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Dot Stitch Knit Dishcloth (Free Knitting Pattern)
To download your FREE PDF click here. Introduction As much as I wish my little corner of the internet was making me a full-time income, it’s not yet. I do work at home though, which I enjoy very much. Sometimes when I’m in meetings that I don’t need to present or speak a lot in, I’ll have a knit or crochet project to work on while I’m listening. I was sitting at my desk one day and wanted to make something small to break up the larger projects I’m working on (I love making blankets!). I had this large cake of Bernat Handicrafter on my desk already and thought “I’m…
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15 Free Plarn (Plastic Yarn) Crochet Patterns
With Earth Day coming up I thought it would be fun to celebrate with a roundup of some awesome free crochet patterns using plarn or plastic bag yarn. If you’re not already familiar with the term plarn (plastic yarn), it is just yarn made from plastic. It’s most commonly made from plastic grocery bags and is a great way to turn used plastic into recycled material to make reusable things with. Watch the video below to learn how to make plarn and how to crochet with it. Then keep scrolling for some fun and unique crochet patterns to make with your own plarn! When Covid was in full swing and…
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How to Make Plarn and Crochet with It (Full Tutorial)
Introduction With Earth Day coming up, I want to share my favorite way of recycling plastic grocery bags – giving them new life by turning them into plarn (plastic yarn)! When COVID was in full swing, I was getting regular deliveries from my local grocery store. The plastic bags piled up fast! Once I got the point of having so many of them I didn’t know where to store them anymore, I knew it was time to start reusing and making stuff with them! I know plastic bags have been banned in a lot of states in the US now, but here in Tennessee they’re still very prevalent. This tutorial…
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Free Knit Bag Pattern Roundup
Do you love making bags? I do!! I’ve made so many bags over the years that I’ve lost count. All the bags I’d made previously had been crochet so after I taught myself to knit several years ago now, it was a no-brainer to make a bag. I designed my Blair Bag and I’m in love with how it turned out. Here you’ll find a collection of truly free knit bag patterns. I’ve rounded up my favorite knit bags from across the internet in an easy to view format with each photo taking you directly to the free pattern. If you like this roundup, be sure to check out all…
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Blair Bag (Best Everyday Knitting Bag Pattern Free)
If you love knitting bags, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’ve got an awesome new knitting bag pattern free to share with you today! The Blair Bag is the bag of your dreams and will make a great addition to your collection of handmade bags. Knitting (or crocheting) bags is a great and stylish alternative to using plastic grocery bags. I love taking this market tote bag to the grocery store or farmer’s market. Looking for crochet bag patterns? Check out Free Crochet Bag Pattern Roundup for free crochet bag patterns! To download your FREE PDF click here. Inspiration The inspiration for the Blair Bag came from my Not Your Granny’s Beach…
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Peekaboo Sunhat (Free and Easy Crochet Pattern)
Introduction This beautiful sun hat was designed to be the perfect sunhat for those hot summer months. The mesh crown is super breathable, and the wide brim effectively keeps the sun out of your eyes. This free crochet sunhat pattern is written in 2 different sizes using basic crochet stitches to fit a wide age range. The Peekaboo Sunhat is sure to become your new favorite beach hat this spring/summer! Inspiration While dreaming up this design, I was thinking not only of fashion but functionality. I wanted to create a super cute floppy sun hat, but I didn’t want it to be too heavy with the tight stitching and potentially heavy cotton…
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Rayons de Soleil (Free Crochet Blanket Pattern)
Introduction Rayons De Soleil was designed with ease in mind with simple stitches but I wanted something surprisingly stunning for how easy it is. The slightly altered Suzette Stitch paired with the window rows yields some truly amazing visual and physical texture! About The Yarn How often do you buy yarn with a specific project in mind and actually stick with that plan? (I’m actually asking, btw! Leave a comment and let me know if I’m alone or not 😉 ) For me personally, almost never. Most of the time I’m thinking of doing one thing with it when I purchase it and end up doing something completely different with…
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Blanket Stitch Throw (Free Crochet Blanket Pattern)
Introduction Have you ever had yarn work more perfectly for a crochet project than you anticipated? That was the case with this Blanket Stitch Throw. Caron Latte Cakes is a fuzzy type of yarn and can be hard to work with if you’re not used to doing so. If you can get the hang of it, though, it makes the most amazingly soft and dense fabric. I wanted to create a simple pattern to go with this luxurious yarn and when I tried the blanket stitch, I knew that was it for this design. What I love most about it is that it’s completely reversible, no right or wrong side! I…
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Sweet N Sour Beanie (Free Crochet Pattern)
The Sweet N Sour Beanie is a double brim crocheted beanie with lots of texture. Written in 5 sizes from baby to adult.
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Margot Market Bag (Free Easy Crochet Bag Pattern)
The Margot Market Bag is very stretchy and roomy. Whip one up in just a few hours and take her on all your shopping trips!
