Crochet these coasters in multiple colors and everyone will know which beverage is theirs! And since the coaster stays with the glass, you’ll avoid rings on the furniture (as well as drips). These make great party favors too! Glass Flip Flops ©2006 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude™ Materials: Small amount kitchen Cotton in…
Free crochet pattern: Chic on the Halfshell
Chic on The Halfshell A purse to crochet… © 2013-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished size: Approximately 12” at widest point and 10” tall with handle Materials: Sport Weight Yarn – approx. 3 oz Crochet Hook, Size H [5.00 mm] Gauge: 14 sts & 3 rows = 4” X 4” in dc.…
Free crochet pattern: Claire
Claire ©2013 Drew Emborsky aka The Crochet Dude Skill Level Easy Finished Measurements/Sizes 61” at widest point x 16” at longest point One size fits most. Materials Yarn Worsted weight – 500 yds total Sample shown in Drew Emborsky Iconic: Decades (100% extra fine super wash merino – 4oz/110g – 250yd), 2 hanks 1960s Lava…
Five free patterns: Marly Bird
It is really a special experience to meet someone when they are just starting their career and watch them blossom and harvest the rewards of all their hard work. I am so privileged to have had a wonderful friendship with Marly right from when she entered the fiber arts industry. I admire not only…
Free crochet pattern: Fabric Bowl
Fabric Bowl ©2013-2016 Drew Emborsky aka The Crochet Dude® Made with strips of fabric this is a quick and easy project and a great way to use up fabric that you have on hand! Click here for a tutorial on how to join fabric without sewing! Finished size 9” across x 4.5” tall Materials 2…
Tutorial: How to join fabric
Will Strip for Yarn From time to time companies will send me a product that they would like me to test out and since I’m always looking for stuff to blog about, I like to write up quick reviews too. This time around I got the new Rotary Cutting Machine from Simplicity – and it…
Free crochet pattern: Coffee Cup Cozy
I created this cozy because my local coffee house doesn’t provide the sleeves to protect against the heat. Plus, the coffee always splashes out as I’m driving so I have designed this cozy to button closed and soak up any splashes. Button it open when you are ready to drink. And since it’s cotton just…
Free crochet pattern: Maggie Vest
Maggie Vest ©2012-2017 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level – easy Finished Measurements To fit bust sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) Supplies Needed Baby Boom from Fiesta Yarns (90% extra fine super wash merino – 10% nylon – 4oz – 113g – 440yd – 402m) 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) hanks in…
Free crochet pattern: Men’s Felted Shaving Kit
Men’s Felted Shaving Kit ©2014-2016 by Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finding a great shaving kit is like finding gold under your sofa! In my search for the perfect saving kit to take with me on my travels I decided to create my own, and felting was the obvious choice. This little bag whips…
Five free patterns: Kristin Omdahl
Today I am so happy to be featuring the amazing design sensibility of Kristin Omdahl. Full disclosure: Kristin has become a great friend of mine over the years, and yes I adore her, but I think you’ll agree that her designs are fantastic! I chose these five designs to feature, but you’ll quickly see…