Crochet Pattern: Black Cat Softie

I’m kicking off the 2018 Halloween Crochet Along with the Black Cat Softie, a free crochet pattern for an amigurumi cat! With an orange scarf, nose, and whiskers, the Black Cat Softie is ready for some Halloween fun. Change the scarf color to update the Softie for other occasions, and have a portable kitty friend … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Handy Scarf

Today’s pattern is part of the Crochet Charity Drive with Blackstone Designs. The theme was mittens but I wanted to do something a little bit different, so I made a cozy keyhole scarf with two mock mittens at the end. This is a fun project for teens or adults and it works up quickly because … Read more

Mini Christmas Crochet Book Review with Two Crochet Patterns by Val Pierce

I’m excited to share a Christmas crochet pattern booklet review, along with two excerpted patterns for holiday-themed amigurumi critters, so read on for details! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. A free review copy of Mini Christmas Crochet: … Read more

Simple Yarn Decorations

Nothing says holidays to me like handmade decorations. In this post, I’m sharing two simple yarn decorations that even a beginner can make (or that would make great binge-watching projects for more experienced crocheters and knitters): DIY Felted Balls Ornaments and a Crochet Button Garland. I used red, white, and green for Christmas decor, but … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Snowicorn amigurumi by DoraDoes

I’m delighted to share a crochet amigurumi pattern from guest contributor, DoraDoes. The Snowicorn is an adorable critter that’s a mashup of a snowman and a unicorn. Make your own version of the Snowicorn and share it with us! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if … Read more

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