It’s time for a very different take on rainbows. A rainbow doesn’t have to be sweet, and these totally different rainbow blanket ideas will show you how. With the patterns below, you can make an eye-catching, colorful rainbow project without the risk of being too sweet or childish. Both patterns are inspired by waterfalls or icicles…

It’s time to hit the beach in style. Summer is almost here, and in no time we will hit the beach or the pool! While perhaps not the most obvious combination, a crochet bikini and swimsuit pattern is just the thing to get summer into full swing. Whether you’re planning a tropical vacation or just…

A blanket is not just your gran’s heavy woolen affair. In fact, I think that it’s time to explore some light, breezy and airy summer crochet blanket ideas. To this point, these crochet patterns are made to be warm and cozy for a cool summer evening or a colder day. Additionally, they are designed to…

While making crocheted items is often associated with homely, comfortable places like Grandma’s cottage or the nursery in your parents’ home, elegance is an often overlooked aspect. Therefore, we’d like to show you some very elegant bedspread ideas that will definitely shed new light on just how fancy crocheted items can be. Thus, each of…

Modern decor is so monochromatic. Colorize it a bit. While we all love modern decor, the monochromatic get up can get a little lacklustre. However, we can certainly change this through the use of colorful accents. Of course, one such accent is a judiciously placed colorful bedspread, cushion, or blanket. Therefore, here are some colorful…

Let’s look over some afghans. Although it’s been a while since we’ve specifically looked at some afghans, they’re always near and dear to our hearts. After all, and afghan is a beautiful throw or are a cover for a bed or couch and it can also double as a blanket. Therefore, here are some amazing…

Granny crochet, it’s not only for blankets While we traditionally associate granny crochet with blankets, here are some crochet granny poncho ideas that will show you the versatility and beauty of this technique. Moreover, these will actually be functional and attractive garments for any occasion. So, the granny poncho will be a fun interlude from your…

Let’s decorate as many surfaces as we can While it’s a truism that you should know as many different stitches as you can, some are just so useful! The surface stitch is one of those, because it’s a great way of topping off or finishing a piece that’s already made by slip-stitching additional yarn to…

While it’s true that you can really fancy up a baby blanket, it’s also true that sometimes it’s time to slow things down and get back to the basics. To this point, a striped baby blanket is just such a classic touch to let you move back to a slower, easier time. Therefore, you will…

Sunflowers are broad and flat, making them perfect potholders. While the generalized sunflower, dark center surrounded by yellow-ish petals, is a simple and plain design, here we’ll show you how varied they can be. Moreover, since the potholder is an inherently useful product, the splash of color enlivening your kitchen will also be a functional…

An elegant spa set will not be a “bath salts” gift Indeed, hand made, crocheted self care products are a great way to treat someone for a housewarming or simply when visiting. Indeed, none of these elegant spa sets would ever disappoint any recipient. However, they’re not only good as gifts. Consequently, you can make…

Mom deserves the very best So, heart is what the very best has tons of. However, there is nothing with as much heart as something handmade. Therefore in order to help kids make something extraordinary for Mom this year, here are 5 easy Mother’s Day gifts. These are all simple, small patterns that are perfect…

Crocheting is a pleasant contrast with high tech. While crocheting may seem a little anachronistic in these high tech, fast-paced times, it can actually be a quite fitting complement to modern technology. Indeed, it can create useful, fun accessories for your advanced gadgetry, giving it a personal and homey touch. In view of this, we…

It’s been a while since we’ve looked at cats. Unquestionably, cats and crochet go together like peanut butter and jelly. Therefore, let’s have a look at some adorable amigurumi cats that will be fun projects to combine these two hobbies. Although crocheted cats can be super realistic, I think that we should explore some fun, cartoon-like…

Baby seals have that awe factor… as in “Awwwwww, that’s sooooo cute!” There are undoubtedly VERY few things as cute and adorable as a baby seal. Indeed, sad puppy eyes have nothing on the big, round black gems set into the face of these juvenile pinnipeds. Of course, since crocheting is an art that can…

The sunnier side of granny squares Undoubtedly, one of the joys of sunburst granny squares is the possibility of taking a traditional crocheting design and giving it a new and fresh look. Not only is its texture pleasant to the touch and look at, but it also serves as a great background for the interplay…

Cluster V-Stitch shenanigans Since the Cluster V-Stitch is a versatile technique which makes wonderful, gentle and textures which are perfect for blankets and throws. Consequently, they can play a dual role. Firstly, they can be decorative, giving a colorful accent in a room. Secondly, they are functional, and can be a warm wrap to snuggle…

Enough purity for a while, lets “fusion” it up a bit! Certainly, one of the under-appreciated aspects of crocheting is how well it combines with other types of crafts and materials. However, we will fix all that with polar fleece baby blanket edging ideas. Indeed, you can see how a simple crocheted border can make…

Get the warm fuzzies from some furry blankets. Although it’s getting warmer, every season is a good reason for a fur yarn blanket. Why choose furry yarn for crochet blanket? Indeed any chilly morning or evening, or a Sunday coffee is a great occasion for wrapping up in or sitting comfortably on a warm, fuzzy…

Hexagonal flowers made of hexagons! In case squares are getting a bit, um, well, square, why not switch to hexagons for a while? However, if you do, you still don’t have to give up floral motifs. Indeed, these hexagon flower blanket ideas should cover both bases quite well. While they are different than square-based blankets,…

The best and greatest of summer shawls. So far. Undoubtedly, when you put on an item of clothing you want it to be functional, but you also want it to be good looking and fun to wear. So, why not check out the best summer shawl collection we have put together for some inspiration? After…

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…

We have fauna covered. Let’s get into the flora. While it’s early days of spring yet, the weather isn’t always nice and and flowers are barely beginning to come up through the ground. Therefore, why not give them a little encouragement, and put some colors in our own homes with some beautiful, free flower crochet…

Some quick patterns for slow animals 😀 While it’s not an intuitive combination, a quick pattern and a snail, here are some cute amigurumi snail patterns to show you that this is possible. Indeed, snails have often been portrayed positively in art and literature, and there is no reason not to do so in crochet….

Tweet Tweet! One crochet theme we’ve neglected of late are birds, and specifically in the form of a bird applique. While perhaps not as fancy as a bird amigurumi, these wonderful two-dimensional decorations are the perfect way to put some avian ambiance on any project or item. Certainly, as with real birds, you can really…

Here are some ideas for your hippy-retro pleasure. The hippy-retro chic known as boho is a very popular trend in textiles, both in textiles as well as accessories. With this in mind, here are some boho blanket ideas to enable you to accessorize your home, give great gifts or simply snuggle up in on a…

Even more geometric amazingness! Although we recently looked at similar mitered projects, we haven’t really scratched the tip of the iceberg. To this point, here are some mitered granny square blanket patterns that will demonstrate the amazing versatility of lines joined at an angle. In addition to the mitered lines which are the central topic…

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…