The Grand Canyon Shawl is the perfect accessory for your wardrobe or to give as a gift. This would also make a great gift for an elderly person or person confined to a wheelchair. This is an intermediate level pattern with a link to a photo tutorial depicting how to execute all of the stitches necessary to make this shawl. This shawl is V-shaped and the length in the back is long enough to cover your rear. If you require something longer or shorter, the pattern is easily customizable by adding or removing rows.

If you ever needed a fantastic piece of outerwear that was easy to maintain, store, and make, this Hooded Poncho Cowl Crochet Pattern it. Follow this easy peasy free crochet cowl pattern to fit your needs. Start with the child or petite, or if you choose to make a womens size, begin there. Follow the same pattern for completion until you reach the length you desire. No matter the size of your cowl, you're sure to love the look of this cowl crochet pattern. You can wear this poncho in the winter over long sleeves and pants or rock it in the spring with a skirt. This stylish look can be worn all year, making it a must have for anyone who loves fashion and crochet.

This crochet Mini Bow is another heart-shaped project. The bow is made with two connected hearts. I've crocheted these mini bows with cotton thread size 10 and they turned out really small - only about 1”. You are welcome to experiment with different sizes of threads, yarns, and hooks to get different sizes of the bow. This crochet mini Bow would be perfect for such projects as scrapbooking and card making. You can use these bows to embellish baby clothes or a baby blanket, decorate picture frames, or photo albums…

Make some sweet crochet hearts to give to someone special. You could make a crochet heart garland to hang on your mantle. They would also be perfect to embellish a baby blanket, or crochet some hearts in Rainbow shades, to make a garland for a new baby. I love to use a neutral shade like cream for the edging, and they always remind me of faded crochet doilies. But I couldn't resist making a selection in retro bright shades as well. You will need some scraps of cotton yarn and a matching hook

The open stitches down the center of this scarf take so far beyond a simple moss stitch scarf. You can leave it as a regular scarf (a great idea if you want to give it to a guy) or sew it up at the end and make a cozy infinity scarf. Either way, it is lovely and versatile - sure to keep you warm all winter long! Plus, it takes only 1 skein of Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Bonus Bundle - or 2 regular sized skeins.

Children of all ages enjoy playing dress up and imagining that they are someone else, and if they can become a magical character that only makes the activity more fun. This blanket is not only beautiful, but also allows the person wearing it to transform themselves into a mermaid complete with a fin that they can swish around. The pattern has instructions for three sizes so you can make this mermaid tail to fit a small child or an adult with a childlike imagination.

Learn how to get started with amigurumi this winter by creating your own crochet Christmas ornaments! Create your own cute little basic body for a holiday round penguin doll with this free crochet pattern.this basic and beginner friendly DIY project is perfect for any crocheter and works with any type of worsted weight yarn for creating dolls and toys. Is perfect for home decor as well. It can work up quickly. made in the single crochet and in the round

Christmas is just around the corner and crocheting your own Christmas ornaments and decorations, for yourself or for gifts, is a lovely way to get into the festive spirit. The size of the motif depends on the thread or yarn and the hook you are going to use. The finished size of the snowflake in the photo is 11 cm (about 4,3 inches) in diameter. I crocheted it with cotton thread size 10 and a 2 mm crochet hook. Besides the pattern, you can find here a very helpful free blocking template!

Cozy comfort meets eye catching style with this oversized hooded poncho. Not only will your poncho be noticed, you're also sure to be warm and comfortable with the relaxed fit and easy wear. The simple stitch pattern creates a “knit-like” look and the construction is straight forward making it a fun project for fireside or tv crochet. You will use a size k crochet hook and simple chain and slip stitches to create the beautiful texture. Enjoy!