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 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 ...
There are Halloween crochet projects you can start at 7pm and proudly photograph before bedtime.
These are not those projects.
These are the big Halloween crochet projects. The blankets that eat several skeins of yarn. The C2C graphs … 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 ...
These crochet blanket and lapghan patterns are perfect for charity donations, shelters, aged care homes, hospital comfort programs, pet rescues, wheelchair users, and community giving projects. From quick afghans to lap blankets and small comfort throws, these Make To Donate… Read More ...
I have a weakness for handmade pumpkins. Real pumpkins are lovely, of course, but the crochet variety has one enormous advantage — nobody discovers one quietly decomposing on the back of the sideboard three weeks after Halloween.
Crochet pumpkins are … 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 ...
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 ...
A few months ago we create a roundup of the latest C2C corner to corner crochet blankets, well we decided to make another list up too.
After the overwhelming response to our previous roundup, we were inspired to seek out … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a quick and festive crochet project to add to your Halloween décor or trick-or-treat basket, this Free Crochet Halloween Candy Pattern is a delightful choice. The pattern is beginner-friendly, works up fast, and uses only … Read More ...
Get ready to elevate your accessory game with our handpicked collection of 30 earrings you can crochet! In this carefully curated roundup, we’ve gathered an array of designs, ranging from delicate studs to eye-catching statement dangles. Whether you’re a seasoned … Read More ...