Looking for something to make for that hard-to-crochet-for person? Why not try a crochet gift bag instead?

What You’ll Need:

Enjoy the look of cables without the cable needle!

Knit an easy holiday stocking with bulky yarn for a thoughtful, quick gift!

Create the look of cables with just slipped stitches and yarn overs in this fun hat pattern.

The ripple lace beanie uses one skein of Lion Brand Heartland to make a wonderfully textured winter hat.

This fun henley pattern is easy to knit but does require seaming and finishing techniques. It’s designed for positive ease but my little guy grew too fast and it’s a bit snug!

The Shell Stitch Blanket is a super easy two row repeat, perfect for beginners or those who just want an easy project for binge watching or a road trip.

This knitted sock pattern from Love Life Yarn is a delightful design that seamlessly blends comfort and style. It features a graceful diagonal design made with simple knits and purls, adding an element of sophistication to the finished socks.

Introducing the Lace Back Cardigan—a knitting pattern that marries simplicity with a dash of elegance. Designed for the modern knitter who craves a touch of challenge, this cardigan features an intricate lace pattern on the back that elevates it from casual to chic.

A Classic Pattern with a Modern Twist

The Diamond Stitch Crochet Pillow pattern is a charming design that perfectly complements the Diamond Stitch Crochet Blanket. It’s an ideal project for intermediate crocheters, offering a chance to create a cozy, attractive pillow using the distinctive diamond stitch.

Gauge for this pattern is 5 rounds = 4 inches

Let the yarn do all the striping for you with this easy pattern for the Eyelet Rib Socks.

Create an heirloom that’s sure to look great on your tree! Wondering what to do with that gorgeous hand-dyed yarn in your stash? Why not turn it into beautiful ornaments!

The Textured Crochet Snowflake Beanie pattern is a moderately challenging crochet project, perfect for advanced beginners and intermediate crocheters.

Easy Bulky Knit Winter Beanie (Free Pattern)

Add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decor with this delightful Knit Christmas Tree pattern. Designed with intricate details and a unique texture, this festive tree is perfect for adorning your home or gifting to loved ones. The pattern features a slip-stitch pattern for the trunk and a bubble stitch for the tree, creating a visually a...

This is an easy knit that is suitable for a beginner!

This is an easy pattern for a striped crochet pillow that even an advanced beginner can make!

The Mock Cable Crochet Headband is a warm and stylish accessory perfect for the chilly weather. It features a unique mock cable design that adds a touch of elegance while keeping you cozy.

This kid’s crochet jacket is just as fun to make as it is to wear! Created with a mockneck, full zipper and fun contrasting trim, this has quickly become my youngest son’s favorite jacket!

Create a stunning slouchy hat with this easy Plaid Knitted Slouchy Beanie pattern.

The Reversible Ribbed Crochet Beanie pattern is super easy - worked as a rectangle and seamed!

Enjoy a casual cotton tee you’ll want to wear every day with this seamless, top down summer knit tee pattern!

If you can double crochet you can make this easy sleeveless v neck! Worked from the top down in a front and back panel and seamed.

Knit a wonderful pair of ankle socks with mock cables using this easy pattern.

Work up an easy pair of slippers with beautiful square motifs. Includes video tutorial.

This adorable squishy turtle has a removable shell! It works up quickly with three colors of Parfait Chunky yarn and a size J hook.

Maisey is a crochet bunny that is wearing an adorable thread crochet collar with flower.

idea for someone on your list? Give the Textured Crochet Soap Saver a try!

Looking for a cute and fun way to carry your water? Try this easy and free crochet water bottle holder pattern!

Looking for a quick handmade gift that is sure to be well-received? Try this easy gift card holder pattern!

Learn how to crochet these easy mittens from the top down with this simple crochet pattern.

Looking for something to crochet for that person who is hard to make for? Try this Fair Isle Crochet Ornament pattern!!

Work up a super comfy cozy pair of slippers on straight needles!

Looking to keep your feet toasty warm? Whip up some of these crochet slipper socks using bulky yarn for a quick project.

Looking for something to make for that hard-to-crochet-for person? Why not try a crochet gift bag instead?

This unisex super bulky knit hat works up super fast – instructions included for how to knit it flat on two needles or in the round!

The Easy Basketweave Pumpkins are worked in the round with a simple combination of knit and purl stitches.

This easy V-Neck top is crocheted in an open V-stitch pattern with double crochets, so it works up quickly.

Want to crochet a shawl but don’t know where to start? This easy crochet shawl pattern is perfect for beginners and experts alike!

Wrap yourself up in warmth in the season’s hottest crochet accessory, a pocket shawl. Understated open stitchwork paired with a seed stitch border make this easy and elegant. Look no further if you want to add a unique piece to your handmade wardrobe. Perfect to wear with just about anything!

A lovely textured diamond stitch works up wonderfully in Lion Brand Scarfie yarn, a yarn with wonderful ombre effects.

Wanting to make a gift for someone who is hard to buy for? Why not make a crochet Christmas ornament for the tree?

The Sophisticated Knit Ear Warmer comes in both child and adult sizes and makes a wonderful gift for that special person on your list!

Test your color work skills with this easy and chic Snowflake Tapestry Crochet Ear Warmer. Makes a great gift!

The Baby Raccoon Hat can be found for FREE on the Love.Life.Yarn blog, or you can buy the inexpensive ad-free PDF for the onesie and had, which includes the chart for the raccoon face.

The Tartan Plaid Pumpkin came about after many requests to turn the Tartan Plaid Blanket into other designs. It is easy to create with only single crochet.

Create a sweet doll for Halloween or anytime with the Maddie crochet doll pattern.

A basic knit tee silhouette is updated with a fun lace panel in the back!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

The Perfect Layering Sweater is great for wearing with all sorts of different layering pieces! Hot outside? Wear a cami underneath. Getting cooler? Wear warmer layers under to peek through the mesh stripes.

This simple raglan pulllover is upgraded with lace panels on the front and sleeves. 2-3” positive ease recommended.

Morgan is a crochet doll that is being worked as a CAL at love.life.yarn. She is approximately 13” tall worked with DK yarn.

Crochet a set of mittens for the whole family with this amazing, squishy yarn! Sized for baby - adult in a wonderfully textured stitch.

Whip up a quick pair of bear mittens for a little one in your life! These mittens are worked in the round with dpn’s. The ears are knit separately and attached, then a little face is embroidered on.

The Velvet Plaid Blanket is a wonderfully soft, squishy blanket created with Bernat Velvet Yarn.

Crochet a sweet fall decor item with the free pattern for the Fall Wreath! You can find this pattern free on my blog, or purchase the ad-free pdf here!

Let the yarn do the color work for you with Caron Cotton Cakes!

Crochet a sweet costume for your baby butterfly with this free crochet pattern for the Baby Butterfly Costume. This pattern is free at lovelifeyarn.com OR you can buy an inexpensive ad-free pdf with more pictures to help in constructing the onesie.

Let the yarn do the color work for you with this soft and squishy Hydrangea Baby Blanket made with 2 Caron Cotton Cakes. Uses only sc and dc. It’s super simple and has a close up video tutorial to help you every step of the way!

This entire project is constructed of single crochet and chain spaces, so if you are pretty new to crochet, do not be intimidated – this is a very easy project! If you can single crochet, chain, and sc2tog (single crochet 2 together to decrease) you CAN make this bag. The straps are basic single crochet and so is the colorful border. It’s a ver...

Create a stunning heirloom baby blanket using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn with the Elegant Ombre Baby Blanket. This simple stitch repeat creates a stunning texture and the lacy border gives it the perfect finishing touch. Link to the blog includes full video tutorial and free pattern.

Find the free pattern by clicking on the link to the blog

The filet cabled cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece. The color changes are achieved using Lion Brand Mandala yarn.

Get baby ready for the Easter Bunny with this soft raglan sweater featuring contrasting color ribbing and a sleepy bunny applique. This cozy pattern is so adorable, we’re tempted to make a larger version for ourselves!

The Kid’s Ribbed Shoulder Sweater is made top down, with the only seaming at the ribbed edges! This version features the ribbing detail at the shoulders and a rolled neckband.

A simple scarf made with the Duchess Lace Stitch and a color changing yarn.

Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 210 yards 192 meters/100 grams): Lettuce, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

Originally featured in I Like Knitting, this pattern is now available for FREE on the Love.Life.Yarn website!

Knit a pair of pants for your little guy or leggings to match the Valentine Baby Dress. Features stripes, short row shaping for the waist and heart-shaped knee patches.

Knit a sweet baby dress for a little one in your life. This pattern features contrasting color trim, heart-shaped pockets and heart buttons.

Crochet a warm, soft pair of mittens in luxurious velvet yarn.

This kid’s-sized sweater is constructed from the top down with the only seaming at the ribbing! There is a full video tutorial in both right and left handed versions to guide you every step of the way.

Knit a comfy, cozy polar bear sweater for a little one in your life with the Polar Bear Raglan pattern.

This pattern is worked top down with the only seaming at the ribbed edges. In kid’s sizes from 4-12. Includes a complete video tutorial.

The Rasta Mittens are a great, quick gift idea for someone special in your life! There is a full video tutorial to help with the waistcoat stitch and full tutorial of the mitten construction on the post.

Inspired by the spicy-sweet flavor of Braeburn apples, this pint-sized pullover is sure to please. This project features ribbing at the sleeves and hem, suede elbow patches, a funnel collar and buttons with loop closures.

The perfect cool weather pullover! Features a deep shawl collar with oversized buttons, a textured stitch pattern and deep ribbing.

A free version is available on the blog!

What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Berroco Modern Cotton

Use super bulky yarn and a large hook to work up this simple baby blanket in a weekend. The ad-free PDF includes instructions for eight sizes, from baby blanket to king!!

Elbow patch charm meets the comforting hues of aspen trees in this delightful sweater. Because the design uses super bulky yarn, it’s also a quick and fun knit; you’ll be smiling from start to finish.

Crochet an adorable costume for a little one in your life with this free pattern for a onesie and hat set.

Create this stunning baby blanket with only 2 skeins of yarn! The Super Saver Ombre yarn does all the color changing for you. The ad-free PDF includes instructions for eight sizes, from baby blanket to queen!!

What You’ll Need

Inspired by larger granny projects, this simple bracelet works up very quickly. Metal jewelry findings give it a professional look.

Crochet an adorable penguin pal with this FREE crochet pattern.

Whip up a sweet little granny cowl using the Floral Granny Square. This simple project works up quickly.

Crochet a cute and cuddly little turtle with a removable shell!

Carry everything you need in this stylish and functional crochet tote.

Your little man will be so cozy in this little hoodie. Featuring three crochet cables and a two-button placket, this is the hoodie pattern you’ll want to have on hand.

Crochet up a sweet little pair of baby booties for a little one in your life with this free crochet pattern by Amanda Saladin.

Create this hat in only 10 rows of dc with LB Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and a large hook!

This cute puppy works up super quickly with Red Heart Fur yarn and size 17 knitting needles.

Crochet up a quick pair of adorable baby booties with this free pattern that matches the 1 Hour Baby Scarfie Hat.

Dress up your little one in these sweet, sophisticated pair of Mary Jane Baby Booties.

This is a simple, easy to follow pattern for basic baby booties.

A textured crochet pattern for a popular messy bun/ponytail hat. The color changes are achieved using Red Heart Unforgettable yarn.

This project works up in 30 minutes or less for a great quick gift!

The Beth Hat is a textured hat pattern with a pom-pom that goes with the Quick and Easy Messy Bun Hat.

This project works up quickly and makes a great gift. Pair it with a nice mug and some coffee or a gift card and you’re good to go!

This is a super quick crochet baby gift! You can easily crochet this sweet little baby hat in less than an hour - including the time needed to make the pom-pom.

Join the messy bun/ponytail hat craze! This hat pattern was created for a friend who truly needs a hat that accommodates her messy mom bun.

Crochet these adorable owls in this soft and squishy yarn. No one will believe you made them yourself!

The idea for this hat came from the designer’s six year old son who drew a picture of the hat he wanted his mom to make. Just like that, Christian’s Snowman Hat was born!

This sweater for a little one holds a tiny matching penguin pal in its pocket. It features a zippered front, contrasting color sleeves and a pom pom that matches the little penguin friend.

This hat was created to match the Unforgettable One-Skein Scarf using the same stitch pattern and yarn choice - the yarn does all the color work for you in this quick and easy pattern!

This adorable baby onesie features a button front, hood, antennae and spots. Add leggings and a long-sleeved shirt and your little one is ready to go on his or her first Halloween adventure!

What You’ll Need

You will only need one skein of Unforgettable yarn from Red Heart to complete this pattern. It is a simple four row repeat and the yarn does all the color work for you!

The Quick and Easy Baby Blanket is a corner to corner (C2C) project that works up in a snap using a large hook and super bulky yarn.

What You’ll Need

This elegant baby blanket uses the Duchess Lace Stitch to create a textured stitch and a lacy border to create a timeless heirloom blanket.

What You’ll Need

Find the free pattern on Love.Life.Yarn or purchase the ad-free pdf here.

This textured tote uses a simple single crochet and extra extended single crochet stitch pattern to create a lovely bobble affect. If you know how to single crochet and chain, you can create this tote!

A great little Tunisian project that works up quickly. If you have always wanted to try Tunisian crochet, this project is perfect because you don’t have to invest in a special hook and it uses two different Tunisian stitches to practice.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Hat measures approx 8 1/2” tall from crown to brim

The Forever Bracelet is the perfect beginner project, using only single crochet and chains. This is a great project to use up scrap yarn as it takes very little and works up quickly. This can easily be done in less than an hour! The toggle clasp gives it a perfectly finished look.

Giving a gift card? These last minute gift card holders work up super fast and require no weaving in the ends - you use them to create a hanger!

Jenny is an adorable stuffed kitty named after a few friends of mine who share the name!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

A great beginner project, this scarf uses only extended sc and ch and works up really fast with a super bulky yarn and giant hook. Two buttons at one end make this scarf super versatile.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

A perfect beginner scarf. Composed of only dc and ch stitches and joined on each round to create a seamless infinity scarf.

This cowl is simple to make using only an easily remembered two row repeat. It can be worn many different ways - the Simple Versatile Cowl!

This hat works up quickly using Aran yarn and a large hook to keep your little one’s head toasty.

A simple scarf consisting of double crochets and chains. Perfect for a beginner - the yarn does all the color work for you!

This roomy buckle bag will carry all the things you need in style. This is a classic tote with an optional fabric lining. One outside pocket holds small items and phone so you’re not rooting around inside the bag whenever the phone rings. The ribbon and buckle accent on the pocket makes it stand out.