5th Annual Giftstravaganza Blog Hop

Welcome to the fifth annual Giftstravaganza Blog Hop! I’ve teamed up with dozens of your favorite designers and bloggers to bring you 30 days of free crochet patterns (including a daily free PDF download) for handmade holiday gift ideas made with 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn! Read on for details including how to … Read more

One-Skein Crochet Scarf Pattern: Ellis Scarf

The Ellis Scarf is a one-skein crochet scarf pattern that was originally published as the twenty-fourth Weekend Mystery Crochet Along with Underground Crafter. This post has now been updated with the “big reveal.” This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these … Read more

Easy Crochet Beanie Pattern: Foliage Beanie in 10 Sizes

I’m sharing an easy crochet beanie as the first pattern in the 12th Annual Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet. The Foliage Beanie pattern is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large. It’s a quick one-skein project using simple stitches in bulky yarn. It’s perfect for folks who like to make … Read more

2026 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along

Get ready to fill up your crochet list with holiday cheer with the 2026 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along. Join us in the Underground Crafters Community and the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups for a festive collection of free crochet patterns from a talented group of designers. Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts, cozy holiday décor, or … Read more

Small Crochet Basket Pattern: Orange Cat Treat Basket

For the ninth project in the 8th Annual Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet, I’m sharing a small crochet basket pattern. The Orange Cat Treat Basket has cat ears and you can make your version with black, white, grey, or multicolor yarns to match your calico or tortie. Stuff your basket with Halloween treats … Read more

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