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Heather Hamlin

I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.

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Love crocheting? Make one of these pretty crochet backpack patterns for carrying all your stuff or a special gift. With different colors of yarn, these backpack crochet patterns would fit anyone’s style. Crochet backpacks are great for carrying your stuff without having to have a purse on your arm. Crochet backpack patterns are great because you …

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Looking for a free dishcloth crocheted pattern to try? This even berry free dishcloth crochet pattern is a great project to try. It uses the even berry crochet stitch and the single crochet stitch. Dishcloth crochet patterns are great for learning a new crochet stitch. You don’t need much yarn, 2 skeins of cotton yarn …

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Flamingos are so pretty. Who wouldn’t love a toy made from crochet flamingo patterns? An adorable stuffed crochet flamingo toy would be a gift anyone would love. A flamingo pattern would be great for an animal themed nursery, or anyone who loves animals. Try all of the different cute crochet flamingo versions. You will want …

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Looking for a free crochet dishcloth pattern to try? This double crochet herringbone dishcloth crochet pattern is a great project to try. The crocheting pattern uses the herringbone double crochet stitch and the single crochet stitch. Dish cloth crocheting patterns are great for learning a new crochet stitch. They make a great beginner crochet project …

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Panda bears are so cute. Who wouldn’t love a toy made from one of these crochet panda patterns? Adorable stuffed crochet pandas would be a gift anyone would love. Crocheted panda bear patterns would be great for an animal themed nursery, or anyone who loves animals. Some of the stuffed toy crochet pandas patterns have …

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Horses are so cute. Who wouldn’t love a toy made from crochet horse patterns? An adorable stuffed horse toy would be a gift anyone would love. A pony crochet pattern would be great for a farm themed nursery, or anyone who loves animals. Some of the stuffed crocheted toy horse patterns have crocheted unicorn and …

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Lately I have seen Easter decorations in the stores. This free easy printable Easter egg template craft PDF for kids would be a great way to celebrate the start of spring or Easter. This project would be great for preschoolers and older. Toddler could paint the egg but the glue might be hard. You can …

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Crochet cat patterns are so cute. Love crocheting and cats? Make your own stuffed crocheted cat with one of these delightful patterns. Make one of these cute crochet cat patterns for a great baby gift, cat lover’s present, or a cute present, for a boy or girl.   Wondering how to crochet a cat? Learn …

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Lately I have seen the tips of the spring flowers popping up. No tulips yet but they will soon be on the way. Tulips are one of my favorite spring flowers. This easy free printable tulip template craft for kids would be a great way to celebrate the start of spring. This free printable flower …

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Looking for a simple crochet bunny pattern? This amigurumi rabbit would be a cute addition to an Easter basket. The crochet bunny pattern is a quick and easy project that doesn’t need much yarn. You could whip these stuffed toy bunnies out in no time. This easy amigurumi bunny crochet pattern would be perfect. It …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute dragon crochet patterns for a great birthday present or a cute baby gift.   There are lots of different stuffed dragon crochet patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next amigurumi dragon toy crochet project. You will want to get plastic safety …

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Looking for a soft baby gift? A gift that is soft and practical but not too hard to make? This easy free blue clouds baby blanket crochet pattern will be a great project to try. This chunky crochet baby blanket pattern only has 3 crochet stitches, single, double and 3 double crochet together, which makes …

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Do your kids love celebrating holidays? It is a fun way to come up with different themes for crafts for kids. I have gathered 15 plus shamrock crafts for kids, that would be great for St. Patrick's Day. There are all kinds of different St Patrick's Day crafts to try great for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute crochet pig patterns for a great little gift or a cute baby present, for a boy or girl.   There are lots of different pig stuffed toy crochet patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next stuffed pig toy amigurumi crochet project. …

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This fingerprint spring tree craft for kids is easy and fun. You need just a few supplies, toilet paper rolls, paper, and paint. This spring tree craft for kids is easy to do. My little one loves to paint and finger painting is high on her list of activities. If you little one doesn’t like …

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Looking for a new crochet project? Why not try making a textured velvet blanket? This tutorial will show you how to make a simple, yet beautiful blanket with a velvet texture. The best part is that it's easy to follow, even if you're a beginner! So get started today and create your very own cozy …

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Love unicorn or know a unicorn lover? A perfect gift would be an adorable unicorn make by you. You could make crochet unicorn patterns as a new baby gift or for an older girl. Crocheted unicorn patterns are fun to make. They are available in all kinds of bright and colorful colors. You could also …

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Looking for some adorable bunny patterns? Make one of these cute crochet bunny patterns for a cute Easter gift or a great baby present for either a boy or girl.   There are lots of different amigurumi bunny crochet patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next amigurumi toy …

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Amigurumi dogs crochet patterns are so cute! I love making them and there are some many cute patterns to choose from. If you're an animal lover and want to get into crocheting, this amigurumi patterns collection has some great gift ideas for your favorite dog or baby in mind. What's cuter than a crochet dog? …

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Looking for a pretty pink baby gift? A gift that is soft and practical but not too hard to make? This easy free pink clouds baby blanket will be a great project to try. The crocheting blanket pattern only has three stitches, single, half double and triple. This chunky baby blanket works up fast too. …

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Looking for an adorable baby gift? One of these crochet baby rattle patterns would be a great addition to a baby gift, unique and special. There are lots of different crochet baby rattle and teether patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next crochet baby toy project. There are …

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What grandmother doesn’t love a handmade Valentine’s Day gift. We are going to make these DIY homemade free heart printable valentine cards and pair with photos, a perfect gift, for Nana and Grammy. This free printable heart card kid craft needs just a few supplies, mainly paper and something to color with. Pair this Valentine's …

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I had left over yarn from my free textured ear warmer pattern, I made last week. I decided to make a textured crochet cowl pattern to match. I used almost all of the yarn making 2 ear warmers and the cowl. Crocheted cowls are great. They keep your neck warm without getting in the way. …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute crochet lovey patterns for an adorable baby gift, for a boy or girl. Lots of little ones love their lovey baby blankets. There are lots of different baby security blanket crochet patterns to choose from. There are cute crocheted teddy bears, bunnies, unicorns, hippos, and more. Learn how …

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Looking for a cozy handmade gift to make? Try this free textured crochet ear warmer pattern. It would make a perfect gift. The inspiration behind this design is to create a stylish and versatile accessory that can be worn with a variety of outfits, from casual to dressy. The Moss stitch pattern adds an interesting …

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We have been making heart crafts and other Valentine’s Day crafts and decided to gather free printable valentine cards for kids great for Valentine’s Day fun. There are all different kinds of Valentine’s Day cards for kids printable. You should be able to find lots of cute choices. They are easy and you can pair …

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Looking for some winter crochet hat patterns? I have collected some patterns, for beginners to advanced, in all kinds of styles. Try a new crochet hat pattern today! They make great gifts for friends and family. Make yourself some crocheted beanies in all kinds of styles and colors, to keep warm this winter. Don’t you love …

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Looking for an easy baby gift? A gift that is soft and practical but not too hard to make? A great crochet project to try would be my free Ocean Stripe easy baby blanket crochet pattern. My free baby crochet blanket pattern only has two crochet stitches, single crochet in the back loop and double …

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January is half over and it is time to think about heart crafts for kids, since Valentine's Day will be here soon. A colorful easy pasta heart craft is perfect. This is a fun pasta heart craft using supplies you probably already have, pasta, markers, and pipe cleaner. This heart craft is great for practicing …

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Time to add more letters to my letter of the week resources for preschool classes. Today, I am working on crafts for letter E. Here is the letter A resources , letter B resources , letter C resources and Crafts for letter D. I have gathered a list of different letter E activities from crafts, …

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Looking for an adorable baby gift? A gift that is cute and practical but not too hard to make? You can always use another easy crochet baby blanket pattern. There are lots of different easy crocheted baby blanket patterns to choose from, perfect for a little boy or girl. Most crochet patterns you can easily …

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Looking for some fun and easy arctic animal crafts? Winter is a great time for winter animal crafts. Make some cute animals that live in cold areas like the Arctic or the Antarctic. It is easy to add cold region animals to all of your activities this month. These winter animal crafts are good for toddlers, …

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Looking for some crochet slouchy hat patterns? I have collected some hat patterns, from easy to advanced, in all kinds of styles, like the slouchy crochet beanie, newsboy slouchy, and the slouchy beret. What is the difference between a regular winter hat pattern and a slouchy hat pattern? Slouchy hat crochet patterns are a looser …

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In search of some snug free chunky crochet hat patterns with bulky yarn? I have gathered a variety of crochet hat pattern bulky yarn, all utilizing either gauge 5 or gauge 6 bulky yarn. Crochet hat patterns with bulky yarn are excellent because they quickly come together. Give a new chunky crochet hat pattern a …

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Wouldn’t these cute Christmas tree look great on your mantel? Use this free Christmas tree crochet pattern to make all 3 sizes of trees. You could make crochet Christmas trees neutral colors for a modern design and use them all winter or you could use them as a little present for some holiday cheer. I …

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Looking for some cozy crochet hat patterns? I have collected some different winter hat crochet patterns and tips for for making the hats. Try a new crochet beanie pattern today! They make great gifts for friends and family. Make yourself some in all kinds of styles and colors. These crocheted hat patterns are paid. If …

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I am making gift buying lists and thinking about Christmas décor. It is a great time to start looking for some free crochet Christmas patterns to try. Any of these Christmas crochet patterns would be a great choice. There are lots of different crocheting Christmas patterns to try, stockings, snowmen, ornaments, and more. Mini Christmas …

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Looking for a cozy crocheted handmade gift to make? Any of these crochet ear warmer patterns would be perfect gift. Most of the ear warmer crochet patterns have matching scarves or cowls too. Keep warm this winter with one of my matching patterns. There are a lot of creative winter headband crochet patterns to learn …

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Looking for some men’s crochet hat patterns? I have collected some different patterns and tips for for making the beanies. Try a new crochet hat pattern for men today! They make great gifts for friends and family. Make yourself some in all kinds of styles and colors. Free Beginner Crochet Ribbed Hat Pattern These men's …

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I am making gift buying lists and thinking about Christmas décor. It is a great time to start looking for some crochet Christmas patterns to try. Any of these Christmas crochet patterns would be a great choice. You can have fun making your own crocheted Christmas décor. There are lots of crocheted Christmas different patterns …

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I am always looking for a quick and fun kid craft. I am working on winter crafts, so I thought a fingerprint snowman kid craft would be great. This easy snowman craft would be great for a snowy day. Who doesn’t like paint with their fingers? If you little one doesn’t you could use a cotton swab, end of …

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Looking for a crocheted scarf for the winter weather or a handmade gift to make? Any of these crocheted shawls or wraps would be perfect gift. Look at the reviews and choose one of these crochet triangular shawl patterns.  There are a lot of creative crochet patterns for triangle scarves. There are lots of different …

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