Crochet Hibiscus Summer Wrap

Crochet Hibiscus Summer Wrap The Crochet Hibiscus Summer Wrap is a stunning garment that uses basic crochet stitches and cotton yarn. It can be worn as a cover-up on the beach or over a simple black dress for an elegant evening out. The beautiful Hawaiian hibiscus flowers are the highlight of this wrap making for an eye-catching and unique outfit for spring or summer. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) I found it easiest[Read more]

Crochet Mandala Wrap

Crochet Mandala Wrap The Crochet Mandala Wrap has been several years in the making! It all started when I saw the beautiful Red Heart Super Saver Polo Stripes yarn at my local craft store. I immediately bought several skeins but had no idea what I was going to make with it. 😉 Then I saw a variety of pretty crocheted “sweater wraps” that have a shawl-like top section with a large back panel that hangs down in the center of[Read more]

Celtic Crochet Capelet

Celtic Crochet Capelet The Celtic Crochet Capelet is a stunning garment that features eye-catching Celtic Knot motifs and a beautiful lacy stitch pattern. I have been wanting to create something like this for a long time and I love how it turned out! All stitches used in this project are basic crochet stitches and the Celtic Knots are easy to weave. This pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as an instant download – click here to purchase! (This[Read more]

Easy Crochet Summer Shawl Round-Up

Easy Crochet Summer Shawl Round-Up I think you’ll be inspired by this list of easy crochet summer shawl patterns! I love to design and crochet shawls for many reasons. Most shawls are one-size-fits-all so they are easy to crochet and gift to others! I love how they take a simple outfit and add eye-catching interest. I often wear crochet shawls with a basic black dress or white top. This really helps the shawl to shine and you feel great wearing[Read more]

Crochet Summer Wrap

Crochet Summer Wrap This Crochet Summer Wrap is a unique poncho-style garment that uses a wide variety of basic crochet stitches and cluster stitches. The body of the wrap is crocheted in rows using treble crochet stitches that are offset. This alternating design with tall stitches gives the wrap a delicate and eye-catching look. Then front and center of this crochet summer wrap you have 3 square flower motifs (4 if you are making sizes L/XL) that create an interesting[Read more]

Celtic Crochet Poncho

Celtic Crochet Poncho This Celtic crochet poncho is one of my favorite Celtic garments I have designed so far. The V-neck yoke and lacy stitching makes for a very flattering poncho that can be worn all year long. I also love how a poncho like this is easy to wear because it is light weight, stays in place and fits sizes small, medium and large! I am calling this lacy wrap “The Celtic Heart Poncho” and have just added the[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]

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 Shawlette

Have you ever crocheted a shawlette? A “shawlette” is exactly what it sounds like – a mini-version of a shawl. I love how they are quick to crochet and can be worn different ways. When I came up with this project idea I started with the beautiful yarn – I loved the colors and the iridescent thread twisted in with the cotton. I had the large scallop edging in mind, too and was looking for a way to use it[Read more]

Easy Crochet Shawl

Easy Crochet Shawl Introducing an easy crochet shawl – the Lacy Shells Shawl! This pattern is simple to follow and creates a very pretty stitch pattern with the alternating shells and open spaces. I love to crochet and design shawls because they are a great canvas for showing off crochet stitches and beautiful yarn. Plus, most shawls fit a variety of sizes and look great on a variety of body types! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full[Read more]

Celtic Pocket Shawl

Celtic Pocket Shawl Introducing a NEW pocket shawl project with an Irish flair – the Celtic Pocket Shawl. This design features 3 Celtic Knots of the same design, just different sizes – one large on the back center and two smaller on the pockets. Crochet Pocket Shawls are fun to crochet and great to wear any time of year because they provide just enough comfort and warmth to take off the chill. I love that they wrap around your shoulders[Read more]

Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl

Have you seen all the crochet pocket shawls that are on the internet? There are so many! Of course, I just had to make my own version. 😉 Introducing the “Textured Trebles Pocket Shawl” made with Bernat’s Blanket yarn in Vintage White. This yarn is thick and super soft so your shawl will be fun to work up fast and keep you very warm. This is a beginner pattern that uses just single crochet and treble crochet stitches in a[Read more]

Summer Petals Shawl

Last summer (2019) when I was at the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) Chain Link Conference everyone was raving about the multi-colored 1000 yard cotton yarn skeins manufactured by Scheepjes and I could quickly see why! The colors were bright and eye-catching and the gradual changes from one color to the next were so pretty. I was drawn to these giant skeins but delayed in buying any since I had many projects already in the works. Well, later in the[Read more]

Soft & Snuggly Mini-Shawl

Have you crocheted with velvet yarn yet? . . .If not, you should definitely try it! I have several free patterns here on the blog using the velvet yarn (Mini-Puppy Rose, Easy Velvety Infinity Scarf and the Red Rose Pin) and am working on posting more. But let’s talk about today’s NEW pattern – the Soft & Snuggly Mini-Shawl. (Be sure to read all the way through to the bottom of this post for a fun extra pattern BONUS!) Bernat’s[Read more]

Celtic Shamrock Shawl Pin & Spring Scallop Shawlette

Celtic Shamrock Shawl Pin and Shawlette The Celtic Shamrock Shawl Pin goes perfectly with the Spring Scallop Shawlette. I have designed several shawls but wanted to try something new – a shawlette. A shawlette is basically a mini-shawl. I love how quickly it worked up and how easy it is to wear. I used a Super Fine (1) yarn that is similar to sock yarn (which would also work) and I love how the Super Fine yarn shows off the[Read more]

Crochetville Blog Tour 2020

Did you know March is National Crochet Month? As if we needed a new excuse to crochet every day? 😉 This month Crochetville is heading up a blog tour that includes designers, hobbyists and teachers all crochet-related. Head on over to their website here to check it all out. Many of the designers featured there are offering all kinds of sweet deals on their patterns for the month of March – be quick so you don’t miss out. In addition[Read more]

Irish Crochet Explosion

**Click on any image of entire shawl to purchase pattern through our affiliate link** Irish Inspiration for the Shawl Over a year ago Jackie Daugherty, the editor at Crochet World, sent me a beautiful piece of antique crochet.  It looks like it was a collar for a child’s garment and was crocheted with thread the size of sewing thread (!). The artistry is truly incredible – many of the motifs are smaller than a nickel and are all joined together[Read more]