When I was little, I loved looking at the birthstone displays at stores. I remember each month’s stone glittering fabulously out of necklaces or rings or earrings, and I was dazzled. I would rack my brain for people I knew with a birthday in each month, and feel majorly proud when I succeeded in covering […]
We all know that during February, the air is filled with love but why stop there? With these 11+ Valentine’s Day Crochet Ideas to Fall in Love With, you can make these Valentine’s-Day-themed free afghan crochet patterns, granny squares, and more to cover your home in beautifully romantic and sweet crochet pieces. From crochet heart […]
I don’t know about all of you, but now that we’re deep in the middle of winter and it’s so cold outside, I simply never want to leave my apartment. If I could just be lazy all day and stay in my bed or on the couch and stay covered with a cozy blanket, I’d […]
This holiday season, take a stroll through a winter woodland fantasy with these 11 fabulous crochet afghan patterns from AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns. Take a stroll through your own enchanted forest as you browse these bright and bold designs, then make your favorite (or favorites, if you’re feeling extra crafty) to give your home a rustic and whimsical […]
When you’re looking to add some festive cheer to your home for the holidays, break away from the traditional red and green color palette and try something a little more bright and refreshing: red and white stripes, just like a delicious peppermint swirl. There’s something so incredibly cheery about the color combination, and it always […]
There are about 6 weeks left until Christmas – have you come up with your gift-giving plan this year? I know that I personally have the greatest intentions for holiday gifts, but seem to lack the follow through. I’ll come up with a great idea and the perfect pattern to work up for each person […]
Choosing colors for a crochet blanket pattern can be tricky – do you go with your favorite color or color combination? Maybe you go with hues that match your bedroom or living room decor, but then maybe you should stick with a neutral combination so that the afghan blends in nicely. Well, how about if […]
You know you can crochet a blanket in straight rows, but did you know you can crochet a blanket diagonally? A diagonally crocheted blanket is called a corner-to-corner blanket (or C2C blanket, as it’s often abbreviated online) since you work, quite literally, from one corner of the blanket to the other. Working up a crochet […]
Christmas is just a few months away which means that if you haven’t started working up Christmas presents for your grandchildren, you should probably get going! Handmade Christmas gifts are always a great idea: they’re very easily personalized with your grandkid’s favorite color or school colors, and they’re a sweet and sentimental gift. Throughout the […]
Happy (almost) fall! When I was off in school and getting my bachelor’s degree, we had free tickets to our weekly football games, so I would make myself go every Saturday while I was there. Being a fan meant dragging myself out of bed at 11 in the morning for those early games and out at […]
