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 […]
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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 […]
This post is updated daily from June 1–15, 2026. Bookmark it and come back every day for a new pattern and a new coupon code! Welcome, welcome, welcome! I am so happy you are here. This is the All Summer Crochet Blog Hop 2026, and I have been dreaming about […]
You know those mornings when you want to look put-together but you really just want to be comfortable? That is exactly why I made this poncho. I put it on over a plain black top and my husband said, “Oh, you look nice today.” That is all I needed to […]
If you’ve been looking for a crochet bag that looks expensive, feels satisfying to make, and actually gets compliments every time you carry it, this is the one. This waffle stitch Japanese knot bag combines two of the most beautiful things in crochet: the deeply textured waffle stitch and the […]
Every crochet bag strap stretches eventually. You finish your bag, you are proud of it, you carry it once and by the end of the day the strap is hitting your knees. It is not your yarn. It is not your hook. It is the construction. These three straps solve […]
I made this for myself. That is where this whole thing started. It was close to Valentine’s Day and I decided that this year, I am going to love myself a little more. No waiting for someone to give me something nice. I am going to make myself something beautiful. […]
If you want a border that looks impressive but takes almost no skill to make, this is the one. The braided crochet border uses just two things: a slip stitch and a chain. That is the entire stitch repeat. The trick that makes it look so neat and professional is […]
I decided to make a blanket. Not just any blanket but one that would teach me something. Or more honestly, one that would remind me why I love this craft so much. Twelve sections, twelve different stitches, all worked in the same yarn, so the whole thing grows together into […]
If you have ever finished crocheting a bag and thought it looks fine, but something is missing, this is the tutorial for you. A picot border is the answer. It takes less than 20 minutes, uses the same yarn you already have, and completely transforms the edge of any crochet […]