All MoCrochet Patterns!
Graceful Granny Square
Free crochet granny square pattern. This granny square is all gussied up to the next level, but is an easy and quick make. Round by round photos and clear instructions will guide you to complete a satisfying project.This crochet afghan block pattern is offered for...
Sugar Plum Fantasy Afghan
Happy December everyone! As we are closing out the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL, we are also closing out the 2022 CalendarGhan eBook. Today brings you a beautiful holiday afghan created especially for December. If you read further down, you'll find a nice Holiday gift...
Urban Cabin Crochet Afghan
October is here! Well, actually, it was here yesterday - so I'm a day late with this post. Oops! Nevertheless, here's a brand new afghan design for the beginning of Autumn, my favorite time of year. This beautiful design is the Urban Cabin Afghan. It's a fresh and...
Doo Da Daisy Crochet Afghan Pattern
September is here, and with the coming of a new month is a new afghan design. Introducing the Doo Da Daisy Afghan.Doo Da Daisy Crochet Afghan Pattern - $4.98. Click photo above to purchase.The Doo Da Daisy Afghan is a Mile-a-Minute design and is fun and easy to make....
Peacock Plumes Afghan Crochet Along
Announcing the 2022 Peacock Plumes Afghan Crochet-Along!Please join me for an amazing journey. I have teamed up with Cascade Yarns to bring you the most gorgeous afghan for your Fall/Holiday hooking. Tania Leis will be providing her wonderful instructional videos for...
Showstopper Crochet Afghan Square
For the past several years (since 2009), I have been honored to be a featured designer for the Block-a-Month Crochet Along (BAMCAL) group on Ravelry. I actually started my crochet community friendships in this very group, so it holds a special place in my heart. Over...
Swan Lace Afghan Crochet Pattern
Swan Lace Afghan, the June addition to the 2022 Crochet Calendarghan I love spending a breezy summer day at the park, feeding the ducks and squirrels - and if I'm lucky, I'll see a few swans. Swans are such beautiful, elegant creatures. It's only fitting that I...
Glad Tidings Afghan Square
Here's a Bonus Square for December's BAMCAL 2021. What a perfect way to end the year. We all need some Glad Tidings in our lives, and I can't think of any better news than a free crochet pattern! While you're stitching, take time to reflect on all the good things in...
CAL – Art Deco Afghan
Announcing the Art Deco Afghan CAL The Crochet Along will begin on July 7, 2021. Enjoy a staycation this summer and join Cascade Yarns and myself for a CAL using Cascade Yarns Anthem. The Art Deco Afghan is an 8 part CAL running from July 7th – August 25th. Every...
April Girl Afghan Square
This afghan square was designed especially for the Ravelry BAMCAL 2021 group as the April Block of the Month. This is my 12th year of having a featured design with the group. It's always been so much fun coming up with these designs and watching everyone make their...
Bonus Pattern – Let it Snow
BONUS PATTERN HOLIDAY BAUBLES BLANKET CAL Wondering what to do with your leftover yarn? How about making some cute little snowflakes? Make as many as you like, in any color. Hang them on your tree, decorate your gifts, or sew on your Holiday Baubles Blanket to...
Advent Scarf 2020
ADVENT SCARF 2020 For this year’s Advent Scarf, you will have some choices. Due to some real life events, I just haven’t had time to create a brand new scarf pattern. I don’t want to disappoint, as many of you have been asking about it. I really love presenting the...
Cranberry Delight Afghan Square
November brings thoughts of family gatherings, good food, and good fun. Who can resist a tasty turkey dinner with all the trimmings? To get you in the holiday spirit, I’ve designed a new afghan square. This beautiful, luxuriously textured square will get your taste...
CAL – Holiday Baubles Blanket
Announcing Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL The Crochet Along will start on October 21! Stay home for the holidays and join Cascade Yarns and myself for a CAL using Cascade Yarns Anthem. The Holiday Baubles Blanket is a 9 part CAL running from...
Special Sale – Quarantine CAL 2020 eBook
This week ends the Quarantine CAL 2020. Thank you all for participating. I hope this has helped to occupy your home time in a crafty and productive way. This was fun, wasn’t it? All of the coaster and dishcloth patterns are free, but for a small fee, I also offer them...
Cathedral Coaster
Quarantine CAL - Week 4 We have reached our final week for the Quarantine CAL. Which dishcloths will you choose this week? Paisley has chosen a really cute one, it’s one of my favorites. How are you holding up under quarantine? I have to say – it’s nice to be able to...
Elizabeth Coaster
Let's get going with the Quarantine CAL - Week 3. What are you all doing with your home time? I’ve actually been working on new designs. Getting ready to release a couple of brand new – and oh, so cute – blankets. Time for some whimsy and fun! Keep your eyes open...
Carousel Coaster
Thanks for joining me in the Quarantine CAL - Week 2.I hope you all are staying home and staying safe. Today I cooked a 21 lb turkey! I have the time, so..... 😉 It was delicious - and I won't have to cook for quite a while now. More crochet time!!! I have really...
Checkerboard Coaster
A big hello from my home to yours! Are you ready to begin our Quarantine CAL? Here's how it will work. 1. Each week I'll give you a special link so you can view a bundle of eight (8) different dishcloth patterns designed by me. These are not new designs, but since I...
CAL – My Favorite Things Afghan
New Year – new CAL! It’s time for my first CAL of the year, and I think you will love it! The theme of this afghan is some of my favorite things. Just to name a few – coffee, books, kitties (and doggies), flowers, and granny squares. RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE – MY...
Afternoon with Anna Prayer Shawl
My first new design for 2020 is another FREE prayer shawl. I am gravitating to another direction in my crochet designing. It seems that I’ve actually been on this path for quite a while, but have now become more aware of it and more focused on it. I hope to bring you...
Advent Scarf 2019
Copyright is owned by the International Lutheran Laymen’s League, and used with permission of the Lutheran Hour Ministries, all rights reserved. Lutheran Hour Ministries: https://www.lhm.org/ I hope you have enjoyed the Advent Scarf CAL. I pray for you peace, joy, and...
Dearest Donna Prayer Shawl
I am honored to share with you a FREE crochet pattern for a Prayer Shawl. It was designed in memory of my lovely friend, Donna Wilson, wilmaelee on Ravelry. Her favorite color is green, so I used Cascade Cantata in Lime. This is an easy, repetitive pattern -...
Vanessa’s Dishcloth
Welcome to our very last dishcloth for the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL 2019! Here is #8 – Vanessa’s Dishcloth. This cloth uses the pretty puff stitch in a very elegant way. We’ll work 2 puff stitches into the same st/sp to create a cluster. This type of grouping...
Terry’s Dishcloth
Warm up your hooks for our 7th dishcloth of the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL 2019! This week we’ll incorporate more post stitches and work them into clusters. By careful positioning of your stitches, we will create lovely textured columns. I love the look of this...
Teresa’s Dishcloth
Presenting Dishcloth #6! How are we doing on our dishcloths so far? I’ve been seeing so many lovely cloths, it’s really inspiring! Colors and color placement makes such a difference and adds to the variety of each cloth. Today, we’ll use the post stitch in combination...
Robin’s Dishcloth
Can you believe that we are now half way through our Dishcloth CAL? Only 4 more cloths to go! So far we’ve worked post stitches in a couple of different ways to achieve different looks and textures. So – how about we really jazz it up this time??? Let’s get a little...
Pam’s Dishcloth
Welcome to our 4th project for the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL. We are finishing up the second week of our CAL, and I’ve seen so many lovely dishcloths. They seem too pretty to use, but believe me – they are great for all those dirty dishes. Since we’re exploring...
Marie’s Dishcloth
Here is the 3rdinstallment of our Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL. I hope you have enjoyed the first week of our CAL. The previous 2 dishcloths were fairly easy to work and showed us that texture can be created in different ways. Today’s dishcloth, however, will bring...
Erin’s Dishcloth
Welcome to the 2nd installment of our Dishcloth CAL. Erin’s Dishcloth brings us a simple, yet effective texture. Not all texture is bulky or layered. Sometimes, just a combination of basic stitches can result in a beautiful and textured fabric. This dishcloth...
Berniece’s Dishcloth
Welcome to Day 1 of the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL! This year I decided to design our cloths with texture. Some have a little – some have a lot – but they all have some. Texture doesn’t always mean post stitches or popcorn stitches. There are so many different...
My April Fool Afghan Square
Happy April Fool's Day to everyone! Yes, I'm actually celebrating this fun little occasion. Not because of all the pranks and hoaxes that are involved (although that's reason enough in itself), but because it's my 16th wedding anniversary. Woohoo!!! ...
Winter’s Blue Shawl
I know I'm a little bit late on this design - thank you all for your patience. It was due to be published on the first day of winter, December 21, 2018. Unfortunately - or maybe fortunately, depends on how you look at it - I moved over the holidays and just couldn't...
Advent Scarf 2018
CHRISTMAS DAY! STARTLING TEXT: And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great...
Autumn on My Mind Afghan Square
Updated November 6, 2022 Here we are in October, with Halloween and Christmas on display all around us. The thermometer reading is starting to fall, daylight is starting to get a little shorter, and I’m starting to dream of hot cocoa, falling leaves, brisk breezes,...
Penguin Parade Blanket
On sale now is Crochet Now magazine, the UK’s #1 magazine for crochet patterns. I am delighted to have one of my designs included in this issue. Take a peek – I’m on the front cover - bottom left corner! Need some festive holiday fun? Why not stitch up my cute and...
Autumn’s Love Shawl
Today is the first day of Autumn, and I bring to you a brand new shawl design especially for the season. SIZE AFTER BLOCKING: 25” X 71” YARN: CASCADE LUMINOSA COLOR 03: SUNSTONE Need 2 Hanks Per Hank - (480 yds / 440 m) (200 g / 7 oz) HOOK SIZE K /...
CAL – Nutmeg Trail Afghan
Crochet-A-Long Let’s CAL with a hot, new afghan design this Fall. My new design has just been published in I Like Crochet, October 2018. It is classified as EASY, so any skill level will be able to make it. I used Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran, and this is such a...
Summer’s Heart Shawl
What are you up to this summer? On these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer – let’s all crochet a light, lacy, breezy shawl. This is the perfect project for hot weather hooking. What was the inspiration for this lovely shawl? A beautiful, romantic poem by one of the...
CAL – Dishcloth #13
Here is our final dishcloth pattern for the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL 2018! Aptly named - as we will double up on the double crochet stitches. This design makes nice, clean lines and works up quickly. I made mine in one solid color, but multi-colors and...
CAL – Dishcloth #12
We’ve almost got our nice set of dishcloths complete. Only one more after this one, and it will be published later today. Mod Teresa chose today’s dishcloth. If you know anything about Teresa, you know that she loves owls, so her choice should not surprise you. Teresa...
CAL – Dishcloth #10
This dishcloth was designed in honor of my Aunt Becky. She was the younger of my dad’s two sisters. She was only 8 years older than me, so she was like a big sister. I loved visiting her at my grandparent’s farm. She always had a large stash of Archie comic books that...
CAL – Dishcloth #9
Today's dishcloth uses chain loops in a way that brings texture to the cloth. Texture is important when scrubbing dishes, so I try to incorporate some in many of my dishcloth designs. This particular stitch is very easy to work and also just looks pretty. You can work...
CAL – Dishcloth #8
Today’s dishcloth was chosen by Mod Robin. Robin has been crocheting since 2011. If you look at her Ravelry projects, you will see that she has 1,230 projects listed. That’s amazing for someone who has been crocheting for a relatively short time. And that’s only the...
CAL – Dishcloth #7
Today's dishcloth is named after my Aunt Carolyn. My dad had two younger sisters, and Carolyn was the older of the two. She grew up to marry my Uncle Dale, and they had six children. There were five kids in my family, so when we all got together, there was never a...
CAL – Dishcloth #6
Today’s dishcloth is designed in honor of my Aunt Margaret. The pattern incorporates some fun special stitches and definitely reminds me of her. She was such a fun person to be around, and I imagine that if she had ever crocheted, she would have been a crochet...
CAL – Dishcloth #4
Good Monday morning everyone. I hope you had a great weekend with some yarn on your hook. We are starting our second week of the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL, and I hope you are all caught up. Today’s dishcloth is a little involved – but well worth the time and...
CAL – Dishcloth #3
Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying the CAL so far. I have lots of fun dishcloths to share with you in the coming days. If you are too busy (and aren't we all these days) or just can't remember to check in here on pattern day - you can always purchase the e-Book...
CAL – Dishcloth #2
Today's dishcloth is a Mod's Choice. Berniece is a long time Ravelry group member and my very first Mod. She's been with me since 2011 and so far I haven't run her off yet. Just shows you what a patient, caring person she is. She's tested so many of my patterns - she...
CAL – Dishcloth #1
Today begins our Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL! Yes, I know I went nuts this year. I was waiting on some yarn to be delivered for a design project, and of course I had to crochet something. After all - I did have a red hot hook in my hand. So two days later, we have 8...
Spring’s Fancy Shawl
Today is the first day of Spring, and what a great day to begin a CAL!!! Here's our schedule: CAL officially begins today - March 20, 2018. CAL officially ends on April 30, 2018. However, you can take as long as you need to complete the project. We just need an...
Advent Scarf 2017
PLEASE JOIN ME! PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017 Join me for a crochet-a-long this holiday season. I have designed a unique sampler scarf that coincides with the Advent season. Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas – 22 days. This year...
Attic Window Afghan
Here's a new design especially for Mother's Day. I've partnered with Cascade Yarns and created 3 different color schemes. They are equally beautiful, and you may have a hard time choosing just one. Maybe make one for Mom and one for You! Color counts in this design,...
Tutorial – No More Turning Chains!
When crocheting in rows, how many times have you ended up with those ugly turning chains? You know what I'm talking about. The pattern says to "chain 3 and turn." The chain 3 is the equivalent to a double crochet stitch and begins the next row. But - let's be frank...
CAL – First Ladies Commemorative Afghan
This impressive afghan is specially designed in homage to all of the United States First Ladies. Included are not only Presidential spouses, but other family members who served as well. The afghan is comprised of 52 original squares – each representing a First Lady....
Advent Scarf 2016
The 28th Day of Advent Scripture Reading in conjunction with the Advent Scarf CAL. Luke 2: 6 - 7 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because...
Mr. Ghan Afghan MCAL
Introducing the Mr. Ghan Afghan. This uniquely textural design is the companion to the Mrs. Ghan Afghan. This new design is presented as a Mystery Crochet-a-Long or MCAL. You just need to purchase the pattern through the link below, and every week you will receive...
Bellis perennis – 6″ Square
It's been so much fun designing for the Mystery Lapghan Crochet-a-Long, hosted by Cylinda of Crochet Memories and Sheri of The Country Willows. This MCAL involves 30 crochet designers (including myself), who have teamed up to design 36 original 6”...
Charming – 6″ Square
Good Monday morning everyone! Today I am presenting my newest pattern - a cute little 6" square designed especially for the Mystery Lapghan Crochet-a-Long. This MCAL is hosted by Cylinda of Crochet Memories and Sheri of The Country Willows. It involves 30...
Mrs. Ghan Afghan
Mrs. Ghan Afghan Pattern $7.00 USD So now that the Mystery CAL has officially concluded, I'll show you my original Mrs. Ghan Afghan. Looks like my sweet granddaughter Paisley (and her friend Patrick) has already claimed it. LOL This afghan was designed with my...
Floral Beauties e-Book
Newly released is the Floral Beauties e-Book. This e-book contains 5 different patterns/instructions for 12" afghan squares. The patterns are each sold individually for $2 each, so this is a great deal. Save money and buy the e-Book for $6.50. The patterns are: 1....
Merry-Go-Round Dishcloth
Merry-Go-Round Dishcloth Designed by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Beginner FINISHED SIZE: ...
Audra’s Dishcloth
Audra’s Dishcloth Designed by: Melinda Miller http://mocrochet.blogspot.com/ This pattern is named after my beautiful daughter-in-law. SKILL ...
Cup O’ Joe Dishcloth
MATERIALS: Worsted Weight Cotton Color A: Orange Color B: Green Crochet hook size I/5.5 mm Tapestry needle SIZE: 8” wide X 9” tall – excluding handle ABBREVIATIONS: Beg = beginning...
Kelsey’s Dishcloth
Kelsey’s Dishcloth This pattern is named after my cute little niece. SKILL LEVEL: Easy MATERIALS: 1 oz. Worsted weight cotton Crochet hook size I/5.5 mm SIZE: 9” X 10” ABBREVIATIONS:...
E-Book – The Wedding Party
The Wedding Party E-Book You are buying an E-Book consisting of 6 (six) crochet patterns/instructions in PDF format. You are invited to the Wedding Party. Here you will find six 12” afghan block patterns to crochet with a lovely Wedding theme. Members of the Wedding...
Wedding Day Afghan Square
Wedding Day - 12" Square Pattern/Instructions Only in PDF format $2.98 USD
Mother of the Bride Afghan Square
Mother of the Bride - 12" Square Pattern/Instructions Only in PDF format $2.98 USD
Kiss the Bride Afghan Square
Kiss the Bride - 12" Square Pattern/Instructions Only in PDF format $2.98 USD
Flower Girl Afghan Square
Flower Girl - 12" Square Pattern/Instructions Only in PDF format $2.98 USD
Bachelor No More Afghan Square
Bachelor No More - 12" Square Pattern/Instructions Only in PDF format $2.98 USD
Always a Bridesmaid Afghan Square
Always a Bridesmaid - 12" Square Pattern/Instructions Only in PDF format $2.98 USD
Patriot Star – 8″ square
This square is designed specifically for fingering weight yarn and works up to an 8" square. Very nice in patriotic colors or even colors of your choice. The BPTR gives it a nice texture. USD $1.98
Pretty Scallops Dishcloth
Pattern is for the Intermediate crocheter. Stitches include sc, dc, tr LSC, and TRCL. Special stitches are explained. Pretty Scallops Dishcloth Designed by Melinda Miller www.mocrochet.blogspot.com SKILL LEVEL:...
Blooming Beauty – 8″ square
This 8X8 inch square is designed especially for fingering weight yarn and features the popcorn stitch for added texture, with a lovely center motif. It would make a beautiful addition to your lapghan or afghan. Use your imagination for color combinations to create...
Blooming Beauty Afghan Square
Blooming Beauty Designed by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate FINISHED SIZE: 12” square MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size H Tapestry needle This...
Galaxy Afghan Square
This 12X12 square features a pretty motif center and is great for use in afghans, lapghans, or square swaps. Use any combination of worsted weight yarn to achieve your own unique look. You will be purchasing the pattern only, not the finished product. GALAXY ...
Galaxy – 8″ square
This 8X8 square features a pretty motif center and is worked up in fingering weight yarn. It has a delicate look which lends itself well for a shawl, wrap or a light throw. Choose your own color combinations for your own unique look. You will purchase the pattern...
Cameo Flower – 8″ square
This is an 8" square that uses fingering weight yarn. It works up to a very delicate looking square and would make a lovely throw or wrap. I will be offering 11 more fingering weight square patterns on a monthly basis. Please keep coming back for more. 🙂 You will be...
Cameo Flower Afghan Square
This crochet pattern is written for worsted weight yarn and uses a size J hook. It works up to a 12"X12" square. It would work wonderfully in an afghan, lapghan or for a square swap. You will purchase the pattern only, not the finished product. USD: $2.98 ...
Thankful Stitches Afghan Square
I designed this FREE crochet afghan square in November, hence the name. I’m thankful for everyone who likes to crochet my designs. Thank you all for your support - I appreciate you! THANKFUL STITCHES AFGHAN SQUARE Designed by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: ...
Basket of Berries Afghan Square
Get ready for a FREE crochet pattern that uses several different crochet stitches. I bet you'll like working different kinds of stitches all in one little square. Just look at all the rich texture and interest those beautiful stitches bring. Not to mention that all...
Popcorn Parade Afghan Square
This FREE crochet pattern has a bevy of richly textured popcorn stitches parading around a center flower in all their grandeur. Come join the popcorn parade and stitch up this textured beauty! POPCORN PARADE AFGHAN SQUARE Designed by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Easy...
Warm Ridges Afghan Square
This FREE crochet pattern gets it's name because of the ridges made by working in the back loop of the stitches. Working in the back loop (BL) makes such a nice texture and adds just an extra little "umph" to your square. Try it - you'll like it! Warm Ridges Afghan...
More V’s Please Afghan Square
This is a FREE crochet pattern for a 12 inch afghan square. One of my most popular patterns EVER, it's great for all your scraps and absolutely LOVES the randomness of colors. Go ahead - close your eyes and grab some yarn out of your scrap bag for each round. Make...
Just Meshin’ Around Afghan Square
I was just "meshin" around one day, playing with some yarn and hook. This is what happened. A FREE crochet pattern for YOU!!! What can I say? Never leave me alone within sight of yarn and a hook that isn't locked up. Just Meshin' Around Designed by: Melinda Miller...
Pretty Petals Afghan Square
This FREE crochet afghan square pattern has a pretty flower in the center. The petals continue to bloom outwards in the corners, adding a touch of lace and loveliness. What colors will you crochet your pretty petals? PRETTY PETALS AFGHAN SQUARE Designed by:...
Half-N-Half Afghan Square
Half –n– Half Afghan Square Designed by: Melinda Miller Here’s a FREE crochet pattern for a 12” afghan square. It is half traditional granny square with holes and half untraditional without the holes – suited to please everyone! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner...
Wish Upon a Star Afghan Square
This free crochet pattern is designed to spark your imagination with playfulness and color. Go ahead and make a cute little crochet baby blanket with some dreamy stars and wishful thinking. We all need some starry nights and twinkly thoughts to lull us to sleep, and...
Crazy Granny Afghan Square Free Crochet Pattern
Here's a free crochet afghan square pattern that's pretty easy to make and makes up very pretty. Join them all together for a lovely granny square afghan. This is a simple twist on the timely granny square. Start with a granny circle and then square it up. Crazy...
Crochet Sensational Sampler Afghan
Here's a new pattern I put together recently. It's a lapghan of sampler blocks. It could also be an afghan depending on how many blocks you made. There are a total of 12 blocks, but I made 16 - 8" blocks and put them together 4X4. I just doubled up on a couple of my...
Recycled Pill Bottles
I take so many daily medications and have so many pill bottles to deal with. Here's a nifty way to reuse your empty pill bottles. Don't throw them away. Just peel off the labels – you may need to use some Goo Gone to get the stickiness off. Wash them out real good and...
Remember Me Afghan Square
Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions for Name the Square Contest. After much thought, my husband and I have chosen the winning name (yes, I asked for my husband's advice as he is the resident knitter – see previous posts). We have chosen “Remember Me” - named...
Starfire Afghan Square
This is a free crochet pattern for an afghan square. It is for the Intermediate Beginner. Special stitches include the bobble and fan, and contains clear directions for each. This design looks great in a multitude of colors. Enjoy! STARFIRE AFGHAN SQUARE SKILL...
Simple Four-Patch Afghan Square
Here's an easy pattern for a four-patch square. I designed it about a year ago, but just recently wrote it down and had it tested. I hope you like it. SIMPLE FOUR PATCH Designed by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Beginner FINISHED SIZE: 12” square MATERIALS: 6 colors...
Unholey Rectangle
Here's a new pattern for you to work on. A fellow Raveler (larudden) asked me about my Unholey Granny Square pattern and wanted a rectangle version. She wanted to make one big afghan block, but no square. All the versions she had seen (and me too) had been the...
Falling Star Afghan Square
Here's my newest pattern - just in time for Christmas. The center star was originally going to be a flower, but it turned out to be a star instead. Oh well, I like it this way. Someone said that the row of picots reminded them of a string of Christmas lights. How...
Stained Glass Scarf
This scarf was inspired by the stained glass works of Frank Lloyd Wright. I love the vibrant colors with the black outline; however, it also looks very pretty in pastels or shades of the same color. STAINED GLASS SCARF Designed by Melinda Miller This scarf was...
Karen’s Dishcloth
In memory of my little sister, Karen Lynn Lawler. Love you, Karen. This pattern is named after my younger sister Karen. She's a foster mother, an adoptive mother, and she also crochets. This was a housewarming gift for her. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Beginner...
Blooming Lace Afghan Square
Here is a pretty flower square just in time for Christmas gifts. It would be real nice worked up in Christmas poinsettia colors. BLOOMING LACE AFGHAN SQUARE 12” Square Designed by: Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate FINISHED SIZE: ...
Crown Jewels Afghan Square
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate FINISHED SIZE: 12” square MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size H / 5.0 mm Tapestry needle STITCH GUIDE: Sc = single crochet Hdc= half double crochet Dc= double crochet Tr= triple crochet (2 yo before starting the stitch) Dtr=...
Versailles Afghan Square
This square was inspired by my visit to Versailles in 2006. I worked it in a gold colored yarn and it reminded me of all the gold I saw at Versailles. So I aptly named the square Versailles! Enjoy! VERSAILLES Designed by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner...
Blooming Granny Afghan Square
BLOOMING GRANNY12" SQUAREDesigned by Melinda Miller SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate FINISHED SIZE: 12” square MATERIALS: 4 or more colors Worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size J / 6.0 mm Tapestry needle STITCH GUIDE: Sc = single crochet Hdc= half double crochet Dc=...
Unholey Granny Afghan Square
This is a granny square with no holes. I use it quite frequently, and will use it for my Hello Kitty afghan also. One can make the square any size desired. The look of the square is quite versatile, as the color changes are discretionary. UNHOLEY GRANNY SQUARE...
Katharine’s Rose Afghan Square
This FREE crochet pattern is a 12” square and is labeled for the intermediate crocheter. It is dedicated to my beautiful granddaughter, Katharine. The inspiration for designing the square came from a photo of Katharine with a rose behind her ear. I was at the family...
Tannenbaum Lace Scarf
I designed this scarf especially for the holiday season. I used Butterfly Mercerized Cotton Super-10 in Color# 3766 - Leaf. Using a lighter weight yarn would make the scarf narrower and lacier. I would love to see other versions of the pattern worked up. This written...
Julia’s Flower – 6″ Square
This pattern was named after my maternal great-grandmother. She inspired me to learn how to crochet. As I remember her, she was always crocheting. I have several of her beautiful doilies as keepsakes. She was a very talented crocheter and as far as I know, always...
Little Sunglass Clutch
Here's a cute little wrist purse!. It's called the LITTLE SUNGLASS CLUTCH. It was designed to mimic a pair of sunglasses, but it doesn't have to be used as an eyeglass case. It can also be a little clutch or purse to use when a larger one isn't needed. I use mine...
Ida’s Dishcloth
This pattern is named after my paternal grandmother, Ida Witte Krueger. It was her mother who planted the rose bush mentioned in another post. Granny Krueger sewed and cooked, but I always remembered her for three things. 1) She always cooked up what seemed to be a...
Nelda’s Dishcloth
Here's a pattern named after my mother. She is my best friend. She taught me how to cook and I still love to cook today. Mama always fed us a good hot breakfast every morning before school. She would let us drink coffee with lots of milk and sugar added. I still love...
Alwine’s Dishcloth
This pattern is named after my maternal grandmother Alwine Nauert Goerdel (pronounced Al-ween). She just recently passed away. I have so many fond memories of her. She taught me how to sew and cook. She sewed lots of clothes for my sisters and I. My favorite dress was...
Kathleen’s Dishcloth
Here's another dishcloth for today. I've worked up several and named them after family members. This one is named for my sister Kathleen. She is 2 years older than me and I always looked up to her. We were on the drill team together in high school and had a lot of...
Color Wave Dishcloth
MATERIALS & GUIDELINES ANY WORSTED WEIGHT COTTON I USED HOBBY LOBBY CRAFTER’S SECRET A: TURQUOISE 50 B: PURPLE 31 C: ROSE QUARTZ 16 CROCHET HOOK SIZE I / 5.5 mm TAPESTRY NEEDLE SIZE: 9” X 9” ABBREVIATIONS: Beg = beginning Begdc = beginning double...
Spic-N-Span Dishcloth Pattern
You will love how the ridges on this cloth not only give it a beautiful, lacey look, but also give it a nice scrubbing texture. Your kitchen will be decorated beautifully, and your dishes will be spic-n-span! SPIC-N-SPAN DISHCLOTH Designed by Melinda Miller...
Happy Stripes Baby Blanket
HAPPY STRIPES BABY BLANKET Designed by Melinda Miller A pdf Pattern may be purchased for $2.98 USD This pattern uses four colors of the Bernat Baby Coordinates Sweet Stripes yarn. It is self-striping and creates it’s own pattern. The texture of the yarn is such that...