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Hi! It’s me Jessica! Welcome to my little corner of creativity, where the charms of cross stitch and crochet come alive! My passion lies in transforming yarn and thread into beautiful creations, from intricate cross-stitched patterns to cozy crocheted pieces. Through this blog, I’ll share my journey, tips, and tutorials, hoping to inspire and guide you in your own crafting adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, let’s stitch and hook our way to beautiful, handmade treasures together!

Cross Stitch Pumpkin with text that reads Happy Halloween.
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Last Minute Halloween Crochet Patterns - Jess Crafting Newsletter

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello! With Halloween just a couple of days away, I thought I would share with you some of the patterns that are quick and easy. Find more free patterns here! Monthly Cross Stitch Pattern: This month's free cross stitch patterns include all the Halloween themed patterns that I have. Check out the patterns here Check out the video tutorial for Crochet Ghostie Earrings: Toadstool Bag Charm and bonus! Toadstool Chapstick Holder Pattern In the shop: $9.00...

Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello,I don't know about you, but as someone who loves the festive season and giving gifts, Christmas starts really early for me! Here are some of my favourite patterns you can get started on now. I will be posting a few more patterns in the coming weeks as well! I have also finally completed the PDF for the Christmas Advent Calendar, so feel free to check that out! All patterns found here! Lily of the Valley Bag Charm Crochet Abbreviations Tip Sheet Granny...

Crochet Cat Hat

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello,I am on a Baby Shower Gifts kick recently and have had the teddy bear and bunny hat pattern saved from last January and thought it was a good time to share. You can adjust the sizing of the hat by having more or less increase rounds to get the size you would like to make. All patterns found here! Lily of the Valley Bag Charm Crochet Abbreviations Tip Sheet Granny Square Blanket Planner My latest video tutorial: Latest Bag Charm Patterns: In the shop:...

Crochet Mushroom Earrings

It's almost fall! If you have been following my blog and my channel, you will have noticed that I have recently shared the pattern for mushroom earrings. Perfect for your fall outfits! Crochet Mushroom Earrings You can also check out my autumn crochet applique collection. Add that autumn touch to your decorations this year and crochet leaves, apples, pumpkins, acorns, and mushrooms! $5.00 Crochet Autumn Applique Patterns Add a touch of autumn charm to your projects with my Crochet Autumn...

Crochet Cherry Bag Charms

July has been such a fun month on the blog, and I’ve loved sharing a few sweet and simple crochet projects with you. First up was the Penguin Bag Charm—a cute little companion with a tiny pouch, perfect for gifting or decorating your favorite tote. Then came the Cherry Bag Charm, where I couldn’t resist making both a flat and 3D version—because why not have options, right? And just this week, I posted the Granny Square Pouch, a quick and colorful make that’s perfect for weddings, parties, or...

Crochet Summer Decorations

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Ice Cream Cone Pin Hello,Summer is just around the corner and I wanted to share with you some of my summer decor patterns. I will have an updated version of these patterns up soon as well! Let's bring some brightness into our days! All patterns found here! Sunglasses Case Check out my Ravelry and find lots more free patterns from talented crafters! Crochet Abbreviations Tip Sheet Granny Square Blanket Planner My latest video tutorial: Free Bag Charm...

Crochet Octopus Holding Books

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello!We are fully into Spring and I have enjoyed taking my time and enjoying the peaceful moments during my day.🌸🌷I have also been having fun creating more crochet patterns to share with you. Including a moss stitch cup cozy, colorwork heart coaster, granny square book sleeve, strawberry bag charm, a blue jazz bag charm, sunglasses case, and books for a booktopus or book pin! I have also learned how to Tunisian crochet and created a very simple pattern for...

Crochet Easter Eggs

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello!Happy Spring Time! It's finally getting slightly warmer and the spring flowers are starting to bloom. 🌸🌷This year I want to share an updated Easter Egg Pattern that includes the video tutorial! Be on the lookout for the other two versions as well! I tried to make one of them a mini version that looks like a chocolate mini egg hehe 🍫🥚 Find more free patterns here! Craft Tip: If you love collecting patterns like I do, whether crochet, knitting, or cross...

Crochet Heart Garland

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello! It is almost Valentine's Day so I thought I would do a pattern round-up of some of the patterns I have up on my channel and blog! Find more free patterns here! Craft Tip: Coming soon! I will be sharing a video tutorial for some of the simpler crochet stitches. If you need help reading the written symbols, be sure to check out my abbreviations tip sheet! Crochet Abbreviations Tip Sheet Check out the video for how to crochet a heart: More bag charm...

Lily of the Valley Bag Charm Crochet Pattern

Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hi everyone! Happy New Year! In case you missed here are the patterns I have shared so far this month. It is almost time for Lunar New Year and I have shared the pattern for the Chinese Lantern. There is also a little mandarin orange pattern coming later this month as well! Find more free patterns here! Craft Tip: Coming soon! I will be sharing a video tutorial for some of the simpler crochet stitches. If you need help reading the written symbols, be sure...