Sitting in the stands one freezing November day, I was sure this would be the homecoming my ears fell off, and I would have to carry them home to stick them back on later. No more! I’ve made this one in my old school colors, but you can change yarns if you root for someone…
Quick and Easy Halloween Projects
OMG so many cute projects for Halloween! I think crochet for holidays like Halloween can be so enjoyable because the holiday is all about creativity and having fun fun fun! Personally I think I’ll be making the skull embellishment (#9) and the black cat wreath (#5)! And don’t even get me started on the…
Free crochet pattern: Pincess Seamist
Princess SeaMist Crochet Coverup Sundress designed by Kristin Omdahl for The Crochet Dude® Materials: Drew Emborsky Sarcastic (50% Peruvian Cotton/50% Tencel; 250 yds per 4 oz) 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins color Leisure Suit H/8 (5mm) crochet hook K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook Gauge: 11 sts / rows = 4” in extended single crochet and smaller…
Free crochet pattern: Grocery Bag Dispenser
This clever design helps you to wrangle all those plastic grocery bags, dispense them neatly for whatever upcycle use you may have! I use this plastic grocery bag dispenser near my kitty’s litter box so I always have bags on hand! Grocery Bag Dispenser ©2005-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Materials: Worsted Weight…
Free crochet pattern: Do Your Wooly Vest!
Do Your Wooly Vest! ©2013-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st = stitch; sts = stitches; FINISHED SIZE Bust – 36″, (38.5″, 41″, 43.5″, 46″) Length – 19″ MATERIALS Louet Gems Topaz Worsted Weight (Light) Machine Washable Merino Wool – Color shown: Indigo…
Free pattern: Back Seat Bingo
Backseat Bingo ©2012-2106 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished Size S (M, L, XL, 2X) Bust: 34 (36, 40, 42, 55) Materials Decades by Drew Emborsky – worsted weight (4 oz – 110 g – 250 yd) per hank 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) hanks Panty Raid! The Crochet Dude® size US G-6 (4mm)…
Five free patterns: Kim Guzman
If you’ve ever used the Internet Machine to look for free patterns then you’ve come across CrochetKim, aka Kim Guzman. Kim is a hall-of-fame worthy designer that has pushed the industry forward during her entire career. I am grateful every day that she and I have become such good friends over the years. …
Free crochet pattern: Dawn
Dawn – a purse to crochet ©2013-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Finished size: Approximately 10” at widest point and 7.5” tall without handle Materials: Worsted weight cotton – approx. 2 oz each white and purple The Crochet Dude Crochet Ergo Hook, Size H-8 [5.00 mm] The Crochet Dude Stitch Markers The Crochet Dude…
Free recipe: Captain’s Casserole
When I was a little boy my mom would make this recipe, one that she had started using long before I was born, and it was always one of my absolute favorites. Before she passed away I copied all her recipes into my own little notebook (so I could ask her questions, because y’all “milk”…
Free crochet pattern: Cables & Ruffles Baby Blanket
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 –…