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    About our Crew

    Head shot of Jess Coppom of MakeAndDoCrew.com.

    Hey there! I’m Jess Coppom, the founder, perpetual project starter, and lead crochet and knitting designer at Make & Do Crew. With over 30 years of experience crocheting and knitting, I’ve made a career out of teaching crafters how to create their own beautiful, cozy, and contemporary pieces. 

    Jess Coppom (daughter) and Jacque Shank (mother) crocheting outside together.

    Jacque Shank of Make and Do Crew, crocheting in the mountains.

    My mom taught me to crochet when I was 8 years old, and she and I have been dedicated to designing patterns that inspire and empower fellow crafters since 2015.

    It’s truly a labor of love to see our designs come to life in the hands of millions of makers each month. 

    A blond woman with a large smile wearing a partially finished crochet patchwork sweater.
    An in-progress Patchwork Party Cardi

    Even though we’ve been crocheting and knitting for years, our mission is always to design projects with simple shapes and stitches that can be made with basic skills.

    Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps in crochet or knitting, or an experienced maker looking for fresh and exciting ideas, we’ve got you covered.

    Our Most-Loved Patterns 

    Here are a few of our most popular free crochet patterns we think you’ll love too:

    • Beautiful! This casual bat-sleeved crochet sweater is made from a simple rectangle. Free beginner crochet sweater pattern and tutorial from Make and Do Crew.
      Rectangle Cardigan – Free Beginner Crochet Sweater Pattern
    • An adult woman wearing an easy pair of crochet slippers made from rectangles. Each slipper has a leather sole.
      2-Hour Easy Crochet Slippers for Complete Beginners
    • Believe it or not, two simple granny hexagons are the foundation of this free crochet hexagon sweater pattern. "The Campfire Cardigan" is made with Lion Brand New Basic 175 in Juniper, Cafe Au Lait, Thyme and Camel. Woman wearing modern crochet sweater in the forest.
      Free Crochet Hexagon Sweater Pattern – Campfire Cardigan
    • These chunky crochet mittens can be crocheted in only three hours! While they look like knit classics, they're actually crocheted with simple stitches. This easy, detailed pattern and tutorial is perfect for gift giving and craft fairs. Women's size with option of worsted weight version as well.
      3 Hour Chunky Crochet Mittens – Free Pattern + Tutorial

    About MakeAndDoCrew.com

    At MakeAndDoCrew.com, we celebrate a handmade lifestyle where creativity and self-expression are attainable for anyone with a few balls of yarn.

    Launched in 2015, MakeAndDoCrew.com has become a trusted resource for beautiful and accessible crochet and knitting patterns. Inspiring, approachable free patterns and easy-to-follow tutorials help crafters create sweaters, accessories, and home decor they’re proud to claim as handmade.

    With a focus on providing beginners with clear instructions and inspiring photo and video tutorials, our goal is to make classic fiber crafts approachable to a new generation of modern makers.

    Our Philosophy

    We welcome everyone with a desire to create, regardless of age or skill level. Join our active community of 20k+ crocheters and knitters on Facebook to share your stitches and ask questions. 

    Where You’ve Seen Us

    Make & Do Crew’s work has caught the attention of Forbes, Women’s Day, HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and Good Housekeeping. We’re honored to regularly collaborate with industry-leading brands such as Lion Brand , Joann’s, Michaels, Boyes, and Love Crafts.

    Let’s Make Something!

    If you’re just getting the hang of crochet, you’ll definitely want to check out these beginner guides:

    • Hands demonstrating how to crochet a single crochet stitch.
      How to Crochet: Easy Beginner’s Guide
    • Two simple crochet beanies with faux fur pom poms laying on a white surface.
      How to Crochet a Hat – Free Beginner Ribbed Beanie Pattern
    • A basic crochet blanket draped over a wooden chair.
      How to Crochet a Blanket + Free Beginner Pattern
    • Woman wearing a partially complete crochet sweater worked from the top down. She is holding a ball of Lion Brand Heartland yarn.
      How to Crochet a Sweater for Beginners
    • Corner to corner crochet blanket made in a graphic tile pattern.
      How To Corner to Corner Crochet for Beginners + C2C Patterns
    • Different crochet stitches.
      40 Best Easy Crochet Stitches for Blankets and Afghans

    Get Our Book

    I’ve become such a fan of corner-to-corner crochet over the years and recently had the opportunity to write an entire book about it. Corner to Corner Crochet: 15 contemporary C2C projects covers everything you need to know to get started “painting by number with yarn” and includes patterns for every skill level.

    My mom helped crochet many of the samples that are photographed in the book and I’m not sure I would have survived the book-publishing process without her!

    More Free Patterns

    Ready to dive into a new project? We love these free crochet patterns and think you will too:

    • Grid of women wearing modern crochet cardigans and sweaters in muted colors.
      59 Free Crochet Sweater and Cardigan Patterns [Surprisingly Easy]
    • Four crochet blankets
      40+ Free Crochet Blanket + Afghan Patterns | Captivating Designs
    • A grid of crochet baby blanket patterns.
      Best 35 Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns 
    Makeanddocrew.com--Craft and DIY Blog (Formerly Makeanddogirl.com)
    My first finished quilt–once a crafter, always a crafter!

    Get In Touch

    Follow along with our crafty adventures around the internet:

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    If you have a question about a pattern, please ask in our helpful Facebook group.

    If you need help with a PDF purchase, please email us at info (at) MakeAndDoCrew (dot) com. 

    To get in touch with Jess directly, please use Jess (at) MakeAndDoCrew (dot) com. 

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    Jess Coppom of the crochet blog, Make & Do Crew, wearing the Cleo Fedora crochet sun hat.

    Hi, I'm Jess! My mom taught me to crochet when I was 8-years-old. Now I work alongside my mom and sisters to bring you free patterns + tutorials that make crochet modern, approachable and fun!

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    Popular Crochet Guides

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    Trending Patterns

    • Believe it or not, two simple granny hexagons are the foundation of this free crochet hexagon sweater pattern. "The Campfire Cardigan" is made with Lion Brand New Basic 175 in Juniper, Cafe Au Lait, Thyme and Camel. Woman wearing modern crochet sweater in the forest.
      Free Crochet Hexagon Sweater Pattern – Campfire Cardigan
    • Grid of women wearing modern crochet cardigans and sweaters in muted colors.
      59 Free Crochet Sweater and Cardigan Patterns [Surprisingly Easy]
    • A collage of women crochet tops.
      30 Best Crochet Top Patterns – Tanks, Tunics + Cropped Shirts
    • A blonde woman standing against an off white wall wearing a green striped crochet bucket hat made from Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
      Easy Crochet Bucket Hat Free Pattern | Kids + Adult Sizes

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