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Marie Segares is a crochet and knitting designer, teacher, and small business consultant. Her designs have been published by Crochet World, I Like Crochet, I Like Knitting, Inside Crochet, Knit Picks, Love of Crochet, Love of Knitting, Pom Pom Quarterly, and more. She teaches crochet and knitting at several adult education venues in the New York City metro area and at regional fiber events. Marie’s Underground Crafter blog features free crochet patterns, crochet and knitting book and product reviews, interviews with needlearts industry pros, giveaways, and more. In August, she launched the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show, a weekly podcast for indie business owners in the yarn industry. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher!

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  • Ombré Shells Hat

    This crochet hat pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together. The color combinations are beautiful, making it a great hat for gifting.

  • Lion Pocket Pillow

    A lion’s face and mane add character to a simple, stuffed pillow. The pocket on the back can be used to hide a gift or to keep a book safe during travels.

  • Fire and Ice Shawl

    This shawl is worked in a self-striping yarn, making it easy to get a beautiful array of colors.

  • Flattened Shell Hat

    This hat pattern is available in four sizes, two baby sizes and two adult sizes.

  • Puff Stitch Slouch

    This styling crochet beanie pattern is available in following sizes: Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large).

  • The Wripple Blanket

    This easy peasy blanket features stretched, W-shaped ripples. Made without complicated decreases, it uses a simple, one-row repeat.

  • Giant Circle Potholder

    This crochet potholder starts off with a circle then working into a square. It’s a simple simple stitch pattern, but the variegated yarn adds a nice color design.

  • Circle in the Corner Potholder

    This potholder not only offers a lot of protection from the heat, but it’s a decorative design that will look great in your kitchen.

  • Four Circles Potholder

    The artwork is simple by changing up the variegated yarn with the solid colors. It’s a great way to use up leftovers.

  • Perpendicular Stripes Cowl

    This buttoned cowl looks like the perfect cowl to wear underneath a winter jacket to keep the drafts from coming in at the top.

  • Little Dots Coaster

    This coaster pattern is nice and solid in the middle with laced edge, making it a great protector for your table while adding a bit of decor as well.

  • Handy Scarf

    This cozy keyhole scarf features two mock mittens at the end. This pattern is part of the Crochet Charity Drive with Blackstone Designs.

  • Little Gracie Baby Blanket

    This beautiful stitch pattern can work for both baby girls and boys, making it a great pattern for making before the gender is revealed.

  • Circle of Bobbles Washcloth

    This is almost too pretty to be used as a washcloth. However, in the middle are some nice textures to help trap dirt and other debris.

  • L Square Pillow

    This crochet pillow pattern makes for a nice stashbuster. I love the way the colors are changes, it’s unique and decorative.

  • Mock Bobbles Beret

    This textured beret is made with a combination of tall and short crochet stitches.

  • Snowdude

    This adorable snowman it perfect for decorating throughout the winter months.

  • Crochet Button Garland

    These Crochet Button Garlands can be used to wrap gifts, to hang across mantles, or to decorate a tree.

  • Pumpkinhead Hat

    When the weather starts cooling and the leaves are changing color, ’tis the season for the Pumpkinhead hat! The pattern is available in two baby sizes to fit 3-6 months  and 6-9 months.

  • Bette the Piglet

    With only 5 inches tall, this amigurumi pig makes for the perfect toy for small children to take with wherever they go.

  • Concentric Circles Granny Square

    This is a great square to use for a warm blanket! With the absence of spaces in this square it is perfect for baby blankets or for donating as it will retain warmth easier.

  • Beaded Bobble Bracelet

    This is a great pattern to try out using beads with yarn. Using hemp cord makes this strong and durable with a touch of pizzazz in the bead work.

  • Stormy Isle Wrap

    Here is a nice rectangular shawl that is sure to keep you warm while looking good!