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 …
Elf Amigurumi CAL – Part 3
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 …
Elf Amigurumi CAL – Part 2
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 …
Elf Amigurumi CAL – Part 1
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 …
Elf Amigurumi Crochet Along (CAL)
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 …
Easy Christmas Baubles
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 …
Criss Cross Stitch Crochet Patterns
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 …
Criss Cross Scarf
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 …
Criss Cross Ear Warmer
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 …
How to Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
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 …
Criss Cross Messy Bun Beanie
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 …
Crochet Jack O Lantern Trick or Treat Bag
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 …
Criss Cross Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
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 …
Crochet Cupcake – Free Amigurumi Pattern
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 …
V-Stitch Infinity Scarf
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 …
Hazel the Happy Witch Amigurumi
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 …
Crochet Cat Purse
When big sister got her panda purse last week, little sister wanted a purse too. We are a cat loving family, so I decided to make a little kitty cat purse using the same pattern as the panda purse. She loves it and could not wait until I was finished with all of the photos to start filling it up …
Crochet Panda Purse
This cute little panda purse is the perfect fun accessory for a little girl to wear and put a few things inside. It is about 6 inches long and 4.5 inches wide, and even zips up! The pink zipper and strap make it look a little extra girly. You can choose to keep it all black and white, or add …
Sea Turtle Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
I have always loved sea turtles, but while vacationing in Maui this summer, we were lucky enough to see quite a few while swimming in the ocean and snorkeling. This is where the inspiration for this Sea Turtle Amigurumi came from! Also, I learned that the Hawaiian green sea turtle (known as “Honu”) symbolizes good luck, endurance and long life. …
Mini Unicorn Amigurumi
This mini unicorn amigurumi measures about 5.5 inches tall when sitting, or about 7.5 inches when the legs are extended. This is great size for a small cuddling or playing buddy for tiny hands and also perfect for traveling in the car or stroller. I love when crochet animals can sit on a shelf when they are not being played …