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...

When you hear cable stitches, do you immediately think knit or crochet? While this stunning technique often reminds people of knit pieces, it’s also quite common in crochet.

I love crocheting cables. Cabled projects are those slow working, savor-each-stitch adventures that are well worth the time. Those twisting and twining vines of stitches create a pattern that will make you stop and look in...

5 Easy Beginner Crochet Patterns:

5 Beginner Crochet Patterns

Knitcrate-approved beginner crochet patterns to keep crochet easy! We love crochet and feature a crochet pattern in each shipment of our monthly Membership Crates (along with gorgeous yarn and a knitting pattern, too). Get in on all the fun of being a ‘hooker’ with these easy beginner patterns.

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