Crafts: Crochet

  • Quick Crocheted Kid’s Gift: An Adorable Tiny Cat Bed

    Quick Crocheted Kid’s Gift: An Adorable Tiny Cat Bed

    As it turns out, when my son got married I gained a new adorable 4 year old in my life, who is the brother of the bride, and just as cute as can be. He loves all things white, and even requested a white cat, which I happened to have, but of course I just…

  • Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Blanket, Rug Or Playkitchen Dishtowel, You Decide!

    Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Blanket, Rug Or Playkitchen Dishtowel, You Decide!

    Pulling this one out of the archives, since if you decide to make a tiny t-shirt dog bed, you might want to make some other gifts for little ones as well, and this one is well, sweet! Now that you know how to make adorable play cupcakes, tutorial here, let’s make some things to use…

  • Adorable Crocheted Mini Dog Bed Using T-Shirt Yarn

    Adorable Crocheted Mini Dog Bed Using T-Shirt Yarn

    I’ll admit, I have not been doing many crochet projects lately, (and I miss it!) but recently I just had to whip up some mini crocheted dog beds from t-shirt yarn to give as a gift together with two tiny puppies, and I have to say, the results were truly adorable. I’m sorry to say…

  • Crochet A Cat Cave Or Cat Bed With A Free Pattern!

    Crochet A Cat Cave Or Cat Bed With A Free Pattern!

    Is there a cat lover on your gift list that you’d like to treat with a fantastic DIY crocheted cat cave or bed? I’d say it is a great idea, as even if the cat doesn’t quite end up liking it, it can always be used as a basket of sorts! (Especially the acorn shaped…

  • Simple Crochet Projects For Hanukkah!

    Simple Crochet Projects For Hanukkah!

    Crochet projects for Hanukkah? Of course, because as you all know, I love to crochet, and so crocheting has often been a big part of my hanukkah crafting! (Now, I do not have time to crochet with my art explorations, but I have so many things on hand, that we only see once a year,…

  • Fun Crocheted Bathmat With T-Shirt Yarn

    Fun Crocheted Bathmat With T-Shirt Yarn

    Ready to crochet the cutest little bathmat you ever did see in just a few hours? This quick t-shirt yarn crocheted bathmat is such a fun project that you’ll want to make a bunch to always have a clean one one hand. Simply toss it into the laundry when soiled and you’ll always have a…

  • Crochet Arcade Stitch Pattern With T-Shirt Yarn

    Crochet Arcade Stitch Pattern With T-Shirt Yarn

    I have pulled this out of the archives because it suddenly just appealed to me, and guess what, I did this at the exact same time, namely right after Succot, three years ago! So no wonder it appealed to me, though still quite surprised! Friends, I have not had the time to crochet lately as…

  • Golden Fig Leaf Garland

    Golden Fig Leaf Garland

    Golden fig leaf garlands, or golden leaf garlands of any kind of leaf are simple to whip up and look amazing. I choose to use fig and olive leaves for this garland to represent 2 of the 7 holy species, but you can of course do what works for you! Golden monstera leaves would look…

  • DIY Boho Fringed Placemats For Summer Entertaining

    DIY Boho Fringed Placemats For Summer Entertaining

    I have pulled this post out of the archives because it is a keeper, and I’m still enjoying my DIY boho place mats, which are great indoors or outdoors, and perfect for that little extra something this summer! Enjoy! And I just had the thought that these could also be great for the Succah, so…

  • Sunburst Granny Square Meets Color, Thanks To A Reader!

    Sunburst Granny Square Meets Color, Thanks To A Reader!

    There is just something about a great color combination together with a wonderful crocheted granny square that makes my heart sing! I can’t say I’ve had the time or inclination to crochet much lately (of course I did crochet doll clothes, and need to do a spring outfit pronto…yikes!) because, well, one can’t do it…

  • A Fun Crochet Meets Plastic Basket For Spring

    A Fun Crochet Meets Plastic Basket For Spring

    I just found this in my archives, and thought I’d post it again, as it is a great one! Any container with holes can be spiffied up with some t-shirt yarn and a crochet hook, so when you do your spring cleaning…….I just remembered I put something in the recycling pile that could be upcycled,…

  • How To Crochet Booties For An 18″ Doll

    How To Crochet Booties For An 18″ Doll

    How to crochet booties for an 18″ doll is one of the simplest doll patterns out there! Crocheting booties for a newborn baby is a quick gift, that I have been know to whip up in the car on the way to visit the new mom, so crocheting booties for an 18″ doll? Piece of…