When you want to make something nice, but have no time for fancy… After all, oftentimes it’s not yarn, money or ideas that are lacking, it’s the time, and that includes making kids’ blankets. So, for those occasions, here are some ideas for an easy-peasy baby blanket that will make up quickly and easily, with…

There is nothing quite as soothing as an ocean-inspired blanket. Whether you want to decorate with it, or simply wrap up, they’re some of the most peaceful, serene projects you can make. Moreover, they’re also a great playtime pad for kids, on which they can safely float their pirate ships, build treasure islands or even…

Amazing blankets with geometry! Who could have thought that so many people’s favourite subject to hate in school would help make for such wonderful crochet? Indeed, I’m simply blown away how a simple mitered square pattern can be used to build blankets with very complex and evolved surfaces and color arrangements. Certainly, while a mitered…

Here you will find the great CALs for the remainder of 2021. Since my post about CALs released in 2020 met will your warm response, here is the next part of it dedicated to new CALs started in 2021. In particular, each of the CALs is free and will start within a few days/weeks. They will…

There’s nothing more cozy than a velvet blanket Although you can’t use it everywhere, velvet yarn is an amazing material for blankets that are warm, snuggly and (Ha!) velvety to the touch. Consequently, they are highly sought where wrapping up in a comfortable soft blanket is a must. However, if you simply like to have…

Diamonds and rhombuses are an excellent alternative to traditional orthogonal squares, and consequently are a great addition to your blanket-making arsenal.  Although they may seem a bit more complex due to their odd angles, they are not any harder. As a matter of fact, they are easy enough for a beginner to attempt each of…

Here are some pretty flowers for these cold, blustery days. An African flower granny square is a wonderful crochet theme for designing items and it’s one of the most distinctive crochet patterns. It comes in many shapes, sizes and color combinations, so it’s one on the most versatile pattern as well. African flowers work very…

Blankets are a great way to learn and practice crocheting. Due to their uniform, repeating nature they are great for getting in lot’s of practice and adjustment time for a single stitch, or a small number of different stitches. Moreover, they are also very useful and beautiful projects. As such, they are also great for…

They may look complicated… However, these repeating patterns work up quickly, and are actually quite easy to crochet. Better still, they are a lot of fun to make and and a joy to look at when finished. Moreover, the their variegated nature means that you can also use up some yarn ends, because most of…

Ideas for the crocheting canine crew. While cats often feature in crocheting, dogs are less represented. So, in order to fix this glaring omission, here are some dog blanket free crochet patterns to help you celebrate your canine friends. Although these are quite easy projects, the effects are quite spectacular and will be well-loved keepsakes. Therefore,…

Tis the season to make blankets! Of all Christmas decorations you can make, a joyful festive blanket is one of the most original and visible signs of your holiday spirit. Indeed, while Christmas bulbs and hanging toys are great in themselves, a whole themed blanket is surely better. To that end, here are some wintery…

Heart shapes can be incorporated into any crochet item or shape. Don’t believe me? See below! I hope you have seen another one of my posts, entitled Heart Granny Square Free Crochet Patterns. If not, have a look. Here, is a similar idea, but instead of a square, but instead we have placed a heart…

We’ve recently had fun, cheeky and whimsical. It’s now time to crochet something sweet and beautiful. Crochet flowers, what can we say about them? They are some of the most loved and most frequent themes for blankets, clothing, throws and other projects. Here are some crochet flower blanket free patterns that will have you “enflowering”…

Hearts, they say you care year round, not just on Valentine’s. Hearts are a great theme for crocheting projects, be they on toys, pillows, or as below, on blankets. In fact, it is just about the ideal cover for a kid’s bed, a throw in a nursery, or something for the bedroom. In general, the patterns…

Legos have been an inspiration to people of all ages for over half a century. In fact, this absolute top and wonderful toy is so versatile that even real houses and cars have been built out of it. Conversely, in homage to this astounding plaything, artists and creators have long mad Lego-themed projects. Crocheting is…

Sometimes a gentler palette with a more subtle and subdued gamma is what the doctor ordered. Baby blankets work best in whites and light pastels or perhaps slightly smoky hues. This, therefore,  makes them  easy on the eyes and a lot of fun to crochet. Certainly, these will also be greatly appreciated as a baby…

And now, for something completely different… Because of the popularity of certain patterns, many (most??) people equate crocheting with blankets, shawls and afghans. However, we know this isn’t true, and that it doesn’t do justice to the variety of projects you can make using crocheting. In order to dispel these myths and become inspired for…

Rosettes, crochet rosettes everywhere! And why not? They are the  center piece of so much crocheting. Rosettes are a floral theme that has transcended the mere blossom. Indeed, they have become a geometric focus for so many different ar forms such as stained glass, paintings, sculpture and others. Therefore, it’s only fitting that we crocheters…

So, you thought that C2C means corner-to-corner? Nope! It means cat-to-cat crochet! We have some great news to all cat lovers and feline fanatics! Here are some C2C patterns that will be just the thing for cat-adoring crochet-savvy folks out there. Although these delightful patterns for C2C cat afghans wasn’t easy, we hope the selection here…

Be like a little busy bee, and make hexagon-based blankets so reminiscent of that slab of goodness, the honeycomb. Hexagons occur in nature wherever you need to pack things tightly. This is why honeycombs have hexagonal cells and, by the same token, a layer of bubbles also take on hexagonal shapes. We have compiled some…

Short of shawls there is no crochet topic more popular than cats. Here are some cat-themed projects to give you your feline fix. I bet you are a cat lover, consequently you probably think that  nothing goes better together than a hook, good coffee, your favourite TV show and a cat. If so, you will love…

Crocheted lace blankets don’t have to be difficult. In fact, they can be an easy way to make fancy and quite elegant items in an easy way. There’s nothing better for a summer’s day than crocheted easy lacy baby blankets. In one of these, your baby will be in the Goldilocks zone: neither too cold…

There have been a number of great square-based patterns recently, but too much of a good thing is not enough. For instance, why not turn to crocheting hexagon-based squares. Hexagons are really interesting, because they minimize the length of adjoining edges between the individual units. In other worlds, they make for a lot less stitching…

Patchwork or square-based crochet is a wonderful way of making large and colorful blankets, afghans and throws. However, sometimes they can get a bit humdrum. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could make a blanket of squares but have it be a bit more visually exciting and fun? Well, here are some triangle-based blankets…

Ripple-stitched blankets have always been a very popular design. The rippled stitches are a a commonly used way of making visually and tactilely patterned textured surfaces.  The project requires little effort and rewards the crocheter with a final product that looks like it’s a lot more intricate than it really is. Let’s see the most…

Crocheting is a great way to embody nature themes in artwork. One such theme is the owl, especially when talking about amigurumi. They are fun to make because of their simple form, which is highly amenable to stylizing in crochet. Their large eyes and adorable ears make for a very graceful and fun topic. Small amigurumi…

Spirals, vortices, helices and what have you; they are all mystical and mesmerizing. Patterns for spiral-inspired projects draw the eye, give the illusion of motion, depth and increasing distance around a central point. Not only are they stunningly beautiful, but additionally yield a myriad possibilities for decorating surfaces around the home. Consequently, they are also…

The world’s most famous frog, Kermit, sang that “it’s not easy being green”, but we all know that’s not necessarily true. And here are some amazing frog-themed crochet patterns to prove this point. These are easy patterns that will be an absolute hoot to crochet… I mean who won’t get a chuckle from a hat…

Welcome, lovely crocheters! Let’s talk classic today! If you are constantly looking for timeless techniques to try, you have certainly landed in the right place today. Our mini collection of Chevron Stitch Blanket Ideas will definitely motivate you to act! The classic chevron motif has been used thousands of times by crocheters all around the…

The Apache Tear stitch is a wonderful technique for making geometric designs in crochet. The resulting patterns are absolutely mesmerizing and gorgeous, especially when coupled with the correct choice of colors. The Apache Tear will work, of course, with a garish, hippy-trippy color scheme, but it really comes into its own when you work it…