Free Crochet Patterns
Two Color Traditional Granny Square – Crochet Pattern with Video
I’ve created a video tutorial & written instructions for this two colour, traditional granny square… I show you how to carry the yarn you’re not using up the back of the motif so that you don’t have to fasten off at the end of each round…. this saves time and yarn! You’ll only have 4 ends to sew in instead of 14 (for a 7 round motif). The yarn I’ve…
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Faux Picot Crochet Trim – Easy 2 Row Border
If you struggle making traditional picot stitches, then this is for you! This Faux Picot Crochet Trim is actually a 2 round border stitch pattern I developed for the cardigans and shrugs made in my “Japanese Continuous Motif” course and avoids the tricky element of slip stitching into the chain. Scroll to bottom of post to see how I’ve used this pretty crochet trim. I have created a video, written…
Traditional Three Round Granny Square – for Crochet Joins Course at Unravel 2025
This is the motif we will be using to practice the crochet joins for my upcoming workshop “Joining crochet motifs for blankets & clothes”. I am teaching this course in Farnham at Unravel – A festival of yarn. Please book this course directly through the Maltings, using the link above. Important – why you need to make this exact motif for the course The joins we are learning can be…
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Daisy Dots – Lacy Crochet Motif with Join
Daisy Dots is an easy, Lacy Crochet Motif with Join. This simple motif creates a very pretty, open fabric. Made up of only two rounds resembling a daisy, this circular motif is treated as a hexagon, i.e. a six-sided motif. Daisy Dots crochet motifs are joined whilst making the final round with sc (UK dc) & sl sts. You can get this free pattern, with step by step photo tutorials…
New Crochet Motif for Granny Square Day 2024
I actually designed this crochet motif for Granny Square Day 2024 about 6 months ago when I was playing around with another stitch pattern and as usual didn’t leave myself enough time to write up the pattern, draw the chart and film/edit/upload a video. So, a day late, I just have the first draft of the written instructions with a photo tutorial. I don’t actually have a name yet for…
Simple Shell Crochet Border for Blankets & Wraps
This video shows you how to make a simple shell crochet border – perfect for blankets, wraps, scarves and even the cuffs and hems of tops and sweaters. I’ve made two videos showing you how to make a simple shell crochet border for different scenarios: Making a border around a rectangular piece of work, such as a blanket or wrap that has corners. Putting a border around a hem or…
Two Color Solid Granny Square – Half / Triangle Motif – Crochet Pattern with Video
This is the Half / Triangle version of my Two Color Solid Granny Square. You’ll need this if you are using the full motifs in a bias configuration, i.e. rotate the motif by 45 degrees. Video Tutorial for Summer Two Color Solid Granny Square – Half / Triangle Motif https://youtu.be/_qcTSVsgwbg?si=4nzptjMumJLi5hhV Support me! If you enjoy my content and have used any of my free patterns, please consider buying me a…
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Two Color Solid Granny Square – Crochet Pattern with Video
This Two Color Solid Granny Square carries the unused colour discreetly up the back of the work which reduces the number of ends we need to sew in at the end. You can make this motif bigger, simply by adding extra rounds. You can download PDF instructions from my FREE Crochet Motif Directory on my learning platform: Two Colour Solid Granny Square Crochet Pattern PDF Video Tutorial for Summer Two…
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Summer Granny Square Crochet Pattern with Video Tutorial
Summer Granny Square Crochet Pattern – designed to be lighter and more open for summer tops. It has less stitches (2 dc/UKtr clusters instead of 3) and a chain 1 space between each set of clusters on the sides. The 5th, joining round, is made of traditional granny stitch clusters. You can download PDF instructions here (opens in new tab): Summer Granny Square Crochet Pattern PDF I’ve crocheted my Summer…
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Double Crochet Border Join – JAYG – Drop Loop Join Method
I’ve used this simple double crochet (uk treble) border to join my 3 round solid granny squares together. As I make the 4th round in pattern, I’m using the Join-As-You-Go method, joining with slip stitches in the corner spaces and drop loop joins after each side stitch. Video Tutorial for Double Crochet Border Join with Drop Loop Joins https://youtu.be/8KN93jp38wY?si=Eyj6nJCbEyV21ATV
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Granny Squares & Join for “design and plan your own traditional granny square sweater” Workshop
This is the motif we will be using as our starting point for the workshop – How to design and plan your own traditional granny square sweater which I am teaching at the Wooly Good Gathering in Edinburgh. Important – why you need to make these exact granny squares & joins for the course The step by step process you’ll be learning to design and make your own granny square…
Traditional Three Round Granny Square – for Crochet Joins Course
This is the motif we will be using to practice the crochet joins for my upcoming workshop “Joining crochet motifs for blankets & clothes”. I am teaching this course in Edinburgh at the Woolly Good Gathering. Important – why you need to make this exact motif for the course The joins we are learning can be applied to many motifs, made with any thickness of yarn and hook, in some…
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Crochet Christmas Tree Garland – Free Pattern
Well this is a blast from the past! I was reminded of this Crochet Christmas Tree Garland today when I received a message from someone from my old blog asking if I had the pattern. It took a bit of searching but I did eventually find it. I wrote this pattern back in 2014 for an NCT publication and had not really thought about it again…until the message I received…
Open Shell Stitch – Perfect for Crocheting with Kid Silk Mohair
I have used this “Open Shell Stitch” for my mohair top design which I have provisionally called the “Soufflé Sweater” – with thanks to Suraya Hossain for the name suggestion! The sweater is part of a course I am running where I teach my students how to design and make their own top down sweater. Crocheting with mohair blends such as Kid Silk, is tricky as ripping back or “frogging”…
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Retro Flower Granny Square – Crochet Block with Video Instructions
My latest granny square design – the Retro Flower Granny Square with video instructions as well as downloadable PDF instructions. I wanted an eight petalled flower motif with a solid background, and after a few attempts, I came up with this design. You can learn more about the design process of this motif by watching this video (opens in new tab) : Granny Square Design Process To achieve a retro…
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Deluxe Granny Square – Crochet Pattern with Video
I designed this motif for Granny Square Day 2023 – I’ve only just got round to sharing the actual pattern with you! I was inspired by the Krea Deluxe which has matching colours in both cotton and mohair. I really enjoyed the texture contrast between the two yarns when used together in one motif. Tools & Materials Yarn: 4ply/Fingering weight cotton yarn, 2ply/Laceweight Kid Silk Mohair, held double. The…
Small Circle Crochet Motif & Border
This is a super quick post – before I get distracted and forget to share the basic motif for my 70’s style vest! Small Circle Crochet Motif & Border – Instructions US crochet terminology Tools & Materials 4ply/fingering/sock yarn & 2.25mm hook. Note: Creates a treble hexagon effect. Size , approx 43mm x 43mm not including loops / 55mm x 55mm including loops Centre : ch 6, join with sl…
Cartwheels & Clovers Crochet Top – 3ply Linen Version
Recent updates to this page: 02/08/23 – Page created Thank you so much for showing an interest in my crochet work. I really appreciate your support and I’m happy to share some of my processes here with you in case you fancy having a go yourself at making a top using the motif. ***THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS*** My pattern has not been tested or tech edited. If…
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Free Eco Friendly Crochet Patterns
This post is a collation of all my Free Crochet Patterns which encourage sustainability. Yarns All of these patterns work best with cotton yarns which are: BiodegradableSustainablePlastic freeNaturalHeatproof (doesn’t melt when exposed to heat) With organic cotton, there’s less damage to the environment, the growers, harvesters and workers in the textile factories. https://mezzacraft.com/beaded-tealight-holder-crochet-pattern/ https://mezzacraft.com/easy-chevron-stitch-crochet-pattern-with-video/ https://mezzacraft.com/washable-crochet-makeup-remover-pad-free-pattern-folly-fairs/ https://mezzacraft.com/mesh-soap-bag-free-crochet-pattern/ https://mezzacraft.com/quick-easy-crochet-dishcloth-pattern/ https://mezzacraft.com/retro-pentagon-potholder-free-crochet-pattern/ Sign up to the Mezzacraft Newsletter Please sign up below for my…
3-3-3 Easy Chevron Stitch Crochet Pattern
Easy Chevron Stitch Crochet Pattern. This is an easy to remember ripple stitch that can be applied to projects such as blankets, or in this example, a washcloth. I created this version of the very popular chevron stitch back in 2014 for a class of new crochet students that had just finished my learn to crochet course. It’s a great way to start understanding how increases and decreases can shape…
Ewa’s Motif – Granny Square Crochet Pattern with Video
This Granny Square Crochet Pattern with Video was inspired by some gorgeous yarn I purchased from Bella Yarn Studio after seeing it on her Instagram feed. The yarn is Sole by Pascuali and is a luxurious blend of pima cotton with 10% cashmere. Perfect for a summer top or cardi. I did lot of swatching of stitch patterns with this yarn before deciding to make a motif with one of…
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No Holes Small Solid Granny Square Pattern
I designed the “No Holes Small Solid Granny Square Pattern” motif because I wanted a solid granny square that was properly square with sharp corners and no holes. Additionally, I needed a small motif that would be suitable for using the mini skeins I had from www.lottieknits.com. The beautiful hand dyed mini skeins are “Little Bird Sock” which is a 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon blend that crochets up…
Beaded Tealight Holder Crochet Pattern
This Beaded Tealight Holder Crochet Pattern is the perfect way to upcycle Gü & Bon Maman glass ramekins. Scroll down to download step by step instructions or to view video instructions to make these beautiful handmade homewares! The evolution of this beaded tealight holder crochet pattern is rather circuitous. I was asked to run a private crochet class to teach the mesh stitch so the students could learn how to…
Half Claremont Granny Square with Join
Here are the instructions for the half Claremont granny square with join. This half motif is a useful option for lengthening the sleeves and body of a garment where one full motif would be too much. I have used the half motif to do just that for this version of my Claremont Sweater. You could just as easily use it to make a blanket or table runner to a more…
Claremont Granny Square with Join – Free Crochet Pattern
UPDATE: If you want to make your own custom sweater using this motif, I now run an online, guided course to design & make your own granny square sweater. It includes this Claremont motif and lots more! Sign up for the waitlist here: Online Granny Square Sweater Course – Join Waitlist Claremont is a Victorian style granny square with join. I have used it to make 2 different sweater designs…
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How to Make a Half / Triangle 2-1-2 Granny Square – with Video
How to Make a Half/Triangle 2-1-2 Granny Square with Video & written instructions. You can also download a pdf pattern below. For the Full 2-1-2 Granny Square please look at this post. This is a 5 round, traditional granny square, using three colours. Colour A is used for 2 rounds, colour B for 1 round and colour C for 2 rounds, hence 2-1-2! Tools & Materials You can use any…
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How to Make a 2-1-2 Granny Square with Video
How to Make a 2-1-2 Granny Square with Video & written instructions. You can also download a pdf pattern below. This is a 5 round, traditional granny square, using three colours. Colour A is used for 2 rounds, colour B for 1 round and colour C for 2 rounds, hence 2-1-2! Traditionally, granny squares were made to use up scrap yarn and each round would be a different colour and…
Twinkling Granny Square – Half or Triangle Motif
I used this Twinkling Granny Square – Half or Triangle Motif for the neck shaping on my Twinkling Granny Square Sweater. In this post I’ll show you how to make this half motif and you’ll find a downloadable, written pattern with chart as well as an instructional video. Thank you for visiting my website! If you have found any of my content useful, please consider making a small donation via…
Twinkling Granny Square Sweater Layout & Assembly
Granny Square Sweater Layout & Assembly “how-to”. Please note, this is more of a “recipe” than a full pattern. The instructions are guidelines and are for one size only. I developed this design as part of my “Make Your Own Granny Square Sweater” course which I have taught multiple times at my local arts centre, the Riverhouse Barn since September 2021. The course goes into more details about custom fitting,…
Hdc Border Join for Twinkling Granny Square
Thank you for visiting my website! If you have found any of my content useful, please consider making a small donation via Ko-fi. I hope you can appreciate that it takes many hours of hard work to share my extensive crochet knowledge via my free content. ♥ THANK YOU ♥ Here are the instructions for the hdc border join for the Twinkling Granny Square. You could also use this for…
Twinkling Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Thank you for visiting my website! If you have found any of my content useful, please consider making a small donation via Ko-fi. I hope you can appreciate that it takes many hours of hard work to share my extensive crochet knowledge via my free content. ♥ THANK YOU ♥ I designed this variation of a traditional granny square in order to make a sweater. Here you’ll find a downloadable,…
Perforated Pin Stripes Crochet Stitch
I’m going to show you how to make this very simple, but effective stitch pattern. I’ve coined it the “Perforated Pin Stripes Crochet Stitch” pattern, and it’s quite a simple crochet stitch combination. Click here to jump straight to the instructions. It only uses US double crochets (UK trebles) and US half doubles (UK half trebles). What I really like about it, is that it’s not a completely solid fabric…
Feather & Fan Crochet Blanket
Support me! Help me to cover the running costs of this website so that I can keep making you more content! Buy me a coffee via Ko-fi. This Feather & Fan Crochet Blanket uses the “feather & fan” stitch, click here for video tutorial of the stitch. This blanket was inspired by the beautiful, hand-dyed yarn of Almas, who has an Etsy store under the name of Witchcraftylady. I used some…
Christmas Star Crochet Decoration
This Christmas Star Crochet Decoration uses my Pentagon Star Crochet Motif pattern (opens in new tab). The motif pattern has a YouTube video tutorial as well as written instructions. I have used a slightly smaller hook than stated in my pattern to make a firmer fabric. You’ll need to make two motifs per ornament – one for the front and one for the back. The ornament is “reinforced” with a…
Pentagon Star Crochet Motif
I designed this Pentagon Star Crochet Motif back in November 2019 using the yarn I received from the Posh Yarn Advent Swap. I made a few motifs but never really got into it and the stars and mini skeins of yarn remained in a shoe box for almost a year. Then I came across a challenge on Instagram which encouraged you to work on a crochet blanket for 21 days,…
Textured Potholder – Free Crochet Pattern
Textured Potholder – Free Crochet Pattern. There’s something a bit retro about a pot holder. Most modern homes, in the UK at least, favour oven gloves. The first time I ever came across a potholder, other than the ones I’d only half noticed on Ravelry, was in a cottage I’d rented in Belgium with some friends. I was rooting through the drawers looking for a tea towel and in the…
Lidl Crochet & Craft Yarn Potholder Pattern
The other night I went into Lidl to get stuff for breakfast and I found these boxes with 3 balls of “Crochet & Craft Yarn” with a pattern for potholders included. There was also a QR code on the box which gave an additional 2 patterns. That same night I set about making the pot holders featured on the box. The pattern however was not very well written and evidently…
Quick & Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern – Two Ways
This is a Quick & Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern that I made for the Yarndale 2021 Creative Project. This easy pattern is available in two versions and works up pretty quickly (a tad over half an hour). You can also adjust the size if you like, so you could make it bigger for a face cloth or flannel. One version is corner to corner and the other version is crocheted…
Washable Crochet Makeup Remover Pad – Free Pattern – Folly Fairs
I’m a big fan of washable crochet makeup remover pads – especially when made with organic cotton. They are really effective at removing makeup and grime and they can be washed and reused time, after time. As a bonus, because the crochet stitches are quite textured, you also get a gentle exfoliation at the same time as cleaning your skin! There are so many of these patterns out there, it…
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Treble Flower & Leaf Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern
I designed this Flower Coasters Crochet Pattern back in March 2014. I was running a 5 week course and some students had finished their projects early. Since they were beginners and hadn’t yet tried the treble crochet stitch, I came up with this project specifically to practice this stitch through repetition! Since I have not been able to teach in the flesh this year due to COVID, I will be…
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Round Granny in a Square Crochet Motif – With Video Tutorial
This Round Granny in a Square crochet motif was the result of a student asking me if it was possible to make a round granny square. At the time, I didn’t have access to the internet to see what was already available, but because I had some yarn and a hook to hand, I quickly came up with a basic formula. That was back in 2017 and the sample I…
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Retro Pentagon Potholder – Free Crochet Pattern
Help for Mauritius I originally made these pot holders to sell and help raise funds to clear up the terrible oil spill in the beautiful island nation of Mauritius. Now I am offering this pattern for free, in the hope that you too might make a few and sell them to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Please go to the end of this post for places to donate.…
Feather & Fan Crochet Stitch Pattern – With Video Tutorial
My biggest gripe with many modern crochet patterns for clothing is that the garments nearly always end up being too bulky, heavy and HOT…not to mention requiring an inordinate amount of yarn! So I often explore crochet stitches that are suitable for clothing because they are lacey or open whilst still retaining a structural integrity to the fabric. That’s why I love this Feather & Fan Crochet Stitch Pattern, a…
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Cartwheels & Clovers – Free Square Crochet Motif Pattern with Video
Free Square Crochet Motif Pattern with Video. Back in August 2016, on a trip to a beautiful Norwegian island, I bought some gorgeous DK linen yarn, determined to crochet a top to remind myself of the trip. It wasn’t until more than 6 months later that I came up with a motif and subsequently a top using the yarn. Although the motif was lovely and the overall effect of the…
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Scrap Sock Yarn Hair Scrunchie – Free Crochet Pattern
A free scrunchie crochet pattern for you! Quick, fun & easy, these hair band covers are a great way to use up & showcase your precious scraps of hand-dyed yarn. Once you’ve made one, you might not be able to stop! These were made for two special girls, from left-over yarn I had from making them some mittens each. The yarn is “Little Bird Sock” from Lottie Knits in the…
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