As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about summertime activities – taking the kids to the pool, having neighborhood barbecues, sitting outside reading … the list goes on. Most people prefer spending time outside during the summer and enjoying the fresh air. But it’s not always easy to take […]
15 Crochet Patterns Royalty Would Love
I have a confession to make: I’ve always wanted to emulate the style of Kate Middleton. The only problem is I don’t have the budget to buy the gorgeous tiara she wore on her wedding day! What’s a fan of the British royal family to do? Pick up a crochet hook and work on crochet […]
Tips and Techniques: How To Block Your Crochet Projects
I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and this is the third post in a series about improving your crocheting. If you’re new to crochet or just want to take your skills to the next level, these tips will help you. In this post, I’m going to tackle a process that is commonplace in the knitting world but seems to intimidate […]
The Crochet Granny Square for Spring: The Mayapple Flower Square
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. I don’t know about you, but I’m very excited about spring! I was inspired by the return of flowers, leaves, and other signs of warmer weather to design this 6-inch granny square. Crochet granny square patterns are the perfect portable work in the progress for the warmer months ahead because […]
22 Lace Crochet Blanket Patterns
There’s something so pretty and delicate about lace crochet blankets, don’t you think? They’re worked up so intricately and with such care yet they still provide some warmth despite being so light and open. In fact, I’d say they’re perfect for the spring and summer months as you don’t want to get weighed down by […]
29 V-Stitch Crochet Patterns
My sister is having a baby this August (yay!) So I’ve decided to learn how to crochet so I can make something special for our future bundle of joy. I want it to be something special – something that looks a little more fancy than your basic crochet project. After doing some research, I’ve found that the V-stitch is just […]
Tips and Techniques: How To Weave in Yarn Tails
I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and I’m continuing a series about taking your crochet skills up a notch! We can always learn something new to improve our crochet skills, whether we’ve been crocheting for a week or years. You can read the first post in the series, Learning to Read Crochet Patterns, here. In today’s post, I’m […]
9 of the Best Free Crochet Poncho Patterns
Crochet ponchos are making a comeback – in a huge way! This popular vintage accessory is now widely available in stores as a springtime cover-up. I’ve even seen lightweight beach cover-ups that look a lot like ponchos – they’re everywhere! I’ll admit it, though… I used to hate the idea of ponchos. The thought of wearing […]
Crocheted Newborn Booties – Free Pattern
Hi, it’s me, Habiba from Craftify My Love. As you probably already figured, I luuuuurve crafting<3 . And as much as I love crafting, I LOVE the fact that sooooo many of my friends are preggo right now or had their babies in the last couple of months. I really do! Because who doesn’t love the miracle of […]
20 Simple Crochet Patterns for Spring
As the weather starts getting warmer, crocheting might be very far from your mind… but hold up! You can still crochet clothing and accessories while it’s warm out, and you can actually make really pretty things. By using lightweight yarn or working up lacier patterns, you can still keep your crochet game going strong even as […]