Learn the basics with our How To Crochet guide, including common abreviations and terms: Slip Stitch (ss), Double Crochet (dc) (sc - US), Treble (tr) (dc - US), Double Treble Crochet (dtr) (tr - US), Working Garment Decreases, Working Garment Increases.

Crocheted granny squares are a big hit with crafters as they make a great beginners project and can be used to make many different items; blankets, wraps, pot holders or coasters. The ideas are endless! This brochure contains a coloured granny square wheel, traditional coloured granny square and plain granny square wheel.

Crochet this stunning multi-coloured blanket, a free pattern from the Rowan archive, originally featured in Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 41 and reworked in new shades of Handknit Cotton (cotton), a design by Marie Wallin. Using 9 of the beautiful shades of handknit cotton and with a beautiful stitch pattern, this crochet pattern is an absolute must knit for the season.

This table runner is made up of 27 crocheted motifs therefore, can be made longer or shorter to suit your table. Using Siena 4ply this was the members exclusive free pattern for July 2009

Crochet these decorative placemats and coasters, with bead detail from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Lisa Richardson, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.

Designed using our 100% British wool, the British Sheep Breeds Homeware and Garment collection supports the Campaign for Wool. This stunning Crochet Flower Cushion has been designed exclusively for the web site by Martin Storey.

This cushion has been designed to use up all the oddments of yarn that aren't long enough to be used in a project in their own right. It can be worked using either 4ply, DK or aran weight yarn from your stash.

Ollie is the ideal project for someone who knows basic crochet and wants to experiment with other techniques. He is made using oddments of Handknit Cotton and can be used as a paperweight or a decoration.

This alternative Christmas Advent calendar can be made from oddments of yarn. Jemma Weston has used Kid Classic but any other yarn from your stash, that is suitable for felting, can be used as a substitute.

Crochet these decorative napkin rings, with bead detail from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Elizabeth Armitage, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.