The Ashley Sweater is one of the most adorable crochet shirt patterns I’ve ever designed. It’s a pullover crochet t-shirt made in cotton yarn, so it’s really perfect for summer. You can easily use it as a layering piece, making it versatile during other seasons. What makes it extra cute is the buttoned neckline flap that creates a unique, flattering, fun design that sets it apart from other crochet shirt patterns. Let me share more about this cotton crochet t-shirt pattern with you…
[Read more…]Bison Yarn Scalloped Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Are you looking for a crochet cardigan pattern that somehow feels a little more special or unique than the other ones that you’ve crocheted? This scalloped crochet cardigan pattern might be right up your alley. It uses unique yarn, original construction, an accent color, and buttons in the back for intriguing drape to create a special piece for your wardrobe. Find the pattern on Ravelry.
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What Is Buffalo Yarn?
I designed this scalloped crochet cardigan pattern using Buffalo Gold Premium Fiber in Earth Natural yarn. This is definitely a luxury yarn that you can use if you want to make a truly special garment. It’s made primarily from American bison down, making it one of the softest fibers that you’ll ever use for crochet.
Buffalo Wool Co:
Check out this oldie-but-goodie Yarn Thing podcast interview with Stunning String Studio and Buffalo Wool Yarns to learn more about this great fiber:
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Benefits of Buffalo Yarn
Some of the best things about buffalo yarn include:
- It is super warm, but it’s also lightweight.
- It can absorb a lot of water before it ever feels wet, so it’s okay if you’re wearing it when caught in the rain.
- Bison yarn is so, so soft!
- It’s odor-resistant, so it’s great for making socks, but it works well for summer sweaters and other projects, too.
- It’s also super durable.
- Using it can sometimes contribute to sustainability in the craft and fashion industry.
Other Details of the Scalloped Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Obviously, the yarn makes this cardigan pattern special. However, even if you decide to make it with another yarn, it’s still a special piece. It’s all about the details.
First of all, I designed this using a unique construction. You’ll make it in two pieces. Then, you’ll stitch those pieces together using an invisible seam stitch so it looks like it’s all made in one piece. It’s easy and yet original.
Second, I’ve worked this primarily in one solid color, but I’ve strategically utilized a second color as an accent. Working this second color around the neckline, the scalloped lapels, and the back button detail makes the whole thing pop.
Speaking of the lapels, they’re obviously a crucial part of a scalloped crochet cardigan pattern. The wavy scallops are eye-catching and flattering.
On the back, you’ll use two buttons, looped together with the accent yarn, to enhance the drape of the cardigan while also giving that extra special attention to detail.
Can I Use Another Yarn to Make This Crochet Cardigan?
For a truly special cardigan, get that buffalo yarn. That said, you can use other yarn to work this pattern. Make sure you work to the gauge stated on the pattern. Some good options to consider might be:
- Chroma Worsted. The buffalo yarn is 90% bison and 10% nylon, adding stretch that really works for this design. Chroma Worsted is 70% superwash wool and 30% nylon, offering a similar drape. It’ll work nicely for your cardigan.
- Simply Alpaca Aran. This is 100% superfine alpaca wool, so it will have a softness similar to bison yarn.
- High Desert Worsted. This is Shaniko Wool which is a high-quality American wool.
- Heatherly Worsted. This is mostly acrylic with 20% wool in the blend.
Get The Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Get the Scalloped Crochet Cardigan Pattern on Ravelry today.
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Free Ice Cream Patterns to Crochet
We’re all screaming for ice cream! Ice cream is a year-round favorite crochet topic, whether it’s a toy to play with or a hat to wear. Crochet these free ice cream patterns to show everyone your love for this frozen dessert. Customize them by choosing different yarn colors for the ice cream part to represent your favorite flavors!

Free Crochet Chocolate Pie & Ice Cream Pattern
Soft crocheted food is perfect for any age! Soft-serve ice cream in a cone is a classic dessert, and you can pair it with a classic chocolate pie with whipped cream topping.

Double Scoop Snuggle Sack
This snuggle sack is the perfect item for kids to lounge in! Use thick Bernat Blanket yarn, and you can adjust the colors of the scoops to match the favorite flavors of the child using it.

Ice Cream Cone Rattle
A friendly rattle with a face is perfect for baby! When baby is a little older, it makes a great addition to a play kitchen.

Ice Cream Cone Scrubby
Show your love for ice cream as you clean up after a picnic! Made in Scrubby yarn, this cone will make even chores fun.

Ice Cream Dishcloth
A classic strawberry ice cream cone with a cherry on top looks cute in the kitchen when you’re not using it.

Crochet Ice Cream Cone Toy
This toy looks like two scoops of ice cream, but at almost 21″ tall, it’s the same size as a toddler! It makes a fun oversized toy for a little one’s playroom.

Ice Cream Swirl Hat
This baby hat will make little ones even more delicious! With a fun variegated yarn over a regular cone-colored brim, it’s a comfortable hat that can be used for photoshoots and every day.

Tons of fun to make and wear, these crochet ice cream patterns are bound to be a hit. But if other foods or cheeky monkeys are your jam, check out the links below!
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98 Quilt-Inspired Knit and Crochet Projects
Quilts have been around for generations, and over the years, their beautiful geometric patterns have become ever more complex. They’re a great way to use up fabric and make something wonderful from scraps or to start from scratch and make a stunning design. But you don’t have to learn sewing, and a quilt doesn’t have to be made from fabric! That’s why we’ve gathered these 98 free quilt-inspired knit and crochet projects.
The designs are inspired by quilt patterns from the classic patchwork and log cabin to the more complex wedding ring. Buy new yarn to make them, or like traditional quilters, use up your scraps to make a beautiful piece while reducing waste.

Afghans: Squares
Many people think of the humble square patchwork quilt when they think of a quilt. Whether made with small or large squares, this design is the simplest. The patterns here include plain patchwork and ones arranged in a pattern.
- Modern Amish Quilt Throw: This interesting design uses diagonal rows of squares in solid and striped yarn.
- Four-Patch Throw – Corner-to-corner (C2C) throw in four colors using double crochet stitches.
- Nine Patch Variation Throw – Made with 20 large squares, each joined to previous squares as you go.
- Buffalo Plaid Crochet Stadium Blanket – Simple X-look granny squares in grayscale or light, medium, and dark of the same color. Only 5 rounds in each square!
- Modern Patchwork Stars Blanket – Variation on the Buffalo Plaid squares with one-color and two-color crochet granny squares with a classic quilted star design.
- Patchwork Blanket – Worked in one piece in three colors, intarsia-style crochet.
- Rustic Patchwork Afghan and Pillow Set – Crochet squares in rows, then work a 2-row border around each square before joining.
- Crochet Quilt – Larger X-look crochet granny squares in square-in-square and triangle designs,
- Falling Leaves Afghan – Knit entrelac with central decreases forming squared leaf shapes. 6 colors.
- Autumn Leaves Crochet Afghan – Charted crochet squares in single crochet forming diagonal leaves.
- Throw of Squares – Diagonal strips of positive and negative squares sewn together.
- Christmas Wreath Throw – 475 one or two-color squares arranged and sewn together to display Christmas wreaths.
- Crochet Country Quilt Blanket – Solid color double crochet granny squares are sewn following chart.
- Modern Squares Throw – Tunisian crochet squares with post-stitch rib-look border.
- Graphic Gridwork Afghan and Pillow – Knit intarsia blanket made in strips and sewn together.
- Life’s a Plus Afghan – Traditional solid color crochet granny squares sewn together in + signs.

Quilt-Inspired Knit And Crochet Blankets: Triangles
Triangles can be used alone or combined with squares to make amazing patterns. In quilt designs, they’re usually right-angle triangles made by cutting a square in half.
- Country Quilt – Knit two-color blanket made in intarsia squares with stripes, triangles, and solids.
- Knit Patchwork Baby Quilt – Baby blanket knit in two-color garter entrelac squares and seamed.
- Country Quilt Baby Blanket – Knit triangle pinwheel panels using garter stitch and W&T.
- Graphic Chevron Knit Blanket – Diagonal knit two-color garter stitch squares, seamed forming a zig-zag pattern.
- Knit Patchwork Blanket – Diagonal knit garter stitch squares, half striped, half solid, sewn in arrow pattern.
- Turning Points Knit Blanket – Diagonal knit garter stitch squares in two solid colors, sewn in alternating directional stripes pattern.
- Crochet Tilt A Whirl Afghan – Diagonal crochet squares worked in half double crochet in stripes and solid sections and seamed.
- Granny Triangle Patchwork Crochet Blanket – Interesting! Granny triangles crocheted together in a special sequence to accentuate the seams!
- Mountaintop Blanket – Diagonal-knit garter stitch squares seamed in mountain/valley pattern.
- Knit Triangles Hexagon Blanket – Triangles are knit in strips using the PU&K (pick up and knit) technique, then strips are sewn together.
- Prismatic Chromatic Crochet Blanket – 4-round motifs turned after each round forming half-square triangles, and seamed.
- Mountain Range Crochet Quilt – Square and half-square granny motifs sewn together.
- Fading Angles Knit Blanket – Large striped and solid garter knit triangles, seamed.
- Knit Sawtooth Panels Blanket – Vibrant strips of triangles worked in W&T (wrap and turn) technique then stitched together.
- Dino Claws Knit Blanket – More knit W&T triangles made in squares then seamed.
- Crochet Color Quilt – Crochet granny squares in solids and two colors, seamed in a diamond pattern.

Throws: Log Cabin Designs
The log cabin design is formed with narrow strips added to each other to make a square. It’s a popular quilt design that’s well-suited to being adapted for crochet and knit afghans and blankets.
- Mod Log Cabin Throw – 12 crochet squares worked and joined as you go for this very cool design.
- Log Cabin Comfort Throw – Color and texture abound in this fancy throw. 25 squares, each with 7 sections. It sounds harder than it is!
- Cool Log Cabin Crochet Throw – Squares made from double crochet strips and seamed.
- Log Cabin Squares – This interesting knit blanket is worked in strips of texture and color creating squares.
- Autumn Log Cabin Throw – Variation on the Log Cabin Comfort Throw above.
- Log Cabin Baby Blanket – An easy knit in garter stitch squares and rectangles using PU&K.
- Log Cabin Crochet Baby Blanket – Simple to crochet, this blanket looks like one large log cabin quilt block.
- Modern Log Cabin Crochet Blanket – Variation on the log cabin quilt technique working out from one corner only.
- Luxe Knit Log Cabin Baby Blanket – Simple garter stitch knit blanket worked in an initial square then PU&K rectangles working clockwise.
- Quilt-Inspired Throw – Crochet throw, turning mainly counterclockwise to add on the strips.
- Parquet Pattern Knit Blanket – Knit a garter stitch rectangle then add to it working out from one corner.
- Crochet Folk Quilt Throw – One extra-large log cabin rectangular quilt block.
- Log Cabin Knit Quilt Blanket – A square blanket made like one large garter stitch quilt block.
- Knit Modern Log Cabin Blanket – Square blanket like one quilt block in Southwest colors.
- Graphic Crochet Throw – This throw has an offset semi-plaid look with contrasting color seams.

Blankets: Various Designs
- Wedding Ring Quilt – The shaping is amazing in this one, but don’t let that bother you. It’s all simple crochet stitches.
- Dreamy Quilt Throw – An interesting crochet project for sure. Color blocks, working in the round and back and forth. Give it a try.
- Fandango Throw – Bright colors on a muted background, and the circle-look without making crochet circles!
- Rail Fence Throw – Crochet nautical colored stripes and squares with simple stitches.
- Hexagonal Starburst Knit Afghan – Garter stitch shaped strips make up this hexagonal knit blanket.
- Happy Mitered Squares Knit Throw – Happy knitting with this colorful mitered throw.
- Knit Shadowbox Blanket – It’s knit flat but looks 3D. Great fun knit!
- Quarter Circle Crochet Blanket – Crochet semi-circles made into squares, rotated, and seamed.
- Positive Signs Throw – Use “join-as-you-go” techniques to make pieces into Squares and the squares into rows.
- Patched Persuasion Throw – An explosion of color! Stripes, solid granny squares, two-colored granny squares, and striped granny squares. This throw has it all!
- Twelve Star Throw – Unusual construction for this large block throw. Just trust the instructions and you’ll make it through.
And Even More Quilt-Inspired Knit And Crochet Blankets…
- Snowflake Crochet Blanket – Norwegian style snowflakes on a dark background decorate this fun blanket.
- Desert Star Throw – Beautiful central star transforms into a hexagon, then a rectangle. An impressive throw!
- Crochet Modern Patchwork Sampler Blanket – Solid granny squares and half-square triangles turn into flying geese, a windmill block, and more…
- Graphic Blocks – Knit squares in stepped design with small center contrast square. Check it out.
- Spring Quilt Knit Blanket – Strips of knit hexagons join in harmony.
- Crochet Modern Patchwork Abstract Blanket – Abstract arrangement of two-color half square triangle granny squares.
- Patchwork Plaid Baby Blanket – Worked intarsia-style in one piece using blocks of baby colors.
- Patchwork Blanket – Multicolored striped squares knit from the center out and sewn together.
- Patchwork Strips – Knit strips of garter stitch squares divided by stripes then sew them together.
- Geometric Knit Blanket – Lots of sets of steps knit as squares then joined. Stunning in only two colors.
- Tumbling Blocks Throw – Crocheted diamonds form zigzag strips joined by background color squares. A fun project.
- Illusion Infusion Crochet Blanket – Beautifully shaded tumbling blocks pattern in muted colors.
- Interlocking Color Block Crochet Blanket – Strips of alternating solid blocks of color and stripes sewn together.
- Garter Quilt Blocks Knit Blanket – Simple knit squares that look like rectangles!
- Hexi-Quilt Crochet Blanket – Exactly as the name explains…crochet hexagons joined into a hexagon.
Throws And Blankets Galore!
- Knit Patchwork Blanket with Visible Seams – Garter stitch strips of solid and stripes joined to accentuate the seams.
- Pinwheel Blanket – Start in the center and knit garter stitch strips around the center panel. Uses wrapped stitches.
- Crochet Geo Blocks Blanket – Kids blanket in bulky yarn for a quick project.
- Snowy Village Crochet Blanket – Worked in one piece C2C or corner to corner blanket made of small blocks used to build images of small house and mountains.
- Circle Square Crochet Blanket – Fingers, dots, and solid squares of color.
- Hexa Lines Knit Blanket – Bulky knit blanket made from strips of squished hexagons.
- Chevron Panel Knit Baby Blanket – Increases and decreases form chevron strips with color blocks sewn together.
- Ridged Chevron Crochet Blanket – Shaping at each end of crochet strips sewn together makes for a large chevron design.
- Crochet Bookcase Blanket – Corner to corner blanket made to look like a filled bookcase. Great for bookworms anywhere.
- Crochet Flower Patch Throw – Hexagons joined to make flowers on light background. Flowers use post stitches for added texture.
- Diamond Angles Crochet Blanket – C2C blanket in several colors worked to form joined diamonds in center.
- Cabin in the Woods Crochet Blanket – Log cabin style blocks sewn together forming colorful diagonal strips.
- X Marks the Spot Mitered Crochet Blanket – C2C blanket worked in four pieces, then seamed to form large colorful X.
- Knit Diamond Stripes Blanket – Striped rectangles knit on the diagonal and joined to form large diamond inside a rectangle.

Quilt-Inspired Knit And Crochet Non-Blanket Projects
Just because a project is inspired by a quilt design doesn’t mean it has to be a throw! These 10 projects include shawls, pillows, scarves, and more in patterns reminiscent of quilts.
- Patchwork Crochet Super Scarf – A loooooong scarf made from solid color granny squares in toning colors. Cute!
- Patchwork Purse – A generous sized shoulder or cross body bag with lots of room.
- Felted Crochet Patchwork Bag – Alternating patches of felted crochet and granny squares make up this colorful bag.
- Felted Knit Patchwork Bag – As above but knit.
- Log Cabin Knit Shawl – Colorful triangle knit shawl. Start with a small triangle at center back and build from there.
- Log Cabin Variations Pillows – Patterned center panel with striped surround.
- Log Cabin Knit Shawl – Grayscale knit shawl in broad stripes.
- Log Cabin Blocks Crochet Scarf – Oversize crochet scarf in colorful granny square blocks.
- Patched Persuasion Pillows – Various sizes of crochet granny squares joined together.
- Knit Fenangle the Angles Blanket Scarf – Stunning oversize knit scarf using W&T to form joined triangles.

This concludes our in-depth roundup of quilt-inspired knit and crochet projects! Are you ready to grab that crochet hook or those knitting needles?
Well, we hope you found something you like or a few things! You sure have plenty to choose from. But if you’re still hungry to craft…
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Find the Best Crochet Race Track Rug Pattern
Have you noticed loads of people are looking for a good crochet race track rug pattern right now? It’s one of those things that suddenly went viral, and everyone’s trying to make one. However, it’s not a new idea. You can find various styles and designs, including a vintage race track crochet pattern. Here are some of our favorites from Etsy.
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What Is A Crochet Race Track Rug Pattern?
If you haven’t seen these, they’re simply crochet play mat rugs for kids. The rug is usually oval in shape. However, you’ll also find patterns for round, square, and rectangular rugs. On the rug is a crocheted design that looks like a race track. The idea is that kids can play with their cars (or with amigurumi cars that you make) on this race track rug.
It’s one of those ideas that’s really simple and yet really smart. Kids love these. You get to crochet something that is out of your usual realm. And it’s super great for gifting. Kids love to play with cars, and moving their cars of various sizes and styles along a track like this is not only entertaining but also helps them build their motor skills.
Best Crochet Race Track Rug Patterns
We think you’ll find your own favorite crochet race track rug pattern among these options on Etsy:
Classic Oval Crochet Race Track Rug
If you’re looking for a specific pattern you’ve seen recently online, chances are it’ll look similar to this one. KeAlohaCrochet designed this one. It’s a simple oval where the track is a basic black road around the oval, and the rest of the mat is green. Young children can move their stuffed cars around and around the track for fun.
Oval Track with Car Parking
This rug is similar to the last one. However, it has some fun differences. In particular, as you can see, there’s a parking spot for the cars on either side of the track. This is designed for use with small cars, similar to Hot Wheels, that kids can park and then race along the oval. This is a nice large-sized rug for older kids to play on.
Vintage Crochet Race Track Rug
Look familiar? This great vintage crochet pattern has that same idea to it. However, it uses loopy fringe yarn to create a more rug-like effect. Fun! This pattern was designed in the 1980s.
Large Crochet Race Track Rug
This is a big full rug that’s over 3 feet long, so it’s great for play and also truly serves as a rug in the home. Moreover, this shows how you can use color changes to make different styles of these types of rugs. Check out yet another colorway here.
Crochet Race Track, Toys, and Backpack Pattern
This is probably the most original of all of the related crochet patterns on Etsy. It’s a square crochet rug with a road pattern, but the pattern is not in the shape of a round track. Therefore kids can “drive” straight and learn about stopping and making turns. The pattern is not just for the rug, though. The rug folds up into a backpack! And you get a pattern to make toy cars to play with on the track. Awesome!
Roadmap Playmat Crochet Pattern
Here’s another example of a square crochet rug to play with cars. This one has a track around the outer edge and connects by different roads to a circle track in the center. It also has designs like a fire station and a stoplight, which are great for teaching road vocabulary to young children.
Crochet Playmat Pattern
This square crochet playmat/rug has roads, of course. It also has other designs. And, if you notice, the shape makes it a perfect Tic Tac Toe board as well. Just crochet some X’s and O’s and you’ve got a game for older kids, too.
Easy Free Crochet Road Track Throw Pattern
All other crochet patterns in this roundup are available for sale through Etsy. However, Yarnspirations has a free option for you: The Red Heart Roadway Throw.
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62 Free Uniquely-Shaped Pillow Projects
Most of the time, pillows are circular, rectangular, or square. In this round-up of free Yarnspirations patterns, I’ve gathered 62 unusually shaped pillow projects with crochet and knit patterns! None of these projects are just a circle or just a square. Have fun exploring the possibilities!

Shaped Pillow Projects: Sky
Whether it’s the sun and stars or clouds and rainbows, you can make pillows that look like all kinds of sky-related items!
- Knit Moon Baby Pillow
- Twinkle Star Pillows
- Lucky Star Pillow
- Sunshine Crochet Pillow
- Knit Cloud Pillow
- Head in the Clouds Knit Pillow
- Crochet Rainbow Pillow
- Knit Rainbow Pillow

Shapes
These pillows are simply fun shapes, including the alphabet!
- ABCs and 123s Crochet Pillows
- Crochet Mosaic Pillow
- Be Still My Heart Pillow
- Crochet Heart Pillow
- Hearts of Pom Crochet Pillow
- Pillow Talk Heart
- #1 Fan Crochet Pillow
- Big Donut Knit Pillow
- Knit Homebody Lounger Pillow
- Velvety Semicircle Knit Pillows
- Oh Baby Spring Alphabet Crochet Pillows

Animals
This collection of pillows comes in all kinds of fun animal shapes and includes floor pillows and pillow pals for kids’ sleepovers!
- Huggable Owl Pillow
- Cat Neck Pillow
- Brilliant Butterfly Pillow
- Foxy PJ Pillow
- Baby’s Friendly Whale
- Ladybug Pillow
- Knit Alien Pillows
- Knit Bunny Pillows
- Huggable Lion Pillow
- Oversized Owl Pillow to Crochet
- Prince Bear Pillow
- Crochet Patchwork Elephant Pillow
- Panda Pillow

- Turtle Pillow Pal
- Unicorn Pillow Pal
- Sock Monkey Pillow Pal
- Teddy Bear Pillow Pal
- Bunny Pillow Pal
- Crochet Bunny Floor Pillow
- Crochet Fun Floor Pillow (Elephant)
- Bear-y Comfy Crochet Floor Pillow
- Loopy Sheep Pillow
- Bird Up Pillow
- Snug-o-saurus Crochet Body Pillow
- Crochet Dinosaur Egg Pillow

More Shaped Pillow Projects
All these pillows are shaped like objects, from fruit to mini houses!
- Movie Goers Crochet Pillow Trio
- Juicy Pineapple Crochet Pillow
- Poop Emoji Knit Pillows
- Crochet Cactus Pillow
- Huggable Santa Pillow
- Cozy Cottage Crochet Pillow
- Daisy Pillow
- Crochet Timber Pillows
- Crochet Daisy Pillow
- Crochet Petal Pillows
- Day of the Dead Pillow
- Blossom Pillow
- Graph It Dice
- Crochet Apple a Day Pouf
- Knit Rocket Ship Pillow
- Neon Knit Knot Pillow
- EZ Knot Pillow
- Pineapple Crochet Study Buddy

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