Colourful, modern crochet patterns with video and photo tutorials that actually explain things.
BeginnerThis is the first part of the Rainbow Sampler Blanket pattern. The pattern has been divided up into 11 parts with photo tutorials, charts and written patterns. You'll find the link to…
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Blanket · BeginnerGranny Stripe Baby BlanketAre you a novice crocheter, ready for something bigger than a potholder? The beginner-friendly Granny Stripe Baby Blanket…
Hygge · BeginnerHygge shawlHygge is a Danish word that roughly translates to cosiness, but it’s much more! It’s about cosiness and…
Catona · BeginnerCheeky Mice: free crochet cat toy patternThe little Cheeky Mice are a free crochet cat toy pattern that works up in about 30 minutes:…
AboutI'm the face behind Haak Maar Raak. I started publishing crochet patterns in 2010 when I couldn't find the kind I was looking for: beginner-friendly, well-photographed, and full of colour. So I began with making my own, and it grew from there. Today there are over 70 free patterns on this site, plus a blog, tutorials, and a small shop.
I write every pattern, test it myself, and photograph it before it goes up. My goal is to give you patterns that actually work, with explanations that don't assume you already know everything, clear enough for someone picking up a hook for the first time.
More about me →Unless you've been living under a rock, you must have heard about the Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack. Or phrased differently: The Rainbow in a bo x. What's all the fuss about? Well, it's the ultimate yarn party pack for colour!
I'll admit, I have been (and still am) slightly obsessed with Granny Squares. It's a motif I fell in love with on the first try, because of its versatility and addicting stitch rhythm. While Granny Squares are a great project for beginners and advanced crocheters alike, I can imagine that especially as a novice crocheter, you can have some questions about this particular motif! That's why I compiled the Granny Square Question Guide with answers to all of your questions, tips, tricks and nifty bits that you want to know before starting your own Granny adventure.
It would be great if crochet terms were standardised worldwide, wouldn't it? Unfortunately, that's not the case. There's a difference between British English crochet terms ( UK terms for UK patterns ) and American English crochet terms ( US terms for US patterns ). Patterns from British magazines and Australia-based designers often use British crochet terms, while American designers often use American crochet terms. That means you have to check which one you're looking at.
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