Previews

Welcome to the I Like Crochet Previews. Here you can find free crochet patterns, CALS, and other helpful crochet tips.


Make this Dreamy Afghan with Freeform Crochet

Set your imagination free with the Dare to Dream afghan pattern

Blue skies! That’s what people say when anything is possible and there are no barriers. Can you imagine crocheting with no barriers, creating a design as you go? That’s what freeform crochet is all about, and this Dare to Dream Afghan project helps you make

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GASP! Jaw-Dropping Crochet Top

Lovely, lacy, and cool!
Freshen your look with this light and swingy Dancing Dolman Diamond Top. Pretty and flattering on just about everyone, this pattern combines two lace motifs you’ll love to crochet and wear.

The Dancing Dolman Diamond Top looks great worn over a tank or cami, as well as by itself. Worked in pima cotton,

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The PERFECT Crochet Bag for Spring

Inspired by floral granny squares

“Allons-y” is French for “let’s go,” which is what you’ll want to do when you finish this bag. It’s large enough to be an overnight bag, your new crochet bag, or even a carry on for your vacation!

Amanda Saladin’s Allons-y Bag pairs two-color granny square trim with single and double crochet

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The Sierra Swoncho Is The Project You Need Right Now

Swoncho? No, that’s not a typo. The swoncho is part sweater, part poncho, and 100% awesome. And when we all emerge from our homes (and we will) you will be glad this is in your wardrobe. Let’s back up just a moment, though.

There is a lot going on in the world right now, and it

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The Hexagon Crochet Collection: 10 Fantastic Patterns

Dear Crocheter,

The hexagon is a shape of apparent contradictions. Both sturdy and flexible, you can link hexagons together to make everything from a pillow cover popping with color to a lacy shawl shimmering with magical shades.

Hexagons make great foundation shapes, and you have a number of choices on how you link them all together. Our

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The Throwback Thursday Jacket

This sunshiny summer pattern is just right for a cool summer night. You can start on it right now when you join the I Like Crochet Gold Club today!

Handmade fashion is always in style, and there are some good reasons for that, especially when it’s something as fun as this Throwback Thursday Jacket! Classic granny

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