If you crochet faster, your fingers will be warmer. At least that’s what I tell myself during the freezing winter months. After receiving new yarn and crochet notions for Christmas, January was the best time to put those gifts to use and try out some free crochet patterns.

Many of you decided to bundle up and settle into the winter with crochet warmers such as scarves and hand warmers. It’s also apparent that some folks would rather skip winter altogether and start on spring projects. I like your way of thinking! There were some very cute free crochet patterns for flowers that became popular in the past month.

Let’s review some of the free crochet patterns that readers loved this January. You might recognize some of these patterns from previous newsletters. But perhaps you overlooked a project or could use something totally new to work on.

AllFreeCrochet's Most Popular Free Crochet Patterns: January 2012

Free Crochet Slippers
Crochet Warmers
Free Crochet Patterns: Spring
Creative Crochet Designs

Free Crochet Slippers

Nothing beats coming home and tucking into a pair of cozy slippers. Pamper yourself by putting your feet up in handmade style. You might also want to consider sharing the comfort. Work up a pair of free crochet slippers as a gift for a friend.

1. Antique Ballet Slippers
2. Crocheted Slippers Moccasin Style

Crochet Warmers

A simple scarf can be the one thing that determines whether or not you stay warm during the winter. Nuzzle into a neck warmer to keep toasty while trudging through the snow. Or work up some other cold weather accessories to wear indoors in the event of a thermostat battle that you just can’t win. These crochet warmers are bound to keep you comfortable when you feel a chill.

1. Spiky Little Neckwarmer
2. Crocheted Neck Cozy
3. Hand Warmers in Two Sizes
4. Circle Scarflette
5. Petals Newborn Hat
    

Free Crochet Patterns: Spring

In the dead of winter, we are often drawn to life. Flowers are fresh, vibrant reminders of springtime. And if you live anywhere where the temperature stays cold for several months, I am sure that you crave spring. Free crochet patterns for spring are fun to work up regardless of what the weather is like. Each one of these flowers is easy to make and may save you from cabin fever.

1. The 5 Minute Flower
2. Double Layer Crocheted Flower
3. Crochet Flower with Leaves
    

Creative Crochet Designs

Here are some different crochet designs that can spark your creativity. Why not try something new? Perhaps you never thought of making a doll. Now is the time to take that hook in hand and make one! Need a new bag? Try your hand at crafting your own. You might surprise yourself when you see what you can crochet.

1. Hobo Bag
2. Colorful Crocheted Bracelets
3. Quick and Easy Crochet Doll
4. 5 1/2 Hour Throw
5. Chunky Button Bag