365 Crochet

Doesn't this sweater look nice and cozy?!  Cocoon sweaters are all the rage this season, and this crochet beauty wraps the design up nicely. I love the fact that the designer has included cuffs for the arms and I absolutely love the pockets! The pattern uses easy post stitches and chunky yarn so this sweater works up fairly quickly. The design also includes a fantastic description and instructions on making your very own! Designed By: Jess/Make and Do Crew Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Lion Brand Wool-Ease Tonal (Weight: 5/ bulky – 124 yds, 4 oz) –Smoke (149) – 7 (9, 10) skeins Tapestry needle Size N (10 mm) crochet hook Stitch markers or safety pins Sizes:  S/M; L/XL; 2XL/3XL Get the Free Pattern!

I don't know how I missed this last year, but I am definitely loving it right now!  This amazing shawl uses the diagonal raised stitch to create this really cool chevron arrow effect. The fringes work perfectly for this design as well! Designed By: Make My Day Creative Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Dk/Light Aran Weight Yarn:  Red: Rowan Lima (La Paz) 115m for main body plus 110m for fringe Cream: Rowan Lima (Bolivia) 203m (includes border) Grey: Mirasol Miski (Shade 118) 129m Light Green: Rowan Lima (Aztec) 129m Purple: Mirasol Miski (Shade 130) 127m Size 6mm crochet hook Stitch marker Get the Free Pattern!

Check out this beautiful piece!  The Annie crochet poncho pattern uses sport weight yarn, working in a vertical direction and topped off with a beautiful lace edging! The cowl neck is the perfect bonus for completing the look. And the color... absolutely stunning. Designed By: Brenda Grobler Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Nurturing Fibres Eco-Fusion 11 balls of 125m/50g in Bordeaux  Hook: 3.75mm & 4.00mm T apestry Needle  Scissors Size: One Size Get the Free Pattern!

Now if you can crochet a granny square, you can crochet this cocoon shrug! This beauty is made from two large granny squares, folded, attached along the edges, and crocheting a border along the unworked edges and armholes. It's as simple as that!  The pattern or what I'd rather call a "tutorial" does not come with the granny square instructions, so that knowledge is required, but there are several easy tutorials out there to help you with that. This pattern is brought to you in steps and measurements, but it's still so easy. This is something that I need to make for myself! Designed By: Maria Valles Handmade Skill Level: Easy Materials: two strands of single-ply unspun Icelandic wool (called plötulopi), which is about the equivalent of worsted weight; 440 g/1320 m Crochet hook - 7 mm - Yarn Needle Size: Custom Get the Free Pattern!

The " Virus Shawl " has been a very popular pattern for quite some time now, and this designer has just created another version!  By implementing the granny stitch, the shawl transforms into another beautiful creation! (This is a Ravelry download) Designed By: Miss Jinty Designs Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: 500g of medium worsted yarn (DK) 3.5mm hook  Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

Here's a great seasonal project!  Look at those awesome dragonflies, so cool!  This poncho is sized for child and adult, and looks like a really fun project to make.  The colors are beautiful and the open design of the dragon flies gives this crochet poncho the perfect look. Designed By : Pattern Paradise Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Worsted Weight yarn; Caron Cakes – 383 yards, in color Faeire; Child – 1 balls; Adult – 3 ball Clover Amour Hook US I/5.50  Yarn needle for weaving in ends Get the Free Pattern!

Wow, check out this pretty crochet scarf!  Perfect for summertime, as it features an open design concept, the scarf is made with a lightweight yarn. Rectangular sections are easily constructed and joined as you work the pattern.  This looks like a really fun scarf to make! Designed By: Knitting and so on Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: about 120 grams of fingering weight yarn a 3.5 mm crochet hook a tapestry needle to weave in ends Get the Free Pattern!

This lovely shawl is brought to you as a CAL (Crochet a-long) by Elk Studios. The tutorial is separated into parts to help you along the way and also includes a left handed version!  I love the colors used here, it is eye catching and feels a bit retro. Designed By: Elk Studios Skill Level: Easy Materials: Premier Cotton Fair, #2, 100 g/317 yards, 2 [2,2,3,3] balls of white, 1 ball of gray, 1 ball of peach Hook – G/4.0 Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends. Sizes : Extra Small to Extra Large Get the Free Pattern!

The most beautiful things can be so simply made, and this beautiful crochet wrap is the perfect example of that! Using basic stitches along with a nice self striping yarn or solid color, you can also make this design. The designer has included a video tutorial along with written instructions. Designed By: Jennifer Dickerson Skill Level: Easy Materials:  3 Balls of Zebrino by Adriafil K (6.5 mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle Scissors Get the Free Pattern!

How amazing is this?  I love the retro houndstooth pattern, and the designer has used it well in creating this perfect crochet shawl!  A nice break from the traditional lace wraps, this houndstooth shawl is stylish and timeless. This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Stitches & Woes Skill Level: Experienced Materials: MC ‐ 12 balls Black KnitPicks Shine Worsted Yarn (50g/75yds) CC ‐ 9 balls White KnitPicks Shine Worsted Yarn (50g/75yds) Size J Tunisian Crochet hook  1 ¼” Button   ½” Snap  Tapestry Needle Get the Pattern!  -This is not a free pattern anymore, sorry folks :(

This pretty crochet shrug is extra wonderful because it's easy to make!  If you know how to make a granny square, no problem.  There is no sizing information available, however, I think it would be pretty simple to figure out.   Designed By: Hooks and Heels Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Yarn of choice (lots) Hook to match yarn of choice Yarn Needle Brooch Clip or Button Get the Free Pattern!

I love every pattern that comes from Drops Design.  Their gorgeous models and photography always help too!  This lovely poncho design uses the granny stitch, very similar to a granny square.  This garment even has a detachable collar! Fringed edges and a drawstring complete the look.  Simple things can look so amazing when yo use the right yarn and colors.  But remember, a project like this requires a lot of yarn! Designed By: Drops Design Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  DROPS Big Delight from Garnstudio 800-900-1000 g color no 04, marina Crochet Hook Size 5.5 mm/I/9  Size: S/M - L/XL - XXL/ XXXL Get the Free Pattern!

Looking for the perfect chunky button cowl?  Here it is!  I had numerous requests for button cowls while at craft shows last winter, and I can see this trend moving into this season as well. It's such a simple concept, works up quickly (especially with chunky yarn), and looks amazing! Designed By: Jennifer Dickerson Skill Level: Easy Materials: 1.5 skeins Bernat Softee Chunky yarn L (8.0 mm) crochet hook 1 Large Button Tapestry needle Scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Check out this gorgeous crochet capelet!  Capelets first became fashionable in the Victorian era and have continued to resurface throughout the years.  They hold a bit of elegance and romance and simply look luxurious.  This particular design uses double strands of wool yarn to make a chunky weight, By using post stitches and working back in forth in rows, you can create your own! This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: HRH Handmade Style Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: 3 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted in Rose Heather. You will hold two strands together to form a chunky weight.  Suggested Hook:K Get the Free Pattern!

Look at those beautiful colors!  Besides color, this shawl uses a nice lace design.  The pattern includes video tutorials in separate "episodes" for both right and left handed crocheters.  But if charts are your thing, there is also a great chart included. To find this pattern on the linked page, just scroll down a bit :) Designed By: Julia Marquardt Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: 100g Lady Dee yarn 3.5mm crochet hook tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern!

Look at that stitch definition and design!  This beautiful shawl or stole uses one skein of lace yarn which the designer hand dyes herself. But I'm sure you could use any similar weight yarn, however I did check out her yarns, and they are a must see!  Wear this as a shawl, wrap, even a scarf, whichever way, this is a work of art! (This is a Ravelry download) Designed By: Helen Kennedy Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Crochet hook 3.5 mm  Approximately 750m yarn  Size: After blocking (approximate) 22” wide by 75” long.  Get the Free Pattern!

I love how the waves of color worked out in this beautiful shawl pattern!  Lacy shawls are a nice summer accessory due to their versatility, wear it over your shoulders, as a scarf, belt, skirt, or as a beach cover-up. Designed By: Sarah Sach Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Crochet Hook: I Yarn: (4)Red heart Boutique Unforgettable - Tidal 8oz ( 2.5 balls) Get the Free Pattern!

Here's another lovely creation from Drops Design!  This airy poncho has an open mesh look, paired up with a nice light color; the perfect summer time accessory! This pattern is pretty straightforward, working back and forth in rows, however it does require some simple chart reading. Designed By: Drops Design Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Drops Paris from Garnstudio 200-250-250-300 g color no 32, light blue purple Crochet Hook size 5 mm / H/8 Size: S/M – L/XL – XXL - XXXL Get the Free Pattern!

This pretty headscarf uses simple chains and shells arranged in a specific manner to achieve this lacy cross-over look; and is finished with slip stitched chains used to tie off. I chose a light weight bamboo yarn because of it`s elegant silky touch and drape, along with the fact that bamboo is an anti-microbial and moisture wicking fiber; (not to mention highly sustainable) an obvious choice for a summer garment!   Designed By:  Farrah Hodgson aka Firene Skill Level:  Easy Size: Adult Head, Adjustable Materials:  Knitca Lovely Bamboo, 0001 White, Light Weight (3); 1-ball; 50g/1.7oz, 95m/104yds Crochet hook 3.5mm (E-4) Stitches Used: Ch(s) =Chain(s); Sc =Single Crochet; Dc =Double Crochet; Sl St =Slip Stitch; St (s)=Stitch(es) Special Terms Used: Shell= (2dc-ch2-2dc) in same space. Shell in next shell = Shell in ch2 space of next shell. THE PATTERN Ch 102 Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, (ch2-2dc) in same st, *ch 9, skip next 13 chs...

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!