27 Free Crochet Owl Patterns
Owls are one of the cutest birds out there, and they are so fun to create in crochet. With their big round eyes, they symbolize wisdom and transformation, and they also make great gifts. In this blog post, we’ve rounded up 27 free owl patterns including...
30+ Free Crochet Baby Dress Patterns
Crochet baby dresses are a precious way to dress your baby or a sweet gift to give to an expecting mother. While babies grow fast, they start out small, so crochet baby dresses can be fast projects, or they can be intricate outfits that achieve heirloom status. ...
30+ Children’s Crochet Hat Patterns
Hats are great accessories that can keep your child’s head warm during the cold season and safe from the sun during hot, sunny days. There are so many beautiful crochet hat patterns for kids, but just how do you go about choosing a pattern? What measurements do...
40+ Free Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns
Crochet doll clothes patterns are a great way to bring a new life to your old dolls. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, you can make a new wardrobe for your dolls easily. Crochet doll clothes patterns use the same stitches as other crochet...
24 Crochet Turtle Patterns
Turtles are adorable creatures that become even cuter in crochet form. Learn how to crochet a turtle with these free crochet turtle patterns! These turtle designs are what you might call amigurumi, which is the Japanese word for a knit or crocheted doll. They’re easy...
16 Toddler Hat Crochet Patterns
Making a crochet hat for a toddler is always a fun project. It's the perfect quick project to get done within the day if you're in the need for a last-minute handmade gift or if you want to make matching sets for you and your little one. Kids love dressing up in...
30+ Easy Crochet Border Patterns for Baby Blankets
Crochet blanket borders are a quick and easy way to hide the rough edges of your crochet blanket project. Use any of these free crochet edging patterns to give your crocheted baby blankets the perfect finishing touch. A simple border or blanket edging gives your...
25 Crochet Mermaid Tail Patterns
Crochet mermaid tails are very trendy these days. Whether you're looking to make a fun blanket for your kid to snuggle up with, or you want to use it as home decor, we've got a great collection of crochet mermaid tail patterns here for you. These projects are great...
39 Free Children’s Crochet Hat Patterns
Crochet hats make great and easy winter accessories. Whether you’re looking for an easy crochet slouch hat pattern or an easy crochet beanie hat pattern to keep your child’s head warm, we’ve found 38 lovely free childrens crochet hat patterns to try. How Long...
30+ Dinosaur Crochet Patterns
Dinosaurs are always a kid favorite, and these dinosaur crochet patterns are perfect gifts for little ones or those who never gave up on having a favorite dino! These patterns are fun, and easy, and include mini dinos, larger animals, blankets, wearables, and more....
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27 Free Crochet Owl Patterns
Owls are one of the cutest birds out there, and they are so fun to create in crochet. With their big round eyes, they symbolize wisdom and transformation, and they also make great gifts. In this blog post, we’ve rounded…
30+ Free Crochet Baby Dress Patterns
Crochet baby dresses are a precious way to dress your baby or a sweet gift to give to an expecting mother. While babies grow fast, they start out small, so crochet baby dresses can be fast projects, or they can…
30+ Children’s Crochet Hat Patterns
Hats are great accessories that can keep your child’s head warm during the cold season and safe from the sun during hot, sunny days. There are so many beautiful crochet hat patterns for kids, but just how do you go…
40+ Free Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns
Crochet doll clothes patterns are a great way to bring a new life to your old dolls. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, you can make a new wardrobe for your dolls easily. Crochet doll clothes patterns use…
24 Crochet Turtle Patterns
Turtles are adorable creatures that become even cuter in crochet form. Learn how to crochet a turtle with these free crochet turtle patterns! These turtle designs are what you might call amigurumi, which is the Japanese word for a knit…
16 Toddler Hat Crochet Patterns
Making a crochet hat for a toddler is always a fun project. It's the perfect quick project to get done within the day if you're in the need for a last-minute handmade gift or if you want to make matching…
30+ Easy Crochet Border Patterns for Baby Blankets
Crochet blanket borders are a quick and easy way to hide the rough edges of your crochet blanket project. Use any of these free crochet edging patterns to give your crocheted baby blankets the perfect finishing touch. A simple border…
25 Crochet Mermaid Tail Patterns
Crochet mermaid tails are very trendy these days. Whether you're looking to make a fun blanket for your kid to snuggle up with, or you want to use it as home decor, we've got a great collection of crochet mermaid…
39 Free Children’s Crochet Hat Patterns
Crochet hats make great and easy winter accessories. Whether you’re looking for an easy crochet slouch hat pattern or an easy crochet beanie hat pattern to keep your child’s head warm, we’ve found 38 lovely free childrens crochet hat patterns…
30+ Dinosaur Crochet Patterns
Dinosaurs are always a kid favorite, and these dinosaur crochet patterns are perfect gifts for little ones or those who never gave up on having a favorite dino! These patterns are fun, and easy, and include mini dinos, larger animals,…
20 Free Crochet Dragon Patterns
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, practicing your crochet techniques with these free crochet dragon patterns will guarantee some fun and a conversation starter in your home or office. These 20 dragon crochet patterns are great to…
30+ Crochet Octopus Patterns
Crochet octopus patterns are so fun to stitch and are a popular choice for gifts for babies and others. These adorable little guys will steal your heart right out of the ocean. An octopus is a great project for a…
33 Free and Easy Small Crochet Flower Patterns
Introduction to Crochet Flower Patterns Small crochet flowers are a great way to finish a project that needs a little extra something. They make the perfect embellishment when added to headbands, blankets, sweaters, and more, and can even be used…
30+ Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
Introduction to Crochet Baby Blankets Here is a collection of some simple patterns for easy and crochet baby blankets. These unique baby blanket crochet patterns are easy to follow and with the right yarn can create a very cute baby…
40 Baby Boy Crochet Hat Patterns
Hats are extremely important to babies! Whether they're going outdoors or not, a hat is a good accessory that keeps their head warm and safe from sunburns. Read on about these baby boy crochet hat patterns to learn more about…
55 Unique Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns
Introduction to Crochet Baby Blankets Blankets are of paramount importance for babies. Not only do unique baby blanket crochet patterns provide warmth and comfort, but they also serve as a soft spot for the baby to lie down. Handmade blankets…
12 Adorable Corner to Corner Crochet Patterns for Kids
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21 Simple Crochet Patterns for Kids on Valentine's
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25 Fun Christmas Crochet Hat Patterns for Kids
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26 Fun Crochet Toys for the Holidays
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12 Crochet Sweater Patterns for Kids
12 Crochet Sweater Patterns for Kids One of the cutest things is a kid in a sweater. I personally love kids sweaters because they’re always so colorful and fun, and authentically represent the imagination and playfulness of children. Whether the…
13 Spooky Crochet Hat Patterns for Kids
13 Spooky Crochet Hat Patterns for Kids It may still be a couple of months away, but Halloween is definitely near! Which is why this is the right time to start (if you haven’t already started) to make some Halloween-inspired…
10 Kid's Hooded Free Crochet Scarf Patterns Perfect for Halloween
10 Kid's Hooded Free Crochet Scarf Patterns Perfect for Halloween These hooded free crochet scarf patterns are excellent alternatives to full-blown costumes when your kid is not into that kind of thing, or if you want to make them something…
15 Adorable Crochet Baby Mobiles
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14 Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns Perfect for Beginners
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12 Kid's Summer Crochet Hat Patterns
12 Kid's Summer Crochet Hat Patterns These crochet hat patterns for beginners are the perfect way to keep your kids safe this summer. Warm weather keeps getting hotter every year and the sun’s rays are more and more dangerous. You…
20 Newborn Crochet Hat Patterns
20 Newborn Crochet Hat Patterns What’s almost as precious as a tiny little newborn baby? A newborn crochet hat to fit their head! If you’re looking for free crochet baby patterns, this list is here for you. If you haven’t…
10 Fedora Hat Crochet Patterns for Kids
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Baby Moss Stitch Mittens Crochet Pattern
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16 Free Crochet Doll Patterns
16 Free Crochet Doll Patterns Are you getting bored crocheting hats and scarves? Or maybe you’re just in a creative slump, in need of some inspiration. Crochet doll patterns are creative, fun and unique. The perfect project you excited to…
30 Crochet Pillow Patterns for Kid's Rooms
30 Crochet Pillow Patterns for Kid's Rooms Do you love your kids and want some crochet patterns that will really excite them? You’re in luck because the new toys of the season are crochet pillows. They’re snuggly and fun to…
17 Crochet Baby Girl Headbands
17 Crochet Baby Girl Headbands There are plenty of small projects out there to occupy your time. But one of the cutest crochet projects that get overlooked is the crochet headband. Specifically baby headbands. That’s why I’ve gathered up all…
Kid's Heart Mittens Crochet Pattern
With this pattern in your stash, you have the perfect tool you'd need to let kids be kids even in the winter! That cute little heart in the center is made with the graphgan technique, and to be honest, makes…
Children's Heart Sweater Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a sweet crochet sweater to make for your kids, this children’s sweater is perfect – it has a big crochet heart in the center of it. This falls into the list of great crochet top patterns…
17 Crochet Baby Hat Patterns
17 Crochet Baby Hat Patterns One of the greatest joys in life is welcoming a new baby into the world. Being there when they’re just beginning their little lives. It’s always nice to show up to the hospital with a…
15 Easy Crochet Flower Patterns
15 Easy Crochet Flower Patterns You're about to learn how to crochet a flower today with one of these amazing yet easy crochet flower patterns. Once you find your favorite pattern, you'll end up making them over and over again….
Children's One Button Cardigan Crochet Pattern
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25 Crochet Baby Bootie Patterns
25 Crochet Baby Bootie Patterns Babies are adorable and it can be really fun to crochet things for them. Out of all the crochet projects out there, I enjoy crocheting baby booties the most. They’re fast, easy to follow and…
Baby Bunny Comforter Crochet Pattern
Vamp up your baby blankets game by adding this cute baby bunny to it! It serves with a dual purpose as a stuffed toy that your baby would love to cuddle on, while keeping them warm throughout. Perfect for gifting,…
15 Adorable Animal Themed Crochet Baby Blanket
15 Adorable Animal Themed Crochet Baby Blanket With so many patterns out there for crochet baby blankets, it can be hard to make a choice. What color do you want, and what texture? How big? Is this crochet pattern special…
13 Cozy Winter Mitten Crochet Patterns for Kids
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Mrs Fox Toy Crochet Pattern
This is sure to be a hit with any little one! Heck, I think I might even make one for myself! Scroll down for the complete free pattern or get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern here. Waking up on Christmas morning…
Mr Fox Toy Crochet Pattern
I mean is there anything cuter than Mr. Fox?! What is even better is there is a Mrs. Fox too! Scroll down for the complete free pattern or get the ad-free, printable PDF here. If you’re looking for a youthful, fun…
12 Days of Crochet Gift Giving – Holiday Gifts for Kids
12 Days of Crochet Gift Giving – Holiday Gifts for Kids The holidays are a special time when you get to celebrate your family and all the loved ones that make life worthwhile. In case you are unsure what to…
Pom Pom Slippers Crochet Pattern
A gift that only takes a short time and will be treasured for a lifetime? Yes, please! And this pom pom crochet slippers will be just that. It's soft, comfortable, and cozy for the little ones. Not to mention, it's…
Baby Pom Pom Hat Crochet Pattern
We're coming in hot with this pom pom hat pattern you would surely adore! Why not? It keeps your little one warm and adds an extra dash of cuteness to their get up. Try this pattern now or get the…
Bobble Stitch Blanket Crochet Pattern
The pop of colors on this blanket are too adorable!Of course you can choose any color you'd like and have the same darling blanket in the end. Not to mention you'll learn a thing or two from doing even just…
Pretty Witch Hat Crochet Pattern
Who knew you could stay cute during Halloween? This pattern is great for a momma and me set, that you could partner up with your little ones. You can try different color combos for the hat and the edges to…
Girls Pom Pom Storage Basket Crochet Pattern
What's the best crochet project if not something that's both functional AND cute? That's exactly why we love this basket. It'll add a pop of color to your little girl's room while keeping her toys away. So stitch one fast…
Girls Sleepy Teddy Pillow Crochet Pattern
Here comes your little one's newest best friend, and it's made more special if it's crocheted by you. The pillow as the base, and its cute added details, it's really just the perfect nighttime buddy. Plus, you can learn a…
Children's Pastel Stripes Sweater Crochet Pattern
Children have a wild, creative imagination. Open their closet and it’s full of bright beautiful colors and patterns. That’s why I absolutely love this Pastel Stripe Crochet Sweater Pattern! It’s so colorful and exciting that any child would love it!…
Peter Pan Collar Crochet Pattern
We gush at this collar every chance we get and we're proud of it! The scalloped edges adds a dash of whimsical to any dress your little girl wears, and upgrades a plain one to fancy in a sec. The…
Primrose Stitch Summer Dress Crochet Pattern
Summer is an amazing time of year. The picnics. The beach days. The lazy warm nights. But one of our favorite parts of summer is getting to spend time with our loved ones. If you’re looking for a sweet summer…
Primrose Stitch Sun Hat Crochet Pattern
Take the extra step to keep your littles protected against the sun with this adorable little hat. Don't be scared of the primrose stitch used in this pattern, you'd be surprised at how quickly you'd get the hang of it….
Bow Tie Teddy Crochet Pattern
A teddy made of the softest yarn is exactly what your child needs at night! It's soft and cuddly which makes it your kid's best bedtime buddy. Scroll down for the free pattern or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern…
17 Simple Crochet Patterns for Kid's Hats
17 Simple Crochet Patterns for Kid's Hats I’ve been on a crochet hat kick lately, so I’ve been making a lot of them. This is due partly to the fact that they can be made in large volumes—hey, the holiday…