How to Crochet a Baby Octopus
Create Your Own Baby Octopus in Crochet (Free Pattern)
One of my favorite stuffed animals to crochet is an Octopus. Along with the bigger ones I create, I thought it would be fun to have a 'baby' octopus. I searched for a pattern, but the only instructions I could find were rather incomplete and difficult. Since I have a habit of always finding a simpler, quicker or easier way to do most everything, I worked on this idea until I came up with just the right combination of stitches to create the octopus design I had in mind.

Squid Crochet Patterns
Cephalopod Crochet Patterns
Here on Squidoo, we should celebrate squid based crafts. There are numerous squid crochet patterns and octopus crochet patterns available for free online. I have done a search for these free crochet patterns, and want to share them with you in this lens. In Knitting vs. Crochet, crochet wins on the number of free cephalopod patterns available. Photo Credit Wednesday Elf via Creative Commons License

FREE Crochet Illusion Necklace/Bracelet Pattern by SheilaSparkles
Warning - This Can Be An Addictive Hobby!
Do you love sparkle? Love to crochet (or want to learn)? Then crocheting illusion jewelry just may be your new "thing!" I got hooked on this about a year ago and have had more fun creating different necklaces and bracelets, playing with different gemstone and color combinations. It's a riot! You will need to do a very inexpensive shopping trip to get the few things you will need, unless you already make jewelry, or fish! You'll also find out very quickly that you can be needing a present for...

"A Different Rose" FREE Crochet-Along Pattern
A Pretty Little 3D Accent Doily or Cover For Glass Candle Lid
When you are doing "3D" crochet, the directions can be just a bit unconventional at times. For example you may be directed to flip a petal toward you and work on the back side for a minute. SO if you get to a place and the directions sound a little odd, that would be one of those unconventional parts! This is why I am putting an Intermediate/Advanced/Challenging label on this pattern. I can really see this tucked into a gift basket, or used as a package topper because of its small size. It w...

iPod Cozy Crochet Patterns
Crochet iPod Cozy
Crochet iPod cozy patterns allow you to create a custom iPod cover that is just to your liking. This lens features dozens of these free iPod crochet patterns. These covers will protect your iPods, but are also very stylish. These cozies make great gifts for friends and family, customize the crochet iPod cover in the colors of their university or favorite sports team. Photo Credit Lisa Risager via Creative Commons License.

FREE Crochet Pattern - Princess Crowns Ponytail Holder Cover by SheilaSparkles. OR Order Set of 10 Completed Ones!
Let's Crochet A Pretty Ponytail Holder Cover!
Little crowns, fit for a princess (or for you:) This is so quick to crochet up, you could do a zillion in time for any gift occasion in every color of the rainbow! Choose festive yarns, anything from thread to heavy chenille will work with these instructions! I have to rate this pattern Intermediate because of the stitch pattern used. But I have included a how-to video for the Treble Crochet stitch, which will allow anyone to work this pattern. Thanks so much for enjoying my pattern! One fa...

Crochet Popover Scarf With Pockets by SheilaSparkles
The First Scarf That WON'T Tick You Off To Wear!
I designed this scarf for myself. I had gotten slapped in the face that day for the last time by the flapping tails of my winter scarf. Scarves are great, but they have one problem - they just won't stay put! They're either blowing off of you in the wind, slapping you in the face, or getting tangled up in your purse strap. Annoying, yes? Well, I promise if you make this scarf, it will never annoy you! It has the added benefit of working like one of those dickies - if you button your coat over...