Amigurumi Pattern: Boom Box Softie

I’m kicking off this year’s Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet with the Boom Box Softie crochet amigurumi pattern. This cutie makes a great gift for anyone who loves music or who is nostalgic for late 1970s through early 1990s technology. Read on for the pattern and details on how you can join … Read more

Silly Monster Beanie Crochet Pattern in 5 Sizes

I’m kicking off this year’s Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet with the Silly Monster Beanie in five sizes. This monster crochet hat pattern is not scary at all, so it’s perfect for kids of all ages. Read on for the pattern and details on how you can join the CAL! This post contains … Read more

Announcing the Second Annual Halloween Crochet Along!

The Halloween Crochet Along is the fourth crochet along of 2020 hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. It’s also our second annual Halloween CAL! We’ve brought together ten of your favorite crochet designers to bring you free crochet patterns for  Halloween-themed projects including decorations, toys, costume elements, and more. Join us to make spooky Halloween projects … Read more

17+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Pets

It’s time for the fifth and final weekly roundup of this year’s Christmas in July Make Along! Our theme this week is handmade gift ideas for pets including cats and dogs. Find your next project in this collection of free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns and crafts tutorials! This post contains affiliate links. I may … Read more

36+ Handmade Gift Ideas for the Home

It’s time for the fourth weekly roundup of this year’s Christmas in July Make Along! Our theme this week is handmade gift ideas for the home, including projects that can decorate the home year round and special holiday decorations. Find your next project in this collection of free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns and crafts … Read more

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