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Warm Whispers Lapghan – Free Crochet Pattern for Charity

Blankets and Squares· CRAFTING A RAINBOW OF HOPE· Free Crochet Patterns· Home Items

Crocheting for charity is one of the most meaningful ways to use your craft. The Warm Whispers Lapghan was designed to bring comfort, warmth, and a sense of care to those who need it most. Lapghans are shorter, easy‑to‑handle blankets that rest comfortably across the lap, making them perfect for seniors, wheelchair users, hospital patients, and anyone who could use…
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Flat lay of the Little Luminary Bonding Square crochet pattern in soft neutral yarn.

Little Luminary Bonding Square – Free Crochet Pattern for Preemies

Baby

A Stitch That Connects – Introducing the Little Luminary Bonding Square I’m so excited to share the Little Luminary Bonding Square with you today! This sweet little crochet square is designed to go hand-in-hand with the Little Luminary Hat and is part of the 2025 Preemie Crochet Challenge. If you’ve never made bonding squares before, they are small squares that…
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A beige crochet bonding square made using the herringbone single crochet stitch, displayed with a wooden crochet hook, ornate scissors, and baby blocks on a dark wooden surface.

Loops of Love Crochet Bonding Square: A Heartfelt Project for Preemies and Moms

Baby· Baby Clothing & Accessories

I’m so excited to share a special project I’ve been working on—bonding squares! Not only are they a meaningful way to help moms and preemies bond, but they are also an excellent stash buster project that requires only a small amount of yarn. What Are Bonding Squares? Bonding squares are small, hand-knit or crocheted squares traditionally made in pairs. One…
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Stansberry Square crochet pattern – a 9-inch textured crochet afghan block featuring single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches, back loop only, front loop only, front and back post stitches. Part of the Riverwood Square CAL 2025, this modern square is perfect for blankets, pillows, or standalone projects.

Stansberry Square Crochet Pattern – Riverwood Square CAL Block #12

Advanced Crochet-Alongs· Blankets and Squares· Crochet-Alongs (CALs)· Free Crochet Patterns

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Stansberry Square, the twelfth block in the Riverwood Square CAL 2025 – Modern Version! This square is designed to bring a beautiful mix of structure and texture, using single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, back and front loop only stitches, and post stitches. These carefully placed stitches create depth and dimension, making…
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