Nana K is the author of Nana’s Favorites and What’s Nana Making blog sites. During 2023, hundreds of thousands of readers around the world visited her site to discover free patterns to crochet or quilt.
The following is the list of Top Ten Free Pattern posts for 2023 as determined by the number of visitors to each post. If you haven’t already, you may want to check out these great FREE patterns
#10
The BEST pattern for beginners!! This pattern continues to make the list yeaer after year. The crocheted shrug is one of the easiest patterns to crochet because it is made as a simple rectangle, then folded and seamed.
#9
Kate Spade Crochet Dress Knockoff
Nana began a series of DIY designer knockoffs. This crochet dress reminded my of own that Kate Spade released in 2020 and remains popular today. You can get the Kate Spade look for less than $25 by making your own gorgeous crocheted dress.
#8
The Jelly Roll Rug can be designed to be a round rug, oval rug or rectangle rug! And the colors are endless.
Easy to make from your favorite Jelly Rolls or fabric scraps!
#7
Decorate your table with this festive Valentine Hearts Table Runner. Add some candles and roses and you will set a romantic mood for the perfect dinner!
#6
The Fall River shawl is a feminine triangle-shaped shawl that can be made with any yarn weight from Thread to DK. Unfortunately, this pattern is no longer free. So many of my readers loved the pattern, that I kept it available on my site as it is still available for purchase.
The post will also take you to similar patterns that are FREE.
#5
Ten FREE Travel Accessories to Sew
This post from the “What’s Nana Making” site gained popularity this year as those of us dreamed of future travel. These practical and useful travel accessories are easy to sew and will make your journey enjoyable and memorable
#4
his cute little granny holds all your sewing supplies while she smiles at you from her shelf. Her hair bun becomes a pincushion, and her apron has many pockets where you can put your threads, scissors, rulers, and more.
I made one for my sister and she absolutely loves her!
#3
Because it is extremely hard to find crochet patterns for men, the minute Nana saw this basic cardigan, she knew she had to share! Not only is this sweater classic and timeless, it is so easy to crochet!
#2
Up from #3 last year, this quilt in a day is fast, easy and turns out beautiful. Use your favorite colors to make a spectacular quilt top in one day!! Another favorite from SewCanShe.
And the NUMBER ONE FAVORITE
These tote bags were presented as part of Nana’s annual “Christmas in July” series. These cute character Christmas tote bags are the perfect size. Take one Christmas shopping, use one as a gift bag, throw in a couple bottles of wine for a hostess gift or simply dress yourself up for the festivities
NANA would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who visits my sites regularly. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year. There will be much more to come from Nana in 2024!!
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