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Double Down – A Free Modern Crochet Shawl Pattern

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Double down on your skills as you crochet your way through this luxurious and super warm shawl pattern made using 100% llama yarn. This top down triangular shawl stripes four difference colors in a variety of stitch patterns. The entire striping sequence is completed twice for a ‘doubled’ effect, hence the name double down.

This design features:

HiKoo® Llamor, 100% Baby Llama; 109 yds / 50 g ball
Color A: 5 balls
Color B: 1 ball
Color C: 2 balls
Color D: 2 balls

• Written Instructions and video tutorials

Skills you will learn include:

• How to do increases that give sharp corners

• How to do chainless starting stitches

• How to make tassels

This free pattern was originally released in 2019 over the course of four weeks:

March 7th- Week 1
March 14th – Week 2
March 21st – Week 3
March 28th – Week 4

Now that the complete pattern is available you can follow it at your own pace or host your own 4 week Crochet Along using a similar timeline.

Download the FREE PDF pattern HERE.

Get HiKoo LLamor yarn HERE.

Follow along with the videos below.

Chainless Starting Double Crochet (CSDC)

Chainless Half Double Crochet (CHDC)

Chainless Starting Treble Crochet (CSTR)

How to Make Tassels

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Springtime Basket – A Free Crochet Pattern with Video Tutorials

Looking for a fun way to store your yarn or perhaps your latest project? How about something to package up your handmade gifts? This Springtime Basket is sure to stand apart from the crowd! This free crochet pattern will build your confidence working with color as you learn how to crochet colorwork in the round. You will also learn techniques for creating a sturdy yet decorative base.

This design features:

• Woodi by HiKoo® 3 hanks MC, 2 hanks CC

• Written Instructions, charts, and video tutorials

Skills you will learn include:

• Color management

• Working in the front loop only

• Working in the back loop only

• Reverse single crochet/crab stitch

This free pattern was originally released in 2018 over the course of four weeks:

March 1st- Week 1
March 8th – Week 2
March 15th – Week 3
March 22nd – Week 4

Now that the complete pattern is available you can follow it at your own pace or host your own 4 week Crochet Along using a similar timeline.

Download the FREE PDF pattern HERE.

Follow along with the videos below.

Week 1

Starting the Base

Week 2

Assembling the Base and Increasing the Body

Week 3

Colorwork in the Round

Week 4

Making and Attaching the Handle

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Ripple as You Go – A ‘Join as You Go’ Free Crochet Pattern with Video Tutorials

Have you ever been intimidated to “join as you go”? There’s no fear here! This free pattern will teach you how to join motifs “as you go” for a seamless finish! This bright and fun scarf / stole has a lacy ripple body that’s a thrill create as you watch the colors change.

This design features:

• 1 (2) balls of Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball® Stärke 6 (shown in color 1505 Kunterbunt)

• Written Instructions, charts, and video tutorials

Skills you will learn include:

• Working in the round

• Creating a magic ring

• The picot stitch

• A ‘Join as You Go’ technique

• How to treble crochet

• How to crochet a ripple stitch pattern

This free pattern was originally released in 2017 over the course of four weeks:

August 3rd- Week 1
August 10th – Week 2
August 17th – Week 3
August 24th – Week 4

Now that the complete pattern is available you can follow it at your own pace or host your own 4 week Crochet Along using a similar timeline.

Download the FREE PDF pattern HERE.

Follow along with the videos below.

Week 1

Big Motif

Week 2

Small Motif

Week 3

Ripple Body

Week 4

Joining Row

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Easy As 1-2-3 – Learn How to Crochet with a Free Basic Cowl Pattern with Video Tutorials

Easy as 1-2-3 is an absolute beginners cowl pattern designed to teach you how to crochet! This three color cowl is perfect for those looking to learn how to crochet because it features three of the most commonly used crochet stitches in an order that allows you to build your skills. Each stitch is worked in a different color creating eye catching blocks of color that also help you learn to read your stitches. If you have been wanting to learn to crochet but are looking for more than just a plain design, this pattern is for you!

This design features:

• Three colors of HiKoo® Simplicity

• 1 skein each of your three favorite colors (Shown in colors 36 Silver Hair (A), 09 Aqua Mint (B), 10 Deep Turquoise (C))

• Written Instructions, Charts, and Video Tutorials (which will be released during the CAT)

• Skills you will learn include how to work a chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. How to whip stitch, weave in ends, read a crochet pattern, and read a crochet chart.

Skills you will learn include over the course of 4 weeks:

• How to chain

• How to single crochet

• How to half double crochet

• How to double crochet

• How to read crochet patterns

• How to read crochet charts

• How to work flat

• How to change colors

• How to count rows

• How to weave in ends

• How to whip stitch

This free pattern was originally released in 2017 over the course of four weeks:

March 2nd- Week 1
March 9th – Week 2
March 16th – Week 3
March 23rd – Week 4

Now that the complete pattern is available you can follow it at your own pace or host your own 4 week Crochet Along using a similar timeline.

Download the FREE PDF pattern HERE.

Follow along with the videos below.

Week 1

How to Chain

How to Single Crochet

Week 2

How to Half Double Crochet

Week 3

How to Double Crochet

Week 4

How to Whip Stitch and Weave in Ends

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Cuddle Monster – A Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern with Video Tutorials

Who said monsters have to be scary?! Traditional amigurumi techniques are used to make this adorable CUDDLE MONSTER! Seriously, kids can’t keep their hands off this sweet little ball of fluff just begging for a hug! Originally released as a crochet along together (CAT) with skacel, this pattern is now completely available.

This design features:

• 2 balls of HiKoo Caribou (shown in color 76 tickled pink)

• 2 hanks of HiKoo Simplicity for the main color (shown in color 509 Meloncholy)

• 1 hank of HiKoo SImplicity for the contrast color (shown in color 301 natural & gold)

• Video Tutorials (which will be released during the CAT)

Skills you will learn include:

• Working in the round

• Increase and Decreases

• Tips for working with novelty yarn

• Tips for seaming

• Tips for customization

This free pattern was originally released in 2018 over the course of four weeks:

August 2nd- Week 1
August 9th – Week 2
August 16th – Week 3
August 23 – Week 4

Now that the complete pattern is available you can follow it at your own pace or host your own 4 week Crochet Along using a similar timeline.

Download the FREE pattern PDFs from Ravelry HERE.

You can find the patterns supplemental videos for each week below.

Week 1

Eyes, Mouth, and Beginning the Body

Week 2

Finishing the Body and Sewing the Eyes and Mouth

Week 3

Making and Attaching the Horns

Week 4

Making and Attaching the Hands and Feet