One of my favorite colorwork tricks is to use a yarn with a slow color repeat in tandem with a coordinating solid on stitch patterns that are traditionally worked in two colors. The multi-colored yarn runs through its color pattern slowly giving you a lovely, usually subtle, ombre effect. Finished Size: 35” square including edging;… Continue reading Tangerine Dream Tunisian Lap or Baby Blanket
Brassica is a free crochet baby blanket pattern that features crossed double crochet stitches and shells to show lots of texture. Make it in two colors as shown - I bet a gradient would look terrific as the B color - or one color for a more subtle look. Finished Size: 26” x 32” excluding… Continue reading Brassica Baby Blanket
This adorable crochet granny square t-shirt is perfect for wear between the seasons. Three different squares are made in a join-as-you-go style for minimal finishing at the end. The edgings can be made with or without the picots, and the tee features a boat neck and short sleeve. This post may contain affiliate links. If… Continue reading Granny Tee
This adorable crochet ghost bag charm can keep your key safe from things that go bump in the night! Make a loop the size shown to use as a bag charm, or make it lanyard length to put around the neck of your favorite costume part goer! This post may contain affiliate links. If you… Continue reading Little Ghost Key Charm
This crochet triangle bandana pattern alternates solid rows with mesh rows for an airy look, which is accentuated by the watercolor look of the yarn shading from one color family to the next. Make any size bandana you like - or buy plenty of yarn, keep crocheting, and you will wind up with a shawl!… Continue reading Crochet Bandana Pattern – Lizzy’s Bandana
This sweet crochet preemie cocoon with matching preemie hat is simple to crochet in the round, with double crochet stitches separated into segments by front post treble stitches. Don’t fancy an orange? Use green for lime, yellow for lemon, or any color you like to just admire the texture without the citrus theme! This post… Continue reading Crochet Preemie Cocoon and Hat Pattern – Orange You Glad I’m Here
I seem to be on a crochet fidget kick recently, and was looking for something for the more mature folks who like to fiddle with something to calm their nerves. This simple beaded piece can be added to a key ring or lanyard as a decorative item, but the beads twirl when you move them… Continue reading Crochet Fidget Keychain with Beads
This very simple free crochet tunic pattern is perfect for layering over anything from a tank top and leggings to a swimsuit. Changing hook sizes is a terrific way to work shaping into a complicated stitch pattern so you don’t have to fiddle with too much increasing or decreasing in pattern. Thanks to HB my… Continue reading Airy Tunic
I have always loved the colors of rose and gray together and think they work particularly well in this scarf. In this free crochet scarf pattern, rose colored hearts alternate with gray panels of a simple yet more textured shape. The scarf is made in two halves so that when you are wearing it,… Continue reading Free Crochet Heart Scarf Pattern – Ashes of Roses
I have seen a bunch of tiny crochet fidget toy patterns, and those are great for stealth fidgeting, but I got interested in making a bigger, fluffier one! Because of the mobius construction you can pull the ruffle through the center opening - well, forever. This type of crochet fidget toy has a couple of… Continue reading Extra Large Fidget Toy to Crochet
