This Crochet Heart Pillow pattern is so fun to make and they turn out so soft and squishy when they are finished. Perfect for a fun throw pillow for a chair or bed, or for a little one to rest their head on while reading! This pattern includes instructions for two sizes of heart pillows. The smaller heart pillow measures …
The start of February is coming up, but there is still lots of time to crochet this Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar! The heart background and the pockets are done in c2c and work up quite quickly. I had the whole calendar finished in just a few days. Plus it really was a fun project that my kids are loving each …
These crochet hearts work up quickly and are fun to make! You can make them in any colors depending on the theme you’re going for or the time of year. I love adding heart appliques to my crochet patterns year round, but if you make them in red and pink, they are also perfect for Valentine’s Day! These hearts can …
Happy New Year! As we ring in the new year and make goals for 2019, I’ve been thinking a lot about the crochet projects and designs I want to tackle this year. I love crocheting all types of things, and there are so many new projects I want to try this year that I haven’t before. For example, I’d really …
I made this baby set as part of a baby shower gift for my cousin who is expecting a baby girl soon! She loved it and was very excited to put her new baby in it! I’m hoping she will sent me a photo so I can add it to this post! This set worked up quite quickly and the …
Here we are at the third and final part of this crochet along! We are going to finish off this elf by making the hat and assembling the pieces. I love this stage of amigurumi projects. It’s so fun to see it all come together! Remember to share your photos and progress in the Loops and Love Crochet Group on Facebook! We’d …
Welcome to Part 2 of the Elf Amigurumi Crochet Along! Now it’s time to make the arms, head, and hair. I hope you are having fun making your elf (or elves) so far! Remember to share your photos and progress in the Loops and Love Crochet Group on Facebook! We’d love to see them! In this section, we will be making the …
Welcome to Part 1 of the Elf Amigurumi Crochet Along! I’m so glad that you are here joining in on this fun and festive CAL! You can choose to make Trixie or Twinkle, or both! This pattern includes instructions for both of the elves. Most of the instructions are the same, except for the skirt/tunic and hair will have two separate …
Trixie and Twinkle are bound to get you in the holiday spirit! Choose your elf (or two!) and join in on this fun and festive crochet along! Read on for all of the details. Each elf measures 12 inches tall when legs are extended, including the hat. The legs are sewn on separately so they can sit independently, but they …
These little Christmas baubles are a fun crochet addition to your Christmas tree or holiday décor. The best part is that they are so fast and easy, which is exactly what you need for this time of year! You can make them in classic red, green, and white or in a color combination that fits with the rest of your …
I’ve been working on a series of patterns featuring the criss cross double crochet stitch. This set now includes a beanie, messy bun beanie, ear warmer, infinity scarf, child sized scarf, and fingerless gloves! Since these patterns are all on the blog in separate posts, I thought it might be handy to have all of the links to the patterns …
You may know this already, but I have been addicted to the criss cross stitch lately! Recently, I used my Criss Cross Stitch Infinity Scarf pattern and made a few changes to make a child-sized scarf to match the beanie and ear warmer I made for my 4 year old daughter recently. Below are the changes I made to the …
This Criss Cross Ear Warmer is another addition to my criss cross stitch obsession I’ve had lately, which has turned into an entire series! It works up SUPER fast and has awesome texture. I have been loving the effect of Red Heart Super Saver Stripes lately, but I know this ear warmer looks great in any color combination, or a …
Now that the weather is getting cooler, I’ve been working on a lot more blankets, scarves, and ear warmers lately. Many of these patterns start with foundation double crochet (FDC) stitches as an alternative to a starting chain and then double crocheting across the chain. You can start a project either way, but for some of these projects (especially those …
I have received so much positive feedback about my Criss Cross Beanie pattern and tutorial that I thought I would also create a matching messy bun version. I love wearing this messy bun beanie! It is just so convenient when you want to wear a hat, but also want to wear your hear up. Plus, I also think they look …
My girls are so excited for Halloween! I had the last minute idea to make them some quick trick or treating bags so they can so they each can have one for trick or treating on Halloween night! To make this crochet jack o lantern trick or treat bag, I held two strands of yarn together. This made it extra …
I’ve been working on the Criss Cross Beanie for a little while! I wanted to design a bottom-up beanie and this is what I came up with! I hope you like it! The beanies pictured are made with Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn, but my testers had fun making them in single colors or in an Ombre style, which …
This little crochet cupcake makes a cute birthday surprise to give in addition to a card, gift, or just on their own. Crochet cupcakes are calorie free, don’t expire, and are super cute too! Who doesn’t love cupcakes, right!? So this crochet cupcake is a fun version of the popular treat and makes a fun keepsake too! I’ve been making …
This is the time of year when I start to think about fall and winter coming. The leaves have started changing color here and we have already had some chilly fall days, and even a few snowflakes have dusted the ground. I am not a huge fan of the months of cold and snow ahead, but I am looking forward …
If you want to make a witch amigurumi, Hazel is the perfect project to get you excited for Halloween coming! Keep reading for all the details and free crochet pattern As we get closer to fall and the leaves start to change color, I can’t help but start thinking about Halloween. This year, I thought it would be fun to …
