A homey little spot for crochet lovers.

I learned to crochet on a quiet afternoon, the way a lot of makers do, with a tangled ball of yarn and a video tutorial paused every fifteen seconds. The first thing I made was a little square that nobody would call neat. The second thing was almost a coaster. By the time I had a basket full of slightly wonky things, I was completely in love with the craft.

Years later, that love hasn’t faded. If anything, it’s gotten warmer and a little louder. I started Life With Tessa because I wanted a place that felt the way crochet does for me, slow, friendly, and full of small joys. No paywalls, no upsells, no tiny photos buried under endless preamble. Just gorgeous projects, written in plain language, and shared completely free.

Life With Tessa is a curated library of free crochet patterns, organized by category and written so they actually make sense. Every project comes with the materials, hooks, and step-by-step instructions you’ll need, whether you’re working your first chain or finishing your hundredth amigurumi.

Browse by what feels right today. If you love cuddly companions, the amigurumi shelf has soft little friends like the Adorable Crochet Lion Amigurumi and the Rainbow Amigurumi Bunny. If you’re crocheting for a tiny person, the baby shelf has sweet pieces like the Adorable Monster Hooded Baby Sweater. And if you love delicate, dainty things, the jewelry section has favorites like the Stunning Floral Statement Earrings waiting for you.