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Get lost in making this ultra cozy, repetitive crochet pattern bundle! The Mariposa Blanket will quickly become your family’s most fought-over throw for movie nights. While the coaster and bookmark make excellent gifts or outfit your personal cozy corner.
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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Dripping Springs Shawl is a lightweight summer accessory great at keeping the breeze off. Its delicate pattern, reminiscent of cascading waterfalls, adds an elegant touch to any outfit. Pair it with a sundress or casual jeans, and you’ll be ready to embrace the season’s charm with grace and ease.
Crochet: Cowl
The Puffy Heart Cowl is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. The short 2-row repeat makes for a quick project that is easily customized for fit. Make it as-is for a drapey cowl, or make it longer + open ended for a scarf.
Crochet: Throw
The Desertscape Crochet Blanket is an ode to all things lovely, prickly, and desolate in the desert. As you crochet, you’ll explore a saguaro forest (sa-WAH-ro) in bloom, the ribs of a barrel cactus, jagged mountains and monuments that lift to an unyielding desert sun. Once done, your blanket will capture the essence of desert life.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Sage Rainbow Wall Hanging is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. Celebrate hope, new babies, and flowers after the rainstorm with this boho styled decor piece.
Crochet: Pullover
The Arvensis Sweater is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. It is a repetitive one row repeat that creates a relaxed fit sweater perfect for cozy days at home. This PDF includes written instructions, and links to video tutorials to guide you through this crochet pattern. If at any point you need help or clarification, please email Joanna at h...
Crochet: Headband
The Arvensis Headband is a simple 1 Row Repeat that creates a stylish headband for the cold season. It features the Arvensis Stitch, but all you need to know is how to Half Double Crochet. This crochet pattern includes video tutorials on the Arvensis Stitch, and how to seam the headband to create the Top Knot. If you need any help with this cro...
Crochet: Coaster
The Mariposa Coaster is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. It features the Slanted Puff Stitch and Moss Stitch. These stitches make the Mariposa Coaster repetitive and relaxing - a stress free project. You can quickly make a set for your home or as a housewarming gift in an afternoon. This crochet pattern includes video tutorials to help mas...
Crochet: Bookmark
The Mariposa Bookmark is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. It features the Slanted Puff Stitch and Moss Stitch. These stitches make the Mariposa Bookmark repetitive and relaxing - a stress free project. Video tutorials for these stitches are included in the PDF pattern. If at any point you need help or clarification with this pattern, pleas...
Crochet: Throw
Get lost in making this ultra cozy, repetitive crochet blanket! It will quickly become your family’s most fought-over throw for movie nights. Crochet this blanket in any season of life where you need extra crochet time to meditate, or pray, through your circumstances.
Crochet: Afghan block
The C2C Ladybug Square is an advanced beginner pattern. You will need to have an understanding of the Half Double Crochet, and changing yarn colors before you begin. This pattern includes written instructions, colorwork graph, and block instructions. If at any point you need help or clarification, please email Joanna at hello@highdesertyarn.com
Crochet: Wall Hanging
Dive into this crochet wall hanging designed for brand new, beginner crocheters!
Crochet: Containers, Cozy - Other
The Sonora (hanging) Plant Cozy transforms a simple plastic pot to fit into a boho plant paradise. This adventurous beginner crochet pattern is quick to make and comes in three sizes. It is crocheted in the round using two featured stitches -- Single Crochet and Crossed Double Crochet. Top it off with long chains to create a hanging planter, or...
Crochet: Containers
The Sonora Air Plant Cozy makes a perfect addition to any plant lover’s indoor garden. This adventurous beginner crochet pattern is quick to make and only needs a handful of yards to complete. Crochet this cozy in the round using two featured stitches -- Single Crochet and Crossed Double Crochet. This pattern includes written instructions, and ...
Crochet: Potholder
The Arvensis Pot Holder is a double thick hot pad for grabbing pans of homemade cookies straight from the oven. It’s crocheted in two squares, and joined with a Single Crochet border. One side features groups of Half Double Crochets stacked between each other. The other side is all Half Double Crochet. This crochet pattern is ideal for beginner...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
You’ll reach for this Explorer Market Bag for your next adventure! It’s crocheted in joining rounds, seamed at the bottom, and a strap is added to the top. This bag is deep enough to stuff with your latest farmer’s market haul, or pack it for day spent at the creek. It features the Half Double Crochet Stitch with a few variations, making it ide...
Crochet: Clutch
The Explorer Zippered Pouch makes a great accessory for your favorite bag, or a clutch when you need to travel light. It is crocheted in joining rounds, seamed at the bottom, and a zipper added to the top. It features the Half Double Crochet Stitch and the Spike Stitch -- ideal for advanced beginners. This pattern includes written, photo, and v...
Crochet: Potholder
The Brioche Bun Pot Holder is a double thick hot pad for grabbing pans of fresh bread straight from the oven. It’s crocheted in two squares, and joined with a Single Crochet border. One side features the Brioche Bun pattern, and the other side is a simple Half Double Crochet square. This crochet pattern is great for an introduction to the Puff ...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Solstice Beanie is a knit-like crochet winter hat. It features the Half Double Crochet, but stitched in two different ways -- the Center Half Double Crochet, and Half Double Crochet in the Back Loop Only. This stitch combination give the Solstice Beanie that knit-like look. It fits close to the head without any slouch in the crown. It’s des...
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Conner’s Ridge Wall Hanging is a beginner pattern using Intarsia crochet techniques aka color work! This wall hanging is made entirely of Single Crochet stitches, and changing colors to create the mountain peaks. There are several ways to customize this piece - 1) the color combinations, 2) adding fringe, or tassels or 3) changing the dowel...
Crochet: Scarf
The Dripping Springs Scarf is an advance beginner crochet pattern. It features the Double Crochet stitch with a few variations to create a lacy and lightweight fabric. This scarf is designed in the Cloudcroft DK (100% SW Merino) hand dyed by High Desert Yarn. This wool keeps the scarf perfectly warm in all types of cool to cold weather.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Evergreen Cheer Wall Hanging will bring holiday, and winter cheer, into your home this season. It features the Granny Stitch for vintage flair, and the Double Post Half Double Crochet for a snow falling texture. The color work section works into a pine tree.
Crochet: Cowl, Scarf
The Juniper Berry Scarf is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. It features the Alpine and Bead stitches to give this beanie loads to texture throughout. This crochet scarf patterns includes two variations -- Infinity + Straight. The Juniper Berry Scarf is inspired by juniper trees, and walking through a forest on a cold morning. This scarf wi...
Crochet: Cardigan
The Juniper Berry Cardigan is an oversized garment inspired by Juniper trees, and their dusty blue berries. This cardigan is extra cozy from the texture of the Alpine Stitch, and gives the fabric a lovely warmth. This cardigan works up quickly due to the Treble and Double Crochets in the body, and is suitable for an advanced beginner. As a fina...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Juniper Berry Beanie is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. It features the Alpine and Bead stitches to give this beanie loads to texture throughout. This beanie is worked in the round for a seamless join, and sewed closed at one end. The Juniper Berry Beanie is inspired by juniper trees, and walking through a forest on a cold morning. Th...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Raven Ribbed Beanie is a beginner crochet pattern. It’s a classic ribbed beanie that is versatile in style -- fold over the bottom to create a band, or unfolded for a slouchy fit. This beanie is worked flat in a rectangle, then sewed up along the short side, and sewed closed at one end. The Raven Ribbed Beanie got her name from the raven --...
Crochet: Accessories - Other
The Sierra Saguaro Keychain is a cactus with a secret…. she’ll snuggly hold onto your lip balm wherever you take her! This crochet pattern is beginner friendly, and quick to make. Use up your leftover yarn bits, or use a whole skein to make gifts for your cacti loving friends.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Kalena Wall Hanging is a modern, and simply customized wall hanging. She’s built from double crochets, half double crochets, and chain spaces. This wall hanging pattern is perfect for beginners, or anyone who needs a “pick me up” project.
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
The Sippin’ On Summer Tank is a beginner garment crochet pattern. It is worked in the round until mid-chest, and then the straps are crocheted onto the body in four parts. The straps are seamed together on top of the shoulders. For a final touch, a scallop edging is crocheted onto the bottom of the body. The featured stitch is the Moss Stitch t...
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Savannah Sunflower Wall Hanging is the next best way to bring bright blooms into your home. This crochet pattern is made in 3 parts -- center circle, sunflower petals, and border. It features a handful of different stitches, and techniques, making this an Intermediate Level pattern.
Crochet: Cup / Mug, Coaster
Jumping the waves at the beach, daring them to knock me over, has been one of my favorite beach memories. Some days I’d be an immovable sea wall, other days a dancing dolphin. The Wave Catcher Mug Rug + Can Cozy is inspired by all the ocean waves crashing into me.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Wheat Heart Wall Hanging is a texture, boho inspired home decor piece. This crochet pattern is an advanced beginner level. It features the Puff Stitch to create the image of stalks of wheat, and this pattern helps with practicing decreasing, and increasing stitches.
Crochet: Scarf
The Carmen Scarf is a lacy, lightweight scarf ideal for warmer weather. This crochet pattern is an intermediate level, but an advanced beginner could take it on. This spring scarf is dresses up a simple t-shirt in the most elegant way, and will become your favorite accessory this Spring!
Crochet: Wall Hanging
This wall hanging is part of a series of mini wall hangings. It is an easy, beginner friendly Intarsia crochet piece that brightens any room. Since this wall hanging is smaller, it can easily be added to an existing gallery wall, or be placed in a smaller space.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
This wall hanging is part of a series of mini wall hangings. It is an easy, beginner friendly Intarsia crochet piece that brightens any room. Since this wall hanging is smaller, it can easily be added to an existing gallery wall, or be placed in a smaller space.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
This wall hanging is part of a series of mini wall hangings. It is an easy, beginner friendly Intarsia crochet piece that brightens any room. Since this wall hanging is smaller, it can easily be added to an existing gallery wall, or be placed in a smaller space.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
This wall hanging is part of a series of mini wall hangings. It is an easy, beginner friendly Intarsia crochet piece that brightens any room. Since this wall hanging is smaller, it can easily be added to an existing gallery wall, or be placed in a smaller space.
Crochet: Scarf
The Brioche Bun Scarf is an easy crochet pattern suitable for beginners. It is crocheted in short rows that allow for easy length adjustment. The Puff Stitches, my favorite part, give it a bit of squishy texture.
Crochet: Headband
This headband is named after the Cliffrose Shrub--one or my favorite plants while living in Grand Canyon National Park. It focuses on the Star and Berry Stitches to resemble the five petal flowers and berries that grow on the Cliffrose Shrub. This headband is ideal for beginners looking to practice new stitches, and makes a wonderful afternoon ...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Confetti Baby Beanie is an easy, beginner friendly infant and baby accessory. It uses two simple stitches, and a DK (category 3) yarn for all season comfort. Welcome the new babies in your life with this adorable top knot baby beanie!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Honey Creek Beanie is a fun and textured hat to greet a chilly day. It is based on the Half Double Crochet, and Bobble Stitches. It uses a worsted weight (category 4) yarn. The hat is crocheted in one rectangle, and seamed together along the short sides and around the top of the hat. This pattern is ideal for a comfortable intermediate croc...
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Pumpkin Spice Crochet Wall Hanging is an easy, beginner friendly home decor piece. It uses two simple stitches, and a super bulky (category 6) yarn. Crochet this project in an afternoon, and add some autumn spice to any room!
Crochet: Scarf
The Vintage Fall Crochet Scarf is full of 1960s nostalgia from the woven quality to the simple stripe pattern, but with a modern color palette. It uses a bulky weight yarn (category 5) to work up quickly, and provide more warmth on a crisp Autumn day. It’s the perfect addition to any wardrobe!
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Port Aransas Wall Hanging is an easy, quick and modern crochet pattern. It is customizable to match your personal style and home decor. Also, it is a perfect alternative to a blanket for a handmade baby gift!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This pattern provides a solid introduction to a variety of stitches. The main stitch used in this hat is the Half Double Crochet, however there are 7 additional stitches involved. You will need to understand a basic knowledge of beginner crochet stitches (single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet). The pattern includes written tut...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Snowy Walk Ombré Hat is the perfect accessory for the autumn and winter seasons. This hat is inspired by walking through a fresh snowfall. Whether you wear it around the city, or up on the ski slopes, you will look fabulous in this modern winter hat.
Crochet: Cardigan
This cardigan is named after Dripping Springs, a natural spring inside Grand Canyon National Park. I visited this location on an early Spring day while day hiking with a friend. My favorite part about water in the desert is how a little bit makes everything lush and green!
Crochet: Headband
This headband focuses on the Star and Berry stitches to resemble the five-petal flowers and berries that grow on the Cliffrose Shrub. With rows of single crochet throughout, this headband is ideal for beginners looking to practice new stitches. Advanced crocheters will also enjoy the special simplicity of this design. This headband is worked in...
Crochet: Scarf
The Turquoise Canyon Scarf is a super bulky scarf that is fun to make for yourself or a loved one. It features the Double Crochet Stitch and uses a super bulky weight yarn -- ideal for beginners. You’ll stitch this scarf off your hook in no time! This pattern includes written and photo tutorials to guide you through this crochet pattern. If at ...