Crochet stitches

One of the first things I made was a washcloth and this bath house spa washcloth is a lovely easy item to make, it does not matter whether you are …

Free and simple baby blanket patterns for you to make, they are ideal to crochet whether you are a beginner or an accomplished crocheter. There are round, square and motif …

Cuddly and warm two color crochet crib blanket pattern, only 2 rows to the pattern so very quick to get the hang of, finished off with a pretty flower motif, …

Crochet Hatch Stitch – Easy one row crochet hatch stitch, when it is crocheted it creates a diamond shape, suitable for baby blankets, shawls, placemats, scarves etc, it’s completely reversible …

Stunning chevron herringbone cowl, love the zig zag crochet effect on this, the herringbone stitch creates a fun textured pattern and the tilt makes a lovely arrow shape, made in …

The peppermint pinwheel doily is made in thread cotton, it does have a Christmas look, but made in other colours it can be used all year round. Doily’s are always …

Clear and accurate tutorial from Krista Cagle on the primrose stitch, shown in pictures and text it can be used for bags, throws, cushion covers etc. Once you have mastered …

This baby afghan blanket is of an average size, that can be used to cover the little one just about anywhere, (cribs, strollers etc.), it is made up in an …

I’m focusing on MNE crafts in this weeks designers corner, Manda has some really nice patterns on her website both free and paid, with so much choice I’m sure you …

Crochet this adorable free crochet mat set and make your dressing table look pretty and elegant, it is made in one colour with a ribbon contrast or you could crochet …

I love this pretty crochet wraplette especially for those cool evenings when you want something across your shoulders, made in simple stitches with a lace edge. If you have different …

I think dishcloths are such an easy and practical thing to crochet, there are so many textured stitches to use. They are a nice quick project you can take along …

Christmas is just around the corner and most of you will already have everything under control, but for those of you who still want small items to make, I have …

This simple mug cozy is a free crochet pattern and will keep your drinks warm and fingers from getting burnt. You can make as many of them as you wish, …

Crochet Stems and Groups Stitch – Nice and easy crochet stems and groups stitch tutorial, it has multi uses, ie you can make placemats, coasters, baby blankets and pillow or …

A pretty, sweet and girly cardigan baby crochet pattern, made up in white, green and pink and it’s free, add a bonnet and booties to make a set.

A picture tutorial on three methods of how to decrease with the single crochet, it’s a really informative post with good clear pictures for you from Kinga Erdem

Lovely granny square which is part of a CAL blanket, but it can be used on its own for a variety of ideas i.e cushion covers, throws etc.

Adorable pastel colours are used in this pretty baby blanket, but if you want to make it in one colour it would look just as nice. Blankets and shawls are …

My designers corner spotlight today is on Drew Emborsky, I’ve put together a few of his free crochet patterns for you, which I hope you enjoy. Drew has written lots …

Sweet little girls skirt using the cross stitch pattern, it can be crocheted in multiple colours or just one, add a cardigan and you have a lovely two piece for …

Written instructions with photo tutorial, the Catherine wheel stitch is suitable for projects like bags, blankets, cushion covers etc. Use up your yarn scraps to get lots of colour combinations.

8 Free kitchen crochet patterns, ranging from coasters to cozies, quick and simple designs for you and your friends to enjoy, great items for fayres, fetes and bazaars.

10 Free cute as a button soft animals, your family and children and probably all your friends will love these cuddly toys, they would be great as Christmas gifts too.

Crochet Sedge Stitch – A written crochet tutorial on how to do this lovely textured stitch pattern, it’s great to use for things like hats, scarves, blankets, kitchen mats etc. …

This cute hat with flower motif and booties free crochet pattern can be put with many baby projects to make an outfit, why not add a blanket and give as …

Thick and chunky throw with gorgeous colours that blend well together, drape over yourself in the cold evenings by the fire or why not make one for family and friends.

This matching set is a novel idea to brighten up your lounge/living space, the bowl cover can be used for potpourri or plant pots, the waste bin cover can be …

Adorable animal face crochet patterns for you to make for that little extra touch to your crochet projects, use on blankets, scarfs, hats, sweaters etc..

Pretty design with frilled edge effect, I have written this free round doily crochet pattern in a three colour combination, but you could use as many or as few shades …