Crochet & Sewing Crafts

Feeling crafty? I enjoy learning crafts and have so far have tackled crocheting, knitting, handthrown pottery, and glass bead making. I’m currently in a crochet and sewing phase.

I enjoy finding easy to make free patterns online, so I’ll share ones that I like. Last year I made many crochet hats, crochet scarves, and this year I’m focusing on modern quilt making.

Crochet & Quilting

Crocheted Striped Scarf with Railroad Border

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My fourth scarf for donation to the Orphan Foundation of America is based on the same pattern as the last scarf. I used different yarn colors to create an interesting striped pattern and added a railroad stitch border.

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Easy Crochet Ribbed Hat Pattern (Men’s / Unisex)

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I wasn’t expecting to crochet any hats today but this one snuck in to my afternoon. We started Veteran’s Day (Remembrance Day here in Canada) by visiting Michael’s Crafts Store as it was having a two-day sale. I found a 20% off coupon in the local flyer so I couldn’t pass it up. I loaded [...]

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Vertical Stripe Crochet Scarf (Unisex)

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Today, I’m displaying my third crochet scarf for donation to the Orphan Foundation of America. It’s a simple pattern featuring single crochet spaced apart by single chains. The crochet pattern creates a sleek, solid scarf that isn’t too heavy. I’ve used a combination of red, ivory tweed and grey yarn to create a modern scarf [...]

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Shell Crochet Scarf (Unisex)

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My second crochet scarf for donation to the Orphan Foundation of America used red yarn containing flecks of green, blue, and gold which I paired with ivory, blue, and green yarns. The result is a funky, striped scarf that I wish I could keep.

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