Ah! Cat stitch! I keep seeing amazing cat stitch sweaters, cat stitch scarves and cat stitch blankets. Being a cat lover I decided it was time to try out the cat stitch for myself! Since it’s getting cold outside, I just knew I had to make a cozy cat-stitch cat hat for my cat-loving boyfriend! Although I’ve seen lots of…
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Free Paris Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Have you ever wanted to make a baby blanket for a little one in your life but didn’t know where to begin? Look no further because we have just the thing for you – a free crochet pattern for a Paris themed baby blanket! This pattern is perfect for all levels of crocheters and will transport you to the romantic…
Summer Tops Free Crochet Patterns Collection
Welcome to this round-up of free crochet patterns featuring beautiful tops for the up coming spring and summer seasons! There’s lots of fun designs here for you to make or just to inspire you. I love looking at what other crochet designers create and sometimes I get ideas to kick start my own creative design ideas. I recently produced my…
How To Crochet The Chevron Hearts Wallet
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…
How to Crochet a Personal Carpet Square
Today I’m going to show you how to make your own personal sized carpet square. I originally made this rug for my preschooler who had a hard time sitting still on the big carpet with the other kids yet didn’t like sitting off the carpet. He wished he had his own carpet, as big as the teacher’s carpet. However, since…
How to Crochet a Small Japanese Knot Purse
I’ve been admiring the ingeniousness of the Japanese Knot bag concept for a while. I think it’s really clever how it closes so simply by looping the long strap through a short one. So, I thought I’d have a go at designing one and came up with this cute little wrist pouch. This small bag is perfect for holding the…
Rainbow Drops Sun Hat Free Crochet Pattern
Ah! It’s finally summer and school is out! Now I’m able to divert the mental energy away from the unplanned homeschooling and back to writing up patterns for my crazy creations. I had fun creating this wide-brimmed sun hat for my little one. And, since he likes to carry his baby around sometimes, I made a mini version for dolly…
How to Crochet the Feather Storm Coat
With all the craziness that’s going on, how about a fun new crochet project to keep you busy? I designed this long length cardigan for my mum to keep her warm in the chilly British weather. She is super happy with how it turned out and loves to wear it out and about. It’s made using Lion Brand’s new Basic…
How to Crochet the Ashes Slouch
I love designing crochet items for women and sometimes children but thought it was time I offered something for men. You know, because they need things too! I’d had this lovely skein of cream and black Lion Brand Scarfie yarn for a while but hadn’t been able to decide what to make with it. Since the yarn already had different…
How to Crochet the Construction Sun Hat
After I’d finished making the CONSTRUCTION BACK PACK, I had some yarn left over. So I thought, hey, why not make a hat to match? Since I’d used cotton for the bag, and it’ll still be sunny here for several weeks, I thought a sun hat would be perfect. So, here it is, my Construction Sun hat. This hat is…