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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Pillow Letter E

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Crochet A Pillow Letter J

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Crochet a Pot Holder: Toast & Egg

Featuring classic diner treats, these crocheted pot holders will be the talk of the breakfast table! *Intended for decorative use only.

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Crochet A Pillow Letter O

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Crochet a Dishcloth: Valentines Dishcloth

Show your dishes some love with this pretty crocheted dishcloth.

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Crochet a Blanket: Mighty Ridge

This mitered blanket is a fun and easy way to achieve stunning texture! Crocheted in Bernat Maker Home Dec.

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Crochet a Blanket: Snuggle Dog Blanket

Keep every dog and cat happy, whether they’re your pet or at the pound waiting for their forever home.

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Crochet a Dishcloth: Spring Flower

This embroidery-style dishcloth comes in two fabulous spring color combinations!

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Crochet A Cabled Afghan | With The Crochet Crowd

Crochet a cabled afghan with Mikey from The Crochet Crowd! This blanket features beautiful textured panels made with worsted weight yarn.

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Crochet a Cowl: Shells Cowl

A modern and chic crocheted cowl.

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Crochet a Blanket: Summer Waves Afghan

Stitched in solid and variegated shades of Bernat Blanket Brights yarn, this bright blanket is easy to crochet.

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Crochet A Graphghan: Catch A Wave

Bring the beach home with this crocheted pillow in Bernat Maker Home Dec.