Crochet Scrubbie Pattern

Crochet Scrubbie Pattern Crochet Scrubbies are easy to make and very practical in the kitchen. Scrubbies are abrasive little washcloths that fit in the palm of your hand that help you clean your dishes, pots and pans. This crochet scrubbie pattern works up very fast and uses only basic crochet stitches. The key to making this crochet scrubbie is the special “scrubbie yarn” that I used. I really enjoyed working with this yarn that is meant for these washcloths –[Read more]

Crochet Bedside Pocket

Crochet Bedside Pocket There are so many different types of crochet organizers you can make for your home – this Crochet Bedside Pocket is a practical and simple project that can make your life easier. This crochet storage near your bed has 2 large pockets that can hold a variety of items: books, tissues, a TV remote, magazines and even snacks! The large pockets are made with a pretty textured stitch of single crochet and double crochet. Heart and Star[Read more]

Free Crochet Hot Pad Pattern

Free Crochet Hot Pad Pattern A Crochet Hot Pad is not only easy and quick to make but it is also very practical in the kitchen. You can use crochet hot pads to handle the hot pots, pans and trays coming out of your oven but I like to use them on my dining table under warm serving dishes. I love that crochet hot pads add a decoration and charm to your table setting while also protecting your table from[Read more]

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]

Crochet Mug Cozy

Crochet Mug Cozy – Easy and Celtic! Today I have a free crochet mug cozy pattern for you. It’s easy and quick! A crochet mug cozy helps protect your hands when holding a hot drink and it can help keep your drink warm. This cozy pattern includes buttons so it is simple to take on and off and use with a variety of mugs. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Celtic Knot Decoration[Read more]

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]

Free Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern

Free Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern for Beginners Crochet Coasters are some of the best projects to make for gifts! They are small and quick and very practical whether you like to drink hot or cold beverages. This free easy crochet coaster pattern is perfect for beginners – you only use the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch! I crocheted my Celtic Knot Coasters in Christmas colors but you can make these in any color you wish to go with[Read more]

Christmas Crochet Garland

Christmas Crochet Garland When I think of Christmas decorations my mind often goes to crochet garlands – I love them! I think they bring a lot of interest and cheer to a space. This Christmas Crochet Garland combines frosted cookies, candy canes and star cookies all using simple crochet stitches and basic assembly techniques. In this blog post I share with you the FREE Christmas crochet garland pattern along with several photos so you can see the stitches and constructions[Read more]

Crochet Snowflake

Crochet Snowflake Pattern Today I have a new crochet snowflake pattern to share with you! The Celtic Floral Snowflake crochet pattern features a simple Celtic Knot at its center and delicate crochet stitches around the outer edges to create the snowflake shape. You can purchase this pattern in my Etsy shop here. Thank you for your support! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) The Beauty of Crocheting with Thread When I was first[Read more]

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]

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]

Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Textured crochet dishcloths in light green and dark pink on a white wood background

Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – for Beginners! Crochet dishcloths are one of the easiest and best gifts to give others – co-workers, neighbors, family and friends – because they are one size fits all and everyone has to clean dishes! This free dishcloth pattern uses simple crochet stitches so even a beginner would have success with it. By combining these crochet stitches you get a pretty texture that not only looks good but works well in cleaning dishes. Stitches in this[Read more]

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]

Crochet Pumpkin Pie Pattern

Crochet Pumpkin Pie Piece made with orange velvet yarn and has a cute face on it

Crochet Pumpkin Pie Pattern This Crochet Pumpkin Pie Pattern is perfect for decorating for Thanksgiving! I LOVE to decorate for fall and when it gets to November I enjoy adding Thanksgiving-themed pieces to my autumn decor so I decided to come up with this crochet pumpkin pie pattern. This cute little Crochet Pumpkin Pie is going front and center for sure! I think when you add eyes to any project, it makes you smile; plus, the cutsie eyes on this[Read more]

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]

Cute Crochet Animals

Small and cute crochet animal with a mushroom top made with red and white velvet yarn

Cute Crochet Animals Have you ever made any cute crochet animals? I highly recommend it! It is fun to create something that is quick, easy and super cute. It is also a lot of fun to give these types of projects as gifts – when you present them to someone, they always smile and claim that the cuteness brightens their day. 🙂 Here is an easy and FREE crochet pattern for you that I’m calling the “Mushroom Cuties”. Crochet Mushrooms[Read more]

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]

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]

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]

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]