We’ve all been there: that fashion rut, the abyss of boring old styles, the days when we stare at our closets and wonder where all our cute clothes are hiding. Sometimes it’s hard to come up with new ways of dressing up your outfits while still staying true to your fashion sense. Don’t worry—we can […]
For the Love of Granny Squares: 27 New Crochet Granny Square Afghans
What do vibrant flowers, parquet tiles, and classic stripes have in common? They can all dress up your crochet blanket patterns through the same beloved technique—crochet granny squares. This is one of my favorite ways to work up an afghan because it’s so convenient; if you only have a few precious minutes for crocheting, you […]
Cute-as-a-Button Crochet Baby Bib
It seems that everyone around me is having babies right now, and I’m in a hustle to make gifts for all the new little ones about to come into the world. I prefer to make a small gift for the new baby and give the new momma a little something to pamper herself in those […]
Scrapbuster: Yarn Wrapped Wires
Have you ever looked at the cords and wires around you and thought, “Hmmm, couldn’t these be prettier?” I am referring to those cords that dangle from our earphones to our devices, and the wires that make it possible to charge those devices. I’ve started embellishing all the cords I use regularly, and you can […]
Two Skeins or Less: 12 Quickie Crochet Afghan Patterns
A few years ago, I had the bright idea to start crocheting my own striped blanket. I used simple double crochet stitches and didn’t plan on using any color changes except when I finished a full skein of yarn. As I soon found out, however, crocheting a full afghan is a huge commitment. I’ve been […]
Granny Square Cowl Crochet Pattern
Hello all! It’s Bethany again, the blogger behind Whistle and Ivy. I was thinking today about how much I am grateful for seasons. Isn’t it wonderful? Just about the time you are fed up with the current temperatures, the world shifts and gives you a lovely change (at least here in Northern Utah). As much […]
Get Hooked On These Unique Crochet Patterns
If there’s one thing that can be said about crochet, it’s that it is not limited to making hats and scarves. As long as yarn and a crochet hook are in supply, crocheters have created some truly interesting items that don’t always fit within a certain category. I’ve looked all over AllFreeCrochet to find the […]
The Best Flower Garden: 25 Crochet Flower Patterns
Whenever I start getting spring fever, I get the urge to grow flowers. I always start out with the best green-thumb intentions: seeds—check. Water pot—check. Adorable pot to grow things in—check, check, check. Somehow, things always get in the way, and I forget about the poor little guys until it’s too late. This year, my […]
Colorfully Bold: 26 Rainbow-Colored Crochet Afghan Patterns
Whenever I’m feeling down or sluggish, I realize that it’s important to actively surround myself with positive energy—get off the couch, open a window, call my mom. In the same way, the material we choose to have around us can help set the tone for a bolder, fresher life, which is why these rainbow crochet […]
New Patterns on the Block: 18 Color Block Patterns
Legos aren’t the only things you can build with blocks (but don’t worry, we haven’t left those beloved toys out of this collection). Color block patterns are bold, eye-catching, and modern—the perfect way to spice up your crochet afghan patterns, home décor, or personal fashion statements. They use solid colors to create clean, sharp contrasts, […]
