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41 Free Seamless Patterns to Crochet and Knit

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If you love to stitch and dislike seaming your projects together, seamless projects are right for you! Some patterns, such as hats, shawls, and throws, lend themselves to be seamless — the only time you’ll need a yarn needle is to do finishing steps like sewing on buttons or weaving in the ends. But even projects that are traditionally made in pieces, such as sweaters, can be made seamless! Explore these 41 seamless projects from Yarnspirations today, so you can stitch more and sew less.

41 Free Seamless Patterns to Crochet and Knit

Clothing

Seamless clothing is more unusual. The garments tend to be looser and less fitted, since they’re made all in one piece. Because it’s a little harder to find on your own, I’ve included more (although not all!) of the patterns here.

Top Down Knit Pullover Free Knitting Pattern

Accessories

Hats, scarves, and shawls are the naturally seamless projects. While there are some that are seamed, seams on scarves and shawls are rare, and many hats are knit in the round. The accessories given here are just a sample of the ones available for both crochet and knitting on the Yarnspirations website.

Argyle Cable Lace Knit Super Scarf Free Knitting Pattern

Throws

Many throws are made in one piece. They can be colorful, with a rainbow of stripes done in plain stitching or join-as-you-go motifs in different colors. Take a look at other knit throw and crochet blanket patterns from Yarnspirations — there are many more seamless projects in there.

From the Middle Crochet Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Home Decor

Home decor items like baskets or rugs are often made in the round — no seams necessary!

Hide-Away Sofa Caddy Free Crochet Pattern

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Mary Maxim Catalog: Craft Lover’s Christmas Wish List

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If you checked out my recently updated roundup of the top 20 super bulky yarn options, then you might have noticed that there were some links to yarn over at Mary Maxim. Full disclosure: I recently became one of their affiliates. So, yes, there are affiliate links in this post, and I get a commission from those sales, which doesn’t affect your price. But that isn’t the only reason I’m here to share all the best stuff from the Mary Maxim catalog with you. It’s also because they have some really great knit and crochet lovers stuff for the holidays. Here are ten things you should be sure to check out over there on the site.

Mary Maxim catalog for christmas

1. Mary Maxim Yarn for Christmas

mary maxim yarn for christmas

There is a lot of great yarn over on the site. However, I specifically wanted to point you to the Mary Maxim Festive Feet Sock Yarn. It’s so perfect for the holidays. It comes in holiday colorways including Mistletoe and Candy Cane Sparkle. If you love another crafter, this yarn is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer. If you love to knit or crochet socks, this yarn will brighten your season as you do.

2. Blizzard Blanket and Other Christmas Throw Pattern Crochet Kits

Mary Maxim blizzard blanket crochet pattern and yarn

In addition to just yarn, Mary Maxim sells crochet kits. In other words, you get a crochet pattern along with all of the yarn that you need in order to complete the pattern. The Blizzard Blanket is a lovely winter crochet pattern. You can choose from several color options; go with soft blue and white for a wintery feel or cardinal red and white for something that really says Christmas.

Other crochet Christmas blanket kits they offer include:

3. Crochet Snowman Christmas Kits

crochet snowman towel pattern from mary maxim catalog

Obviously blankets aren’t the only Christmas crochet pattern / kits in the Mary Maxim catalog. If you want some quicker makes, check out some of their crochet snowman Christmas kits which include:

4. Mary Maxim Christmas Knit Kits

Mary Maxim Christmas Knit Kits Mini Sweater Ornaments

You’ll find tons of different craft options in the Mary Maxim catalog. And, of course, you know I’m bicrafty. Therefore, I want to make sure that I share not only their crochet Christmas kits but also what they have for knitters. Here are a few of the best Mary Maxim knit Christmas kits:

5. Holiday Traditions Coloring Book

Holiday Traditions Coloring Book from Mary Maxim Catalog

Sometimes during the holiday season, you might want to take a break from knitting and crochet. If you’re working on a lot of handmade gifts for the holidays, sometimes the crafts aren’t as relaxing as usual. So give yourself the affordable gift of a Christmas coloring book.

6. Mary Maxim Jigsaw Puzzles

vintage tins jigsaw puzzle

Another relaxing alternative to yarn crafting and coloring is to work jigsaw puzzles. The Vintage Tins Jigsaw Puzzle has a bit of a Christmas feeling to it, doesn’t it? Some other good options for Christmas and for crafters include:

7. Yarn Mystery Box

yarn mystery box from mary maxim catalog

Treat yourself to a little surprise on Christmas morning. Order the Mary Maxim yarn mystery box. When it arrives, leave it unopened. Perhaps even wrap the whole box in nice wrapping paper. Then stick it under the Christmas tree!

Of course, you could also order the yarn mystery box as a gift for another yarnie in your life.

8. Starlette Sparkle Worsted Weight Yarn

starlette sparkle yarn from mary maxim

Of course, if you want to know exactly what yarn you’re getting, then Starlette Sparkle is a terrific holiday choice. In contrast to the first Christmas yarn on this list, Starlette is worsted weight. It’s actually used in quite a few of the crochet Christmas kits listed above.

9. Mary Maxim Knit and Crochet Clubs

Treat yourself or another crafter you know to a year of craft club projects in 2022. Mary Maxim has a variety of clubs for crafters. Crocheters can try small projects with the Crochet Club of the Month. Alternatively, work on blankets with the Quarterly Crochet Afghan Club. Similarly, there are monthly and quarterly knitters clubs.

10. Cats With Yarn 2022 Felt Calendar

mary maxim yarn felt calendar

One of the most unique items in the Mary Maxim Catalog is their felt calendars. These are actually calendar kits. They have a variety of them, but cats with yarn is probably the most popular one among knitters and crocheters. The calendar comes with the image printed on the felt. However, then you add the sequins and beads. It comes with a dowel for hanging. So, you get to play with a little crafting while creating your calendar for the new year. This is another Mary Maxim item that is great not just for you but also for gifting.

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10 Reasons To Buy Craft Books for Christmas

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Craft books are among the best gifts that you can purchase this holiday season. Truly, you can buy almost anyone these types of books for Christmas. That’s why we took the time to put together our elaborate lists of:

Not sold on the idea? Let us tell you why craft books should be on your Christmas shopping list.

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Craft Books for Christmas

1. Craft Books Are Ideal To Give To Your Crafter Friends

Most of us crafters also have a lot of friends who craft. Maybe people in your family are crafters, too. What’s better to buy for them than craft books? After all, you’re honoring their love for their craft. Of course, there are other great gifts for crafters. Hooks and needles, yarn and thread, tote books, and more all make terrific crafter gifts.

However, craft books are a little bit special. If you pick out the right one, your crafter friend will be excited to get these books for Christmas. After all, you might be one of the only people in their lives who knows that an amigurumi book isn’t the right choice but a sweater knitting book is … or vice versa. It shows that you know them and care about what they love.

2. Almost Everyone Loves Getting Books for Christmas

There’s something inspiring and wonderful about flipping through a book.That’s why a lot of people enjoy getting and receiving books for Christmas. There are some great craft books out there even for people who aren’t crafters. Just a few examples of good craft books for non-crafters include:

3. Many Craft Books Are Great Coffee Table Books

Crafters are visual. That’s why so many knit and crochet books are filled with beautiful photography. And whether or not someone is a crafter, they might appreciate these books for Christmas. If you know someone who keeps a stack of pretty books on a table or has a great bookshelf display in their home, I bet they’d enjoy beautiful craft books for Christmas.

4. Almost Everyone Is Interested in Crafting Right Now

Sure, people have been knitting and crocheting for decades upon decades. But there are times when crafting is trendy and times when it’s less popular. Starting with quarantine, crafting picked up in popularity. So even if you don’t know someone well, it’s a safe bet that they might be interested in crafting right now. So, getting them those types of books for Christmas is probably going to be money well spent.

5. You’re Supporting Other Crafters

Craft books are written by designers and crafters. Putting together a book can take a long time. It’s truly a labor of love. So, when you buy these books for Christmas, it’s not just a gift to the person receiving the book. It’s also a gift to the designer/author. You’re helping to support them in their business of doing what they love to do.

6. You’re Likely Supporting Small Publishers, Too

There are obviously a variety of different craft books. And there are lots of places that you might purchase them. If you can buy them at your local bookstore and support shopping small and local, that’s great. But if you buy them at your local craft store or through Amazon, that’s okay, too. Why? Because craft books are almost always published by small publishers. Sure, there are some exceptions. But usually the publishers are dedicated to crafting, to supporting their authors, to bringing books into the world that they truly believe matter. So when you buy craft books, you’re supporting small publishers. That’s a big deal.

7. Craft Books Inspire People to Create

Take a chance on giving craft books to people you aren’t sure will love them. In particular, books for kids about learning how to craft are a wonderful choice. You just never know what creativity it will spark in them to flip through those pages. They may fall in love with the craft from your chosen book. Or, they may not, but it might encourage them to try a different craft that they do end up loving. Many of us learned crafting as children, stopped for awhile, then came back to it. The spark you ignite now could burn brightly years from now.

8. One For You, One For Me Shopping

Okay, this is a little bit of a joke, but also it’s not. It’s that idea that every time you buy someone else a Christmas gift, you find that you can’t resist buying something for yourself. Well, your budget probably doesn’t want you to do that with every gift. But there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a few special gifts for yourself at the holidays as well. New knit and crochet books are great Christmas presents to yourself. Celebrate your craft, your skill, and the joy you take in a generations-old pastime.

9. Shopping for Craft Books Will Inspire You, Too

Even if you don’t buy these books for Christmas for yourself, you’re going to have a great time browsing through them as you look to buy them for others. Maybe you’ll put them on your wishlist and eventually get the ones you truly want. Or maybe not. But looking at all of the amazing options out there – in your favorite craft or in ones you’ve never tried – can’t fail to inspire you. You’ll have a renewed sense of joy and energy about your crafting. And let’s face it, as much as we love crafting, sometimes it feels like a chore when the deadline of the holidays looms. So, shopping for craft books for others can reignite your passion for getting those handmade items complete this year.

10. Someone Will Use Those Craft Books, We’re Sure Of It

Okay, so let’s say that you misjudged. You bought someone a book about crafting for Christmas. You could immediately see on their face that they didn’t love it. Don’t worry. It’s okay. Craft books seem to find their right place in the world somehow. Someone else in that person’s family will pick it up and run with it. Or they’ll drop it off at their local Little Free Library or somewhere else and the right person will be thrilled to find it. No one has ever suffered much from receiving a gift that they didn’t love, so don’t worry about that part.

See, don’t you think you could get craft books for Christmas for everyone on your list?! Now who are you going shopping for first?

BiCrafty Bootcamp Is Taking a Breather … Back Soon!

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BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Beginners is taking a little pause. However, we’ll be back and better than ever after the holiday season. We hope that this gives all of you a chance to breathe, practice, catch up, take a break, enjoy the holidays, and more. And we are eager to come back in 2022 and finish the course.

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We Jumped Into BiCrafty Bootcamp: Crochet Edition

Earlier in 2021, we launched BiCrafty Bootcamp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters. It was a months-long amazing opportunity to learn how to knit from the ground up with special tips for people who already know how to crochet. You can still access all of those online knitting lessons free now.

We want to help all crafters become bicrafty if they want to. Therefore, we didn’t want to leave out the knitters who want to learn how to crochet. So, in September, we started BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters. Like its counterpart, it offers an in-depth way to learn crochet from the ground up with special bonus tips if you already know how to knit.

And The New Crocheters Have Learned So Much!

In the seven lessons we’ve completed of BiCrafty Bootcamp: Crochet Edition so far, our bootcampers have learned so much! Some of what we’ve covered already:

  • All of the basic crochet stitches
  • How to combine those stitches to create shells, granny stitch, single-double crochet stitch and more
  • Increasing and decreasing including chevron crochet stitch
  • How to crochet into spaces as well as stitches, which means learning stitch anatomy
  • How to read crochet patterns (abbreviations) as well as crochet symbol charts (which has been a favorite among everyone)
  • Working in the round to create crochet motifs including granny squares

And we’ve created lots of great little instant gratification projects including headbands, face cloths, shawls, and blankets. That’s right. If you’ve been following along with BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters, then you can definitely already call yourself bicrafty. You know A LOT OF STUFF in crochet already!

But It’s Been a Little Bit of a Bumpy Ride

The whole Marly Bird team set out with the intention of running through about twenty lessons. We started in September and expected to work through those weekly. But frankly, life has just interrupted us a lot despite our best efforts.

We could never have anticipated some of the things that have happened – vaccine reactions, website crashing, laptop crashing, getting stranded in a different state … These are just a few things happening to interrupt our schedule.

And we know that it can be a little frustrating. You get all ready for the week’s lesson then we don’t have it ready. We feel bad because we don’t want to disappoint you. Honestly, you all have been incredibly supportive through everything going on. You’ve sent the kindest emails and messages. I think sometimes it is easy to forget that designers are real, live, flesh and blood people with families and personal lives and feelings. But many of you do not forget that; you remember it. And that means so much to the whole Marly Bird Team! You all are always a bright spotlight of encouragement and love! 

Time to Breathe, Reset, and Resume In 2022!

You have been amazing to us. And we want to give you all that you deserve from these lessons. And we know that we just can’t do that right now. We can show up, maybe, but not at the level that you deserve. Therefore, we’ve made a group decision to pause Bootcamp until January. We hope you understand the heart with which this decision was made.

Marly Bird Holiday Fun

It’s not just that actual life has been busy and hectic and sometimes, frankly, hard. It’s also that it’s the busiest time of year here at Marly Bird. There are so many fun things going on here for the holidays. We have Turkey Trot coming up quick. There’s our annual 24 Days of Quickies event. Get ready for our New Year’s fun. We hope that you will join us in all of these things as a crocheter or a knitter or both.

If You Want to Practice Crochet During The Break

Go back through all of the BiCrafty Bootcamp lessons. Re-work them to keep up your skills, get better at some of the parts that may have challenged you, and build on that muscle memory. Check the bottom of each post for suggested crochet patterns that you have the skills to do now. There are also lots of different crochet videos on the Marly Bird YouTube channel. Here are my Top 20 YouTube Crochet Videos.

We’ll See You In January!

Then, be ready, because BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters resumes again in January 2022. If you haven’t already, make sure that you sign up for the newsletters. That way you’ll be sure to see an email announcement when we’re back.

And if you know anyone who wants to learn to crochet, let them know that they can still join too. Show them the lessons we’ve already done so they can catch up with us and be ready to go in January!

Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket Class Made Easy for Beginners + Gifts for Crafters and More from Annie’s

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Welcome to the Chic Throw by Marly Bird – a ” go at your own pace” crochet-along designed especially for you! This unique beginner sampler crochet blanket features 12 blocks. The blocks are worked in a combination of four beautiful neutral colors. Together, you have a wide variety of patterns and stitches to learn. All of these are made cohesive with a three-round border. Therefore, you will learn how to crochet each block, then how to join them into a stitch sampler afghan. You’ll be surprised what you can accomplish as a beginner but my detailed step-by-step Annie’s class makes it easy for you.

PLUS!!! I’ve updated this post to include ten other things from Annie’s that I think you’ll love. You’ll find other crochet stitch sampler projects, gifts for crafters, and craft organizing tools.

Chic Throw Beginner Crochet Blanket Skill Builder Class
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2 Ways to Use O’Go Yarn Colors: Break It. Make It. Or Just O’Go.

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I’ve been telling you a lot about O’Go yarn in recent months. It’s some of your favorite worsted and bulky weight yarns wound in a new format that makes it tangle-free. And you know what else? It makes it easy to decide on different ways yo play with color. You can effectively Use O’Go Yarn Colors in two ways. First, you can “Break It. Make It.” In other words, you can easily separate out each color in the set and use them in the order you want. Or you can “Just O’Go.” In other words, work from one end to the other through the colors as they’re laid out for a self-striping design. With so many different O’Go colorways to choose from, these two different options for using O’Go Yarn Colors.

#MARLYMADEMEDOIT Binary Code Knit Super Scarf

MMMDI Knit Super Scarf

I recently released my #MARLYMADEMEDOIT Binary Code Knit Super Scarf. Designed by Stephanie Menefee, this scarf uses binary code, assigning colors accordingly, to spell out different words. In my free pattern, it spells out #MARLYMADEMEDOIT. But I’ve also given you a way to get the free binary code charts for all upper and lower case letters as well as numbers and some symbols. Therefore, you can spell out whatever secret message you’d like on your scarf.

What does this have to do with O’Go Yarn Colors? Well, we used Caron O’Go Big Donut yarn for this scarf. We used two different colorways: Frostberry and Blue Moon. Frostberry is a single color for the whole donut. So, with that part, you can “Just O’Go.” However, Blue Moon actually has five different colors within the donut. However, we only used a few of them for the scarf. Therefore we used the “Break It. Make It” method. In other words, we easily separated the two O’Go Yarn Colors we wanted for the scarf. We can always use the other colors for a different project later.

The Binary Code Knit Super Scarf is a terrific project for you to use to play around with O’Go Yarn Colors. There are so many to choose from. And you can really personalize your design with both the color and the message.

Marly’s 3 KAL O’Go Yarn Patterns

3 O'Go Yarn Projects by Marly Bird

The 2021 Joann SAL is now complete. That means you now have full access to my three knit patterns that were part of this stitchalong. They’re all free on Yarnspirations. They also all have video links to help you along. And moreover, they’re all made with Caron® Colorama™ O’Go™(6.4 oz/180 g; 228 yds/208 m). Those three projects are:

As you can see, you use colorwork in each of these knit projects. You can follow the patterns exactly to get the color layout I’ve created. Alternatively you can “Break It. Make It.” In other words, separate out the colors and then put them in the order that you prefer instead. It’s easy to play with O’Go Yarn colors.

Color Play or Self-Striping for Any Project

2 Ways to Use O'Go Yarn Colors

I hope that you enjoy playing with the knit O’Go patterns I’ve shared with you above. However, there are also lots of other knit and crochet O’Go patterns. Plus, of course, you can use this yarn with any stitch pattern to create projects of your own. Use it to make a half double crochet scarf, a crochet shell stitch blanket, or a granny square tablecloth.

If you love to make color decisions yourself, then “Break It. Make It.” Separate out all of those colors. Then, for example, make each round of your large granny square tablecloth whatever color you pick. If you’d rather just let the yarn do the work, that’s okay, too. “Just O’Go” instead. For example, pick an O’Go Donut, start at one end, and half double crochet your self-striping cozy scarf. The colors are there for you to have fun with in whatever way you want.

More O’Go Yarn Patterns

Head to this page to see more O’Go yarn patterns. You’ll discover that they have links to “Break It. Make It.” patterns as well as links to self-striping Just O’Go patterns. There are both knit and crochet patterns for each. That way you can easily find cool projects to work on in the color style that you prefer.

Make It. Break It. Or Just O'Go Yarn.

FAQ About O’Go Yarn

To learn more about O’Go yarn, check out my original review, which includes a video showcasing how it works. That said, here are answers to some of the FAQ I’ve seen about O’Go yarn online:

Is O’Go a Center Pull Yarn Ball?

No. O’Go Yarn is a totally different format. It’s not a ball, a hank, or a skein of yarn. It’s a donut. The yarn is wrapped around the donut in such a way that it’s tangle-free and easy to use. So you do not pull from the center. You pull from the outside.

Where Do I Put My O’Go Donut While I Knit or Crochet?

Are you the type of person who likes to use a yarn bowl to keep your yarn in place while you craft? Obviously, the O’Go yarn format doesn’t fit neatly into a yarn bowl. However, it’s designed to stay put pretty easily as it is. Therefore, you can just set it on your lap, on the seat next to you, or inside of a project bag. You should find it easy to work with in any of these options.

O’Go Seems Less Bulky Than The Original Versions of The Same Yarn. Is The Yardage Less?

The O’Go format is designed not to just be tangle-free but also to have a slim profile. In other words, you should be able to easily take your O’Go yarn on the go. However, that doesn’t mean you get less yarn. For example, Red Heart Super Saver yarn comes in the regular format and as an O’Go yarn. Check the labels. It’s the same yardage on each. The same is true for the Bernat Blanket yarn.

What’s The Best Way to Store O’Go Yarn?

Re-usable bags that you’re able to seal and re-seal are a good choice for storing many types of yarn, including O’Go Yarn. If you “Break It. Make It.” then just take the colors you haven’t used and put them each in their own re-usable bags. If you haven’t started working with your O’Go yet, place the entire donut inside of a re-usable bag. This keeps everything dry, safe, and organized.