Crafts: Crochet
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Crocheted Heart Shaped Basket Using T-Shirt Yarn!
Even though there aren’t any Jewish holidays that celebrate hearts, I certainly am not immune to all the heart shaped cuteness going on out there, and so I just had to indulge myself and have a go at this little heart shaped crocheted basket that I’ve had my eye on for some time. (Especially since…
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Crocheted Granny Square Scarf Is Fun And Stylish!
Presenting my most favorite crocheted winter accessory this year: a long and chunky granny square scarf in black, white and gray, to wrap around several times, for a very cozy and stylish look! I wore this scarf in NYC (yes, I was there briefly!) last week and was so glad I took it along!
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Simple Crocheted Cap-sleeved Cardigan For Girls
Looking for a crochet sweater pattern for a sweet girl in your life? A crochet sweater pattern that perhaps is made in one piece, has simple enough instructions and results in a cozy sweater that also has lots of style? Oh and don’t forget can be made relatively quickly! Look no further, I found a…
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A Granny Square Crocheted W.I.P. That Became A R.I.P. Or Rather A Rip?
A WIP that became a RIP. Now how is that for a good tongue in cheek joke just for us, the die hard crocheters in the crowd? How many WIPs do you have hanging around? And how many have you decided to rip apart in order to use the yarn? Now most of you can…
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Chunky Crocheted Slipper Socks
Yes, it is true, at long last I listened to my husband’s request for some crocheted socks to keep his feet warm in bed, and surprised him with them for his birthday on Chanukah. I know it is hard to tell in the photo, but these are actually quite large, well just right for a…
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Quick Crocheted Handwarmers For A Two Year Old (Or Any Age!)
If you find yourself in need of a quick handmade gift anytime soon, why not crochet some chunky handwarmers, which are an especially quick project if they are for a two year old! The story goes like this: daughter is traveling to a neighbors wedding in Jerusalem and will see some family while there. Said…
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Crochet A Chunky Ribbed Scarf For Men And Boys
Crocheting a ribbed scarf using the half double crochet stitch is so simple that I just had to make another one! Well, truthfully this is my third, as after my first ribbed crochet scarf for my husband, my nine year old son wanted one as well, so I had just enough yarn to make a…
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Crochet A Gorgeous Edging On A Tea Towel
I am so very very happy to at long last introduce this fantastic tea towel edging pattern, just in time hopefully for some of you to use it to make some last minute holiday gifts! Publishing a good crochet pattern with diagrams and written instructions and everything you need to know is really no small…
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Crocheted Striped Gift Pouch For Your Favorite Toddler!
When you are giving a beloved two year old his first little yellow dump truck and tractor, what can you quickly crochet to go along with the gift? Well how about a striped grey and yellow crocheted gift pouch with a drawstring tie (that looks like a road) to hold a collection of something cute……in…
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Crocheted Triangular Granny Scarf To Whip Up For Gift Giving!
In need of a gift from the heart for a friend, I decided to whip up a triangular granny scarf/shawl in colors that she loves, as she admired the one I made for myself! I made this in two nights or so, and had so much fun crocheting it that I think I need to…
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My Giant Doily Rug Crocheted Using Two Strands Of Yarn!
Isn’t this version of my giant crocheted doily rug nice? Rather than crocheting with t-shirt yarn as I and other readers did, Claudia from Germany choose to use two strands and yarn and a 7mm hook, and the results are just lovely! Of course using t-shirt yarn gives the rug a great deal of thickness…
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Crochet Projects For Chanukah Or Hanukkah!
Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as you all know, I love to crochet, and so crocheting is often a big part of my hanukkah crafting! With the holiday approaching quite quickly I thought I’d share some crochet projects from the archives to get you started, as the time is now! Above: A beloved…