Beanies & Ear Warmers, Free Patterns

FREE Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern: Made with Love Headband

If you are looking for a beginner-friendly headband pattern with a fun texture to keep your ears warm this winter, look no further than the Made with Love Headband. Made in a continuous spiral with a 2-stitch, 1-row repeat and finished with a cute cinch, this ear warmer pattern is easy to make and available… Continue reading FREE Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern: Made with Love Headband

Beanies & Ear Warmers, Free Patterns, Patterns

Made with Love Beanie: FREE Crochet Pattern

The Made with Love Beanie pattern was designed for this year’s Crochet Cancer Challenge. It is a top-down hat pattern with enough texture to make it interesting, perfect for making and donating to your favorite cancer survivor or organization. Made using just half double crochet and herringbone half double crochet stitches, the pattern is fairly… Continue reading Made with Love Beanie: FREE Crochet Pattern

Tutorials, Techniques, & How-Tos

Extended Double Crochet (edc): Stitch Tutorial

The extended double crochet stitch (abbreviated "edc") is a fun stitch to make when you are looking for a basic tall stitch, but want something a little different than your standard double crochet. It's made similarly to a regular double crochet stitch, but with one small change. So, if you are familiar with basic crochet… Continue reading Extended Double Crochet (edc): Stitch Tutorial

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The Half Double Crochet (hdc) Stitch: What It Is and How to Make It

All About the Half Double Crochet The half double crochet (abbreviated as "hdc") is one of my all time favorite stitches. It is known as one of the four basic crochet stitches, alongside the single crochet, double crochet, and treble or triple crochet that beginners often learn first before moving on to more intricate stitches.… Continue reading The Half Double Crochet (hdc) Stitch: What It Is and How to Make It

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Half Double Crochet Variation Guide: How to Level Up Your Work

Whether you are a beginner crocheter looking for something new, or an experienced crocheter wanting to elevate your half double crochet game, you are in the right place! While the basic half double crochet is a beloved stitch, sometimes you want something different to make your piece pop. Enter, one of the many half double… Continue reading Half Double Crochet Variation Guide: How to Level Up Your Work

Accessories & Bags, Free Patterns, Patterns

Inlet Washcloth: FREE Crochet Pattern

Washcloths are the perfect crochet accessory pattern for kitchen and bathroom use. Perfect for a DIY handmade housewarming or wedding gift for friends and family (include a luxurious handmade bar of soap or scented Epsom salts from a local maker!), or make up a few to have on hand for the next baby shower you… Continue reading Inlet Washcloth: FREE Crochet Pattern