blanket Pattern from HiCrochet captures that feeling perfectly. It’s a vibrant, petal-filled project that feels like wrapping yourself in a blooming garden. Each square bursts with floral charm, … Read More ...
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 ...
There 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 it … 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 ...