Elizabeth Mareno

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Softies - Other
This pattern is available free on my blog.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
As the winter winds start to whisper, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the joy of creating something special. My highly textured Snowflake Dishcloth crochet pattern is not just a project; it’s a journey into the heart of winter crafting. Grab your yarn, dust off your crochet hooks, and let the magic unfold stitch by stitch. Perfect ...
Crochet: Food Cozy
Wrap your favorite pint of ice cream in festive warmth with the Santa’s Helper Ice Cream Cozy! This adorable creation pays homage to Santa and his merry helpers, complete with a convenient handle for easy indulgence. Keep your hands cozy and your ice cream cold – because every scoop deserves a touch of holiday magic!
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
Designed with sustainability in mind, this market bag is a practical choice for eco-conscious shoppers. Say goodbye to disposable plastic bags and hello to a reusable, eco-friendly alternative that looks as good as it feels.
Crochet: Throw
I have teamed up with Tonya of Nana’s Crafty Home to provide this pattern free. You can find it free to view HERE.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
Introducing my Swirly Bottom Drawstring Bag - A Splash of Color and Bohemian Charm for Your Everyday Adventures!
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This wonderful little Rustic Christmas Tree Ornament pattern is very beginner-friendly. There is a video tutorial available for it.
Crochet: Animal Toy
Are you a big fan of a certain college in Alabama? Do you like creating super squishy, chubby amigurumi?
Crochet: Scrubber
Supplies: 1 oz 100% Cotton #4 Worsted Weight Yarn- #7/4.5mm hook- Large eye needle for finishing.
Crochet: Throw
With a border that’s reminiscent of Victorian-era lace, the Lattice & Lace crochet blanket features a combination of both lattice and lace stitches. It’s a beautiful and intricate design that requires some crocheting skills to master. But, don’t let that intimidate you because I have a video stitch tutorial for the squares that will help yo...
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
These fun little flowers, leaves, and bumblebees are the perfect accent to whatever you’re making that needs a bumblebee garden. Included in the patterns are four flowers, two leaves, and a chubby little bumblebee. They each take the smallest amounts of yarn, so they make GREAT stash and scrapbusters!
Crochet: Throw
Do you love bumblebees and the wonderful things they do for our planet?
Crochet: Coaster
This is a great, simple, fast pattern. I include a video tutorial if you need help to “see” the pattern.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
A very simple 7-row washcloth that works up in under and hour.
Crochet: Placemat
This is one of those stitches that makes you look like a crochet genius while being super easy to make! I do recommend watching the included stitch tutorial video if you are newer to crochet or if “wordy” instructions throw you off.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This lovely Christmas Candy Bauble is perfect for making gifts or for hanging on your own tree. It’s a great stash-busting crochet project, and it allows you to use your creativity to change up the look with two optional toppers.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
DEBUT DEAL- 50% off this Pattern and/or the Nautical Set Bundle available on my website, which includes the Under the Sea Toy Bag pattern. December 1-December 5
Crochet: Throw
Do you love building gingerbread houses at Christmas time? Do you binge-watch all the gingerbread house baking competitions on TV?
Crochet: Animal Toy
“…And we lived beneath the waves, In our yellow submarine…”
Crochet: Cozy - Other
My Mother in Law/second Mom requested that I make her some covers for her disinfectant wipes because they leave them out for easy access in their house. This way, they can stay out and not be an eye sore.
Crochet: Food Cozy
Available FREE on my blog
Crochet: Food Cozy
This pattern is free on my blog, or you can purchase the ad-free version here.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a really different, but simpler than you think, pattern to make.
Crochet: Floral block
This is a great motif to use if you are looking for something a little smaller and compact.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
This cute Springtime Flowerpot Cover featuring the African Flower Motif is just the thing to brighten up any table. It is perfect for use indoors and out (it’s easy to throw in the washer if it gets dirty).
Crochet: Throw
Kiss the Girl was designed as part of the Mermaid CAL that I hosted in April-May of 2018. This design was one of two. The other is called Under the Sea. Both designs feature characters and colors inspired by Disney’s Little Mermaid movie from 1989.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This fun cushion cover pattern is a great accompaniment piece to my Vintage Christmas Blanket pattern. The pillow incorporates the leaf design from the blanket with a simple granny square back to give the pillow cover a true “vintage” feel.
Crochet: Throw
This pattern is featured in the July 2021 issue of Happily Hooked Magazine.
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf was created to highlight using one skein of gradient yarn. You can use whatever fine weight cake you have on hand! The sample was created with Yarn Bee Rainbow Wrapsody in Wild & Free colorway.
Crochet: Throw
Welcome to the anime and manga world of My Hero Academia!
Crochet: Decorative - Other
Available for purchase as a bundle with the Songs of the Season Sampler Blanket for $9.99. No coupon code is needed. Just add both patterns to your cart and the discount will show up at checkout.
Crochet: Throw
Available for purchase as a bundle with the Songs of the Season Tree Skirt for $9.99. No coupon code is needed. Just add both patterns to your cart and the discount will show up at checkout.
Crochet: Cowl, Mittens
This lovely cowl and mitten set is created with #3/DK weight yarn, so it is light but warm. Both the cowl and the mittens are fully customizable.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This gorgeous blanket was featured in the October 2020 Rustic Red Issue #79 of Happily Hooked Magazine, and I can now make it available for you to purchase it individually!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The second in my Sweet and Simple Shawl pattern series.
Crochet: Poncho
Scrappy Squares Poncho was a pattern I came up with during the COVID-19 lockdown as a way to create something only using the supplies I had on hand.
Crochet: Throw
This pattern was the 2019 Christmas Crochet Along for the Bizzy Crochet CAL Group on Facebook.
Crochet: Throw
This pattern was run as a CAL from April to May of 2019. Since it’s completion, the two versions: US and UK have been turned into their own individual downloads.
Crochet: Throw
This blanket originally ran as a CAL from October 3-November 21, 2018.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
A free version is available on my blog.
Crochet: Tote
The samples for this bag were made from several yarns. The off-white bag used only Scheepjes Stonewashed, the blue bag used both Scheepjes Spirit and Catona at the same time, and the rainbow bag used I Love This Cotton and Debbie Bliss Cotton DK.
Crochet: Doll
This lovely little mermaid pattern is an adaptation of Bizzy Crochet’s Pocket BFF’s pattern.
Crochet: Pin Cushion
This adorable pincushion jar cover is a wonderful companion pattern to the Calypso Crab Jar Huggers.
Crochet: Cozy - Other
This pattern is also available for free on my blog.
Crochet: Afghan block
This wonderful little square highlights the new Calypso Crab pattern from the 2018 Mermaid CAL blankets.
Crochet: Softies - Other
The Snow Family came about on a Winter trip from Florida to Michigan right around Christmas time. I made one snowperson to represent each one of us in everyone’s favorite colors.
Crochet: Throw
This is Halloween is an inspiration blanket in honor of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. As an inspiration blanket I have tried to capture the specific characters with different stitches, as well as embrace their color schemes. 
Crochet: Animal Toy
This adorable pattern was created for a Safari adventure!
Crochet: Throw
Welcome to the Winter Lodge and Lumberjack Samplers CAL!
Crochet: Doll
The Prairie Family Adventure Set is ready to go West!!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is available for free on my blog.
Crochet: Animal Toy
Written in US terms with notes for translating to UK included.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This pattern is available for free on my blog.
Crochet: Yarmulke
This is a free pattern for a yarmulke or kippah. It can be made longer to cover the ears like a more traditional hat, or you can leave off some rows if you want it to be a shorter head covering.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
These hats are extremely simple to make and finish with a fun triangular decrease at the top.
Crochet: Throw
The color palette for this blanket design was inspired by Disney’s 1951 rendition of Alice in Wonderland, and each of the sampler rows pays homage to all of the fun and colorful characters from Disney’s original masterpiece. I hope you enjoy!
Crochet: Animal Toy
This pattern is meant as a way to use up all those odd, single balls of sock yarn floating around in your stash.
Crochet: Doll
These adorable little dolls are Pocket BFF’s- Little Dolls for Little Girls, and would love to be your little girl’s BFF!
Crochet: Throw
The Adult Citrus Snowflake Blanket pattern was inspired by the original Citrus Snowflakes Baby Blanket I released earlier this year. While I was working on the baby blanket I kept thinking about how nice the pattern would work up in a worsted weight yarn. It turned out even lovelier than originally imagined.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
When I created this pattern, I decided I wanted to make a “large” baby blanket. One that could be used from baby on up through the toddler years. It turned out very generously sized and very light. It will work perfectly as a transition blanket for the seasons, as well.
Crochet: Throw
There is no gauge listed for the afghan, because it isn’t required.
Crochet: Animal Toy
This pattern was originally created as a baby shower gift for a couple that loves the University of Florida Gators in the South Eastern Conference (SEC).
Crochet: Feet / Legs - Other
I used soft garment cotton, basic kitchen cotton, and cotton/hemp for the samples. Each yarn worked up beautifully!
Crochet: Scarf, Baby Blanket
A free version is available on my blog.
Crochet: Cowl
Bulky yarn and a big hook gives you an adorable, snugly winter accessory in an afternoon.
Crochet: Throw
This afghan is called “Tron” because the striped hexagons reminded me of the identity disc from the Tron movies.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This version of “My Little Baby” Newborn Hat is crochet. The pattern includes instructions for hats crocheted in the round made in both baby weight and worsted weight yarns.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This version of “My Little Baby” Newborn Hat is knit. The pattern includes instructions for both baby weight and worsted weight yarns, as well as instructions for both dpn’s and straight needles. It is a good pattern for beginner’s to use, although it is not written in “beginner” terms.
Knitting: Legwarmers
They are as soft as a sweater with a comfortable stretch up to XL.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This simple dishcloth resembles an old paddle wheel from the riverboats, hence the name. It makes a great dishcloth, facecloth, or trivet for pots and pans.
Crochet: Cloche Hat
This is a whimsical hat pattern with a leaf motif and a cute cluster of flowers.
Crochet: Animal Toy
One Basic Body, 5 Different Faces!
Crochet: Throw
Welcome to the Lady Bug Picnic! This afghan features hexagon motifs with dots crocheted right in for a fun & fantastical sensory overload!
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
This flower is totally adaptable to use on any project. Just change yarn weight, hook size, and buttons, and you’ll have an individual look every time!
Crochet: Animal Toy
Chubby Cardinal’s finished size is approximately 11-1/2” Tall, 11-1/2” beak to butt, and about 6-1/2” wide.
Crochet: Toy Game
A fun 12” x 12” (approx.) square sectioned off into nine spaces. Each space has a shape for baby to match pieces with. Extra pieces are held in a “goody” bag. Pull the pieces out of the bag and help baby match them up. You can work on colors, and recognizing simple shapes.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
The name of this dishcloth was inspired by the way the dc’s, shells, and sc rows came together to remind me of the balconies that line the streets of New Orleans, particularly the French Quarter. The dishcloth can be made long, or it can be made shorter. Change up the yarn weight and hook size and make it into a lovely, lacey scarf!
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Use it as a dishcloth, or a trivet! Perfect for variegated yarns!
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
An adorable owl pillow pattern that is perfect for using up those leftover scraps of yarn!
Crochet: Animal Toy
Beatrice the Pteradactyl is a great pattern for beginner’s to work on their shaping techniques and advanced beginner’s to show off their awesomeness!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Please visit my blog for instructions on how to make matching booties!
Crochet: Animal Toy
Bert is an adorable baby/toddler sized Triceratops. I would consider this a beginner to advanced beginner Amigurumi pattern. The shapes are simple and easy to put together.
Crochet: Animal Toy
The latest edition to the Bizzy Crochet toy bag collection features an Iceberg Toy Bag that houses 4 Cute, Baby Endangered Critters!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Can be made in any size! Great for scraps!
Crochet: Animal Toy
This pattern requires some skill at putting Amigurumi together. Although, the pattern itself is not terribly difficult, there are a lot of small pieces.
Crochet: Softies - Other
This pattern uses a variety of yarns. It’s great for stash busting AND gift giving!
Crochet: Baby Blanket
The full pattern is also available on my blog for free.
Crochet: Softies - Other
Another great imagination stimulator for your little ones! Encompassing Elves, Nature, Animals and Fantasy, you will find many reasons to make this pattern.
Crochet: Animal Toy
This pattern is designed to be a “house” to hold 10 rainbow colored frogs. The frogs are not my original pattern. I have provided a link to the pattern in the pattern for the bag.
Crochet: Animal Toy
This is a super fun Crocheted toy bag with matching characters in Farm Style! This time we have 5 characters to crochet instead of only 4.
Crochet: Doll
This does require quite a bit of assembly. A great challenge for the beginner or advanced beginner. A nice project for the intermediate to advanced.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
This is an OG pattern of mine from 2006 that has gotten a recent update and rewrite.