Dinosaur Crochet Basket: Free Pattern

dinosaur crochet basket

The Dinosaur crochet basket is the perfect place to stuff all those stuffed animals or store all the toys that have million little pieces. It is a huge basket that will make cleaning up the kids’ room a breeze.

Welcome to Winding Road Crochet. Here we like to share free crochet patterns for everyone in your family. Below you will find the written pattern, materials list, special stitch instructions for the dinosaur crochet basket. I have even included a video tutorial showing how to crochet the tapestry stitch, change colors and carry your yarn. If you love this pattern make sure to check out the Triceratops and Raptor baskets as well. You can also purchase the Ad-free Large Font PDF of the Pattern here!

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Crochet Appliques: Crochet Paintings Part 3

Now it is time to really add some pizzazz to our crochet paintings. In part three, we will be creating crochet appliques that add a 3D effect and character to our crochet paintings.

Crochet Paintings: Part 3

In this post, you will be focusing on the crochet appliques that are made with several different types of stitches. First, we will look at how you can find appliques and adjust them to work with your crochet painting. This will allow you to customize your work of art.

If you haven’t started your crochet painting yet, you can learn how to start one here.

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Single Crochet Applique: Crochet Painting Part 2

Oh, I am so happy we have made it to part 2 of our Crochet Painting Crochet A Long. In this part, we will be making the vases or the plant pots of our paintings. I will provide you the patterns below for the exact appliques that I have on my painting, but I have also created a video tutorial to teach you the technique that will allow you to make your own single crochet applique.

This bunny is made with the single crochet applique technique using a few more techniques then what is explained here. There is currently no pattern for this design.

What is a Single Crochet Applique?

There are several ways to make an applique but one very easy method is to just us single crochet. A single crochet applique is worked in rows and includes increases and decreases in the first and last stitch only to manipulate its shape.

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Double Pom Pom Crochet Hat Pattern

If one is good, then the two pom poms on this crochet hat pattern is even better, right? If not then feel free to add a single pom-pom in the middle. I love to see people get creative with my designs. Either way, you are sure to love this knit look crochet hat pattern.

Use the knit stitch or waistcoat stitch to make this double pom pom crochet hat pattern. Video tutorial included to show you how to crochet this stitch.

My daughter wore her hat out and about today, and she has been turning so many heads and getting so many compliments. There is just something about those big pom poms that almost make them look like the iconic mouse ears.

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Crochet Background: Crochet Painting Week 1

Woohoo! Week one of our crochet-along and I hope you have your yarn and hooks ready. Don’t worry this is actually a really easy part of the overall pattern. We are making the crocheted background this week.

To complete the crocheted background all you will need to know is how to chain, single crochet, and change colors. It is really that easy. Even if you will be crocheting from a graph for the cactus painting, it still only requires those few skills.

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Woodland Hooded Scarf Crochet Pattern with Video Tutorial

When winter hits, you need more than a crochet hat to keep you warm. Sometimes you need a crochet hat, scarf, and mittens to keep the cold at bay. I have good news for you! The woodland hooded scarf crochet pattern will give you all of that in just one project.

This hooded scarf has beautiful ribbing along the edges and warm pockets for your hands. It is even made with one of my favorite beginner-friendly stitches, the moss stitch.

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Crochet Painting Crochet A Long

January is finally here and that means it is time for another Crochet A Long! This year I wanted to create something both easy and unique. Follow along with this Crochet A Long to learn how to create a Crochet Painting!

You may call it a Crochet Painting, Crochet Art or a Crochet Tapestry. I am not sure there is an official term for this type of project. Though many pieces of crochet art are made with free form crochet, I have created a version that uses basic stitches and a simple process to create a masterpiece.

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2 Hour Crochet Beanie Free Pattern

I also love an easy pattern and this 2-hour crochet beanie is the easiest. It is a simple two-row repeat and you will finish it in no time. Just turn on a nite movie and go.

Don’t be fooled by the little boy in the picture. There are instructions below for both a child and adult size beanie. Plus to make it larger you just have to keep adding more rows. It is just that easy.

Crochet this quick and easy beanie with a free crochet pattern by Winding Road Crochet. It just takes one skein of yarn to make this 2 hour crochet beanie.  #crochethat #crochetbeanie

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Crochet Hooded Cowl: A Pattern for Beginners

It is that moment that you are sitting at the bus stop, your son is wearing his brand new coat and is still cold because it does not have a hood. I should have bought a coat with a hood. It doesn’t matter if the coat is a super cute grey and red plaid. There is just no hood. Well, that is when this crafty mom crochets up the beginner’s crochet hooded cowl.

Yes, I am that mom, who overlooked a simple detail when buying clothes. When the bus comes at 7:30 am, I am just happy to have the kids out of bed, dressed and lunches in their bags. Now with the cold weather, I have to think about gloves, hats, and scarves. With a 6-year-old, simpler is better, so a hooded cowl plays both hat and scarf. It just helps me have one less piece to have to grab.

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Crochet Snowman Couple Amigurumi Pattern

-Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the row you are working on. -Pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

Oh, I am just a fan of a homemade holiday and I am also of a fan of decorating for the season. This little Crochet Snowman Couple will be sitting on our mantle all winter. They do have a little bit of a Christmas vibe, but not enough to put them away on December 26th.

A Crochet Snowman Couple

This little snowman couple set was inspired by a vintage holiday card. I just love the look of the “button nose, and two eyes made out of coal,” instead of the traditional carrot nose. Plus the extra accessories that make them distinctly a snowman and snowlady just add a final pizzazz to these characters.

I know embroidering onto amigurumi can be intimidating, but do not worry. I use a simple french knot to make the eyes and now. Watch out for a video tutorial on this technique.

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