What is a crocheter without his or her hooks? These simple tools are indispensable, and deserve a nice home – when they’re not hiding in the couch! So here are 10 free patterns for crochet hook cases to keep your hooks safe and handy!
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10 Yards or Less? Still Not a Problem!
Nearly a year ago I did a roundup of 10 free crochet patterns that you can make with 10 yards of yarn. And recently I got a request for even more ideas! Well you know I love requests, and who doesn’t love a tiny pattern to use up odds and ends? So here you have it: 10 more free crochet patterns that use 10 yards of yarn – or less!
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Ultimate Universal Electronics Cozy
You might be reading this on a computer. But is it a desktop? A laptop? Or maybe you’re on a tablet, e-reader, or smart phone? There are lots of options (and even more sizes!), and many of them travel with us when we leave the house. In order to keep them safe and sound, I present the Ultimate Universal Electronics Cozy!
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It’s Monkey Madness with 10 Free Crochet Sock Monkey Patterns!
Sock monkeys date back to the Great Depression, when crafters made them out of worn out work socks. Today, most of us prefer the ones made out of new socks, but even more popular lately are the ones made with crochet! These iconic and crafty little guys are popping up everywhere, so it’s clearly time to gather together the 10 best crochet sock monkey patterns out there right now.
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Last Minute Crochet Gifts: 30+ Fast and Free Patterns to Make Now!
Don’t panic – you can still have that handmade holiday or birthday, and do some stash busting while you’re at it! Here are some great last minute crochet gifts, each of which takes less than 200 yards of yarn! Now updated in 2021 with even more categories and gift ideas!
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Get Ho Ho Hooked on Crochet Santa Patterns!
Santa, St. Nick, or Pere Noel – no matter what you call him, the jolly fat man in the red suit is a beloved symbol of the season recognized around the world. The stories and traditions are unique to each family, but like a good belly laugh, the fun is contagious! And now you can create your own Father Christmas with these 10 free crochet Santa patterns!
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Pampering Massage Soap Saver
Massage soap with the bumps and nubs on one side is lovely stuff. But what happens when you use soap? Within a few showers, those bumps are gone. What to do? Make the Pampering Massage Soap Saver!
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Unpinning Pinterest 10/30/12
Pinterest activity seemed to slow down there for a little while, but with the approaching holiday season, I predict that the pins will be flying fast and furious. I’ve started a new pinboard for the season myself, Visions of Sugarplums, so check that out if you want a sneak peek at special things I’m thinking about for Yule! And now, on to the newest pins!
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Estojo tubarão (Shark Time Pouch)
The wonderful Debora at Debora Alves Crochê made her own Shark Time Pouch, and did such a wonderful job her readers asked her to translate the pattern into Portuguese! So of course I said yes, and here is her translation! Obrigado Debora! (Click here for English Version)
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Zig Zag Zoom Version #2
The joy of having 3 kids who have supreme faith in your ability to knit and crochet anything is that you always have something you need to make “right now!” Occasionally, it’s something like “can you make me a sweater today?” which…. um… no. Not today, heh. But luckily it’s also things like “can you make me a new water bottle cover in my new favorite colors?” and that’s a big YES! So within a week of making a Zig Zag Zoom Bottle Cozy for kid #1, kid #3 had a request for one for himself. With a couple of alterations, of course…
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