Granny squares are often overlooked when it comes to garments because they can evoke a very specific design sensibility. But I think they are a pretty amazing design element when incorporated properly. When I designed the Kent Vest I imagined that the crocheter could add or subtract as many rows of the…
This vest is part of a set that was originally called Cabled Cousins – the same garment concept with two different sensibilities. I love the idea that a design can be modified to be just the way you want it! Here is the other version: Trendy Cabled Cardi My favorite part of both of…
These are Quick! Here are some of my favorite designs that make great gifts and won’t take a ton of time! Each image is clickable – so click around and have fun with these FREE patterns!
I’ve had so much fun compiling all these FREE patterns from some of our top crochet designers. Have fun exploring all the great designs! Just click on the NAME of each pattern to go and get it! PS: all these were free patterns at the time this roundup was compiled. Please forgive me if…
Every guy should have one of these in his wardrobe. Made in a neutral color, it goes with any shirt he has and will become the workhorse of his closet. I designed this version to be longer than usual to emphasize the comfort factor. Stock Sweater ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
