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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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Celtic Crochet Square

Introducing the Celtic Woven Square! This Celtic Woven Square is surprisingly easy to crochet and weave! Welcome to Celtic Knot Crochet where I love to combine my love of Ireland and Celtic Knots with crochet! I am excited to share this NEW and FREE Celtic Knot Crochet pattern with you – Thank you Tamara Kelly of Moogly for inviting me to join in on the 2022 CAL fun! If this is your first Celtic Knot Crochet project – don’t worry. All of[Read more]

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Textured Crochet Mug Rug

Textured Crochet Mug Rug I LOVE textured stitch patterns – don’t you? This Textured Crochet Mug Rug uses a very simple variation of the half double crochet stitch. It is easy enough for a beginner! Plus, this project could be used as a mug rug, dishcloth or spa cloth – you pick! You could also use this stitch pattern to make bigger projects like kitchen towels, throws and afghans – just make sure you do the one tip I share[Read more]

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Simple Crochet Spa Cloth

Simple Crochet Spa Cloth This Simple Crochet Spa Cloth is truly simple to make! Spa cloths make great gifts and get softer and softer the more you use them and wash them! They are basically the same thing as dishcloths but are used for your face or body instead of dirty dishes. Crochet Spa Cloths make great gifts – just pair one with a nice bar of soap and a bottle of lotion in a cute little basket – and[Read more]

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Easy Crochet Mug Rug

Easy Crochet Mug Rug Have you ever crocheted a Mug Rug? They are fun and fast crochet projects that make for great little gifts – just pair them with a pretty mug and some gourmet tea. Mug Rugs are great to use on a side table or on your dinner table to protect the furniture and they add some softness and a comfort-feel to a usually hard surface. Coffee-drinkers and tea-drinkers alike love to use Mug Rugs! **UPDATE! – Now[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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Crochet Tic-Tac-Toe

Crochet Game! Several years ago when I started teaching “Parent-Child” Crochet Workshops, I crocheted some games to have on hand during the workshops as a way for the new students to see all the different possibilities with crochet and give everyone a break from concentrating on learning to crochet. Recently I found this crocheted Tic-Tac-Toe game in my teaching supplies and thought it would be fun to share here on the blog. It works up really quickly and has a[Read more]

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Beginner Baby Blanket

Beginner Baby Blanket This baby blanket is crocheted with a very simple stitch so it is perfect for beginners! I enjoy crocheting with Red Heart’s Unforgettable yarn – it comes in such pretty colorways and has a unique sheen and look to it. When I was working on the Heartfelt Prayer Square, I loved how its easy stitch looked with the Unforgettable yarn (Check out that FREE pattern here). I thought it would make an attractive baby blanket but since[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 Heart Garland

Celtic Heart Garland I have another FREE and NEW pattern for you – the Celtic Heart Garland! If you’ve visited my blog before you may have noticed that I LOVE garlands! I think they are fun to create and see hanging up in your home – they add color, interest and whimsy to any decor! This garland is a combination of 2 FREE previously posted patterns on this blog – the Heartfelt Prayer Square and the Celtic Knot Heart (click[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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Crochet Heart Motif

Crochet Heart Motif: I enjoy crocheting hearts and I love to experiment with stitches and Celtic Knots to create a variety of crochet heart motifs. (You can see a bunch of my crochet heart motif designs on my Free Patterns page here) This time of year (January) it is fun to start working on crochet heart patterns and projects that can be given as gifts on Valentine’s Day. I like to think of the holiday as a great day to[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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DIY Yarn Ornament

DIY Yarn Ornament I love that our family has a tradition to be extra crafty at Christmastime! With this DIY Yarn Ornament we can use all of that craftiness! 😉 We love to create with our hands and always enjoy making a variety of Christmas-themed projects. Ornaments are my favorite projects to create this time of year. So, I came up with this very simple Pom-pom Sheep Ornament – in the photo above you see my crochet version but I’ve[Read more]

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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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Coffee Cup Cozy

Coffee Cup Cozy Nothing like a cool crisp fall morning to make you want to have a hot cup of coffee (or hot cocoa)! Keep your hands protected with this easy coffee cup cozy made with the super soft velvet yarn. I promised another fall pattern using this wonderful pumpkin color of Yarn Bee’s Velvety Smooth yarn and here it is – the Velvet Coffee Cup Cozy! This project is perfect for beginners because it is made with a simple[Read more]

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Pumpkin Garland

Pumpkin Garland This crochet Pumpkin Garland combines my love of fall and garlands into a cute and quick autumn decoration. Nothing says fall in New England like pumpkins! I love how they come in so many shapes, sizes and even various colors. This pumpkin garland features 3 different pumpkins – a tall skinny, a medium round and a short & fat! All are crocheted with simple stitches and pretty cotton yarn. Beautiful Cotton Yarn – Sinfonia For this crochet project[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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Velvet Crochet Pumpkins

Crochet Pumpkins! It’s time to crochet pumpkins! Pumpkins are a great decoration and super fun to crochet. There are so many variations of crochet pumpkins that you can make. When I saw the beautiful “Pumpkin” velvet yarn at my local Hobby Lobby, I just had to design a fall crochet decoration with it! Plus, velvet yarns are back in style now 🙂 They are so fun to design and crochet with! If you haven’t crocheted with them yet, I highly[Read more]