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Crochet Heart Thong Free Pattern

I designed this crochet heart thong free pattern for Valentine’s Day. This project features a crochet mesh stitch pattern and a crochet heart in the back. I really love the high waist fit. Also, this is a fairly easy crochet project that works up quickly due to the lace stitches.…

Crochet Shell Stitch Dress Part 2

This is a two-part tutorial series in which you can learn to make this crochet bralette and continue to convert it into a crochet shell stitch dress. Below you will see the free crochet pattern and tutorial to make the skirt part of this dress in this post. You can…

Crochet Shell Stitch Dress Part 1

January 24, 2023 Crochet Stitches Crochet Tops Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

This is a two-part tutorial series in which you can learn to make this crochet bralette or continue to convert it into a crochet shell stitch dress. Below you will see the free crochet pattern and tutorial to make the bralette. You can find the second part here, where we…

Crochet Sweater Pattern and Tutorial Free

November 22, 2022 Crochet Stitches No Comments

I wanted to be sure to design my very first crochet sweater this year. So far, I have only made one from TCDDIYs crochet sweater designs. I knew I wanted a modern sweater that I had never seen before so I made a quick list of the things I wanted…

Crochet Baby Doll Top & Crochet Skirt Free Pattern

June 4, 2022 Crochet Tops Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

Who doesn’t love a good peplum top? Because I wanted one for my birthday, I designed one! I am so in love with my new crochet baby doll top. It’s so awesome that while crocheting this design, I noticed that this would be a super cute crochet beach cover up…

Crochet Sarong and Shawl – Free Crochet Pattern

May 12, 2022 Crochet Stitches Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

I love crochet patterns that yield dual purpose items whenever possible. So, for Mother’s Day this year, I was designing a crochet shawl for my mom. It was my first time designing a shawl, so I was pretty excited. But then, once I got a little bit further with the…

Easy Crochet Mini Skirt Free Pattern and Tutorial

February 14, 2022 Crochet Stitches No Comments

Crochet Moss Stitch Mini Skirt The moss stitch is one of my most favorite stitches. I really think it is a very beautiful stitch that provides a gorgeous texture well also being beginner friendly. Another thing that I really love about the moss stitch is that It works up very…

Crochet Wine Gift Bag Free Pattern & Tutorial

February 12, 2022 Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

Crochet Wine Gift Bag Pattern Key: sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet dtc = double treble crochet puff stitch = yarn over, insert hook into space/stitch, pull up a loop to double crochet height, repeat 3 more times…

Crochet Oversized Cocoon Shrug & Poncho Free Pattern

February 12, 2022 Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

I am in love with this crochet oversized cocoon shrug and poncho pattern! This color design was inspired by a recent trip to the desert outside the city. This location had a beautiful desert landscape. The normal sandy brown colors were everywhere of course, but this location had heavy white…

Rachel Clayton Crochet Pattern Test Daisy Top By Spirit and Thread Crochet

How to be a Crochet Pattern Tester

January 2, 2022 People of the Crochet World 1 Comment

I have a confession… I never tested someone’s pattern before. But, I wondered what the process is like from the eyes of a crochet pattern tester. So, I interviewed two of my friends who are always busy testing just to get some more insight on the whole process of crochet…

Crochet Kitty Hat Pattern Free

December 18, 2021 Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

I have been trying to design a cute cartoon hat for a while and I initially wanted to make a unicorn hat. It was to be a gift for my niece. But once I realized I don’t have any amigurumi experience, that horn went out the window. So, I finally…

Crochet Bralette Free Pattern

November 29, 2021 Crochet Stitches Crochet Tops Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns 3 Comments

I would like to introduce you to the Velocity Bralette. This top is now one of my new favorite crochet bralette designs. I love the way these cups fit most of all. I originally designed this top below and although I really loved the fit of this top, I ended…