Crochet & Handmade DIY Crafts
This crochet tutorial will teach you how to crochet the Lemon Peel Stitch using Photos and a Video. This stitch can be crocheted in rounds and flat. Before I went recently to Creativation, a craft business trade show, I had the desire to crochet several wearables in the same stitch. I knew I wanted it…
Welcome to the Crochet Game Show. In this January event, you will have a chance to be one of the 10 winners to receive one of my crochet patterns as a downloadable pdf. But first, let me introduce myself to you. My name is Nicole Riley and I am your host and founder of the…
This free crochet pattern is called the Chain Linked Hat. The pattern uses chains that are linked to create a pattern and has a ribbed brim as well as a pom-pom on top. About a month ago, I started a design that I got really excited about. It was the perfect hat design for Christmas….
In this weeks’ In Stitches Link up Party you will find so many amazing free crochet patterns that are currently trending. Every day you will see new ones being added to this round up. So be sure to come back daily for more inspirations and free crochet patterns. Now, be sure to check out the…
This crochet tutorial will teach you how to crochet ribbing on hats easily and quickly using this photo and video tutorial specific for Bottom Up Beanies. After getting so many messages about how to crochet the perfect ribbing on hats for Bottom-Up Beanies, I felt like I needed to create a tutorial to make it easier for everyone. Crocheting bottom-up…
This DIY tutorial will teach you how to make Reversible Faux Fur Pom-Poms for hats easily and quickly using this photo and video tutorial. About 2 weeks ago, I went to Joann’s Craft Store to pick up some faux fur because it was on sale. I was so excited because I not only was able…
This free crochet pattern collection will provide you with 10 amazing Valentine’s Day patterns you will want to make for your loved ones. Love! Love is in the air! Yes, that’s cliché but there’s just something about knowing that Valentine’s Day is soon upon us that makes me happy and giddy and feel love. With…
This free crochet pattern is called the Flying Hearts Gloves that are made with the Waistcoat stitch aka Knit stitch and looks very knit-like. The gloves are made in 2 different colors. It was a little over a year ago, when I got a very special email I almost did not open. The email came from Simply Crochet Magazine and they asked…
This DIY tutorial will teach you how to make Faux Fur Pom-Poms for hats easily and quickly using this photo and video tutorial. Now that it is winter time many of you are crocheting hats and beanies. I have to tell you, they are my favorite crochet design to create. If I could I would…
This weeks’ In Stitches Party is the first for 2019. And to make it extra special we not only have new amazing free crochet patterns, but we also have a new contributing host that joined up. Sadly, Naztazia had to leave us, but Crochet Kim joined us which is super exciting. Now, be sure to…
This free crochet pattern is called the Suzette Hat. The pattern uses the Suzette Stitch and has a fold over brim with a pom-pom on top. When a fan sends me a request, I usually added it to my long list of projects to crochet and work on. But sometimes, certain projects need to be…
This free crochet pattern is called the Velvet Hat or Wheel Hat. The pattern uses the Catherine’s Wheel Stitch and Velvet yarn to make it very snuggly. When the velvet yarn became trending, I knew I had to create a hat with it. It was just a matter of figuring out which stitch to use….
