FREE Crochet Peppermint Pinwheel Afghan + Tutorial ...

If you haven't yet seen the Peppermint Pinwheel Afghan available from The Crochet Crowd, it's not too late to get your copy.

This is a Crochet-a-long project, but you can start it at any time.

Here is my finished afghan:

I changed the last few rows by double-crocheting using one row of the Main Color and 1 row of Color B. I then finished the edge by using the Candy Cane edging which is also a free pattern and tutorial by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me.

You will find the FREE afghan pattern and tutorial HERE!

You will find the FREE candy cane edging pattern and tutorial HERE!

Easy to crochet Angel Ornament - FREE pattern

I recently saw a link for a free angel pattern on my Facebook feed. The pattern is super easy (only four (4) rows of crochet); you could easily make several in an afternoon.

Here are two angels I made yesterday (I haven't blocked them yet). The white one on the left is made using Knit-cro-sheen which is a size 10 thread. That made an angel that is about 2 inches. The blue one on the right is made using Premier Cotton Fair, a size 2 cotton yarn. With that yarn I was able to get an angel that is about 3 inches which will match the size of my crocheted snowflakes so I will continue to use the Cotton Fair yarn for the rest of my angels.

Every year I decorate a 6 1/2 ft. tree in my entry way with icicles and snowflakes (just one of many trees I decorate...I love Christmas!). These angels will make a beautiful addition to that tree.

The free pattern is available from Kim Guzman at Crochet Kim.

FREE Pokeman Go Trainer Bag...

This came across my Facebook feed last night from Mary Maxim and I thought I would share...

Click on the picture to go to the FREE pattern!

A dog named Sam...

The Craft Yarn Council website is featuring a FREE pattern, "Sam the dog", designed by Michele Wilcox to celebrate "I Love Yarn Day" on October 15, 2016:

As an animal lover, I can't think of a better way to use leftover yarns from my stash and I am all for celebrating yarn! Get your FREE pattern by clicking on the picture!

Four FREE cat patterns...

Several crochet & knit designers have created adorable kitty cat patterns and made them available as FREE pattern downloads. Either click on each picture or follow the link under the picture of each kitty cat! These would make great stocking stuffers!


Repeat Crafter Me Crochet Cat

Sewrella Kitty Cat Crochet Granny Square

Four knitted cats - tabby, ginger, black-and-white and moggy by Kath Dalmeny

Little Bear Crochets

Crochet Animal Ornaments...

...available as a FREE pdf pattern download on Craftsy!

Pattern Description: Fill of joy your Christmas tree with these little amigurumi animals that protect themselves from the cold winter. You can choose from a dog, cat, frog, crab, rabbit, owl and a mouse. Or maybe you can crochet them all!

I can see these as a great group project to raise funds for your local humane society during the holidays. Easy to make and great use of leftover yarns.

To download the patterns, click on the picture!

If you haven't met Icicle Ike yet...

...you're in for a real treat.

Heidi over at Totally Snappy has posted her latest pattern and it is FREE to download!

Ike can be made as a door/wall hanging or a pillow. He is simply adorable!

If you have never tried a Totally Snappy pattern, you will want to give this guy a try...I guarantee it won't be the last Totally Snappy pattern that you try. Heidi's patterns are very creative and well-written. I have personally made several of them...I am totally hooked!

To get your free pattern, click on the picture. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love by following her on Facebook!

You know the scrap fabric stash they we all have?

I found a great way to use leftover scraps for FREE.  Here are just four 4 of  the 10 patterns that are available on Craftsy. Any or all of these patterns can be made using fabric leftover from other projects.

I'm thinking Christmas gifts, holiday craft table items or just a little something extra to keep on hand for last minute gift-giving.

Click on the picture to go to Craftsy and download your free patterns. I already downloaded mine!

FREE Christmas patterns from Red Heart Yarns...

Red Heart has just released two new patterns for your pooch that you can download for FREE so that you can make one or more in plenty of time for the holidays!

Too adorable for words! These would make great sellers for your Holiday craft fair table!

These are just the first two (2) designs to be released for Red Heart's "Christmas in July" pattern series.

To get your patterns, click on the picture to visit Red Heart and be sure to save the page to your Favorites so you can collect all twenty (20) FREE patterns! I can't wait to see what other patterns will be offered...visit Red Heart each day in the month of July to see a new knit or crochet free pattern revealed.

FREE Fierce or Sleepy Dragon Pattern...

...available from Amigurumi To Go. The pattern instructions are in three parts with videos that cover everything found in parts one to three.

This would make a great Christmas gift for the youngster in your life...or maybe you just need a fire-breathing dragon of your own!

Click on the picture to go to Amigurumi To Go to get your free pattern!

Do you love amigurumi and dogs?

God Bless America!

After the tragic events of this past weekend and the coming July 4th holiday it is time to create something to show our love for America.

Here is a wonderful project that just came across my Facebook feed this morning. I just love the design and so I decided to share it with my friends!

The directions for this primitive-looking flag wall or door decoration are FREE on Optimistic Mommy's blog. The pattern doesn't even call for sewing...you can hot glue everything together. Probably most of us already have these materials in our craft/sewing room!

I encourage all you crafters out there to make and proudly display this flag decoration to show your love of America and to support all the families affected by the Orlando, Florida tragedy!



"America: Land of the free because of the brave!"

If you love colorful crochet afghan patterns...

...have I found a couple of FREE patterns for you!

Now available as a FREE download from Craftsy is "Skittles Blanket" from Susan Carlson.

Blanket with border: 42in X 48in (107cm X 122cm) but with an additional ball of the main color you can make your blanket bigger using the included multiples number.

OR

How about this crochet pattern that is also FREE:

This blanket was designed by kurisu in memory of Marinke Slump aka wink from A Creative Being. A great take-along pattern.

Click on each picture to be taken to the pattern to download to your computer.

FREE Patriotic Wreath to Crochet

With Memorial Day and July 4th right around the corner, I wanted to share a FREE pattern to crochet a patriotic wreath.

Here is a picture of the one I made from the pattern to hang over my mantle last year.

The pattern is fairly easy to make using a styrofoam wreath as a base. For the stars, I substituted pearls instead of the french knots called for in the pattern.

If you would like the pattern that is available for FREE on Yarnspirations, click on my picture!

FREE Superhero patterns...

Made by Mary is now making her crochet superhero patterns FREE on Ravelry. Mary Smith is the talented designer behind Made by Mary and apparently she was unable to get Disney's permission to sell her patterns, so she decided to give them away.

If you have never made one of Mary's patterns, they are wonderful. I recently made her pattern "Holli the Heart" for my grandson as a Valentine's gift.

Please remember that while Mary has made her patterns FREE, they are still her property as far as copyright.

Also, remember that Mary is making them free because Disney would not allow Mary to sell her patterns so a word of caution for all crocheters...if you sell completed superhero dolls made from Mary's patterns, you could encounter some problems with Disney; they are very proactive in stopping the sale of their trademarked property.

Lastly, please don't forget to show Mary some "love" by adding some of her patterns to your favorites in Ravelry!

Click on each picture to go directly to the patterns.

Strawberries, anyone?

I love strawberries; I also love making vignettes to display "things I love" around my home.

So when a FREE pattern for crocheted strawberries came across my Facebook newsfeed a couple of weeks ago, I just knew I had to make some.

The pattern I used was found on CraftyMarie and calls for using worsted weight yarn. I hope you will enjoy this super easy crochet pattern and make some strawberries to display in your own home.

Click on the picture to get the FREE pattern from craftymarie!

Scrubbing bubbles...

Does it get any cuter than this?

Here's a quick project that would look adorable in the bathroom or how about including it in a basket of cleaning items as a gift for a wedding shower?



Annette Morrison has written a FREE pattern which is posted on her blog Chewawamoma. Click on the picture to go directly to the pattern!

Stash that Cash – Little Owl Purses...

I just had to share the FREE pattern that was in my Facebook feed this morning!

Aren't they adorable...just the right size for holding a few trinkets or coins. The size will depend on the type yarn you use.

Kids will fall in love with these; great addition to your craft fair table and an excellent way to use yarn leftover from other projects.

Click on the picture to get your copy of this FREE pattern made available by MojiMoji Designs. Make sure to show her a little love!

I know it's not even Summer yet, but...

...these hats are just too darn cute. You will want to download the pattern to save for your Fall projects!

Maria Bittner is the designer who has made this pattern available to download for FREE over at Pattern Paradise; click on the pictures to go directly to her website to get your FREE patterns.

Don't forget to show Maria a little love by adding the pattern to your Ravelry favorites and queue.

Free crochet mouse lovey...

Trifles and Treasures has added "Magical Mouse Loveys" as a FREE crochet pattern on Ravelry:

Click on the picture to get the pattern link on Ravelry!