Cables & Ruffles Baby Blanket ©2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished size 29” x 38” Materials Lion Brand Yarns Homespun® (6 oz color – 170g – 185 yd -169m) 3 skeins – #405 Parfait (Color A – CA) 2 skeins – #309 Deco (Color B – CB) Crochet hook size L –…
Free crochet pattern: Ming Tree
While this skirt may look intricate you can create this exquisite project yourself with just basic crochet skills! It’s a fantastic introduction to crochet garments and by the end of the weekend you will have it completed! This Asian inspired skirt has a drawstring for easy sizing and versatility: wear it as a skirt or…
Free crochet pattern: Julia
Julia …a purse to crochet ©2006-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished Size 7” tall (without handles) x 9” across Materials Bulky weight faux suede yarn – 120yds (3 oz) Color – dark brown Medium weight merino wool – 120 yds (2 oz) Color – dark brown Medium weight merino wool – 200 yds…
Free crochet pattern: Travel Jewelry Pouch
This little pouch opens up to reveal six pockets on the inside; perfect for keeping jewelry from getting scratched and tangled while traveling! I make this up while I’m watching t.v. then they are the perfect little purse to gift at a moment’s notice!! Travel Jewelry Pouch ©2006-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude®…
Free crochet pattern: Winter Drew-string Purse
Winter Drew-string Purse ©2006 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Gauge: 8sts X 8rows=4”(10cm) in sc Materials 6 oz, 108 yds of winter white yarn – category 6 super bulky weight (Lion Brand Thick & Quick shown) 3 oz, 150 yds of winter white boucle yarn – category 5 bulky weight (Bernat Soft Boucle shown) Crochet…
Free crochet pattern: Fall Drew-string Purse
Fall Drew-string Purse ©2006-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Gauge: 10 sts X 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in sc Materials 3.5 oz, 240 yds DK self-striping yarn (James C. Brett “Marble” shown) Crochet hook size F (5 – 3.75mm) Yarn needle Finished Size: 14” (35.5 cm) wide 7.5” (19 cm) tall…
Free crochet pattern: Do Your Cottony Vest!
Do Your Cottony Vest! ©2007-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st = stitch; sts = stitches; MATERIALS The Crochet Dude Ergo Hook size H-8 (5mm) Manos del Uruguay Manos Cotton Stria Worsted Weight (Medium) – Color shown: #207 – Approximately 12…
Free crochet pattern: Cable Car Hobo
Cable Car Hobo ©2012-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished Size 21” wide at base x 24” tall including handles Materials Drew Emborsky Iconic – worsted weight (4 oz – 110 g – 250 yd) per hank 3 hanks Bad Trip or color of choice Crochet hook size H (8 – 5.0 mm)…
Book review: Yarn Whimsies for the Holidays
My good friends at Leisure Arts sent me this super fun book to review! It’s called Yarn Whimsies for the Holidays and I love the idea behind it. This book is chock full of projects that use yarn, but you don’t need mad crochet or knit skills. I’m in the planning stages for this year’s…
Free crochet pattern: Frill Seeker
Frill Seeker ©2013-2106 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished Sizes Bust 31″ (34″, 38″, 42″, 46″) Materials Body (sport weight yarn) – 880 (1,320, 1,320, 1,320, 1,320) yds Edges (DK weight yarn) – 440 (880, 880, 880, 880) yds The Crochet Dude® Ergo Hook size US F-5 (3.75mm) or size needed to obtain…