Decorative Mason Jar Accent – Free Crochet Pattern

I’ve got a cute and quick crochet pattern for you today! Not only is it a stash buster, using approximately 14 yards of yarn, but it’s such a fun way to dress up your mason jars. If you use mason jars to gift baked treats, this would be an adorable way to add an extra handmade vibe. I used this mason jar as a decorative focus for fall and used this pattern to create a simple, rustic appearance. If you wanted, you could even attach things like cinnamon sticks, lavender or bells to suit a specific holiday or season. There are a ton of ways to get creative with this project.

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How To Download Digital Files from Etsy

Etsy is a popular online marketplace retailer for selling and purchasing crochet and knit patterns. As a crochet pattern designer, I enjoy using this platform to host my shop and my digital pattern files. The reach is wonderful and the shop features are easy to understand and work with. There is one consistent issue however that many customers who buy digital files are facing and that is accessing their purchases with ease.

I know this frustrating. As a seller, I deeply appreciate that you chose to purchase patterns from my shop and I want to help you access them as quickly and easily as possible.

Learn how to access your Etsy digital purchases below…

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Fall Themed Crochet Garland

Fall is my favourite season. I love the transition from summer to the cooler temperatures. The changing colours, the brisk breeze…..curling up with scary movies, a good book or some yarn for a cozy project. I’ve been trying to be more intentional with my yarn stash which means using up what I have available before buying more. I also have been wanting to make a cute fall themed garland for my house this seemed like the perfect match.

Learn how I made this cute garland below…

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5 Free Crochet Washcloth Patterns

If you’re in need of some quick and practical projects, these crochet washcloth patterns are definitely for you! Each one is designed with a simple stitch throughout, focusing on a quick, relaxing and eye catching finished piece. Make one washcloth, or make all five using your favourite worsted weight cotton yarn. Find all five crochet patterns below…

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Happy Gatherings Placemat – Free Crochet Pattern

Say hello to the Happy Gatherings Placemat pattern. This design is the third in my Happy Gatherings collection which also features a coaster set and a lovely table runner. Made with worsted weight cotton yarn, this is a simple yet beautifully textured piece that would be a beautiful touch to your table setting.

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Granny Square Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern

It’s August 15th and you know what that means….it’s Granny Square Day! Each year, on this date, crocheters join together to share their love of all things granny squares. Primarily taking place on Instagram, crocheters post their granny square photos, building community engagement and turning our Instagram feeds into colourful works of art. It’s so fun and such a nice way to connect with others in the crochet community.

Of course, I’m sharing my photos over on my Instagram (@sweet_bee_crochet) but I’m also posting a granny square pouch pattern here on my website! Find all the details below…

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Double Stranded Sock Weight Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

This scarf pattern is such a fun and simple project that uses two strands of sock weight yarn. Hand dyed yarn is so beautiful and although sock weight yarn is often associated with knitting, it can work up beautifully in crochet projects too. You don’t even need to use the same colourways to make this scarf since you are combining two strands, there is so much room for colour combinations. For this scarf, I used two of the same colourway because I really loved the shades that were in it and was going for a bold statement piece.

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Happy Vibes Cotton Coaster – Free Crochet Pattern

The Happy Vibes Cotton Coaster was originally released on Ravelry back in August 2019. It was definitely time for a refresh to spruce it up! I’ve taken new photos, added more detail to the instructions and made sure it was up the standards of my current designs.

If you are familiar with the old pattern, you’ll notice one difference is the edging. I replaced the crab stitch with a traditional single crochet stitch to make this even more beginner friendly.

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