Boho Star Basket

This stunning basket is crocheted from the center out, utilizing front posts stitches to create a 3-D star image. Floral hoops are crocheted around on the last round to create structural support, and the base adds more stability with a removable piece of cardboard.

Monster Hat

Behold your little darling, transformed into a cute little monster with this easy hat. Crochet the basic hat, then appliqué the crocheted features and attach to form the face.

Bridget's Cradlest

Bridget's Cradles Revisited

Resplendent Squares

In this second to last set of squares in our thread series, texture and openwork come together to create two stunning squares.

Autumn Starburst Afghan

Scrappy log cabin blocks worked in simple single crochet are joined together to create this stunningly eye-catching afghan.

Floral Pot Protectors

Floral Pot

Bobbleton Cowl

Crocheted in chunky yarn in the round, this quick and easy cowl features bobbles to add fun texture.

Bozeman Shawl

Wrap yourself in this elegant triangular shawl that alternates openwork rows with rows of bobbles. Work it up in your favorite color and it will be your go-to accessory for warmth and beauty this winter.

Keepsake Bowls

Two beautifully stitched bowls to pass down from generation to generation to hold lovely little charms and trinkets.

Crocheting With Alpaca

Once considered an exotic fiber among hand crafters, alpaca has become commonplace, even showing up in the yarn aisle at big-box stores! There is a reason alpaca has become so popular: The yarns are soft and warm, making them ideal for crocheted hats, scarves, cowls, sweaters, throws and more!

Rose City Headband

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4 inches wide x 19 inches in circumference

Heidi Scarflet

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 6 inches x 243/4inches

Tales of the Crochet Widower

I learned to crochet in 2001, relatively late in life, after 40 years of sewing. My husband, then a New York City sanitation worker, brought home a box of hooks that he rescued from life in a landfill. He gave me the box and said, “Can you do something with these?”

Trestle Stole

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 18 inches Length: 67 inches

Spring Flowers Hot Pad

A bevy of spring blooms covers this double-thick hot pad. Crocheted in a variation of single crochet, choose colors to match your kitchen decor.

Daisy Shawlette

A pretty lacy floral design begins at one point of this asymmetrical shawl and continues to grow with each 6-row repeat.

Track Stitch Shawl

Master the double treble stitch and create a stunning shawl to wear this spring! Crocheting with a light and airy alpaca blend, you’ll make increases at three points to create the unique shape.

The Keepsake Dolls of Yolonda Jordan

Every crochet designer has a passion. Some are known for their clothing, others specialize in afghans and there are those who are inspired to create accessories. Among doll designers, the crochet world is fortunate to have Yolonda Jordan, who creates wonderful and unusual dolls of color.

Lacy Shells Tee

Hand-dyed artisanal yarns are all the rage! Learn to make your own for a fraction of the cost with our tutorial on page 14. Then crochet yourself this stunning top to show off your accomplishments!

Flower Blossoms Pillow

Add a bright pop of color to your home! Crocheted flowers and leaves are appliquéd to a simple textured background creating the perfect spring accent!

Heart of the Home Dishcloth

Perfect for gift-giving, this dishcloth features a textured heart design worked in crossed double crochet stitches accented with surface slip stitches.

Blossoms & Lace Afghan

Just right for spring, the filet crochet mesh creates a lovely backdrop for pretty dimensional flowers scattered over its lacy surface. A sweet flower fringe is the perfect finishing touch.

Spiral Bracelet

Crochet a fun and easy bracelet in an hour! It’s made by crocheting two separate spirals that are twisted together. Make a bunch to give as gifts!

The Inspiring World of Irish Crochet

Traditional Irish crochet, with its beautiful lacy motifs and the intricately cabled fisherman sweaters of the last century, still inspires modern crochet designers today. Recently we asked crochet designers and good friends, Bonnie Barker and Jennifer E. Ryan, to chat about their friendship and Irish-inspired crochet designs. The following is an excerpt from their video chat. Make sure to visit their websites to watch the complete video between these two good friends.

Olga Starostina & The Timeless Beauty of Irish Crochet

Years ago, when I was new to crochet, I heard a woman say she stopped knitting “because there’s nothing new to learn.” I was shocked. With new techniques and stitch patterns emerging, there is so much to know about crochet and knit work.

Linen Stitch Rug

A true scrap-friendly project, this rug is crocheted holding 5 strands of worsted-weight yarn together! With an easy-to-memorize pattern and large hook, you’ll be done in no time!

I Love Scraps Afghan

If you’re making an afghan to show someone you love them, this one is perfect! As you stitch this pattern using colorful scrap yarn, little rows of hearts appear.

Stacked Flower Ornament

Design by Jennifer E. Ryan

Silvery Wreath

Design by Kristen Stoltzfus Clay

Christmas Memories

SCRAPS DELIGHT