The X’s and O’s Fingerless Gloves is the fourth pattern in the 2024 Year of Gloves. Spring has officially sprung, so I’ve got these cute lighter-weight gloves for this month. I love the mesh on these and they give me a bit of an 80’s vibe. I dig it. *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost to you, earn a commission. Read full disclosure here. About the X’s and O’s Fingerless Gloves These gloves work up so quickly! They are made bottom-up. The cuff uses post stitches for texture, then the l ..read more

This one really is a glove I love, and I hope you will love it too! The Glove You’ll Love is the third glove in the 2024 Year of Gloves Pattern set. If you’ve purchased the e-book bundle on Ravelry, this pattern has already been added to your collection! Wondering what the Year of Gloves is all about? This year, I’ve designed 12 brand new fingerless glove patterns, and I’m releasing one each month all year long. Get a head start on Christmas gifts, or just make a fun variety for yourself. There’s something for everyone here! This month’s glove is worked lengthwise and then sewn together. The t ..read more

The Block Party Fingerless Gloves are the first gloves in the 2024 “Year of Gloves“! These fun gloves feature the under-utilized block stitch to add unique detailing to the cuff and finger areas. Read on for more information about the Year of Gloves, the Block Party Fingerless Gloves, and all the supplies you’ll need for this project. *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost to you, earn a commission. Read full disclosure here. About the Block Party Glove I have always liked the Block Stit ..read more

The Linked Poncho is a free interlocking crochet pattern using worsted weight yarn. The pattern includes full written instructions and a free full video tutorial to walk you through the pattern step by step. The woven pattern creates a warm, thick fabric, and creates a beautiful colorwork design with minimal weaving of yarn ends. Nobody likes weaving in ends! This pattern is also released as part of the Crochet Foundry Crochet Blog Hop, and I’m thankful for their support in providing materials for this pattern. *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you ..read more

This simple puff scarf is one of my favorite projects this year. It uses a super simple two row repeat that gives a beautiful texture and creates just enough variety to not get bored working those long scarf rows. The pattern is completely free here, with a video tutorial to walk you through the pattern! *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost to you, earn a commission. Read full disclosure here. If you prefer to purchase an ad-free printable PDF, this pattern is available from Ravelry a ..read more

This scarf uses a one-row repeat to create a beautiful lacey scarf. You only need to know three stitches – chain, half double crochet, and double crochet. I made my scarf wide and extra long, with a colorblock pattern, but you can easily customize your scarf to match your personal style. Free pattern below, including video tutorial! *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost to you, earn a commission. Read full disclosure here. More info, tell about ad-free printable PDF, if relevant Purch ..read more

Summer is coming, and this cute summer crop top crochet pattern is calling! This one is a free pattern on the blog. I love the i-cord lace-up back details and the fun, simple texture of the stitch. Read on for more details and to get the free pattern. *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost to you, earn a commission. Read full disclosure here. This pattern is also available for purchase as a printable ad-free PDF from Ravelry or Etsy Purchase on Ravelry Purchase on Etsy Supplies Any S ..read more

Making an I-cord with crochet is… maybe possible, but certainly not easy, so I’m going to show you how to make an I-cord easily using a Lucet Fork. I-cords need not be solely for knitters any longer! This tool is so simple but it really makes the job much easier. I-Cords are useful for straps (hello summer tops!), drawstrings, cords, edgings on finished items, etc. Read on for a photo/written tutorial, as well as a video to show you how to use one! *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost ..read more

Today I’ve got two books to review for you, but they kind of go together. They are Crochet Power and Crochet Power 2: Edgings, by Kristin Omdahl. For those of you not familiar with Kristin Omdahl, she’s written something like 20 crochet books at this point. I first found her back in about 2011 right when I was getting started designing. She had published “Crochet So Fine” with beautiful lace crochet patterns, and I was in awe. So she’s a pretty prolific designer, and she’s come out with these two books, which are kind of like stitch dictionaries. I’ll go through each of them individually, and ..read more

The Reversible Stripes Hat Crochet Pattern uses super bulky yarn and interlocking crochet to create a super quick reversible crochet hat. Add an optional pompom (attached to a button for reversibility) for a little extra flair! The pattern is available free on the blog for all sizes (toddler to adult extra large). Read below for all the details. I’ve also included a full video tutorial! *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you click on them and make a purchase I may, at no additional cost to you, earn a commission. Read full disclosure here. As menti ..read more