I love crocheting blankets, so I keep a stash of handmade baby blankets in my closet for last minute gifts. Once in a while, though, a dear friend or family member will be welcoming a newborn, and I decide to make up something special. Here are 3 tips for crocheting customized gifts to thrill your favorite parents-to-be. This … Read more
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
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
This child’s blanket crochet pattern was originally designed to meet the donation requirements for Project Night Night which no longer accepts handmade blankets. It’s a School Night Night Child’s Blanket is a simple child’s blanket that is perfect for gifting or donating. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for this sample was generously provided by … Read more
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