Free Crochet Patterns with Underground Crafter

I read one of my most popular free crochet patterns, A Little Bit of Bling Shawl. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/31. Get the free crochet pattern for the A Little Bit of Bling Shawl here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About this pattern    This quick and easy triangular shawl makes a great transitional weather accessory.  The metallic yarn brightens up any outfit! Adjust the length of the fringe to fit your personal style. Finished Size Adjustable. Photographed sample is 50” (127 cm) wingspan length, 13.5” (34 cm) spine length, excluding fringe. Materials Galler Yarns Kismet (87% polyester/13% nylon, 8 oz/227 g/1,400 yds/1,280 m) – 1 cone in 901 Silver, or approximately 300 yds (274 m) in any metallic, light weight yarn. Galler Yarns Flore II (75% Kid Mohair/15% Wool/10% Nylon, 1.75 oz/50 g/100 yds/91 m/) – 3 skeins in 1005 Ocean, or approximately 300 yds (274 m) in any light weight mohair blend yarn. L-11/8 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge 10 fdc = 4” (10 cm) across.  Exact gauge is not critical for this project. About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here.   Get the free crochet pattern for the A Little Bit of Bling Shawl here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Puppy Love Heart Slouchy, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Bethany Dearden from Whistle & Ivy. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/30. Get the free crochet pattern for the Puppy Love Heart Slouchy here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Bethany Dearden is the blogger behind Whistle & Ivy. She's a crocheter, a writer, a wife, a mama, and a Mormon.  Her husband flies an emergency helicopter, and they have an energetic three-year-old and a sweet baby girl.  Bethany started Whistle & Ivy in 2012 while struggling with her first baby and life as a stay-at-home-mom. What she thought was just the “baby-blues” turned into a more difficult situation.  She was able to get help with the support of her husband and family, and the blog created a place for her to write and share, exist outside of diapers and laundry, and connect with people who share her passions.  At Whistle and Ivy, Bethany shares crochet patterns, recipes, home decor, sewing, jewelry,  and other domestic pursuits. She hope you find something there that inspires you! You can also find Bethany on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube About this pattern Finished Size For teens and women (with link to free toddler size pattern) Materials 5 colors of medium weight yarn (Red hat: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather, Red, Rouge, Cotton Candy, Blush) (Blue Hat: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather, Marina, Cornflower, Mint, White) US H-8/5 mm crochet hook Yarn needle About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Puppy Love Heart Slouchy here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read Salmon Lace, a free crochet pattern from guest contributor, Silvia Insaurralde from Curupisa. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/29. Get the free crochet pattern for Salmon Lace here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Read my interview with Silvia, featuring a free crochet pattern roundup, here About the guest designer Silvia lives in Posadas, a small town in Argentina. She first grabbed a hook when she was ten, and has never stopped since then. Through the years, she made tons of projects. At first she’d follow other people’s patterns, but then she felt the courage to create her own way of getting things done. Silvia started her blog almost a decade ago. Curupisa, her alter ego, likes to share the instructions for the things she makes for her family and herself. Silvia also likes to knit, sew, draw, write, read, tell stories, and all of that can be seen on the blog, as well. Silvia blogs in Spanish and English, and most of her patterns are available in both languages, too. You can also find Silvia on Facebook | G+ | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern This is a lace stitch pattern. You can use any size hook with an appropriate yarn. About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here.   Get the free crochet pattern for Salmon Lace here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Read my interview with Silvia, featuring a free crochet pattern roundup, here   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Front Post Frenzy Crochet Potholder, a free crochet pattern from guest contributor, Dedri Uys from Look At What I Made. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/28. Get the free crochet pattern for the Front Post Frenzy Crochet Potholder here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Dedri Uys knows that people visit her blog, Lookatwhatimade, because they are as passionate about crochet as she is (or as passionate about baking as she used to be).  Whether your joy is yarn or cakes, she would love for her readers to walk away from this site having accomplished something;  or to feel like a little child, running up to their mom or dad, squealing “Look at what I made!” Dedri doesn't think there is anything better for the soul than a sense of accomplishment, no matter how small the “victory”, that’s why almost everything on her site is presented as a step-by-step guide (with a few of her own “Look at what I made!” moments thrown in for good measure). LookatwhatImade started out as an ‘anything-I-can-make-or-bake-or-fake’ blog 5 years ago and has turned into a full-on crochet fest.  Things have changed drastically!  The most notable change is probably the fact that Dedri has a side-kick to help her run this site; her name is Jenny and you can read all about her here. Nowadays, the website focusses mainly on crochet tutorials and designs – which are, in the main, free for your enjoyment.  Dedri is passionate about (and obsessed with) crochet and believes it is not only a craft, but a life-saving panacea.  It is her therapy and has kept her medication-free for 5 years, and she firmly believes that it can help others too. Dedri is also the proud mother of three gorgeous, whacky boys and a handsome and funny husband who has recently learned to crochet. Dedri also works as a radiotherapist 4 days a week at Charing Cross hospital. She gets to stay home with the boys on Wednesdays Dedri is also the author of Amamani Puzzle Balls, a book of crochet patterns for amigurumi Amish puzzle balls, and the editor and one of the featured designers in Big Hook Rag Crochet. You can also find Dedri on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern Finished Size 7.5” (19 cm) in diameter. Materials Worsted weight or double knit (light worsted) yarn - approx. 65 m/71 yards US G-6/4 mm/UK 8 crochet hook Yarn needle Gauge 8 rows and 20 sts per 4” (10 cm) square. About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here.   Get the free crochet pattern for the Front Post Frenzy Crochet Potholder here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read Mine Once More, a premium crochet shawl pattern from guest contributor, Michele DuNaier from MAD Cap Fancies. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/27. Get the free crochet pattern for the Mine Once More here Use coupon code NatCroMo to get this premium pattern for free through April 2, 2016 Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer I shared Michele's bio in yesterday's podcast, which was part one of this two-day series featuring Michele. You can also learn more about her by reading this interview I shared with her. You can find Michele on Craftsy | Facebook | Ravelry About this pattern Finished Size 14” deep, 54” wide across top edge. Materials 720 yards of Wolle’s Color Changing Cotton or other fingering weight yarn. US H-8/5 mm crochet hook US G-6/4 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Stitch markers Gauge 4 Big Shells = 4" (10 cm) using larger hook. About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Mine Once More here Use coupon code NatCroMo to get this premium pattern for free through April 2, 2016 Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the First Love, a crochet shawl pattern from guest contributor, Michele DuNaier from MAD Cap Fancies. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/26. Get the premium crochet pattern for First Love here Use coupon code NatCroMo to get this pattern for free through April 2, 2016 Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Michele is a crochet and knitting designer who worked as an Electronic Technician, Computer Programmer, and Software Project Leader in her former life. Now she lives with her family on the edge of a 100-acre-wood, and does a LOT of knitting and crocheting. She published her first design on Ravelry on March 27, 2012. To celebrate her anniversary weekend, she is offering a coupon code for her pattern through April 2, 2016. You can find Michele on Craftsy | Facebook | Ravelry About this pattern Finished Size Approx 36” wide, 15” deep Materials 300 yds light Worsted or DK weight yarn. (Silver-grey model: Malabrigo Silky Merino color 429 Cape Cod Gray [2 skeins], Green model: Naturally Caron Spa color Green Sheen [1 1?2 skeins], Blue model: Knit Picks Swish Tonal color Blue Violet with J hook [2 skeins]) US J-10/6 mm crochet hook US I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Gauge 16 sts and 8 rows = 4” using dc stitch About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the premium crochet pattern for First Love here Use coupon code NatCroMo to get this pattern for free through April 2, 2016 Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Vintage Style Lamb Hat, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Jessica Reeves Potasz from Mama in a Stitch. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/25. Get the free crochet pattern for the Vintage Style Lamb Hat here About the guest designer Jessica has always loved art, various crafts, and sewing, and now she's become obsessed with yarn. Although she considers herself a newbie, she still wants to create beautiful things.  Jessica is both a crochet and a knitting designer, and she loves to design pretty, stylish, and easy projects. Jessica loves her family, traveling, learning languages, eating, seeing different cultures, teaching, being in nature, seeing mountains, and enjoying her friends. In addition to being a mama and wife, she's also a certified Special Education teacher. You can also find Jessica on Mama in a Stitch as well as on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern Finished Size Fits about 2-4 years old. Materials 3-4 skeins Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton US J-10/6 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Vintage Style Lamb Hat here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Basic Amigurumi, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Stacy Vaka from Crochet Kitten. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/24. Get the free crochet pattern for the Basic Amigurumi in Stacy's Beginner's Guide to Amigurumi here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Stacy Vaka is the designer and blogger behind Crochet Kitten. When she started the blog in 2007, it was voiced by her mascot, Selena K, a feral-turned-domestic house cat. Posts are now written in Stacy's perspective, and since she was referred to as "The Animator's Wife" in the early posts, you may also know her by that name online.Stacy learned to crochet from her aunt when she was 12 years old. After a brief career as a veterinary technician, she became a stay-at-home mother when her daughter was born. Crochet Kitten has grown to allow her to contribute to the household (and still be able to afford her crochet and belly dance habits).Crochet Kitten is dedicated to spreading the love of crochet and teaching it to the world. Stacy's patterns reflect the interests of the household, primarily belly dance, fashion, geekery, and pets. Since she knows how expensive being a parent can be, all of her patterns for children and babies will always and forever be offered for free. Stacy is also a volunteer blogger for the Crochet Guild of America. You can also find Stacy on Etsy | Facebook | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern Finished Size 4" tall Materials 4/worsted weight cotton yarn US F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Stitch markers Eyes: 12 mm safety eyes, buttons, craft eyes, or anything desired Stuffing: polyester fiberfill, yarn scraps, catnip, or anything desired About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Basic Amigurumi in Stacy's Beginner's Guide to Amigurumi here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Himalaya Tank Top, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Gwen Blakley Kinsler. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/23. Buy the premium crochet pattern for the Himalaya Tank Top here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Read an interview with Gwen on my blog here Read my review of Gwen's book, the Fine Art of Crochet, here About the guest designer Gwen Blakley Kinsler is the founder and past president of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA). Gwen currently chairs the CGOA Jean Leinhauser Crochet Hall of Fame committee. She is a writer, designer, and teacher who is committed to sharing her passion for crochet with everyone. Her latest book is The Fine Art of Crochet – Innovative Works by 20 Contemporary Artists. Gwen believes that crochet art both amazes and astounds even the most seasoned crocheters and serves to change stereotypical perceptions about the craft. When not writing, Gwen keeps busy covering her world in crochet one stitch at a time! You can find Gwen on her website or blog, or follow her on Facebook | G+ | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube About this pattern Finished Sizes Listen for directions for small (32" bust). Premium pattern also includes instructions for medium (40" bust) and large (48" bust). Materials Himalaya Yarn Company "Tibet" 100% Silk yarn, 3 skeins for small (4 skeins for medium, 5 skeins for large) US K-10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Gauge Pattern repeat (shell, ch 2, 1 dc) = 4" (10 cm); 4 rows = 4" (10 cm) About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Buy the premium crochet pattern for the Himalaya Tank Top here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Read an interview with Gwen on my blog here Read my review of Gwen's book, the Fine Art of Crochet, here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Occasional Stripes Beanie, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Joanna Curley from Goddess Crochet. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/22. Get the free crochet pattern for the Occasional Stripes Beanie here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Joanna started Goddess Crochet unofficially in the summer of 2012, when she was pregnant with her daughter. Although she had tried (unsuccessfully) several times in her life to crochet, she was inspired to make cute little baby booties while she was pregnant and not working. (She also needed something to take her mind off the anxieties the last couple months of pregnancy brought.) Joanna was able to finish those booties after watching many YouTube videos, and from then on she was hooked! Soon after, she began creating simple designs to share on her blog sporadically. In May, 2015, she decided to turn her passion into a small business to help her family and provide a better life for her daughter. Joanna shares free patterns on the Goddess Crochet website, and also sells premium PDF patterns on Etsy and Ravelry. You can also find Joanna on Etsy | Facebook | G+ | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Tumblr | Twitter | YouTube About this pattern Finished Sizes Small/Med and Large/XL. Materials 150 yards worsted weight yarn US G/4.25 mm crochet hook About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Occasional Stripes Beanie here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Small Dog Scarf, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Angela Doherty from HookedbyAngel. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/21. Get the free crochet pattern for the Small Dog Scarf here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Angela's family always called her Angel while growing up, so she used that as her business name. Angela is the owner, designer and maker of HookedbyAngel. She started her business after seeing the special reaction from family and friends when they received one of her handmade creations as a gift. She wanted to offer something special for others to gift as well. Angela has raised three amazing boys and now has the time to put her creativity into action. She learned to crochet from watching YouTube videos, and those released a hidden talent. Angela loves designing one of a kind items as well as traditional crochet. Angela is currently designing a series of cozies that resemble different dog breeds. She uses photos of dogs and recreates their likenesses in yarn.  She sells both custom and stock cozies along with crochet patterns and DIY crochet kits. Her Black Lab Mug cozy won Best Cozy/Cover Design for the 2015 Crochet Awards. You can also find Angela on Craftsy | Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern Finished Size 2” wide x 8" long Materials 2 colors worsted weight yarn 5 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors 2" fork (to make pom pom) Gauge 4 stitches per inch About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Small Dog Scarf here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Men's Ribbed Neck-warmer, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Victor Lopez from V. Noël Lopez Designs. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/20. Get the free crochet pattern for the Men's Ribbed Neck-warmer here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Read my interview with Victor here About the guest designer Victor is a self-taught crocheter and knitter and a prolific charity crafter. He is a native Texan and has lived in South Texas for all of his life. Victor publishes his free crochet and knitting patterns on Ravelry, volunteers at a local hospital, and crochets hats for a children's shelter. You can read more about his charity crafting projects on his blog, Project La Paz. You can also find Victor on Facebook | Instagram | Ravelry About this pattern   Finished Size 9 in. X 22 in. Materials Yarn #4 medium (2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver used for sample) 9 mm crochet hook Scissors Tapestry needle (optional) Gauge 10 SC X 8 rows = 4 inches About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Men's Ribbed Neck-warmer here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Read my interview with Victor here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read The Kelly Cowl, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Amy Ramnarine from The Stitchin' Mommy. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/19. Get the free crochet pattern for The Kelly Cowl here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Amy Ramnarine is a freelance crochet designer and the blogger behind The Stitchin’ Mommy. Amy has been crocheting since 2009 and knitting on and off since 2010. She started her blog in 2012 to help promote her Etsy shop and her finished items. Soon after starting the blog, Amy started designing her own crochet patterns and stopped selling finished items to solely devote her time to designing. Amy is a former preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. She left her teaching career to raise her daughter. Soon after, she rediscovered her love for crocheting and found a love for blogging. Amy previously attended St. John’s University where she graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Business. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Early Childhood/Special Education. Prior to teaching, Amy held a career in Finance. She also has experience working for several law offices and in several customer service positions. She currently resides in New York with her family. You can also find Amy on Craftsy | Etsy | Facebook | G+ | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern   Finished Size 18? wide and 39? long before seamed Materials Approximately 538yds (2 skeins) of Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable Yarn in Dragonfly US H/5 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Gauge 3.9 stitches & 2 rows = 1? About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for The Kelly Cowl here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Pear Blossom Edging, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Sue Perez (also known as Mrs. Micawber) from Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/17. Get the free crochet pattern for the Pear Blossom Edging here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Sue Perez is a native Californian happily transplanted to small-town Wisconsin. She was learned to crochet as a child from her sister. Though she drifted away from crochet in her 20s, she picked up the hook again in her 30s. In 2011, she started her blog, Mr. Micawber’s Recipe for Happiness, and soon found herself publishing free crochet patterns, many of which feature step-by-step photos, charts, and/or video tutorials. In 2012, she sold her first design to Interweave Crochet and was "flabbergasted" when it appeared on the magazine’s cover. Sue's patterns have appeared in Interweave Crochet and Love of Crochet, and she continues to offer free patterns on her blog. Sue's favorite patterns often feature techniques that aren't always part of the standard crochet canon – Knotless Chains, Knotless Standing Stitches, Invisible Joins, and Limpets, for example – and she loves to invent (or unvent) custom techniques and stitches. Her crochet heroes are Vashti Braha, Doris Chan, and Deborah Atkinson of Snowcatcher (the guest designer in episode 11). Sue also enjoys cycling, photographing trees and wildflowers, and chronicling the changing seasons on her blog. One day she hopes to complete a century ride (a 100-mile bike ride), and write a crochet-related book. You can also find Sue on Ravelry  About this pattern Materials Small amounts of desired yarn (for fine or sportweight yarn, allow about 4 yards per motif segment, and slightly more for heavier yarns) Appropriate size hook Marker or yarn scrap Gauge Gauge is not important for this pattern.   About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Pear Blossom Edging here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the For Kyle Baby Blanket, one of my most popular free crochet patterns. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/16. Get the free crochet pattern for the For Kyle Baby Blanket here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Learn more about the Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation here About this pattern Finished Size Baby Blanket: 31” (79 cm) width x 37” (94 cm) length. Materials Lion Brand Pound of Love (16 oz/454 g/1020 yds/932 m/100% acrylic) – 1 skein each in 110 Denim (CA) and 148 Turquoise (CB), or approximately 700 yds (640 m) in CA and 790 yds (722.4 m) in any medium weight yarn. US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge 17 sts x 11 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the For Kyle Baby Blanket here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here Learn more about the Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Flame Square, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Jessie Rayot from Jessie At Home. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/15. Get the free crochet pattern for the Flame Square here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here See more squares from the Moogly 2016 Afghan Crochet-Along here About the guest designer Jessie is a crochet and knit designer and a stay-at-home-mom/artist. She's been crocheting since her great grandmother first handed her a hook at the age of 8. She earned adegree in costume design from The Theatre School at DePaul University and worked professionally as a costume designer/creator/pattern maker. She earned another degree in studio art/painting/sculpture while managing the costume department at Adelphi University in Long Island, NY. At some point, she was set up on a blind date with a Jersey boy and later found herself married and living in New Jersey. In 2007, Jessie became a stay at home mom to her twin girls. She started Jessie At Home as a way to share photos and stories of the girls with her family and eventually started adding crafty posts and patterns until it evolved into the fun crochet, knit, and family blog that it is today. Jessie is very active in the Crochet Guild of America. Like me, she is a volunteer blogger for CGOA Now! Jessie has won several awards in the CGOA Design Competition. In 2013, she started designing for others publishers, including RedHeart.com, I Like Crochet, MainlyCrochet, and Crochet! Magazine. Jessie and I co-host a monthly link party for all you knitters out there. Share your projects with us at the Knitting Love Link Party here. You can also find Jessie on Craftsy | Etsy | Facebook | G+ | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube About this pattern Finished Size 12” square. Materials Lion Brand Vanna's Choice. Beige #123 A Mustard #158 B Terracotta #134 C Scarlet #113 D US I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook. Yarn needle Gauge 13 sts and 6.5 rows makes a 4" square in double crochet.   About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Flame Square here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here See more squares from the Moogly 2016 Afghan Crochet-Along here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Gentle Solace Prayer Shawl, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Rhondda Mol from Oombawka Design Crochet. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/12. Get the free crochet pattern for the Gentle Solace Prayer Shawl here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Rhondda Mol is a freelance crochet designer and blogger at Oombawka Design. She has been crocheting for more than 14 years and designing professionally for the last 3 years. Educated at Brock University, she holds a BA in Psychology and English. Her past work experience includes Customer Service Management and Insurance Claims Processing. Rhondda currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband and 2 children. You can also find Rhondda on Etsy | Facebook | G+ | LinkedIn | Pinterest | Ravelry | Scoop.It | StumbleUpon | Twitter About this pattern Finished Size 24? by 52? long (plus the edging) The edging adds 10 more inches for a total length of 62? Materials Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick Stripes (Antique Stripes Color #213), approximately 536 yards (490 m) 15.75 mm (Q) crochet hook Gauge Approximately 1.15 sts per inch About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Gentle Solace Prayer Shawl here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Small Flower Gift Bag, a crochet pattern by guest designer, Joanita Theron from Creative Crochet Workshop. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/14. Get the free crochet pattern for the Small Flower Gift Bag here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here About the guest designer Joanita loves to crochet and says that designing and making patterns for both young and old is her life’s passion. Her daughter is her greatest inspiration. Joanita loves to try and learn new techniques, and although patience is not her strongest virtue, she finds that committing to a project and having the pleasure of a finished item is one of her life’s greatest and most satisfying pleasures.  She believe that anyone can learn a new craft, so Joanita tries to design projects so that even a novice can make them. She shares this quote with us: “Crochet is an art and crocheters it’s artists. Each crafted item is unique and own to its crafter.”  You can also find Joanita on Craftsy | Etsy | Facebook | G+ | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern   Finished Size 12 cm (4.75") in length and 10 cm (4") in width Materials 25 gr (.9 oz) double knitting/light worsted yarn, in color of choice and small amount of contrasting color for flower and drawstring Size 3.50mm crochet hook Yarn needle Gauge 22sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm (4" x 4"). Tension/Gauge is not necessary for this project to be perfect. About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Small Flower Gift Bag here Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!

I read the Grey Skies Scarf, a crochet pattern from guest contributor, Mistie Bush of American Crochet. Notes and links for this episode are available at http://freecrochetpodcast.com/13. Get the free crochet pattern for the Grey Skies Scarf here. Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here. This pattern was featured in the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long 2015. Learn more about the 2016 version here. About the guest designer Mistie Bush is the wife of a terrific man who loves her just the way she is and makes her happy. She is also the mother of a 20 year old son, twin 16 year old boys, an 11 year old son, and a 14 year old daughter. She considers herself blessed and extremely fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom.   Mistie started crocheting in 2004 while pregnant with her youngest and later started writing a few patterns. She soon realized that crocheting and designing were her passion! American Crochet as you see it today is the work of one designer/writer/blogger (Mistie Bush), and her husband, Kevin, helps out with most of the tech stuff. American Crochet is an important part of supporting Mistie's family financially, she enjoys interacting with all the awesome crafters she meets. You can also find Mistie on Etsy | Facebook | G+ | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter About this pattern   Finished Size 60×6 inches laying flat Materials Lion Brand Da Vinci (165 yds) any bulky #6 yarn will work – you may also use a worsted weight yarn. The project will not be as bulky though. US N/10 mm crochet hook Gauge Not important About the (Inter)National Crochet Month series I'm sharing an audio crochet pattern daily in March, 2016 to celebrate (Inter)National Crochet Month! Find the complete schedule including a list of the 27 guest designers here. Get the free crochet pattern for the Grey Skies Scarf here. Add it to your Ravelry favorites or queue here. This pattern was featured in the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long 2015. Learn more about the 2016 version here. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn; share this episode with a friend; or sign up for the mailing list. Happy crocheting!