Welcome to Dora Does Crochet

Crochet patterns, resources and tutorials for curious crocheters of any skill level

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Considered Crochet Patterns

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“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

This famous William Morris quote is front of mind when designing and I think it sums up my approach to crochet design well.

My style is simple, modern and little bit playful. Each design attempts to show you something new or look at a stitch in a different way. I love to share new techniques and skills I learn with you through patterns and tutorials.

I focus on designing practical crochet patterns to create items that you can use in your everyday life or gift to loved ones. This includes crochet clothing patterns, wearable accessories and contemporary home decor designs.

Browse the crochet pattern library to line up your next crochet project.

Latest Crochet Patterns

A large rectangle crochet throw is draped over a grey sofa in amid century style pounds.

Random Rectangles: A scrap yarn solid granny crochet blanket

A close up of the squish it sweater. An oversized, cropped crochet sweater with a ribbed stitches made from a fluffy mohair yarn.

The ‘Squish It’ Fluffy Cropped Crochet Sweater Pattern

An angled view from above of a textured crochet blanket made with asymmetrical stripes in sage green and natural cream wool. Seen at an angle laying on a cream carpet.

Cross Fade: Crochet blanket pattern with asymmetric stripes

Dora holds one hand to her head, wearing a blue and pink crochet houndstooth beanie hat.

The Houndstooth Hat: A cozy crochet beanie hat pattern

Doralosophy: Crochet Tutorials & Blog

Read the latest Crochet blog >

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Latest blog posts

Doralosophy (Noun):

“Dora’s study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, existence, mind, art and crochet.”

Visit the blog to find crochet stitch tutorials, tips & tricks, topic deep dives, and resources to improve your crochet skills and understanding of this incredible craft.

The blog covers all that assumed knowledge that you don’t find explained in a typical crochet pattern. This is an intentional effort to help you fill in those gaps you might not know exist until you’re unravelling your project.

If you’re curious about crochet, you’re in the right place!

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Crochet Calling 2025: A month of flash sales and freebies

A close up of a cream textured crochet wrap with a yellow crochet hook on top.

Crochet patterns made with front and back post stitches

A landscape view or a crochet cable blanket with different width cables seen on a diagonal.

Fisherman’s Aran-style Crochet Stitches and Patterns

6 crochet swatches in different stitches worked in flat rows and unturned rounds scattered over a gridded blocking board.

The Difference Between Rows and Rounds in Crochet

A woman wears a super chunky crochet cardigan with a pink body and clashing red sleeves

Crochet Resources

As well as tutorials and patterns, this site contains a resource section to help develop your crochet skills whether you are a beginner or budding designer.

This includes a Stitch Directory, a Tips, Tricks & Techniques section (for all those clever hacks!) and a space for all the technical bits and charts.

I’m a firm believer that there is always something new to learn and I hope you will discover something new whilst you’re here.

Explore crochet resources here >

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