From designer Kendall Timko: 

I wasn’t too sure about this colorway at first, but as a little shawlette, it’s turned out fine! I can see this tucked into a navy peacoat, a quick way to brighten a winter day on the edge of Spring. 

This crochet pattern is designed for 1 skein of our Knitologie Sheen from the March 2019 Knitcrate Membership Crate!

This month we’re introducing a brand new element to the Knitcrate shop, the Artisan Pop-Up shops, which go live today! These pop-up shops are designed to showcase dyers and companies we love, and the patterns are included for free with your regular subscription to Membership or Sock Membership (see the download code on your Table of Contents booklet to get these patterns!)

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You’ll find me knitting (or day dreaming about knitting) just about every day of the year, but occasionally crochet projects lure me in, especially when I want to work something up quickly! Baby gifts are my go-to projects for crochet, and I’ve hunted down some of my favorite classy, free baby crochet patterns to keep in my arsenal for a rainy crochet day. 

Single Crochet Cap, by Purl Soho

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Little amigurumi creatures always bring a smile to my face. These stuffed figures are fun to make and are the perfect little gifts to give.

To me, crocheted amigurumi is an artistic expression that’s like no other. I’m always in awe of amigurumi designers and the great detail the put into their designs. The finished figures are three dimensional art pieces that are like having drawings or...

I love a pattern that takes me on a crochet adventure and changes the way I think about constructing a finished piece. I’m grabbed by patterns tagged “one piece” and “worked flat” and, that sweet and sassy word, “seamless.” That’s what I discovered in many of this month’s newly released patterns. I found myself fascinated by the way the designers chose to approach their creations and stretched my...

My favorite occasion to break out my hooks: new babies. Handmade baby blankets are instant heirloom pieces, cherished by new mother and child as they grow. But, the time it takes to complete a stunning blanket doesn’t always fit into my busy schedule. These are my go-to quick crochet patterns to bestow my love on the newest little ones in my world.

Snow Drifter Chunky Blanket by Jess Coppom

Classic...

As warmer weather approaches, I’m drawn to plant-based fibers that are more comfortable to work with in warmer temperatures. Cotton is one of my favorites because it’s wonderfully versatile and gives yarn strength and breath-ability when combined with other fibers.

Cotton yarn crochets up into cool, comfortable cardigans, wraps, tops and dresses, and sturdy accessories like bags, blankets, and even...

If the gray and snowy weather of February told us anything, it’s that winter needs a little pop of color. While looking at all the marvelous crochet patterns published in the last month, I am delighted to see so many feature colorwork. Here are a few that I just had to share with all of you.

One of my favorite color applications is color blocking. It’s simple and fun, and in the Cowl Sweater Vestby...