Read more about the article The Ultimate List of FREE Summer Crochet Patterns

The Ultimate List of FREE Summer Crochet Patterns

This week I have rounded up a whole bunch of great FREE crochet patterns perfect for summer! From clothing and accessories to home décor, my friends and I have you covered. On top of that, my friend Susan at Fosbas Designs is hosting the Summer Vibes Blog Hop this month, where you can download a paid pattern for FREE every day this month, AND my Friend Pam is hosting the Hooked On Summer Pattern Giveaway where you can get FREE patterns every week! July is “Freedom Month” here in the United States, and we are all celebrating with a ton of amazing patterns! It's a genuine Free Pattern Palooza!

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Read more about the article Ferris Wheel Cowl- FREE Crochet Pattern

Ferris Wheel Cowl- FREE Crochet Pattern

I wanted to design a cute cowl that will not only keep your neck warm when that chilly fall or winter wind picks up, but will also look stylish and garner you a ton of compliments! This cowl is made in the round, with easy row repeats. You can easily adjust the length and width to make it exactly the size you want. I used less than one cake of Ferris Wheel, but you can use any worsted weight yarn you like.

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Read more about the article Friendship Triangle Scarf- FREE Crochet Pattern

Friendship Triangle Scarf- FREE Crochet Pattern

Today is Free Pattern Friday! For this project, you can of course use any worsted weight yarn you choose, but I highly recommend that you try some ALC hand-dyed Superwash Merino Wool from Avery Lane Creations. My friend Nicky, the owner, sent me a hank of her gorgeous yarn and I absolutely fell in love.

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Read more about the article Hooked In: With Carroway Crochet

Hooked In: With Carroway Crochet

This is a very special Friday, because today I am introducing my new series of interviews with my crochet friends. Every month, I will be featuring a different crocheter so you can get to know some new friends too! Honestly, one of my most favorite aspects of being in the crochet business is the community. I have never worked in an industry where there are no competitors, only encouragers.

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Read more about the article Pattern Release: the Mermaid Waves Shawl

Pattern Release: the Mermaid Waves Shawl

I wanted to create a lightweight summer shawl which would be perfect for keeping your arms warm on a chilly evening or in an overly air conditioned building. (Seriously, why do they keep buildings at 45 degrees in the summer? It feels so strange to need a coat to go INSIDE!) You can choose any sport weight yarn you like, grab your favorite 5mm hook, and get going on creating yourself the perfect summer shawl!

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Read more about the article Crochet Patterns for Dad

Crochet Patterns for Dad

I have made my hubby a lot of gifts out of yarn over the years, but I have never managed to actually write a pattern for any of them. So he gets the benefit of OOAK (one of a kind) gifts, but I lost the benefit of actually having something to share with you. Luckily, my friends have not been so stingy with their pattern writing and have graciously shared their designs with us!

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Read more about the article Pattern Release: Pen and Gwen Baby Penguins

Pattern Release: Pen and Gwen Baby Penguins

“I'm super excited for my first 2020 pattern release! I impromptu made this little guy about 2 weeks ago, after simply saying "I'm going to make a penguin" and running with it. I designed this ami with the sewing in mind. I know one of the struggles of ami can be getting the placement of all the different pieces just right, and even with detailed written instructions, it doesn't always come out right. From the exposed loops on the bottom of the body for the feet, that align perfectly with the little white belly, to the flippers matching up just at the edge of the belly, to the start of sewing the body right where the penguin's "mask" begins, visual guides for sewing on the ami itself, and not just the pattern, were a big part of the design. There are a lot of color changes, adding some complexity, but it gives such a clean look to the penguin that I'm super proud of! I hope you enjoy creating this ami as much as I did!”

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