Confession time: as much as I adore autumn, I always wait until the last minute to put together a Halloween costume. Every year around September, I decide that dressing up just isn’t worth the hassle or the cost, but between Halloween parties, taking my younger relatives trick-or-treating, and feeling like a Scrooge handing out candy […]
Chilly Snowman Ornament Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Amanda, the blogger behind Designing Crochet, and I’m here today to share my newest free pattern with you—a fun holiday ornament that’s sure to look great all season long. This was one of the first patterns I shared on Stitch & Unwind, and I appreciate you taking the time to check out […]
21 Spooky Halloween Crochet Patterns For Your Home
I have a little secret to share… I LOVE HALLOWEEN! I tend to drag out all my Halloween decor around September 1st so that I can decorate all the nooks-and-crannies of my home with all the spooky delight. And you can bet that because I love yarn, a good deal of what I drag out is […]
Easter Extravaganza: 18 Easter Knit and Crochet Patterns
Easter is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, then you’re loving the all-pastel everything in stores right now. I mean everything from pastel-colored candies (hello, Cadbury mini eggs, you delicious little devils!) to pastel home decor to pastel Peep throw pillows that I think are adorable even though I’m not sure […]
17 St. Patrick’s Day Crochet Patterns You’ll Love
Let’s talk holiday attire… St. Patrick’s holiday attire that is! Sure, you could wear a green T-shirt that you found buried in the back of your closet, but what’s the fun in that? With St. Patrick’s Day crochet patterns, you can take the wearin’ of the green to the next level while adding style and […]
Seriously Sweet Valentine’s Knitting Patterns
This Valentine’s Day, I have decided that I want to give the special people in my life something truly special. Something more than just flowers, a box of chocolates, or a bottle of wine. This year, I have decided that everyone will be getting something hand knit by me: a gift from the heart! Whether […]
17 Easy Crochet Patterns for Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
When I think of February 14, I think of Valentine’s Day cards, dinner at a favorite restaurant, boxes of chocolate, and long-stemmed roses (please tell me I’m not alone!). While those are all tried-and-true ways of celebrating the occasion, they’re also predictable. Dull. Ho-hum. You get the picture. I’m thinking of making a change this […]
Twelve Crochet Christmas Carol Patterns
First of all, merry Christmas and happy holidays! Crocheters, it’s the best time of year for fun, laughter, food, family, and, you guessed it, crochet patterns. I bet that you are sitting at home with the kids right now, trying to figure out how to cook for all 23 people in your family. Why not […]
Countdown to Christmas: 10 Last-Minute Gifts
If you’ve been too busy to really start thinking about your Christmas gifting, you’re not alone. It always seems like Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the shopping season at the malls near my house—I know this because I’m always waiting in line with everyone else, panicking because I waited until the last minute […]
Knit and Crochet Christmas Wreaths
This is the time of year when it finally hits me that the holidays are almost here. Of course, I’m not ready—I feel like I just cleared out the Thanksgiving decorations, and now it’s time to dress up my living space for Christmas. My shopping list is still a mile long even after Black Friday, […]
