I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter and it’s no secret that I love granny squares. May and June are filled with graduations and family activities, and I love to bring portable crochet projects along with me. Individual granny squares are great because I can fit all the supplies right in my purse. Today, I’m sharing a […]
Crochet ponchos are making a comeback – in a huge way! This popular vintage accessory is now widely available in stores as a springtime cover-up. I’ve even seen lightweight beach cover-ups that look a lot like ponchos – they’re everywhere! I’ll admit it, though… I used to hate the idea of ponchos. The thought of wearing […]
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 […]
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about summertime activities – taking the kids to the pool, having neighborhood barbecues, sitting outside reading … the list goes on. Most people prefer spending time outside during the summer and enjoying the fresh air. But it’s not always easy to take […]
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter and I’m excited to share another free crochet shawl pattern with you today. As the weather gets warmer, I love to play with crochet lace. On the other hand, warmer weather usually means the return of air conditioning. I combined my love of lace explorations with my desire to have cozy […]
Every lady should have a sun hat in their wardrobe, whether they are young or old. I just love sun hats and I thought I’d share some of my favorite free crochet hat patterns with you. Sometimes I wear them when my hair can’t be tamed from a windy day or getting caught in a […]
Here’s a question for all of you crocheters: Did you spend the months leading up to the holidays creating handmade crochet items everyone in your family—but nothing for you? If it’s been a while since you last made something just for you, then it’s time to make a promise. Replenish your wardrobe by creating an […]
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 […]
Skinny jeans may get all the press, but oversized crochet patterns are definitely worth a look this winter. We’re talking about sweaters, cardigans, scarves, and more; every pattern you will find is anything but form-fitting. Picture flowing ponchos, scarves that can almost be mistaken for blankets, and sweaters with plenty of arm room, and you’ve […]
Now that New Years has come to pass, we are officially out of the holiday season. If you’re like me, then you need to decompress from the madness of the holidays. After all the holiday fun is over, winter starts to feel a little…cold. What better way to ride of the last months of winter […]
