What? A Cold Winter! Written by Diva Dan What can I say! Here I am on the hawtest day of our 'where was summer' to give you a pattern that I did last week wearing a sweater and pants. Yes, we have been complaining that we have not had much of a hawt summer but...
Crochet Large Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Your Own Pumpkin Learn how to crochet your own Pumpkin for Halloween, Fall or even Thanksgiving. These make for fabulous home decor items for a centrepiece or strategic fall decorations. This article has all 3 pumpkin sizes as the pattern already has it. However, the tutorial below is only for the large pumpkin that...
Crochet Sock Hats - All Sizes Pattern
Crochet Sock Hats My sock hat is inspired by work socks. They remind me a lot of my dad as he is one of the hardest working people I know. I know my work ethics from my dad with the creativity inspired by my mom. Looking at these socks, it reminds me of seeing these...
How To Crochet Christmas Star Ornament Pattern + Tutorial
Christmas Star Learn how to crochet this Christmas Star Ornament. It consists of 2 pieces and is super easy to make. Great for an added touch to your gift-giving. You can have really playful ideas using this design by mixing different colours to match your own personal style. Pattern Suggestions Crochet Star Stitch Shawl Pattern...
Finger Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to Finger Crochet Finger crochet is pretty straight forward but it does take a bit of getting used to. I remember at camp when tying up a boat to the dock. I would pull way extra loops through the rope just because I could. It's like I was fiddly but also I just...
Crochet Timeless Memories Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Timeless Memory Blanket Learn how to do this stitch combo that makes your crochet projects look vintage or retro. I recently used this stitch combination for a baby project called the Timeless Memories Baby Blanket. For the Timeless Memories Baby Blanket, I used 17 multiples of 6 and then added 4 chains at the...
Crochet Paw Print Pillow Pattern
Crochet Paw Print Pillow The Crochet Paw Print Pillow, designed by Jo from Nova Scotia is a free pattern but also has step by step photographic tutorial on how to create this unique pillow. This crochet paw print pillow is a free pattern. For pet lovers or a great gifting idea for a pet owner,...
Crochet Star Cluster Stitch + Tutorial
Star Cluster Stitch The Star Cluster Stitch is a variation of the famous Crochet Star Stitch. Its variation is in the single crochet rows that are between the clusters. I recently discovered this stitch in a new pattern found on Yarnspirations called the 5 Star Beanie. It's an amazing pattern and has a really nice...
Linda's Yarn Art: Graphghan Maker Service
Graphghan Portrait Pattern Service Linda Charles, sole proprietor of Linda's Yarn Art creates customized graphghan portrait patterns in number format for crocheters. Linda accepts your photography or sketches in digital format and transfers them to an actual pattern for you to follow. Your PDF will come to you with your photograph at the top and...
How to Substitute Yarn for Patterns
Learn How to Substitute Yarn We are constantly bombarded with two questions. They are as follows: I have a size afghan in mind, how much yarn will I need? I have a pattern but not the yarn and want to substitute, how much yarn will I need? Both of these two questions have two completely...
Crochet T-Strap Baby Booties Pattern
Baby Booties Looking for the perfect gift to crochet? These are the Crochet-Strap Booties. It is becoming more trendy to break free of the traditional light pastel colours that are typically associated with babies. Some new mothers love for their baby to stand out from the rest. You can always use this free pattern and...
Crochet Double Layered Braided Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Braided Cowl Hot on fire trend right now is the Crochet Braided Cowls. This trend just suddenly appeared and crocheters are itching to find this pattern. This free pattern appears on My Hobby Is Crochet and was guest blogged by Shehnaaz to show how to do this pattern. Instructions include written patterns, diagrams and even...