Join us and crochet this beautiful and elegant throw or blanket! The pattern includes instructions for two sizes; a 44”x55” throw and a 55”x66” blanket. Seaside Garden Throw CAL Do you love the fun, social aspect of a crochet-along (CAL)? Are you looking for a fun summer time project that is easy to transport on vacation or trips to the pool and beach? Do you like making pretty things? Then this pattern is for you! Come on over and join the Pattern Paradise … [Read more...] about Seaside Garden Throw Crochet-Along
Tutorial: Celtic Weave Stitch in Rounds
Pin the Celtic Weave in Rounds Tutorial for later! The Celtic Weave Stitch is one of my favorites. It has also been referred to as the diagonal weave and interweave stitch. Whatever you call it, it creates a beautiful, thick texture that looks stunning! As gorgeous as this stitch is, it's not the easiest one to learn. So I hope you find this video tutorial helpful. You will also find a photo tutorial below. I hope you enjoy learning this stitch, as the resulting … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Celtic Weave Stitch in Rounds
Tutorial: Celtic Weave Stitch in Rows
The Celtic Weave Stitch is one of my favorites. It has also been referred to as the diagonal weave and interweave stitch. Whatever you call it, it creates a beautiful, thick texture that looks stunning! As gorgeous as this stitch is, it's not the easiest one to learn. So I hope you find this video tutorial helpful. You will also find a photo tutorial below. I hope you enjoy learning this stitch, as the resulting texture is amazing. If you are looking for a tutorial on working … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Celtic Weave Stitch in Rows
Tutorial: How to Make a Large Pompom
Large Pompom Tutorial *You can make a multicolored pompom by holding two or more colors of yarn together when wrapping the cardboard. 1) Cut two pieces of cardboard that are slightly wider than the desired width of the pompom. Cut a 3-inch notch out of each piece, as shown. With the two pieces of cardboard together place a 12-inch piece of yarn in the notch. 2) Wrap one strand of yarn around the ends of the cardboard pieces approximately 150 times. Cut the yarn. 3) Bring the 12-inch … [Read more...] about Tutorial: How to Make a Large Pompom
Tutorial: How to Make a Mini Pompom
Mini Pompom Tutorial https://youtu.be/FCFNPdwBGMY 1) Begin by placing an 8-inch piece of yarn between the two center tines of a fork. 2) Wrap one strand of yarn around the end of the tines approximately 40 times. Cut the yarn. 3) Bring the 8-inch piece of yarn up through the tines and tie it securely around the wrapped yarn. 4) Slip the yarn bundle off the fork and cut through all of the yarn loops, leaving the two longer strands attached. 5) Once all … [Read more...] about Tutorial: How to Make a Mini Pompom
Free Crochet Pattern: Marigold Headband
Marigold Headband A stylish headband that works up quickly! The width can easily be adjusted to wear it as a cute hair accessory, or make it wider to keep your ears warm on a chilly day. ~ Don’t lose it, add It To Your Ravelry Queue Or Favorites ~ ~ And don’t forget to Pin It Too ~ * Purchase an ad-free PDF of this pattern on Craftsy or Ravelry* Find all my FREE crochet patterns HERE Size: Toddler - Head Circumference = 18" - 20" Child - Head Circumference = 19" - … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Marigold Headband
Waves of Warmth Cowl: #12WeeksChristmasCAL Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of the 2016 #12WeeksChristmasCAL Click HERE to see the schedule and learn how to join the CAL This week's free crochet pattern is the Waves of Warmth Cowl Thanks to our wonderful sponsor, Red Heart Yarns, for providing the yarn for this project: Boutique Unforgettable Waves. This yarn is a soft acrylic that comes in many rich and vibrant, blended color combinations. It's a fun yarn to work with and has "thick and thin" sections combined to provide a lovely … [Read more...] about Waves of Warmth Cowl: #12WeeksChristmasCAL Week 1
Crochet Bonnet Sizing Chart
When designing my first bonnet pattern, trying to determine standard sizing for a bonnet wasn't an easy task. I searched for quite a while trying to find some sort of chart or site with a complete list of measurements, but found that hat retailers and designers all size them differently. That's when I set out to come up with my own size chart. Basically, what I ended up doing was to follow the same increase instructions that I would use for a hat, but after the last increase round start … [Read more...] about Crochet Bonnet Sizing Chart
Free Crochet Pattern: Easy Preemie Hat
Easy Preemie Hat If you're a creative and passionate person, why not use your incredible talents to give back to the community! There are so many benefits to donating your crochet or knitting to charity. Aside from helping others in need, it also gives you a chance to be more involved and discover new volunteer opportunities. One organization that is always looking for donations is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Premature and low birth weight babies usually have very little body fat … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Easy Preemie Hat
Free Crochet Pattern: Easy Earflap Hat
Easy Ear Flap Hat In an effort to use up some of the scraps in my stash, I decided to use this lovely Red Heart Soft yarn in a rainbow of colors to make an earflap hat. ~ Don’t lose it, add It To Your Ravelry Queue Or Favorites ~ ~ And don’t forget to Pin It Too ~ * Purchase an ad-free PDF of this pattern on Ravelry* Find all my FREE crochet patterns HERE Skill Level: Easy Sizes: Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Easy Earflap Hat
Tutorial: Straight HDC Seam
When making a hat, my preferred stitch is the half double crochet; the only problem with working hdc in the round is the running or diagonal seam that is created when rounds are joined. I've been playing around with stitch placement on the last few hats I've made and I think the resulting seam is much neater looking. *NOTE* - The method described below will only work if the starting chain of each round does not count as a stitch. There are two steps to getting a straighter seam on a … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Straight HDC Seam
Free Crochet Pattern: Cloud Applique
Cloud Applique ~ Don't lose it, add It To Your Ravelry Queue Or Favorites ~ These cute little clouds are perfect for embellishing any rainbow colored item you can think up. Skill Level: Easy Size: 3" wide by 1.75" tall Supplies: Worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Soft Size 4.0 mm crochet hook Yarn needle for weaving in ends Abbreviations: ch = chain, sk = skip, sl = slip, st(s) = stitch(es), sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet Pattern … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern: Cloud Applique