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 […]
Birthstone Baby Blanket Patterns
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 […]
Criss-Cross Crochet Baby Blanket
I am Lindsay Mayo, also known as The Crafty Flamingo. Summer is upon us! If you are like me, you will still want to make baby gifts for your friends and family who might be expecting. Blankets aren’t always the first thing that you want to work on during the summer, but this blanket is […]
25 Easy Crochet Granny Square Patterns
No matter what time of year it is, my mother has to bundle up in a blanket. There have been summer nights when my father and I have been in shorts, and she starts building a fire in our wood stove. I have to agree, though, that even without being as cold-natured as she is, there […]
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 […]
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 […]
16 Crochet Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
If you’re attending a bridal shower in the next few months, then you might wonder how you can give a present that the happy couple is sure to love. You could purchase an item from the registry, but that takes away some of the fun out of the gift-giving experience, doesn’t it? Looking for the […]
Your Perfect Plaid: 8 Crochet Afghan Patterns
Let’s face it: Crochet afghans are a really great project to make (if you’ve got the time and the yarn, that is). They make great gifts and fabulous home decor, they’re often repetitive enough that you can work them up in your sleep, and there’s always a sense of accomplishment from finishing such a large […]
19 Favorite Peppermint Patterns for the Holidays
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 […]
Afghans in Bloom: 14 Floral Afghan Patterns
If the winter blues are getting you down, start thinking spring-y thoughts with these stunning floral afghans. Your garden isn’t the only place where flowers can bloom—bring them into your home decor by working up a crochet blanket pattern! The free crochet patterns in Afghans in Bloom: 14 Floral Afghan Patterns will help you embrace your […]
