7 Crochet Heart Patterns

This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click  here. Crochet Heart Patterns I love hearts – Their simple and internationally recognizable shape is a classic sign of love and care.  I enjoy perusing Pinterest to see all of the different ways you can create the heart shape using a wide variety of mediums – paper, paint, mosaics, embroidery, natural items, clouds, food and, of course, crochet! This round-up of 7 crochet heart patterns shows how the[Read more]

Super Simple Cup Cozy

This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here. Super Simple Cup Cozy Here is my last quick cozy idea for you this week. This is a great project for beginners because it uses only the single crochet stitch but even if you are an experienced crocheter, you will find this a perfect project for a very quick last minute gift. Have any pretty buttons or large pendant-like beads in your craft stash? They would work[Read more]

Basket Weave Mug Cozy

This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here. Christmas is getting closer and time to make a gift is getting shorter but here is another idea for you!  This cozy uses a basket weave stitch that is made with front and back post stitches. Once you get the hang of working around the posts of stitches (see photos below), the stitch pattern works out quickly and nicely – this project only has 9 rows!  This[Read more]

Braided Stripes Coffee Cozy

This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here Braided Stripes Coffee Cozy This week I would like to share with you 3 free cozy patterns.  Each uses a different stitch and all work up very quickly. I love how these cozies protect your fingers and keep your coffee warm.  The Braided Stripes Coffee Cozy features a neat way to work into hdc’s (half double crochets) that creates a braid-like line running along every other row. [Read more]

Mini-Chevron Infinity Scarf

Crochet Chevron Scarf This crochet chevron scarf is easy to make and feels great around your neck. I love that now it is definitely scarf weather in New England! Have you noticed that everyone wears infinity scarves? They do seem to go on forever as they wrap around your neck more than once creating snuggly volume. I’ve also noticed many accessories and garments that feature the classic zig-zag pattern which many yarn enthusiasts like to refer to as “chevrons”. Crochet[Read more]

Christmas Holly Leaf Scarf

Christmas Holly Leaf Scarf The Christmas Holly Leaf Scarf is a quick and easy Christmas gift that is one size fits all! I created this design several years ago and wear it every Christmas season – I always get many compliments on it and it looks great in photos. It is purely a decorative scarf that looks good over a light green, black or white top. There are 2 versions of this scarf – one that includes 2 to 3[Read more]