If you are new to the art of crochet, then let me take a moment to welcome you.  Crochet is a wonderful hobby, that not only is pleasurable, relaxing, and a great way to reduce stress and tension, it is also fun.  It is the aspect of "fun" crochet, that this site will focus on. 

Not only will you discover "fun" patterns to create, but you will also learn that the art of crochet is fun.  At first, you may feel frustrated as you begin to learn the proper way to hold the crochet hook, or as you work each stitch in an effort to gain uniform tension, however, you will find that practice makes perfect, and as long as you practice your crochet, the perfection will follow.  But never stress out over missed stitches, or uneven tension.  You are learning a new hobby and it will take a while to feel comfortable with your projects.  However, you will undoubtedly find that crocheting is not only fun, but it is also simple to learn.

Therefore, you may find yourself struggling during your first attempts, but it won't take long before you find that you are making great projects.  Some of the items that you will begin creating and working with include:

• angels

• crochet a blanket

• cardigan sweaters

• earrings

• edges and edgings

• embellishments

• crochet for charity

• flip flops

• slippers

• baby blankets   

• gloves

• bikinis

• one piece bathing suit

• animals

• sexy clothes such as thongs, bras, and lingerie

• scarves

• handbags

• ipod cover

• jacket

• jewellery

• joining squares

• crochet graphs

• letters

• loop stitch

• vests

• v stitch

• necklace

• napkin rings

• crochet on a roll

• purse

• pillows

• quilts

• rug

• roses

• crochet rules

• crochet stitches

• squares

• free crochet tutorial

• crochet techniques

• underwear

• video tutorial

• tablecloths

• granny squares

• kerchiefs

• hats

• potholders

• leg warmers

• motifs

• ponchos

• shawls

• afghans

• baby clothes

• booties

• skirts

• children's toys

• clothes for Barbie

• hair accessories

• headbands

• scrunchies (hair ties)

• doilies

• dishcloths

• dog clothes

• dog sweaters

• bibs

• baskets

• kitchen accessories

• decorative pillows

• bookmarks

• rugs

• belts

• jewelry

• necklaces

• chokers

• pocket books

• and much more!

At Fun Crochet, you will also discover the beauty and elegance of classic vintage crochet patterns.  Vintage crochet patterns are patterns that were published roughly before 1940.  Many of these patterns are in the public domain and may be readily copied and shared freely. 
Not only will Fun Crochet make many vintage crochet patterns available for you to download, but Fun Crochet will also give you clear instructions on making any changes necessary to make a vintage crochet pattern modernized.

Don't worry- there isn't that much to change with a vintage crochet pattern.  Mostly, it is just the terminology that has changed, the art of crochet (the basic technique that makes each crochet stitch unique) has undergone very little change.  So consider vintage crochet patterns a beautiful gift from generations past to you.

Vintage crochet patterns bring a glimpse of time past into our modern day world.  It is said that nothing ever really goes out of style, and you will soon discover that this couldn't be more true, especially when it comes to the craft of crochet.

Also, there are so many free crochet patterns available on the Internet, that it isn't a wonder that the whole world hasn't taken up this awesome hobby.  You will find many free crochet patterns on this site, including free crochet patterns for women, free crochet patterns for men, baby patterns including baby blankets and afghans and so much more.

I will also be adding some of my favorite patterns as well as ones that I have designed myself. If you ever think of something you would like to crochet, trust me, there are free crochet patterns available for you to find.  

If you've never purchased yarn or browsed the craft section of your local department store, you may be surprised to discover that you can find free crochet patterns in the yarn section.  These leaflets are often positioned by the yarn and give you a pattern and recommendation for using a specific yarn, as well as crochet hook size.  Therefore, you can always browse various companies that provide these free leaflets in stores online, and download these free leaflets as well.

Some of the best sites that offer free crochet patterns include:

Lion Brand Yarn -requires membership for free

Craft Site Directory: Your guide to arts and crafts on the Internet.

Annie's Attic offers a Free Pattern Each Day!  You don't want to miss these!

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