Lately, I’ve found myself more and more passionate about helping fellow crocheters take that exciting leap beyond the basics. Simple stitches are wonderful and so versatile—but crochet offers a world of textures, techniques, and creative possibilities just waiting to be explored.
Trying out advanced methods like post stitches, filet crochet, or bobbles can feel intimidating—but with the right support, it’s a thrilling journey. That’s why I’m beyond excited to introduce the Skybound Sampler Blanket: a crochet pattern designed to gently guide you out of your comfort zone and into new stitch adventures.
Each section of the blanket is available for free on my blog, complete with video tutorials for both right- and left-handed crocheters. Some sections—like the filet crochet—also include helpful diagrams. Choose a solid color for a clean, modern look, or go bold with multiple colors to create striking stripes and visual flair.
This chunky blanket pattern used the trinity stitch with an easy repeat. The yarn used in this blanket is a super chunky self striping chenille yarn. A free PDF is available for this baby blanket pattern.
This crochet soap saver pattern is so quick and easy to work up! The unique addition of an extra loop before each stitch creates a beautiful texture. This is one of those projects that is so fast to make that it is great on repeat… for gifts or selling at craft fairs. It also only…
Crochet cables make any project look sophisticated and high-end. This beautiful technique can be used on anything from blankets to scarves to headwear. Learning how to crochet…