This heat wave nearly took the hook out of my hand. Some afternoons it was too hot to even sit with yarn in my lap. So everything I made this summer had to earn its place. Nothing decorative, nothing that would sit in a drawer. If I made it, I […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Valencia Top is a free crochet summer top pattern worked in a simple fan stitch , two rectangles, a two-row repeat, and no complicated shaping. Wear it as a beach cover-up, a lightweight vest, or layer it over a long sleeve as a winter top. If you know how […]
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 […]