Learn how to crochet snowflake ornaments with this free crochet pattern! You can make your own pretty snowflakes in whatever colors you like. Use them to as ornaments for your tree, string them onto a garland, or tie them onto gifts! I originally shared this post at Crafts Unleashed, and it contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thank you! Are you decking your halls yet? Looking for some new holiday craft and crochet projects? I have a simple little wintery crochet project to share today. These cute crochet snowflakes can be made in any colors you like to fit your holiday color scheme and make perfect Christmas tree ornaments. They are similar to the popular crochet star ornaments I shared in the past, just a bit more lacy and delicate. Crochet Snowflake ... [Read More]
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How to Crochet Flowers – Small, Simple Flower Pattern
Learn how to crochet flowers with this easy crochet pattern that creates small, simple flowers. These cute little flowers are quick to make and are perfect for embellishing any crochet project! This pattern was originally shared on Crafts Unleashed and may contain affiliate links, which help to support Persia Lou. Thanks! Just because the temperatures are rising doesn't mean you have to put away your crochet hooks for the summer! I love working on smaller projects in the summer when I would rather not be buried under a big pile of yarn, and these little simple crochet flowers are just the thing. You can make a bunch to sew on a bag or pillow or just work up a few to glue onto hair clips! Grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting! Simple Flower Pattern ... [Read More]
How to Crochet a Heart – Free Crochet Heart Pattern
Learn how to crochet a heart! This free crochet heart pattern and video tutorial is a simple way to make a cute little heart appliquè perfect for sweetening up any little project. This post was originally shared at Crafts Unleashed and may contain affiliate links, which help to support Persia Lou. Thanks! Haaaaaaay guys. It is the time for all things pink, red, and heart-shaped, and that goes for our crochet around these parts too! Today I'm sharing a super simple, teeny weeny little heart crochet pattern for you all (I have a video tutorial too, so keep on scrolling if you love the videos!). These little cuties can be used for so many different things too. Let's brainstorm all of the uses for these sweet little crochet hearts, shall we? Okay - glue them on a card, sew one ... [Read More]
Crochet Stars – Free Ornament Pattern
These simple Christmas crochet stars are a free pattern that makes a fun and easy holiday project! Use them as ornaments on your tree or as decorations and appliques any time of year. This post was originally shared at Darice, and may contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. Welcome to Persia Lou! If you are new here, you may want to check out some of my other free crochet patterns right HERE. Or sign up for my newsletter to keep up to date on new posts. I love to crochet, and I extra love quick and simple crochet projects, which is why these little crochet stars are the best. This pattern is incredibly easy to make - just two short rounds and your star is done! You can make some to hang on your Christmas tree, attach them to special gifts, or work up a ... [Read More]
Sunburst Crochet Hexagon Pattern
A bright and sunny Crochet Hexagon Pattern to add to your pattern collection. This free pattern has a fun geometric design and is part of a really fun Hexagon Crochet Along! Knit Picks provided the yarn for this post, and this post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting Persia Lou! Today's post officially kicks off our second Blog Hop Crochet Along! Yay! This time around, we are doing hexagons! There will be eight new hexagon patterns as well as eight projects you can make with those hexagons. You can read all about the details of the crochet along right HERE. Are you ready to make some hexagons? Here we go! Crochet Hexagon Pattern Materials: H (5.00 mm) hook (The finished hexagon should be about five inches across from corner to opposite corner. You may need to ... [Read More]
The Blog Hop Crochet Along: Hexagons
I am super duper excited to be sharing the details of our second crochet along today! This time around we are doing things a little bit differently. Instead of everyone making the same project, we decided to throw a little choose your own adventure element into the mix! Here's how it will work: Our eight bloggers will all be sharing a new hexagon pattern. Try out each pattern as we go along! It's a great way to learn and practice new techniques. You can use all of them in your final project or pick your favorites. Then, we will each be posting tutorials for turning your hexagons into something great! You pick the project and the hexagons - we will show you how to put it together! The great thing about this is that our projects range from a small to large! Crochet Hexagon ... [Read More]
Southwestern Blanket Square Pattern
Today I am sharing my second square in the Blog Hop Crochet Along! If you haven't heard about it yet, here's how it works: Every day (M-F) a new square pattern will be posted on one of our ten blogs. You can join in the fun by crocheting each day's square on that day whenever you have time. Share your progress and post photos of your squares in our facebook group. By the end of the Crochet Along you will have twenty 12" squares all ready to be pieced together into a beautiful afghan just in time for the holiday season. Finally, we will be hosting a fabulous giveaway starting November 21. You could win Lion Brand yarn to make your own afghan, $100 CASH money, OR our COMPLETED AFGHAN! That's right, I am going to be piecing all of our squares together and shipping it out to ... [Read More]
Framed Hexagon Afghan Square Pattern – Day One of The Blog Hop Crochet Along
*Lion Brand provided the yarn for this post. This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, it doesn't cost you anything extra and it helps to support Persia Lou. Thank you! I am really excited to kick off The Blog Hop Crochet Along with my first aghan square pattern - my Framed Hexagon Square. Nine other bloggers and I are each sharing two new patterns for 12" afghan squares. Crochet along with us and you will have a gorgeous new afghan just in time for the holiday season! Here's how it is going to work: Every day (M-F) a new square pattern will be posted on one of our ten blogs. You can join in the fun by crocheting each day's square on that day whenever you have time. Share your progress and post photos of your squares in our facebook group. ... [Read More]
Crochet Pineapple Washcloth and Applique
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click through and decide to make a purchase I may make a small commission. It doesn't cost you anything extra and helps out Persia Lou, and don't worry, I only link to products I use and love. Pineapples are a huge trend right now, and it's one that I am totally on board with. I've been wanting to make a cute pineapple project for a while now, and here it is: crochet pineapple washcloths! Washcloths are a perfect little crochet project because they work up quickly, but a simple square can be kind of boring - pineapple shaped washcloths to the rescue! You can work up these pineapples in two-tones (with a different colored top) or in one solid color. I think a few of these little guys would make an adorable gift, but ... [Read More]