Use the ever-stylish star stitch to take these Star Mittens from pattern to reality. This intermediate pattern is a great scrap yarn project that uses two colors, a main body color and a contrasting color for pattern stripes. Three sizes of this pattern are provided, toddler, medium adult and large adult, so you can work this pattern up for anyone in your family.

From the Blogger: These warm mittens are worked using the Star Stitch. No seam is created as you join at the end of each row. Thumb is worked after the main body of the mitten is completed. Cuff is stitched together or you could add a button/loop close instead.

You may have heard of arm knitting, but have you heard of hand crochet? Learn how to crochet large scale with the Hand Crochet Chunky Blanket tutorial. This video tutorial teaches you the basics of hand crochet, and with the added information in this blog post, you will learn how to hand crochet an entire blanket. Hand crochet blanket patterns are magnificent because you can complete them in such a quick amount of time. These blankets make fantastic gifts because they have that handmade touch, but they don't take up days or weeks or your time. For a thoughtful gift to a loved one (or for yourself!), consider taking up hand crochet.

Oh Christmas. How I love you. And I just love this fun Granny Square Christmas Tree decoration. Don't you love a quick crochet project that you can whip out in an evening? This Granny Christmas Tree is just the thing. It is a great use for all those fun holiday buttons that you want to buy, but can't quite justify spending money on. Without further ado, here is the Granny Christmas Tree in its entirety for you to enjoy.

Add a rainbow shawl to your cover-up collection when you check out this free crochet shawl pattern. Worked up in eye-catching colors, you will love how easy peasy and pretty the Feather and Fan Shawl is to complete.

In the Blogger's Words: "The Feather and Fan shawl is modern twist on the traditional fan pattern. The lacy stitch repeat gives the shawl a great drape, while still keeping you warm during cooler summer evenings. The pattern is easy to modify in height and width: instructions are included in the pattern. It's suitable for confident beginners that are not afraid to use a fine yarn. Once you get the hang of the pattern, it's amazing to see your shawl grow!"

From the blogger: "This square may be labeled intermediate due to the post stitches, but it's actually pretty easy to crochet! The varying stitch heights create a fun color pattern, while the post stitches give the overall square some texture. Try playing with different colors or even making the whole thing in one color. Just have fun with it. Once you finish the stitches, cut the yarn and weave in all ends. The finished piece after blocking should measure to be a 12” square. Enjoy!

These Cross Double Fingerless Gloves are sure to keep your hands warm, while allowing you to remain effective! They are perfect for touching the chilly steering wheel in your car during winter, and for so many other purposes.

Choose any color worsted weight yarn and make this One Skein Gelato Scarf today. It's a lightweight crochet scarf pattern that can be worn any time of the year. It's an infinity scarf, which means it has no ends. This crochet design wraps nicely around your neck and keeps you warm and cozy at all times. Solid or variegated yarn works well for this free crochet scarf pattern. You'll need exactly one skein of yarn to complete this stylish scarf.

Use 4 ply cotton to make this fashionable fox brooch. An easy to follow pattern for the perfect fall project worked in a lovely orange. This fox brooch will delight both adults and children alike, and is the perfect autumn gift. Using cotton an a 2.5cm hook, you don't need to add anything to keep the head stiff, but if you use other yarn you may wanted to add a small plastic insert (e.g., cut from an old milk flaggon). The pattern is very versatile, and can also be used to make woodland holiday ornaments.

A couple of years ago I made the Snowman Granny Square. And updated the pattern this year (2016) with my newest blanket pattern I made using these squares together. These smiling snowy faces can stay looking at each other in this Christmas all the time! Attaching these Snowman Granny Squares together, you can make any size blanket or afghan. It means this is a free size pattern. And also Snowman Granny Square Blanket can be worked with your favorite yarn weight. I used sport weight and made 20 squares. These all squares I joined with Join As You Go (JAYGo) method.