As the weather starts cooling down and we head into winter, many crocheters and knitters start ramping up their projects. If you’ve vowed that this is the year where you will wear your own handmade creations rather than store bought, let me share 4 tips for planning a season’s worth of wearable accessories. Oh, and … Read more
This is the fourth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup is all about DIY neckwarmers, including scarves, cowls, infinity scarves, and pretty much anything else you can wear around your neck to keep warm. This roundup includes over 50 free tutorials, including 11 free … Read more
The Mock Bobbles Beret updates a classic style with a pop of texture. This pattern uses a combination of tall and short stitches to create the look of bobbles in an easier way. I used a neutral color for my version but you could completely change the look with a vibrant or pastel yarn. Best … Read more
I’m introducing a new guest contributor to Underground Crafter today. Let’s give a warm welcome to Julie from J Crochet. She’s sharing the adorable crochet pattern for the Pumpkinhead hat in two infant sizes. It’s the perfect fall accessory for your favorite little one. Julie’s signature style for her patterns is to include both written … Read more
This is the third post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup is all about wraps of all kinds including shawls, capes, and ponchos. This roundup includes over 50 free patterns and tutorials, including 6 sewing tutorials, 32 crochet patterns, and 16 knitting patterns, so you’re … Read more