Crochet Pattern: Cupcake Hat in 3 sizes

Earlier this year, I shared the free knitting pattern for the Cupcake Hat. Since then, I’ve had requests for a crochet cupcake hat pattern and today I’m sharing it. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. Yarn for the sample … Read more

4 Ways Your Teenager’s Love of Crochet or Knitting Can Help with College Life

If you’re a longtime reader of Underground Crafter, you may know that I don’t actually crochet and knit full time (though who wouldn’t want to??). One of the many things I do in the rest of my life (besides all the boring stuff like laundry) is work with a nearby non-profit organization, Policy Studies in … Read more

Crochet Pattern: It’s a School Night Night Child’s Blanket

I first learned about Project Night Night back in 2013 when it was the featured charity for Crochetville’s A Tour Through Crochet Country blog tour for National Crochet Month. A few months back, I had the chance to interview Jessica Silverman Bryan from Project Night Night about the great work this charity is doing to … Read more

How To Connect Granny Squares with Join-As-You-Go | #Crochet #TipsTuesday

If you followed along with the Mystery Lapghan Crochet-a-Long, you might be in the early stages of granny square withdrawal now that the CAL has ended. Today, I’m sharing another way to join granny squares: the join-as-you-go method (also known as JAYG). You can use this on your next granny square project. This post contains … Read more

#5FridayFreebies: 6″ (15 cm) Granny Squares

Happy Friday! Here’s a roundup of 5 free crochet patterns to get you excited about crocheting all weekend. This post contains affiliate links. This week’s theme is 6″ (15 cm) granny squares. These quick, portable projects are great stress relievers and stash busters. I like to make grannies when I have a moment and store … Read more

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