By Dana Rebmann
From the December 2024 issue
Treat your Secret Santa to a delightful bottle of wine adorned in a cheerful red coat with the Santa’s Cheers Cozy. This project offers a fun and festive way to present a quick and memorable gift.
Crafted with festive yarn and adorned with classic holiday embellishments, this cozy adds a touch of whimsy to any bottle. Perfect for spreading holiday cheer and celebrating the season’s festivities, it’s sure to bring smiles and warmth to your gift giving.
View ProjectFrom the October 2021 issue
A repeating pattern of double crochet post stitches creates this pillow’s distinctive diamond design. Bulky weight chenille yarn provides strong stitch definition and plush texture, while large pom poms in a complementary worsted-weight yarn add a textural contrast.
View ProjectBy Kati Brown
Upcycle a plain button-up shirt into a stylish, eye-catching piece by replacing the back with a new filet crochet panel. Once you get over the initial unease of combining crochet with existing pieces, you won’t believe the stunning combinations you can create!
View ProjectBy Andee Graves
From the February 2022 issue
Stripes and Bobbles create a fun visual texture in this decorative pillow that celebrates love. The pieces of this pillow are crocheted together, so there is no sewing to finish. Buttons on the back allow for the pillow insert to be removed and the cover to be washed.
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The Hayden Fringe Wrap is a lightweight project that’s ideal for that late summer-to-fall transition. Hayden means “heather-grown hill” and with its soft texture on one edge and big bold X texture on the other, it is sure to turn some heads.
View ProjectFrom the December 2022 issue
While we can often be tempted by tiny, frilly crocheted blankets when a friend or family member is expecting, sometimes the better part of valor is stitching something thick and durable that the baby can hang onto into the toddler years and beyond. This cushy blanket is great for small people to play on as well as sleep under. Once you have a few rows finished this pattern is really easy to memorize.
View ProjectFrom the June 2020 issue
Classic meets adorable in this v-neck, button-front cardigan that features a timeless cable trim. Keep little ones cozy in this must-have piece for late spring and fall!
View ProjectFrom the April 2020 issue
This spring, your little fashionista will show off her personal style wherever she goes with this Big Bow Toddler Purse. Roomy and rectangular in shape, the body of this bag is made in one piece and topped with an oversized bow for extra charm. Chic and easy to make, this little bag is not only perfect for playtime, but perfectly functional too.
View ProjectFrom the October 2019 issue
Herringbone double crochet worked in joined rounds gives this chunky cowl a plush, bias texture that’s both beautiful and warm. The top edge is finished with an openwork round that creates textural contrast. Worked in super bulky yarn with a Q hook, this design can be finished in just a few hours while you sit by the fire.
View ProjectBy Kati Brown
This floppy hat has a vented crown to keep you cool at the beach. Crocheted with raffia yarn, this hat holds its shape but is still extremely portable. Add your favorite inspirational buzzword to personalize the hat to make it all your own.
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