Best Gifts for Crocheters 2025

Best Gifts For the Crocheter for 2025

This list of the best gifts for the crocheter is going to provide you with my very favorite crochet essentials or even those ultimate wish list items! This list makes the perfect gift guide for a significant other or as a wish list for every crocheter!  These are...

c2c Christmas crochet patterns all free!

C2C Christmas Crochet Patterns

Looking for free c2c Christmas crochet patterns? I have compiled a list of the best C2C Christmas patterns - perfect for yourself or to gift to someone you love. I learned the corner to corner (c2c) crochet technique a few years ago and I just love it now. One of my...

Crochet Beach Bag free patterns

Crochet Beach Bags for Summer!

Soak up the sun and hit the shore in style with this pattern roundup of free crochet beach bags! Whether you're planning a relaxing day at the beach or gearing up for vibrant summer adventures, these chic and functional crochet beach bags are your perfect companions....

Crochet Sampler Blanket for Winter

Crochet Sampler Blanket for Winter!

A crochet sampler blanket perfect for a Winter's Night crochet! The Winter's Night Rhapsody Stitch Sampler Blanket is a free crochet pattern for a stitch sampler style throw that will brighten the long winter days! My love for crochet stitch sampler blankets began...

Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern from a Rectangle

A quick and easy bulky crochet hat pattern that is perfect for keeping warm all winter long! This simple crochet hat is made from a rectangle using a crochet stitch that looks like knit. This easy crochet hat uses just one easy stitch to create an...

Crochet Rectangle tutorial

Crochet Rectangle Blanket in ANY size! So Easy!

Learn the formula for making any size crochet rectangle with this tutorial! Learning how to create simple shapes is a fundamental crochet skill that opens up a world of possibilities in crochet. A crochet rectangle is an essential and versatile shape in crochet...

Crochet Pocket Shawl free crochet pattern

Crochet Pocket Shawl Free Pattern

A beautiful crochet pocket shawl with gorgeous texture and bright pops of color is the perfect addition to your fall and winter wardrobe! A crochet pocket shawl showcasing intricate textured stitch details, vibrant colors, and finished with fun boho-inspired...

Easter crochet cup cozy set of patterns

Easter Crochet Cup Cozy set of free patterns

Three Easter crochet cup cozy patterns are free crochet patterns by Nana's Crafty Home! These adorable cup cozy patterns make cute Easter gifts for friends and family! I have a little lamb, hatching baby chick and a cute little bunny cozy all free patterns. I so love...

Lamb crochet towel holder pattern

Lamb Crochet Towel Holder free crochet pattern

A Lamb Crochet Towel Holder is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! Time for another towel topper perfect for your spring or Easter kitchen home decor! This adorable lamb towel holder works up quickly and easily just in time to decorate for Easter. This lamb...

pumpkin crochet square

Crochet Pumpkin Square free crochet pattern!

This crochet pumpkin square is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! An adorable and whimsical crochet pumpkin is the second square in my Fall Squares Blanket pattern! This Fall / Thanksgiving themed blanket has 9 unique squares that together make an...

happy crochet sun towel topper patterns

Crochet Sun Towel Topper free crochet pattern

A crochet sun towel topper is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! I love a fun towel topper and currently have many seasonal patterns for towel toppers already on the blog.  A large portion of them are more Christmas themed and I wanted to add a couple...

Pom Pom crochet border tutorial

Crochet Pom Pom Border crochet pattern & tutorial

Learn how to add a crochet pom pom border with this complete photo and video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! I just finished releasing a brand new crochet blanket pattern the Winter’s Night Rhapsody Blanket as a crochet a long and the pom pom border is the...

crochet scarf with fringe pattern

Crochet Scarf With Fringe free crochet pattern!

A crochet scarf with fringe is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The Diamond Tessera Fringe Scarf is crocheted with the Nesting V-stitch which I first used in my Winter's Night Rhapsody Stitch Sampler Blanket I released earlier this year. I fell so much in...

Add Fringe Tutorial

Crochet Fringe | How to Add Fringe to any Project!

This crochet fringe tutorial will show you how to add fringe to any knit or crochet project including ponchos, scarves, blankets or really anything else begging for fringe! Fringe is a decorative element attached to the ends of scarves, shawls, garments, home decor or...

parquet crochet stitch tutorial

Easy Parquet Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

The Parquet crochet Stitch is a free crochet stitch tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! The easy, beginner-friendly parquet crochet stitch is a simple two-row repeat that would be perfect for blankets and so much more. I will be releasing the Winter's Night Rhapsody...

Top Crochet Christmas Patterns Free

Top Crochet Christmas Patterns Free

Crochet Christmas Patterns free patterns by Nana's Crafty Home! I could design Christmas patterns all year round!  In fact, I will usually start designing new Christmas patterns for the next year right after Christmas is over.  So Christmas fun never really...

Interlocking puff crochet stitch tutorial

Interlocking Puff Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Interlocking Puff Crochet Stitch photo and video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! The Interlocking Puff Crochet Stitch is a beautifully textured puff stitch pattern that creates a lovely fabric texture.  The puff stitches end up looking woven together creating a...

Crochet Spider Applique free crochet pattern

Crochet Spider Applique free crochet pattern

A quick and easy Crochet Spider Applique is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! I am working on a new design that will be released soon - the Black Cat Towel Topper - which incorporates a spider in the design.  I wanted an easy crochet spider pattern...

Alpine Stitch Crochet Pattern tutorial

Alpine Stitch Crochet Stitch Photo and Video Tutorial

Learn the Alpine Stitch crochet stitch pattern with this complete photo and video tutorial by Nana’s Crafty Home. The Alpine Stitch crochet stitch pattern is so beautifully textured using front post stitches worked around stitches from a previous row creating a very...

Gnome Couch Pillow free crochet pattern

Crochet Gnome Pillow Draft Dodger free pattern

The Crochet Gnome Pillow Draft Dodger is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home This adorable crochet gnome can be used as a bed or couch gnome crochet pillow as well as a draft dodger for your door. Perfect addition to your home decor for any gnome lover! Door...

Apple cup cozy pattern

Learn How to Cross Stitch on Single Crochet Tutorial

Learn how to cross stitch on single crochet with this complete tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! My Beginner Coffee Cup Cozy pattern uses single crochet stitches for a simple, beginner-friendly crochet pattern. I wanted to add a touch of color to my cup cozies so I...

crab stitch crochet free tutorial

Crab Stitch Crochet Tutorial

Learn Crab Stitch Crochet with this complete photo and video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! The Crab Stitch also known as the Reverse Single Crochet Stitch (rsc) is a stitch used frequently for decorative edging in crochet. Perfect for adding as your final touch to...

deer crochet hot pad pattern

Crochet Reindeer Pattern free Hot Pad

A Crochet Reindeer Pattern for a cute crochet reindeer hot pad by Nana's Crafty Home! This adorable crochet reindeer pattern works up quickly and easily - and makes a perfect addition to your kitchen holiday home decor. I had a cute sewn reindeer pot holder for...

c2c rectangle crochet tutorial

C2C Crochet Rectangle Tutorial

Learn how to make C2C Crochet in a rectangle with this complete photo and video corner to corner (c2c) crochet tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! I design a lot of c2c crochet patterns and one of the questions I get asked the most is "How do I make a c2c crochet project...

Sunflower free crochet patterns

Sunflower Crochet Patterns

Looking for off of the sunflower crochet patterns at Nana's Crafty Home? Here is a list of my best free sunflower crochet patterns! If you love sunflowers as much as I do - you are in the right place! I have always loved sunflowers. They are such a bright and cheerful...

Crochet Cactus Blanket free pattern

Crochet Cactus Blanket free pattern

A crochet C2C Cactus Blanket is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The Southwest Desert Sun & Cactus crochet blanket is just gorgeous - so vibrant, bold and bright! You can just feel how hot that sun is can't you? Several years ago my husband and I went...

free crochet Sunflower Pattern

Crochet Placemat Sunflower Pattern

The Gingham Crochet Placemat Sunflower Pattern is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! A sunflower pattern to add a bright and cheerful touch to your dining room home decor. This tapestry crochet pattern is so gorgeous with a modern gingham plaid border and...

Sea Life Crochet Blanket Border

Curling Waves Crochet Border tutorial

The Curling Waves Crochet Border is a crochet border with a unique ocean wave-like appearance. An easy two row stitch pattern with a lot of wow factor! I recently finished up my Sea Life C2C Blanket series - a set of 12 different sea themed C2C (corner to corner)...

seashell crochet pattern

Seashell Crochet Pattern free C2C Graph

The Clam Seashell Crochet pattern is a free c2c graph by Nana's Crafty Home! The Clam Seashell Crochet Pattern square is the twelfth square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous eleven – the Fish C2C Square, Whale C2C...

Conch Shell C2C Square

Shell Crochet Pattern free C2C graph

The Shell Crochet Pattern is a free C2C (corner to corner) graph by Nana's Crafty Home! The Conch Shell Crochet Pattern square is the eleventh square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous ten – the Fish C2C Square, Whale C2C...

Crochet Jellyfish pattern

Crochet Jellyfish Pattern free C2C Graph

The Crochet Jellyfish Pattern is a free C2C (corner to corner) graph by Nana's Crafty Home! The Crochet Jellyfish Pattern square is the tenth square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous nine – the Fish C2C Square, Whale C2C...

mermaid crochet pattern graph

Mermaid Pattern free crochet c2c graph

The Mermaid Pattern is a free crochet c2c graph by Nana's Crafty Home! The Mermaid Pattern square is the ninth square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous eight – the Fish C2C Square, Whale C2C Square, Crab C2C...

crochet turtle pattern

Crochet Turtle Pattern free C2C Graph

The Crochet Turtle Crochet pattern is a free c2c (corner to corner) graph by Nana's Crafty Home! The Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern square is the eighth square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous seven – the Fish C2C Square, Whale...

stingray free c2c graph pattern

Crochet Stingray C2C free pattern

This crochet Stingray C2C square is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The crochet Stingray square is the seventh square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous six – the Fish C2C Square, Whale C2C Square, Crab C2C...

octopus crochet pattern

Crochet Octopus free C2C graph pattern

This Crochet Octopus is a free c2c (corner to corner) graph and a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The crochet Octopus square is the fifth square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous four – the Fish C2C Square, Whale...

crochet seahorse

Crochet Seahorse free c2c graph pattern

The Crochet Seahorse pattern is a free crochet pattern for a crochet seahorse c2c square by Nana's Crafty Home! The crochet Seahorse square is the fourth square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous three – the Fish C2C...

Crochet Crab Pattern

Crochet Crab Pattern free c2c graph

The Crochet Crab pattern is a free corner to corner (c2c) crochet square pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The Crab C2C square is the third square in the Sea Life C2C Blanket series. You can also find the previous two - the Fish C2C Square and the Whale C2C Squares on...

Our Sweet Nina

Our Sweet Nina

This post is the most difficult I have had to write and the most personal. Our dear, sweet and beloved granddaughter, Julianna "Nina" was recently diagnosed with aggressive, non-operable brain cancer. There aren't words to describe how quickly our lives became a...

crochet whale pattern

Crochet Whale Pattern free c2c graph

This crochet whale pattern is a free c2c (corner to corner) crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The crochet whale pattern is the second square in my Sea Life C2C graph series. If you missed the first one - go check out the Fish C2C Square which is also a free...

fish crochet pattern

Crochet Fish Pattern free c2c pattern

A fish crochet pattern that is quick & easy with corner to corner (c2c) crochet! A free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home. One of our favorite things to do is go to the Omaha's Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium is one of our very...

crochet gnome towel topper

Crochet Viking Gnome Towel Topper

The Crochet Viking Gnome Towel Topper is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! Do you know a man that has everything? How about an adorable yet fierce crochet nordic viking gnome towel topper that they can add to their bbq grill or add to the wet bar in their...

Boho Market Bag flat

Crochet Bag Pattern

This crochet bag pattern is easy and fun to make. A boho retro style with a unique twist on the granny crochet stitch!  A free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! This crochet bag pattern works up quickly with the fun modern stacked granny stitch and...

crochet modern granny blanket

Granny Stripe Crochet Blanket

A modern beginner friendly granny stripe crochet blanket and free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! This free crochet granny block blanket pattern is for a lovely afghan made with the crochet block stitch.  This blanket is fun to make and so pretty to look at!...

Easy crochet baby blanket

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

This easy crochet baby blanket is a free crochet pattern for a beginner friendly & a beautifully textured unisex baby blanket.  Combining a textured stitch for the main body of the blanket using front and back post double crochets and a flat faux knit stitch for...

Gingham Bunny Placemat free crochet pattern

Bunny Crochet Placemat Free Crochet Pattern

The Bunny crochet Placemat is a free tapestry crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! So many of you loved my Gingham Bunny Table Runner and I had a lot of requests for the matching placemat. I just love how this bunny placemat turned out surrounded by gingham plaid....

Bunny C2C Throw Graphgan Free crochet Pattern

Bunny C2C Crochet Throw free crochet pattern

The Bunny C2C crochet blanket is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! This cute and cuddly bunny c2c throw is so soft and squishy! The kiddos are going to love this blanket for Easter or any time of the year. I wanted to crochet a blanket for Easter for my...

Lamb Cup Basket free crochet pattern

Crochet Lamb Cup Basket free crochet pattern

The Lamb Cup is a free crochet pattern for an adorable miniature lamb basket by Nana's Crafty Home! I mentioned my love of all things lamb when I designed the Sheep Granny Square Blanket. And probably because I have always loved them, one of my (I mean my grandkid's...

Bunny Gnome Egg Cozy free crochet pattern

Gnome Bunny Egg Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

The adorable Gnome Bunny Egg Cozy is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! This Gnome Bunny Egg Cozy is so cute and is the perfect last minute make for Easter. Works up so quickly in scrap yarn - you'll be able to add at least one to everyone's basket this...

Learn how to crochet the Offset V-Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Offset V-Stitch Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Offset V-stitch with this complete photo and video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! While designing the Bijou Asymmetrical Poncho, I wanted a light and lacy stitch for a lighter warmer weather option. I wanted an open stitch with a lot of drape...

Spring Lark Asymmetrical Scarf free crochet pattern

Asymmetrical Crochet Scarf free crochet pattern

This asymmetrical crochet scarf is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! The Spring Lark Scarf is a fun and easy crochet scarf with lovely texture in light spring colors. A lovely layering option as we move to warmer weather! Crochet Asymmetrical Scarf Pattern...

24 Hats by Kristin Omdahl book review

24 Crochet Hats Book Review

I recently had the honor and pleasure of reviewing the book, "24 Crochet Hats" by Kristin Omdahl!* This book of 24 crochet hats has something for everyone! With interesting techniques and inclusive sizing for men, women, children & babies. *This post contains...

Flower Easter Basket free crochet pattern

Flower Easter Basket Free Crochet Pattern

The Flower Easter Basket is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! This cute little Easter basket is easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the littles this Easter! The basket works up quickly in bulky yarn with beginner friendly stitches - you only need to...

How to crochet Picot stitch tutorial

How to Crochet Picot Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Picot Crochet Stitch with this complete photo and video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home. The Picot Crochet Stitch is a great way to add a little bit of "extra" to a crochet project - a bump of texture that can add just the right finishing touch...

Textured Crochet Hat Marjorie Hat free crochet pattern

Textured Crochet Hat free pattern

The Marjorie Hat is a textured stitch sampler crochet hat and a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! Once I completed the Marjorie Pocket Scarf I knew that these stitches would look fantastic in a hat and wanted to share that design with you as well. And I had...

How to sew top of crochet hat closed tutorial

How to Sew the Top of a Crochet or Knit Hat Closed

Learn how to sew the top of a crochet or knit hat closed with this complete tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! Several of the free hat patterns I have on my blog are either worked from the bottom up or worked as flat rectangles which are folded, seamed and then sewn shut...

infinity scarf crochet pattern

Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern

The Uptown Infinity Scarf crochet pattern is a crochet pattern for a brioche knit look infinity scarf by Nana's Crafty Home! 1. Uptown Infinity Scarf Originally seen in the Crochet for Me Bundle which is no longer available, I am now making this crochet pattern...

Crochet bobble headband free pattern

Crochet Bobble Headband or Cowl Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a crochet bobble headband - the Bodacious Bobbles Headband with this complete video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! The Bodacious Bobbles Headband works up really quickly in super bulky yarn - just in time for Christmas! So much amazing texture...

Crochet bobble Stitch tutorial

Crochet Bobble Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Bobble Crochet Stitch with this complete photo and video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! I love how textured this stitch is and you are only using single & double crochet stitches to create it! I have a brand new free crochet pattern...

Fur Tree Yarn Craft Tutorial

Shabby Chic Fur Christmas Tree Yarn Craft Tutorial

Learn how to make a shabby chic faux fur Christmas Tree yarn craft for your holiday home decor with this tutorial! I have been seeing fancy tree displays all over the place this year and I knew this would be the perfect way to use up some of my fur yarn stash! And it...

Snow Globe Towel Topper Free Crochet Pattern

Snow Globe Towel Topper Free Crochet Pattern

This Snow Globe Towel Topper is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! I have been designing towel toppers over the last year that use a 3" ring crocheted inside so you can remove the towel for easy washing. This theme began with my Gnome Towel Topper which was...

Mountain Trail Stitch Tutorial

Mountain Trail Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Mountain Trail Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! This stitch is a variation of the stitch I used for one of my first crochet patterns on the blog - the Just Peachy Hat pattern. This stitch variation...

Tunisian Crochet Hat free crochet pattern looks knit!

Tunisian Crochet Hat Free Pattern Looks Knit!

The Marci Hat is a Tunisian Crochet Hat free pattern that looks knit! The Marci Hat was designed as part of the Crochet Cancer Challenge and I am now offering it as a free crochet pattern on the blog. This is my first Tunisian Crochet pattern design and I am so...

Gnome Tissue Box Cover free crochet pattern

Gnome Tissue Box Cover Free Crochet Pattern

The Gnome Tissue Box Cover is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! My Gnome Towel Topper crochet pattern was such a BIG hit last year I just knew I had to design another gnome pattern this year. And I think you are going to love this adorable Gnome Tissue Box...

Highland Twist Headband complete video tutorial

Highland Twist Headband Free Crochet Video Tutorial

A crochet headband video tutorial for the Highland Twist Headband which is a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! Learn how to make this 30-minute bulky modern twist head band that has beautiful texture! Made with simple half double crochet stitches worked in...

Tunisian Crochet Ribbing Tutorial

Tunisian Crochet Ribbing Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet Tunisian Crochet Ribbing with this complete tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! Tunisian Crochet Ribbing is created by combining the Tunisian Knit Stitch with the Tunisian Purl Stitch. The end result looks like standard knit ribbing! I will be showing...

Tunisian Crochet Purl Stitch video tutorial

Tunisian Crochet Purl Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Tunisian Purl Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! With my first Tunisian Crochet pattern releasing soon, I wanted to get some tutorials out so you can practice and learn before the pattern releases. And...

Tunisian Knit Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Tunisian Crochet Knit Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Tunisian Knit Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! With my first Tunisian Crochet pattern releasing soon, I wanted to get some tutorials out so you can practice and learn before the pattern releases. And...

Granny Square Scarf free crochet pattern

Granny Square Scarf free crochet pattern

The Ferris Wheel Boho Granny Square Scarf is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! This granny square scarf is a match to the Ferris wheel Granny Square Hat which is also a free pattern on the blog. Featuring simple granny squares at the bottom edges of the...

Linked Double Crochet Stitch Video Tutorial

Linked Double Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Linked Double Crochet Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial by Nana's Crafty Home! Linked Double Crochet Stitch Details The Linked Double Crochet Stitch is a fabulous (and simple!) variation of the double crochet stitch which...

Kitty Cat Hat free crochet pattern

Kitty Cat Crochet Hat Free Crochet Pattern

This cute kitty cat face hat looks like knit but is really crochet and it is a free pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! My oldest granddaughter is and always has been cat crazy. She loves anything cat and in fact every item on her Christmas wish list last year was cat...

Owl C2C Sack Hat

Owl C2C Sack Hat free crochet pattern

The Owl C2C Sack Hat is a free crochet pattern for a super cute owl corner to corner crochet hat! After designing the Owl C2C Scarf I just knew I had to design the matching hat. So cute and quick to make, this hat and matching scarf would make perfect gifts for any...

How to crochet Romanian cord tutorial

How to crochet a Romanian Cord Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a Romanian crochet cord with this complete photo & video tutorial! Honestly, if you only learn how to crochet one cord this is definitely the one! However, if you are looking to make a more stretchy cord I have another cord tutorial to learn...

Sunflower Coaster crochet pattern

Sunflower Coaster Crochet Pattern

The Sunflower Coaster crochet pattern is a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! I love all things sunflower! Today, I'm excited to share with you a delightful new crochet pattern that's perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to your home: a crochet sunflower...

Sunflower Towel Topper crochet pattern flat

Sunflower Crochet Towel Topper free pattern

The Sunflower Crochet Towel Topper is a free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! My obsession with this style of towel topper started with my Gnome Towel Topper last Christmas. I made it with a plastic ring that is crocheted directly into the towel topper which...

Star C2C Pillow free crochet pattern chair

Star Crochet C2C Pillow free crochet pattern

The Rustic Country Star C2C Pillow is a free crochet pattern for a festive & fun c2c pillow! I was asked by Happily Hooked Magazine to provide a video master course on the C2C technique complete with accompanying patterns so those learning could put their newfound...

Sew c2c panels together tutorial seam is invisible!

How to Sew C2C Panels Together Tutorial

Learn how to sew C2C Panels together with this complete photo & video tutorial! I recently shared a tutorial for how to add a border for C2C projects and with a brand new free Star C2C Pillow pattern coming out in the next few days, I wanted to share a tutorial...

Add Border in C2C corner to corner tutorial

How to add Border in C2C (corner to corner) Tutorial

Learn how to add a border in c2c tutorial (corner to corner) crochet projects with this complete tutorial! I love c2c projects and have several designs already available on the blog as well as beginning c2c tutorials to help you master this fun crochet technique. I...

Flower Meadow Blanket free crochet pattern close up

Flower Meadow Blanket Complete Video Tutorial

Here is the Flower Meadow Blanket free crochet pattern complete video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! The Flower Meadow Blanket is a delight to make & gift - made with a simple one-row repeat and with a stunning flower edge detail! The Flower Meadow Blanket is...

Flower Garden Diamond Coaster free crochet pattern

Coaster Crochet Pattern Free Crochet Pattern

A coaster crochet pattern free mug rug crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! Looking for a fun boho style addition to your home decor? This Flower Garden Diamond Coaster crochet pattern free mug rug pattern is fun, easy to make & work up really quickly using...

Puff Edge Border Crochet Stitch Flat

Puff Edge Border Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Puff Edge Border crochet stitch with this tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! The Puff Edge Border Crochet Stitch tutorial is part of the Spring Rhapsody Blanket CAL Stitch series by Nana’s Crafty Home. If you would like more details...

Wattle Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial Complete

Wattle Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Wattle Stitch with this complete tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! The Wattle Crochet Stitch tutorial is part of the Spring Rhapsody Blanket CAL Stitch series by Nana’s Crafty Home. If you would like more details about the Spring...

Strawberry Crochet Stitch Tutorial Complete

Strawberry Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Strawberry Crochet Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! The Strawberry Crochet Stitch tutorial is part of the Spring Rhapsody Blanket CAL Stitch series by Nana’s Crafty Home. If you would like...

Braided Loops Crochet Stitch complete

Braided Loops Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Braided Loops Crochet Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! The Braided Loops Crochet Stitch tutorial is part of the Spring Rhapsody Blanket CAL Stitch series by Nana’s Crafty Home. If you would...

Chainless Starting Double Crochet Tutorial

Chainless Starting Double Crochet Tutorial (csdc)

Learn how to crochet the Chainless Starting DC (double crochet) stitch (csdc) with this tutorial! I am always looking for ways to improve the look of my finished crochet projects and there are so many different tips and tricks out there to do this. The Chainless...

Heart C2C Child Apron free crochet pattern

Heart C2C Child Apron free crochet pattern

Here is a cute Valentine's Day Heart C2C Child's Apron - a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home. The perfect Valentine's Day gift for your little chef! I have several granddaughters that love to help out in the kitchen so I wanted to design a Valentine's Day...

Love C2C Sherpa Pillow Free Crochet Pattern

Love C2C Sherpa Pillow free crochet pattern

The Love C2C Sherpa Pillow is a free crochet pattern for a fun, modern & trendy pillow - the perfect way to add some love to your home decor! I LOVE pillows - I cannot sit on the couch without a pillow in my lap - and I really enjoy pillows with texture. There is...

Sedona Ruana Wrap Cord Process

How to Crochet a Cord Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a cord using the half double crochet stitch with this complete video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! I recently designed the Sedona Ruana Wrap which is a free crochet pattern and I wanted it to have a cord for the waist. I wanted something...

Crossed Half Double Crochet Stitch Video Tutorial

Crossed Half Double Crochet Stitch Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Crossed Half Double Crochet Stitch with this complete photo and video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! I will be having a brand new free crochet pattern coming to the blog in the next few days - the Curvy Girl Cape Poncho - and wanted to have...

crochet wrap with arm holes pattern

Crochet Wrap with Arm Holes Free Pattern

This easy crochet wrap with arm holes is a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! Get a free crochet pattern for a stylish wrap with arm holes you can wear multiple ways. Made with simple crochet stitches and easy construction! Is there anything better than...

Harvest Herringbone Color Block Triangle Scarf free crochet pattern video tutorial

Modern Crochet Scarf Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a modern crochet scarf - a "looks like knit" Herringbone Color Block Triangle Scarf with this complete Video Tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! Do you love crochet that looks knit? This Triangle Scarf is made with the Herringbone Half Double Crochet...

How to wet block yarn crochet projects tutorial

How to Wet Block Crochet Projects Tutorial

Learn how to wet block your crochet project with this tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! If you have been working on the Autumn Rhapsody Blanket or are making the Sunflower Stitch, you may find this tutorial helpful. But, if you haven't blocked your crochet projects in...

Sedge Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Sedge Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn the Sedge Crochet Stitch with this Photo & Video Tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! This is the 9th Stitch Tutorial in the Autumn Rhapsody Blanket CAL stitch tutorial series! This tutorial completes the main part of the blanket before we move on to the border!...

Flower Mum Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Flower Mum Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Here is the Flower Mum Crochet stitch Photo & Video Tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! I am so excited to share this tutorial with you! I designed this stitch for my Autumn Rhapsody Stitch Sampler Blanket which is being released as a CAL (Crochet a Long)...

Single Crochet Spike Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Spike Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn the Spike Single Crochet Stitch with this complete photo and video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! This is the 6th tutorial in the Autumn Rhapsody Blanket CAL stitch tutorial series. This tutorial will get us through Part 2 of the Blanket. If you missed any of...

Granny Spike Crochet Stitch Photo and Video Tutorial

Granny Spike Crochet Stitch Photo and Video Tutorial

Learn the Granny Spike Crochet Stitch with this complete tutorial here at Nana's Crafty Home! This tutorial is the 4th in my Autumn Rhapsody Blanket CAL stitch tutorial series. This tutorial will get you through the last section of Part 1 of this amazing Fall themed...

Falling Leaves Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Falling Leaves Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Learn the Falling Leaves Crochet Stitch with this complete photo and video tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! This is the third stitch tutorial in my Autumn Rhapsody Blanket tutorial series! If you missed the first two you can find those here: Lemon Peel Stitch Sunflower...

Lemon Peel Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Lemon Peel Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

This Lemon Peel Crochet Stitch tutorial will teach you how to make a beautifully textured stitch using basic stitches -- just double and single crochet stitches! The Autumn Rhapsody Blanket crochet pattern will be released very soon - the CAL begins on 09/09/19 - and...

Lace Cluster Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Easy Lace Clusters Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Here is the Easy Lace Clusters Crochet Stitch Tutorial at Nana's Crafty Home! This stitch is really easy and a great way to learn and/or practice the puff stitch. The puff stitch is really popular in crochet designs and is a great way to add texture and visual appeal...

Boho Vest Triangle Trio Free Crochet Pattern

Boho Vest Triangle Trio Free Crochet Pattern

The Triangle Trio Boho Vest is a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! Featuring a simple beginner friendly pattern made from 3 identical triangles sewn together! I am so in love with this Triangle Vest! One of my favorite crochet loves is making triangle...

Love Bear Rainbow Baby Blanket video tutorial

Love Bear Rainbow Baby Blanket Complete Tutorial

Here is the complete video tutorial for the Love Bear Rainbow Baby Blanket a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! This round baby blanket was a joy to design and make! A simple circle pattern with the addition of popcorn stitches to create the textured clouds...

Rainbow Baby Free Crochet Pattern Roundup at Nana's Crafty Home

Rainbow Baby Free Crochet Pattern Roundup

A Rainbow Baby free crochet pattern roundup at Nana's Crafty Home! Looking for a crochet pattern for an expected Rainbow Baby or just love rainbows? This list of free patterns will be sure to inspire you with their bright and beautifully colored rainbow colors!...

Ruana Wrap free crochet pattern roundup

Ruana Wrap Free Crochet Pattern Roundup

Looking for Ruana Wrap crochet inspiration? Look no further than this list of free Ruana Wrap crochet patterns! Ruana Wrap free crochet pattern roundup I just love to make (and wear) easy patterns that don't require a lot of thought in construction and can just be...

Silt Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Silt Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

The Silt Crochet Stitch photo and video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to master this beautifully textured stitch! An easy two row repeat using simple and basic beginner crochet stitches yet with a lovely textured finish. I love learning new...

Balloon Stitch Slouchy Hat Free Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial

Balloon Stitch Slouchy Hat Complete Video Tutorial

Here is the complete video tutorial for the Balloon Stitch Slouchy Hat a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! I just love this hat! So beautifully textured and wonderfully unique with the Balloon Stitch. Don't be intimidated by this stitch if you have never...

Embrace Hand Muff Crochet Pattern + Knitcrate Giveaway

Embrace Hand Muff Crochet Pattern

I have been so excited for this pattern and giveaway! The Embrace Hand Muff crochet pattern is part of a collaboration with Knitcrate. Embrace Hand Muff photo courtesy Knitcrate Knitcrate is a yarn subscription service where you get a box of wonderful yarn goodness...

Heart C2C Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Heart C2C Hat Free Crochet Pattern

The Heart C2C Hat is a free crochet pattern for a super adorable hat using the corner to corner (C2C) technique! This is the matching companion to the Heart C2C Scarf pattern that is also a free pattern on the website. I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn!* for my...

Heart C2C Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Heart C2C Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

The Heart C2C Scarf is a free crochet pattern perfect since February is just around the corner and time to think about St. Valentine's Day crochet! I am currently a little bit obsessed with the Corner to Corner (C2C) crochet technique! After releasing the Unicorn C2C...

Unicorn Free Crochet Pattern Roundup

Free Unicorn Crochet Pattern Roundup

Do you love unicorns as much as I (and my grand girls) do? These 9 crochet patterns are all free and perfect for the unicorn lover in your life! Unicorn Cupcake Beanie by Krazy Kabbage The Unicorn Cupcake Beanie by Krazy Kabbage is a mix between a cupcake and unicorn...

Unicorn C2C Scarf Video free crochet pattern

Unicorn Scarf C2C Crochet Tutorial

Here is the complete video tutorial so you can learn how to crochet the Unicorn Scarf which is a free pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! Have you ever crocheted with the Corner to Corner (C2C) technique? No? Not a problem -- this video tutorial explains the basics of...

Stained Glass Dragon Scales Bandana Cowl video tutorial

Stained Glass Dragon Scales Bandana Cowl Tutorial

Here is the complete video tutorial for the Stained Glass Dragon Scales Bandana Cowl a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! This cowl is so much fun to make and it works up quickly with just 1 ball of Red Heart Unforgettable yarn!* *This post contains affiliate...

Fast Track Head Wrap Ear Warmer free crochet pattern video tutorial

Fast Track Head Wrap Ear Warmer Tutorial

Here is the complete video tutorial for the Fast Track Head Wrap Ear Warmer a free pattern at Nana's Crafty Home! This pattern works up so quickly -- start to finish less than 1 hour! *This post contains affiliate links.  You can click on any yarn or material...

Christmas Blessings Stocking Complete Video Tutorial

Christmas Blessings Stocking Complete Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the Christmas Blessings Stocking a free crochet pattern at Nana's Crafty Home with this complete video tutorial! Classic and easy design make for the perfect addition to your Holiday decor! Have you ever worked cross stitch on crochet before?...

Wacky Waddles Turkey Hat a free crochet pattern

Wacky Waddles Turkey Hat Free Crochet Pattern

The Wacky Waddles Turkey Hat is a free crochet hat pattern that is so fun, easy, cute and fast! I recently released the Light Me Up Snowman Hat pattern and when I finished it I realized it would be the perfect base pattern for a Thanksgiving Turkey Hat!  I really...

Wacky Waddles Turkey Hat a free crochet pattern

Simple Chevron Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Here is a tutorial for a simple chevron crochet stitch! I used this stitch to make the feather for my Wacky Waddles Turkey Hat which is a free crochet pattern on my website. This is a fun and easy stitch pattern which can be used in so many different ways!  I love the...

Light Me Up Snowman Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Light Me Up Snowman Hat Complete Video Tutorial

Here is the complete video tutorial for the Light Me Up Snowman Hat which is a free crochet pattern on the blog! This cute, fun and easy hat is the perfect antidote to a dreary winter's day and certain to light up anyone's day! The hat is easily customizable to any...

Light me Up Snowman Hat free crochet pattern

Light Me Up Snowman Hat Free Crochet Pattern

The Light Me Up Snowman Hat is a free crochet pattern for the most adorable snowman hat!  So easy you will be able to make up him up in just a couple of hours! Last year I designed the Light Me Up Christmas Tree Hat which was so much fun to design I couldn't...

Pretty Play Date Dress Free Crochet Pattern featuring Caron Cotton Cakes

Pretty Play Date Dress Free Crochet Pattern

The Pretty Play Date Dress is a free crochet pattern for a mixed media t-shirt dress!  All you need is a shirt in any size and this tutorial will show you how to add a crocheted skirt to it!  A fun and colorful summer dress made with Caron Cotton Cakes....

Summer Poncho Pattern Roundup

Summer Poncho Free Crochet Pattern Roundup

This post contains affiliate links.  Click on any highlighted yarn or material to purchase. I have always loved ponchos -- growing up in the 70s gave me an appreciation for crocheted ponchos and I have never looked back!  These designs are trendy, modern and perfect...

Caron Cotton Cakes free crochet patterns

Caron Cotton Cakes Free Pattern Roundup

A Caron Cotton Cakes Free Pattern Roundup featuring free patterns using the popular self-striping cotton yarn cakes. A pattern roundup curated by Nana's Crafty Home! Do you have some of those wonderful Caron Cotton Cakes waiting for some crochet inspiration?...

Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 2/4 T

Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 2/4 T

The last (but certainly not least!) in my child sizes of the Brandywine Falls Vest!  Here is the free pattern in the cutest size vest ever!  Don't tell the other yarn colors but I think this is my favorite color of the three child size vests -- I am obsessed with this...

Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 6/8

Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 6/8

Here is my Brandywine Falls Vest child size 6/8.  Made with I Love This Yarn this would make a stylish addition to any little girl's wardrobe!  Pair this with jeans or dress up with a skirt it is a very versatile piece. If you are interested in other sizes of this...

Brandywine Falls Vest

Brandywine Falls Vest Size Petite Small

My free pattern for the Brandywine Falls Vest has been a huge hit and I have had several requests to resize especially in the more petite range.  Made with Lion Brand Scarfie* this pattern is a treat to make!  The original pattern as written is for a size large...

Free Crochet Hat Caron Cupcakes

Free Crochet Hat Pattern Bubble Gum Pop Hat

A free crochet hat pattern with gorgeous texture using self striping Caron Cupcake yarn for a quick & easy make!  I finally have the next installment of my free crochet Caron Cupcake* hat pattern available!  I gotta say I love this pattern -- so much fun...

Brandywine Falls Vest free crochet pattern

Brandywine Falls Vest Free Crochet Pattern

Oh, how I love this pattern!  So much fun to make and Lion Brand Scarfie yarn* -- wonderful!  This is the first project I have made with this squishy soft yarn and I am in love!  When I first saw this beautiful yarn I was a little worried that it might feel scratchy...

Cozy Fireside Cardigan using Caron Big Cakes

Cozy Fireside Cardigan Crochet Pattern

This pattern came to be out of a desire to make a flattering and warm long sleeve cardigan using the block or modified granny stitch. I have used this stitch for both the Retro Duster Vest as well as the Boho Market bag.  In fact, the Retro Duster Vest was the very...

Caron Cupcake Free Crochet Pattern Hat with Woven Look

Crochet Hat looks Woven Free Crochet Pattern

A crochet hat that looks woven?  Yes, please!  The Just Peachy Crochet Hat is so uniquely textured and fun to make with a woven knit look! I promised I would post a monthly pattern featuring the Caron Cupcakes after I did the Alpine Ridges Hat in October.  Sometimes I...

Christmas Tree Crochet Hat Pattern

Christmas Tree Hat free crochet pattern

A Christmas Tree Hat free crochet pattern by Nana's Crafty Home! Christmas is just around the corner and I just had to share this Christmas tree hat pattern....so cute!  I had a blast making this hat and couldn't wait to show you how to make it. I envision this hat...

Carry Me Away Tote Bag

Carry Me Away Crochet Tote Bag Free Pattern

The Carry Me Away Tote is a free crochet pattern for a large tote bag. And Oh, this bag! This may be my favorite pattern so far!  This pattern actually took shape in my mind while working on another pattern, the Knitty Pretty Reversible Cowl.  I love...

Crochet Duster Vest

Retro Duster Vest Free Crochet Pattern

A free crochet pattern for a retro style duster vest! Welcome to Nana's Crafty Home! I am very excited to share this journey with you. I am a wife, mother, a Nana, an avid crocheter, a lover of yarns, baking, movies, board games, time with my very large family and of...

crochet puff stitch beanie pattern

Crochet Puff Stitch Beanie Free Pattern

If you've been looking for a crochet puff stitch beanie that feels as good to make as it looks, the Sheltering Ridge Beanie might just become your new favorite pattern.  This year, I'm honored to join the 2026 Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3...