One thing that I love about crochet is the way you can combine simple stitches to make fun patterns and textures. This crochet cowl scarf pattern uses a simple combination of double crochet and chain stitches to create the stitch pattern. Because it uses basic stitches in an easy repeat, it is a great pattern for beginners that want something a little more interesting than just plain double … [Read more...] about Charcoal Tweed Crocheted Cowl Scarf
Striped Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
I love making handmade baby gifts. I thought a soft, snuggly, striped crochet baby blanket would be a perfect gift for a winter baby. Obviously you could choose to make the blanket in any colors you want but I choose blues, gray, and white because they are colors that make me think of winter. The blanket is made with All Things You Essential Acrylic Yarn which comes in a large variety of colors … [Read more...] about Striped Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Chunky Crochet Hat with Pom Pom
About a month or so ago I made this crochet cowl pattern with some nice super bulky weight yarn. The stitch uses half double crochet worked in the back or third loop to make it look like it was knit instead of crocheted. Today I am sharing the pattern for a matching easy crochet hat made from the same yarn so that they are a matching set. I used the same stitch around the hat and added a big pom … [Read more...] about Chunky Crochet Hat with Pom Pom
Crocheted Snowflake Ornament Pattern
Traditionally, crocheted snowflakes are made with thread and a tiny hook. Mine are made with yarn and a larger hook. Thread snowflakes can be amazing in their detail. They can be really pretty to hang on your tree. The problem is I don't love working with thread on projects like that. I also don't love the blocking and stiffening involved in making them perfect. I made several one year for … [Read more...] about Crocheted Snowflake Ornament Pattern
Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Christmas is just around the corner and I like to get an early start on my Christmas crafting. The last few months of the year are always so busy and I always have a long list of things I would like to make, if I don't get started early I end up running out of time. One of the things I wanted to make this year was a crocheted Christmas stocking. Follow along for my free crochet stocking … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Chunky Knit-Look Crochet Cowl Pattern
Fall is officially here which means it is crochet season. I like to crochet all year long and there are plenty of crochet projects for any time of the year, but once the weather starts to cool off it is time for hats and scarves and blankets. Chunky yarn is my favorite for scarves and cowls because it just looks warm and cozy! I also love the fact that it works up pretty fast so you can complete … [Read more...] about Chunky Knit-Look Crochet Cowl Pattern
