Crochet Shamrock Cowl

Crochet Shamrock Cowl I love to decorate with shamrocks at this time of year and I really enjoy crocheting shamrocks! (I love crocheting shamrocks so much that in the past 2 weeks I published 2 NEW shamrock patterns – the Crochet Shamrock Square and the Celtic Shamrock Wall Hanging – if you love shamrocks like me, I encourage you to check them out!) This Crochet Shamrock Cowl is another fun Irish-inspired project that you can make and wear in honor[Read more]

10 FREE Easy Beginner Crochet Scarf Patterns

Scarves are one of the best projects to crochet especially if you are a beginner. But whether you are a beginner or not, you will find this list of 10 FREE easy beginner crochet scarf patterns useful. You’ll find that many of them have one or two-row repeats and use basic stitches or easy variations of basic stitches. This means they could be great patterns for crocheting while watching TV and waiting for an appointment. Crochet Scarves make for great[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 Snowman Pocket 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 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 Cable Scarf

Christmas Cabled Scarf Have you tried crochet cables? I had never heard of them until about 15 years ago and have been intrigued by them ever since. Most crochet cable stitches use post stitches to create the look of stitches passing over and under each other. A post stitch is when you work around the post (or stem) of a stitch (instead of working into the loops on top) – this creates texture because now your stitches pop-out in front[Read more]