This design combines ideas from my Fast-Forward Chevron Purse and the many patterns I produced using the millstone stitch. I got a little inspiration from a zig-zag hearts design I saw on You Tube. I wanted to make a fun little coin purse similar to one I’d bought in a clothing store years ago before I learned to crochet. The…
Happy New Year! Here is my first pattern of 2019! I hope you like it! This simple cupcake hat is part of a bigger design I’ll be releasing in the next week or two. I’m really excited about it! UPDATE: It’s finished! Take a look at my UNICORN CUPCAKE BEANIE! However, I thought this basic cupcake hat looked great on…
Creating the diamond stitch in the round can be a little complicated. So, I thought it would be helpful if I made a video tutorial for you to crochet along with. In this video I make a diamond cuff to demonstrate. I start by chaining 24, but since the diamond stitch is a 4 stitch repeat, you can start by…
With Memorial Day on Monday I was in the mood for a red, white and blue project. I wanted to do something small that everyone would enjoy so I decided to make these fun star shaped coasters. These coasters are quick and easy to make so beginners can enjoy this pattern too. I also made a helpful video tutorial which…
Here is a simple pattern for some triangles. They are worked single crochet in the round and can be made larger by adding more rounds. I’ve included a video tutorial which you can crochet along with if you prefer. Start with a magic ring Rnd 1: Ch 1, 5 sc in ring, sl st in top of 1st sc to…
I needed to make an oval but didn’t have much luck in finding something suitable. I wanted to work in the round rather than in a spiral and I also wanted something that was written very simply. So, since I couldn’t find what I wanted I had to go figure it out myself until I got something I was happy…
Here’s another spiral Granny Square I came up with while experimenting with yarn. I’ve written out the free crochet pattern and made a video tutorial for you. Maybe you can make lots and turn them into a fun granny square afghan blanket, or just make one and keep increasing until it’s enormous! Pattern in US terminology Red Heart Super Saver…
So last night I was playing around with some yarn. I knew I could make a spiral Granny Square but wondered if I could do it with the traditional Granny Square shells. This is what I came up with. Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Soft White, Shocking pink, Lavender, Teal This pattern uses US terminology Hook – I/9 –…
I love working in spirals and learned how to start a crochet spiral a while ago. I’ve made quite a few different styles of spiral hats and now I’ve figured out how to make the spiral into an egg shape for Easter. This crochet spiral egg makes a cute kid-friendly Easter decoration. The kids can also play catch with them…
I really love crocheting amigurumi animals. A few years ago I found a free pattern online to make various animals including this super cute elephant. I loved everything about it, except the ears, so I designed my own and came up with what you see in the photo below. The pattern for the elephant can be found for free on…