- Maria

Crochet Baby Mittens – Quick and Easy!

These baby mittens are so cute and they work up really quickly!  They don’t require a whole lot of yarn and it’s a project you can easily keep in your handbag.  A perfect addition to a hat or beanie set.  You can adorn the top with a mini cross stitch pattern, or use a variegated yarn and leave them plain.  Up to you!  I added a mini little snowflake-like pattern to mine and am brainstorming a matching hat as we[Read more]

- Maria

Mom and Baby Variegated Hat Set – Fast and Adorable Pattern!

What could be cuter than a matching mom and baby set?  I LOVE this variegated hat set and can’t wait to gift it to a friend with a new baby.  It’s easy, works up quickly and the hat can be adjusted very simply by just adding more rows to the band.  I love the way a contrasting band looks against a variegated yarn. I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag[Read more]

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Open Sweater Vest – An Easy and Fast Beginner Pattern

   An open sweater vest is a perfect addition to any wardrobe and this one is easy works up really quickly!  I love this sweater over a white tshirt and jeans.  I get compliments every time I wear it! I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on Facebook MB Stitches and on Instagram MB_Stitches!! Please note that this post contains an affiliate link and I will earn a small[Read more]

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Madison Cowl and Headband – A Gorgeous and Fun Set!

This is such a great crocheted set.  I love how soft this yarn is, and the color goes with everything!  I’m using one of my favorite stitches too!  I love how the stitches look and how fun it is to make. I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on Facebook MB Stitches and on Instagram MB_Stitches!! Please note that this post contains an affiliate link and I will earn[Read more]

- Maria

Crochet Octopus Tentacle Scarf – Quirky and Easy Pattern

  You asked and you shall receive!  I whipped up another tentacle scarf yesterday so I could make a pattern for you guys and here it is!  It’s simple and effective and the beauty is, you can customize it to however many like ‘circles’  (I have no idea what the technical name is!) you would like.  You could also add more rows to make it wider as well.  Would be fun in purple too! I’m thrilled to share this FREE[Read more]

- Maria

My 2017 Temperature Blanket – A day to day crochet pattern for a year!

Who would have thought this temperature blanket would be such a fun project?  I can’t believe I managed to keep up with my colors and jot down the temperatures of whatever city I was in at 3pm each day.  I must confess that there were times I did let a week go by without crocheting, but I would sit and do 7 days together and catch myself up. I convinced my mother and aunt to make temperature blankets with me[Read more]

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Crochet Baby Bear Bonnet – An Easy Beginner Pattern

This adorable little bear bonnet works up so quickly for a last minute baby gift that you’ll want to make a dozen! I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on Facebook MB Stitches and on Instagram MB_Stitches!! Please note that this post contains an affiliate link and I will earn a small commission to help support this blog when purchased through this link.  I use all products I recommend[Read more]

- Maria

Crochet Reversible Valentine’s Heart Pillow – Quick and Simple

Who doesn’t love a cute throw pillow? Am I the only one that rotates them out like disposable goods?  They change the mood of my room immediately per season, of course!  I whipped up this valentine’s heart pillow and it couldn’t be any simpler!! A good netflix movie and you can make a decent dent in this… or afternoon coffee with a friend! You can customize the colors – I added both light pink and hot pink options. I’m thrilled[Read more]

- Maria

Collegiate Headband – Fast and Easy project with minimal yarn needed!

I’m a James Madison University graguate and with ‘the big game’ coming up on January 6, this is the PERFECT accessory that will work up in an hour.  This is a fun and simple collegiate headband that can be tweaked to any favorite team colors. I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on Facebook MB Stitches and on Instagram MB_Stitches!! Please note that this post contains an affiliate link[Read more]

- Maria

Chunky Newsboy Hat – Easy Beginner Pattern

This chunky Newsboy is perfect for winter!  It works up super fast and looks so stylish! I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on Facebook MB Stitches and on Instagram MB_Stitches!! Please note that this post contains an affiliate link and I will earn a small commission to help support this blog when purchased through this link.  I use all products I recommend because they are products I personally[Read more]