Crochet

Please note: None of these pictures are shown in proportion to each other; if you want to crochet any of these flowers, you'll find more info about the finished sizes posted in the free crochet patterns for each flower. The free patterns are linked below:

• Upper Left Photo: Pink and red Valentine Flower -- Follow the free crochet pattern for the easy crocheted flower using Bernat Softee Baby yarn in the "Prettiest Pink" color. Set it aside; attach a scrapbooking brad to a couple of scrapbooking flowers, then stitch the whole thing to the crocheted flower. My brad is by Queen & Co, and my scrapbooking flowers are by Petaloo.



• Upper Middle Photo: Crochet the same flower using Cascade 220 wool yarn in the natural color; top the crocheted flower off with the same scrapbooking flowers described above.



• Upper Right Photo: Crochet the small popcorn flower in "Prettiest Pink" Bernat Softee baby yarn.



• Lower Left Photo: Crochet the frost flower and attach a pretty button in the center.



• Lower Middle Photo: Crochet the abstract flower motif. Tie some pretty ribbon in a bow; stitch it onto the flower. Pin an interesting pinback button onto the front of the flower.



• Lower Right Photo: Crochet the Little flat flower applique in "Pale Blue" Bernat Softee baby yarn

See Also:

• Picture gallery of crocheted flowers
• Easy, free crochet flower patterns
• Crochet flowers
• Ideas for embellishing crocheted flowers

Photos © Michael Solovay and Amy Solovay

Beaded Rosette - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Erica Jackofsky crocheted this pretty beaded rosette to wear to a friend's wedding; she attached it to a barrette and wore it as a hair accessory. The rosette is a versatile design, and can be used in many other creative ways. Make several rosettes for attaching to scarves, bags, hats or any other projects of your choice.

More Free Bead Crochet Patterns:

• Lace stole with beaded edge
• Beaded crochet heart shape
• Beaded crochet snowflake
• Beaded crochet cell phone holder
• More free patterns for crocheting with beads

More About Crocheting Flowers:

• Free crochet pattern for a flower applique
• Frost flower pattern
• More free flower patterns

Fashion Accessory Patterns:

• Sunset pebbles wrist warmers
• Slouch hat pattern
• Beaded crochet necklace tutorial and pattern
• More free crochet patterns for accessories

Snowman Baby Hat Pattern - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

I do not know what compels people to risk chilled fingers and even frostbite to build snowmen. I enjoyed it as a child, but nowadays I'd rather stay warm and dry inside, preferably with a snuggly crochet project in hand. You with me on that?

The good news: you can make snowmen -- crocheted ones, knitted ones, edible ones, etc. -- without getting one bit cold. We invite you to check out our list of free snowman-themed patterns, which includes crochet patterns and other free craft patterns and ideas.

Pictured here: Erica Jackofsky's cute snowman baby hat. The snowman appliques double as earflaps that will keep baby toasty and warm. The pattern is sized for preemies, babies and toddlers.

• Get the free hat pattern
• Check out our list of snowman patterns
• Discover more crochet hat patterns. (These are all free patterns!)
• Take a look at even more free crochet patterns.

• See the free crochet pattern for the heart potholders
• Get the free striped heart chart
• Find more free potholder patterns
• Check out more free crochet heart patterns, and Valentine crochet patterns
• Visit our index of free charts and patterns for crochet

Photo © Amy Solovay

Lace Stole - Photo © Rick Jackofsky

Erica Jackofsky's lace stole is such a versatile garment. It's the perfect accessory to wear with a cocktail dress for an evening out, but it'll also add a touch of glamour to an everyday outfit.

• Get the free stole pattern to crochet
• See more free patterns for shawls and wraps
• Check out our directory of free crochet patterns

Valentine Scarf to Crochet - Photo © Amy Solovay

This lovely scalloped scarf is crocheted in Valentine-friendly colors -- red, pink and white. It's perfect for wearing out on Valentine's Day, whether you're going to work or going out to dinner afterward.

• Check out more free Valentine patterns.



• Take a look at our list of free crochet scarf patterns.



• See more free crochet patterns for holiday scarves.



• Find easy ideas for how to tie a scarf.

Photo Post

• Find the free crochet pattern for the blanket edging
• See a photo of the entire baby blanket
• Find the free crochet pattern for the baby blanket
• Check out more free edging patterns and free patterns for baby blanket edgings
• Discover bunches of free baby blanket patterns
• Visit our index of free charts and patterns for crochet

Photo © Amy Solovay

Crocheted Baby Booties With Snowman Designs- Photo and Free Crochet Pattern © Erica Jackofsky

Aren't these baby booties adorable? The booties each feature a cute snowman motif. They'd be a welcome baby shower gift or a wonderful addition to a baby's winter wardrobe.

These booties coordinate with a snowman baby hat. You can crochet either pattern separately if you like, but together they make a fantastic matching set. Both patterns were designed by Erica Jackofsky.

Snowman Patterns:

If you're a "frosty" fan, check out our list of free snowman patterns. We also have a separate list of snowflake patterns too.

Baby Booties:

Want to see more free patterns for baby booties? Check these out:

• Tootsie wraps baby booties pattern
• Golden slippers baby booties

Free Crochet Patterns for Baby

Our main directory of baby patterns includes a variety of fun designs for little ones. Whether you'd like to make smaller projects like baby bibs or go for a larger project like a baby afghan, you'll find many fantastic choices.

You Can Learn to Do the Double Crochet Stitch, and Many Other Crochet Stitches, With Our Free Videos. Video Screenshot © About.com

If you want to learn how to crochet, you don't have to pay for crochet lessons; everything you need to know is posted --- for free --- right here on our website. Find more information at any of the following links:

• If you're a total beginner, I recommend that you start by learning how to do a slip knot. Check out our slip knot video here.

• See more free crochet videos

If your computer won't play videos for some reason, or if you don't have enough bandwidth to view them, you can still learn how to crochet for free. Here are some additional non-video resources for you to look at:

• Basic crochet stitches
• Free crochet tutorials
• Free crochet patterns for total beginners

Crocheting Blankets -- Photos © Michael and Amy Solovay

For the patient and persistent crocheter, blankets can be the ultimate cozy crochet projects. They tend to require more of a commitment than smaller crochet projects do, both in time and materials -- but there's nothing quite like the feeling of accomplishment you get when you are finished crocheting one.

Want to learn more about crocheting blankets? If so, you are invited to check out the following resources:

• How to Crochet a Blanket
• Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
• Free Crochet Afghan and Blanket Patterns
• 9 Different Ways to Join Afghan Squares Together to Make Blankets