This trick or treat basket crochet pattern is a simple single crochet basket worked in two colors, finished with a small crochet flower, and easy enough for a beginner to finish in an evening. It was made for the 2026 Halloween CAL with CAL Central, but the shape and stitches […]
Bags & Accessories
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
This free crochet bow pattern, the Happy Bow, is one of the quickest and most satisfying projects you’ll ever make. With just a 3.5mm hook and a small amount of fingering yarn, you can crochet this beautiful bow in under 30 minutes. Attach it to a bag, make it into […]
If you are looking for an easy crochet bag pattern with a beautiful flower applique, you are in the right place. This free crochet bag pattern is perfect for beginners and includes full step by step written instructions, a materials list, and a video tutorial to guide you through every […]
Who doesn’t love a cozy pair of socks? When curling up with a good book or adding a handmade touch to your wardrobe, these simple toe-up crochet socks are a joy to make. They’re worked from the toe up, so you can easily customize the length and fit. Plus, the […]
If your goal is to create a cozy sanctuary at home, these Cozy Day Slippers are about to become your new best friends. There is something so special about slipping into a pair of shoes you made with your own two hands; it’s an instant ritual of self-care. These slippers […]