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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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  • Evie and Ben Fox

    Evie and Ben Fox by Emma Varnam are crochet patterns excerpted from Cute Crocheted Animals with permission from GMC Publications Ltd.

  • Cobblestone Blanket

    Adapting the size to your personal preference is not complicated at all, so for a stroller blanket, a baby blanket, or anything bigger, here’s your go-to pattern.

  • Bumpy Ride Square

    Post stitches and bobbles add texture to this square by Underground Crafter.

  • Caribbean Sunset Bag

    This textured bag is the perfect size for bringing your project on your next adventure.

  • Tulip Stitch Tutorial

    The tulip stitch pattern alternates rows of v-stitches and bobbles to mimic the look of a flower on a stem.

  • Lemon Peel Stitch Tutorial

    The Lemon Peel Stitch, also known as the Crinkle Stitch or the Pebble Stitch, is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch pattern.

  • On the Right Track Beanie

    This slightly slouchy beanie has a wide, textured hat band. This project was designed to meet the donation requirements for Lion Brand’s #HatNotHate initiative.

  • Theodore Bear Pillow Pal

    Theodore Bear is the first of three animal pillow pals made using pillow inserts for the 2019 Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter!

  • Crochet Hippo Lovey

    This adorable hippo lovey is a simple pattern that uses basic shapes and stitches.

  • Zebra Pocket Pillow

    Stripes, facial features, and a mane add character to a simple, stuffed pillow.

  • Roberta Beanie

    This simple, knit-look beanie is a great way to highlight a special yarn.

  • Gridlocked Scarf

    This color blocked scarf uses a combination of post stitches to create a grid.

  • A Touch of Gleam Scarf

    Using a simple stitch repeat this scarf gets all of its gleam from the specific Red Heart yarn that is used.

  • Glamping Trivet

    This is a retro inspired trivet that will add color and fun to your table.

  • Misty Grey Tunisian Poncho

    If you are a beginner at Tunisian crochet, do not feel intimidated or think that this poncho is too difficult for you to make.

  • Clusters and Vs Lace Scarf

    This pretty scarf just screams Spring to me. The style is light enough for warmer weather and reminds me of Easter or Mother’s day brunch.

  • Patina Lace Shawlette

    A simple, rectangular shawl uses an easy lace stitch pattern in different directions to create a beautiful, color-blocked accessory.

  • Spot Dog Pillow Pal

    Spot Dog is the third of three animal pillow pals made using pillow inserts for the 2019 Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter!

  • Kiddie Purse

    This adorable little shoulder purse is made perfectly for your little girl combining crocodile stitches and Tunisian stitches in this pattern giving it great texture.