Gnomes, they’re not just for Christmas! While this popular Scandinavian Yuletide tradition has taken the world by storm, there’s nothing written anywhere that says gnomes must be limited to Christmas. On the contrary, there are plenty of reasons to crochet a Valentine’s Day gnome. First of all, they’re fun—and who doesn’t love a fun project?…

Let’s beflower our surroundings! Since it’s definitely flowery outside, it’s time to celebrate this in crochet as well. However, not all of us have the time to drop everything else. So here are some flower appliques that you can use to put flowers on EVERYTHING. Amazing how everything looks nicer and prettier with flowers! No matter…

Useful and beautiful. So, while summer isn’t here yet, indeed, it’s not even warm yet, there’s no reason not to start prepping. Of course, there will be time aplenty for the big summer projects: the dresses, the cardis, and the swimsuits. However, why not get a head start on the accessories. And, among those, here…

Sometimes it’s good to go a bit wild with colors. If you’re searching for free crochet drawstring hobo bag patterns, these colorful and fun designs are perfect for your next project. These bags are not only visually stunning but also surprisingly simple to create. Vibrant colors make them eye-catching, and their unique design ensures they stand…

Don’t let the name mislead you. These bags aren’t square at all. So, while fancy shapes and stitches come and go, we turn to crocheted squares like on old friend. Indeed, they ARE an old friend, and here we’ll show you that a square bag is about as fun and exciting as any crochet bag…

Is it a bucket? Is it a bag? Dunno, but you can sure put lots of things in it! Since the summer holidays are approaching us quickly, so we’ll need capacious, fun bags to carry around our beach things. What things, you may ask, and indeed, these are many. Of course there are such staples…

Let’s carry our things with pride. Since summer will be upon us soon, it’s high time to make to explore summer tote and bag ideas. However, it’s also really important that these projects be light, airy and fun. Therefore, we have put together some projects that really excel in these categories. Of course, the patters…

In light of the approaching holiday, here are some Easter Basket Ideas to help you decorate the home and to help your little ones gather as many eggs on Easter Sunday as their little hands will carry. Indeed, it’s hardly worth it going into the backyard, if your arms are not bending under the weight…

Don’t ever throw grocery bags when you can reuse them. Actually I don’t think that anyone throws out plastic bags nowadays. They are excellent as kitchen or bathroom garbage bin inserts and you can always use them on your next shopping trip. However, if you are a heavy shopper and your hoard bags quicker than…

Valentine’s Day is ever closer, therefore it’s high time to get a-crocheting. However, how many heart appliques and candy bags can one body handle? There is a limit! Thus, why not do something a little more ambitious, like Valentine’s bear? To that point, these Valentine Teddy bear patterns are a great way to show someone…

Homemade accessories: everything you need, and only things you need. Cosmetics accessories are a very personal thing, and homemade versions of those you normally purchase are therefore preferable. However, homemade does not have to LOOK homemade, and consequently can outshine store-bought in every way. These free crochet patterns for face scrubbies are just the thing…

It’s not only the gift, but how you wrap it. That’s doubly true at Christmas, when the giving is mots crucial. Therefore, following on decorating and stocking stuffer ideas fo crocheting, here are some ideas for Christmas-themed gift bags. These are easy projects to make, and consequently it won’t be a big burden for you…

Hanging baskets are back in! Now you can redesign your space by making these lovely plant hanger and filling them with some plants. However, if plants are not your thing, you can make storage baskets for plenty of items. Thus, you can use them to store yarn, towels, scarfs, plastic bags and etc. In fact,…

Cats and mice… What better way to decorate your crocheting than with creatures as old as storytelling? Cats and mice have been chasing one another in stories, movies, cartoons and books since forever. They’ve been friends and they’ve been enemies, as well as frenemies. If Tom and Jerry were a favorite cartoon of yours, then…

What’s the cure for having too many crocheted shopping bags around the house? Why, of course, it’s getting even more crocheted shopping bags in your house! They are such a fun project to take on, because you can never have too many: a few for the house, a bunch in the car, and another one…

It’s time to hit the beaches, which means taking all your sand & surf necessities with you. To do that, you need the right tote, and a crochet beach bag is the very best way of doing this. Apart from that, they are a perfect combination of the timeless classic and modern snazz. Therefore, you…

Some of the greatest crochet projects are patterns for items that support further crocheting. It’s a self-generating hobby! Although we are often out and about, crocheting is always on. Sometimes, when you’re sitting with a coffee or in a park, it would be nice to have your hooks and yarn handy so that you could…

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…

When spring is right around the corner, all every amigurumi-lover can think about are sweet rabbits, hares, chickens, and ducklings. With this in mind, we have created this exciting collection for Adorable Amigurumi Chicks today to officially open the season for these lovely crochet creatures. You can start working on Easter decorations right away to make…

Crocheting is such a great craft, because so often it allows the classic to meet the ultra-modern. In these connected times, pretty much everyone carries a pair of earbud headphones for their phone. These get tossed into bags, pockets and purses and get tangled, dirty or worn out in short order. Yes! Crocheting can prolong…

Bags made in the shape of other items are a fun way to carry around your daily necessities, and a great way to liven up your crocheting. XL Dragonscale (Dice) Bag Free Crochet Pattern The Dragonscale dice bag is for those of you, or your kin that are gamers and for their increasingly complex gaming…

Hello there, Crocheters! Get ready for some fun because quick and easy crochet valentines patterns for the Valentine’s Day are here! Crocheting is a perfect medium for expressing feelings for that special someone or a way to show your appreciation for the people around you. If you are a beginner, a crochet valentine’s gift is a…

We have always known that amigurumi is the most adorable kind of crochet projects out there, haven’t we? What some of us might not be aware of is that some amigurumi projects can also be very practical. I certainly did not know that before I found these Cute and Easy Amigurumi Keychains. My world has…

These animal-themed bags are a wonderful way to enliven attire, and have a great time while doing so. A crochet bag is a great project both for yourself, when you are feeling playful, or indeed for your child at any time. Any way you cut it, this is a fabulous way to bring some zest…

With the festive season drawing to a close, it’s time once again to crochet practical projects. What could be more practical than a foldable squeezable market bag to carry your things in? Edda Bag Free Crochet Pattern The Edda Bag is a mesh bag that will collapse down to almost nothing when you don’t need…

Find your crochet hook and prepare your stash, because I’ve got fresh compilation of great free patterns up for grabs. Today’s theme is quick and easy projects – perfect to pull off in one evening or two. Appliques, little amigurumis and accessories will work perfect as last-minute gift ideas, too! Be sure you have saved…

Halloween-inspired crochet does not have to be simply decorative. The beloved pumpkin has great plump shape, which can store a lot inside, so why not turn it into a basket? Cute Pumpkin Storage Ideas explore possibilities of this theme. Little bags, jar covers, or even baskets with lids – you can conjure it all with…

Little square tiles are very popular in the world of crochet, and I know exactly why – they are so versatile and fun to make! Little pieces can be joined together or used separately, as coasters, for example. It’s easy to enclose any design in a square shape, and one of the most loved is…

Hello there, trendy people! How are your autumn wardrobes looking so far? With these crochet patterns for Chic Pullovers, you will make them look legendary! Yes, these fashionable pullovers and sweaters really are that special! Believe us, we know how to recognize patterns that will let you stand out even from the most fabulous crowd!…

If you happen to read this text, I think I can safely assume that you are a creative. We, creafters, know that our mess is not in fact a mess – it’s organized chaos! But we all, as well, can sometimes get lost among scraps of yarn, crochet hooks, unfinished projects and balls of yarn……