“Cowl” us Crazy! 12 Knit and Crochet Patterns

October 5, 2015 by AllFreeCrochet 1 Comment

Just “cowl” us crazy! It’s that time to start making your winter accessories. It’s never too early to start because you want to be prepared for the cold winter weather with all the cozy accessories to keep you warm. One of our favorite cold weather accessories is a warm cowl. Whether you knit or crochet (or both!), these are the latest free patterns you have to see.

Browse this collection of cowl patterns, and you might discover a new favorite crochet cowl pattern or knitting pattern. Long story short, after you make yourself one of these beautiful patterns, you’ll be wanting to make some more! Stitch up any of these patterns as the perfect DIY gifts for the holidays. They’re so much more special and unique than what you can buy in stores and everyone can always use a new cowl.

In the fall, pair these cowls with your favorite top or light sweater to fight off the chill. Then, when winter comes along, pair them with your most cozy sweater and stay warm all season long. Create one of these knit or easy crochet patterns in the color of the season: marsala. Whether it’s a rich plum or deep burgundy hue, it’s sure to make a statement!

“Cowl” us Crazy! 12 Knit and Crochet Patterns

Free Knitting Patterns

Winter Seeds Cowl

Woodland Nightfall Knit Snood

Lilac Dream Knit Cowl

Sparkle Lacy Knit Cowl

Free Crochet Patterns

Kiss Me At Midnight Cowl

Back to Scotland Crochet Cowl

Diamond Crochet Cowl

All Grown Up Crochet Cowl

One Skein Wonders

Purple Passion Knit Cowl Pattern

Crooked Creek Cowl

Plum Easy Crochet Cowl

Chunky Crochet Cowl

What color yarn will you use to make your cowl?

AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com Giveaway: The Knook, plus 3 Knook Project Books

August 2, 2013 by AllFreeChristmasCrafts 1 Comment

Do you love to knit and crochet? You can combine both of these yarny pastimes with a fabulous tool called the Knook. The Knook is half crochet hook, half yarn needle, and it makes knitting easier and more fun for everyone. We are giving away one copy of The Knook Beginner Set. Enter to win here.

Maybe you prefer to knit, but you can’t stand it when your yarn slips off those needles. Now you don’t have to worry about losing your work because the yarn is held in place with a 36″ (91cm) cord. This tool makes big knitting projects like blankets and infinity scarves that much easier to make. The beginner book even conveniently includes patterns for blankets and infinity scarves! With Knooks in three different sizes, three cords, and a beginner book with instructions and projects, you will be hooked on the Knook in no time!

As if this great beginning kit isn’t enough, Leisure Arts also has three more project books for the Knook. Dishcloths Made with the Knook is a how-to book written by author Starla Kramer that is composed of ten great dishcloth designs. Baby Beanies Made with the Knook is written by Dorothy E. Uhlir and contains seven hat projects your baby will love. Baby Blankets Made with the Knook was written by Melissa Leapman and includes six designs to swaddle your infant. All three of these books have a section at the back that gives general instructions on how to use the Knook as well. Ideas are abundant with all of these fabulous books. All you need is your yarn!

AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com is giving away one copy of The Knook, plus 3 Knook Project Books to one lucky winner. You could win!

Learn more and enter to win here.

Contest ends August 13, 2013. You can enter once daily, return often to improve your chances of winning!

Geek Crafts: DIY Dice Bag Roundup

August 22, 2012 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

I’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your weekly dose of geeky goodness!

Dungeon Masters, gamers, and RPGers, this week’s column is all about you. Isn’t it high time that you stepped up your dice bag game? Satisfy your urge to make—and keep your collection safe and organized—with a tutorial from my dice bag roundup!

1. Dice Bag of Doom! from Lara Breese on Ravelry

2. Pirate Dice from purly on LiveJoural

3. Dice bag with D6 pattern from Selana on Ravelry

4. Legend of Zelda Triforce Chainmaille Dice Bag from RabbitDance on Instructables

5. Elegant Dice Bag Tutorial from Be My Goth

6. Pattern for Fibonacci’s Dice Bag from I *heart* Stash

Looking for more game-related goodness? Check out my Rubik’s Cube Roundup right here on FaveCrafts!

100+ Craft Tutorials to Kick Off National Craft Month!

March 2, 2012 by FaveCrafts

If you’re looking for the perfect time to learn a new crafting hobby, now’s the time to do it! March is National Craft Month and we’re gearing up for a month full of inspiration and creativity! We’ve got new projects, awesome giveaways, new radio shows, and a few more surprises still to come! So be sure to tune in every day and see what’s new!

We’re going to kick off National Craft Month the best way we know how: with 100+ of our very best tutorials from all our craft sites! From scarves to quilts, necklaces to afghans, we’ve got something for everyone on this list!

And if you think this is impressive, be sure to check back often for more new ideas, information on exciting giveaways, and helpful how-to’s to help you learn a new crafting hobby this month!

Easy Beaded Jewelry Ideas:

Christmas Craft Ideas:

Best Free Crochet Patterns:

Crochet Afghan Patterns:

Easy Holiday Crafts:

Easy Knitting Patterns:

Easy Sewing Projects:

DIY Craft Projects:

Free Easy Quilt Patterns:

GIVEAWAY

We are giving away a prize a day every day here on our FaveCrafts blog for National Craft Month. It is so easy to enter. Just go to our Project of the Day post and comment to enter! You have 31 chances to win and a new special prize each day.

Knitting and Crochet a Proven Stress Reliever

August 3, 2009 by FaveCrafts 2 Comments

Most people knit or crochet for fun, but could there be a larger benefit? These two activities have been proven to be huge stress relievers and are encouraged hobbies. Studies show activities such as knitting and crochet have a calming effect on the mind, allowing people to reduce their anxiety.

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As a result of the ability to reduce feelings of stress or worry, knitting and crochet can even help medical conditions such as asthma or panic attacks. Similarly, both activities can actually strengthen the body’s immune system.

Crochet and knitting can help get your mind off of other problems while providing a stress-free activity to occupy your mind. It’s probably a good thing that mothers-to-be often take up knitting for their unborn babies–they need some distraction from their pregnancy!

Click here to read my personal story of how a Knitting and Crochet Tote became a stress reliever for me. If you want to try some easy knitting and crochet projects, try our Free Easy Crochet Patterns and Beginners Help or make your very own Crochet Tote Bag.