Friday, August 01, 2014

Ways to find Free Crochet Patterns

Free Pattern: Red Heart Shawl
When I first began crocheting I spent a great deal of time visiting my local library. That seems like eons ago. It was before Kindle apps, crochet video tutorials on YouTube, and well before the Internet was a gateway to any and all information. I remember finding a pattern in a magazine that I loved and carefully preserving it in a plastic slip cover for years. I believe I still have that pattern for a newborn sweater, tucked away in a box full of xeroxed and photocopied patterns, along with those I wrote by hand.

Thank God for modern technology.

Can I just say it is so much easier now to find patterns and save them?

Some of the best ways I've found to find free crochet patterns include several methods I mentioned above: Kindle, YouTube and online. You can search Amazon for free crochet patterns. You can visit yarn brand web sites and find numerous patterns. Crochet designers often give free crochet patterns away. If you had a favorite pattern online that is no longer accessible (site went down, etc.) don't give up. Check out the Internet Archive as they maintain numerous websites long after they disappeared. You'll see an example of Groovy Crochet and how the patterns are maintained.

Another option, and one that may not be thought of too often, is Google Books. You can set Google Books to preview mode and view some of the newest books available for sale. This saves hours of time that I would have spent in a library. Best of all, you'll have a chance to preview many patterns before you decide to buy a book or not.

Here are several examples of patterns online through Google Books. Just make sure to select "preview available." The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs  Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Lovely little beret

Today's free pattern from Annie's Attic is a lovely little beret that fits sizes 0-18 months. It is adorable and you could easily switch the colors or make it in a solid, pastel. I am in the vicinity of needing a beret size 7, so I will pass this one up today, but it is adorable. I'm thinking solid white with little pink roses, but I'm the feminine one that puts roses on everything.

Free Pattern Annie's Attic

Friday, February 27, 2009

Crochet News and Charity

Salvation Army Fabric Fair and Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet ...

PR Newswire (press release) - ‎Feb 4, 2009‎
4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Greater Pittsburgh area's knit and crochet... community is stepping forward to support The Salvation Army's

The 'You Name It Club' meets every Friday to socialize, craft

Lincoln Standard - ‎Feb 23, 2009‎
HAMLIN - Every Friday a group gathers in the basement of the Hamlin Public Library from 9 am to 12 pm to quilt, crochet, and chat. It's a good group, ...

When the Next Wave Wipes Out

New York Times - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
That Yarn Store, a hangout for crochet-heads, didn’t survive a bad winter. And what will become of the storefront that once housed Blue Heeler, ...

‘Making good on something bad’: Teddy bear, crocheting programs ...

Jackson County Chronicle - ‎Feb 4, 2009‎
The workers’ skillful hands diligently sew and crochet with whatever materials they have in front of them, paying careful attention to detail and making ...

Senior Circle Stitchers create blankets and quilts

Mt. Vernon Register-News - ‎Feb 20, 2009‎
The women also crochet coverings for premature babies and newborns at a pediatric unit and Angels’ Cove. At times they meet other needs of community members ...

The slouchy beret is a fashion trend!

Examiner.com - ‎Feb 20, 2009‎
$19.90 Two tone crochet french knit beret. Great quality, soft and will keep your head warm. Easy to carry and the hottest look for the season! ...

Did You Know?: Club reservations are now being accepted

Friday Flyer - ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
Ellen Iacono, who has been active at the Senior Center since it began, is considering starting a class to teach people how to crochet. ...

Milan Fashion Week: Missoni

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
The knit techniques ranged from fine, gossamer-light and open-work crochet effects through to the familiar Missoni zigzags and a dense, geometric jacquard. ...

IWCC Shelby County Center offers March continuing education

Atlantic News Telegraph - ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
Crochet a Lapghan - Learn to crochet a granny square lapghan. Will also learn a different pattern block or design each week which could include a ...

Jocelynn Brown

DetNews.com - ‎Feb 13, 2009‎
"I learned to crochet from my mother when I was 8 years old and other than just a chain, my first completed project was an afghan. ...

Volunteer for project that salutes veterans

Bangor Daily News - ‎Feb 23, 2009‎
HAP volunteers from across the country will knit or crochet hat and scarf sets and slippers for the VA centers to distribute to veterans who need them. ...

Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival to start on Feb 14

Fibre2fashion.com - ‎Feb 5, 2009‎
Once again, the Greater Pittsburgh area's knit and crochet community is stepping forward to support The Salvation Army's efforts. The 5th Annual Pittsburgh ...

Organization of the Week: Knit 1, Purl TU

The Collegian online - ‎Feb 16, 2009‎
The group comes together to learn, show off our work, exchange tips and knit or crochet. Some people who come don’t know how and want to learn, ...

FEB. 15 ATCHAFALAYA VOICES: Writing from our readers

The Daily Advertiser - ‎Feb 15, 2009‎
3, 1928, brothers Clarence and Orlien Crochet were the driver and occupant of the rice truck. They stopped by to purchase liquor. ...

Company passes down to the next generation

Daily Comet - ‎Feb 15, 2009‎
Starting next year, “John is going to be the one who will be doing our floats and following in his grandfather’s footsteps,” Crochet said, though McGee will ...

Betty Jane Garver

Mansfield News Journal - ‎1 hour ago‎
Betty loved to crochet and was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Skip Stehle ...

It Takes A Shopaholic To Know A 'Shopaholic'

Hartford Courant - ‎Feb 12, 2009‎
Or I would cut off the extra limb, crochet the edges and cover the hole with an attractive leather patch. (Never mind that I could more easily do open heart ...

Beware the yarnbombers

Canada.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
Thus was born Knitta, the world's first gang of derring-do darners and crochet commandos. Their mandate is simple: cloak everything from bar stools to ...

A wonderful feeling of helpfulness

TheReporter.com - ‎Feb 23, 2009‎
This got me thinking: Perhaps more citizens of Vacaville who can knit or crochet could make gloves, mittens or scarves, as well as afghans, and donate these ...

Lydia O’Neal

Daily Comet - ‎Feb 12, 2009‎
Lydia Lucille Crochet O’Neal, 88, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 pm Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. Visitation will be from 10 am to ...

Stonington Continuing Education: You’re never too old to learn

Stonington Times - ‎Feb 18, 2009‎
Whether you’ve always wanted to pick up a crochet hook or a digital camera, try the tango or make goat cheese, Stonington Continuing Education offers a wide ...

Youth swimmers improve to 8-0

TownTimesNews.com - ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
13-18 200 Free Relay: J. Demirs, S. Blatherwick, Katie Crochet, S. White, 2:01.28; V. Mone, Y. Malik, C. Luddy, N. LeRoy, 2:18.84. ...

Fellman cabin 4

Los Angeles Times - ‎Feb 17, 2009‎
I made the curtains from old German velvet trimmed with crochet on the bottom and lined in cotton. They warm up the room, and when they're closed you can ...
Fellman cabin 13 Los Angeles Times

Finish, carpet can trip up a staricase

Kansas City Star - ‎Feb 7, 2009‎
Author Treena Crochet is especially adept at showing how to treat woodwork as an important element of interior architecture and design. ...

Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Cloche Hat

Babble Australia - ‎Feb 9, 2009‎
So you can only imagine how excited I was when I discovered this Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Cloche Hat. Click behind the fold to read more about this ...

Group knits outfits for new ministry

Point Pleasant Register - ‎Feb 16, 2009‎
“We knit or crochet anything when there is a need,” Tribble said. “This is a talent that God has given us to serve Him and others. ...

Bronx Arts Ensemble sets annual jazz concert

YourNabe.com - ‎Feb 12, 2009‎
The Bronx Council on the Arts and the Huntington Free Library present a free “lower-making crochet workshop on Sat., Feb. 21, from noon to 3 pm at the ...

Feb. 26 notes from the reuben hoar library

Littleton Independent - ‎12 hours ago‎
Bring in your knitting and crochet projects in progress, any questions, and completed projects for 'show-and-tell.' Crafters of all experience levels are ...

Organization knits to warm up needy

SJU The Hawk - ‎Feb 10, 2009‎
Currently, WUA is a nationwide organization comprised of volunteers who knit and crochet... afghans, clothing, and accessories to help those in need.

Animals seized from a Moss Bluff home

KPLC-TV - ‎Feb 7, 2009‎
Fisher's neighbor Larry Crochet says he knew she had a lot of animals but he thinks she had good intentions. "She's a very nice lady, she's a caring person. ...

Crochet News

Spring Knit & Crochet Show will be in Portland

The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
26, for the Spring 2009 Knit & Crochet Show that will be the Doubletree Hotel in Portland May 14-17. The show is The Knitting Guild Association's National ...

Crocheting to the music

The Original Irregular - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
Lorna Luce and Dory Coffren (the Weares sisters of Salem) crochet dish clothes recently, during the performance of A&E Hill Country Music at the Salem ...

Investigation stalls in crochet needle case

News Courier - ‎Feb 23, 2009‎
By Jean Cole The investigation into a man’s claim that he awoke with a crochet needle in his urethra appears to be stuck. Limestone County sheriff’s ...

AMIGURUMI, Grim Reapers and Zombies

NewsOK.com - ‎12 hours ago‎
There are several people on my Christmas list that need to get the Death amigurumi (the Grim Reaper in crochet), in their stocking. This is my therapy, ...

Calendar of Events

Russellville Courier - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
Community blood donations, 9 am to 5 pm, American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 1003 W. Main St. Strong Woman exercise 9 am, Crochet Club, Canasta and Pitch ...

Incinerator contractor files lien against city, others

SW Iowa News - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
Paul "Jack" Lewis, owner of Spencer Enterprises of Bedford was contracted to do the cement work for the foundation the incinerator sits on by Crochet ...

Art Openings, Events and Museums

The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - ‎7 hours ago‎
"I Crochet Portland" by Jo Hamilton will include her first attempt to crochet a painting of sorts. Opening reception 6-8 pm Thu, March 5; through March 31. ...

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Tri County Leader - ‎14 hours ago‎
She loves to get lost in a good book with the cat curled up in her lap and she still enjoys crocheting. "I learned to crochet watching my grandmother," ...

Hooked On Crochet : The All Impressive Afghan Crochet Pattern

마인드스포츠올림피아드 - ‎Feb 24, 2009‎
The other super thing about the wide variety of an afghan crochet pattern is that you can take on a project like this at any skill and experience level. ...

County Parks and Rec offering new crocheting class

Citrus Daily - Local Citrus County News - ‎Feb 22, 2009‎
The Citrus County Parks & Recreation Division is offering Crocheting classes at the Lecanto Community Building with instructor Laura Boetto. ...

Crocheting with care

Knoxville News Sentinel - ‎Feb 20, 2009‎
By Kristi L. Nelson (Contact) Reeseann Wyatt can barely remember a time in her life that she didn't have a crochet hook in her hand. ...

Man awakes wih crochet needle stuck into urethra

News Courier - ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
... night to Huntsville Hospital to take an unusual report from a man who told officers he’d awakened with a crochet needle stuck into his urethra. ...

Crocheting: Not just for grandmas

Rock Hill Herald (press release) - ‎Feb 21, 2009‎
By Andrew Dys - The Herald FORT MILL -- Certainly, the first thought when somebody mentions the word "crochet" is a granny in a chair. ...

Century celebration

Timmins Daily Press - ‎1 hour ago‎
She loved to sew, crochet and knit and would even purchase old coats and make them into pants for her children. Among Vien's passions was her Catholic ...

Need to knit? Crave Crochet? Borrow a page from these

Bangor Daily News - ‎Feb 16, 2009‎
By Ardeana Hamlin Wrap it up and scarf it up with Kristin Omdahl’s book “Wrapped in Crochet: Scarves, Wraps and Shawls.” The book’s scarf section features ...

Bristow/Brentsville/Nokesville community events

Inside NoVA - ‎8 hours ago‎
Thursday, 6 pm, Nokesville Neighborhood Library hosts its weekly knitting and crochet class. » Friday, March 6, 7 pm, the Brentsville District High School ...

Down Cellar in Basking Ridge has a knack for knitting

Scarlet Scuttlebutt - ‎Feb 24, 2009‎
An open crochet meeting is held the third Wednesday of each month. Advice and conversation are included. Smalley said her shop is filled with creative ...

Knit & Crochet Festival to offer classes, shopping

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - ‎Feb 10, 2009‎
"He makes knitting needles, also, and crochet hooks," says festival organizer Barb Grossman of O'Hara. Last year, more than 1500 people from multiple states ...

Hats off to the troops: Mesquite seniors knit caps for soldiers ...

Star Community Newspapers - ‎Feb 22, 2009‎
West was eager to help McKee with the knitted and crochet caps project. The military holds a special place in West’s heart -- her husband and five of her ...

Charity knitting and crochet group meets up at Charity Craft Center

Community Impact Newspaper - ‎Feb 16, 2009‎
Jodi Rogers of Texas Home Health Hospice will lead a charity knitting and crochet group at the Charity Craft Center located at The Stitching Studio, ...

At Your Library

Chetek Alert - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
Projects in "Wrapped in Crochet," by Kristin Omdahl, highlight unusual edgings and motifs, colorwork, lace, ruffles, tiers and more. ...

Orangeburg Crochet Club honors members, supporters

Orangeburg Times Democrat - ‎Feb 15, 2009‎
Decked out in red and sporting their distinctive crocheted berets, the Orangeburg Crochet... Club honored the spirit of St. Valentine and club members at their

Spreading warmth a stitch at a time

Midland Mirror - ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
Liz Cascagnette loves to knit and crochet, and is hoping to turn her passion into a helping hand by starting a local chapter of the Blankets for Canada ...

Engineer hooked into a second career making crochet designs

Pittsburgh Post Gazette - ‎Feb 9, 2009‎
By Susan Banks, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette What do you get when you cross a structural engineer with a crochet enthusiast? You get Robyn Chachula, ...

Crafters sew up comfort for kids

Cherry Hill Courier Post - ‎Feb 22, 2009‎
The volunteers packed a room and gathered around long tables to knit, crochet, sew or quilt blankets. "Some people have something they've been working on ...

Tights fit

London Free Press - ‎Feb 23, 2009‎
Open weave crochet knits, patterns and sparkling dress sheers are gussied up in grey. Purple breaks away from neutral territory as a strong winter accent ...

Art Night Out- Crochet Wire & Bead Cuff

MaineToday.com - ‎Feb 13, 2009‎
Using a simple crochet technique, you will combine fine wire with pearls and semiprecious stone chips into a darling cuff bracelet. ...

Arts and Crafts

Washington Post - ‎21 hours ago‎
Instruction in cross-stitch, crochet, knitting and needlepoint. $2 drop-in fee. Register. 540-822-5284. STERLING RURITAN CLUB, 7 pm Thursdays, ...

Big-Time Baller

ESPN - ‎Feb 18, 2009‎
Does that include learning to crochet? "No," Dailey replies immediately. "I don't want to get beat up around the locker room, you know what I mean? ...

Musotica Launches Women’s Crochet Beachwear Line

PR.com (press release) - ‎Feb 3, 2009‎
Sarah Wallner, owner and designer of Musotica Wear launches sexy-fashionable crocheted... bathing suit and bikini for women who want to look sexy.
St Patrick's Day Women's Sweater. Save $50.