Crafts: Crochet

  • Crocheted Wagon Wheel Granny Square Pattern

    Crocheted Wagon Wheel Granny Square Pattern

    For a moment there I thought I might not do any crocheting this winter, but ha ha, that certainly would be a very strange thing around here! And rather than take down boxes from the attic, I figured I'd whip up a few simple crocheted accessories for myself with some yarn I had on hand,…

  • Crocheted Hanukkah Gelt Pouch, A Reader’s Version Of My Free Pattern

    One of the greatest pleasure of blogging is seeing proof that people actually use my patterns, yippee! Susan, a blogger from Organized 31 (who grew up in Hawaii and told me that they always rooted their pineapple tops in soil) wanted to make a gift for the children of a friend that celebrates Hanuukah, and…

  • Crocheting For Hanukkah!

    Crocheting For 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  quickly I thought I'd share some crochet projects from the archives to get you started, as the time is now! I on the other…

  • Crocheted Lacy Toddler Sweater Works Up Quickly

    Crocheted Lacy Toddler Sweater Works Up Quickly

    Crocheting for little ones is a great way to satisfy that need to crochet something without going overboard time -wise or yarn wise! And when you make something like this crocheted lacy toddler sweater the size doesn't have to be exact, as a garment like this can be worn several ways, namely on the small…

  • Crocheted Top-Down Toddler Dress With A Lacy Skirt

    Crocheted Top-Down Toddler Dress With A Lacy Skirt

    One of the most pleasurable things to crochet is clothing for babies and toddlers, as garments can be made relatively quickly and the results are truly adorable. Lacy crocheted items for babies is something that could truly be useful and appreciated especially for a special occasion……and one could even crochet gorgeous little flower girl dresses,…

  • Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Flower Medallion Stool Cover

    Crocheted T-Shirt Yarn Flower Medallion Stool Cover

    One of my very favorite things to crochet is a stool cover, and here are my two new favorites………in bright colors to match my all new Moroccan turquoise couches, really! And the fun thing about these crocheted stool covers is that they are crocheted using industrial t-shirt yarn, so each one only takes around 2…

  • Crocheted Stool Cover: A Reader’s Version

    Crocheted Stool Cover: A Reader’s Version

    Summer is a great time to whip up some fun crocheted accessories for your home, and one of my favorites is the crocheted stool cover. Crocheted stool covers are relatively quick and make such a wonderful statement in you home or on the patio.I actually came across this version by patinamoon.com of my doily stool…

  • Crocheted Kitchen And Bath Scrubbies Using Recycled Potato Sacks!

    Crocheted Kitchen And Bath Scrubbies Using Recycled Potato Sacks!

    Crocheting with recycled materials is something that I find oh so satisfying, and so you can well imagine that these crocheted kitchen and bath scrubbies made using recycled mesh potato sacks are one of my favorite little projects! With a bag full of potato sacks waiting to be used and a long bus ride to…

  • Quick Crocheted Summer Basket Using T-Shirt Yarn

    Quick Crocheted Summer Basket Using T-Shirt Yarn

    In the mood to crochet something that is so useful you'll want to make a whole bunch to use this summer? Whip up one of these quick crocheted summer baskets to use in your home or at the beach or just about anywhere, and believe me, you'll be so happy you did! Need a fun…

  • Little Crocheted Flower Bookmarks Are Perfect Hostess Gifts This Summer!

    Aren't these little crocheted flower bookmarks made using zip ties just the sweetest? And they are so simple to make that I'm whipping up a huge bunch to give as gifts when we visit with family and friends during our summer travels. A bouquet of them would be fantastic, as one can never have too…

  • Super Simple Crocheted Flower In One Round……Make A Bunch!

    Super Simple Crocheted Flower In One Round……Make A Bunch!

    Hey there, I've got the recipe for the simplest crocheted flower ever, simple because you crochet it in just one round, how about that? And better yet, you can use the formula to make teeny tiny, small or medium sized flowers by simply altering some of the parameters…..I've made three sizes so far, this one…

  • Front Post Double Crochet Stitch Creates A Deep Raised Rib

    Front Post Double Crochet Stitch Creates A Deep Raised Rib

    Hey fellow crocheters, isn't it fun when you come upon a new stitch that you really ought to have know, but didn't? That is what happened with me and the front post double crochet stitch, which produces a deep raised ridge. Of course I have heard of the stitch, as it is used quite often…