I know, I know. Christmas? Really? In July? It’s warm and balmy and sunny out there—why on Earth would we want to be thinking about Christmas? And crochet afghan patterns? Have you looked at a thermometer lately? Well, the truth is, this year is already more than halfway over, and Christmas is only 158 days […]
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. I don’t know about you, but I’m very excited about spring! I was inspired by the return of flowers, leaves, and other signs of warmer weather to design this 6-inch granny square. Crochet granny square patterns are the perfect portable work in the progress for the warmer months ahead because […]
Whenever I’m feeling down or sluggish, I realize that it’s important to actively surround myself with positive energy–get off the couch, open a window, call my mom. In the same way, the material we choose to have around us can help set the tone for a bolder, fresher life, which is why these rainbow crochet patterns are […]
If you grew up watching Disney princess movies, there’s a good chance you also dressed up like your favorite princess at some point. Cinderella, Ariel, and Princess Jasmine have been popular for decades. To get that same special feeling as an adult, you can give your home a royal touch by taking inspiration from past or present rulers. We’ve […]
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 […]
Just because the weather’s warming up, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your crochet afghan projects! Afghans are perfect for any time of year even if it’s not cold enough to bundle up – you just need to update the types of afghan patterns you’re working on. Flowers are, of course, the […]
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. I’ve mentioned before that I love crochet granny squares, and recently, I shared three free 6” square patterns on Stitch and Unwind: Circle with Popcorn Square Mayapple Flower Square Summer Marigold Granny Square If you’re a granny square lover like me, you’ve probably made “stash buster” blankets combining a […]
Think of summer… What comes to mind? Sunshine. Popsicles. Swimming pools. Red, White and Blue. Flags waving in the breeze and bunting on front porches. I love decorating the outside of the house this time of year, showing off my patriotism, but often lack in the inside decorating. This year, I’ve decided to bring […]
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. The traditional granny square was one of the first projects I tackled when I learned how to read crochet patterns, and over ten years later, I still love to make different variations. I hope you’ll enjoy the version I’m sharing with you today! If you prefer larger granny-styled projects, you […]
One of the things I love the most about crochet granny squares is the ability to use a plethora of fun colors in one cuddly blanket. The bright colors bring a smile to my face whenever I pull the crochet afghan out of the closet, and I often have a hard time putting it away […]
