What do you get when you combine basic crochet stitches, a big hook, and super bulky yarn? You've got yourself a quick crochet scarf pattern! The Knit Look Crochet Garter Stitch Scarf is a beginner friendly crochet scarf pattern that uses basic crochet stitches and a simple two row repeat to create a beautiful crochet...
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Men's Knit-Look Scarf - Free Crochet Scarf Pattern
I love crocheting for the guys in my family, but I think you'll agree that it's much easier to find crochet projects for the gals. Crocheted beanies seem to be the most popular when it comes to crocheting for men. While I love to crochet hats, my husband and boys have plenty of them so...
Free Crochet Pattern - Knit-Look Super Bulky Slouch (Kids')
After designing the Knit-Look Super Bulky Slouch for adults, I decided that the kids couldn't be left out of the fun! I had to stop at the store to grab... yarn, ummmm yeah, we'll go with that (we won't mention that the real reason I stopped was for a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream..shhh...)....
Free Crochet Pattern - Knit-Look Super Bulky Slouch
Do you find yourself watching television and noticing everything that's knit or crochet? Lately, many have been taking note of the different hats being worn by the Olympians. Some are simple, some complex, but most are likely machine knit. So when you don't want to spend $100, or wait for one to arrive from an...
How to Add A Stretchy, Knit-Look Ribbed Band or Cuff to Your Crochet Projects
Don't you just love the stretchy ribbed bands and cuffs on knitted garments and accessories? I do too, but I can't knit. So what's a crocheter to do? How can we achieve something similar in crochet? There are a couple of stitch patterns and techniques I use regularly that are my favorites when it comes...
How to Crochet Reversible Knit-Look Ribbing - Video Tutorial
I've long been a fan of knit-look crochet. I can't knit a stitch to save my life so I'm always trying to incorporate stitches or stitch patterns into my designs that resemble knit stitch patterns. Reversible knit-look ribbing is great for a variety of projects including adding a stretchy band to your hats or stretchy...
How to Crochet the Knit-Look Garter Stitch - Video Tutorial
I've long been a fan of knit-look crochet. I can't knit a stitch to save my life so I'm always trying to incorporate stitches or stitch patterns into my designs that resemble knit stitch patterns. The Knit-Look Garter Stitch is one that I've recently used in a few of my free crochet patterns. Slip stitching...
Free Crochet Pattern | "Knit-Look" Bulky Slouch (4 Sizes)
I've been trying to come up with ideas for super quick gifts this year and the “Knit-Look” Bulky Slouch is next on my list of things to make as gifts! It’s PERFECT for teacher gifts and gifts for family….even picky teenagers! ? It’s also PERFECT for craft fairs! I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick...
FREE Crochet Pattern | "Knit-Look" Chunky Headwarmer (Child)
I had been trying to come up with an idea for super quick gifts this year and then one day inspiration struck for this "Knit-Look" Chunky Headwarmer! It's PERFECT for teacher gifts and gifts for family....even picky teenagers! 😀 And since I like matching "Mommy & Me" accessories, I had to make it in Toddler...
Free Crochet Pattern | "Knit-Look" Chunky Adult Headwarmer
I had been trying to come up with an idea for super quick gifts this year and then one day inspiration struck for this "Knit-Look" Chunky Headwarmer! It's PERFECT for teacher gifts and gifts for family....even picky teenagers! 😀 It's also PERFECT for craft fairs! I used Lion Brand Hometown USA (less than a...
Free Crochet Pattern - Knot Knit Cowl
The Knot Knit Cowl is not only stylish, practical, and REVERSIBLE, but it’s also a great (mostly mindless) project that you can crochet when you’re needing to decompress after a long, stressful day at work (or at home). You can also make it using any weight yarn you choose! I used a bulky yarn, I...
3 Quick & Simple Stretches for Crocheters & Knitters
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post that gave you a brief look into what my chiropractor had discovered in my arm that was causing pain from crocheting. But what I didn't share was that just prior to that I began having ocular migraines, bell's palsy in my face, and numbness down the...
Knot Knit Drink Mitt - Free Crochet Drink Mitt Pattern
A perfect gift for the men in your life! This drink mitt is big enough for most men’s hands yet small enough for women too! Use it for your favorite glass bottled beverage, a travel coffee mug or even your favorite pint of ice cream. The Knot Knit Crochet Drink Mitt makes a perfect gift...
Chunky Crochet Beanie Pattern - Frosty Air
Learn how to crochet the Frosty Air Knit Look Beanie with this chunky crochet beanie pattern. Made with just one skein of bulky-weight yarn, this knit look beanie works up in under and hour, making it a perfect last minute quick gift. You'll find the beanie crochet pattern free below, or you can find an...
Crochet Mittens Pattern - Frosty Air
Learn how to crochet the Frosty Air Mittens with this crochet mittens pattern. Made with just one skein of bulky-weight yarn, these chunky, knit-look crochet mittens work up in about 2 hours, making them a perfect last minute, quick crochet gift! You'll find the free crochet mittens pattern below, or an ad-free print-friendly version (including all...
Men's Shawl Collar Cardigan
Learn to crochet the men's shawl collar cardigan, an heirloom piece of clothing you will enjoy your whole life. It’s not only the coziest men's crochet cardigan you'll ever wear, it’s also the most versatile. Style it for either casual or dressy attire. It's also makes the perfect crochet garment for layering in cool weather....
Easy Short Row Crochet Hat Pattern
Learn How to Crochet an Easy Short Row Crochet Hat - The Best Fitting Hat you'll ever Crochet! Crocheting short rows is a simple technique that looks trickier than it is and it produces the most beautifully shaped crown you'll ever crochet! If you love crocheting hats, but dislike bulky crowns, then crochet short rows...
Easy Crochet Hooded Cowl
Learn to crochet this quick and easy crochet hooded cowl in just one weekend. Basic crochet stitches + Bulky yarn = A quick crochet project! You can find the free crochet hooded cowl pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts, Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff). This hooded crochet cowl is perfect for...
Herringbone Single Crochet Ripple Blanket
Learn to crochet the Herringbone Single Crochet Ripple Blanket, a beautiful, heirloom worthy herringbone crochet blanket. This herringbone crochet blanket combines the modern, knit look herringbone single crochet stitch and the crochet ripple stitch. It's a classic crochet ripple blanket that will be in style for generations to come. You can find the free crochet...
Herringbone Single Crochet Ripple Stitch
Learn how to crochet the Herringbone Single Crochet Ripple Stitch pattern with this step-by-step photo tutorial! The herringbone single crochet ripple is perfect for advanced beginners who have learned the basic crochet stitches and the herringbone single crochet stitch. In this tutorial, I worked the herringbone single crochet stitch in a classic crochet ripple stitch...
How to Crochet Herringbone Stitch
Learn how to crochet the Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch with this step-by-step photo tutorial! This crochet herringbone stitch is a modern knit look crochet stitch that closely resembles the herringbone knit stitch. This herringbone crochet stitch is perfect for advanced beginners who have learned the basic crochet stitches and are ready to learn a new...
Abrielle Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Learn to crochet an heirloom baby blanket that they'll snuggle for years to come. The Abrielle crochet baby blanket pattern combines textured stitches and knit-look crochet to create a beautiful blanket. Achieve two different looks with one design simply by using two colors to create wide stripes or one color to create a solid color...
Done in One Beanie - Free Crochet Hat Pattern
Now that the holiday season has come to a close, it’s time for ELK Studio’s annual Make It For Me Event. During the month of January, Kathy spotlights free crochet patterns on her blog from many of your favorite designers. Each of these designs is a great project to make for yourself after spending countless...
Crochet Kits Available
If you love the convenience of a crochet kit, I've got several great kits you may enjoy! Click the name of the pattern that's on the thumbnail to see the kit options available from our affiliates. All of the following are available as crochet kits and as single patterns. The single patterns can be found...
Crochet Cable Cardigan
Learn to make a crochet cable cardigan that will keep the chill off while you’re at the office or just lounging around at home. This cable cardigan has a slightly oversized fit, tapered sleeves, inset pockets, and last, but not least, it’s nearly seamless! The size inclusive crochet cardigan pattern includes women's sizes XS through...
Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Learn to crochet the Mitered Rectangles Lapghan, a chunky crochet blanket pattern for a mitered square blanket... with a slight twist! This modern striped crochet blanket is worked on the bias using super bulky yarn (easily substitute three strands of worsted weight yarn) and single crochet stitches, making it a great beginner crochet blanket. The super chunky...
Cabled Blooms Crochet Blanket
Learn to crochet a cabled crochet blanket made with crochet squares in contrasting colors and finished with a log cabin style crochet ribbed border. The Cabled Blooms Crochet Blanket is beautiful in one color, but when made with two… it becomes a stunning crochet quilt to add to your home decor! You'll find the crochet...
Easy Crochet Cardigan with Pockets
Learn to crochet an easy crochet cardigan with pockets that is perfect for layering all year round! The Fireside crochet cardigan sweater pattern is a seasonless essential with a slightly oversized fit, tapered sleeves, and inset pockets. This is a beginner-friendly, one-piece crochet cardigan pattern that's perfect to use as a transitional cardigan for each...
Crochet Drawstring Cowl - Winter Wonder
Learn to make a crochet drawstring cowl that will keep you cozy and warm all winter long. This crochet cabled cowl has an adjustable drawstring feature that allows you to choose just how snug you want to be, making it a great accessory for fall, winter, and spring! You'll find the free crochet cowl pattern...
Celsea Button Up Crochet Cardigan
The Celsea Button Up Crochet Cardigan is a simple granny stitch cardigan that's nearly seamless and the length is easily adjustable to fit your style! When you combine the classic crochet granny stitch with an oversized button up cardigan and you'll have a modern crochet granny stitch cardigan that your friends will want to "borrow"....
Lacy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
This lacy baby blanket crochet pattern is a beautiful lace blanket that will make the perfect heirloom baby blanket for a special little one. Although originally designed as a crochet baby blanket for my newest niece (who is due any day now), I've included instructions for a crochet lapghan and small crochet throw blanket as...
Crochet Summer Cardigan
A lightweight, fashionable crochet summer cardigan is a must have summer essential! An easy crochet lace pattern, slightly oversized fit, and a soft cotton blend yarn make this crochet summer cardigan a wardrobe staple that’s perfect for the warmer months, and also one that you’ll be reaching for all year round! You can find the...
Agate Beach Chevron Crochet Blanket
Who doesn't love a fun crochet chevron pattern? The Agate Beach Chevron Crochet Blanket is ready for your hook this summer, but it's a perfect blanket for taking the chill off all year round. This crochet chevron pattern includes 8 sizes, from baby to king size. It also includes instructions for customizing your own size...
Crochet Beach Bag - Free Crochet Pattern
This crochet beach bag is a fun tote bag crochet pattern to make! The Summer Essentials Crochet Beach Bag is perfect for spending long summer days at the beach. It also works great as a crochet market bag or project bag for your large projects, such as a crochet blanket. You can find the free...
Summer Lovin' Crochet Cover Up Pattern
A lightweight, fashionable crochet cover up is a must have summer essential! Make your own crochet beach cover up and show off your personal style at the beach or poolside this summer. You can find the free Summer Lovin' Swim Cover Up crochet pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version (including all...
Crochet C2C Mini Bean Stitch
Learn to crochet C2C Mini Bean Stitch, a different corner to corner crochet stitch. Corner to corner crochet was made wildly popular with the diagonal box stitch, but with a little determination, you can work any crochet stitch from corner to corner. You can find the free crochet C2C mini bean stitch pattern in this...
C2C Crochet Buffalo Plaid Blanket
The C2C Crochet Buffalo Plaid Blanket is created using the corner to corner crochet technique with the griddle stitch and tapestry crochet colorwork. After crocheting the center of your C2C plaid blanket, you will then add an easy log cabin crochet border. You can find the free crochet blanket pattern for the C2C Buffalo Plaid...
37 Free Valentine's Crochet Patterns
This fun collection of cute, free Valentine's crochet patterns will help you celebrate love with your favorite valentine. I am really excited to share this round up of sweet, crochet projects for Valentine's Day with you. You're sure to find lots of cute and easy crochet ideas for Valentine's Day! Whether you're looking for a...
Free Crochet Patterns
Modern Crochet - Beyond the Basics Here in our crochet archives, you'll find all of our free & premium crochet patterns, along with step-by-step photo and video tutorials. Our patterns are designed to take modern crochet beyond the basics and will help you confidently grow your crochet skills. Browse our categories below where you'll find...
Crochet C2C Blanket Pattern - Candy Stripes Lapghan
Learn to crochet the Candy Stripes Lapghan, a beautifully textured crochet C2C blanket with the perfect *pop* of color. The texture in this crochet C2C blanket comes from an easy crochet stitch pattern, the Extended "Double" Moss Stitch. I used the extended double moss stitch to add a pop of color to the textured crochet...