The Maker's Notebook

Tapestry crochet is one of my favorite ways to bring pictures, stories, and bold designs to life with yarn. Whether you're working on your first wall hanging or your tenth, sometimes it helps to see a technique in action. This collection of video tu...

Cover image for the free Cuddly Coin Purse crochet pattern featuring three soft chenille yarn coin purses shaped like an orange slice, watermelon slice, and taco. These plush crochet pouches showcase the playful food-inspired designs included in the patte

Free: Cuddly Coin Purse Pattern

The Cuddly Coin Purse is a quick, colorful crochet project made for soft and cozy chenille yarn. This fun stash-busting pattern creates irresistibly squishy little pouches perfect for holding coins, earbuds, stitch markers, lip balm, or any other ti...

Free: Smol Gnome Pattern

Growing up, my Swedish mom always had little gnomes hidden throughout the house. These mythical creatures are thought to bring luck, happiness, warmth (and a little bit of mischief) to your home. Today we carry on the tradition with an eclectic asso...

Free: Heart Applique Pattern

Hearts bring a little joy all year long, which inspired me to create this heart applique pattern! Perfect for garlands or charming gift tags, this heart is sized between the typical mini applique and the larger granny square appliques. Have fun maki...

Meet the Maker

Hi, I’m Sara—fiber artist, designer, and the heart behind Earth, Hand & Fiber. By day, I’m a science professional, but at my core, I’ve always been a maker. For me, crochet is the perfect meeting place of two worlds I love: Precision and Creativ...

BOOKISH GRANNY SQUARE SERIES

Solid Double Crochet Granny Square

The Solid Double Crochet Granny Square is the perfect base for creating a granny square with appliques. Get the free pattern on my blog!

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Crescent City

This Crescent City granny square features a golden crescent moon set against deep red, earthy brown, and soft off-white tones, celebrating Bryce Quinlan and the House of Earth and Blood in a vibrant, celestial design.

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A Court of Mist & Fury

This granny square inspired by A Court of Mist & Fury features snow-kissed mountains and a starlit sky, capturing Feyre’s first awe-filled glimpse of Velaris and her journey of healing.

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Fourth Wing

The Fourth Wing granny square features gold and black dragon scales representing Andarna and Tairn, capturing the strength, personality, and bond of these dragons within a delicate, petal-like granny square.

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The Serpent & the Wings of Night

My first bookish granny square is inspired by The Serpent & the Wings of Night, featuring serpent and wing appliqués that capture the story’s dark, adventurous spirit.

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From Blood & Ash

The From Blood and Ash granny square features a poppy flower and dagger, symbolizing Poppy’s courage and forbidden love in a world of strict rules and hidden truths.

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