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Clara Parker
I’m Clara — a mom who is never without a hook, and the crochet half of the Recipes Dad family. I write cozy, practical patterns you can actually finish.
Hi, I’m Clara. My grandmother put a hook in my hands when I was little, and I never really put it down. While my husband James was learning to cook for our family — you might know him from Recipes Dad — I was the one on the sofa next to him, making blankets, hats and far too many stuffed bunnies.
Crochet Mom is where I write those projects down properly: what yarn I used, how much of it, what each round should look like and the little tricks that make a piece look finished instead of homemade. I write the patterns I wish I’d had when I started — clear abbreviations, stitch counts at the end of every row and photos of the tricky parts.
I’m not a professional designer with a studio; I’m a mom who crochets every evening. If a row doesn’t work out for you, tell me in the notes or by email — that feedback is how the patterns get better.
How I write a pattern
Stitch counts everywhere
Every row or round ends with its stitch count, so you can check your work before you go on.
Standard terms and sizes
US terms (with a UK switch on every pattern), Craft Yarn Council skill levels and yarn weights.
Yarn you can buy
Easy-to-find yarns, with the weight and yardage so you can substitute any brand.
Safe for little ones
Safety notes on every toy and baby pattern: embroidered eyes for babies, firm stuffing, secure seams.
What you’ll find here
Amigurumi
Small, round, cuddly toys worked in tight spirals — my favorite evening project.
Blankets & granny squares
From baby blankets to sofa throws, with color layouts and flat joins.
Cozy wearables
Beanies, scarves and cardigans sized for the whole family.
Beginner-friendly patterns
Patterns that teach one new skill at a time, with photos of every tricky step.
