Learn how to make a stylish chunky knot-front headband with this free crochet headband tutorial! This project works up quickly and makes an adorable accessory to keep your ears warm this winter! I love a good chunky crochet accessory, and I'm really excited to share this brand new free crochet pattern with you all today! This knot-front crochet headband only requires one ball of yarn and two … [Read more...] about Chunky Knot-Front Headband Free Crochet Pattern
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Meet the Maker: Cara Corey
Meet Cara Corey, a former writer who turned her life long-passion for crafting into a full time gig. Cara specializes in making oversized knitting and crochet projects and teaching classes and workshops on the topic. Read on to learn more about our maker feature! Introduce us to you. I’m Cara from Cara Corey Designs. I grew up in Lawrence, Kansas and went to school in Iowa. Eventually my … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Cara Corey
Chunky Hand Crochet Flower Pillow Pattern
Learn how to hand crochet and make a cute and chunky flower shaped pillow! No hooks or needles are needed to make this fun design. All you need is some Darice Giant Chunky Yarn, your hands, and a little bit of time. As a crocheter, I have always enjoyed working with chunky yarns both because it saves a lot of crocheting time and because I just love the look! When I saw the new Darice Giant … [Read more...] about Chunky Hand Crochet Flower Pillow Pattern
Charcoal Tweed Crocheted Cowl Scarf
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