Dear Crocheter,

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of creating small, stuffed toys, is adorably cute. Combining the Japanese words for “crocheted” and “stuffed doll,” “amigurumi” basically means “crocheted friend.” How fun!

Crocheters create all kinds of amigurumi, from animals to food to their favorite superheroes or sci-fi characters. The sky’s the limit for this cute craft.

Some of our

Dear Crocheter,

Trees are wrapped in multi-colored lights, cookies are baked and sitting on cooling racks, and the smell of cinnamon, ginger, and peppermint are hanging in the air—it can only mean one thing: the holiday season is here. And in our usual fashion, we’re bringing you quick and easy classics to crochet, whether you need

From: The October 2016 Issue of I Like Crochet

Skill level: Intermediate

Chill in the air catch you by surprise? No problem! With the Early Frost Mittens pattern, your hands will stay warm while you’re out and about. A tight thermal stitch in a pretty design makes this the crochet mitten pattern of choice.

Weather can be fickle:

From: The December 2014 issue of I Like Crochet

Skill level: Intermediate

One of the best things about being a crocheter is the opportunity to decorate for the holidays. Natasja King has designed an absolutely gorgeous lace doily that will bring holiday cheer to any table.

The Festive Lace Doily pattern is crocheted from a silk bamboo blend

From: The December 2017 issue of I Like Crochet

Skill level: Intermediate

Pom-poms are hot right now—and let’s face it, pom-poms are always popular—so you’ll be in style when you wear the Hemlock Hat. The plush pom-pom sits atop a hat with a two-color Fair Isle stitch design featuring stylized hemlock trees. With this whimsical hat pattern,

From: The December 2015 issue of I Like Crochet

Skill level: Intermediate

Handmade decorations make wonderful Christmas memories. They’re the ones that get handed down with stories about who made them and when: a child in kindergarten, a grandmother for her first grandchild, a parent and child crafting together. Why not make some memories of your own

Cowls are on trend, and we all know why. They are quick projects (and many are even one-skein patterns), and they’re a great way to try new stitches on a small scale.

I Like Crochet has a spectacular selection of cowl patterns—you’ll find just the cowl to match your favorite jacket or ensemble. Might we suggest

Afghans bring a sense of warmth and comfort to our homes, and the variety of designs is almost endless. One of our favorites is Tanya Eberhardt’s Marigold Blanket.

This beauty uses the gold, orange, and yellow colors of marigolds to create a fabulous afghan that spans the seasons. Tanya adds a stripe of white here and

Dear Crocheter,

That crisp fall feeling is here, along with football season, school activities, corn mazes, and all the goodness that symbolizes glorious autumn. Maybe the most exciting sign of fall is the collection of warm and cozy crochet patterns that are available! Celebrate with us—get out your hook, your yarn, and start a new project.

Fall