Crafts: Crochet
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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How To Crochet A Simple Scarf For An 18″ Doll
Thinking maybe it would be a good idea to crochet a simple scarf for an 18" doll that belongs to someone special in your life? I'd say, great idea, and even if you are a novice at crocheting, this is so simple, you can do it! And if you are not a novice and are…
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How To Crochet A Simple Hat For An 18″ Doll
I made this simple crocheted doll hat for an 18″ doll (American Girl doll size) and a set of winter clothing a few months ago, and am only now finding a window on the blog for sharing. Fortunately we’ve just had a drop in temperature and some rain, so this doesn’t feel strange at the…
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Crochet T-shirt Yarn Pears For Fun Home Decor
I have been living with these fun crocheted pears for a year and a half or so, and I can surely report they are just so very charming! And wouldn't a crocheted pear from t-shirt yarn be a great baby gift, it would look soooo cute in a baby's room, or just about anywhere. So…
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Simple Crochet Projects for Hanukkah!
Above: A beloved upcycled t-shirt yarn bowl that we use to hold a huge collection of dreidels. 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…
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Hello Prague: Huge Crochet Applique Mural
One of the amazing visual treats that we experienced in Prague last year, was in fact a treat within a treat, though that describes just about everything in Prague, what a city! On our visit to Vysrehard, see my post here, not only were there amazing views and ancient history, but also the biggest yarn…
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Puffy Crocheted Flower Wall Hanging Is Perfect For Early Spring
If this looks familiar, it is! I am reposting this from the archives as it really is such a sweet project and perfect right about now. So get out those odds and ends of yarn and make a wall hanging! Now you too can make a gorgeous crocheted flower wall hanging that is a breeze…
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Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Star Trivet
I originally posted this fun gift idea in 2016, and it still looks great, so dusting it off to share once again, enjoy! It is pouring rain outside and I have the luxury of spending a few days to do some crafting for Chanukah, and the first thing that came to mind was to try and…
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Crocheted Cotton Potholders Add Swedish Style To Your Kitchen
A Swedish cottage is not a Swedish cottage without the addition of some rustic crocheted potholders! Okay, admittedly I am no expert having only visited Sweden once, this past summer, but we did rent five different properties and the two that had crocheted potholders proudly displayed happened to be the lovliest kitchens to boot! So,…