• 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Blanket Stitch Throw | Free Crochet Patterns | Yarnique

    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…