Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Polar Bear

I’m sharing a super cute and super quick last-minute gift for an amigurumi polar bear that you can dress up for the cold weather. The Amigurumi Polar Bear is a pal to the Amigurumi Baby Penguin and Amigurumi Seal, and includes the bonus pattern for a cozy scarf to keep him warm for the winter … Read more

36+ Free Handmade Penguin Patterns and Tutorials

It’s week ten of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup includes 36+ free patterns and tutorials for handmade penguins. I’ve searched the web to bring you 22 free crochet patterns, 9 free knitting patterns, and 5 free sewing patterns for gifts including penguin softies, hats, home decor … Read more

Topsy-Turvy Knitted Dolls Book Review with Little Red Riding Hood knitting pattern

Did you love to play with topsy-turvy dolls as a kid, or do you have a child or grandbaby who might like their own topsy-turvy doll? Then you’ll want to check out my review of a knitting pattern book that includes 10 topsy-turvy doll patterns. My review also includes an excerpted knitting pattern for the … Read more

Tapestry Crochet in the Round: Ocean Diamonds Beanie (with video) by E’Claire Makery

Tapestry crochet is on trend again and in today’s free pattern, guest contributor, Claire from E’Claire Makery, is going to share how to do tapestry crochet in the round! For her Ocean Diamonds Beanie, she’s included both a written pattern and a video tutorial to walk you through completing this dramatic hat using tapestry crochet … Read more

22+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Men

It’s week nine of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup includes gift ideas for men on your handmade holiday list. I’ve searched the web to bring you 12 free crochet patterns, 9 free knitting patterns, and a free sewing pattern for gifts for men including garments, accessories, … Read more

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