I don’t know about you, but in my opinion, there are few materials as gorgeous and luxurious as lace! To me, the delicate repeating patterns look almost like little flowers. I love how intricate lace is, yet how durable some good lacy afghan patterns can be. On top of that, lace is a light material […]
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket
One of the my favorite go-to crochet baby blanket patterns is a simple ripple pattern. You really can’t go wrong with a ripple or chevron crochet afghan pattern for baby; the pattern is quick to work up, easy to memorize and every new mother loves the finished results. This crochet baby afghan pattern is perfect […]
17 Crochet Patterns Inspired by Mixed Berries
June, July, and August are the perfect months to eat meals outside. You can barbecue and eat sticky and saucy foods because you don’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess! (Nature takes care of that.) 17 Crochet Patterns Inspired by Mixed Berries A variety of berries – such as strawberries, cherries, and blackberries—are in season during the summer, […]
10 Beginner and Easy Crochet Blanket Patterns
When you’re just learning to crochet, the thought of completing a row can be stressful, let alone an entire crochet blanket pattern. Blankets can be SO big, and it’s already a struggle to properly hold a crochet hook. Well, crocheters, a blanket is actually one of the best things to make for a beginner, especially […]
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 […]
14 Wine-Inspired Crochet Afghan Patterns
When do you typically open a bottle of wine? At dinner? When guests come over? On a Friday after a hard week at work? May 25 is National Wine Day, and I’m sure many people will be celebrating with a bottle of their favorite white or red. As you relax and sip your drink, why not take […]
14 Mermaid Inspired Knit Patterns
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside. Whether you live near an ocean, lake, or pond, most people like spending time in the water when the heat starts building up. You’ll fit right in with all the other sea creatures in any of these summer sea inspired knitting patterns. Be honest: Did you ever […]
Chevron Crochet Baby Blanket
I just love chevron, don’t you? This Chevron Baby Blanket from 1 Dog Woof uses a corner-to-corner technique to work up these beautiful chevron stripes. ChiWei, the pattern’s creator, originally made this as a baby blanket and it would look so cute done up in baby pastels! However, I love the look of these bold […]
Riding the Color Wave: Seascape-Inspired Crochet Patterns
As summer approaches, most people start to think about how they’ll spend time outdoors. A day at the beach filled with sunshine, sand, and seashells sounds good to me! If you love the ocean as much as you love crocheting, you’ll just adore these amazing Seascape-Inspired Crochet Patterns. The soft blues, deep greens, pastel purples, and dark […]
Babypalooza! 13 Pastel Crochet Baby Blankets
Spring is fast approaching, which means one big thing in the world of crochet: it’s time to start making your baby gifts! Spring is a really popular time of year for baby showers, baby birthday parties, and other celebrations (such as Easter) for which giving a gift could be appropriate. There’s no better gift for […]
