Free Christmas Cross Stitch Freebies to stitch ahead

Village At Christmas - pattern - Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Here are two free cross stitch patterns from DMC that you can stitch ahead and make in time for Christmas

Especially with the colder weather upon us it's time to start with some indoor crafts.

There is an elegant wreath of snowflakes to stitch up with sprigs of holly.

The next one is a stocking full of gifts to stitch. Either can be framed up or made into a pillow.

Click the links to view in PDF format...

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - pattern - Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Easy to Knit Dinosaur Patterns

Griff the Dragon toy knitting pattern

These adorable dinosaurs are easy to knit for boys and girls and even your favorite dinosaur grown up!

They are easy to knit but with the small parts to fiddle with it makes them more intermediate

Each dinosaur can be made with one ball or one skein of washable cotton yarn.

The patterns are for a Bronty, Mr. Stegs, and Trice.

The Free Pattern can be viewed in it's entirety Here...

Half Flower Crochet Curtain Window Valance Free Pattern

If you love flowers or even a sort of retro look for a home this is a really fun project for your window.

Another idea would be to crochet these flowers to decorate a little girl's bedroom

The pattern is called a Half Flower and is created by Robin on the Once Upon a Pink Moon Blog

The tutorial for the pattern includes step by step photos and complete instructions.

I have not attempted to make this pattern yet but it seems fairly easy to crochet.

You can view the complete instructions and photos here on her blog...

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Find the Crochet Curtain Valance Pattern Here

The Vintage Crochet Book a Collection of Vintage Patterns

The Vintage Crochet Book A Collection of Vintage Crochet Patterns from the Past - Over 40 Patterns

We have a new Kindle and Nook book available to download on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

This pattern book is digitally formatted and updated and made easy to read on your Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Laptop, Nook and other applications.

Check out some of the photos of the patterns by clicking on the Amazon link...

The book is created using various crochet patterns from the past.  Some of the patterns include baby items, afghans, toys, doilies, kitchen, bath and home decor plus a whole lot more.  

You can view one of the patterns in the book (a Drawstring Blouse to Crochet) as a free preview here...

Here is a list of all of the patterns in the book...

Contents
Abbreviations
Afghan Patterns
Classic Granny Square
Chevron Afghan
Ripple Afghan
Square Afghan
Baby Patterns
Basic Baby Bib Pattern
Crochet a Baby Blanket
Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Set
Bedspreads
Block Crochet Bedspread
California Bedspread
Calico Bedspread
Doilies
Wild Rose and Scallops Doily
Orange and White Blossom Doily
Candy Doily
Ripple Rhythm Doily
Edgings
Handkerchief Edging
Rose Edging
Towel Edging and Pot Holder Edging
Kitchen and Bath
Curtains
Chevron Pot Holder
Victorian Ladies on Guest Towels
Coasters to Crochet

Basket for Kitchen or Bath
Striped Kitchen Set
Rose Bathroom Set
Runners and Placemats
Daisy Field Runner
Luncheon Set Place Mats
Round Doily Place Mat Set
Placemat and Table Runner
Sweaters, Clothing and Accessories
Blouse with Drawstring
Slip-On Sweater
Beret
Diagonal Scarf
Yellow Hat and Bag
Toys and Dolls
Lavendar Doll
Large Toy Duck
Elephant Toy
Toy Ball
Miscellaneous Crochet
Pretty Tablecloth Pattern
Sweet Baby Blanket
Square Rose Doily
Dusting Mitt
Square Pillow Pattern
Fan Afghan
Bedspread Pattern
Rug with Stripes
Shawl Pattern

Download The Vintage Crochet Book on Amazon

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View All Patterns Available on Amazon

Free Crochet Washcloth Patterns

Free Crochet Flower Scrubbies

Here are 3 very pretty washcloth patterns for you to make!

Washcloths and dishcloths are one of the easiest to crochet and one of the most widely used items in the home.  These can be made as gifts, to match a bathroom or for a new baby.

These 3 different patterns all use one stitch a single crochet stitch.  The variations used with the single crochet  stitches make these look more elegant and unique.

View the Free Pattern Here....

Free Easy Crochet Lace Washcloth Pattern

Hot Pad Pizzazz ePattern  Pattern

Make a Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Here is an easy decoration to make for the Christmas season.

With a few pine cones (store bought or found on the ground) a foam cone, some paint and a glue gun you can make this easy Christmas tree for your home or someone else's as a gift.

You can find the complete instructions for free Here....
More Pine Cone Crafts....

Pine Cone Assorted Box 7 LBS

Download Free Jack and Friends Cross Stitch Pattern

Halloween all year long? Why not? This free pumpkin cross stitch pattern is fun to make and add to any item you choose or just cross stitch and frame.

The pattern is from Janlynn and is available for download in PDF format.

Download the Free Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern

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Baby Bunting Knitting Pattern

Baby Bunting Knit ePattern

Approximate Design Size: 3-6 months and 6-12 months

Designer: School House Design Studio

Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet #78, For All My Children

Description: This hooded bunting features raglan sleeves and a zippered front. Each side of the front includes two panels of a 10-stitch zigzag pattern. The edge of the hood is sewn down for the drawstring casing. The design is knitted using worsted weight yarn and size 7 (4.5 mm) straight knitting needles; a size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook is also used.

 Product Type: Digital Download

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Free Fall Fleece Hat Patterns

These Fall Fleece Fun Halloween Hats are great for kids.

The pattern from FleeceFun are free and easy to download in PDF format.

The first Hat pat tutorial downloads plus instructional video includes patterns for 

Baby, child, adult and in many sizes.

Animal hat patterns - You can make a cat, bear, dragon, dinosaur, viking hat, pumpkin and apple hats and that's just the first batch of hats.

The second batch includes: An Owl, frog, puppy, bug, bunny, and monkey.

These are great for Halloween but kids love wearing them all year round.

Find complete instructions for the hats plus free downloads here...

Round two of hat patterns here...

Winter Fleece Hat Sewing Pattern PDF. Child Sizes 0-10 years - Adult. child, men, women, teen, preteen

Free Printable Scrapbook Paper for Halloween

You can find all sorts of free stuff on the Internet including these wonderful free scrapbook papers to print for Halloween.  These papers will make up great memories for your scrapbook albums.

All you need is some blank paper, a printer and a home computer to print these 13 different papers including  skeletons, Halloween colors and more.

These should open full size at 8.5 x 11

To view all of the free papers and instructions on How to Print follow this link to the choose your downloads..

Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Alterations Collection - Die Cutting Template - Halloween Shadows

Graphic 45 - The Magic of Oz Collection - 12 x 12 Paper Pad

We R Memory Keepers - Black Widow Collection - Halloween - 12 x 12 Paper Pack

Doodlebug Design - Haunted Manor Collection - Halloween - 12 x 12 Paper Pack

Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Mini Halloween 3

Echo Park - Chillingsworth Manor Collection - Halloween - 12 x 12 Collection Kit