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Crochet this pretty pineapple butterfly. Use it as a tuck-in for cards or shut-ins. You can sew it on a project.

Crochet hooks can make a knitter's life easier. Here's how

There are hundreds of crochet slipper patterns and I've probably tried half of them. I prefer to crochet items that are rectangular and don't require much counting. Since I couldn't find what I liked, I decided to make my own.

Here you will find websites that offer free crocheting patterns, the crochet patterns are of varying difficulty but all the free crochet patterns are easy to read and the best part is all the crochet are absolutely free!

Here you will find websites that offer beautiful free crochet baby blanket patterns and if you are skilled in crocheting, a handmade crochet baby blanket may be the perfect gift to give.

It's no secret that homemade dishcloths make great gifts. Since they are inexpensive to make and work up quickly, they are great items to crochet or knit in bulk to sell at church bazaars and craft fairs. I hope you enjoy my free dishcloth pattern.

The following links will direct you to free crochet afghan patterns, the afghan crochet patterns are of varying difficulty but all the free crochet afghan patterns are easy to read.

If you think crochet is something you'd like to learn how to do, here are the answers to some commonly asked questions.

Out of ribbon? Want to use up some yarn scraps? Or do you just want the gift from you to stand out. Well, I've got your gift covered! Try making a crochet gift wrapping bow.

Many people are intimidated by freeform. In our "stay inside the lines" society, it is hard to give yourself permission to experiment. Well, here are some simple steps to get started down the wonderfully creative road of freeform crochet and knitting.

Discover how an oversized crochet needle and scrap yarn can be used to create a unique bedspread in one day.

Ever thought of knitting the entire digestive tract? Someone has. I will tell you about this, and other, free (but odd) knitting and crochet patterns.

Part homage to an amazing amigurumi bunny pattern, and part gift-giving need, this crochet pattern uses only beginner stitches and completes very quickly.

A verbal guide on teaching the lefty to crochet, and teaching the righty how to teach the lefty! Also information, and encouragement, because you are going to make mistakes!

Converting projects between metric, US, UK, and Canadian guidelines vary. Here is how to find the best crochet hook for your project.

Anyone with an ounce of creativity can have their crochet patterns published. Want to make a bigger mark than just "anyone"? Good! Everything you need to know to professionally create your crochet pattern and get it published is in this guide.

A few years ago there were simply not a lot of websites that offered free arts and craft instructions and the ones that did wanted you to pay for them. While there are still crochet pay sites there are also a lot of sites that give away free patterns.

Do you love crochet? Here are some great websites, with free crochet patterns for you!

This crochet pattern will create a two-color cap that dips very slightly into a point at the back, above which a flower is be attached. Sizing instructions for preemie through child's 4-6 are included.

A super-easy baby bootie crochet pattern because I couldn't understand the others out there. One ball of Bernat Frenzy and an F crochet hook are all you need to whip up the super-soft, fuzzy beauties.