Mouse+Sparrow

02/08/2026

Between workshops, new patterns, and my own home projects, I lose track of what I'm actually making — which yarn I used, what's half-finished, what's next. So I built myself a project planner to fix that, and bundled it with 6 of my favourite home patterns: the Home Project Bundle.

6 patterns (baskets, jar covers, potholders, and more) plus the planner I actually use to keep my own projects straight.

Check it out here - https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/shop/p/create-modern-crochet-products-for-your-home

27/07/2026

Easy Crochet Halloween Bats 🦇 Pattern

Make your own crochet Halloween bats with this simple pattern. These little bats are quick to crochet and perfect for decorating your home for Halloween. The pattern includes clear instructions, step-by-step photos, and both UK and US crochet terms.

➜ Get the crochet bat pattern and start making your Halloween décor

https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/shop/p/simple-crochet-bat-pattern

20/07/2026

Easy Round Crochet Placemat

Here is a crochet pattern for a round placemat. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this step-by-step PDF pattern includes clear written instructions, detailed photographs and helpful stitch tutorials to guide you through every round.

You can get the pattern here:

https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/shop/p/easy-round-crochet-placemat-pattern-for-modern-homes

07/07/2026

Are you looking for your next crochet project? Here is a A beginner crochet pillow pattern built on one simple repeated round — the kind of project that lets your hands work while your mind switches off.

https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/shop/p/easy-crochet-pillow-pattern

24/06/2026

Wondering what to crochet for your home? Here are 4 quick questions to discover the perfect first project to add your personality to your space.

https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/crochet-quiz

18/06/2026

If you've ever walked through a shop looking for exactly the right thing for your home and left empty-handed — not because nothing was there, but because nothing was quite right — then you understand why I make things myself.
What are you making for your home?

You can't always buy exactly what you want for your home — so I made it. A colour block crochet plant pot cover Here's why I'll never stop making these.

11/06/2026

I’ve been crocheting a simple phone case and honestly… I love these quick little projects are 🧶✨

Just easy stitches and before you know it you’ve got something you can use every day.

Such a good beginner project if you want something quick and relaxing

Would you make one? You can find the free pattern on my website:
https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/free-crochet-phone-case-pattern

30/05/2026

Simple Crochet Wall Hanging Pattern You Can Make Today
Here is an easy crochet home decor idea. This bobble heart wall hanging is one of those projects that looks far harder than it is.

The free pattern is available on the Mouse & Sparrow blog.

https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/blog/simple-crochet-wall-hanging-pattern-you-can-make-today

14/05/2026

Ever made a crochet basket that turned floppy halfway through? 🫠
I just shared a new tutorial showing how to make a waffle stitch crochet basket that actually holds its shape .
Read the tutorial here:
https://www.mouseandsparrow.com/blog/how-to-make-a-waffle-stitch-crochet-basket-that-holds-its-shape

25/04/2026

5 Crochet Basket Mistakes That Make Your Basket Floppy (and How to Fix Them)

If your basket sides flop, your base curls, or your shape looks wonky—you’re not doing crochet “wrong.”

Usually, it comes down to a few simple mistakes.

Let’s fix them.

Struggling with floppy crochet baskets, curling bases, or uneven sides? Discover 5 common crochet basket mistakes and easy fixes.