Centaur Mandala Afghan

While I was working up the sample of my Griffin Shawl, I knew I wanted to come up with a similar design for a crochet afghan pattern that was worked in the round. Beginners and seasoned crocheters alike will love that the Centaur Mandala Afghan pattern uses simple crochet stitch pattern repeats to create the textured design, making it perfect for those days when you need to sit, crochet and decompress. Pair this crochet blanket pattern with Lion Brand Yarns Mandala, a self-striping yarn, and all of the colorwork is done for you making this a perfect crochet project for binge watching your favorite TV show. And I don't know about you, but my favorite part of self-striping yarns is that I'm not left with a bunch of ends to weave in!

The Buco Towel is a crochet kitchen towel pattern that you can hang on the oven handle. This textured kitchen towel features a simple design that can be threaded through itself to hang neatly (and never fall on the floor)! Our oven handle is very cylindrical and the kitchen towels always slip off. This crochet hand towel stays in place, right where we need it. And if you're looking for a simple crochet dishcloth pattern then this free pattern works too. You can easily crochet the dishcloth as a solid rectangle, if you prefer.

According to the designer, "this light and lacy summer wrap is perfect for those cool evening hours." And she's right! This thick yet airy crochet shawl is perfect for adding a little bit of warmth to your outfit. You can work this free crochet shawl in any color or colors you want, or you can use the designer's color palette and create a design that's as vivid as a sunrise. A full photo tutorial is available for the crochet stitch pattern used to create this wrap, so give it a go!

Brightly colored yarn makes this Seed Stitch Summer Purse perfect for the sunny days of summer. The seed stitch is used to complete this free crochet purse pattern, which gives it a pretty, scalloped look. It measures about 8 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 5 inches tall, so it's just the right size for young girls to carry with them to the beach, the mall, or out for ice cream. Crochet purses do not get much cuter than this!

This 12” (30.5 cm) square starts with a textured, berrylicious center and ends with one of my favorite crochet stitch patterns: the v-stitch! This pattern was designed for the 2019 Block a Week with JulieAnny Crochet Along. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting in the back loop only, skipping stitches, crocheting into chain spaces Special stitches: bob, FPsc (with video tutorials linked in the pattern), and v-st Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Motif: 12” (30.5 cm) square.

Add some bright color to your kitchen with this Rainbow Sherbet Dishcloth. This crochet dishcloth pattern is a simple striped square made of single crochet stitches that can easily be made larger or smaller than the given pattern to fit your needs. Simply add or subtract rows to vary the length. You can use as many colors as you want with this fun, striped pattern. Add a homemade touch to your kitchen and make some for simple and easy handcrafted gifts.

This simple crochet triangle shawl pattern is easily modified for different seasons. The long, isosceles triangle shape makes it easy to wrap around the shoulders and the lace edging adds a touch of elegance. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows (for main body of shawl), crocheting in the round (for edging), increasing, crocheting in chain spaces, decreasing, changing color Special stitch patterns: dc2tog and dc4tog (with written explanation and linked photo tutorials in pattern) Skill Level Easy Finished Size Customizable. Photographed sample measures 62” (157.5 cm) across wingspan x 11” (28 cm) deep along spine. Materials Cascade 220 Superwash yarn (100% superwash wool, 3.5 oz/100 g, 220 yd/200 m) - 2 skeins in 1915 Banana Cream (MC) and 1942 Mint, or approximately 350 yd (320 m) in MC and 80 yd (73 m) in any light medium weight yarn. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. Stitch markers. Yarn needle. Gauge 15 sts x 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in shawl pattern before blocking. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Add a vintage vibe to your home with Grandma's Favorite Wobble Afghan. This free crochet pattern was inspired by a very old photograph and the finished product definitely has a retro feel to it. Use any colors you want to work up this multicolored afghan. Each row is worked in a different color and is a great stashbuster project because of this. A total of 2900 yards of worsted weight yarn is needed to work up this crochet afghan.

Add a splash of pink to your kitchen by making this So Sweet Crochet Dishcloth Pattern. With a lovely bright pink color scheme, you'll easily find it in your dishcloth collection. Plus, once you discover how beautiful the first one is, you'll want to make more with all of your favorite yarn colors. If you're looking for a quick project to add some Valentine's Day decor around the house, then use this crochet dishcloth as a decorative mat for a vase of roses or a heart-shaped ornament. Either way, this crochet dishcloth will look wonderful when completed. Practice your crochet skills with this free pattern!