Crochet Mania! I raided the Coats & Clark free pattern library. And found these lovely patterns. These free basic patterns are great for inspiration! Try them as is or modify them to create your own designs. From Coats & Clark. See also my spring/summer crochet patterns, they’re free too!
Bags & Totes
Hobo Bag
Reminds me of this Noni Designs Adventure Bag.
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Posh Purse
This reminds me of a wonton or fortune cookie.
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Grocery Bag
Switch out the yarn for something sumptuous (goto Loopy Mango for this) and you’ll have a utilitarian chic and eco-friendly bag for market.
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Easy Felted Bag
Felting! A free pattern is a great way to try felting.
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Picot Purse
More felting! Shape is nice.
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Knit or Crochet Evening Bag
I like the envelope shape. Add a super long strap to get a chic 70’s look. A great yarn would be any Noro. Felted! See Knitty for a post on felting Noro.
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Wearables & Accessories
Sidewalk Shawl
Reminded me of some Jared Flood patterns. Definitely not as heirloom but a good building block.
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Keepsake Lace Shawl
This would be great in all angora!
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Irish Crochet Earrings
I like the edging in the necklace (not the flowers). Will be great as an edging for something else.
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Midas Cuffs
I like the idea of making some “wristers” as they’re called. I would increase the wrist portion making them elbow length. Probably make them in a paprika red or mauve color.
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Shimmer Skirt or Poncho
The leaf/petal detail at the bottom is really nice. I would wear this as a poncho and shorten it. Or use it as a collar detail for a victorian style sweater.
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Beaded Necklace and Earrings
I like the slight Pocahontas inspiration here.
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Home & Decorative
Sunny Spread
Check out @angry_asian who also made this blanket. Nice!
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Square Upon Square Throw Gorgeous as is (minus the colors). This blanket would be great in a trendy solid color. Muted.[pdf]
Scandinavian Snowflakes Throw
I like the snowflakes in this blanket. Use the pattern just for the snowflakes! Or make it all one solid color for something less granny-ish.
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Mitered Throw
Switch out the colors for something more modern and the pattern is good as is! It has a Japanese influence.
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Log Cabin Throw
Great for a dude present! Again update the colors and voila!
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