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Poppies are definitely my favorite flower. Last Spring I created my first crochet pattern, a red field poppy (you can get that free pattern HERE.) After almost a year of pattern making I decided to revamp my original poppy! I think this pattern looks even more realistic. This pattern uses a combination of worsted and dk …
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Continuing with my foray into the world of crochet ribbed stitches, I decided to try out this gorgeous ribbon berry stitch. I first spotted the stitch in this blogpost from 2012. Immediately I had to learn how to do it! I have to admit, I struggled a lot to get the 'berry' just right. Sometimes …
Since I started crocheting I've had a sort of fascination with ribbed stitches. I love the plush texture and elasticity they provide to crochet accessories and garments. This year I'd like to explore all the possibilities of crochet ribbing and create a resource for crochet pattern designing. Every week I'll be exploring a different …
Where has all the season gone? It feels like just yesterday I was anxiously awaiting Christmas crafting. With only 8 days until Christmas left, I have just a few more little stocking stuffers to create. I've assembled this list of free ( & very cute!) crochet patterns that you can make really quickly if you're …
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Free Crochet Pattern - Huber the Polar Bear
Upon doing a Pinterest search for 'cute Christmas' I came across a bunch of adorable Christmas puddings! Living in the U.S., I've ever tasted Christmas pudding. It sounds a bit like fruit cake or a fig pudding (maybe a bit yummier). Please correct me if I'm wrong! While I'm not altogether familiar with Christmas …
After making my Pumpkin Patch Bear I had just enough orange yarn to crochet something small. I came up with a mini pumpkin bear! I'm going to use mine as a festive little pin for my backpack. I think these would be so cute as a hair clip. Unfortunately, I'm not that adventurous with …
I was inspired by a pattern I saw on TokyoBunnie's Instagram to create this cute pumpkin bear! I made the bear big enough to be a little accent pillow or a huggable plush. This pattern works up pretty quickly. You can make your own pumpkin bear in an afternoon. You can purchase the …
While crochet mandalas are more of a summer project, the unseasonably hot weather I've been experiencing had me in the mood to make some! Following a mandala pattern is a great way to unwind and play with different colors you might have in your yarn stash. All of the mandala patterns in this list come …
Candy corn seems to be a seriously polarizing candy! Some of my friends love it while most of my family members can't stand it. Whether you love or hate candy corn, the confection is still a quintessential Halloween treat. I'm somewhat partial to candy corn in small quantities. I was inspired by these sugary morsels …