Adapting a crochet sweater into a Morticia inspired dress. Inspiration Husband and I dressed up as Gomez and Morticia in 2021. Ever since then I’ve been wanting to crochet a Morticia inspired dress. Yes, this is quite an undertaking. While The Everlasting wedding dress design was a strong contender, I wanted a more rounded neckline. … Continue reading Morticia inspired crochet dress / top down
Author: crochetcakes
I play with yarn and design crochet patterns when I'm not indulging in cake and romance novels. Grab your hook and some yarn and let's craft together.
Add this quick pumpkin motif to your fall garland or use it as a large crochet coaster. Uses 20g of chunky weight wool and 1g of jute for the stem. Inspiration & Design Ever since I completed the (super cute) pumpkin granny square I've been wanting to crochet a pumpkin motif that would double as … Continue reading Quick Pumpkin Motif / Large crochet coaster
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The Granny Crew Light Sweater is a crop sweater featuring a top down Raglan construction, bell sleeves, and short rows at the back of the neck. Inspiration & Design In December 2025 we crocheted the a similar pattern together. While completing the sweater I knew I didn't have enough yarn for a full length sleeve. … Continue reading Crochet Bell Sleeve Crop Sweater / Granny crew light pattern
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Before we say goodbye to summer, let's crochet the it's a hoot tee. A lightweight crochet tee using fingering weight yarn and a 4.5mm crochet hook. Inspiration & Design The las nubes top is one of my most popular designs. At the moment of writing this, there are 96 sales on Ravelry! EEP. I had … Continue reading It’s a hoot tee / crochet bottom up top / summer crochet tee
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Some might say that crochet in the summer is a terrible idea. I say it all depends on the yarn choice and the fabric you are creating. Hot take, we were conditioned to like summer because it was the longest we were out of school. As a sort of adult, summer has taken on a … Continue reading How i style my crochet in summer
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In this Under Glass Socks Pt2 we are going to be completing the heel flap, decrease and leg portion of the sock. Under Glass Socks Pt2 Before we begin our Heel portion, let's review some key points. If you have yet to start your sock - Under glass Socks - will get you set up … Continue reading Under Glass Socks Pt2
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These Under Glass socks were inspired by dome glass ceilings often found in conservatories. Inspiration & Design This June the crochetcakes youtube channel turned 10 years old. I wanted to organize a huge party-like situation but I was paralyzed by the “how”. I finally reached a decision while watching Kay of the Bakery Bears. I … Continue reading Under Glass Socks / Crochet Sock Pattern
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Wrap yourself in positive affirmations with the you are enough wrap. A half rectangle wrap with a 2 row repeat that will help you stitch kindness. Inspiration & Design In the Stitching affirmations vlog I mentioned that I struggle with believing I am enough. I’m constantly telling myself, I will be ok when “x” happens … Continue reading You are Enough Wrap / Crochet wrap
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Continuing on our Whimsy journey with this strawberry patch cushion cover. This time we are combining Tunisian crochet fabric with quilting cotton. Inspiration Last week I shared with y’all the tunisian crochet strawberry motif and while I loved crocheting those extra large coasters, I thought the square would work beautifully as a picnic blanket. As … Continue reading Strawberry patch cushion cover / Tunisian crochet cushion cover design
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This three color large strawberry square is a great way to practice Tunisian Crochet stranded color work. Grab 3 colors and your 5.5mm tunisian hook and let's get started. Inspiration & Design I started my tunisian crochet journey in 2023 with Toni’s Pilson Blanket. Since I absolutely enjoyed the rhythm of it and making a … Continue reading Large Strawberry Square in Tunisian Crochet / Free pattern
