Caitlin, Author at Caitlin's Contagious Creations

Fancy Square Crochet Purse With Zipper and Lining

June 15, 2018 by Caitlin Leave a Comment

This fancy square crochet purse can be made with ANY crochet square pattern you’d like to use, and it uses up old denim jeans too!! I just love creations that use up something I have laying around, don’t you?! The Perfect Square Pattern I spent a few days looking for the perfect crochet square to […]

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Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial

May 31, 2018 by Caitlin Leave a Comment

A single crochet is one of the most basic stitches in crochet, and it is often one of the first learned. This is due not only to its simplicity, but to the massive foundation learning this stitch will provide for your crocheting skills. This single crochet tutorial will teach you not only how to complete […]

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Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

May 10, 2018 by Caitlin Leave a Comment

This quick and easy cotton yarn dishcloth has the texture you desire to get your dishes (and anything else you might be scrubbing) squeaky clean! Get your free pattern to crochet this simple crunch stitch dish rag today! Crunch Stitch AKA Moss Stitch The combination of half double crochets and slip stitches in this pattern […]

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Crochet Shamrock Applique Pattern

April 19, 2018 by Caitlin Leave a Comment

This amazing crochet shamrock four leaf clover applique pattern is perfect to make for the Irish soul in your life no matter the time of year!! Late for St. Paddy’s Day… But Still an Irish Year-Rounder So I know I’m a few weeks late for St. Patrick’s Day, but I had so much going on […]

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Gender Neutral Chevron Baby Blanket

March 28, 2018 by Caitlin 13 Comments

This gender neutral chevron baby blanket free crochet pattern is a great gift for anyone looking for a gender neutral gift for a new little one; and it works up in a weekend so it is also a great last minute gift for a baby shower. A Gender Neutral Gift for Baby… I just love […]

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Basket Weave Ponytail Hat Pattern

March 15, 2018 by Caitlin 10 Comments

This gorgeous basket weave ponytail beanie is available for you to make to with this free crochet pattern. This beginner friendly design has lots of texture and offers a warm hat that won’t leave you with hat hair! Just stick that messy bun out the top of the hat! Make one for yourself today or […]

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Scrap Wood Key Chain Rack

March 6, 2018 by Caitlin Leave a Comment

This DIY wood key chain holder wall hanging is great for any scrap wood you have lying around… This old scrap wooden box we found… The old wooden box Kurt and I found to make the Biscuit Box Wall Hanging has come in handy on several projects so far and it is far from done as […]

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Biscuit Box Wall Hanging

March 5, 2018 by Caitlin Leave a Comment

Tutorial to create your own wall hanging from the side of a wooden box. Great DIY for anyone enthusiastic about their decor… or a cool wooden box… Create Your Own Wall Hanging One of my favorite creative outlets is picking something up that has long not been in use and giving it a fresh take […]