Inspired by my great-grandmother’s delicate lacework, the First Bloom Blanket brings vintage charm to modern crochet.

This square blanket is worked in the round using two easy stitch patterns: a soft eyelet lace and a delicate floral band. The result? A light, lacy texture that looks intricate—but is simple enough for intermediate crocheters and adventurous beginners to enjoy.

This is a mindful make—repetitive enough for relaxed stitching, but varied enough to keep things interesting. Whether you’re crocheting during quiet mornings or cozy evenings, the First Bloom Blanket offers a peaceful rhythm and a moment of calm to your day.

Inspired by heirloom lace and designed for everyday comfort, this blanket will add a sweet, old-fashioned touch to any space.

This pattern uses pairs of spike extended double crochet stitches worked over a row of single crochet to create little raised bundles of stitches across the fabric. By inserting your hook between pairs of stitches two rows below, placement becomes intuitive—making it enjoyable for both novices and experts. The result is richly textured and rhythmic to stitch.

Got a few spare minutes? That’s all you need to explore a new stitch pattern. Swatching a new stitch is a perfect mini crochet break—it doesn’t require a big time commitment or a huge setup, just your hook and yarn and a little curiosity. In just one short session, you can build your skills, flex your creativity, and maybe even find inspiration for your next big project.

Grab your hook and yarn and check out the newsletter feature to learn more about this stitch and get the free swatch pattern. Or hop straight over to the video tutorial to see this stitch in action.

For the 6th year running, I’ve designed a produce bag to help us celebrate Earth Day and cut back on our use of plastic.

Make your grocery store runs and farmer’s market mornings a little sweeter with the Sweet Season Produce Bag!

This bag is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up. The stitch pattern combines a block stitch with mesh to create horizontal lace stripes that are classic and chic. Using simple stitches, the 6-row pattern repeat is easy to memorize and quick to execute. Once the body of the bag is complete, the sides and bottom are joined with single crochet. Finally, add a crochet drawstring to ensure that your loose fruits and veggies stay put.

The pattern includes instructions for three sizes, so you can mix and match depending on what you need. Whether you’re picking up a few apples or stocking up on citrus, you’ll have the perfect bag on hand.

Best of all, you get the joy of saying, “Thanks, I made it!” when someone asks about your stylish market bag.

Crochet a whimsical butterfly blanket with this highly detailed crochet pattern.

A colorful parade of dancing butterflies flutter across a soft white background in this charming baby blanket. At 39 x 32 inches, it’s the perfect size for wrapping up baby or for trips in the car or stroller. Whether out and about or at home, this adorable blanket will keep little ones cozy and warm.

Makes a great shower or new baby gift!