Crazy Cool Crochet

Cricut vs. Silhouette

If you are looking to elevate your handmade crochet business, design custom product packaging, or add high-end finishing touches to your garments, a heavy-duty cutting machine is a total game-changer. Fiber artists everywhere are dropping the scissors and using digital cutters to slice through thick leather garment…

Is Red Heart Super Saver the Best?

If you have ever walked down a craft aisle or filled an online shopping cart, you have faced this ultimate dilemma. You are getting ready to start a massive afghan, a cozy sweater, or another blanket, and you need an affordable, durable worsted-weight acrylic yarn. Your go-to is…

Furls Crochet Hooks vs. Clover Amour

If you have been crocheting for hours on end, you know the dreaded hand cramp. Traditional aluminum hooks are thin, cold, and hard to grip, which is a total nightmare for crafters dealing with arthritis or joint fatigue. Naturally, you start looking for ergonomic upgrades. The two most popular, most…

Best Yarn Storage Cabinet

Let’s be completely transparent. If you have been crocheting or crafting for more than a minute, your yarn stash has likely taken over a closet, a bedroom, or your entire living room. We all dream of a perfectly organized studio, but how much should you actually spend to achieve…

Crochet Cardigan Cape

NEW DESIGN from Crazy Cool Crochet! And by “new”, I mean NEW! You have probably never seen a cape like this Crochet Cardigan Cape. A combination cardigan and cape. Who knew?! PRINTABLE PATTERNGrab the printable pattern here: Crochet Cardigan CapeCrochet Cape with Open FrontThis cape features an…

Crochet Easy Poncho

This Crochet Easy Poncho for Beginners is also great fun for experienced crocheters! The unique front seams set this poncho apart from all others. The colors used here look like Neapolitan ice cream. My favorite! Perfect for spring or summer.Crochet Poncho PATTERN: Crochet Neapolitan Poncho The front seams keep…

Halloween Granny Square Throw

Fun, easy Crochet Halloween Granny Square Throw! If you can’t get enough of spooky season decorating, you need this utterly gorgeous granny square blanket. This is a perfect addition to your crochet Halloween home decor.Granny Square ThowGranny Squares never go out of style and they are currently…

Crochet Women’s Poncho Faux Sleeves

How cool is this crochet women’s poncho with faux sleeves? Sleeves but not sleeves. What?? The look of sleeves, but so much more comfortable. Sleeve cuffs, but no sleeves. Your arms are still free and unencumbered, while the poncho stays in place. No more fighting with the poncho, trying…

Crochet Open Weave Summer Top

Isn’t this crochet open weave summer top truly special? At first glance it looks like the pineapple stitch. But it’s not! It’s an easy 6 row repeat pattern using only double crochets!I call this the Blushing Doubles Crochet Top because the name of the yarn color…

Crochet Blanket Cocoon Shrug

Wrap yourself up in this incredibly soft and cozy crochet blanket cocoon shrug. This beautiful, super EASY, crochet cocoon uses blanket yarn of course! It works up fast and is truly a crochet beginner friendly crochet wearable.Crochet Cocoon Shrug PatternGrab the printable pattern for this gorgeous crochet blanket…

Crochet Lightweight Long Cardigan

This easy crochet lightweight long cardigan is crochet beginner friendly. Very easy crochet sleeves. Simple color change to achieve this gorgeous two tone cardigan. This is an easy to make and easy to wear crochet wearable. A must make!This two tone crochet cardigan features a self-made border! No…

Crochet Fall Cardigan

This crochet fall cardigan is a perfect little sweater to throw on when the weather turns cooler and the autumn leaves ignite your creativity. The written pattern can be found here: Crochet Fall CardiganUsing the yarn used here, or something similar, this pattern works up fast. This cool new…

Crochet Pocket Scarf with Hood

This Crochet Pocket Scarf with Hood is the perfect crochet wearable for the Fall season! It is trendy and FUN! If you have enjoyed making, wearing and gifting crochet pocket shawls, you will love this pocket scarf as well. Maybe even better! Crochet Christmas GiftThis pocket scarf with a…

Crochet Poncho for Beginners

This crochet poncho for beginners uses a very easy crochet mesh stitch. I call this the MEGA MESH stitch. Very cool and unique crochet poncho design that experienced crocheters will enjoy as well as crochet beginners.For the crochet poncho version we will use one seam along the shoulder/arm…

Crochet 3D Blanket Throw

Is this THE COOLEST Crochet 3D Blanket Throw EVER? The 3D crochet leaf design is just amazing. This is truly an HEIRLOOM worthy crochet throw. Crochet Gift IdeasThis will be your next crochet Christmas gift idea. And don’t you agree that this would also be a fantastic crochet…

Crochet Mesh Poncho

How gorgeous is this lacy crochet mesh poncho? And so versatile! Wear over a tank top or a tee shirt, or use as a beach coverup. This would also be lovely over a dress. You may use a solid color yarn if you prefer. The colorway used here is perfect…

Pattern Crochet Granny Square Top

This is the perfect pattern for a crochet granny square top that is nicely understated. You have a cute granny square top that is perfectly ON TREND. However, you don’t need to go overboard with the granny squares! You only need to crochet a few granny squares for this…

How to Turn in Crochet

Have you ever wondered how to turn in crochet? Is there a right way or wrong way to turn in crochet? If the vast majority of crocheters turn their crochet at the end of the row the same way, does that make it the “right” way? If you are among…

Easy Crochet Long Vest

This easy crochet long vest is a great crochet beginner project! And SO versatile! This would easily make the perfect crochet BEACH COVER UP. This takes a lightweight #3 yarn and a super simple crochet mesh stitch. There are no increases or decreases and no sleeves. Again, a great crochet…

Crochet Cable Sweater Free Pattern

Don’t you just LOVE this CLASSIC Crochet Cable Sweater? Free pattern and video tutorial is below. The cable stitch used here is the EASIEST Cable Stitch EVER. Ok, the instructions and photos might look a little intimidating, but I promise you…compared to other crochet cable stitch patterns…this…

Crochet Lacy Shawl Free Pattern

You will love this simple, yet beautiful pattern for a Lacy Shawl with a Scalloped Edge. Scroll down for the video tutorial and the written pattern for the crochet lacy shawl FREE PATTERN.If you prefer a PRINTABLE PATTERN you will find this crochet shawl pattern at my Etsy shop…

Crochet Jacket with Hood Free Pattern

Wow right?! Is this the most sumptuous, chunky crochet cardigan EVER? And you won’t believe how easy it is to work up. A simple crochet stitch, super bulky yarn and super easy pattern help you work this up super fast. Scroll down for the crochet jacket with hood free…

Crochet Wrap Cardigan with Belt

A must have as a staple in your wardrobe. This crochet wrap cardigan with belt can be made in so many different styles. Use a solid yarn as I did here or a multi-color yarn. Use a solid yarn with contrasting borders for a different look. So versatile!Very…

Crochet Ribbed Sweater Free Pattern

You will love to crochet and wear this beautiful crochet ribbed sweater FREE PATTERN (below). Note the cute decorative crochet buttons along the sleeves. So fun!The entire crochet ribbed sweater uses a very basic crochet stitch to create the cool ribbing. No increasing or decreasing! Four basic panels (front…