New here? Welcome, You’re in the right place!
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure where to start, or like crochet looks easier for everyone else… you’re in the right place.
At Mouse & Sparrow, I love helping you make things you’re proud of.
Ready to keep going? Here's what else is waiting for you:
1. Start with one small, confidence-building win
My free Classic Granny Square pattern is designed especially for beginners.
It walks you through each step so you can relax, follow along, and finish something without second-guessing yourself.
2. What you’ll find next
Once you’ve made your first square, you can take things at your own pace.
Here you’ll find:
Fun Projects — beginner-friendly things you can finish
Learn the how-to — tutorials for stitches and common challenges.
Go further with support — my Basket mini course if you want guided help.
There’s no “right” path — just the next step that feels good to you.
3.Want everything clearly laid out?
If you already know you’d like a fully guided project with video support, you can jump straight to my beginner crochet basket mini course.
What Other Crocheters Are Saying
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“I hadn’t crocheted in ages, but this potholder pattern was so easy to follow that I made two in just one weekend. It feels amazing to have something I actually made!”
— Lena W.
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“I usually start projects but never finish, but Claudia’s patterns made it so easy. In a single afternoon, I completed a pumpkin and it looks amazing on my mantel!”
— Amara J.
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“I started this pattern after work one evening and had a finished potholder by the weekend! It’s so satisfying to see a project come together quickly, and I can’t wait for my next one.”
— Grace N.
This Week’s Featured Patterns
Make a home that looks like yours, not like everyone else’s.
Six modern crochet pieces, designed to work together, that you’ll be proud to say you made.
Two sturdy baskets, a jar cover, a double-thick potholder, a pillow cover and a round placemat.
Small projects in an evening. Statement pieces in a weekend.
$27 $65 value
Most crochet plant hanger patterns look complicated.
This one doesn’t.
Make a beautiful hanging plant holder — without overthinking it. A simple, beginner-friendly pattern designed to help you actually finish — even if you’re short on time.
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“My first plant hanger and it turned out so well — the instructions made it really simple to follow.” — Laura K
✔ One clear pattern — no confusion, no overwhelm
✔ Quick to make — perfect for a weekend project
✔ Sturdy and functional — not just decorative
✔ Includes 2 sizes so you can make more than one
✔ Stuck? I’ll help you — just email me
Start this today — and finally hang that plant you’ve been meaning to!
A two-tone basket that's as practical as it is pretty. The Moxie is a small, structured colour block basket in chunky cotton yarn, using basic stitches throughout.
Use it as a plant pot cover, or keep keys, hair ties and chargers corralled on a shelf. However you use it, it’ll look good doing it.
🎁 The Moxie Basket is one of 12 patterns in the 12 Days of Crochet One pattern a day, 1–12 December. Gift some, keep some. Get all 12 →
Most crochet patterns leave you guessing.
This one doesn’t.
Make a simple, practical mesh bag — even if you’re a beginner.
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"Clear instructions and such a quick win — loved how fast this came together." — Emma R.
✔ One clear pattern — no jumping between tutorials or YouTube tabs
✔ Finish in one sitting — most people complete it in 3–4 hours
✔ Actually useful — groceries, markets, produce. You'll reach for it weekly.
✔ Stuck? I’ll help you — just email me.
Make this for your next grocery run!