Marie Segares

Marie Segares, Proprietress of the Underground Crafter, has been crocheting for over 25 years. She learned to crochet during summers spent with her maternal grandmother. Marie is also a knitter, quilter, embroiderer, and soapmaker.

Marie is a Craft Yarn Council Certified Crochet Instructor (Level I) and Certified Crochet Teacher (Level II). She specializes in teaching individual and small group crochet lessons for beginner through advanced intermediate students and knitting classes for beginner students. In addition to teaching, Marie designs her own patterns which can be found on Ravelry and Etsy. She also chronicles her creative adventures and shares crochet and knitting book reviews on her blog.

Links:
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Patterns on AllFreeCrochet:

Crochet Scarves and Shawls

1. Twisted Crocodile Stitch Keyhole Scarf
2. Little Bit of Bling Shawl
3. Personalized Temperature Scarf
4. Faux Fabric Circle Scarf
5. Glimmer Glamour Scarf
6. Softest Alpaca Crochet Infinity Scarf 
7. Rainbow After the Storm Crochet Shawlette 
8. Ella's Rhythm Shawl 
9. All Weather Cowl
10. Broomstick Lace Crochet Shawlette
11. Valiant Stripes Scarf
12. Walking in the Sand Scarf
13. Bulky Faux Mistake Rib Scarf
14. Checkerboard Lace Shawl
15. Serape Shawl
16. Mariuccia Reversible Infinity Scarf
17. Quadrilateral a Broomstick Lace Shawl
18. Color Blocked Co-Ed Scarf
19. Mock Bobbles Cowl
20. Spring Sampler Infinity Scarf
21. Glittery Accent Scarf
22. It's a Snap! Infinity Scarf
23. Puff-y Stripes Scarf
24. Herringbone Scarf with Lace Shells
25. A Cold Snap Shawlette
26. Duchess of Cambridge Crochet Shawl
27. Holiday Hostess with the Mostest Shawlette
28. A Beginner's Super Scarf
29. Popcorn Box Cowl
30. Lacy Tencel Scarf
31. Chevron Shell Scarf
32. Beach Stroll Memories Shawl
33. Coastal Redwood Super Scarf Pattern
34. Clusters and Vs Lace Scarf
35. Textured Button Cowl
36. A Touch of Gleam Scarf
37. Itty Bitty Bottle Infinity Scarf
38. Layers of Texture Infinity Scarf
39. Quick Covered Boxes Cowl
40. Stormy Isle Wrap
41. In the Neighborhood Keyhole Scarf
42. Little Dots, Bit Dots Infinity Scarf
43. Silk Elegance Shawl
44. Tina's Day-to-Night Shawl
45. Journey Shawl
46. Meandering Walk in the Woods Ripple Scarf
47. Vintage Infinity Scarf
48. Perpendicular Stripes Cowl
49. Handy Scarf

Crochet Amigurumi

1. Chubby Sheep
2. My Buddy Friend
3. Patchwork Cat
4. No-Sew Huggable Pal with Beret and Scarf
5. Bette the Piglet

Crochet Afghans and Baby Blankets

1. Tadley's Diagonal Blanket
2. Lacy Pineapple Crochet Shawl
3. Picnic Basket Crochet Shawl
4. Diagonal Rainbows Baby Blanket
5. Mod 9-Patch Blanket 
6. Checkerboard in Primary Colors Blanket 
7. Rectangular Stitch Baby Blanket
8. Bright Popcorn Crochet Granny Square
9. Blue Diagonal Box Stitch Square
10. Adjustable Mitered Square Pet Blanket
11. Raised Bunchberry Square
12. It's a School Night Blanket
13. Crochet Baby Blanket for Kyle
14. Marigold Granny Square
15. Triplet Ripple Baby Blanket

Crochet for the Home

1. Broomstick Lace Mug Hug
2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Hot Pad 
3. Popcorn Stitch Exfoliating Scrubby 
4. Aqua Textured Washcloth 
5. Crochet Napkin Rings and Wine Glass Charm
6. Seventh Inning Stretch
7. Mitered Square Crochet Pillow
8. Drawstring Mason Jar Cozy
9. Grit Stitch Manicure Roll
10. Face the Day Crochet Bathmat
11. Glamping Trivet
12. Picking Flowers Pillow
13. Fantail Pencil Case
14. L Square Pillow
15. Button Christmas Tree
16. Snowdude Stress Ball or Ornament
17. Little Dots Coaster
18. Giant Circle Potholder
19. Four Circles Potholder
20. Circle in the Corner Potholder

Crochet Wearables

1. Flirty Crochet Skirt
2. Basketweave Mini Messenger Bag
3.  Modern Melissa Skirt
4. Childs Ombr Pullover Vest
5. Easy Peasy Buttoned I-Cord Bracelet
6. Striped Bag with No-Sew Liner
7. Beaded Bobble Bracelet
8. Layered Button Cuff

Crochet Hats

1. Triangles Crochet Beanie
2. Unconventional Crochet Aviator Hat 
3. Not Quite a Slouchy Hat 
4. Yakity Schmakity Hat 
5. Drawstring Beanie with Yarrow Flower 
6. Crazy Cute Cupcake Hat
7. Faux Mistake Rib Watchmans Cap
8. Airy Avalon Slouchy Hat
9. Simple Spiral Crochet Beanie
10. Pebble Stitch Hat
11. Aqua Ridge Slouchy Hat
12. The Semi-Slouch Hat
13. A Beginner's Textured Hat
14. Shimmering Frost Beanie
15. Not Too Fussy Cap Super Bulky Version
16. Not Too Fussy Cap
17. Cuddly Soft Slouchy Hat
18. Plain Ole Slouchy Hat
19. Under the Bridge Hat
20. Simple Textures Newborn Hat
21. In the Neighborhood Slouchy Hat
22. Bambina Beanie
23. C2C Pom Pom Hat
24. Boho Tam
25. Koala Hat
26. Meandering Walk in the Woods Basketweave Beanie
27. Mock Bobbles Beret
28. Color Block Slouchy Hat
29. Roberta Beanie

Crochet Tutorials

1. How to Catherine Wheel Stitch
2. How to Felt Your Wool Crochet Projects in the Washer and Dryer
3. How to Find and Join Your First (or Next) Crochet-a-Long
4. How To Get Started Crocheting or Knitting for Charity
5. Tips for Thin Yarns and Threads
6. Crochet Lace Guide
7. 3 Tips for Traveling with Your Crochet
8. How To Wind Yarn with a Swift and Winder
9. 3 Ways to Tie a Rectangular Scarf
10. 4 Tips for Planning a Season's Closet of Handmade Accessories