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How To Make Crochet Quilts

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I used to be a quilter.  Occasionally, I still get the ‘itch’ to pull out my fabric, scissors, and needle and whip one up.  Last time I did that, I spent the entire day at it and ended up with a small wall hanging that found a home with a friend.  I just went out to my front yard, gathered leaves from several different trees to use as templates for appliques, cut my fabric and hand stitched the whole works together.  It was so satisfying.

Now that I’m a dedicated, dyed in the wool crocheter, I have discovered that I can combine my l0ve of quilting with my love of crochet.  All it takes is your crochet skills and some knowledge of geometry – or at least the ability to crochet squares, triangles, etc and join them.  There are a number of free patterns for this technique, but this is one you can certainly try on your own with no pattern.  Great for using up scraps too.

Here are a few ideas.

Nine Patch is one of the most basic and commonly made quilts.  Here’s how you can crochet one:

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http://happyyellowhouse.com/htm/baby9patch.html

Another ever-popular design, especially this time of year, is the Wedding Ring.  Here it is in crochet:

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http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/A645C5B1-1501-46EE-9B8A-3C65C6650015/71959/WT1648.pdf

And, here’s another classic, especially designed for those among us who actually ENJOY joining motifs!!

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http://www.happyyellowhouse.com/htm/swmed.html

These are just some ideas.  Of  course, there are other resources online and in books and magazines.  But, try one on your own.  Find a quilt pattern you like, grab your yarn scraps, and make one for yourself or another.

If you are looking for more of our DIY Wedding ideas then check out our dedicated DIY Wedding blog.

Looking for more crochet patterns for weddings? Check out these designs we found on Etsy.

Comments

  1. I need some HELP please. I have a great niece who wants her great aunt to make a butterfly rug. I know how to work with 3 skeins at a time and can follow most patterns but I’m having a problem finding a pattern for a butterfly rug. Can anyone help me. Thank you

  2. Annies attic had a wonderful pattern. It was a freebie or the pattern of the day. You might check them out

  3. It was not a freebie or pattern of the day, it was in the sale area, sorry about the typo

  4. You still have to weave in the ends, even if you put on a backing, because the darker yarn ends will show through the white areas. I am also a multi-crafter and I speak from experience. Keep up the good work with your
    blog. I really enjoy reading it, especially when you profile artist. SJ Schiffman, Efrat, Israel

  5. Hi, my name is Linda,
    I love that crochet quilt, the one below the wedding ring crochet quilt. I love it too! 🙂 I used to make crochet quilts 20 years ago, but have lost the book that I had purchased back then, so I haven’t been able to make anymore. I have also lost the crochet quilts that I had made. What is the name of the quilt below the wedding ring quilt? I would love to find the pattern for that one and more. The other link did not pull up the crochet quilt. It just pulled up links to other websites. Any help will be appreciated.

  6. Linda,
    I believe that pattern is called Ohio Star. The site that hosted it is not longer active, but you might be able to search online and find it or some variation of it.
    jd

  7. I made all the parts of the pattern of the wedding ring quilt but it didn’t go together right I don’t know why because I did everything by the pattern

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Colorful Maker Hat Crochet Pattern Review

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 bold colourful design, and Lion Brand says it is suitable for makers of all abilities thanks to the easy-to-follow pattern and included colour chart.

This pattern is rated Level 2 Easy (Beginner+), so it feels like a nice choice for confident beginners who are ready to try simple colour changes without diving into anything too fussy. Lion Brand also notes that it is made with super bulky Hometown yarn, which means it should work up fast and give you that lovely chunky finish that always feels extra cozy in cooler weather.

I think that is probably the biggest selling point here. This looks like the kind of project you can actually finish in a short burst of crochet time, and we all know those are the projects that save us when the yarn basket is already overflowing with half-started “I’ll get back to it” plans. Lion Brand says the hat can be finished in just a few hours, which makes it a nice option for gift-making too.

The finished hat measures about 20 inches in circumference and 12 inches high, so it looks like a comfortable, slouchy winter accessory rather than a tiny fitted beanie. The gauge is listed as 7 single crochet and 9 rows over 4 inches, which also gives you a good idea of how quickly this chunky yarn project should move along.

What I like most is that it feels cheerful without being overcomplicated. The colourwork gives it that handmade “look what I made” energy, but the pattern still sounds approachable. If you love easy crochet accessories with a bold finish, this one feels like a good pick. Lion Brand even suggests pairing it with the Maker Legwarmers if you want a matching set.

My overall take? This is a cute, practical pattern for anyone who enjoys easy crochet hat patterns, quick super bulky crochet projects, or colourful accessories that stand out a bit from the usual winter basics. It looks beginner-friendly, fast, and fun, which is a pretty nice combination in my book. That last bit is my opinion based on the pattern details provided by Lion Brand.