365 Crochet

Although I am still buried in snow, I am dreaming of summer! I love designing barefoot sandals! I have several ideas for patterns that I'd like to write this year, and here is my first! I really didn't know what to name them at first, so I waited until they were finished, then it came to me. It kind of resembles a spider in the center, but I couldn't call them "spider lace", because that's entirely something else in crochet.  But spiders have eight legs, and arachnids have eight legs, thus the name. This is an easy pattern; starting with the toe loop, you will work upward toward the ankle.  The straps are worked in one piece across the top, creating the final row. I've included photos to help you along the way. Designed By: Farrah Hodgson Skill Level:   Easy Materials:  Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread (I used South Maid) Crochet Hook Size 1.5mm Needle to sew in ends Size: Adult foot, adjustable Stitches Used: Ch =Chain, Sl st

I'm not done finding cute little Easter crochet patterns yet!  Here's another quick to work up pattern, that is sure to bring smiles to the faces of who wear them! Designed By: Shove Mink Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Crochet hook 3.75mm (F) Pink Worsted Weight Yarn 9mm plastic safety eyes pink and white felt Black embroidery thread Yarn Needle Sewing Needle Fabric Glue Stuffing Scissors Get the Free Pattern!

With Easter approaching quickly, I am trying to find some "quick to work up" crochet patterns.  I found this one last evening, and I fell in love with it!  It has a very vintage and elegant appeal which was created by using natural crochet thread along with a pretty ribbon bow.  This pattern is written in Italian, but you can easily translate it by using Google Translate.  Just type in the web site's URL and a link for the translated version will appear!  The text may appear a little confusing in English, however, the designer has also included a very detailed photo tutorial which is a big help! Designed By: Craft and Fun Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Cotton Arrow No. 16 Crochet Hook 1.25 Satin ribbon 5 mm high Get the Free Pattern! (English Translation)

Keeping an Easter theme going, yesterday I posted a cute little jar cozy.  Today, here's a cute little coffee cozy!  You can use these on coffee mugs, travel/disposable cups, and even kids mugs. Simple and quick, this is a cute idea for the upcoming Easter weekend. Designed By:  Swirls and Sprinkles Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  H hook  G hook  Worsted weight yarn (I used white, blue, and pink) Scissors Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

This crochet Easter bunny cozy is super cute, and a great companion to your homemade treats!  Now when you go visit this pattern, don't be confused!  It starts off with a treat recipe, but if you keep scrolling down the page, you will find this cute crochet pattern.  It's a win-win duo! Designed By: Yarnovations Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Vanna’s Choice Yarn (Worsted Weight – 4) BEIGE, BLACK, PINK; (Brown Bunny: Taupe Mist, Rose Mist, Radiant Lime, Black); (Purple Bunny: Purple, Dusty Rose, Raspberry); (Rainbow Bunny: Scarlet, Radiant Lime, Radiant Yellow, Radiant Orange, Colonial Blue, Aqua, Raspberry, Black) Crochet Hook: H / 8 / 5.00mm Yarn Needle for Sewing 1 Mason Jar Get the Free Pattern!

This little lamb hat will look adorable on your little ones this Easter.  Or go ahead, and make one for yourself!  The designer includes a great written tutorial along with photos, and photos of color variations and embellishments!   Designed By: Sarah/ Repeat Crafter Me Skill Level: Easy Materials:    Bulky Weight Yarn (weight category 6 ) - Loops & Threads Country Loom Baby yarn in White. Vanna's Choice yarn in pink for the ears.  Size J (6.00mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler/Preschool, Child, Teen/Adult Get the Free Pattern!

These cute baskets can be used for anything; Easter and all sorts of random stuff!  I's pretty, yet simplistic, and includes written instructions on making it big and firm with a handle by using two stands of yarn together; or smaller with one strand of yarn. Designed By: My Hobby is Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  A: yarn Red Heart Lisa in 2 colors worked with 2 strands of yarn held together 3.5 mm crochet hook and 4 mm crochet hook for the handle B: yarn Red Heart With Love in 2 colors worked with 1 strand of yarn 4.5 mm crochet hook tapestry needle to weave in the ends scissors Get the Free Pattern!

I've been using this brimmed edge pattern for several years on regular winter hats, but I wanted something a little more airy and fresh for spring.  How about just a visor?  I envisioned something light colored and lacy, and when I got down to writing, it came out exactly as planned!  Of course, you can make this in any color you want, or even multi-colored.  I also want to try this out in cotton yarn! The pattern begins from the top of the headband and works it's way down in rows.  It is worked in one piece, back and forth; because in the end, you will attach two 30 mm buttons to close it up.  You don't need to make any buttons holes, because Rows 2 and 6 (X-Stitich Rows) have enough gap, that the buttons will fit through, therefore, allowing you to adjust the size of your headband.   From the last row of the headband, you continue on with the ribbed visor.  You work back in forth in short rows along the headband edge, increasing stitches and rows towards the center

These sweet baby booties are a great spring project!  I love the button embellishment and side tab.  The designer has included a full photo tutorial and written instructions laid out in a perfectly clean and easy to read format! Designed By:  Hut's Crochet Skill Level: Easy Materials: 3.5 mm hook yarn needle stitch markers SuperPreis wool (grey) CottonFun Schulgarn wool (red) Size: newborn - 3 months, 3 - 6 months and 6 - 9 months. Get the Free Pattern!

Do you want to do something a little different this Easter?  Check out these lovely crochet thread Easter eggs!  The natural tones emit elegance, but also think of them in bright colors!  This is a great idea, and the designer has done an awesome job creating this, by writing up full instructions and adding photos in a wonderful tutorial. Designed By: Flax and Twine Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Size 10 crochet thread Size 7 (1.5mm) needle Hard boiled eggs Get the Free Pattern!

This pretty crochet pillow kind of works up like my Pin Laced Hat  Pattern!   Using soft Bernat Blanket yarn, you can quickly create this pillow and have it displaying all of its beauty on your favorite piece of furniture. Designed By: Bernat Skill Level: Easy Materials: Bernat Blanket (10.5 oz/300 g; 258 yds/234 m) Vintage White (10006) 2 balls Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.  16” [40.5 cm] square pillow form. Size:  Approx 16” [40.5 cm] square Get the Free Pattern!

These little bunny pillows are sweet!  This is a fairly easy pattern, with plenty of time to make a few for Easter. Designed By: Connie Hughes Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Red Heart yarns in Pretty in Pink and Bright Yellow and Purple.  Crochet Hook size G ribbon buttons polyfill Get the Free Pattern!

Feet are on my mind after recently designing two new sock patterns, but I'm tired of winter, and I feel like beaches, flip flops, and barefoot sandals!  I actually designed this legwarmer style barefoot sandal/sock pattern last summer, which was created with "yoga socks" in mind, for a friend. (who was actually using them for yoga!)  So, recently, I had a few balls of sock yarn lying around, and took that opportunity to actually write out my pattern to share.  Enjoy! These barefoot socks work from the foot and up to the top of the leg.  If you can make a granny square, you can make these!  The double crochet stitches turn into longer stitches (htr, tr, hdtr, and dtr) as you work up the leg to give it more stretch.  You can also quit at any time as you're working up the leg, if you want them shorter, just stop after any round and skip to the very last finishing round. These look great pulled all of the way up to your knee, or slouched down as well! Designed b

Elegant crochet tops look hard to make, but usually they are not so bad once you get going.  It's always a good point to look over the entire pattern first, and you may realize how easy it is!  Paired with a matching camisole, this beauty reminds me of spring and summer. Designed By: Doris Chan Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins 1.75 oz/50 g (108 yds/99m) Tahki Yarns COTTON CLASSIC 100% Mercerized cotton in #3532 Soft Yellow  Size G-7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook  Split ring markers or scraps of contrasting yarn for markers Size : XS up to 3XL Get the Free Pattern!

You can embellish anything with these beautiful crochet shamrocks!  They look lovely on their own, as well as joined together to create a larger piece. Designed By: Mom's Crochet Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Small Amount of #5 pearl cotton yarn (Craftways from Herrschners) in two colors of green - one lighter than the other. D-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook. Sewing needle paper clip that you'll bend out of shape (or into the shape you need) scissors. Get the Free Pattern!

Don't want to paint Easter eggs?  Easy, just make them hats! These Easter Egg Beanie Hats are funny, and completely adorable!   Designed By: Tanya Eberhardt Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  100 percent cotton yarn in various colors Size 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook Pom pom maker (smallest size) Size: 5.5 cm in length (2 in) and 3 cm in height (1 in) Get the Free Pattern!

Upon seeking out St. Patrick's Day themed free patterns, I came across this beautiful lace shamrock doily pattern, which is included in a collection of several elegant doily patterns: Gerbera, Shasta Daisy, Summer Flowers, Shamrock, and Fice-in-One Shells. (download requires a free subscription) Designed By: Jennifer Moir, Mara Goodwin, Carolyn Christmas, Dot Drake, and Sue Penrod (Various) Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread in various colors No. 7 Steel Hook  No. 8 Steel Hook Get the Free Pattern!

If you're a crochet beginner, there's nothing wrong with looking for the easiest projects.  Here is a great video tutorial for an easy project; fingerless gloves.  This is also a wonderful quickie project if you have no time for playing around with advanced patterns! Crochet Fingerless Gloves by SuperCrochetMom

How cool is this crocheted Purse?!  I love the "spiked stitches" pattern that the designer has created, which in turn, bring this awesome bag to life!  The pattern includes everything you need to make your own, from written instructions, photos, to charted diagrams. Designed By:  Darlisa Riggs Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  US E/4 (3.50 mm) crochet hook Omega Sinfonia; (C1) Black, 218 yds(C2) White, 75 yds, (C3) Red, 100 yds Needle Straight Pins Stitch Marker Scissors Button or Toggle Clasp Lining supplies Size: 9.5″w x 10″ h x 3.25″ d Get the Free Pattern!

Feeling Irish?  Whip up these adorable shamrock embellished baby booties just in time for St. Patrick's Day!   Designed By: Bella Mia Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Worsted weight yarn in white Small amount worsted weight yarn in green Crochet hook size F Size: 3 inches long, adjust hook size to make larger or smaller Get the Free Pattern!

You can turn almost anything into a "St. Patrick's Day" themed item by simply making it in green!  However, this beauty of a necklace is already done in green.  It is a simple concept, many shades of green crocheted circles attached to a chain in a particular fashion, and it gives great results!   Designed By:  Jessica Fediw Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Embroidery thread (different shades of green) Small crochet hook  Embroidery needle A chain necklace or the parts to make one (I found the white chain and links at JoAnn’s) Small jump rings needle nose pliers  Get the Free Pattern!

It's been a long, dreary and cold winter in my part of the world, so here's a crochet pattern to brighten up our days!  This beautiful shawl implements the granny stitch along with intense color, giving eye catching results! Designed By: Clare Sullivan Skill Level:  Easy Materials: 7 oz / 200 gram of Red Heart Super Saver; bright yellow5oz 150 gram Red Heat Super Saver of each colour, Pumpkin, Hot red, Shocking pink , Medium purple,Turqua and Spring green 5.5mm I hook  Size: 40cm/54 inches wide x 75 cm/30 inches long.  Easy to adjust the size/length - add more rows for a longer shaw Get the Free Pattern!

These pretty Celtic knot squares can be used as dishcloths or hot pads, but use your imagination, and they can become anything you wish! Designed By:  Yarnspiratons Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Lily® Sugar n’ Cream (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds) (01223) Mod Green 1 ball Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook Size:  Approx 10 ins [25.5 cm] square. Get the Free Pattern!