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Christmas

Twelve mini crochet Christmas trees in rows: cones, flat trees, a potted tree and a hoop tree
Christmas

Crochet Christmas Tree Patterns: Mini Trees and Tree Squares

Crochet Christmas tree patterns: cone, flat, bobble, scalloped and potted mini trees, then granny square trees for blankets, with yarn and hook for each.

Red, striped and scalloped crocheted bunting flags on a cream cord across a mantel
Christmas

Crochet Garland Patterns: Christmas, Snowflake and Leaf Garlands

Crochet garland patterns for mantel and tree: Christmas bunting, star and holly garlands, a snowflake garland and an autumn leaf garland, with hanging tips.

Twenty white lace crochet snowflakes in rows on a blue background
Christmas

Crochet Snowflake Patterns: Lace Snowflakes and Snowflake Decor

Crochet snowflake patterns from small lace ornaments to a filet snowflake valance and a 3D snowflake blanket, with thread, hook, blocking and skill level.

Crochet Christmas gnome with a red hat holding a red heart
Christmas

Crochet Gnome Ideas: Christmas Gnomes, Beards and Snowmen

Crochet gnome ideas for Christmas: gnome bodies, hats and beards, sizes and yarn, then snowmen, with the Christmas decor patterns that sit beside them.

Red, cream and green crocheted ornaments on a Christmas tree
Christmas

Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns: 15 Types to Make

Fifteen crochet Christmas ornament types: baubles, stars, mini sweaters, lace angels, mini wreaths and candy cane covers, with yarn, hook and skill level.

Winter wear

Ribbed, slouchy and pom pom crocheted hats on a wooden shelf
Winter wear

Crochet Beanie Patterns: Ribbed, Slouchy, Pom Pom and Fair Isle

Crochet beanie patterns from baby to adult: ribbed, slouchy, pom pom, cable and Fair Isle beanies, with a head size chart, yarn, hook and how a beanie is built.

Rust moss stitch chunky crochet scarf with fringe laid flat
Winter wear

Crochet Scarf Patterns: 9 Styles from Moss Stitch to Hooded

Nine crochet scarf styles: moss stitch with fringe, cable hooded scarf, infinity cowl, chunky and striped scarves, with yarn, hook, length and skill level.

Gifts

Green crochet mug cozy with a red bow on a white mug in a gift box
Gifts

Crochet Gift Ideas: Easy Gifts to Make by Person and Time

Crochet gift ideas sorted by person and by time: gifts for mom, men, teachers and kids, quick gifts under an hour, and Christmas gift sets with yarn choice.

Beginners

Two balls of rust super bulky yarn, a wooden crochet hook, scissors and stitch markers beside a moss stitch scarf
Beginners

How to Crochet for Beginners: Hooks, Yarn, Stitches, Projects

How to crochet for beginners in order: choose a hook and yarn, make a slip knot and chain, learn the first stitches, read a pattern, then make a first project.

Wooden crochet hooks and stitch markers laid out on linen
Beginners

How to Single Crochet: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners

How to single crochet in 8 steps, from slip knot and chain to the turning chain, then counting, straight edges, fixes, US vs UK terms and variations.