This free crochet afghan pattern is beautiful as you will see the more it comes together. It's for an intermediate crochet skill level and would make for a great gift.

This free crochet afghan pattern is beautiful as you will see the more it comes together. It's for an intermediate crochet skill level and would make for a great gift.

Every once in awhile I get the itch to do something new with the Moroccan Tile stitch… and it's an itch I love to scratch! With the holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to add the latest addition to the series: the Moroccan Handbag free crochet pattern! There are lots of advanced techniques and stitches used here, but there are tutorials for all of these linked above, along with instructions on stitches to substitute if you prefer a simpler pattern.

This effortlessly stylish braided blanket ruana is the perfect addition to any crochet wardrobe. Just right oversized wrap to snuggle yourself in with delicate braid and loop stitch detail, all finished off with a fluffy fringe. One size fits all but easily customisable to style as you like. With a crochet braid and loop stitch fringe video tutorial, this is a fabulous crochet garment for a beginner to try too. Written in both UK and US crochet terms.

This cute lacy washcloth is light and airy, to help it dry quickly. Still, it has enough body to it to really help get things clean. I liked using a softer cotton for this, so it's perfect for a face cloth. I think it'd look lovely bundled together with a nice handmade soap in a gift basket! There's a full stitch tutorial included in the pattern, so you'll be able to confidently resize the pattern to whatever size you wish- or adapt it to make something entirely different if you'd rather.

This pretty, easy lapghan is a cinch. Crochet yourself Picket Fences Lapghan for a taste of country living.

The pattern for this fun Boho Market Bag is easy and quick to make! Designed for self striping cotton yarn it is a lightweight yet durable bag. The block stitch gives the bag a unique appearance yet it is easy to make. The bag is worked in the round and it would be a bright and cheerful addition to your summer wardrobe! Are you looking for a bag to bring along your crochet project? Yarn looks great peeping out this bag!

Looking for a beautiful shawl pattern for yourself? Or maybe you want to make and gift one to your mom? Check out the Bella Vita Shawl, a very simple crochet shawl with beautiful details. It's a beginner friendly project with simple stitches such as single crochet, double crochet and the puff stitch. The pattern is written in English and uses US crochet terminology. The finished dimensions are 75cm/30” height and 175cm/69” wide when lying flat.

They hold just enough soapy water to wash out my cups and glassware easily without retaining so much that they dont dry quickly. You absolutely must try them. They only take a few minutes each and with about 20 yds of cotton, you can make at least 4.

Learn to make an EASY and QUICK crochet blanket. I was totally surprised at how fast this afghan worked up! This fast and easy crochet blanket is one that every beginner MUST try! This tutorial uses just two stitches, the foundation chain stitch and the half double crochet stitch, making it a great blanket for beginners. Using a thick yarn, like Bernat blanket yarn, speeds up the process. The thicker the yarn, the faster the blanket will be finished.
