I love to make handmade gifts, but sometimes my list gets a little too ambitious and I have to cut back on who I make gifts for. Over the years I’ve designed and made some smaller projects that are great for gifting. The best part is that they are also free patterns on my blog! Check out the list below for some ideas, and follow the links to the free patterns.
Hi friends! I’m so excited that it’s my turn to share my Love and Joy holiday CAL blanket square! I’ve designed a square for this CAL for the past 3 years, hosted by the lovely Claire of Bear Rye Crochet. Each CAL consists of 30 8-inch squares that you can join to create a beautiful and unique winter themed blanket.
ably gearing up for Halloween. Maybe you’re rushing because there’s only a few days left. Well this year, I got you. This crochet costume vest can be made in a few days and can suffice for all kinds of different troll, orgre, and other forest creatures 😉
This crochet chunky blanket is extremely beginner friendly with a clean and classic design. This would be perfect for your first ever afghan! It works up quickly so you can get a quick win, or turn out multiple in different colors for holiday gifts.
I often get compliments on how “neat” my crochet work is. And now my secret to crocheting perfectly straight edges is here! My no-fail technique to achieve an edge so crisp you won’t even need a border.
Despite being beginner friendly, this blanket is seriously luxurious. If you can half double crochet, you can make an Anthropologie-level throw blanket.
This advanced beginner crochet pattern features a herringbone motif made using eyelets. It’s solid color makes a bold statement and lets the eyelet details shine, and it makes a perfect lapghan or baby blanket.
This crochet scarf is unisex, long, floppy, and you can wear it in multiple ways. It uses worsted weight yarn but is deceptively chunky. With a neutral body, you can personalize it countless ways by choosing your own stripe colors.
Check out this year’s holiday blanket square CAL! We’ve collaborated with many designers to bring you a free blanket square pattern each day for a month. At the end, you can join your squares together to make a personalized blanket!
This buffalo plaid crochet cowl has a modern yet timeless motif. Simple and classy, it’s great for advanced beginners. You can also make coordinating mitts!