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American Crochet Where Simplicity Starts & Friendships Begins

Join Mistie Bush and our wonderful community of crafters. Discover free patterns, step-by-step tutorials, and the joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.

American Crochet - Handmade with love

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Shop Patterns Created By American Crochet

Clear instructions, beginner-friendly designs, and multiple sizes. Find your next project in our collection of free and premium patterns.

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Join Our Crochet A-Longs

Crochet together with our wonderful community! Our CALs are completely free and perfect for all skill levels. Work alongside fellow crafters, share your progress, and create something beautiful together.

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Crafting A Rainbow Of Hope

CAROH is more than just crafting—it's about weaving hearts together, forming spiritual bonds, and inspiring others. Join us in creating handmade items that bring comfort, hope, and love to those who need it most.

NICU Bonding Squares

Creating comfort for preemies and their families

Community Connection

Building friendships through shared purpose

Spreading Hope

Making a difference one stitch at a time

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Mistie Bush, American Crochet

Meet the designer

Hi, I'm Mistie

My journey with crochet began at 16, taught by a cherished family friend. That early spark reignited in 2004, and by 2007, my passion evolved into designing patterns I love to share with you.

American Crochet, Mistie Bush Designs, and Crafting A Rainbow Of Hope are more than businesses—they're extensions of my life's purpose. Along with my husband Kevin and our family, we're dedicated to weaving hearts together through the joy of yarn arts.

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Crochet With Mistie

New to crochet or want to brush up? Start here for tutorials, tips, and step-by-step guidance from Mistie. Build skills at your own pace and join a community that loves to share.

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Connect with fellow crafters, share your makes, and get pattern support. Our Facebook group is a friendly place for all skill levels.

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Quick Questions

New to American Crochet? Here's what you need to know!

Common questions from our crafting community.

Yes! We offer hundreds of completely free crochet patterns right here on American Crochet. From baby blankets to shawls, you'll find beautiful designs for every skill level. We also have premium patterns available in our Etsy and Ravelry shops.

A CAL is a community event where we all crochet the same pattern together! We release pattern sections on a schedule, and you can share your progress, ask questions, and connect with fellow crafters. All our CALs are free to join!

If you have questions about any of our patterns, simply email us at mistie@americancrochet.com. We typically respond within 24 hours and are always happy to help you work through tricky sections.

CAROH is our community initiative dedicated to crafting for a cause. We create items like bonding squares for NICU babies and comfort items for those in need. It's about weaving hearts together and spreading hope through handmade love.

Join us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube! Share your projects, participate in our CALs, and become part of our wonderful crafting family. We love seeing what you create!

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