Granny Square Cozy

Granny Square Cozy – for Rocks! I love the classic look of the traditional crochet Granny Square so I created this Granny Square Cozy pattern several years ago. Today I am going to share the FREE easy pattern with you – a project I like to call, “Granite Grannies” since there are many granite rocks in my home state! This project works best with smooth rocks that are between 3″ and 6″ in diameter. This pattern is very simple to[Read more]

Crochet Mason Jar Lantern

Crochet Mason Jar Lantern I love the look of mason jars! So, I created this Crochet Mason Jar Lantern out of Size 3 cotton crochet thread and a pretty lacy crochet stitch. Can you tell which stitch it is? It is the Solomon’s Knot! At first glance this stitch looks complicated but it really isn’t that difficult to do. It is a unique variation of the single crochet stitch. If you’ve never tried the Solomon’s Knot before, I highly recommend[Read more]

Crochet Mandala Decoration

Crochet Mandala Decoration I love to make a crochet mandala decoration to hang in my home. They are reminiscent of crochet doilies that were very popular decorations about 100 years ago. These “modernized doilies” look great stretched across a metal ring with some pretty ribbons hanging down. I love how the stretching really helps the pattern of the stitches stand out and the lacy details shine! The Marvelous Mandala is Crocheted with a Variety of Stitches I am calling this[Read more]

Crochet Flower Scrubbie

Crochet Flower Scrubbie I love the scrubbie yarn you can get now and I love flowers so I thought I would combine the two to create this Crochet Flower Scrubbie! This project works up quickly with basic crochet stitches and a small amount of the bulky yarn. I think this would make a great hostess gift with a matching “Two Color Dishcloth” (found here) – It could also be a great co-worker or teacher gift since everyone needs to wash dishes![Read more]

Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow

Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow The Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow is a unique home decor accent that uses a wide variety of crochet stitches and a small amount of yarn. I love to crochet red, white and blue projects especially since my birthday is near the 4th of July and I grew up celebrating both days together with a lot of red, white and blue decorations! (For more patriotic crochet projects, scroll down to see the links to the free patterns.)[Read more]