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Stitch Away Stress: Rainbow Crochet
by on Apr 29, 2020
Rainbow Garden Throw: a crocheted blanket made of hexagon motifs with rainbow-colored flower blossoms in the center of each motif.

Is anything more inspiring than a rainbow crochet project? As we reach the end of April, in which we’ve been Stitching Away Stress, we want to end with a big colorful crochet-splosion! This month, we’ve talked about crocheting for self-care, embracing community over comparison, and shared striking statistics about the power of crochet in mental health (and also encouraged you to take the Stitch Away Stress survey, which you can still do!). Now let’s end it all with a big ol’ parade of rainbow projects!

Why rainbows? Well, we were inspired by our Chief Marketing Officer, Ursula, who told us a story. Her daughter, after a very difficult time, was encouraged to knit/crochet a blanket in rainbow colors, because “a rainbow comes after the storm.” Rainbows are colorful, cheerful, and of course, come after a storm. What a great reminder!

Rainbow Crochet Patterns:

Rainbow Garden Throw

Let’s start with the Rainbow Garden Throw, shown above! This free rainbow crochet pattern is inspired by love of nature and passion for bringing the outdoors in. The cheerful colors and textured flower petals provide a modern take on a classic design.

Sparkles the Crocheting Unicorn Softie

A crocheted unicorn toy with a rainbow-colored mane

One of our newest patterns also happens to be one of our brightest and most fun! Sparkles the Crocheting Unicorn Softie is a free pattern that you can download right away. Make it your own by choosing your own rainbow colors for Sparkles’ mane and hooves.

Other Unicorn+Rainbow Crochet Patterns:

Sparkles has some friends, too! Don’t miss the Dazzler the Unicorn Headband and the Glimmer Sisters Unicorn Slippers. All free rainbow crochet patterns to download ASAP!

Felici on the Double Cowl

a pile of striped cowls in rainbow colors

See where the Felici takes you in the Felici on the Double Cowl. This cowl will keep you going “just one more row” to the point that just one cowl won’t be enough! Holding self-striping Felici double will give your stripes a color-shifting effect that changes so much over the course of the cowl, you won’t be able to put it down. Easy enough for the beginner, even the advanced crocheter will love how quickly these chevrons work up.

I should know… I crocheted all the cowls in the photo! I couldn’t stop making this one.

Flower Garden Scarf

a model wears a scarf made of crocheted flowers in purples, oranges, and greens

While not technically a complete rainbow, the Flower Garden Scarf is a free crochet pattern that can be made in a rainbow of colors and is sure to bring a smile to the faces of anyone who sees it.

Hue Shift Afghan

The Hue Shift Afghan is a rainbow-colored crochet blanket.

The Hue Shift Afghan is made with mitered squares made in 2 alternating colors. Eleven colors blend harmoniously in this rainbow-colored afghan!

You can even buy a Hue Shift kit to get 10% off on the yarn needed for this blanket. Or, choose your own 11 colors to crochet a completely unique rainbow of your own.

Rainbow Crochet Blankie

A chevron rainbow blanket

In the darkest times, sometimes a person needs a bit of warmth, cheer, and love. Crochet this simple chevron blanket in bright colors and it will be something they’ll hold on to for years to come.

Download the free pattern: Rainbow Crochet Blankie.

Granny’s Rainbow Dishcloth

Not up for a full blanket? How about crocheting a pretty rainbow granny square dishcloth? Granny’s Rainbow Dishcloth is a free pattern that can be made as a dishcloth, or use it as a jumping-off point for a granny square-based creation.

We hope these rainbow crochet patterns give you some inspiration and help keep you crocheting beyond Stitch Away Stress month!

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FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Placid Shawl – 12 WEEKS OF GIFTING
by on Nov 5, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Placid Shawl.

The Placid Shawl is a teal colored shawl made of square motifs, joined into a triangular shape. A model shows the shawl with its wingspan spread out.

As the weather starts to chill, you’ll need a cozy shawl to wrap up in for holiday parties and festive get-togethers. The Placid Shawl is the perfect project for wrapping in warmth this holiday season. Start it now so it will be ready for gifting come giving season.

We’re celebrating the launch of WeCrochet and the spirit of gift-giving season by giving away one free pattern each Tuesday in the lead up to the holidays. These projects are perfect for giving away as gifts (or keeping yourself sain during the busy hustle and bustle). Each week the pattern will be a bit smaller and easier to complete in time for the holidays. Welcome to the 12 Weeks of Gifting!

You will love all the projects featured in 12 Weeks of Gifting ! From afghans to throws, shawls, accessories, and other small gifts; you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for as you make gifts this season!

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 6:
Placid Shawl

An image of a model wearing a teal colored crocheted shawl around her neck

The Placid Shawl, designed by Kristen Clay, is a series of rectangular and triangular motifs joined together in a triangular shawl shape. Add the stunning edging and you have the perfect shawl!

The pattern features our stunning Gloss yarn in fingering weight. Gloss is a cozy combination of merino wool and silk. This combo makes it surprisingly smooth and incredibly soft. You’ll love working up these rectangular motifs in Gloss’s luxurious colors. And it will make the perfect gift for someone special.

Previous 12 Weeks of Gifting Free Crochet Patterns:

  • A colorful picture of a model wearing the Hue Shift Afghan around her shoulders
    Hue Shift Afghan
  • A woman sits on a bed under a plaid crocheted blanket
    Fireside Afghan & Pillow
  • A crocheted granny square throw blanket
    Tuff Granny Throw
  • Anfora Blanket
  • Urban Garden Throw
  • Placid Shawl

Week 1: Hue Shift Afghan

Week 2: Fireside Afghan & Pillow

Week 3: Tuff Granny Throw

Week 4: Anfora Blanket

Week 5: Urban Garden Throw

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FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Anfora Blanket – 12 WEEKS OF GIFTING
by on Oct 22, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Anfora Blanket.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and everyone will want the Anfora Blanket to cuddle up and keep cozy!

To celebrate the holiday season (and the joy that is crochet), we are giving away a free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks leading up to the end of the year. These patterns are perfect for giving as gifts (or keeping for yourself).

Start larger blanket projects now and have them finished just in time for a holiday cuddle. Smaller projects will release as we get closer to the holidays so you’ll be sure to finish your handmade gifts in time. There is nothing better than celebrating the season with 12 Weeks of Gifting.

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 4:
Anfora Blanket

The Anfora Blanket is our free pattern for the week, made in our cozy Wool of the Andes Superwash. The superwash finishing on this yarn allows for easy care while the wool keeps you toasty warm.

The pattern consists of several trapezoid shapes with easy stitch increases. This is the perfect pattern for a stitcher just getting started or a gift-maker on-the-go (make one trapezoid at a time).

With the many colors in Wool of the Andes Superwash, you can customize this gift to suit the recipient. Or, make this your favorite holiday blanket! Create a version in green and red, blue and white, or any other color theme that has meaning to your family!

We have some incredible patterns on the way! Don’t forget to check back every Tuesday to find out what FREE pattern will be released!

Previous 12 Weeks Free Crochet Patterns:

Week 1: Hue Shift Afghan

Week 2: Fireside Afghan & Pillow

Week 3: Tuff Granny Throw

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FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Tuff Granny Throw – 12 WEEKS OF GIFTING
by on Oct 15, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Tuff Granny Throw.

Tuff Granny Throw - a granny square style throw is draped over a couch

Fall is here, which means we are already thinking about our “To Make” lists for holiday gifting! What better way to express one’s creativity and generosity than with a handmade gift for the ones we love?

To kick off our new site, (and to get you started with your holiday makes!), we are launching our new holiday tradition: the 12 Weeks of Gifting, where we release a brand new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks, counting down the days to mid December.

We’ll be featuring all sorts of projects during the 12 Weeks of Gifting – from cozy throws to gorgeous cowls – a little something for everyone on your list!  

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 3:
Tuff Granny Throw

A close up of the oversized granny square stitches of the Tuff Granny Throw

This week we have the Tuff Granny Throw pattern, an extra-large take on the classic crochet granny square. Made in our favorite 100% wool super bulky yarn, Tuff Puff.

This pattern is a fan favorite because you can complete it in a single evening!

And because Tuff Puff comes in a bevy of beautiful colors, mixing and matching colors is another one of our favorite pastimes. In honor of 12 Weeks of Gifting, we created a brand new colorway: Woodland Lodge, a lovely warm colorway including browns, reds, gray and cream, perfect for holiday decorating.

Tuff Granny Project Kit: 15% off!

A photo of the Tuff Granny Project Kit: Includes a pattern, a hook and 14 balls of Tuff Puff yarn
Woodland Lodge Tuff Granny Project Kit

To make it as easy as possible for you to get started on your project, we’ve put all the yarn you need to make this project into four different kits! Each kit contains enough yarn to make the Tuff Granny in your favorite colorway, a printed version of the pattern, AND an extra large crochet hook so you can get started on the project right away.

  • Sunset
  • Palm Springs
  • Rainbow

And, if you buy the kit, you save 15%!

Don’t forget to check back every Tuesday to find out what FREE pattern will be released!

Previous 12 Weeks Free Crochet Patterns:

  • A colorful picture of a model wearing the Hue Shift Afghan around her shoulders
    Hue Shift Afghan
  • Fireside Afghan & Pillow

Week 1: Hue Shift Afghan
Week 2: Fireside Afghan & Pillow

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Crochet Plaid Projects: 7 plaid patterns to make
by on Oct 14, 2019
Plaid tartan hat -- a crocheted plaid beanie hat in shades of red with a big fur pom-pom

Plaid and crochet are a great combination (did you see our Fireside Afghan pattern?), and fall is the perfect time to start crocheting some gorgeous plaid projects. Check out our favorite plaid crochet patterns, starting with the Plaid Tartan Hat (crocheted in City Tweed) shown above, designed by Whistle & Ivy.

Speaking of Whistle & Ivy, Bethany Dearden is the designer behind that site, and she is the undisputed Queen of Plaid! You can find dozens of gorgeous plaid crochet patterns on her site, but here are a few of our favorites.

Learn How to Crochet Buffalo Plaid

Learn how to crochet buffalo plaid -- three images of crocheting plaid - one plaid hat-in-progress, a sample of a finished plaid project, and a plaid triangular bunting

First up, you need to learn HOW to crochet plaid, and you can learn how in the definitive post about it by Whistle & Ivy: The Original Plaid Crochet Technique.

Once you’ve practiced your plaid technique, try out these patterns:

Buffalo Plaid Mini Stockings

Crocheted plaid mini stockings on an advent calendar shaped like a Christmas tree.

It’s still fall, but buffalo plaid is the perfect motif to carry you from fall into winter holiday season! You still have time to crochet 24 mini-stockings for a holiday advent calendar using Whistle & Ivy’s Plaid Mini Stocking Pattern.

Plaid “Not Knit” Hat

How many times have you received a compliment on your crochet projects calling them “knitted”? Here’s a way to ensure that everyone knows that your hat is crocheted: Whistle & Ivy’s It’s Not Knit Crocheted Buffalo Plaid Beanie.

Buffalo Plaid Triangle Scarf

If you’re looking for a versatile plaid accessory, Whistle & Ivy’s Crochet Triangle Plaid Scarf is just the thing. Wear it as a scarf, a shawl, or something in-between. It’s big enough to keep the chill away in style.

Plaid Baby Trapper Hat

Plaid’s not just for adults, y’all! Babies love plaid too. Dress your little punkin’ up in this adorable Plaid Baby Trapper Hat by Whistle & Ivy. Looks like a quick and fun project to make, and the end result is so sweet.

Ancel Wrap

Ancel Wrap: a buffalo plaid crochet poncho made using 2 yarns held together.

One of our exclusive new FREE patterns is the Ancel Wrap by Arica Presinal. This cozy wrap features a joyful plaid pattern—the perfect thing to wear on a hayride, or to a football game in your team’s colors. The pretty plaid is crocheted by using two colors of yarn held double, then alternating a single strand to make the color change.

Fireside Afghan

We can’t forget to include our own Fireside Afghan! Download the free pattern: Fireside Afghan & Pillow, or buy pre-made plaid crochet kits that have all the yarn you need to complete the project.

Have you tried crocheting in plaid yet? What are your favorite crocheted plaid projects?

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Free Crochet Pattern: Fireside Afghan – 12 Weeks of Gifting
by on Oct 8, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Fireside Afghan and Pillow.

Fireside Afghan and Pillow, a plaid blanket set made in shades of gray. A model sits on a bed, under the plaid afghan.

Fall is here, which means we are already thinking about our “To Make” lists for holiday gifting! What better way to express one’s creativity and generosity than with a handmade gift for the ones we love?

To kick off our new site, (and to get you started with your holiday makes!), we are launching our new holiday tradition: the 12 Weeks of Gifting, where we release a brand new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks, counting down the days to mid December.

We’ll be featuring all sorts of projects during the 12 Weeks of Gifting – from cozy throws to gorgeous cowls – a little something for everyone on your list!  

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 2:
Fireside Afghan

The Fireside Afghan and Pillow: a plaid blanket set in shades of gray is draped over a small couch.

This week we have the Fireside Afghan and Pillow pattern, a fantastic buffalo plaid blanket set that is the perfect addition to your holiday home. Made in our best value yarn Brava Sport, a 100% premium acrylic yarn that comes in a whole rainbow of colors.

Deceptively simple and fun to make, the Fireside Afghan blanket and pillow pattern uses the star stitch and three different shades of color to produce a gingham pattern. Each side is finished with a four-row black border.

Download the Free Fireside Afghan Pattern now!

See last week’s free pattern: Hue Shift Afghan.

Fireside Afghan Kit: 10% Off!

  • Fireside Afghan Kit: Coastal -- A set of light blue, medium blue, and dark blue balls of yarn
  • Fireside Afghan Kit: Neutral-- A set of light gray, medium gray, and dark gray balls of yarn
  • Fireside Afghan Kit: Original Buffalo Plaid -- A set of red, dark red, and black balls of yarn

To make it as easy as possible for you to get started on your project, we’ve put all the yarn you need to make this project into three different kits! Each kit contains enough yarn to make the Fireside Afghan and Pillow, as well as a printed version of the pattern.

And, if you buy the kit, you save 10%!

Don’t forget to check back every Tuesday to find out what FREE pattern will be released!

An advent calendar showing the 2 free patterns for 12 weeks of gifting

Pssst… did you miss last week’s pattern? It was the Hue Shift Afghan!

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Free Crochet Pattern: Hue Shift Afghan – 12 Weeks of Gifting
by on Oct 1, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Hue Shift Afghan.

A model wears a colorful afghan around her shoulders -- the Hue Shift Afghan

The autumn leaves have just begun to fall, which means we are already thinking about our “To Make” lists for holiday gifting! What better way to express one’s creativity and generosity than with a handmade gift for the ones we love?

To kick off our new blog, (and to get you started with your holiday makes!), we are launching our new holiday tradition: the 12 Weeks of Gifting, where we release a brand new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks, counting down the days to mid December.

We’ll be featuring all sorts of projects during the 12 weeks – from cozy throws to gorgeous cowls – a little something for everyone on your list!  

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 1:
Hue Shift Afghan

The Hue Shift Afghan spread out for display

First up is the Hue Shift Afghan, a marvelous rainbow-colored blanket made of our favorite go-to yarn Brava Sport, a 100% premium acrylic yarn that comes in a whole rainbow of colors.

Made with simple single crochet mitered squares and finished off with a darker border, the Hue Shift Afghan is a deceptively simple pattern that explores color in a new and creative way!

Download the Free Pattern now!

Hue Shift Afghan Kit: 10% Off!

Hue Shift Afghan Crochet Kit: A photo of the afghan pattern along with all the yarn needed to make the project.

To make it as easy as possible for you to get started on your project, we’ve put all the yarn you need to make this project into a kit. The kit contains enough yarn to make the Hue Shift Afghan, as well as a printed version of the pattern.

And, if you buy the kit, you save 10%!

Buy the Hue Shift Afghan Kit Now!

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