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Crochet Shamrock Square Pattern

Crochet Shamrock Square Pattern This Crochet Shamrock Square Pattern is another FREE Irish-inspired crochet project for you! This Shamrock Pattern is crocheted with Red Heart Soft yarn in some lovely colors – Guacamole, Dark Leaf, Tangerine and Off-White. This yarn has such a pretty sheen and so easily glides on your hook that you’ll have this square finished in no time! And lately I am loving the combination of greens, oranges and whites 🙂 (This post includes affiliate links. To[Read more]

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10 FREE Easy Beginner Crochet Scarf Patterns

Scarves are one of the best projects to crochet especially if you are a beginner. But whether you are a beginner or not, you will find this list of 10 FREE easy beginner crochet scarf patterns useful. You’ll find that many of them have one or two-row repeats and use basic stitches or easy variations of basic stitches. This means they could be great patterns for crocheting while watching TV and waiting for an appointment. Crochet Scarves make for great[Read more]

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Crochet Shamrock Earrings

Crochet Shamrock Earrings These Crochet Shamrock Earrings are so fun to make! The shamrock shape is easy to replicate with crochet stitches. I love how the Trinity Knot works so well with the 3 petals/leaves of a shamrock and thought it would be fun to take the basic design of my Celtic Trinity Shamrock Garland and make it smaller into these crochet shamrock earrings! Click here or any image to purchase this pattern from my Etsy Shop. Celtic Knot and[Read more]

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Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern This time of year you can see hearts everywhere you go! I love the shape and symbol of a heart and have created many different kinds of crochet heart patterns over the years. Today I have a NEW crochet heart pattern to share with you and it’s FREE! Crochet Heart – Lacy and Quick! This small crochet heart motif is quick to make and uses a small amount of yarn. I am calling it the “Little Lacy[Read more]

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Crochet Bookmark Pattern

Crochet Bookmark Pattern Today I have a FREE crochet bookmark pattern for you! I love to read and often will make notes in the books I’m reading which means having a pen handy is very helpful. That’s where this crochet bookmark pattern comes in!  It holds a pen or pencil in its cute little pocket and also keeps your place in a book.  This would also be a great addition to a backpack to help a student you know be[Read more]

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Crochet Snowman Scarf

Crochet Snowman Scarf with snowman faces on the pockets on ends of scarf

Crochet Snowman Scarf – FREE pattern I love to crochet holiday projects this time of year and am excited to share this fun Crochet Snowman Scarf with you! A crochet scarf makes for a great gift or a craft fair item. I love how they are one-size-fits-all and add interest to any coat or outfit. Details about the Crochet Snowman Scarf This is a simple scarf to crochet using a two-row repeat for the main stitch consisting of chains and[Read more]

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Crochet Bag

White crochet bag with colorful circle motif and small heart motif on top

Crochet Bag – FREE pattern You can never have too many bags, right? Especially crochet bags? 😉 I love collecting bags for my crochet projects, groceries, traveling, gifting and spending a day outdoors. Now I have a crochet bag pattern for you that has another special purpose! Fostering an “Attitude of Gratitude” This past summer I saw a unique bag in a gift shop and I love the idea that came with it. The bag had 2 pockets and a[Read more]

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Crochet Earrings – Quick & Elegant

Coral teardrop crochet earrings with green faceted teardrop beads in the center

Crochet Earrings – Quick & Elegant If you have visited this blog before, you know that I love to crochet and design jewelry. These Quick & Elegant Crochet Earrings are now some of my favorites to make! These are truly quick because they are crocheted with just 2 rounds! To make these crochet earrings you need to know how to do a slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet – all basic crochet stitches. Some basics about[Read more]

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Easy Beginner Crochet Shawl

Easy Beginner Crochet Shawl which is a large blue triangular shawl held up behind a woman's back in the woods with yellow leaved trees in the background

Easy Beginner Crochet Shawl Attention beginner crocheters! Here is a triangular shawl that really is an easy beginner crochet shawl – yay! If you are a beginner crocheter and would like to make something to wear, I highly recommend making a shawl. Crochet shawls are usually made as a “one-size-fits-all” and offer not only warmth but also comfort. Crochet shawls can go with a variety of outfits and can be crocheted in all kinds of yarn to make them suit[Read more]

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Crochet Pumpkin Bag

Pumpkin Treat Bag This cute crochet pumpkin bag can’t wait to go Trick or Treating with your little one! In this blog post I give you all the steps you need to make one of these pumpkin bags. You’ll find the detailed pattern, a list of special stitches and several close-up color photos to help you be successful. Plus, crochet projects with eyes, arms and legs are so much fun to create! 🙂 This crochet pumpkin bag base is made[Read more]

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Crochet Prayer Shawl

Comfort for Cara Shawl Several years ago I taught a local crochet class in which we all crocheted a prayer shawl. Everyone did a great job with their project and several students went on to make many more for friends and family who needed a “crochet hug”. Since then I have wanted to publish the pattern here and make a video tutorial to go with it -and today’s the day that the pattern is available! **UPDATE! The step-by-step video tutorial[Read more]

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Crochet Water Bottle Cozy

Crochet Water Bottle Cozy Several years ago I was given a water bottle that had a company logo on it – I loved the size and shape of the water bottle but did not like the company logo. So . . . I covered the white logo with black sharpie but discovered the water bottle needed some spiffy-ing up and that’s when this crochet water bottle cozy was born! I saw many water bottle cozies made with paracord and macrame[Read more]

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Mini Crochet Backpack

Mini Crochet Backpack It’s back-to-school time and many students are packing their backpacks for classes and activities. Here is a fun little backpack-style bag that can be attached to your big backpack and filled with the essentials – money, credit cards, lip balm, hand sanitizer and/or keys. This entire project uses mainly one stitch – single crochet! Plus, I created 3 versions of this mini-backpack using Size 3 thread (blue), Size 3 yarn (pink) and Size 4 yarn (green) –[Read more]

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Boho Mandala Necklace

Boho Mandala Necklace This mandala necklace is easy to crochet. I love to crochet jewelry and mandalas and this project features both!  I created 2 versions (one large and one small) using a very similar stitch pattern and the same embellishments so that you can easily create the size that best suits your style. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Rings and Beads This mandala necklace project uses 2 types of rings that[Read more]

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Crochet Hat

Easy Crochet Hat This easy crochet hat uses simple stitches and beautiful color-changing yarn. A long time ago one of my daughters had a cute knitted hat that had 2 pom-poms – She looked adorable in it and ever since then I have been wanting to create a crochet pattern/version of the hat. I love how the 2 pom-poms look like ears – doesn’t it look so cute from the back, too? Stitches Used in this Easy Crochet Hat Pattern[Read more]

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Celtic Necklaces

Round-up of Celtic Necklaces If you visited my blog before, then you know I love to crochet jewelry – especially necklaces! I love how they are quick and use a small amount of supplies. There have been many times that I have created a brand new necklace design to wear later that same day for a special event or occasion! Read on below to see a variety of Celtic-inspired necklaces that use mostly simple stitches and very basic jewelry techniques.[Read more]

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Crochet Heart Patterns

Crochet Heart Patterns Some of my most favorite designs have been crochet heart patterns. I first started designing crochet projects for publication in 2012 – I can’t believe that was over 10 years ago! I have really enjoyed the creative outlet it provides.  Over the 10+ years of designing I have made several of these heart-themed projects and I thought it would be fun to share a list with you since Valentine’s Day is coming up. And designing heart patterns[Read more]

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Celtic Knot Heart

Celtic Knot Heart I created this project several years ago and it has been one of my most popular patterns since. The stitches used in this heart are very simple and so is the Celtic Knot pattern making it perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. There is a video tutorial (link below) to help you weave the knot and step-by-step photos below. I also show you how to make each version – the keyring and the Christmas ornament. Which[Read more]

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Easy DIY Pendant Necklace

Easy DIY Pendant Necklace I love to crochet jewelry because it is quick and creative. I also love to collect beads and charms especially when they are on sale! 🙂 So, I came up with the Easy DIY Pendant Necklace design to put several of my pretty charms to good use. For each necklace you just crochet a small circle with Size 3 crochet thread (There are a few variations I include below), attach the charm and put it on[Read more]

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Crochet Cable Scarf

Christmas Cabled Scarf Have you tried crochet cables? I had never heard of them until about 15 years ago and have been intrigued by them ever since. Most crochet cable stitches use post stitches to create the look of stitches passing over and under each other. A post stitch is when you work around the post (or stem) of a stitch (instead of working into the loops on top) – this creates texture because now your stitches pop-out in front[Read more]