Crochet Techniques: Fastening Off

When you’re finished crocheting, cut the yarn a couple of inches from your last stitch. Wrap the yarn over your hook and pull it through the last loop until the yarn end is all the way through. Tug—and you have a finished knot!

Crochet Pattern Crinkly Triangle Toy

Crinkle paper and ribbon tabs make this toy absolutely irresistible to anyone small! The most fun part about this project is the chance to browse the world of available ribbons, and select a few that perfectly suit your color scheme. I think you’ll find that you can’t make just one!

Crochet Pattern Bubble Ring Rattle

Babies love a rattle. Inspired by bubbles, I designed this rattle to look like a bubble wand: a circle with oodles of bubbles pouring out. The bubbles contain a rattle insert, so there’s no doubt baby will adore this toy, regardless of whether he grasps the whole bubble inspiration thing.

Crochet Techniques: Working In The Round

Particularly when you’re new to crochet, working in the round can be confusing. There is no clear indication where the round begins and ends, so it’s easy to get lost. I recommend that you place a stitch marker in the last stitch at the end of the round. Then, after you’ve crocheted the stitches for the next round, you should end up exactly above the stitch marker. Move your stitch marker to the end of each round to keep track of where you are.

Crochet Pattern Asymmetrical Circles Blanket

Children of all ages love bubbles. Bubbles reflect the light and always look like they have a bit of asymmetry to them. I designed this blanket to reflect those dancing bubbles. The asymmetrical appliqués are an interesting modern touch, accomplished by creative positioning of circle shapes.

Crochet Pattern Waves of White Afghan

I’m a sucker for heirloom blankets. Inspired by a simple ruffle pattern, I designed this blanket to look classic, but with a modern twist. The result reminds me of the waves of an ocean, making this the perfect piece for cuddling as you lull your little one to sleep.

Crochet Pattern Sea Urchin Pouf

It’s easy to be dazzled by the simplicity and beauty of a sea urchin. I designed this pouf to mimic that beauty by working evenly spaced bobbles to create a graceful overall design. This pouf can be happily used by Mom as an ottoman, or as a support that the little one can use when beginning to pull up. Chunky yarn, a big hook, and mostly single crochet means this statement piece will work up quickly!