• Crochet Pattern: Hot Dog BBQ Supplies: e crochet hook g crochet hook small amounts of 4 ply worsted (cream, wheat, yellow, blue, brown, and orange) small amounts of fiber fill stuffing tapestry needle stitch marker Pattern Notes:  blo – back look only flo – front loop only both – work in both loops Open stitch… [Continue Reading]

  •   Just updated my Arm warmers pattern if you are in need of a quick and simple gift for someone this holiday season this is the perfect project. I made this pair for my sisters’ Birthday which is tomorrow. I added a reindeer applique. You can use the free one offered by Repeat Crafter Me.… [Continue Reading]

  • Originally published online momwithahook.blogspot.com 6/1/2012 and PDF 2009   Crochet Pattern: Rose Top Tea Cozy Supplies: H hook Wintuk Caron Off white 3.5 oz 4 ply acrylic Green and Red yarn for roses and leaves Stitch markers Tapestry Needle for sewing Pattern Notes: blo – back look only flo – front loop only both –… [Continue Reading]

  • This weeks featured pattern is my Onigiri Couple pattern. I reformatted it and uploaded it to Scribd so it is now printable. I made this pattern after seeing a felt version of it on Etsy. [wish I would have noted the seller at that time] It was around Valentines’ day so that is why this… [Continue Reading]

  • Pattern: Owl Tea Cozy Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Supplies: H crochet hook Petal Pink and Cafe’ Red heart 4-ply yarn Tapestry needle Stitch marker Special Stitch:  Spike Stitch – insert hook one or more rows below the corresponding next st (step 1) under the horizontal threads, but between the… [Continue Reading]

Should You Offer Free Crochet Patterns?

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The Free Pattern Battle – Where Do YOU Stand? I design patterns but mine are no where near the genius of Kim Guzman or Kat Godin. I don’t mind offering my patterns free for this very reason. Sometimes though, I do charge for the pattern because it takes time to test it, to type it […]

Create Crochet Patterns Challenge Week 2

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Notes and the Process of Writing Your Pattern See Week 1: Inspiration and Sketching Your Pattern Join the conversation on the Facebook Group, the Fanpage, and use hashtag #createcrochetpatterns to see what others are creating. Last week you chose the stitch for your dishcloth, (or the design you have in your head) you made a gauge swatch with […]