Morris and Sons Blog » Crochet

Caring for your handmade garments is one of the most important parts of the whole making experience. Cleaning and storing your handknits or hand crocheted items correctly will have a huge impact on their longevity and ensure that they are looking as good as new for years to come.

The Crochet Dot Blanket features a versatile, geometric design that suits not only nurseries but is a cozy lap blanket for adults and adds a splash of colour to your living space. While the sample's colors are listed in the pattern, you can customize it with your own combinations or choose from our suggested colorways below.   A simple repeating design allows you to work each...

Five reasons to join a CAL; friendship, motivation and learning! Take your crochet to the next level and have fun along the way.

Granny Squares! You've made a million of them, now what do you do with them? A tote bag, of course!  This pattern works with any granny square pattern, but it's especially nice with a cute motif like this little mushroom.

Are you a crochet enthusiast who's passionate about creating garments and fashion accessories that fit like a dream? If so, you're in for a treat, because today we're diving into the world of Susannah Kate, the creative genius behind Peppergoose Design. Her mission? To inspire and assist you in expressing your unique style by making crochet clothes that fit beautifully.  The Shelley Sweater: One of...

This week we thought we would take a look at some of our favourite quick projects. These projects are perfect for taking on the go or working on at home. If you need more assistance with yarn choices or quantities please contact one of our stores where our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be on hand!

This week we are getting excited about our Holiday Cast Ons! We find it very special to choose a new project to start on or just after Christmas and take some quiet time for ourselves during the busy season. Here are some of the patterns we have our eyes on to create these holidays. 

This week we thought we would look at a few of our favourite Rowan patterns that are perfect for Spring/Summer. We find we love to wear knitted tops even in the warmer months and we also love to knit or crochet tops! They can be quicker to make without the addition of big long sleeves and are perfect to play with colour and texture.