Patterns & tutorials to help you crochet your next treasure
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New pattern! Meet your next summer make—the Sweet Season Shawl
Graceful, modern, and effortlessly wearable, the Sweet Season Shawl brings timeless beauty to your wardrobe with a design that’s as soothing to make as it is stunning to wear. Perfect for confident beginners, this pattern combines clean lines with airy texture for a sophisticated look you’ll reach for year-round.
A simple yet striking lace stripe pattern—created with alternating rows of block and mesh stitches—gives this symmetrical triangle shawl a fresh, contemporary feel. Drape it over a dress for an elegant touch or throw it on with jeans for effortless polish. No matter how you style it, this shawl delivers comfort and charm in equal measure.
Designed to shine in both gradient yarns and solids, the Sweet Season Shawl is a beautiful canvas for your favorite colorways. Plus it’s easy to customize to the exact size you want.
What’s Inside:
• Clear, beginner-friendly instructions
• Optional beaded edging with step-by-step photo + video tutorials
• First 10 rows charted for visual learners
• Fully screen-reader optimized PDF with alt text and verified reading order
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New video tutorial! Add beads without the fuss: Try this simple crochet edging
Learn how to add a simple beaded crochet edging using the Add-a-Bead-As-You-Go method!
Whether you’re looking to elevate a handmade shawl or add a refined touch to collars and hems, this easy, elegant technique is a beautiful way to embellish your work. And the best part? No pre-stringing required!
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to add beads one at a time while crocheting, with detailed guidance on tools, materials, and stitch counts.
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Crochet the First Bloom Blanket (perfect for Christening blankets and new baby gifts!)
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 blanket would make a very special Christening blanket or new baby gift. Instructions include seven sizes.
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Get to know the Spike Extended Double Crochet Stitch
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.
“ I love that through crochet I’m able to help you make heirlooms that you and your loved ones will treasure, and unique pieces you will be proud to show off. ”
What you can expect from Jennifer Olivarez patterns
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Professional instructions
Each of my patterns has been fully tested by my team of dedicated crochet testers and edited by a technical editor who works for some of the top crochet magazines in the industry.
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Clear, easy-to-follow layout
As a professional designer and pattern writer, I take great care in creating patterns that are easy to follow and navigate. Every pattern is organized with the maker in mind so that you can be assured of an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
Each pattern also comes with an additional text-only pdf version. All text is in black for ease of printing and the pdf has been tagged and tested for accessibility.
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Additional resources to guide you step by step
Most patterns include supplemental stitch charts to help illustrate the stitches and how they work together to create the design.
Detailed photo tutorials will guide you through the more complicated steps.
Beginning 2023, video tutorials will cover special stitches and techniques beyond the basics.