• Mod Stripes Towel - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Mod Stripes Towel

    Funky, fun, and festive, everything about this towel is just a little bit off kilter. The uneven stripes have raised edges that flow in one direction, and the textured wattle stitch is an asymmetrical variation of the V stitch. You can even change the look entirely depending on how you fold it. Show off the bold striping pattern, or fold…

  • Boo Blocks - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Boo Blocks

    Add a ghostly greeting to your Halloween decor with these Boo Blocks! Display them on a shelf, or hang them on the wall. The crocheted sleeves work up fast, and wrap securely around wooden blocks. They come off easily too, so after Halloween you can replace them with other letters or designs.

  • Teal Pumpkin decoration - Stitches n Scraps

    Teal Pumpkin Ornament

    Halloween can be a scary time for kids with food allergies. That's why, for the last several years, our house has been a "teal pumpkin" house. The Teal Pumpkin Project helps to identify houses that have non-candy treats available. Usually, I print out a sign from the website and tape it to my door. This year, I decided to make…

  • November Skies - a free knitting pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – November Skies

    November will be here soon, and there's already a brisk chill in the dusky, evening skies. It's time for a cozy new hat! The November Skies hat is soft and warm, and makes a great gift too. It works up quickly and is super stretchy to fit almost everyone. Wear it as a slouchy hat, or turn the brim up…

  • Autumn Air - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Autumn Air

    Autumn is in the air! The Autumn Air cowl, with its blocks of fall colors, will take you through the season in style. This entrelac technique is a great introduction to the basics of Tunisian crochet, because it's worked one small square at a time. I am releasing this design in sections, as a crochet along. Please see the main…