Free crochet shawl pattern: Paralleloshawl – I whipped up this quick to make shawl while I was on a short vacation not too long ago. The easy to memorize pattern makes it the perfect take along project! ADD THIS TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE NOW! Paralleloshawl ©2018 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude Skill Level…
Calvarium Messy Bun Hat ©2017 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Easy Finished Size 8”/20.5cm deep x 23”/58.5cm in circumference—one size fits most adults. You Will Need Approx 251yd/230m of (4) medium worsted weight yarn Yarn Used: Lion Brand Heartland, 100% acrylic, 5oz/142g = 251yd/230m per skein 1 skein, Great Sand Dunes…
I really love the way Tunisian crochet looks. Maybe you’ve heard it called “afghan crochet” but they are essentially the same – they use a long crochet hook and you pick up many stitches in one direction, then work them off the hook on your way back. These Tunisian crochet patterns that I’ve found…
I’m completely mesmerized by the design sensibility of Krista Cagle – what a treat to be able to feature her here this week! The name of her blog is Rescued Paw Designs, and she is committed to helping animals in need. She has designs for sale there, and a portion of all proceeds go…
Ribbed for Him & Her I love this hat so perfectly designed by Marly Bird! It looks great on a dude, and also on a dudette – and there is even a messy bun option. Learn how to enter to win enough yarn to make one of your own below! Five lucky people will…
Jessica Cowl ©2017 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE AD-FREE FOR MY PATREON SUBSCRIBERS CLICK HERE: DREW EMBORSKY ON PATREON This pattern is part of a set. For yarn, hook, gauge, etc info please click here: Jessica Cap & Cowl Pattern Notes The pattern is written so that you fasten off…
Making a furry pompom is SO easy, and it adds so much style to the top of a crocheted or knitted cap, or even the ends of a scarf! I’ve even seen furry pompoms on keychains! Here is my free tutorial so you can make some of your own! How To Make A…
I have been having so much fun creating background images to use on my phone – and I’m happy to share them here with you! All you have to do is go through the checkout process – no payment info needed (because they’re FREE) – and download them to your device. These should fit…
When I was designing this shawl and crocheting it, I remember hoping that it would be pretty when it was finished – when you crochet lace sometimes it’s a leap of faith because before it’s blocked it can look pretty messy! Then I pinned the wet shawl out and when I came back…
It’s really as if crochet were invented for stripes! The graphic nature of crochet stitches just lend themselves so beautifully to creating striped projects. Here a few of my FAVE striped crochet patterns from around the web. Just click on their names to get the pattern (login in may be required on some of…
