Join the Fun, Find New Patterns, and Stitch Along This Winter
Winter is the perfect season to slow down, grab your favorite yarn, and crochet something cozy—and the Hooked on Winter Crochet Hop is here to make it even more fun! This crochet hop brings together a wonderful group of designers, each sharing a winter-themed pattern for you to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for quick makes, cozy accessories, or fresh inspiration, this hop is packed with creative ideas to keep your hook moving all winter long.
What Is the Hooked on Winter Crochet Hop?
A crochet hop is a fun, community-style event where designers team up to showcase their patterns over a set period of time. Each day (or scheduled date), a new winter-inspired crochet pattern is featured—giving you the chance to discover new designers and exciting projects.
A new pattern will be featured each day at 50% off the regular price for one day only, making it a great opportunity to grow your pattern library.
From winter accessories to home décor, there’s something for every crocheter.
January 4
Goldenstar Beanie from My Fingers Fly
Create a beautiful, cozy beanie with this Golden Star Hat crochet pattern—a stylish winter hat featuring eye-catching texture and a timeless design. Perfect for everyday wear, gifting, or craft fairs, this hat works up beautifully and adds a polished, handmade look to any winter wardrobe.
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Join the Fun, Find New Patterns, and Stitch Along This Winter
Winter is the perfect season to slow down, grab your favorite yarn, and crochet something cozy—and the Hooked on Winter Crochet Hop is here to make it even more fun! This crochet hop brings together a wonderful group of designers, each sharing a winter-themed pattern for you to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for quick makes, cozy accessories, or fresh inspiration, this hop is packed with creative ideas to keep your hook moving all winter long.
What Is the Hooked on Winter Crochet Hop?
A crochet hop is a fun, community-style event where designers team up to showcase their patterns over a set period of time. Each day (or scheduled date), a new winter-inspired crochet pattern is featured—giving you the chance to discover new designers and exciting projects.
A new pattern will be featured each day at 50% off the regular price for one day only, making it a great opportunity to grow your pattern library.
Why You’ll Love This Winter Crochet Hop
The Hooked on Winter Crochet Hop is perfect for:
Discovering new crochet designers
Finding cozy winter projects
Trying new stitches and textures
Creating handmade gifts and accessories
Staying inspired during the colder months
From winter accessories to home décor, there’s something for every crocheter.
The Double Cross Cowl has a “double” meaning. The 1st part creates a twisted infinity scarf where you will crochet on both sides of the foundation chain. The crochet pattern uses the extended double crochet stitch and the crossed double crochet stitch to create the second part of its name.
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The October issue of I Like Crochet is now available, and it includes one of my designs – Modern Bowtie Dress.
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🎄 Thank You So Much for the Tremendous Response to My Christmas Freebie
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you—truly and sincerely—for the incredible response to my Christmas freebie this season. Seeing so many of you download a pattern has been both humbling and incredibly encouraging. I have received so many lovely “thank you” emails, and they made my Christmas a little brighter!
What started as a small holiday extra turned into something far bigger, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who took the time to grab it and make it part of your Christmas crafting.
💛 A Holiday Gift From Me to You
The Christmas freebie was created as a simple way to give back—to add a little extra joy, creativity, and handmade charm to your holiday season. Watching the response has been the most rewarding part.
Your enthusiasm reminded me why I love creating and sharing these resources in the first place.
🧶 Seeing Your Makes Made My Day
One of the best parts of offering this freebie is seeing how you use it. Photos, messages, and comments make me smile. Whether you use it exactly as intended or add your own creative twist, I would love to see your creativity shine.
If you shared your finished projects—thank you! And if you haven’t yet, I’d still love to see them. Please consider adding a project to Ravelry to show off your makes.
These are the top 10 patterns from my Ravelry shop in 2025.
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This response was a beautiful reminder that this creative space isn’t just about patterns or downloads—it’s about community. Your support, kindness, and excitement mean more than I can put into words.
From longtime followers to brand-new faces, thank you for being here and for making this season so special.
✨ Looking Ahead
This experience has inspired me to continue offering helpful, fun freebies throughout the year—little surprises to say thank you and spark creativity. I already have ideas brewing, and I can’t wait to share what’s coming next.
Your choices will also help me to shape next year’s pattern releases, so thank you for being part of that creative process.
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If you love crochet and dogs, this project is about to steal your heart. My Beagle Christmas Gift Bag crochet pattern is the perfect way to combine holiday cheer with handmade charm—while skipping disposable wrapping paper altogether.
This festive little bag features an adorable beagle face and is just the right size for treats, small gifts, and stocking stuffers. Whether you’re gifting to a fellow dog lover or making something special for your own pup, this project is fun, functional, and full of personality.
Why a Crochet Gift Bag?
Let’s be honest—wrapping paper is cute for about five minutes. Crochet gift bags, on the other hand, are reusable, eco-friendly, and become part of the gift itself. This beagle-themed bag is designed to be used year after year, making it a thoughtful choice for holiday gifting.
Plus, it’s a great stash-buster and a fun alternative to traditional Christmas projects.
About the Beagle Christmas Gift Bag Pattern
This crochet pattern walks you through creating a sturdy, festive gift bag with a sweet beagle face that dog lovers instantly recognize. The design balances cuteness with practicality, making it perfect for both kids and adults.
Pattern Highlights:
Reusable crochet gift bag
Adorable beagle face design
Perfect for Christmas treats and small gifts
Written in standard US crochet terms
Clear instructions with helpful construction tips
Who Will Love This Pattern?
This pattern is ideal for:
Beagle lovers and dog parents
Crocheters looking for unique holiday projects
Makers selling at Christmas craft fairs
Anyone wanting reusable gift wrap
Handmade gift enthusiasts
It also pairs beautifully with crochet beanies, scarves, or dog toys as a complete gift set.
Skill Level & Materials
The Beagle Christmas Gift Bag is best suited for intermediate crocheters, though confident beginners can absolutely tackle it with a little patience.
You’ll need:
Worsted weight yarn in white, black, and red
Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pompoms and eyes
The bag works up quickly and is sturdy enough to hold small goodies without stretching out of shape.
A Perfect Handmade Holiday Touch
There’s something extra special about giving a gift that’s handmade from start to finish—including the wrapping. This Beagle Christmas Gift Bag crochet pattern adds warmth, personality, and a little wag-worthy joy to your Christmas gifting.
If you’re looking for a project that’s festive, functional, and sure to make people smile, this one’s for you.
Happy crocheting—and Merry Christmas! 🎄🐾
Finished bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3.5” wide.
Drawstring: Using red yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 24 of hat. Sew white pompoms to ends of drawstring.
Snout:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnds 4-7: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 7. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing. Stuff snout and sew to bag at Rnds 6-11. Insert eyes in Rnd 12, approximately 5 sts apart. Sew (or glue) black pompom to Rnd 1 of snout.
Ears: (Make 2)
Row 1: With black yarn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 3 lps (9 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts (12 sc). Fasten off black yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.
Sew ears at Rnd 14 just below hat, 5 sts from nose.
Today’s feature is the Christmas Tree from LittleOwlsHut.
Christmas is creeping up fast… so let’s get your hooks moving 🎄✨
I’ve put together a cosy little project for you — a crochet Christmas Tree pattern that’s perfect for decorating your home, office, craft stall or kids’ room. It works up into a gorgeous, textured tree that looks amazing on a Christmas table, windowsill or bedside table.
What you’ll get inside the pattern:
• Easy skill level — simple stitches, clear instructions
• Step-by-step photos & explanations so you can follow along confidently
• Worked in USA terms with a USA/UK terminology chart included
• Instructions for making the crochet cone, curly branches, and a felt star topper
• Tips on turning it into a Countdown to Christmas tree — make 24 numbered stars and add one each day of December 🎁
You can play with different yarn colours, add beads, bells, tiny presents or mini ornaments — every tree can have its own personality.
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If you’re looking for a fast and festive project to whip up this holiday season, let me introduce you to one of my new favorites: Santa Socks made on a 22-pin circular knitting machine! These knee-high socks are adorable, beginner-friendly, and perfect for gift giving or stocking your craft fair booth.
Whether you use a Sentro, Addi, or another 22-pin machine, this project works up in minutes and brings instant Christmas charm.
Why Santa Socks?
My dad loves getting new socks every year, and I wanted a pattern that felt classic Christmas—something nostalgic like those red-and-white Santa suits we all grew up seeing.
If you love the cozy handmade look, these are pure holiday joy.
What You’ll Need
One of the things I love most about this pattern is how minimal the supplies are. To make your Santa Sock, you’ll need:
A 22-pin circular knitting machine
Red and ivory worsted weight yarn
White Pipsqueak yarn (or other fuzzy yarn) for the beard and hat trim
Yarn needle
Scissors
Wiggle eyes that can be sewn on so they don’t fall off in the wash
1/2″ pink pompoms for the nose
That’s it! Nothing fancy—just the basics many of us already have in our stash.
How the Pattern Works
This pattern is built with simple tube knitting, color changes, and a quick fold-and-seam method to turn the tube into a classic sock shape. The fluffy white cuff mimics Santa’s iconic suit trim and beard and gives the whole piece that perfect finishing touch.
If you’ve never made socks on a knitting machine before, don’t worry. The construction is very forgiving and great for beginners. Once you make one pair, you’ll want to make a whole basket full!
Tips for Success
Here are a few things I learned while designing and testing the pattern:
Use smooth, non-splitty yarns. They crank better and give you cleaner stitches. You know your machine best; use yarn that it likes.
Take your time with the color change. A neat transition between red and ivory makes your socks look professionally made.
Batch crank! Make several red tubes at once so you can add cuffs and finishing later. It saves tons of time.
Why Makers Love 22-Pin Projects
Small machines like the 22-pin are perfect for quick holiday crafting. You get:
Fast results
Easy construction
Low yarn usage
Endless creative possibilities
These Santa Socks are just one of many things you can whip up with this handy little machine.
Grab the Pattern & Start Crafting!
If you’re ready to add a little magic to your holiday crafting, the Santa Socks for 22-Pin Knitting Machines Pattern is available now! It’s a cozy, festive, beginner-friendly project that you’ll return to year after year.
Bring some pawsitive holiday spirit to your tree with this adorable Dachshund Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern! This easy-to-follow pattern shows you how to create a sweet little Doxie that’s full of charm and personality—perfect for dog lovers, pet parents, or anyone who can’t resist a cute handmade touch.
This week’s featured pattern is the Merry Christmoose Amigurumi. Get your coupon code for 50% off this adorable design at Crochet Designer Community on Facebook.
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I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with 20 other talented crochet designers and bloggers to give you 20+ special crochet patterns for the holiday in the 2025 Festive Crochet Email Hop.
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Today’s feature is the Gnome Gift Card Holder from Green Fox Farms.
Add a sprinkle of Christmas magic to your gifting this year with this charming Gnome crochet gift card holder pattern! This adorable holder makes gift cards or cash an extra fun gift to receive, and the pattern includes directions for adding a hanger to make this a holiday ornament too!
If you love Mexican food but don’t know where to start, this is the cookbook for you. These recipes were taught to me by my mother-in-law, who grew up in a restaurant in Agujita, Mexico.
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