Here we are, it’s August already and summer is almost over. I’m knee deep into projects using cotton yarns. Aside from making great dishcloths & scrubbies, cotton yarns also make fantastic crocheted bags. If you’ve popped into a clothing store within the past several months, you’ve likely seen cute mini-backpacks in their accessory aisle. Claire has fallen…
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Striped Mini-Backpack – Free Crochet Backpack Pattern
Here we are, it’s mid-July and almost the middle of summer already. I’m knee deep into projects using cotton yarns. Aside from making great dishcloths & scrubbies, cotton yarns also make fantastic crocheted bags. If you’ve popped into a clothing store within the past several months, you’ve likely seen cute mini-backpacks in their accessory aisle. Claire has…
Learn How to Make Crochet Rope Handles
There are several different ways that you can crochet handles for bags, but unfortunately, many of these styles have a lot more stretch to them than preferred. You can adjust your hook size, crochet with a tighter tension, and even sew a ribbon onto the back of the handle to try and keep it from…
Summer Breeze Tote Bag – Free Crochet Pattern
Style meets function and versatility in this fun crochet tote bag. I used basic crochet stitches to form the bag’s solid, sturdy bottom and also the delicate openwork design. The openwork crochet stitch pattern will be a fun challenge for advanced beginners and it will keep experienced crocheters from losing interest. Use your bag as a…
Simple Striped Tote Bag – Free Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
It’s that time of year again when I’m ready to break out the cotton yarn and make myself a dozen different crochet bags. After all, one can never have too many bags, especially tote bags! I consider tote bags to be a summer essential… who am I kidding? I use my crochet tote bags all…
Wasilla Poncho for Girls – Free Crochet Poncho Pattern
My oldest daughter has been asking me to make her a simple crochet poncho for a while now. And recently, while crocheting a couple of my newest patterns, the Centaur Mandala Afghan and Chimera Scarf, I realized that a combination of the simple crochet stitches I was using would be perfect for a poncho. This…