Blankets·The list
22 Newborn Crochet Blanket Patterns for Brand-New Babies
Twenty two patterns, plus the yarn and safety rules that matter for a newborn.
Beginner10 to 20 hours
Patterns · stitches · yarn · honest timings
Every stitch count,
checked before it goes up.
Free crochet patterns with the numbers right, the yarn amounts worked out, and an honest answer on how many evenings it actually takes. Written for the hook in your hand, not for a search engine.
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Supplies·Tested
12 Crochet Kits Worth Buying, by Skill Level
Twelve kits that contain what they claim, sorted by who they actually suit.
Beginnervaries
Stitches·Step by step
Magic Ring Crochet: How to Make One That Never Slips
The adjustable loop that closes the centre of anything worked in the round, and how to stop it...
Beginner10 min to learn
Eleven ways in
Every guide sits inside one of these, links back up to it and sideways to its neighbours. Pick the one that matches the decision you are actually making.
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0Hats & Accessories
Hats, bags, scarves and the small things that finish in an evening.
3Stitches
One page per stitch, worked slowly, with the mistakes that make it look wrong.
1Supplies
Hooks, yarn and tools. What to buy first, what to skip, and what the sizes…
0Garments
Sweaters, cardigans and tops, with sizing worked out before you cast on.
1Learn to Crochet
The first week, day by day. No jargon until you need it.
0Amigurumi
Stuffed shapes worked in the round, from the magic ring to safety eyes.
0Free Patterns
Free designs sorted by project, skill level and how long an evening you have.
14Seasonal
Christmas, autumn and the makes that need a head start.
0Granny Squares
The square everyone starts with, plus the joins that make it look finished.
0Home & Decor
Baskets, cushions, rugs and the pieces that quietly tidy a room.
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Stitches·Step by step
Half Double Crochet: The Stitch Between the Two You Know
Shorter than double, softer than single, and the best drape-to-speed ratio in crochet.
Beginner15 min to learn
Learn·Step by step
How to Read a Crochet Pattern: Every Abbreviation Decoded
Every abbreviation, bracket and asterisk, and how to spot a US pattern from a UK one.
Beginner30 min
Stitches·Step by step
Double Crochet: How to Work the Stitch Everything Uses
The stitch most patterns are written in, worked slowly, with the three mistakes that make it look wrong.
Beginner20 min to learn
Seasonal·The list
12 Crochet Christmas Wreath Ideas for the Front Door
Twelve wreaths, and which yarn survives a winter outdoors.
Easy2 to 4 hours each
Seasonal·The list
10 Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns, Free and Paid
Ten skirts, plus the flat circle maths that decides whether yours lies flat or ruffles.
Intermediate8 to 15 hours
Seasonal·The list
16 Crochet Pumpkin Patterns for Autumn Shelves
Sixteen pumpkins, and the trick that turns a ball into something that looks like a gourd.
Beginner45 min to 2 hours
Seasonal·The list
18 Quick Christmas Crochet Projects for the Last Fortnight
Eighteen things you can still finish, honestly timed, sorted fastest first.
Beginner15 min to 2 hours
Seasonal·The list
12 Crochet Christmas Garland Ideas for Mantels and Stairs
Twelve garlands, with the spacing maths that stops them looking shop bought.
Beginner2 to 5 hours each
Seasonal·The list
20 Crochet Snowflake Patterns That Stiffen Beautifully
Twenty flakes, and the stiffening method that actually keeps them flat.
Beginner20 to 45 min each
Seasonal·The list
30 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns for a Handmade Holiday
Thirty free patterns sorted by how many evenings you have left.
Beginner20 min to 6 hours
Seasonal·The list
16 Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns With Free Charts
Sixteen stockings, from a two-hour mini to a full-size one that holds real presents.
Easy3 to 6 hours each
New patterns, every week.
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