I wanted to make a manly afghan for a friend that lost everything in a fire. I chose a ripple pattern because of the strong lines and neutral colors to keep it understated. This afghan was made using the instructions for The Blazing Ripple…
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For the Love of Crochet!Crochet Yarns, Patterns, & Inspiration
A friend of mine sent an afghan to me that her grandmother had made many many years ago. It has been loved so much that it started coming apart at the seams, literally. She asked if I could try to do some repairs and…
This pattern is similar to the traditional granny square but with a simple twist that creates a lacy look. It can be made with any color and any weight yarn making it extremely versatile. This pattern is also available as a free Ravelry…
There is nothing more fun than making a bunch of little crocheted flowers. Here is a simple flower that can be used as an embellishment on hats, purses, or anything else you like. You can attach a pin backing to make a brooch…
Hi Everyone, I would like to share with you the first pattern I ever wrote. It’s a simple hat that uses two strands of yarn and a big hook which means it goes REALLY FAST. I can finish the beanie version in less than…
I just received this sweet picture of Riley and his Rainbow Blanket. It turns out he loves it so much, he sleeps with it even in 70 degree weather! Really, could he be any cuter? I think not! Sweet Dreams, Riley 🙂
Here is a cute free crochet pattern that takes no time to whip up and makes a great handmade gift. The tie allows you to adjust the size to fit anyone with any hairstyle. Make them in different colors to go with all of your…
Hi all! I would like to share with you one of my favorite baby blanket patterns. This blanket was originally made as a sample for a class I held at my local JoAnn’s. Once the class was completed I took it home and tried…
There are several ways to join granny squares to make an afghan. The most traditional way is by whip stitching with a yarn needle. You can also join them with a row of slip stitches or single crochets. This will result in a…