My Hobby Is Crochet

Textured Star Stitch Headband – Free Crochet Pattern

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Meet the Textured Star Stitch Headband – a cozy crochet ear warmer featuring beautiful raised star stitches, knit-look edging, and a stylish twist at the front.

Textured Star Stitch Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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The Textured Star Stitch Baby Blanket is a soft and beautifully textured crochet baby blanket finished with an elegant Wavy Shell Border. Worked in one lovely marled pink shade, this blanket has a sweet, timeless look that makes it perfect as a special handmade baby gift.

Braided Lattice Dishcloth - Free Crochet Pattern

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If you love textured stitches, this Braided Lattice Crochet Dishcloth is a must-try!
The beautiful braided effect is created by alternating rows of back crossed and front crossed half double crochet stitches.

Textured Star Stitch Origami Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

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If you love crochet bags with beautiful texture and clever construction, this Textured Star Stitch Origami Bag is a fun and stylish project to make.
In this free crochet bag pattern, the bag is worked from just one large rectangle using the textured star stitch, then folded origami style and sewn to create the final bag shape.
The result is a modern crochet shoulder bag with elegant diagonal lines and a striking textured fabric.

JAYG C2C Fox Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no.8) | Free Crochet Pattern

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Our beautiful “Join-as-you-go” Corner to Corner Forest Animals Blanket continues to grow with each new JAYG C2C animal block, slowly coming together panel by panel.

The adorable JAYG C2C Fox Block is the 8th animal block of this blanket series. With its warm shades and sweet expression, the Fox adds beautiful contrast and character to the growing woodland scene.

Twisted Texture Crochet Dishcloth – Free Pattern

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Looking for a crochet dishcloth with a little extra texture?

This easy yet eye-catching stitch creates a beautiful and practical dishcloth — perfect for everyday use in the kitchen. The subtle texture not only looks great but also adds extra scrubbing power!

Free crochet pattern below!

Textured Star Stitch Dishcloth - Free Crochet Pattern

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Looking for a dishcloth that’s both textured and practical? This Textured Star Stitch Dishcloth is a modern twist on the classic star stitch, worked in the back loops only to create a beautifully raised, knit-like texture.

Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-12-19T16:32:00.013+01:00

The Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl combines a beautiful stretchy, knit-look texture with an unusual construction: it starts as a crocheted rectangle, then a clever fold and join transforms it into this cozy, uniquely shaped cowl.

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About the Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl

What makes this crochet cowl especially interesting is the way it is constructed. You first crochet a flat rectangle lengthwise in rows. Instead of simply joining the short ends into a tube, the rectangle is folded in a special way and joined along part of the edges, transforming the simple rectangle into the finished cowl shape.

The stitch pattern is just as special. A combination of ribbed yarn-over slip stitches and crossed half double crochet stitches creates a stretchy, textured fabric with a beautiful knit-look appearance.

For the sample, I held one strand of solid fingering-weight yarn and one strand of multicolored fingering-weight yarn together to create the soft marbled effect. The cowl would also look beautiful worked in a single solid color, allowing the ribbed texture to take center stage.

Whether worn alone or as part of the full Twisted Rib set, the Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl is a timeless accessory—cozy, textured, and visually striking from every angle.

Pattern at a Glance

Construction: Worked lengthwise in rows as a flat rectangle, then folded and joined to create the finished cowl shape.
Size: Teenager – Adult Women
Yarn: Two fingering-weight yarns held together (one strand of each), or one strand of Medium 4 / aran-weight yarn that meets gauge.
Crochet Hook: 6 mm

Finished Size & Fit

Size: Teenager – Adult Women

Rectangle before joining: 22" × 7.5" (56 × 19 cm), measured unstretched.

The size of the cowl can be adjusted by changing the size of the rectangle. For a larger circumference, begin with more chains, keeping the foundation chain in a multiple of 2 + 1 turning chain. To make the cowl wider, work additional rows in the established pattern repeat.

Gauge

14 sts and 15 rows = 4" × 4" (10 × 10 cm) in pattern stitch.

Supplies

Yarn: Two fingering-weight yarns held together throughout — one strand of each yarn:
- Hobbii Baby Wool, color Light Pink (No. 08) – approx. 50 g
- Hobbii Dream Colour, color Unicorn – approx. 50 g
Total yarn used: approx. 100 g combined
Crochet hook: 6 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
2 stitch markers

Important: Hold one strand of Hobbii Baby Wool and one strand of Hobbii Dream Colour together throughout the entire pattern and crochet with the two strands as if they were a single strand.

Yarn Substitutions

You can substitute the two fingering-weight yarns held together with one strand of Medium 4 / aran-weight yarn that meets the pattern gauge.

Because yarns can vary in thickness and fiber content even within the same weight category, be sure to check your gauge before beginning.

Crochet Terms & Abbreviations

This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.

ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
hdc – half double crochet
yo-slst – yarn over slip stitch
yo-slst-blo – yarn over slip stitch in back loop only
bcr-hdc – back crossed half double crochet
RS – right side
WS – wrong side

Special Stitches & Techniques

1. Working into the Back Bumps of the Foundation Chain

For the first row, the stitches are worked into the back bumps of the foundation chain.

See my tutorial for working into the back bumps of the chain

2. Yarn Over Slip Stitch (yo-slst)

Yarn over and insert the hook into the indicated stitch. Yarn over and draw the yarn through. You will have 3 loops on the hook. Pull the first loop on the hook through the next 2 loops to complete the yarn over slip stitch.

See my Yarn Over Slip Stitch Ribbing Tutorial

3. Yarn Over Slip Stitch in Back Loop Only (yo-slst-blo)

Work the yarn over slip stitch as described above, but insert the hook into the back loop only of the indicated stitch.

4. Back Crossed Half Double Crochet (bcr-hdc)

Skip 1 stitch and work 1 hdc into the next stitch. Then work 1 hdc back into the skipped stitch, going behind the hdc just made and inserting the hook from front to back into the skipped stitch.

See my Back Crossed Half Double Crochet Tutorial

Pattern Notes

Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Always count your stitches carefully to maintain the correct stitch count.
Even-numbered rows are worked on the RS; odd-numbered rows are worked on the WS.
The main pattern repeat consists of 1 row of crossed hdc stitches followed by 3 rows of yo-slst-blo.

Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl Instructions

Using a 6 mm crochet hook, hold one strand of each fingering-weight yarn together and work with the two strands as if they were one.

Ch 87.

Row 1 (RS): Work into the back bumps of the foundation chain. Work 1 yo-slst in 2nd ch from hook and 1 yo-slst in each ch across; ch 1, turn. [86 sts]

Row 2 (WS): Work 1 yo-slst-blo in each st across to the last st. Work 1 yo-slst under both loops of the last st; ch 1, turn. [86 sts]

Row 3 (RS): Work 1 yo-slst-blo in each st across to the last st. Work 1 yo-slst under both loops of the last st; ch 1, turn. [86 sts]

Row 4 (WS): Working under both top loops of the stitches, work 1 hdc in the first st, then work bcr-hdc across to the last st. Work 1 hdc in the last st; ch 1, turn.

[86 sts total: 41 groups of crossed sts + 2 hdc]

Note: The crossed stitches are worked on the WS, but they will pop out on the opposite side, creating the textured detail on the RS of the cowl.

Rows 5–7: Work 1 yo-slst-blo in each st across to the last st. Work 1 yo-slst under both loops of the last st; ch 1, turn. [86 sts]

Rows 8–30: Repeat Rows 4–7 six more times.

The pattern repeat is: 1 row of crossed hdc stitches followed by 3 rows of yo-slst-blo. You will have a total of 7 rows containing crossed hdc stitches.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for joining.

Folding & Joining the Cowl

Now the crocheted rectangle is folded and partially joined to create the distinctive shape of the Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl. Follow the steps and photos below carefully.

Lay the rectangle flat with the right side facing up and both yarn tails on the left side.

Fold the rectangle: Bring the upper-left corner and the lower-right corner toward the center, as shown in the photo below.

Place the stitch markers: Count 22 sts back from the corner along the edge of the final row and place a stitch marker in that stitch. You will have approximately 6" (15 cm) from the corner to the stitch marker.

From the other corner, count 22 sts back along the foundation-row edge and place the second stitch marker in that stitch.

To adjust the neck opening: You can change the size of the opening by adjusting the number of stitches between the two stitch markers. Leaving fewer stitches between the markers will create a wider opening.

Join the edges: Sew or slip stitch the corresponding stitches of the two edges together between the stitch markers.

Sides joined! The piece is now on the wrong side.
Shape the cowl: Fold the piece down from the upper corner so that one half of the cowl turns to the right side of the work.

I hope you enjoy crocheting the Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl Pattern!

Complete the Twisted Rib Set

Love the textured knit-look of the Dreamy Twisted Rib Cowl? Make a matching set with these free crochet patterns:

Dreamy Twisted Rib Headband

Dreamy Twisted Rib Hat

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Short Rows Brioche Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

2025-12-16T11:16:00.010+01:00

Meet the Short Rows Brioche Hat, a classic knit style hat, made with crochet!
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Dreamy Twisted Rib Headband | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-11-28T16:55:00.013+01:00

The Dreamy Twisted Rib Headband is a cozy crochet ear warmer with beautiful stretchy, knit-look ribbing and a stylish twist at the front. The textured stitch pattern gives this practical cold-weather accessory a distinctive finish.

Want a printer-friendly version? You’ll find a print option at the end of the pattern.

Twisted Rib Crochet Hat | Free Crochet Pattern

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This crochet hat with folded over brim features a distinctive, knit-like texture achieved through special (but not hard) crochet stitches, providing both elasticity and warmth.

Stella Twist Headband - Free Crochet Pattern

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Looking for a cozy crochet headband with beautiful texture? The Stella Twist Headband combines stretchy, knit-look ribbing with textured star stitches for a stylish and comfortable ear warmer. The twisted front adds a lovely finishing touch, and the free crochet pattern includes instructions for both child and teen/adult women's sizes.

JAYG C2C Owl Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no.7) | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-09-11T13:44:00.012+02:00

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JAYG C2C Wolf Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no. 6) | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-06-06T10:39:00.013+02:00

Our beautiful “Join-as-you-go” Corner to Corner Forest Animals Blanket is growing with each new cute JAYG c2c animal block!

The majestic JAYG C2C Wolf Block is the 6.th animal block of this JAYG C2C blanket and it is a modified version of my Grey Wolf C2C Square that I have published a few years ago as part of my Wildlife Graphghan CAL!

JAYG C2C Lynx Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no. 5) | Free Crochet Pattern

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The "Join As You Go (JAYG) C2C Forest Animal Blanket CAL" goes on with the 5th JAYG C2C Animal Block, the Lynx!

JAYG C2C Raccoon Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no. 4) | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-04-26T11:07:00.009+02:00

Our beautiful woodland themed corner to cornet crochet animal blanket could not have missed this adorable C2C Raccoon Block!

Although I have already published the pattern for this raccoon in the past as an individual c2c block, as part of my Wildlife Graphghan CAL, now you will learn how to crochet it with the Join-as-you-go C2C Method!

JAYG C2C Hedgehog Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no. 3) | Free Crochet Pattern

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JAYG C2C Deer Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no. 2) | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-03-15T17:45:00.019+01:00

Welcome to the 2nd animal block of our "Join As You Go (JAYG) C2C Forest Animal Blanket CAL"!

We have startet the blanket in the right bottom corner with the first animal block/square, the Rabbit C2C Square.

Now using the Join As you Go C2C Method (JAYG) we are continuing with the second animal block, the Deer C2C Square!

JAYG C2C Rabbit Block – Forest Animals Blanket CAL (Block no. 1) | Free Crochet Pattern

2025-03-11T12:37:00.011+01:00

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The blanket is started at the right bottom corner with the first animal block/square, which is the Rabbit C2C Square.

This will be the only animal block of the JAYG Forest Animal Blanket that is worked as usual! Then everything is going to build off this square with the Join as you go (JAYG) Method!

Join As You Go (JAYG) C2C Forest Animals Blanket CAL | General Informations & Supplies Needed

2025-03-11T12:28:00.031+01:00

Let’s crochet a beautiful Corner to Corner (C2C) Forest Animals Blanket using the Continuous Join As You Go C2C Method (JAYG)!

This free Crochet-Along (CAL) features 9 adorable woodland animal blocks and a customizable name panel, all joined seamlessly as you work — no sewing required!

Instead of making separate C2C animal squares and stitching them together at the end, we’ll build the blanket panel by panel, joining each block as we go. The result? A beautifully structured blanket that looks like it was worked in one piece. Total game changer!

Join this free CAL and discover how fun and satisfying JAYG C2C crochet can be!

Dear Santa Crochet Pillow Cover – Free Tapestry Crochet Pattern + Graph

2024-12-21T11:54:00.008+01:00

Santa is coming to town! Add a handmade touch to your Christmas decor with this adorable Santa Crochet Pillow Cover! Featuring a cheerful Santa face worked in tapestry crochet, this festive pillow cover is a fun way to decorate your home for the holidays.

Christmas Deer Crochet Pillow Cover - Free Crochet Pattern

2024-12-10T09:08:00.009+01:00

This cute Christmas Deer Crochet Pillow Cover will add a lovely touch to your home during the holiday season! My children love it so much! :)

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2024-11-23T12:05:00.018+01:00

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2024-11-05T14:55:00.009+01:00

This cute Gorilla C2C Square is another great option to include in your Wildlife Graphghan, for example in a jungle themed blanket!
At the end of this post you can find a list with my already existing jungle c2c animal blocks!

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The Crossed Rib Hat is a cozy, knit-look crochet hat featuring beautifully textured raised ribs, a folded brim, and a neatly shaped crown without bulky gathering at the top. This free crochet hat pattern includes two sizes—child and teen/adult women—along with a step-by-step video tutorial.