Classic Crochet Pattern: The Granny Square Blanket

The granny square blanket is a classic accessory that's easily customizable to match any décor.

The granny square blanket is a classic accessory that never quite seems to go out of style. They’re fun to put together and easily customizable to match any décor. Use funky colors for a retro look, or muted hues for a more modern touch. When made in bright colors or pastels with an easy-care yarn,… read more

How to Crochet Classic Granny Squares

Making granny squares is a great crochet project for any skill level, and the design possibilities of these simple motifs are endless.

Granny squares are quick and fun to make. While it’s a classic crochet project that has been around for decades, don’t let the quirky name fool you. Using different colors, sizes, and configurations, the design possibilities of these simple motifs are endless! Making granny squares is a great crochet project for any skill level, including… read more

Free Crochet Pattern: Christmas Tree Ornaments

These ornaments are perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree, stringing into a garland, or topping a present. It's a free crochet pattern that's so quick!

Looking for a quick project to add a little handmade touch to your holiday décor? These cute ornaments are perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree, stringing into a garland, or topping a present. This is a free, beginner-friendly crochet project for those who are new to amigurumi (crochet plush toys or décor). This pattern includes three different… read more

Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern: Flight of Snapdragons

Flight of Snapdragons is an asymmetrical triangle with scallops on one edge. Download the crochet pattern for this lightweight and elegant flowery shawl.

Flight of Snapdragons  is an asymmetrical shallow triangle crocheted with scallops on one edge. This flowery shawl is lightweight and elegant. This intermediate-level pattern is written in US terms and includes 3 pages of written instructions and photographs. Download the pattern and crochet a beautiful lace accessory. The shawl is worked sideways from one side point to… read more

Crescent Shawl Crochet Pattern: Amarie

Amarie is a crochet pattern for a light and lacy crescent-shaped wrap. It's worked in two colors of stripes in varying widths. Download the pattern today.

Amarie  is a crochet pattern for a light and lacy crescent-shaped wrap. It’s worked in two colors of stripes in varying widths. The pattern is written in US crochet terms and includes 3 pages of written instructions and photographs. Download the pattern now. To work a two-color shawl as pictured, you’ll need about 400 yards of light fingering weight yarn… read more

Free Crochet Hat Pattern: Ready for Winter

Baby, it's still cold outside! This free crochet pattern is not just for the holidays. It's a quick and easy pattern, so in almost no time at all your little one can have an adorable hat that will keep him or her cozy all winter long.

Baby, it’s still cold outside! This adorable toddler stocking cap is not just for the holidays. It’s a quick, easy, and free crochet pattern, so in almost no time at all your little one can have an adorable hat that will keep him or her cozy all winter long. Let’s go outside and play! Find the free pattern here.… read more

The Making of the Spill Crochet Shawl

Curious about the specifics on how the Spill crochet shawl is constructed and stitch counts configured? Here I share the details of my design process.

The Spill crochet shawl is a crescent shape with a pattern worked in rows. It uses simple stitches: single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch. The pattern incorporates short rows on one side of the shawl so that the color shifts of the yarn (or stripes, if using multiple yarns) are off-center. Even though the design is simple, you can yield some dramatic… read more

Free Crochet Shawl Pattern: Spill

Spill is a shawl worked in rows in a gradient yarn, with short rows used to create a gradual, off-center color change. Crochet it with a long color-shifting yarn, or use a few different colors to create asymmetrical stripes.

Crochet your own eye-catching lace shawl with this free pattern. Spill  is a shawl worked in rows in a gradient yarn, with short rows used to create a gradual, off-center color change.  Crochet it with a long color-shifting yarn, or use a few different colors to create asymmetrical stripes. The finished shawl is a crescent shape that measures about 48”… read more

Crochet Men’s Scarf Pattern: Parquet

Parquet is a triangular crochet scarf with a textured wooden pattern, created using post stitches. A unique and visually striking accessory for men and women.

Parquet  is a triangular crochet scarf, with a textured wooden pattern that’s created using post stitches. It’s an intermediate-level pattern worked in sections, with each section worked perpendicular to the last. A unique and visually striking accessory for men and women. Finished scarf measures about 45” wide and 21” deep. It uses just one skein of Madelinetosh Prairie yarn, but… read more

How to Block Lace Crochet

Blocking lace crochet is a wonderful way to finish your work and enhance your project's stitch design. Here's the simple 3-step process that I use.

When you block a lace crochet item, your project has a more finished look and the stitch design is enhanced. Blocking knit and crochet items opens up the stitches to give the pattern more definition. You can use blocking to define points for a more distinct shape. It also helps the finished item conform to the expected dimensions. It can help that sweater fit better or… read more

Free Crochet Hat Pattern: Ready for Santa

With this quick and free crochet stocking cap pattern, your little one is ready for their first visit from Santa! Adorable on any little boy or girl.

Make a fun and festive stocking cap for your toddler this season with this FREE crochet pattern. This girl is ready for her first visit from Santa! Your little one can be too, with this simple pattern that looks just adorable on any little boy or girl. The brim is really fluffy, but it’s so quick and easy. It only takes… read more

Crochet Scarf Pattern: Infinite Lifelines

Infinite Lifelines is a looped scarf with cool, wavy stripes. Wear it long or wrap it twice around your neck for extra warmth. Download the crochet pattern.

Infinite Lifelines  is a looped scarf with cool, wavy stripes. Wear it long or wrap it twice around your neck for extra warmth. This scarf is crocheted using dk-weight yarn in two colors. The variety of stitches and fun, curvy lines means this project won’t feel monotonous or boring. The pattern is worked in joined rows to form a long tube, but if… read more