Author: Hanna Gough
Easy baby crochet cardigan: Lovechunk sweater.
The Lovechunk sweater is a baby crochet cardigan pattern using worsted weight yarn. This ensures a quick, satisfying gift! If you’re in need of a quick, easy make to give to a new baby, try the Lovechunk baby sweater. Not only is it made using aran weight yarn for a quicker project but it is…
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How to make T-shirt yarn. DIY T shirt yarn tutorial.
Here’s how to make your own t shirt yarn from fabrics you may want to recycle instead of throwing out. I first decided to use up some t shirt yarn when my lovely dog accidentally walked some poo into the house, smeared it onto the sheepskin rug and then lay on it for extra measure.…
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Perfect cotton yarns to crochet and knit with this summer.
Want to crochet or knit something cute for summer but you’re not sure which yarns to work with? In this guide I’ll show you what’s on offer when it comes to cotton. Here is my selection of cotton yarns that are perfect for your spring and summer projects. This blog post does contain affiliate links.…
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Starburst Cardigan. Chunky crochet cardigan pattern.
This is a free crochet pattern for a chunky, multi-coloured cardigan. You can either use this free version with ads, or the pattern is also available here with no ads. The main feature of this crochet cardigan pattern is the bobble stitch. This is a fun stitch that will be a breeze to make as…
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Free crochet stitch guide for beginners.
Want to learn to crochet but you’re not sure what the stitches are? Or maybe you’re not sure what stitch you should start with as a beginner. In this post I’ve shared my crochet stitch guide for absolute beginners. My students swear by this pattern. I hope it’ll be handy for you, too! If you’d…
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How to stop your crochet from getting smaller.
Find out why your crochet seems to be shrinking with this helpful explanation of why shrinkage happens in the first place. You can usually fix this common crochet problem. Find out how here.
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How to block granny squares. Step by step crochet tutorial for beginners.
Have you made your granny squares, but you’re not sure how to block granny squares? In this post, I will show you how I block mine. You’ve seen them around: absolutely beautiful crochet blankets that lay flat effortlessly. If you’re using a natural fibre to crochet granny squares such as wool or cotton, you will…
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Free Beginner Granny Square Pattern For Beginners
Below you’ll find my free granny square crochet pattern just for beginners. If you’ve been wanting to make your own crochet squares for a while but don’t know where to start, this is a great place! I wrote this pattern to accompany a youtube tutorial which you can find below. If you’d prefer the written…
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Free crochet shower puff pattern.
Below is my free crochet shower puff pattern which is suitable for beginners as well as crocheters who are looking for a quick, satisfying stash-busting project! This pattern uses a small amount of cotton yarn and is lots of fun. I first came up with the idea of a crochet shower puff when I was…
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How to get started with crochet: A beginner’s guide.
Here’s some beginner crochet patterns and guides to help you get started with crochet. Where do you start when you want to learn to crochet but you’re a beginner? Here! Something that comes up often is the question “where do I start with crochet?” and that depends on you, the individual. Some beginners are as…
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