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I may be dating myself, but I still remember when going to see Shamu at Sea World when orcas were all the rage. These memories came flooding back when an orca was requested for my youngest nephew’s bean buddy. The Bean Bud Orca is the fifth pattern in this series of pocket-sized amigurumi companions. Each design is pocket-sized, filled with dry beans for a satisfying squeeze, made with 100% cotton yarn for clear stitch definition and durability, and completely no-sew—no extra assembly required. Find the free crochet pattern below.
My second oldest nephew has been a fan of pandas since before he could talk. Someone had gotten him a stuffed panda for his second birthday, and it has been panda everything ever since. My sister-in-law even bought extra of the original stuffed panda just in case the original wore out, so that he would never have to be without his beloved panda. My little Bean Bud Panda may never replace the original, but I hope it’s something he can keep in his pocket as a reminder of his larger friend at home.
For my oldest nephew, who has been battling many illnesses these past few months, I wanted to make him a little buddy to keep him company during his recovery to let him know his family is fervently praying for him. I asked him what his favorite animal was, and he said a dog, so dog it is! As it happens, dogs are also my youngest nephew’s favorite animal, so naturally I had to make him one as well.
My older daughter loves a good fidget, and when she saw her sister’s Bean Bud Frog, she immediately asked if I could make her a kitty. For this little guy, I tried to invoke the sense of her actual cat: attentive, friendly, and a little on the plump side in that well-loved, well-fed kind of way. Our Bean Bud Cat is the second pattern in this series of pocket-sized amigurumi companions.
When my youngest was four, she excitedly asked me if I wanted to see her invisible frog. “Sure,” I said. She reached into her pocket, opened her empty hand, and said, “See?” I was immediately smitten. “Oh, so cute!” I replied, gently scratching his invisible forehead. That little frog has been part of our family ever since—and this Easter, I decided it was time to make him visible to the rest of the world.
My Bavarian crochet in rows and in the round tutorials have been so popular that I decided it was high time I created a pattern that features those stitch patterns. So when our neighbor asked me to design a hooded scarf for her daughter, I knew just how I wanted it to look!
Welcome to the 12 Days of Hats Design Challenge! Now I know what you’re thinking–there is already so much to do around the holidays, and I want you to do what now?! But think of it this way: this is your chance to make gifts for 12 lucky individuals (or make them for charity!) while stretching your skills as a hat designer! We’ll start with one basic hat pattern—one that only takes about an hour to whip up—and over 12 days we will show you how to expand on that basic design to make endless variations of hats. This is…
Join Neko No Unchi on her magical adventures through the rainbow forest as she tells stories, sings songs, and learns about the meaning of love with all of her closest friends!
Are you ready to break free from patterns and design your own amigurumi? Join me as we walk through my creative process of amigurumi design without ever needing to write out a formal pattern. Think of this tutorial as a go-to recipe for your own original creatures and characters. This method works best for crocheters who already have a comfortable rhythm with spiraled single crochet and want to stretch creatively.
This week our family was invited to our first Mardi Gras celebration since before we had children, but ah non! Times are tough post-COVID, and this year I’ve resolved to try to make-do or make-new before I go out and buy anything. Thank goodness I have my crochet skills to fall back on! Why go out and buy a Mardi Gras mask when I can whip one up from scrap materials I already have on hand? This beauty works up in just a couple of hours, so you’ll be ready for even last-minute celebrations.
It’s Christmas time at our house, and that means our dining room has become an impromptu Santa’s workshop for the month of December. Our family has a tradition of making Christmas ornaments to send with our Christmas cards each year, and this year I’ve been eyeing these fairy lights and thinking, “I bet I could crochet that.” And so my idea for light-up crochet star ornaments was born.
Fidget toys are often used in the autistic and ADHD communities for children who have trouble sitting still in class. The idea is to give their hands (or feet) something quiet to do in order to free up their brains to focus on their teacher.
The concept behind this shawl is to crochet two rows a day for 30 days and to let the heavens decide what color and stitch to use.
This is a concept scarf heavily inspired by Marie Segares’ Temperature Scarf. In my version, each day of the year is represented by two rows: one for the day’s high temperature, and one for the day’s low temperature and moon phase.
As the mother of a daughter, I am concerned about raising a child to believe she is not helpless. As encouraging as it’s been to see the trend of princesses in pop culture rescuing themselves lately, we decided our little princess needed her very own set of armor. Of course, this armored chest plate is suitable for boys as well.
Use the super warm crochet thermal stitch to create matching hats, neck warmers, ear warmers, and wrist warmers for the whole family.
This pattern was designed for my mother, who was born in October. Marigolds are October’s birth flower. It’s made with a chunky yarn and a large hook.
The netting pattern in this skirt was chosen for its resemblance to fish scales, and I designed it with a slit in front so that your little land mermaid can run freely in it without tripping on it. It’s also very stretchy, so although the hem will get higher as your mermaid grows, she can probably still wear this skirt for another summer or two before it no longer fits.
For this I wanted an airy pattern that could be worn in the summer, perhaps over a swimsuit at the beach. I picked this particular netting pattern because it reminded me of bubbles in the ocean. The edging is my own invention — an abstract homage to shark teeth.
I’ve been wanting to develop a fedora pattern for quite some time. The fedora is part of Nick’s trademark look, and I’ve been dying to create matching father-daughter fedoras for him and Little Lovely.
This shawl is actually a bit of a lesson in how different crochet stitch patterns relate to one another! We have dubbed it the Transformation Shawl because as you work, you will see how small shells transform into larger shells, then shell lace, and finally pineapples.
These steampunk mitts feature a knit-look cabled stitch and shell-pattern cuff. It’s designed with negative ease in mind so that it stretches comfortably over your hand for a snug fit.
While this was intended as a hedgehog hat, one of our friends pointed out that it could also be used to dress up as Mew from Pokemon, so I’m just going to call this an all-purpose Kid’s Cosplay Hat.
This isn’t a pattern per se, but more of an encouragement for aspiring designers to begin thinking of crochet in terms of three dimensions.
This pattern is both good practice for broomstick lace skills and a stylish way to store your crochet hooks. Simply slide your hooks into the eyelets of the inner lace band.
These earrings are a great beginner project for wire crochet. It uses a pattern you already know and love — the granny square!
This is a tutorial on how you can make a crochet granny square afghan from your favorite video game pixel sprite.
Even you don’t know a thing about making jewelry, all you need to know to make this lovely necklace is the chain stitch and single crochet.
Ladies and gentlemen, in celebration of Easter this weekend, I would like to present to you a new way of decorating Easter eggs. This one does not involve any artificial dyes (depending on what type of yarn you use) and yields eggs that you can keep for years to come. That’s right — this year I decided to crochet my eggs.
Made from worsted weight, the Pussy Cat Sweater is designed to keep you warm this winter, yet it has a flattering fit.
This Bed Jacket is just the thing for chilly mornings. It keeps you snug and warm while still allowing the freedom to crawl under the covers in bed or on the couch without a bulky robe getting in the way.
Back in the 50s, women knew it took just as much time to throw on a skirt and sweater as it did a sweatshirt and dungarees, so why not pick the classier option? The Dolled Up Blouse is your key to looking styled, yet comfy, and it’s super easy to make.
You know that old saying of being friends through thick and thin? I thought it would be cute to play on that concept with this crochet friendship bracelet design. One thin, the other thick. One for you, the other for a friend.
Using thick yarn and a large hook, this pattern really does work up in 3 hours, and has nice drape, too.
This pattern uses the extended single crochet to add softness and drape to the scarf. The netted border adds length without bulk for versatility in styling.
Clapochet is worked on the diagonal, with chain spaces peppered throughout to create a versatile garment that can be worn as a scarf or a shawl.
Pull these wrist warmers on over a pair of regular gloves to close the gap between your gloves and your coat sleeves.
Show off your legs with this lovely anklet. It’s the perfect complement for sandals and easy to crochet! The chain stitch is all you need to know to make it.
Are you looking for the perfect shower gift? This delicate corner-to-corner blankie even comes with instructions for swaddling.
This delicate crochet bracelet makes a stunning gift when made from silver wire with genuine gemstones, and is inexpensive to make.
This adorable bag sold for $145 at Crochetville’s 2007 auction! Features include a hook holder, yarn eyelets, and accessories pockets.
Your cat helps with your yarn projects every day. Isn’t it time you reward her with her very own crochet gift?
For this crochet bag, I wanted something sturdy yet open to hold up to the sand. The lining is optional, but will help keep your beach books from getting sandy.
This pattern was designed especially for charitable use by Heavenly Angels in Need. …And also because Nick wanted a crochet sock monkey.
This pattern was designed especially for charitable use by Heavenly Angels in Need, a (now closed) mothers’ bereavement and preemie support group.
Imagine being lost in the world, having to live in a stainless steel cage until your forever family finds you and brings you home… Crochet Kitten’s Cuddles for Kitties project seeks to offer some comfort to lonely, homeless cats by providing animal shelters and rescue groups with much needed beds and cozy mats.
My cats love these catnip-filled crochet mouse toys! Just be sure to supervise your kitties during playtime.
