Last week, I introduced 4 new crochet patterns all designed around Christmas. There was a Santa Claus (of course), an elf named Ollie, Comet the Reindeer, and the crochet gingerbread man, Ronald. They are all easy to make and available for purchase over in my Etsy shop. But today I’m sharing the full free crochet …
Winter
Picture this: you’re working on a beanie with the most gorgeous pattern. You’ve followed all the steps, it’s the right size, and you used your warmest yarn to make this extra special beanie that you’re actually going to keep for yourself. Then you go to try it on –and your chain is so tight you can’t …
Is there anything better than snuggling up in a blanket that falls just right? My sisters and I have a bunch of fuzzy fleece blankets that are just perfect for that, and all of them were given to us by one aunt. This aunt has always been just a big part of my life. She’s …
A few years ago, I was given a gorgeous skein of multi-colored merino wool from Manos Del Uruguay. It was so soft and warm, I just had to make a pair of gloves out of it so that I could feel it against my skin all the time. These fingerless gloves are perfect for when …
Over the summer, I’ve been making a bunch of blankets to snuggle up in once it gets chilly. Aside from the baby blankets like this Summer Waves pattern I shared recently, I’ve made blankets for my aunt, my sister, and finally one for myself. I’ll share them all with you over the next few weeks, but …
Ever since I was little, my dad wore the same hat every Friday as we went to the masjid for prayer. It wasn’t a typical prayer hat, I never saw anyone else wear one, but it was his Friday hat. It wasn’t until years later when I learned how to crochet that I noticed his hat was …
In need of something quick and easy for a last-minute present? One of my favorites for beginners is this infinity scarf crochet pattern because it works up fast with thick yarn and a big hook. This sophisticated black-and-white infinity scarf crochet pattern is versatile and soft as a cloud. It’s worked in simple rounds and …
Animal beanies have been floating around the internet for a while now and for good reason; they’re so cute! My cousin recently asked if I could make a panda beanie for her son, but she wanted something a little different than the animal beanies I’d seen. She wanted the beanie to be snug-fitting and include …