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....
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 make for...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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15 Adorable Crochet Baby Mobiles
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30 Crochet Pillow Patterns for Kid’s Rooms
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17 Crochet Baby Girl Headbands
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Kid’s Heart Mittens Crochet Pattern
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15 Easy Crochet Flower Patterns
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Mrs Fox Toy Crochet Pattern
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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!…
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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…
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