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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 1

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 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…

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 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…

Crochet Boy Baby Blanket Free Pattern

November 8, 2021 Crochet Video Tutorials Free Crochet Patterns No Comments

Great news! I have a nephew on the way and I wanted to make a crochet boy baby blanket for him. I love this blanket so very much and it is such an easy pattern. This is definitely a beginner friendly crochet blanket. It works up super quickly as we…

Crochet Shell Stitch Bikini Top Tutorial

September 20, 2021 Crochet Bikini Crochet Stitches Crochet Tops Crochet Video Tutorials No Comments

I want to present to you to the Crochet Valencia Two Piece Bikini Set which is a crochet shell stitch bikini set. It is a part of my Crochet Valencia Series that includes a one piece bikini with the same stitch pattern. It’s a really quick and fun project to…

Crochet Simple Biker Shorts

December 4, 2020 Crochet Bottoms Crochet Video Tutorials 2 Comments

I have always loved crochet shorts and my absolute favorite type is biker shorts! So I of course had to eventually do a tutorial on these. Crochet shorts sometimes seem intimidating, but they really aren’t as difficult as they look. Of course it helps if you have a good pattern…

Crochet Rosette Thong Bikini Set | Part 2: Crochet Easy Rosette Bikini Top (A-DD Cup)

December 3, 2020 Crochet Bikini Crochet Tops Crochet Video Tutorials 1 Comment

Welcome to is part two of the Crochet Rosette Thong Bikini Set, the bikini top. This design for this crochet top was inspired by the Rosette Thong Bikini Bottom. I designed and crocheted the thong first and it turned out so well that I wanted to crochet a matching top.…

Crochet Rosette Thong Bikini Set | Part 1: Crochet Rosette Microkini Bottom

November 29, 2020 Crochet Bikini Crochet Bottoms 1 Comment

This was such a fun crochet bikini bottom to create. I really wanted to crochet a thong that was very delicate and feminine but also had some flair and element of surprise! Although I crocheted this in the late summer / early fall, this thong would be cute for Valentine’s…

Crochet Ruffly Bikini Set | Crochet Easy Ruffle Cheeky Bikini Bottom (Sizes XS-3X)

October 9, 2020 Crochet Bikini Crochet Bottoms Crochet Video Tutorials 2 Comments

What is more fun than a crochet bikini? Well, a crochet bikini with ruffles! I wanted a matching bikini bottom to go with my Ruffle Bandeau Bikini Top. I know, as the summer is ending… I’m still crocheting bikinis but hey it swimwear is my favorite to crochet. The crochet…

Crochet Basic Thong Bikini Bottom Tutorial

July 9, 2020 Crochet Bikini Crochet Video Tutorials No Comments

This was my second crochet thong bikini design that I made into a tutorial for the summer of 2020. It is a very basic design using double crochets, chain stitches and slip stitches. It is a very quick thong to crochet. The sizes featured in this tutorial are small, medium…