I’m sharing an adorable Christmas crochet pillow pattern as part of the 5th Annual Giftstravaganza Blog Hop! The Polar Bear in a Santa Hat Pillow pattern is forever free on my blog, but you can get the PDF download free through 6am Eastern on November 3, 2026 as part of the blog hop, so read … Read more
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
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
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
I’m sharing the last of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the eighth annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for pets, so this collection includes 12 free crochet and knitting patterns for pet blankets, pet beds, pet garments and accessories, and more, along … Read more