Craft Patterns

The patterns here are mostly crochet and they are a product of my charitable and gift-making efforts. These patterns are free for your personal use to make items for yourself, gifts, or items to donate to charity.

If you find these instructions inspiring or useful, I would love to hear from you. Please let me know if you have problems understanding any of the instructions.

Quilt Patterns

Big Star Quilt. Pattern added Sept. 10, 2006.
Libby's Patriotic Four Patch. Pattern added Dec. 24, 2012.
Wacky Rail Fence Quilt. Pattern added Sept. 30, 2009.

Knitting Patterns

Waffle-Weave Cap knit flat with a seam to sew or knit in the round. Either way make it with or without a turned up brim. Pattern added February 12, 2008.
Seed Stitch Handwarmers with a Twist. Knitted in sport weight yarn. Pattern added Sept. 21, 2006.

Crochet Patterns

Möbius Scarf
Half-Double Crochet Preemie Baby Cap
Teen/Adult Ribbed Cap Worked in half double crochet.
Griddle Stitch Beanie Pattern added 2/3/2012.
Quick and Easy Crocheted Coasters I created this design for part of my Mom and stepDad's 35th anniversary gift.
Moss Stitch Back Washer

6-inch Crocheted Afghan Squares
Rectangular Granny Square Pattern added 2/6/2000.
Easy Ripple Afghan Makes up quickly in double crochet.
Alternating V Shell Afghan #1 Pattern added 4/19/1999.
Alternating V Shell Afghan #2 Pattern added 4/19/1999.

If you need help with crochet basics, please try one of these web sites:
Crochet Guild of America offers both right and left-handed instructions. Crochet Basics at Crochet 'N' More has many abbreviations with instructions for making the stitches.	Crochet Information at FreePatterns.com has illustrated instructions and videos for many crochet stitches. Free Crochet Video Tutorials at NexStitch. Video instructions for many stitches. Some stitches have illustrated written instructions available.