AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns is partnering with Project Linus and Lorna’s Laces to host a Security Blankets Charity Drive for sick and traumatized children in need of warmth and comfort. From November 16 to December 17, 2018, we will be collecting your beautiful blankets to donate to Project Linus. Children find solace in snuggling blankets, especially those handmade with care and compassion. And kids who have been […]
Prayer Shawls for Charity Drive 2018
If you haven’t heard, we’ve started our 4th annual Prayer Shawls for Charity Drive with AllFreeKnitting and AllFreeCrochet! All shawls donated between October 1st and November 15th 2018 will be donated to patients at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago! Our Mission By crocheting or knitting a prayer shawl for someone in need, you […]
Meet the Craft Yarn Council’s “Humans That Yarn”
Humans That Yarn The Craft Yarn Council’s fall campaign, Humans That Yarn, is here! CYC will be featuring six unique people throughout the fall who all craft with yarn and whose stories reflect the variety of people who identify as yarnists. They’ll also highlight several other people in the yarn community who have unique stories […]
Join Lion Brand’s #HatNotHate Campaign to End Bullying
Join us in helping Lion Brand Yarns put an end to bullying through their #HatNotHate campaign. Learn how blue knit and crochet hats can be made, worn, and donated to help end bullying. October 1st is the World Day of Bullying Prevention, and our friends at Lion Brand Yarn have teamed up with STOMP Out […]
The kids are going back to school, so why don’t you?
Are you a fan of teaching others? Do you love spending your afternoons crocheting and knitting your heart away? Well, now that your kids are heading off to school, so should you! Join the thousands of other crochet creators and knitting newbies who’ve gained the knowledge and confidence to teach others through the Craft Yarn […]
Health Benefits of Yarn Crafts: #StitchAwayStress this April!
Does the busyness of life have you feeling stressed out? Do you find yourself wishing for a way to unwind and just relax? April is Stress Awareness Month and to celebrate and educate people about the health benefits of yarn crafts, the Craft Yarn Council is hosting its annual #StitchAwayStress campaign. Make life’s lemons into […]
7 Best Crochet Blogs
Working on AllFreeCrochet.com has not only enhanced my crochet skills and made me even more addicted to the craft, but it has made me come across some of the best crochet bloggers out there. We’ve had the privilege to work with many talented designers out there, and through vigorous follow up and reach outs we […]
Prayer Shawls for Rush Charity Drive 2017: Final Count & Giveaway Winner!
As you may remember, from November 1st – December 1st 2017, AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting partnered with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL to collect handmade prayer shawls for sick patients in need. Readers and yarnies from around the globe took the time to knit or crochet a prayer shawl (or several!) during that time and mailed them to our offices. It […]
Prayer Shawls for Rush Charity Drive 2017
For the third year in a row, AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting are proud to announce we are partnering with Rush University Medical Center’s Prayer Shawls at Rush initiative for a charity drive November 1 to December 1, 2017. By knitting or crocheting a shawl for someone in need, you will be helping provide a bit of comfort to those who […]
Today’s the Day: 5 Ways to Celebrate I Love Yarn Day!
Happy I Love Yarn Day! We’ve been celebrating all week with our knit along on AllFreeKnitting and our crochet along on AllFreeCrochet, but scroll down for even more ideas on how you can celebrate this wonderful day and stitch it forward with our friends at the Craft Yarn Council. 1. Follow and like the I […]
