"These sweet and simple fingerless gloves are the perfect quickie project to get you motivated to crochet again! Crocheting with Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn adds effortless interest and color, but they would look equally fantastic in another lighter worsted weight solid color- Caron Simply Soft is another personal fave! You'll love the texture of the simple shell stitches used in this hand warmer pattern, and the faux knit ribbing makes them cozy and warm, too!"

"The Oasis gloves (mittens, really), use fingering weight yarn and simple single crochet with a front post and back post crochet ribbed cuff. They also feature an optional slot for your index finger to be able to stick out to use cell phones or other touch-screen devices without having to take off the entire mitten! The pattern comes with a matching simple headband design and is available for free on my blog, with the option to purchase a printable PDF version."

"The Mitis mittens crochet pattern are some really warm and lovely mittens that is just perfect for winter. It's originally designed with warm wool yarn. It stitches up quickly because the stitch pattern repeats. Choose your favorite color and you'll have a pair of mittens that fits your style. The crochet Mitis Mittens are definitely a great Chrismas gift idea for her. I especially think it's a great gift because of how delicate the stitches look. "

"Looking for a quick and easy crochet mittens pattern? These Norse Mittens use simple stitches and super bulky weight yarn so they work up in a flash. This pattern uses less than one ball of Patons Norse yarn These are available in Adult Size. Supplies: 6.0 mm hook 125 yards/115 m (2.1 oz/59.5g) of Patons Norse Yarn. I'm using Teal Blue. Tapestry Needle Scissors Stitch Marker Abbreviations: CH = Chain ST = Stitch SL ST = Slip Stitch MC = Magic Circle SC = Single Crochet HDC = Half Double Crochet HDCINC = Half Double Crochet Increase HDCDEC = Half Double Crochet Decrease DC = Double Crochet FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet FO = Finish Off"

"Add some Pizzazz with this T-Shirt Yarn Cowl. Fun beginner crochet project. If you can make a chain stitch and single crochet, you can make this in an afternoon. This crochet cowl is worked flat and joined at the end. If you are a beginner, I think this is a great way to start making crochet scarves and cowls. I made this fun cowl in two colors. While you can purchase your t-shirt yarn, this can be made from old t-shirts too. While I have not tried this yet, I have seen a number of tutorials."

"The Snoh Cowl is the one pattern you will surely want to have in your collection for all winters to come. This pattern is made in Teen/Adult sizing in 4 different sizes and has 2 weight versions! The fun part is that the XS size could also fit a child so you can easily make one for the entire family. Don't let the texture fool you, it's actually super easy to make and I will walk you through how to do it! The best part about this cowl pattern is that it is a quick make, you'll have it done in 2 hours or less!"

"This blanket is made of 3 different 12" afghan squares combined to make a background diagonal trellis effect with medallions of popcorn and puff stitches in radiating circles and cross like patterns. It is simply bordered to let the beauty of the squares shine through and looks great in multiple colors or solids. The pattern is designed in worsted weight yarn but would look very elegant in crochet thread as well."

"If you're looking for corner to corner crochet animal patterns, look no further! This adorable corner to corner (C2C) Skunk is just one of twelve Woodland animal patterns that I am designing for a corner to corner graphghan. If you're not up to the task of crocheting twelve animal graphs, you could easily turn this Skunk graph into a crochet pillow. Just follow the instructions from my Fox pattern. These fun and free corner to corner animal graphs are perfect for beginner crocheters. They are fairly small and don't use too many colors."

Today's free crochet pattern is this adorable ruffle baby blanket, oh my goodness this is the cutest thing ever and it is so easy to do! I have to be honest though those ruffles took a little longer than what i expected BUT it is still very quick to do.. I am clearly just impatient haha! The ruffle baby blanket is done by crocheting the base of the blanket which is just made up of double crochet stitches and then adding the ruffles which is super simple! All you need to know is how to work in the back loop of stitches on row 5 as when you do this you leave the front loop exposed and this is where you join your yarn to make the ruffle.