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Crochet Pattern – Willow Lace Vest

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Telling you that I am in love with this vest and stitch pattern would be an understatement. It’s absolutely stunning.  It fits in perfect for anyone wanting a BOHO light vest for a kaftan styled wardrobe. You can see the full crochet pattern over on the Lion brand blog. 

Edited to add * This image shows the lace in a Camel yarn color.

Comments

  2. Paid for it – severely lacking in instructions for the side panels. If anyone has completed this project and has figured out what she’s talking about, please post it somewhere so others can finish it. Thanks!

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Crochet Colourful Doily Pillow – Bright, Easy, and a Great Scrap Yarn Project

This is a fun little crochet home decor project with plenty of color and texture. The idea is simple: crochet a round doily using different colors in each round, then attach it to a pillow case for a bright, handmade finish. The materials list is very basic too — just crochet yarn or thread, a hook, scissors, a pillow case, and a hot glue gun.

What I like about this one is that it feels very approachable. The pattern sticks to basic stitches like double crochet, chain, and slip stitch, and each round builds on the last with easy color changes. The tutorial even encourages you to get creative and change the pattern as you go, which makes it feel more relaxed and forgiving than a super strict doily pattern.

It is also a good stash-buster, especially if you have random bits of crochet cotton or thread hanging around. You can stop when the doily reaches the size you need, then attach it to the front of a pillow case, so there is plenty of room to customize the look.

The only part some crafters may side-eye a little is the hot glue gun step. Even in the comments, readers mention they would rather stitch the doily onto the pillow by hand so it stays softer and can be salvaged later. Honestly, I agree — I’d probably sew it on too.

Overall, this is a cheerful, beginner-friendly crochet pillow idea that is more about creativity than precision. If you enjoy easy crochet decor projects with a colorful handmade feel, this one is a sweet weekend make.