Mira Holloway
Mira has been crocheting for over 18 years and designing published patterns for the past decade. She runs a small pattern studio out of her home in the Pacific Northwest, and every pattern on Crochet & DIY Corner is stitched, blocked and photographed by her before it goes live.
- 18+ years crocheting
- Craft Yarn Council Certified Instructor (CYC)
- Published in three independent pattern anthologies
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Where Mira publishes most often.
Published by Mira
Easy Crochet Projects for Beginners (10 Makes You Can Finish This Week)
Ten genuinely easy crochet projects that use only chain, single and double crochet — with realistic times, yarn amounts and the tiny fixes that keep beginners from quitting.
How to Crochet in the Round (Magic Ring, Chain Method & Common Mistakes)
Two ways to start any round project — the magic ring and the chain method — plus how to keep your circle flat, mark rounds, and fix the classic 'spiral seam' issue.
Chunky Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Throw Blanket Pattern
A weekend-friendly chunky C2C throw with clear diagonal-row instructions, yarn requirements, and the increase/decrease turning rules that trip up first-time C2C crocheters.
How to Join Granny Squares (5 Methods Compared)
Whip stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, mattress stitch, and join-as-you-go — with side-by-side notes on which looks best, holds up longest, and works fastest for large blankets.
Soft Crochet Baby Booties Pattern (0–6 Months)
Classic seamless baby booties in soft cotton with a tie closure. Full 0–6 month pattern, gauge notes, and safety-first material choices.
How to Block Crochet Projects (Wet, Steam & Spray Methods)
The finishing step that turns a homemade-looking make into a professional one. Three blocking methods, when to use each, and how to block acrylic without ruining it.
Free Crochet Patterns for Beginners: 15 Easy First Projects
Fifteen genuinely free, beginner-friendly crochet patterns for your first projects — from washcloths to blankets — with realistic skill notes and where to find each pattern.
Essential Crochet Stitches Every Crocheter Should Know
A working reference to the 10 crochet stitches that show up in 90% of patterns — with abbreviations, step-by-step technique, common mistakes and where each stitch shines.
Crochet Fall Pumpkins: A Free Seasonal Pattern
A quick, cozy crochet pumpkin pattern in three sizes — perfect for autumn shelves, table centerpieces and last-minute handmade gifts.
Amigurumi Bunny Pattern for Beginners
A tiny crochet bunny in soft cream yarn — the perfect first amigurumi. Complete with a written pattern, safety notes for gifting to babies, and stuffing tips.
Beginner Crochet: The Honest Getting-Started Guide
Everything you actually need to start crocheting this week — how to hold the hook, the four stitches that unlock 90% of patterns, and the beginner mistakes worth knowing about upfront.
Easy Granny Square Blanket Pattern for Beginners
A relaxed, forgiving granny-square blanket you can start today. Full pattern, materials, joining method, and honest tips from stitching this design a dozen times.
Beautiful Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Tutorial
A soft, drapey shell-stitch baby blanket that works up in a weekend. Full written pattern, size chart, yarn recommendations, and the shell-stitch fix everyone gets wrong on Row 2.
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