Easy Crochet Brick Stitch Scarf

Easy Crochet Brick Stitch Scarf The Easy Crochet Brick Stitch Scarf works up quickly using basic stitches and medium weight yarn. This FREE crochet pattern comes with 2 edging options and the instructions to make your own flower pin! I created this design to wear when I performed as Grandma Josephine in a local community theater’s production of the Willy Wonka Musical. I also crocheted this scarf while on stage to create the illusion that I was gradually making scarves[Read more]

Crochet Hibiscus Summer Wrap

Crochet Hibiscus Summer Wrap The Crochet Hibiscus Summer Wrap is a stunning garment that uses basic crochet stitches and cotton yarn. It can be worn as a cover-up on the beach or over a simple black dress for an elegant evening out. The beautiful Hawaiian hibiscus flowers are the highlight of this wrap making for an eye-catching and unique outfit for spring or summer. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) I found it easiest[Read more]

Crochet Blanket Square Pattern

Crochet Blanket Square Pattern – with a Celtic Knot! This crochet blanket square pattern is Block 12 in the 2026 Moogly CAL! Thank you Tamara Kelly of the mooglyblog.com for the invitation to participate again this year! The Celtic Square Motif is made with basic crochet stitches and Knit Picks Brava Worsted Weight yarn in 3 shades of green. (Thank you to We Crochet for providing the yarn for this project! – Click here to see their website and all the yarny goodness!) For[Read more]

Crochet Mini-Book Pattern for Beginners – FREE & Easy Project

Crochet Mini Book Pattern for Beginners This Crochet Mini Book Pattern is perfect for Beginners and Experienced crocheters who are looking for a quick and cute gift for book lovers! This project uses only single crochet and slip stitch and a small amount of yarn from your stash. Plus, if you are a beginner and do best with a video tutorial, then you can watch the step-by-step demonstration on my YouTube Channel here! To see more of my FREE crochet patterns, please[Read more]

Crochet Daisy Phone Strap

Crochet Daisy Phone Strap This Crochet Daisy Phone Strap is both practical and beautiful! This project is made with Size 3 cotton yarn and some glow-in-the-dark yarn. It can easily be made in varying lengths. Each square motif is just 3 rounds of stitches – perfect for an on-the-go project. Plus, once it’s finished, you’ll have your hands free to do more crocheting without needing to carry your phone! And so you can be successful making this project, I’ve created[Read more]

Celtic Shamrock Pillow

Celtic Shamrock Pillow The Celtic Shamrock Pillow is an easy and fun project made with cotton yarn and simple stitches. It’s a great pattern to try if this is your first attempt at one of my Celtic Knot designs because the stitches are beginner-friendly and the knot is easy to weave. Plus, this crochet pillow is the project for our 2026 Crochet-a-long! Yay! This CAL will begin Friday, April 4th, 2026! This CAL ends May 1st, 2026 – but you[Read more]

Crochet Shamrock Patterns

Crochet Shamrock Patterns Over the years I have designed several crochet shamrock patterns and I thought it would be nice to have them listed all in one place for you. Did you know that a shamrock is basically 3 hearts joined together at the bottom points? And since there are many ways to crochet a heart shape, there are also many ways to crochet a shamrock! I think you’ll enjoy browsing the various projects below and making one in time[Read more]

Easy Bean Stitch Hot Pad

Easy Bean Stitch Hot Pad The Easy Bean Stitch Hot Pad is fun to crochet and works up fast! I LOVE how the color changes look when working this stitch in the beautiful colorways of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton yarn. This bean stitch is the “mini bean stitch” that is a simple variation of a puff stitch. It uses several “yarn overs” on your hook to create the texture and has a great rhythm to it once you[Read more]

Easy Crochet Kindle Sleeve

Easy Crochet Kindle Sleeve The Easy Crochet Kindle Sleeve is a simple project that works up quickly! I love to read and have enjoyed having a Kindle for the last 4 years. I do love having real books in my hands but having the Kindle is also great especially when you finish a book. The next one in the series is right there! Ready to be read – Yay! And it is much easier to travel with the slim Kindle[Read more]

Granny Square Heart Garland

Granny Square Heart Garland The Granny Square Heart Garland is a colorful and easy crochet project that can be hung as a decoration any time of year! I created this garland several years ago when I was designing a large Yarn Bomb project for the Crochet Guild of America’s annual conference. We decorated the hotel with all shapes and sizes of crocheted motifs and projects to add to the fun atmosphere of a bunch of crocheters getting together for classes,[Read more]

Textured Stripes Scarf

Textured Stripes Scarf The Textured Stripes Scarf is an easy 2-row repeat using only the half double crochet stitch! I love how this stitch looks with the Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn. Not only will this crochet scarf keep you warm but it also will keep you stylish during the winter months! Plus, this pattern includes a fun twisted fringe that I have a special way of making (that I have not seen anyone else do). 🙂 (This post[Read more]

Celtic Christmas Bag Charm

Celtic Christmas Bag Charm The Celtic Christmas Bag Charm is a fun and unique project that can be made into a snowflake or star! Bag charms are very popular right now and I love how they add so much character and whimsy to a regular handbag, tote bag or backpack. This crochet bag charm project works up quickly and uses only basic crochet stitches and a small amount of Size 3 cotton crochet thread. (This post includes affiliate links. To[Read more]

Easy Colorful Crochet Mandala

Easy Colorful Crochet Mandala The Easy Colorful Crochet Mandala is truly an easy pattern that works up quickly with its tall stitches and many chain spaces. This project is also great as a stash-buster since you don’t need much of each color! If you look carefully at the pattern of stitches, you’ll see that this project is very similar to the Easy Shimmer Mandala (a FREE pattern that you can find here on this blog). But this easy crochet mandala[Read more]

Crochet Flower Arrangement

Crochet Flower Arrangement The Crochet Flower Arrangement is a simple yet elegant decoration you can crochet for your home or for a gift very easily. It is made with Size 10 cotton crochet thread and mostly chains and basic stitches. While in my local craft store recently I noticed several pretty flower decorations that were made out of black wire. As much as I love colorful flowers, I realized I also love the flower silhouette look because it highlights the[Read more]

Celtic Crochet Bag Charm

Celtic Crochet Bag Charm The Celtic Crochet Bag Charm is a quick and fun project that looks great on your bag, purse or back pack! This Celtic project uses just two basic crochet stitches and one simple variation of one of them. If you have seen my logo (it is on every photo in this post), then you might recognize this knot design. I have been wanting to create a crochet project with my logo knot for several years. So,[Read more]

Crochet Cowrie Bracelet

Crochet Cowrie Bracelet The Crochet Cowrie Bracelet works up quickly and looks like macrame! With some simple crochet stiches and a few easy beading techniques, you can create this unique summer bracelet in no time. When I visited Hawaii I loved beachcombing and finding cowrie shells and I love that they are popular now. They are such an interesting shape and have great texture. Since the plumeria flower is also very prevalent in Hawaii, I picked these plumeria-style flower beads[Read more]

Crochet Flower Keychain

Crochet Flower Keychain The Crochet Flower Keychain is a quick and pretty project that looks great added to your handbag, totebag or keychain! Cutsie keychains are very popular right now and come in every possible shape, size, color and character. Plus, you can use this same pattern to create a hair barrette instead – these are popular now, too. (See the white flower in the photo below) I decided to take one of my previous patterns (The Crochet Flower Scrubbie[Read more]

Celtic Diamond Decoration

Celtic Diamond Decoration The Celtic Diamond Decoration is a quick and unique wall hanging that is made up of simple crochet stitches and a small amount of cotton yarn. This Celtic Knot is the same decorative knot that is in my most recent Celtic square pattern – the Celtic Afghan Square. Find the FREE pattern for that project here! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Celtic Afghan Square = Celtic Diamond Decoration As[Read more]

Crochet Smart Cookie

Crochet Smart Cookie The Crochet Smart Cookie is an adorable and quick project that makes for a great graduation gift complete with its own mini-graduation cap and diploma! 😁 Of course, you can make this cookie project without those details and gift it to someone who you are proud of. I love using velvet yarn to create little stuffed crochet projects with cutesie eyes and other fun embellishments. The velvet yarn makes the finished project very soft and adds great[Read more]

Celtic Afghan Square

Celtic Afghan Square The Celtic Afghan Square is Block 10  in the 2025 Moogly CAL! Thank you Tamara Kelly of the mooglyblog.com for the invitation to participate again this year! The Celtic Afghan Square is made with basic crochet stitches and Red Heart Super Saver Yarn. I decided to try something new this year and have the center of the square be on the diagonal. I LOVE how it looks and am pleased to say that it is easy to turn the diamond shape[Read more]