This is a free crochet shawl for women over 55: a light, lacy triangle wrap worked in simple double crochet and one repeating V stitch. It uses about half a cake of soft cotton yarn, it works up quickly even if you are still finding your confidence, and it does […]
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f you can chain and repeat one simple stitch, you can make this mesh shrug. It is one of those projects that reminds you crochet does not need to be complicated to feel beautiful The whole thing is worked flat as one long rectangle in a single repeating stitch called […]
Can a beginner crochet granny slippers? Yes, and these are about the friendliest pair you will ever make. You work them in one piece from the toe, in the round, using only the granny stitch and the double crochet. There are no separate squares to sew together and no increases […]
The quickest summer crochet projects to make in under two hours are small, useful things worked in cotton: bottle holders, a bandana, a market bag, washcloths, a little table runner, hot pads, and a set of coasters. Nothing heavy, nothing fussy, just light and breezy makes you can finish in […]
You can make three summer accessories from a single ball of variegated yarn: an envelope bag, a coral scrunchie, and an open headband. All three patterns are free, all three are beginner friendly, and they share one sunny yarn so they make a matching set. The bag and scrunchie are […]
I have to be honest with you , when I started designing this square, I did not expect to love it this much. It started as my contribution to the 2026 Granny Square Month CAL + Bundle hosted by Marie from Underground Crafter, and somewhere in the middle of working […]
Textured crochet stitches are some of my absolute favorites to work with. They add so much personality to a project , from soft and squishy stitches you just want to snuggle up with, to bold and bumpy textures that really make your crochet stand out. I’ve been playing around with […]
The easiest crochet summer bags to make are the ones worked from the bottom up in simple rounds, with a stitch tight enough that you can skip the lining. They need almost no shaping, they travel well, and most of them use a skein or two of cotton at most. […]
The easiest crochet summer tops to make are the ones built from simple rectangles or granny squares in a lightweight cotton or cotton-blend yarn. They need almost no shaping, they work up faster than you’d expect, and instead of clinging, they skim which is exactly what most of us are […]
I have to be honest with you, when I finished this shrug I put it on and I didn’t want to take it off. It’s that kind of piece. Light enough for summer, pretty enough to feel special, and open enough that the breeze actually comes through. That’s exactly why […]