Patterns, projects and techniques
There is something especially lovely about a handmade Moses basket. Perhaps it is the traditional shape, the chunky crochet texture or simply the thought of a tiny baby—or a much-loved doll—being tucked inside something made stitch by stitch.
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The crochet magic ring is one of those techniques that looks completely baffling until the moment it suddenly clicks. You wrap the yarn around your fingers, poke the hook through what appears to be a tangle, pull on the tail … Read More ...
There is something about Diwali decorating that gives colour permission to really show off.
Saffron orange, hot pink, turquoise, deep purple, marigold yellow, ruby red and flashes of gold can all sit happily together, and somehow the more vibrant the … 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
There is something wonderfully cheerful about a crochet project that uses up scraps, works up quickly, and then actually does something once it is finished. This free crochet wind spinner pattern from CraftBits is exactly that kind of make — … Read More ...
This Winterberry Mug Cozy is such a sweet little project, and honestly it ticks a lot of boxes for me. It is a free crochet mug cozy pattern by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs, updated March 15, … Read More ...
If you are in the mood for a quick crochet hat with a lot of personality, the Colorful Maker Hat from Lion Brand is a fun one to look at. It is described as a cozy statement piece with a … Read More ...
Line dancing fashion has changed quite a bit from the matching shirts and heavily fringed waistcoats many of us remember. Today’s modern line dancers are mixing traditional western details with comfortable jeans, flowing layers, vintage-inspired crochet and practical accessories that … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a tall crochet stitch. You yarn over, pull through those loops and suddenly your project has grown by what feels like half an inch. When you are used to inching your way through rows … Read More ...
Let’s be honest: crochet socks have a bit of a reputation.
They look innocent enough sitting there in their neatly matched pair, but mention heels, gussets and negative ease and suddenly half the crochet group quietly wanders back to making … Read More ...
There are crochet books filled with delicate baby blankets, tasteful neutral scarves and sweet little woodland animals.
And then there is Snarky Crochet, a pattern book containing cat bottoms, raised middle fingers, spiteful scarves and enough yarn-related sarcasm … Read More ...
There are some characters that never really disappear from our lives, and Snoopy is certainly one of them. He turns up on old coffee mugs, childhood lunchboxes, Christmas decorations and, more recently, just about every cosy jumper, tote bag and … Read More ...