Rainbow Pride Cozies In my purse, I always carry at least three coffee cup sleeves. And it’s a pretty good bet that at least one of them is going to be themed to one of the LGBT+ pride flag colors. This is one of the crochet patterns I have made the most in my years of crocheting, especially because I give the LGBT+ pride cozies away rather liberally after. But I want to share the pattern here so that anyone can make their own. Although the basic pattern is the same for all the cozies, I’ll write each flag’s cozy...
Simple Double Crochet Beanie Pattern
Fast and Simple Crochet Beanie Pattern It’s cold! At least it is for me lately. This was all the excuse I needed to pull out my Fast and Simple crochet beanie pattern and whip up a couple new ones. This is not a challenging pattern to make, and with the consistent increases, it’s easy to keep track of the stitch count. With just a little adjustment, you can customize the size of each beanie you make. Grab your hook, and let’s start! ((Note: When I start any instructions down below, I will begin with US English instructions and put the...
Mom’s Simple Granny Square Patterns
Granny Squares One of the first things I ever learned to crochet–perhaps one of the first things many of us learned–was a granny square. Mom taught me two ways to make one: a one-sided square, where all rounds faced the same direction, and a two-sided square, where rounds alternated which direction they faced. This makes some slightly notable differences depending on the effect one wants for their squares and what sort of project one is using them in. A bag, for example, might benefit from all the rounds of a granny square facing the same way so that whichever side...
Crochet Reverse V-Stitch Cowl Pattern
Reverse V-Stitch Cowl Digging through old patterns again, I found this one of a crochet cowl and decided to share it here. It’s warm and cozy and easy to customize, so it’s one of my favorites to give as gifts. The stitch I used for this, the reverse V-stitch, takes a little practice to get the hang of, but it’s easy enough once you do. ((Note: When I start any instructions down below, I will begin with US English instructions and put the UK English instructions after.)) Materials Materials: 5.5mm hook (US-I/9; UK/Canada-5)medium weight yarn (worsted weight in US; Aran...
Chunky Crochet Half-Stitch Cowl Pattern
Chunky Crochet Half-Stitch Cowl I needed a quick project! So I grabbed an old crochet pattern for a chunky cowl. It’s been a while since I’ve whipped one of these up, but spotting my old one in the closet reminded me how easy it was to make. Crocheting this cowl was a fast project. I think I’ll make several more to give away, though I think I’ll customize each one a bit more with different widths and heights. Pick up your hook and bulky yarn, and let’s get stitching! ((Note: When I start any instructions down below, I will begin...
Crochet Field Scarf Pattern
Crochet Field Scarf Another day, another scarf! With the weather turning and the holidays giving an excuse to make stuff, I sifted through my patterns for another quick and cozy scarf. This pattern stitches up fast, especially once you get a rhythm going. And with rows being only the width, each one is short enough not to lose count easily as you go. So grab your hook and yarn, and let’s get started! ((Note: When I start any instructions down below, I will begin with US English instructions and put the UK English instructions after.)) Materials Materials: 5.5mm hook (US-I/9;...
Crochet Cluster Rows Scarf Pattern
Crochet Cluster Rows Scarf With the cooler weather rolling in, I’ve been eying some of my old patterns in search of something to make. And when my husband recently wore the Cluster Rows scarf I made him a few years ago, it reminded me how much I liked that particular pattern. Straightforward in design, the scarf is simple to make and results in a tighter stitch that easily keeps a wearer warm. It can be customized by length and width ease, making it this a great gift option. So let’s get started! ((Note: When I start any instructions down below,...