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Spring Basket & Bunny Gnomes Crochet Pattern

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The Spring Basket & Bunny Gnomes Crochet Pattern is a delightful crochet project that is perfect for adding fresh spring notes to your home decor. Designed by Elisa’s Crochet for Annie’s Signature Designs, this pattern includes instructions for creating a beautiful flowered basket and a pair of cute gnomes, with a bunny look, that look like they just snuck in from the garden.

The pattern is worked mostly in single crochet and includes clear instructions on how to make the color changes smoothly and neatly. The finished basket measures 9 inches across and 4 inches high, while the gnomes measure 7 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide, making them the perfect size for any home decor.

The pattern uses Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK light (3) weight acrylic yarn, 2 skeins of white and 1 skein each of green, seaglass, carnation and canary for the basket, and 1 skein each of seaglass, canary, green, blush, white, and carnation for the gnomes. Using this yarn, your finished items will be soft, durable, and easy to care for.

One tip that I’d like to share with you is, when working on the different parts of the pattern, be careful to follow the color changes, as they can be a bit tricky at first. Make sure you have a clear and detailed plan of the colors you want to use as this will help you to keep track of your progress and make sure that your finished items look neat and professional.

Another tip is to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round, this will help you keep track of your stitches and make it easy to count and see your progress as you work.

Get the pattern here: Spring Basket & Bunny Gnomes Crochet Pattern

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The Forest Valley Shawl – Crochet Pattern

This is one of those shawl patterns that feels instantly calming, even before you pick up a hook. The Forest Valley Shawl (After Party Pattern 23) by Scheepjes, available through Jimmy Beans Wool, has a very gentle, nature-inspired feel that really lives up to its name.

What I love about this design is how wearable it is. Some shawls are beautiful but awkward to style; this one feels practical in the best way. It drapes naturally, sits nicely on the shoulders, and works just as well for everyday wear as it does for something a little dressier. It’s the sort of piece you grab when the air cools in the evening and you don’t want anything heavy.

From a crochet perspective, this is a lovely “slow and steady” project. The stitch pattern has enough variation to keep your interest, but it’s not overly complicated. It’s very much the kind of crochet you can sink into — the sort that lets your mind wander while your hands keep moving. Perfect for quiet afternoons or evening crochet sessions.

Skill-wise, this one is best suited to confident beginners moving into intermediate territory. If you’re comfortable following a pattern and keeping your stitch count in check, you’ll enjoy this a lot. It’s also a great pattern for appreciating beautiful yarn — especially colourways that shift and flow, as the shawl really lets them shine.

Overall, the Forest Valley Shawl is one of those free crochet patterns that feels thoughtful and soothing. It’s wearable, relaxing to make, and finished with a look that feels timeless rather than trendy. If you enjoy shawls that are as comforting to crochet as they are to wear, this one is definitely worth bookmarking.