Preparing and shooting this online class was really so much fun. Texture is one of the main reasons I love love love crochet, and to have the opportunity to share how I like to create texture via a Craftsy class was a dream come true. When you finish the class you’ll have this fun…
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…
When my design career took off it would have been nice to have had a plan! But my approach has always essentially been “throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks” and what stuck for me wasn’t cute adorable OMGosh so much fun stuff like I discovered over at Snappy Tots, the…
When I first became a designer, I decided to deconstruct some garments. I saw a way of recreating them in strips that would make it easy to modify the fit perfectly. This is the first time I’ve ever used this method on a man’s garment. I love how it turned out! To Aran Is…
Some guys don’t like the ribbing on most sweaters. That’s why I’ve created this sweater that has a rolled hem instead of ribbing. The entire sweater is worked up in single crochet, so this is a great project for beginners. Comforolled ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Advanced Beginner Finished Size…
Who knew that a hoodie would become a timeless classic? I’ve always had a hooded sweatshirt or two in my closet, so I wanted to design a crochet version. The soft and comfy fiber used here creates a denim look. Dawg ©2008-2016 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size…
I tried to cut the fingers off my gloves once when I was in a marching band so I could finger my sax easier, but the gloves unraveled and ended up around my wrists. With this crochet version, I can chop wood, haul brush, or ride my hog without losing my grip. Well, if…
I spent my youth in Saugatuck, Michigan, where we knew that the only colder place in the country in wintertime was Nome, Alaska . . . maybe. I had a sweater just like this one, and it was my absolute favorite for comfort and style. Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size S (M, L,…
Jennifer is one of the very first designers that I met when I decided to “go pro” back in 2006. Since then she has been a constant source of inspiration for me as a designer and as an entrepreneur! I am so excited to feature Jennifer today and share with you five of her…
I called this afghan “Monet” because the colors look like an impressionist painting. I suggest making this afghan in any color, either solid or variegated, because the texture of the stitches make it special. The finished afghan measures approximately 46”X66”. Monet Afghan ©2005 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude Each square measures 13” x…
