Easy Crochet Beanie Pattern: Foliage Beanie in 10 Sizes

I’m sharing an easy crochet beanie as the first pattern in the 12th Annual Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet. The Foliage Beanie pattern is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large. It’s a quick one-skein project using simple stitches in bulky yarn. It’s perfect for folks who like to make … Read more

2026 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along

Get ready to fill up your crochet list with holiday cheer with the 2026 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along. Join us in the Underground Crafters Community and the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups for a festive collection of free crochet patterns from a talented group of designers. Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts, cozy holiday décor, or … Read more

Striped Beanie Crochet Pattern: Beacon Beanie in 10 Sizes

I’m excited to share a striped beanie crochet pattern today. The Beacon Beanie is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large. It uses just one skein in each of two colors for all sizes, and it makes a fun, gender-neutral beanie that is perfect for wearing, donating, or gifting. This post contains affiliate … Read more

Simple Scarf Pattern: Ambling Crochet Scarf

I’m sharing a simple scarf pattern made with a self-striping yarn to make colorwork easy. This pattern is forever free on my blog, but as part of the Crochet to Donate Blog Hop with The Crochet Village, you can get the PDF version free with coupon code through 10am Eastern on September 20, 2026. This … Read more

Small Crochet Basket Pattern: Orange Cat Treat Basket

For the ninth project in the 8th Annual Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet, I’m sharing a small crochet basket pattern. The Orange Cat Treat Basket has cat ears and you can make your version with black, white, grey, or multicolor yarns to match your calico or tortie. Stuff your basket with Halloween treats … Read more

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