The Big Book of Crochet Tips and Tricks and 26 Amazing Crochet Patterns

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Learning new crochet tips and tricks never stops! Crochet is always evolving and you can discover new and tried & tested techniques through an amazing event!


I am so excited to share with you these 26 amazing crochet patterns from some of the most talented crochet designers out there.

But what it even better? They are not only sharing their patterns with you, they are also spilling all their secrets!

Do you ever look at a design and think “that looks so nice and neat, I wish I could crochet like that!”. Well, now you can!

As well as downloading these patterns featured daily through October, you can grab an amazing The Big Book Of Crochet Tips And Tricks!

About The Big Book Of Crochet Tips And Tricks!

This eBook is a collaborative project of 38 talented crochet designers that have shared their secrets in a comprehensive guide on popular crochet topics!

All the patterns featured in this blog hop use techniques from this eBook.

So, you will not only have the pattern to follow, you will now have a comprehensive guide on the techniques used and how to get your project looking amazing and just as good as the original design!

However, you do not have to limit your knowledge only to these patterns.

You can apply your newly learned skills to other crochet projects too!

They are all versatile techniques that can be applied to various projects.

This way you can improve the look of all your other projects!

Do you make gift for friends and family? Or make items to sell at craft fairs or online?

Add the “wow” factor to your finished projects and impress your gift recipients or sell out at the craft fair!

The ebook contains 216 pages of crochet tips and tricks from the best crochet designers – How to Crochet Overlay Mosaic Patterns & Charts, The Ultimate No-Stretch Crochet Strap, Guide to Tapestry Crochet and so much more!

Do not wait too long, the eBook is only available until 31st October, then it’s gone forever!

  • 216 pages of crochet tips and tricks from the best crochet designers
  • Collaboration of 38 crochet designers
  • Comprehensive guides on popular crochet topics
  • Supported by photo and video tutorials (where applicable)
  • Lots of useful info in one beautifully formatted eBook
  • Links to designers websites and social media channels
  • the ability to purchase the 26 patterns as a bundle too

Here are all the tips and tricks that are included in the eBook for you:

I am so excited that these super talented designers have decided to join me and shared their best tips and tricks for the eBook:

Made by Gootie 

Off the Hook For You 

Juniper & Oakes 

Ned & Mimi 

HanJan Crochet 

Banana Moon Studio 

Two Brothers Blankets 

Simply Hooked by Janet 

Remington Lane Crochet 

Crafting Each Day 

Underground Crafter 

Knitting with Chopsticks 

Nana’s Crafty Home 

Stitches n Scraps 

High Desert Yarn 

Loops and Love Crochet

My Fingers Fly

Wheat State Wool Co. 

Eco-Minded Stitches 

Frankie Kate 

 Simply Melanie Jane 

Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust 

The Loophole Fox 

MadameStitch 

Itchin’ for some Stitchin’ 

Missouri Makes 

Green Fox Farms Designs 

Fosbas Designs 

Carroway Crochet 

Tales of Knots 

Sunflower Cottage Crochet 

Yarnandy 

Briana K Designs 

Knit Crochet Create 

Pams Cozy Corner 

Straight Hooked 

Sweet Potato 3 

Blue Star Crochet


The Big Book Event Blog Hop

This is a fantastic event where you can grab 26 amazing crochet patterns.

Every day between Oct 3 and Oct 28, there will be one featured designer sharing their pattern with you.

You will need to visit their blog to grab the free PDF pattern that will be featured for 24 hours only!

How to join?

  • Bookmark this page
  • Check back daily between Oct 3 – Oct 28 at 1pm UK London time when the featured 24 hours starts
  • Grab the promo code to claim that dayā€™s featured pattern or follow instructions on how to download pattern directly from the designer’s website
  • If you would like to receive daily reminders when a new pattern is available, fill out the form below and I will send you an email reminder

Day 1 – October 3rd

Breezy the Baby Bat by Stitches n Scraps

Breezy the Baby Bat is a laid back kinda guy who loves hanging out with his batty friends.

This Halloween crochet amigurumi pattern works up quickly, so you can make a whole colony!

Breezy the Baby Bat by Stitches n Scraps

Day 2 – October 4th

Mosaic Squares Mug Rug by Juniper & Oakes

This is a great quick project to practise mosaic crochet technique.

Small, easy project that looks great and is very practical too!

Mosaic Squares Mug Rug by Juniper & Oakes

Day 3 – October 5th

Vale Hat by Crafting Each Day

Make a winter hat fast with this super bulky crochet hat pattern!

This free pattern comes in nine sizes. So you can make them for everyone on your gift list.

From babies to adults, this pattern has you covered.

Vale Hat by Crafting Each Day

Day 4 – October 6th

Ocean Breeze Tote by Loops and Love Crochet

The Ocean Breeze Tote is a nice and roomy crochet tote bag that has lots of fun texture.

It would look great in all different color combinations, or a single color as well.

These shades together are definitely giving off some beachy vibes!

Ocean Breeze Tote by Loops and Love Crochet

Day 5 – October 7th

Criss Cross Blanket by HanJan Crochet

The Criss Cross Blanket is a deceptively easy solid granny square crochet blanket that uses beginner stitches and clever construction to create a fabulously delicate yet cosy look and feel.

A great crochet motif project if youā€™re looking for a quick and easy beginner crochet blanket to make.

Criss Cross Blanket by HanJan Crochet

Day 6 – October 8th

Harmony Poncho by Off The Hook For You

This pattern is really easy, itā€™s made from just 2 crochet rectangles, that are joined at the shoulders and a collar added.

Made using Double crochets (UK Treble) and bobble stitches to give a bit of texture!

Harmony Poncho by Off the hook for you

The Big Book Of Crochet Patterns

If you decide to purchase the eBook, you will also have the chance to purchase the amazing Big Book of Crochet Patterns!

This stunning crochet pattern bundle contains all 26 crochet patterns featured in the blog hop. As a bonus you will get 11 extra crochet patterns for a bargain price!

The price of the 37 pattern bundle is less than purchasing 3 crochet patterns individually!

Get an amazing crochet pattern bundle that contains 37 beautiful crochet designs. 

This amazing crochet pattern bundle contains beautiful patterns for all levels of crocheters. 

The beautiful projects vary from hats, bags, shawls and garments.

Practice your newly learnt skills using these gorgeous designs!

Here is a complete list of all the patterns that are included in this amazing pattern bundle!


Day 7 – October 9th

Nessa’s Ruffle Butt Dog Sweater by Itchin’ for some Stitchin’

This is the perfect pattern for your four legged friends!

It has super cute ruffles that are especially suitable for girl dogs, just look how cute your pooch can look!

Nessa's Ruffle Butt Dog Sweater by Itchin' for some Stitchin'

the big book of crochet tips and tricks

Are you enjoying these patterns? Would you like a comprehensive guide and “how to” on the techniques used in these gorgeous designs?

Now you can!

The designers are spilling their secrets in The Big Book Of Crochet Tips and Tricks!

It is a comprehensive guide on popular crochet topics like Eco-Friendly Crochet Tips, How to embroider on crochet and so many more!


Day 8 – October 10th

Garden Posy Afghan by MadameStitch

The Garden Posy Granny Afghan is the perfect solution for cool nights when you need just the right amount of cozy warmth.

The transitional seasons ā€“ spring and fall ā€“ are perfect for lightweight, full-size afghans.

They can provide just the right amount of warmth without making you feel like youā€™re in a sauna.

Garden Posy Afghan by MadameStitch

Day 9 – October 11th

Hennessey Headband by Banana Moon Studio

Hennessey Headband is a textured crochet headband ear warmer that uses post stitches to create texture.

They are anchored around the body of the stitch instead of in itā€™s top.

Ear warmers are nice for those that like to have their hair up in a bun or ponytail.

Hennessey Headband by Banana Moon Studio

Day 10 – October 12th

The Retro Hippy Shorts by Carroway Crochet

The Retro Hippy Shorts crochet pattern makes up so fast and is a quick and easy make for summer time fun.

Make your Retro Hippy Shorts in a solid colour and use some colours from your yarn stash for the granny square pocket and the trim on the legs.

The Retro Hippy Shorts by Carroway Crochet

Day 11 – October 13th

Orla Infinity Scarf by Ned & Mimi

Beautiful crochet infinity scarf to keep you nice and warm from the cold weather. Easy project to work on in the evening.

Orla Infinity Scarf by Ned & Mimi

Day 12 – October 14th

Caroline Sweater by Knitting with Chopsticks

Light and lacy, itā€™s that little extra layer that keeps you comfortable when the air cools down (or when the aircon is on).

The simple lace stitch is easy to master making this worsted weight sweater a breeze to work through.

Available in sizes XS to 6XL, itā€™s worked in straight panels sewed together.

No counting means itā€™s the perfect Netflix project.

Caroline Sweater by Knitting with Chopsticks

Day 13 – October 15th

Ashlea Beanie & Messy Bun Hat by Frankie Kate 

The best part is that this pattern has two different brims for the beanie and the messy bun hat, but they work for both!

So, instead of having just one item, you can have four different creations with one pattern

Ashlea Beanie & Messy Bun Hat by Frankie KateĀ 

Day 14 – October 16th

Cinnamon Spice Mitts by Missouri Makes

Comfy thick and warm, these mitts are great for the transitional weather when you just need that little extra warmth! 

The Cinnamon Spice Mitts are a beginner friendly pattern simple enough a beginner can do it, complex enough an experienced crocheter can stay interested!

These mitts use a simple stitch with a slight twist to it making these mitts look a bit ā€œknit likeā€ without having to go through the trouble of learning how to knit!

Cinnamon Spice Mitts by Missouri Makes

Day 15 – October 17th

Fair Isle Crochet Rug by Briana K Designs

This is a fun colorwork project with a great method to prevent yarn tangles.

No need to work from more than one skein color at a time.

Add a touch of class to your holiday home decor with this beautiful crochet rug.

Fair Isle Crochet Rug by Briana K Designs

Day 16 – October 18th

Chasing Diamonds Bag by Nana’s Crafty Home

This retro chic tapestry crochet pattern for the Chasing Diamonds Bag is a super cute crochet project.

I love the look of geometric designs in tapestry crochet.

And this simple design in just two colors creates a lot of visual impact.

And the Chasing Diamonds Bag is so very pretty, retro and yet so functional!

Chasing Diamonds Bag by Nana's Crafty Home

Day 17 – October 19th

Stitch Adventure Blanket by Underground Crafter

The Stitch Adventure Blanket is a great way to play with stitches and colors to create your own unique blanket project.

It is a crochet sampler blanket that is worked in rows in one piece.

Stitch Adventure Blanket by Underground Crafter

Are you enjoying these patterns? Would you like a comprehensive guide and “how to” on the techniques used in these gorgeous designs?

Do not wait too long! The eBook is only available until the end of October. Once it is gone, it will be gone forever!

The designers are spilling their secrets in The Big Book Of Crochet Tips and Tricks!

It is a comprehensive guide on popular crochet topics like How To Tell Right Side Of Crochet ā€“ 5 Easy Tricks, Tips and tricks for left-handed crocheters, How to plan a year-long temperature project and so many more!


Day 18 – October 20th

Samantha’s Hope Beanie by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

The Samantha’s hope beanie pattern is a great quick unisex hat for those autumn, winter and spring months.

Full of gorgeous texture.

Samantha's Hope Beanie by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Day 19 – October 21st

Cactus Can Cozy by The Loophole Fox

This crochet can cozy is a perfect companion for your soda cans.

This free crochet pattern works up quickly using half double crochet and is too cute not to make!

Cactus Can Cozy by The Loophole Fox

Day 20 – October 22nd

Floral Tote Bag by Made by Gootie

Beautiful and stylish crochet accessory for all your essentials for when you are on the go!

Floral Tote Bag by Made by Gootie

Day 21 – October 23rd

Freyja Tunisian Cowl by Tales of Knots

The Freyja Tunisian crochet cowl is a completely beginner pattern, which uses a fun Tunisian crochet colorwork technique.

Freyja Tunisian Cowl by Tales of Knots

Day 22 – October 24th

Bobble-tastic Coin Purse by The Woolnest 

This is a sweet little purse that is so fun to make as well as being super useful to keep your change and other small bits safe and handy.

Bobble-tastic Coin Purse by The WoolnestĀ 

Day 23 – October 25th

Sarah Shopping Bag by Pams Cozy Corner

The bag is perfect for grocery shopping, open market shopping, beach-going, and can even be used as a purse.

Sarah Shopping Bag by Pams Cozy Corner

Day 24 – October 26th

Windows and Walls Shawl by Straight Hooked 

The repeats in this gorgeous shawl are easy to remember, making this a great project to work on as you are being mindful, praying, or just watching your favorite movie.

Windows and Walls Shawl by Straight HookedĀ 

Day 25 – October 27th

Wheat Stalk Applique by Sweet Potato 3

This is a fun and cute pattern for an applique that can be used in so many different ways.


Day 26 – October 28th

Hair scrunchie  by Fosbas Designs 

Keep your hair looking nice and tidy with this fun and cute crocheted hair scrunchie!

Quick and easy to make, they would make a great quick gift or stocking filler.

Hair scrunchieĀ  by Fosbas DesignsĀ 

Final thoughtsā€¦

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About Veronika Cromwell

Hi, Iā€™m Veronika! I design modern and wearable crochet garments, accessories and homewares. Grab your hook and find your next project!

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  1. Thanks so much for a great free pdf blog hop. Loved most of the patterns! It was fun to see the surprise of the day on what the new pattern is!

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