Author Archives : KHookCreations

star stitch tutorial

Star Stitch Tutorial


Ready for a more advanced crochet stitch? I think the star stitch is the first one I learned and I was surprised at how simple it really was. It’s a beautifully detailed stitch that looks incredible worked up in rows, in one color or multiple (the first project I made with it was a rainbow scarf and it was amazing!).…

christmas wreath

Christmas Wreath


Yay it’s almost the Christmas season! We’ll ignore the fact that my house is fully decorated, the tree is already up, and the Christmas music is blasting in my car; it’ll be here before we know it and I like to enjoy it as much as I can. I found any empty wall that could use a small decoration and…

crochet gingham pillow

Wintry Gingham Pillow


Make your own cozy holiday pillow this winter with my crochet gingham pillow pattern! I enjoy the soft blues of the winter but you could also do a red, buffalo plaid version if that fits your holiday aesthetic. I designed this gingham pattern with no need to carry any yarn and minimal color changes so even beginners can try their…

half double crochet

Half Double Crochet


The half double crochet has to be my favorite basic crochet stitch. It’s fast and provides so much variability when worked in rows. It’s a really fun stitch to play with when learning to design because it’s just one stitch that can create different texture and patterns. It’s not as troublesome as the double crochet and it works up faster…

crochet hot chocolate ornament

Hot Chocolate Ornament


Need a quick holiday gift idea or new ornament for your Christmas tree this year? I present to you my incredibly adorable and perfect-for-the-holidays hot cocoa amigurumi! My crochet ornament pattern for this very cute cup of hot chocolate is the perfect handmade touch to your holiday decorations and can be personalized with a bit of embroidery to commemorate the…

crochet ottoman

Reversible Ottoman Cover


Bring a smile to your room with this very happy (or sad) crochet ottoman! Now everyone who walks in my office will know if I am happy or sad that day 😛 Crochet ottoman poufs can get pretty expensive to buy or make, but not this one! This is an inexpensive way to put your feet up, you just need…

striped pumpkin crochet

Striped Pumpkins


Here is my free & easy crochet pattern for a cute striped pumpkin. This one pattern can have FOUR different looks! I love the popping color of Impeccable Speckle in Hot Sunshine in between rows of black, but I also love when the colors are reversed. I couldn’t possibly choose between them so this pattern shows you how the striped…

alligator crochet amigurumi pattern

Alligator Bean


Here’s a free alligator crochet pattern! This little bean works as a cute alligator or crocodile amigurumi! It’s a quick project; made of simple shapes with simple stitches so it’s fairly beginner friendly, but you should be familiar with several stitches and sewing pieces together. My bean designs are small enough to make plushie keychains so they make great gifts…

Beginner Amigurumi Projects


Beginner Amigurumi Patterns On this page, you’ll find my own beginner-friendly patterns. With minimal stitches and sewing, these projects are a good place to start if you’re just getting into amigurumi.

Halloween Hat Pattern


Hoppy Halloween! My pattern for the adorable dressed up bunny is now available on Etsy & Ravelry! She’s cleverly named ‘Halloween Hoppy’ thanks to my instagram comments. AAAND SURPRISE! I’m sharing the tiny witch’s Halloween hat pattern she’s wearing here for free! Now you can make any of your amigurumi ready for Halloween with this free Halloween hat pattern 🎃…