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Crochet Dog Hat

This crochet dog hat is made with simple stitches and mostly medium weight acrylic yarn (Red Heart Super Saver). It works up quickly and has some fluffy yarn accents on the brim and ear flaps. The doggie model is our sweet little Sadie – she is a mini-dachshund who loves to wear sweaters, hats and costumes throughout the day. Every time we put this bomber hat on her it makes us smile. It actually does a great job of keeping[Read more]

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Easy Crochet Scrunchie

Easy Crochet Scrunchie This week’s FREE pattern is a Velvet Scarf Scrunchie! It works up super fast – I was able to make mine in less than a half an hour and it makes for a great gift. I have A LOT of velvet yarn from various manufacturers and thought it would be fun to use it again for this project because it gives great volume and looks so luxurious. But if you don’t have velvet yarn (or would prefer[Read more]

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Crochet Headband

Crochet Headband Here’s another fun fall project for you using the wonderful Velvet yarn – The Velvet Headband! This is a simple and quick crochet headband. The stitch used in this I also incorporated into the Textured Trebles Pocket Shawl and the Recycle Crochet Floor Pillow (see these FREE patterns here and here) – I love how this stitch looks with thick yarn and I LOVE that it is easy to create with just a 2-row repeat! If you saw[Read more]

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Crochet Design Journey

Every project I create has a unique process as I take it from idea to finished design. I thought it would be interesting to explain the “design journey” of the Twilight Shawlette in this blog post. The Twilight Shawlette is a FREE pattern that you can find here on this blog. Wowed by the Yarn! Every time I stop by Hobby Lobby to pick up a craft supply, I always take a stroll through the yarn aisle. 🙂 Often there[Read more]

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Crochet Shawlette

Have you ever crocheted a shawlette? A “shawlette” is exactly what it sounds like – a mini-version of a shawl. I love how they are quick to crochet and can be worn different ways. When I came up with this project idea I started with the beautiful yarn – I loved the colors and the iridescent thread twisted in with the cotton. I had the large scallop edging in mind, too and was looking for a way to use it[Read more]

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DIY Wedding Accessory

I enjoy attending weddings that have several handmade elements in them. It is a treat to see the homemade touches that are personalized for the bride and groom and their families. I think it makes the ceremony, reception and entire day so much more meaningful and special. So, here is one unique DIY wedding accessory that you can make for yourself (or someone you know) to add that special touch while honoring your Irish heritage and/or incorporating your love of[Read more]

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Easy Crochet Shawl

Easy Crochet Shawl Introducing an easy crochet shawl – the Lacy Shells Shawl! This pattern is simple to follow and creates a very pretty stitch pattern with the alternating shells and open spaces. I love to crochet and design shawls because they are a great canvas for showing off crochet stitches and beautiful yarn. Plus, most shawls fit a variety of sizes and look great on a variety of body types! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full[Read more]

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Crochet Projects with Cotton yarn – Sinfonia!

Welcome! Welcome to Celtic Knot Crochet! Are you here for the Annie’s Facebook Live Yarn Giveaway? So glad you popped over for a visit! Enjoy reading my reasons for loving the wonderful Sinfonia yarn by Omega (which you can purchase here) and this list below of my crochet designs that use it – Please leave a comment below (by July 26th) telling us which one is your favorite to enter the giveaway! Thank you to James at Creative Yarn Source[Read more]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Crochet Something for Mom! Mother’s Day is a wonderful time of year to make a special and meaningful gift for Mom! All mothers know that being a mom is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs on the planet. As a mom you give love, hugs, advice, meals, time, energy and more to your children 24/7 when they are young and “on call” when they are grown. Because of all this, your mom or[Read more]

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Crochet Pattern Bundle

Spring has sprung, and while I don’t ever want to put my crochet hook down, I do start to work on lighter-weight projects. So my thoughts turn to lace! Lace to make – challenging stitches, airy patterns, gorgeous lightweight yarns – and lace to wear – the perfect items to get me from Spring to Summer or Summer to Fall. In honor of Spring I joined 33 of my crochet designer colleagues and created the Crochet for Me Lace Bundle.[Read more]

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Celtic Crochet Necklace

Celtic Necklace This Celtic Necklace was part of a special art display several years ago. I taught crochet at an art school that is affiliated with a local art museum. The museum held a special art display for the school’s instructors and I chose to have this Celtic Princess Necklace be a part of the art show. The original piece was crocheted in all silver metallic embroidery thread. Now the Celtic Necklace pattern is available in my Etsy shop here[Read more]

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Crochet Shamrock Decoration

Crochet Shamrock Decoration The idea for this crochet shamrock decoration was born over 10 years ago when I submitted my first group of ideas to a publisher. A different idea was accepted and became my first published design, the Celtic Knot Scarf , and this shamrock went into ‘hibernation’. 🙂 Click here to purchase this pattern in my Etsy Shop Many Motifs Make a Pretty Garland! Well, I recently found my notes for this crochet shamrock decoration and worked up[Read more]

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Celtic Heart Valentine Projects

Celtic Heart Projects Here are 3 of my Celtic Heart Projects. Over the years I have designed several crochet projects using the heart shape – it’s one of my most favorite type of projects to design! Hearts are very easy to crochet and fun to incorporate in all sorts of projects. The Classic Heart Shape – A Beautiful Symbol The heart is a wonderful and universal symbol of love all over the world. You probably use it all throughout the[Read more]

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Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl

Have you seen all the crochet pocket shawls that are on the internet? There are so many! Of course, I just had to make my own version. 😉 Introducing the “Textured Trebles Pocket Shawl” made with Bernat’s Blanket yarn in Vintage White. This yarn is thick and super soft so your shawl will be fun to work up fast and keep you very warm. This is a beginner pattern that uses just single crochet and treble crochet stitches in a[Read more]

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Cable Crochet Cowl

Cable Crochet Cowl This Cable Crochet Cowl is full of texture due to its 3 rows of braided crochet cables! Crochet cables add great texture to your projects. They use what is called “post stitches” because you work around the ‘stem‘ of the next stitch, not into the top loops as usual. It takes a little getting used to but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making beautiful cables in no time. (This post includes affiliate links.[Read more]

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Easy Crochet Infinity Scarf

Easy Crochet Scarf This Easy Crochet Scarf is crocheted with a yarn I just couldn’t resist buying at my local Hobby Lobby. Have you ever seen a skein of yarn in the store that is so pretty you just have to buy it right then and there? And, of course, you have no specific plans for it but you just gotta have it? 🙂 Well, that is what happened when I saw the yarn pictured below by Yarn Bee –[Read more]

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Easy Crochet Cord Keeper Pattern

Here is another mandala project that is very similar to the Mandala Driftwood Decoration (that you can see here) but this time it is combined with a practical purpose! This project is a cute keeper for all of your device cords. Charging cords and headphone cords often get lost or mangled and tangled. With this Mandala Cord Taco you can keep them tidy and safe so they work for a long time and are easy to find. Doesn’t it look[Read more]

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Easy Colorful Crochet Scarf

Easy Colorful Scarf The gorgeous colors in this easy colorful scarf are done automatically by the yarn! Can you believe it? I only had to weave a few ends! It’s fun when the yarn does all the color-work for you. The stitch I used for the entire scarf is a repeating basic stitch done in a unique way. The technique is often used for more advanced crocheters but since it repeats every stitch, I think even beginners would be successful[Read more]

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5 Quick & Pretty Crochet Christmas Projects

As you may know I love to design and crochet quick and pretty projects! Many of my days are very full with homeschooling and teaching and the little fast projects fit my lifestyle very well. This blog is full of quick and pretty projects. As I was looking over the “Free Patterns” page, I realized that several of the designs could work as Christmas-themed projects with just a few small changes or adjustments. So, here are 5 FREE patterns (originally[Read more]

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Crochet Christmas Earrings

Crochet Christmas Earrings Christmas will be here before you know it so I have a quick project for you – Crochet Christmas Earrings made with little holly leaves! I have always loved the shape and look of holly leaves – we have a few bushes in our yard and they always look great. Deep green waxy and pointy leaves with bright red berries – the birds love them, too. 🙂 Of course, the holly and its berries are part of[Read more]