Every fall I create a new and interesting pumpkin (or squash) pattern to add to my little homemade pumpkin patch. This project combines two of my favorite things: crocheting pumpkins and using up scrap yarn! This easy, scrappy pumpkin is perfect for using little bits of yarn leftover from projects past. And best of all,…
Whenever fall comes, so do the crochet pumpkins! Every year I think that I have enough and I’m not gonna make anymore, and every year I end up with another set. I’ve been playing with granny squares a lot lately, and decided to make a few pumpkins with granny square inspiration. The biggest problem with…
When the season changes and the holidays are just around the corner, one of my favorite activities is unearthing the boxes of Christmas decorations. One thing that has marked our hallways and fireplaces over the years are the handmade Christmas stockings that my grandma crocheted (and still crochets!) for every member of the family. Each…
Crocheting a baby blanket is probably one of my favorite yarn projects to take on. They’re just the right balance between a large scale project and a something I can actually finish. I recently got the pleasure of creating a baby blanket for my new niece and I nicknamed it The Penelope Baby Blanket. This…
Whenever fall hits, I’m always excited to break out the crochet pumpkins! I’ve been writing new pumpkin patterns each year for awhile now, and this season, I tried to make something a little different. Introducing my Ugly Gourds! These three oddballs are designed to be just unusual enough to look random, but easy enough to…
Whenever fall approaches, most of us start thinking about pumpkins. And if you’re crafty like me, you’re probably thinking of a fun new spin on some DIY fall decor. I love to crochet, so I’m always brainstorming a new crochet pumpkin to make each year. One thing that makes handmade pumpkins look complete is a…
Today I’m sharing a something that nearly every crocheter will need eventually…a great scrap buster project! We all tend to have a little bit of yarn left over after each make, and if you’re anything like me, it tends to accumulate over time. The Stacking Diamonds Blanket is the perfect way to turn that scrap…
Fall is here again and so is the Pumpkin Palooza Blog Hop! This is my second year hosting this event and I’m excited to share another round of crochet pumpkin patterns with you. I hope you’ll follow along with me this month to check out some amazing designers and pick up some free crochet patterns…
The Luxe Leopard Basket is a tapestry crochet basket that features a fabulously fun leopard print pattern. This lightly floppy basket can stand on its own but works best on a small plant or lightly filled. It is designed to fit a 4” or 6” nursery pot. It also includes notes to customize it to whatever size you need. This pattern includes both a color work graph and written instructions for your tapestry color changes.
Crochet baskets are one of my favorite ways to incorporate crochet into my home. They’re useful for organizing, versatile in decorating, and overall pretty simple to make. Today I’ve made a list of lovely crochet basket patterns from myself and a variety of other designers for you to try out. I’ve included some of my…
