Modern Crochet - Beyond the Basics
The Abrielle Baby Blanket combines classic knit-look and textured crochet stitch patterns for an heirloom quality baby blanket with a beautiful drape. Achieve two different looks with one design simply by using two colors to create wide stripes or one color to create a solid color blanket. This classic crochet baby blanket is perfect for…
Ever since designing the Gingerbread Man Towel, I’ve had many ask if I could design towels that hang the same way for year-round use. The Floral Blooms Hand Towel is the first in a fun, new series of crochet towels. You can find the free crochet towel pattern in this post below, or an ad-free…
For the Diagonal Chevron Lapghan, I modified the Diagonal Chevrons 12″ afghan square pattern to design this modern crochet afghan. If you love to work crochet blankets from corner-to-corner (also known as working on-the-bias) and you love crochet chevrons, then you will really enjoy this lapghan pattern! If you are intimidated by chevrons and working…
In 2014, my friend Tamara from Moogly Blog began hosting year long afghan crochet alongs. Over the coarse of each year, she shares 24, 12″ crochet square patterns designed by guest designers and then wraps up each afghan crochet along with instructions for a border. If you were to dedicate a couple hours of crochet…
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Earlier this year I designed the Triple Textures 12″ Afghan Square for the Moogly 2020 crochet along. During the CAL, several crocheters asked if I could size grade the 12″ afghan square into a crochet blanket. This is how the Triple Textures Afghan came to be! If you are a visual learner, I have a…
I’ve been meaning to make a couple new crochet ice cream cozies and drink mitts, but I wanted something that would fit a cozy holiday theme. What screams cozy in the world of crochet… Crochet cables of course! And if you’ve followed me for a while, you know how much I love crochet cables (I…
The Brentwood Men’s Shawl Collared Pullover is a classic crochet mens pullover that can be worn for years to come. Pair it with dress slacks for a dressier look, or pair it with jeans for a more casual vibe. You can find the free crochet cardigan pattern for men in this post below, or an…
