20+ New Crochet Patterns + Olek, Shaun the Sheep, New Books and More (Link Love)

In this post you’ll find links to the best of the best in crochet art, crochet patterns, crochet fashion from all around the web this week.

Something Special

Over on About.com Crochet I’ve rounded up 100 fun themed crochet patterns. Hopefully you’ll find them inspiring!

Crochet Art

Artist Vicky Harrison shares more about her Shaun the Sheep crochet art project

Minecraft crochet dolls by DeviantArt’s AradiyaToys

“With a deep passion of bringing awareness to crucial social issues, Olek brings her artistry of crocheting to the “Great Pole” bench honoring Polish and World War II hero, Jan Karski.”

Crochet Books

Crochet for Christmas featuring patterns from 16 Design Wars crochet designers

Flowers Abound crochet book by Spincushions

Sneak peek of The Crochet Home by Emma Lamb from @CraftCreateUK

Crochet Fashion

Hello Hart interviewed First Born, a fair trade handcrafted knit/crochet clothing business in Australia

Missoni crochet dress via Outstanding Crochet

Crochet Designers

Marly Bird interviewed crochet designer Sharon Zientara for her podcast

Crochet Patterns

Fair Isle Mandala free crochet pattern from Sue Pinner; see more mandala crochet patterns here

Crochet Mandala Dartboard free pattern from WallflowerGal

Log cabin crochet blanket free pattern from Moogly

Crochet wrap pattern for sale from Illuminate Crochet

Crochet summer dress free pattern from Annoo’s Crochet World

Crochet purse pattern for sale form Outstanding Crochet

Crochet star stitch headband free pattern from Hopeful Honey

Crochet jacket pattern by Doris Chan for sale at WEBS

Picot shell stitch crochet scarf free pattern from Meladora’s Creations

Free crochet edging pattern by Sarah of Annaboo’s House via @CraftCreateUK

13″ and 20″ crochet square patterns for new blanket pattern for sale from @spincushions

7″ x 9″ crochet block free pattern from @UCrafter

Pretty free crochet stitch pattern from Mon Petit Violon

Crochet cowl free pattern from @craftybegonia

Premie baby crochet giraffe hat free pattern from Cream of the Crop Crochet

Crochet baby cocoon free pattern from DLY’s Hooks and Yarns

Cherry Blossoms Binder Cover free pattern from @crochetspot; see more cherry blossom crochet patterns here

Little crochet pumpkin free pattern with garland tutorial from @mamainastitch

10 watermelon-inspired crochet patterns including this dress by Little Squirrel Designs

Crochet Tutorials

How to FPDC (+ 5 patterns for crochet post stitches)

How to crochet a six stitch cable from Melody’s Makings

How to invisible join crochet @bhookedcrochet

How to wet block crocheted lace with wires by @artlikebread on @crochetspot

Crochet News

Boye 4-in-1 crochet tool review from @bhookedcrochet

@redheartyarns shared: “A.C. Moore has a great program called Stitch Stars! The store celebrates customers who donate items to the Knit for Kids program. Knit for Kids is a program from World Vision that provides knit and crocheted sweaters, hats, and blankets to kids around the world who are in need. “

Yarn Things

5 Tips for Yarn Stash Organization from @UCrafter

Other Crafty Stuff

Adorable yarn skein necklaces for sale from @freshstitches