Men's Winter Hat and Scarf Set
Friday November 30, 2012
Crocheted Hat and Scarf Set- Photo © Amy Solovay
If you'd like to crochet something nice for a special guy, consider making him this classic winter hat and scarf ... Read More
Free Pattern for a Cloche Hat With Snowflake Design
Thursday November 29, 2012
Cloche Hat With Snowflake Design - Photo © Erica Jackofsky
Erica Jackofsky designed this fab hat pattern. The hat is a cloche design that's just a little bit slouchy. You ... Read More
Where to Find Free Crochet Stitch Tutorials
Wednesday November 28, 2012
Crochet V Stitch -- Free Tutorial Available on Our Website. Photo © Michael Solovay.
I've been About.com's Guide to crochet for over three years now. Over the past several years, ... Read More
Free Instructions and Patterns for Crocheting Blanket Edges
Tuesday November 27, 2012
One thing you can never have too many of: border patterns for blankets and afghans. It's good to have bunches of different patterns on hand, so you're well-prepared every time ... Read More
Snowflakes and Snowmen
Tuesday November 27, 2012
Beaded Crochet Snowflake - Photo © Amy Solovay
'Tis the season to crochet! Whether or not it's snowing in your neighborhood, you can revel in the beauty of snowflakes ... Read More
Free Pattern for an Easy, Warm Crochet Scarf
Saturday November 24, 2012
Easy, Warm Crochet Scarf - Photo © Michael Solovay
This easy scarf will keep you warm on chilly days, and it'll keep you looking stylish too. The scarf is a ... Read More
Chain Stitch Video Tutorial
Thursday November 22, 2012
Crocheting Chain Stitches --- Video Screenshot © About.com
Video tutorials can be a helpful resource when you are learning how to crochet. Don't you think it would be wonderful to ... Read More
Trick Question -- Is This Knitting or Crochet?
Wednesday November 21, 2012
It looks like knitting, but is it? You'll find the answer on either of the following pages:
Tunisian knit stitch tutorial
Learn about how to knit using a crochet hook
More Crochet Resources
See ... Read More
Crocheting With Mismatched Yarns
Tuesday November 20, 2012
This post was originally written on 5/29/2009. I'm happy to report that I have an update. I'll fill you in on the details momentarily; in case you never saw the ... Read More
Spike Stitch Crochet Tutorial
Monday November 19, 2012
Crochet Spike Stitches Combined With Single Crochet Stitches - Photo © Michael Solovay
Here's an interesting, and easy, variation of single crochet stitch. It's called a spike stitch, otherwise known ... Read More
Picot Crochet Edging Patterns
Monday November 19, 2012
Elyssa writes,
"Amy, hi! Thanks for all the great patterns you make available on your website. I'm looking for some dainty / fancy trim and edging patterns, maybe something with picots. ... Read More
Crochet a Beaded Bracelet to Wear During the Holiday Season
Saturday November 17, 2012
Beaded Crochet Bracelet for the Holidays - Photo © Amy Solovay
I call this the "holiday sparkle bracelet"; this design is extra sparkly, thanks to the supplies used. The bracelet ... Read More
Crochet a Flower Necklace in Christmas Colors
Friday November 16, 2012
Christmas Necklace - Photo © Amy Solovay.
This flower necklace is merry and bright. Originally, the necklace was made using other colors, but this is an updated version crocheted in red ... Read More
Flower Granny Square Pattern for Crocheting
Thursday November 15, 2012
Crocheted Granny Square With an Aster Flower in the Center - Photo © Lori Jean Karluk
I enjoy crocheting flowers, and I also love making granny squares. So this crochet ... Read More
Snowman Lollipop Dispenser - Photo Post
Wednesday November 14, 2012
View the free instructions for making the snowman lollipop dispenser
See the free pattern for crocheting the cover for the block of craft foam
Photo © Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.
Is It Possible to Cut Out a Mistake in Crochet?
Wednesday November 14, 2012
Bonnie, says:
I am making a scarf of 3 interlocking colors. The first 5 or 6 inches were done incorrectly. How can I cut this part off?
I'm going to open the ... Read More
Crocheting Snowflake Designs
Tuesday November 13, 2012
Crocheted Snowflake Design - Photo © Erica Jackofsky
You can use this fanciful snowflake design to dress up your winter craft projects. Attach it to anything that could use a ... Read More
Updated Yarn Recommendation in My Snowflake Potholders
Tuesday November 13, 2012
Crocheted Potholders With Snowflake Motifs - Photo © Amy Solovay
Several of my potholder designs were originally crocheted with yarn colors that have now been discontinued. To hopefully minimize ... Read More
Crocheting Christmas Designs for the Holidays
Tuesday November 13, 2012
Crocheted Afghan Squares With Christmas Tree / Evergreen Tree Motifs - Photos, Free Crochet Pattern and Free Charts © Amy Solovay
Who's looking forward to Christmas? Anybody crocheting Christmas designs ... Read More
Crochet vs Knitting: What's the Difference?
Monday November 12, 2012
Unless you already know how to crochet or how to knit, you might not understand exactly what the difference is between these two crafts. If you'd like to brush up ... Read More
Frugal Crocheting
Wednesday November 7, 2012
Crochet doesn't have to be an expensive pastime, although you can certainly spend a fortune on it if you are so inclined. I don't know about you, but I'm always ... Read More
Crochet a Jeweled Neck Warmer
Wednesday November 7, 2012
Jeweled Neck Warmer to Crochet - Photos © Michael and Amy Solovay
This jeweled neck warmer doesn't have any buttons on it, but it was inspired by a stoll ... Read More
Is It Possible to Crochet a Baby Afghan in 24 Hours?
Monday November 5, 2012
Crochet 24 Hour Baby Afghans Book by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss, Published by Leisure Arts
I got my hands on an interesting pattern book called Crochet 24 Hour Baby ... Read More
How Crocheters and Crafters Can Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Monday November 5, 2012
Updated 11/5/2012:
I'm passing along the following info, which was provided by Nina Callaway, your Guide to weddings at About.com.Nina says,
"I located a grassroots organization that has the capacity to accept ... Read More
Crocheted Christmas Potholder With Candy Cane Stripes
Sunday November 4, 2012
Crocheted Christmas Potholder With Candy Cane Stripes - Photo © Amy Solovay
You have plenty of time to crochet some Christmas-y potholders! They make excellent gifts, but they're also nice ... Read More
A Book of Patterns for Knitting and Crocheting Lovely Gifts
Saturday November 3, 2012
Gifted Book - Photo © Interweave Press
If you enjoy creating gifts to give to your family, friends, and colleagues, you might enjoy Mags Kandis' book called Gifted: Lovely ... Read More
Easy Crocheted Cover for a Christmas Tree Ornament
Thursday November 1, 2012
Easy Crocheted Cover for a Christmas Tree Ornament - Photo © Liz Masoner
Liz Masoner whipped up this fast, easy crocheted Christmas tree ornament cover, and she has shared the ... Read More
Crocheting Beaded Trims and Edgings
Thursday November 1, 2012
Pattern Design Is From The Beaded Edge Book, Published by Interweave Press
Want to learn how to crochet stunning trims embellished with beads? If so, check out The Beaded Edge by ... Read More
Snowflake Crochet Projects
Thursday November 1, 2012
Easy Crocheted Snowflake - Photo © Amy Solovay
This easy snowflake is one of my favorite items on our list of snowflake crochet patterns. If you think this ... Read More