The baby needs a new pair of shoes. There are very few things indeed as cute as baby booties. Of course, they should be functional as well, but really, that’s not the reason we love them and make them. Nevertheless, the pattern also has to be easy enough to make quickly. So, here is a…

Hold your pots in style. Although pot holders may seem a little mundane they are very useful and can be made into little works of art. Indeed, all you need is the right pattern and you shall have an eye-catching crocheted potholder to enjoy or give as a gift. Moreover, the patterns we chose are…

Let’s decorate with little accents. It’s common knowledge, that the character of a room’s decor is often determined by small accents. Thus, here is an idea, a dish soap dress, to put a little style and color into your kitchen, which often is a purely utilitarian place in the house. Of course, you can make…

Let’s make clowns fun. While clowns aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, we’ve all had fun watching them at the circus or at the fair. Therefore, let’s re-kindle some of that childhood fun. To this point, here are some amigurumi clown figurines that will enable you to put some sparkle in a kid’s eyes. Of course,…

It’s a race to be the top turtle! While turtles aren’t the fastest creatures, they certainly make some of the cutest amigurumi subjects. So, without much further ado, here are some top crochet turtles to pursue your love of things chelonian. Overall, these are wonderful patterns that range from cute and cartoonish, to quite realistic….

Since summer is nearly here, it’s time to protect our noggins from the sun. However, it’s not always good or fun to wear a baseball cap. Sometimes it’s good to have something you can wear, but then scrunch up and stick in a pocket. The summer kerchief is undoubtedly such an item. Overall, it’s stylish,…

Anybody remember their chemistry lessons? LEO the lion says GER! Well, here are some amigurumi lion free crochet patterns that will let you have your very own king of the jungle. These are all easy amigurumi lion patterns that work up quickly as well as not requiring a whole lot of yarn, thus being great…

It’s time to shine up the classics. While round and lacy doilies are well know, an oval doily is something novel by its rarity. Despite being a classic of yore, they are a very time-tested theme known of old. Therefore, why not introduce some change into your doily selection by breathing some new life into…

If there are any lessons to be learned in fashion, it’s that it’s important to be unique and stand out. However, in addition to uniqueness, the other necessary feature is usefulness. So, in order to fulfill both requirements here are some fashion shoulder bag ideas to get you crocheting your haute couture. Indeed, there can’t…

Celebrate summer with household accessories. Although you don’t need summer decorations to enjoy the season, it really does help. Thus, here are some summer dish cloth ideas that will let you not only have something practical, but add a summer touch to your kitchen. While each one of these wonderful designs is a fun little…

Let’s continue with new tools. While the sedge stitch isn’t likely on everyone’s top ten list of techniques, there’s no reason it shouldn’t be. In fact, this fun and versatile stitch should have a permanent place in our arsenal. Overall, sedge stitch makes a pleasant, gently textured surface that’s amenable to many projects, in particular…

Draw some inspiration from a nursery rhyme Undoubtedly, some of the fondest memories we have are those of a parent or grandparent reading nursery rhymes to us. Moreover, they’re also a great inspiration for crochet projects, and Little Boy Blue is no exception. To this end, we have compiled a list of ideas for your…

It’s time for some new tools in the toolbox. While we all run to our traditional standbys, it’s always good to put learn more and alternate techniques. Thus, here are some new and novel stitches that you may not have seen, but should definitely get to know. Consequently, each one is made into a fun…

Let’s fancy up a classic. We all know and love granny crochet, however it can get a little ho-hum. Never fear, though, here are some ideas to show you the wilder side of granny crochet. Indeed, here are two granny throws that will be an amazing addition to your home. Moreover, they will definitely come…

Get ready to increase your crochet arsenal While the Suzette stitch is a wonderful and useful technique, it’s one that’s often overlooked. However, this is absolutely unfounded. The Suzette stitch is an easy and versatile way of making all kins of projects such as blankets, towels and others. However, don’t take our word for it,…

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 for some fancy basics. However, you may well ask: “And what are fancy basics, pray tell?” Of course, I shall endeavour to explain. To summarize, a fancy basic is a fundamental (basic!) crochet project that has been made fun and unique. In brief, here, these are crochet squares with a floral motif that…

Not all viruses are bad! Although the virus shawl pattern has been well known for a long time, it has now it mutated into a few different patterns. All of these mutations are absolutely stunning and are crochet-friendly. I would say they are even beginner-friendly so you are safe and newbies have nothing to worry…

Find your inner peace. While a traditional doily is beautiful, there’s nothing quite so serene and peaceful as a mystical mandala doily. Indeed, the somewhat psychedelic and cosmic designs of mandalas really translate into crochet. Moreover, there are many great inspirations for individual mandalas, such as floral, feather, and other sources. Thus, there is a…

It’s time to get fancy. Undoubtedly, from a purely decorative sense, a stunning lacy doily is the acme of the crocheter’s art. Indeed, there are few projects as aesthetically pleasing and as well designed to show off your abilities. Consequently, these wonderful patterns will enable you to truly express your love for the art and…

Asymmetry can be aesthetic. Although most projects are generally based on symmetry, an asymmetrical jacket can be very beautiful and rewarding. Therefore, here are some projects that will show you how to turn lopsidedness into an art form. Indeed, there is nothing preventing you to use these skewed designs to absolutely stun your audience. Moreover,…

Swirls are captivating, so are rolls. Thus, to continue the theme, albeit at a smaller scale, here are some ideas for swirl and roller coasters that will be the toast of the table. Regardless of whether you’re having an informal BBQ or a nice dinner, these beautiful coasters will definitely fit in. Moreover, because they’re…

Swirls are captivating. Insofar as an inanimate object can have the illusion of movement, a swirl or spiral is definitely one of them. Moreover, the larger the swirl, the stronger is this illusion. Therefore, here are some ideas for a swirl blanket that will surely get your head spinning. Indeed these mesmerizing patterns will entice…

Simplicity rules. Less is oh so much more. Since it is uncomplicated, the simple spring shrug is a perfect garment to quickly grab and throw across your shoulders to go out or just to be a bit warmer. Of course, you can also wear one as something for a fancier outing. Regardless of the occasion,…

Make it cute and adorable. Among clothing, there is nothing as cute and adorable as these jackets. Indeed, there are very few people that won’t go aaaaawwww! when they see a baby in such a jacket. Of course, when you bring a cute jacket or shirt like this to a baby shower, there’s simply no…

My name is seamless, shoulder seamless. While they may be conceptually a bit more complex than ordinary tops, raglans have a lovely drape across the shoulder and an eye-pleasing continuity. Moreover, they are also a great project for all of you who hate sewing but enjoy crocheting. Obviously, a raglan’s sleeves continue to the collar…

So, do you need a basket to hold your yarn? Don’t despair! To solve this problem, here are some yarn basket ideas to both use up your stash of yarn scraps and to make room for an ever bigger stash of yarns for your other projects. Meanwhile, you’ll be celebrating the change of seasons! These…

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…

It’s all whites and greys out there. Put some color in your life. Crocheted colorful summer jackets have been some of our most popular patterns, and with good reason. After all, they are fun to design, a joy to make and great to wear. What’s more, they are also super comfortable and highly customizable, enabling…

There is nothing in this world that compares to welcoming a new little human to the family. To celebrate this, here are some ideas for crocheted baby accessories. Since research and life experience shows that stimulating your kids appropriately is crucial to their development, why not give them the start they need with these baby…