• Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern - Easy Halloween Crochet

    Free Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern

    5 October 2025 - By 

    Looking for the perfect spooky project? Nothing says Halloween quite like a classic black vintage cat! In this post, I’m sharing my Halloween Black Cat Mug crochet pattern, a fun, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for decorating your home, adding to a play kitchen, or gifting to a fellow Halloween lover. This crochet pattern is quick and easy to make, and I had so much fun designing this, I made two versions. One mug has crocheted face details while the other uses felt for that classic vintage Halloween black cat look. Both are adorable, and I honestly can’t choose a favorite!…

  • How to Colour Change

    12 September 2025 - By 

    Here is a quick picture tutorial showing you how to make a colour change. This is a basic technique that will give a neat finish to your pieces. It is quite easy, all you have to remember is that you switch your yarn in the last stitch before the colour change. Here is how to do a colour change: There you have it. I hope this was helpful to learn how to make a colour change. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. And please tag me in your creations on Instagram @baubles_and_yarn. To see more of…

  • How to Crochet a Puff Stitch 

    How to Crochet a Puff Stitch 

    8 September 2025 - By 

    Here is a quick picture tutorial that will show you how to crochet a puff stitch (puff). This type of stitch is a great way to add texture and dimension to projects by creating a three-dimensional shape.  Quick tip: Make sure the yarn you use does not split easily as this type of yarn will be more difficult to puff. How to crochet a puff stitch: *Note: some patterns also finish the stitch with a chain one to close, so be sure to consult your patterns to see how they are written. There you have it. I hope this was…

  • Free Crochet Back-to-School mug pattern - easy back to school crochet pattern

    Free Crochet Back-to-School Mug Pattern

    18 August 2025 - By 

    Get ready for the new school year with this free crochet back-to-school mug pattern! Perfect for play kitchens and pretend classrooms, this beginner-friendly crochet project is designed to look like a classic lined writing page, complete with customizable alphabet letters and a sweet little apple appliqué. Whether you’re looking for a quick crochet gift for a child or teacher, a fun handmade addition to a play food collection, or a seasonal decor piece, this easy crochet mug pattern works up fast and is great for beginners. Add it to your back-to-school crochet craft projects list and bring a touch of handmade charm to your little one’s imaginative play. For…

  • Free Crochet Camp Mug Pattern

    Free Crochet Camp Mug Pattern

    30 July 2025 - By 

    Do you have cherished memories of going camping every summer with your family? I certainly do, and now that I have a family of my own, I’m so excited to pass on these traditions. I especially love that feeling of sleeping under the stars, hot dogs, s’mores, and fresh coffee made on the campfire. These have inspired me to design this free crochet camp mug pattern.  This tapestry crochet camp mug is quick, easy, and beginner-friendly. It is a perfect addition to the play kitchen or to go along with all the summer crochet play food. Whether for pretend play…

  • How to Carry Yarn when Crocheting

    28 July 2025 - By 

    Here is a quick picture tutorial to show you how to carry yarn when crocheting. This technique is useful when doing colourwork or tapestry crochet, especially when there is a large block of one colour followed by a change to the other colour. Depending on your tension, this may change the shape of your project as some stitches can pull on the inside of your piece. I have several crochet mug patterns done in the tapestry technique and, as these pieces are small and filled with stuffing, it is not always necessary to carry the yarn. However, if you find…

  • Easter Bunny Crochet Mug

    Easter Bunny Crochet Mug – Free Pattern

    13 April 2025 - By 

    Hop, hop, hop! Spring is finally here and today, I’m celebrating by sharing another festive mug. This little Easter Bunny crochet mug is easy to make and is sure to brighten your day and your play kitchens. I hope you enjoy this new crochet mug and that you love playing with it this springtime. If you like this mug, I have also created an Easter Chick mug and the pattern is available here. If you make any of my mugs, please tag me in your creations on Instagram as I would love to see them. Materials: Finished size: Approx. 7cm…

  • Easter Chick Crochet Mug

    Easter Chick Crochet Mug – Free Pattern

    13 April 2025 - By 

    Peep, peep, peep! Spring is finally here and today, I’m celebrating by sharing one of my favourite mug creations to date. This adorable Easter Chick crochet mug is easy to make and is sure to brighten your day and your play kitchens. I hope you enjoy this new crochet mug and that you love playing with it this springtime. If you like this one, I have also created an Easter Bunny mug and the pattern is available here. If you make any of my mugs, please tag me in your creations on Instagram as I would love to see them.…

  • St-Patrick's Shamrocks Crochet Mug

    St-Patrick’s Shamrocks Crochet Mug – Free Pattern

    10 March 2025 - By 

    Another holiday means another festive mug for the play kitchen. This St-Patrick’s shamrocks crochet mug, designed with clovers and in shades of green, is perfect to accompany all of the day’s shenanigans! I created this one in the tapestry technique, similar to my Christmas mugs (here and here) as well as my Valentine mug. Like these previous crochet patterns, this mug is also beginner-friendly and quick to do. I’m having so much fun creating these for every holiday and I hope you and your little ones love playing with them as much as we do. As always, if you make…

  • Valentine Hearts Crochet Mug

    Valentine Hearts Crochet Mug – Free Pattern

    11 February 2025 - By 

    I’m back just in time with another festive crochet mug for the play kitchen. This cute Valentine hearts crochet mug is designed in a fair isle style similar to my Christmas mug patterns. This festive version features a heart motif to celebrate the season of love. This free crochet mug is quick to make, beginner-friendly, and a fun addition to any pretend play setup. My little one loves using it in the play kitchen, and I hope it brings just as much joy to your home. If you’re as obsessed with seasonal crochet mugs as we are, be sure to check…