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Mini Crochet Hats Free Pattern

Quick and simple mini hats to decorate your Easter table or Christmas tree. Free crochet pattern.

Blog, Free Patterns, Wearables

Fisherman Beanie FREE Crochet Pattern

Beginner friendly, classic woolen hat: free crochet pattern.

Crochet World Atlas

A colorful crochet world atlas for children: safe, soft, washable! Let your kid play with maps from the...

Blog, Free Patterns, Scrap Yarn patterns

Shamrock Granny Square free crochet pattern

Shamrock Granny Square free crochet pattern is very easy and will allow you to add some spring vibes...

Blog, Christmas, Free Patterns

Christmas Stocking free crochet pattern

Easy and free crochet pattern of a Christmas stocking in four sizes: decorate your home for the Holidays,...

Blankets, Blog, Free Patterns, Scrap Yarn patterns

Granny Square Easy Crochet Blanket: FREE Pattern

An easy pastel blanket, to make over a few autumn evenings, will brighten up cold winter nights with...

Blog, Free Patterns, Scrap Yarn patterns

Clothesline Bunting Free Crochet Pattern

Easy to follow Free crochet bunting pattern that captures the everyday joy of freshly dried laundry.

Blog, Dining and cooking, Free Patterns, Scrap Yarn patterns

United Kingdom Flag Free Crochet Pattern

This flag is quick and easy to make and you can use it in so many ways! Think...

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Hi, my name is Maria!

I’m the maker and designer behind Pukapuka, a brand that took its name from an atoll in French Polynesia.

I studied geography at the Warsaw University (Poland), and at that time I fell in love with crochet.

Today I design crochet maps and other easy to follow crochet patterns. I invite you to join me in this adventure, using my patterns – either free, here on the blog, or (many more!) printable pdfs available on Etsy, Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

My patterns on Etsy

My patterns on LoveCrafts

My patterns on Ravelry

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How about doilies? My first crochet love 💕. . .

How about doilies?
My first crochet love 💕.
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#pukapukapl #crochetdoilies #crocheting #folkeaster #easteriscoming #crochet #crocheter #örgü #ganchillo #virka #haaken

Just in time for Easter: colorful Rooster Rug, ins

Just in time for Easter: colorful Rooster Rug, inspired by Polish folk art. Find the pattern in issue 161 of @simplycrochetmag 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
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#pukapukapl #crochetrug #folkrug #folkart #rooster #crocheting #crochet #igcrochet

I decided it's time for #FlagChallenge26. Last yea

I decided it's time for #FlagChallenge26.
Last year I started making flags and I love it as it's quick, easy, pretty and educational! I decided I want to make all the flags (and more)!
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Now I know I need to be ready with 206 flags by the end of January '26 (you'll find out why in January '26 😁). When I counted what I already have I realized I need to make 17 flags a month starting APRIL 🤪. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
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From now on there will be a hashtag #flagchallenge26 every time I post a flag.
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I wanted to invite you to join me: I'm adding new flags to my shops every week. I'm aware you might not be interested in all the flags, but why not 3 or 15? They make a nice bunting already!
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Also: whenever you make at least two flags a month, DM their pictures to me and I'll send you a flag pattern of your choice for free!
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And don't forget to post them here, use #flagchallenge26 and tag me.
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Who's in???
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#pukapukapl #crocheting #crochetflag #gardenbunting #worldflags #crocheter #örgü #ganchillo #virka #haaken #hækle #uncinetto #szydełko #crochet #crochê

United in passion! If you and/or your uncles, husb

United in passion! If you and/or your uncles, husbands, brothers (sisters??), children play football (soccer? 😁) I have a hat for you in four sizes 🥳. From baby to adult 😏 and I'm quite proud of it 🏵️.
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Spring is here, time for more outdoor activities ⚽⚽⚽🥅🏟️.
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It's made of sport weight cotton yarn (I used Drops Safran @dropsdesign ), so it's rather decorative, not warm. Perfect to wear on chilly spring days.
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#pukapukapl #crochet #football #soccer #footballhat #sportsfan #crocheting #familycrochet #hookersgonnahook #crochetersofinstagram

Time to face the truth 😮‍💨. I've been maki

Time to face the truth 😮‍💨. I've been making flags for a year now, I was convinced I've made many. Today I decided I need to count them all. And it looks like there are just 50 (Union Jack is missing, as I gifted it to someone and haven't remade yet).
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As I need all of them, not only UN recognized nations, but also those who are members of the International Olympic Committee, it's not even one third 🤷. Time to speed up I guess 😉
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Can you spot your flag here? Which one is it?
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#pukapukapl #crochet #crochetflag #crocheting #crocheter #crochetersofinstagram #haaken #hækle #örgü #ganchillo #flagchallenge26

If you like tulips, this reel is for you 🌷. Oth

If you like tulips, this reel is for you 🌷. Otherwise you might be bored 🥱.
Last weekend I went with my little daughter to see all those amazingly beautiful flowers on a special exhibition and it was great time together! Inspiring for both of us.
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And I realized that I've crocheted a tulip before! A folk version of it, inspired by Kashubian embroidery. I love how it turned out (wasn't easy at first!). I'll write a post soon with some explanation, so you're not discouraged, as I'm sure you can crochet it too - with my instructions 👍. You know, it usually like that: it's easy once the pattern is written 🥰.
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#pukapukapl #igcrochet #crocheter #crocheting #spring #tulip #folkart #crochetpillow #kaszuby #kashubia #kashubianembroidery

How do you present large makes for photography? Ba

How do you present large makes for photography?
Balcony plus kids - that's my favorite way 👍
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#pukapukapl #crochet #igcrochet #hutsul #woolrug #folkcrochet #crocheting #igcrochet

Easter is coming and this pattern is free in my bl

Easter is coming and this pattern is free in my blog.
Use up all your scraps and decorate the table now...
and the tree in December 😏.
Be smart!
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#pukapukapl #crochet #crocheteaster #eggcozy, #egghunt #igcrochet #freecrochetpattern #easterdiy #crocheting #crochetdesigner

Mornings are still cool, I wonder how many of you

Mornings are still cool, I wonder how many of you still wear hats? I do wear a scarf on my way to kindergarten with my daughter, but take it off on my way back 🤷.
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I made this rainbow scarf for my son, but he complains it's too long 😭. But I'm sure you all, talented crocheters, will have no problem making it any length you like! Pattern with instructions in all my shops 🌝
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#pukapukapl #crochet #crochetscarf #rainbowscarf #crocheter #crochetpattern #virkning #örgü #hakeln #haaken #hækle

BREAKING! All the rumors were put to rest with tod

BREAKING! All the rumors were put to rest with today's Greenland's announcement about new federation arising on the world's stage: Poland, Japan and Greenland united, becoming the world third economy and a new superpower.
Go PolJapGreen! 🇵🇱🇯🇵🇬🇱
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(I mean: just look at their flags 🤷)
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#pukapukapl #crochet #geopolitics #greenland #japan #poland #crochetflag #foolsday #flagchallenge26

Long ago someone asked me for the flag of the Domi

Long ago someone asked me for the flag of the Dominican Republic. And even longer ago - for the Venezuelan flag.
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Here they come. I'm adding them all one by one, do you know if yours is already there? If not - tell me, next, wait patiently 😅.
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It's such fun making them all and learning something new every day!
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#pukapukapl #crochet #crocheting #crocheter #crochetflag #bunting #venezuela #dominicanrepublic

New pattern: on these last cold days (hopefully!)

New pattern: on these last cold days (hopefully!) treat yourself with this Rainbow Scarf 🌈🌈🌈.
I made it very long, but you can easily adjust to your preferred length with my simple instructions.
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Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create DK @yarnsmiths
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Find pattern in all my shops.
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(And - who else loves this song???)
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#pukapukapl #crochet #crochetscarf #rainbowscarf #igcrochet #crocheter #crochetpattern

Although it's sunny here, but still quite cold. Th

Although it's sunny here, but still quite cold. The nature in full bloom is coming though, be ready!
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I crocheted this throw pillow some time ago to show my admiration for traditional Kashubian embroidery. It was a bit tricky at first, but I'm so proud and happy how it turned out!
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Swipe to see some pics from my last year's short visit to this magnificent region in northern Poland. My family roots go there and I try to visit every year, because of the beauty of people and places. Why don't you visit too?
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This pillow features Kashubian style tulip, I tried to mimic the original shape, structure and colors (which are important!)
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Pattern is now in all my shops if you'd like to give it a try! There are charts and row by row color stitch counts for your convenience 💕
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#pukapukapl #crochet #crochetpattern #tulip #kashubia #folkart #crocheter #crocheting #kaszuby

Przyszła wiosna, nadchodzi wiosenno-letnia kolekc

Przyszła wiosna, nadchodzi wiosenno-letnia kolekcja, którą przygotowałam we współpracy z Martą @magicloop_pl ♥️.
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Szykujcie szydełka, bo 10 świeżych wzorów już czeka za rogiem!
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Wszystko jest łatwe, wszystko jest bawełniane. Wykorzystałam włóczki marki @tropical_lane : Centofili i Brasil2 💚.
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A to co tu widać, to jeszcze nie wszystko, czekajcie na więcej!
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#pukapukapl #magicloop #crochet #szydełko #szydełkowanie #wzórszydełkowy #lato #wiosna

Someone asked me about Croatian flag. It was in De

Someone asked me about Croatian flag. It was in December. I replied that it's on my list OF COURSE and I will go back to making my beloved flags in spring and just give me a while.
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It's March, Croatian flag is here. Expect many more coming this spring, summer and autumn. The list is still long, but no worries, one by one I will add them all. And more.
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Find them in my shops on Etsy, Ravelry and LoveCrafts.
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#pukapukapl #crochetpattern #crochetflag #mugrug #croatia #croatianflag #crochetflag #geography #igcrochet #travelpatch #sportspatch

Yay! Two patterns *by me* 🥳🙋 in new issue of

Yay! Two patterns *by me* 🥳🙋 in new issue of @simplycrochetmag 🍒🔥.
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The first one, Queen of Hearts throw is probably one of my hardest patterns 😱🤷, not because of the stitches: it's 98% single crochet ( dc UK terms), but because of the multitude of color changes... It IS challenging, but the final result is definitely worth the effort!!!!
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On the other hand there's this Classy felted Tote every beginner should be able to make over a weekend! I'm not a master of felting, but the washing machine did the job and it was so satisfying!
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Which one you prefer?
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Find both patterns on issue 160 of Simply Crochet
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📸 @theshed_photostudio
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#pukapukapl #crochetpattern
#makersgonnamake #queenofhearts #crochetbag #crocheter #crochetdesigner

So my insta tradition: one Irish song each Saint P

So my insta tradition: one Irish song each Saint Patrick's Day 😅. It's the fifth song I recorded here 🥳
This year I hired my family to help me out 😑🙃😊
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I hope you're having a sunny funny day ☘️
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#pukapukapl #stpatricksday #wildrover #crocheter

St Patrick's Day just around the corner, are you c

St Patrick's Day just around the corner, are you crocheting green??? A quick inspo from me:
1. Irish flag
2. Irish Map pillow cover
3. Shamrock Potholder
4. Shamrock Coaster FREE on my blog 👉 PUKAPUKA.pl
5. Shamrock granny square FREE on my blog 👉 PUKAPUKA.pl
6. Eat Green Placemat ☘️
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Be prepared!
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#pukapukapl #crocheting #crocheter #crochetersofinstagram

Make this 3D shamrock square in no time, using scr

Make this 3D shamrock square in no time, using scrap yarn. It's free on my blog 👉 pukapuka.pl ☘️☘️☘️
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#freecrochetpattern #shmrock #crocheting #pukapukapl #crochetdesigner #stpatricksday #ireland

March is here, st Patrick's Day is coming and I've

March is here, st Patrick's Day is coming and I've written down this little shamrock square for you, it's free on my blog!
Head to 👉 pukapuka.pl ☘️☘️☘️
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#pukapukapl #crochetersofinstagram #crocheter #freecrochetpattern #stpatricksday #shamrocksquare #grannysquare #crochet #igcrochet #crocheting

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