My husband and I just learned to crochet. We have taken a few classes together and are now ready to venture out on our own. I have been trying to find patterns that are not only easy, but something we can use or give as a gift. Mistress Jennie’s pattern for a Giant Granny Square […]

Raise your hand if you have cold little piggies right now? I know I am not the only one with cold feet! This winter is brutal but I refuse to let it get the best of me. I decided to head into the Craftster vault and grab an oldie but a goodie. Lydia the Strange […]

I’m telling you, if you ever find yourself in need of retrieving ship parts, there are no cuter helpers than the Pikmin here. AniMei needed a little help, so she made herself this little yellow Pikmin. You can even make your own since she was kind enough to share a pattern! You can see the […]

We’ve been seeing a lot of cross-stitch popping up in fresh, new patterns (the latest Martha Stewart anyone?). So we decided to put together this special Cross-Stitch for the Holidays book, with over 40 easy-to-stitch patterns. We even have a guide to get you started if you’re new to the craft. Enjoy our free pattern […]

Happy Halloween Crocheters! How cute is this wig pattern? Whip up one for yourself and/or your favorite kiddo for a last-minute Halloween getup. Download the free wig pattern here: https://www.craftster.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CrochetToday_MarvelouslyModWigs.pdf Enjoy! Theresa Gonzalez Editor in Chief Crochet Today! Magazine www.crochettoday.com

Aww I rhymed! Kinda. BunnieBard shared her pattern for this amigurumi Mr. Saturn, even though she says she thinks he’s kind of a pointless item in the Smash Brothers video game. I just can’t get over that face. And bow! The bow kills me every time. See? Not totally useless. He kills jungrrls! You can […]

Hello from Knitting Today! Celebrate your Easter holiday by whipping up this free knitted egg pattern from our March/April 2011 issue. The self-striping yarn makes these eggs colorful and one-of-a-kind. Go for a baker’s dozen! Happy Spring Holidays, Theresa Gonzalez Editor in Chief Knitting Today! Magazine Knittingtodaymag.com

Mmmmm donuts! Craving a giant donut but don’t need a sugar rush? Why not crochet a giant donut pillow! Djonesgirl shared her free pattern to fulfill all your giant crochet donut needs. You can make your own with the full pattern here: https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=322650.0

Julsey723 was kind enough to share the full pattern for this gorgeous capelet inspired by an item at Antropologie. If you knit like me, you definitely won’t have this ready for this weekend (or any weekend this month!) but if you’re quick, you can have this beautiful capelet to wear this weekend! You can see […]

User phantasmafrued waskind enough to include a pattern with her adorable Chocobo amugurumi, so you can make your own in whatever color you wish! Now just make little amigurumi people and you can make your own living Chocobo races! You can see the full thread (with a pattern!) here: https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=315300.0 You can see more great […]

A lot of us need a little extra warmth right about now. Why not knit up this adorable slouchy tam to help keep you cozy? How_german was kind enough to share her pattern for incredibly adorable hat. You can make your own with the full pattern here: https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=233059.0

Not all games have controllers… some have boards! Fantasticmio took her inspiration from the Settlers of Catan board! She made this great crochet bag that looks like it’s made of tiles from the board. She even shared a pattern so that you can crochet one of your own! You can see more great crafts by […]

These “Bouquet Socks” are gorgeous! And PotterCraft has been kind enough to share the pattern for free on the Knitting Board. The pattern is from the new book, Toe-up Socks for Everybody. So go check out the thread and take advantage of their kindness by casting on! Check out all of Potter Craft’s other book […]

Who can resist an cheerful inanimate object with a happy smile? Not me! This little helicopter, inspired by the TV show M*A*S*H*, is adorable. It would also be sweet hooked in bright colors for a child’s room. Kjlutz very kindly shared the pattern so you can make one, too. Thanks Kjlutz! It’s so cute! Click […]

This adorable star stuffy would make a great holiday gift or decoration. Maker April Draven very generously shared the pattern so that you can make your own. Click here for the free pattern. Have a twinkly holiday! Thanks to April Draven, for another awesome pattern! You rock!