If you’re anything like me, every year you vow to start your holiday crocheting earlier so that you don’t end up gifting “I.O.U.s” instead of crochet projects. Then life happens and you look up in December and wonder what you’re going to do with that yarn you bought during the Christmas in July sales. Not … Read more
Welcome to the third roundup of the Christmas in July Make Along! This week’s theme is gifts for men, and in my experience, it can sometimes be hard to find great handmade gift ideas for men. Not to worry, because I’ve searched the web to find you 28 handmade gift ideas, including 14 free crochet … Read more
The Patina Lace Shawlette is an easy, lacy crochet shawl with a simple stitch pattern repeat that is easy to remember. This rectangular shawl uses an easy lace stitch pattern in different directions to create a beautiful, color-blocked accessory. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if … Read more
The Hippo Lovey is a cuddly hippo lovey crochet pattern with an adorable amigurumi character a child can hug designed by Shehla from The Blue Elephants! This adorable Hippo Lovey is crocheted in one piece, leaving fewer ends to weave in and making the head even more secure for repeated huggings and washings. This post … Read more
Welcome to the second roundup of the Christmas in July Make Along! This week’s theme is gifts for women, and I’ve searched the web to find you 36 handmade gift ideas, including 17 free crochet patterns, 7 free knitting patterns, and 12 free sewing patterns. If you still need more inspiration, I’ve included links to … Read more