Crocheting

You are short on time but need to make a quick and inexpensive gift. There are a variety of projects that you can knit or crochet in a few hours or over a weekend. What is better than a homemade...

Learn how to crochet this cute wild rose pattern. Leave it curly or iron flat. Make a pin out of one wild rose pattern or crochet several and attach around a doily. I used crochet thread size...

Wool is an excellent insulator from heat and makes great potholders when felted. This crocheted potholder can be crocheted in an evening in just a few hours.

A wave pattern can be made using a variation of a simple double crochet stitch. This wave pattern adds interest to crocheted wash clothes, blankets, towels, and other projects. The wave pattern is...

How to Crochet Baby Mittens - very easy crochet pattern which is also very adaptable to different yarns and different hook sizes. A pattern to have fun with and play with.

This little crocheted bookworm bookmark is lots of fun in many ways. Of course, it's fun to make, but it's also fun to see your kids or grandkids reactions to its whimsical charm. Kids will all...

Most crochet pillow patterns for beginners are square or rectangular, but a round pillow makes a nice change in your decor. This pillow can easily be made by a relative newcomer to crocheting,...

Many parents are seeking alternatives to store bought plastic play food. Those with creative talents can find ways to provide special gifts for holiday, birthdays, or other special events.

Stripes are a good way to add extra color or detail to any crochet project. You can vary them to be in sharp contrasting colors, or in subtle shades for a different effect. They can cross the...

Decreasing stitches is a valuable skill for any crochet artist. When used in combination with Increases, it is a necessary componant of shaping fabric for various patterns, and if you already know...

This article assumes you already have some basic working knowledge or crochet and crochet terms. It is important to shape your work carefully in order to maintain a neat, firm edge. This avoids...

Great gifts you can make at home to give as gifts, that is always my goal. Not only is it better because it shows more imagination that going into a crowded store and picking up the closest thing...

The Snuggie is as popular this winter as ever. If you wanted to make your own choosing a color, length and style there is a pattern available online.

Digital scrapbooking is one of the most affordable means of scrapping and preserving memories for the rest of your lifetime. The main reason for this art to have become affordable is due to the...

Candle making can be a fun hobby. You can make them as gifts during special occasions or holidays, as well as put up a business with it. An exciting craft is easy to get started with, it may...

Most doilies will need to be blocked to look their best. Some only require a light starch for which a spray starch will suffice. A crocheted doily with picots and points often needs a heavy...

I saw a knitting pattern for something similar and thought I'd try my hand at crocheting one. You're toilet paper never has to be naked again! You will need to have basic knowlege and...

So I got one of those nifty metal Klean Kanteen, and decided to crochet an insulator for it. These metal bottles will burn your hands when filled with something hot, and freeze them when filled...

Easy to make poncho. This is a work in progress for a Grand-daughter's birthday. Hopefully I have made the directions simple enough for anyone to follow. I'll add more pictures as the project goes on.

Figuring out how to save on ribbon embroidery kits can be simple if you know what you are looking for.

Learning how to make designer jewelry with beaded instructions can be easy if the instructions are well articulated and illustrated.

Learning how to make a friendship bracelet with an embroidery floss pattern can be fun for all ages. What better way to show a friend how much they mean than with one of these bracelets.

In order to gain knowledge of how to learn ribbon embroider, you need to understand the basics of ribbon embroidery. Ribbon embroidery is an embroidery method that uses ribbon to illustrate items...

How to get personalized bag & purse embroidery should be considered carefully as once you personalize a bag or purse with embroidery, it will always be that way. Most people personalize a...

There are several methods of how to get FREE hand embroidery designs; one just has to know where to look or who to ask.

There are several resources for how to get embroidery on paper designs such as books, websites, and blogs. Many embroiderers that are online will give detailed instructions on how to do...

Wondering how to find authentic Kantha embroidery? Wondering what Kantha embroidery is and where it comes from?

Having beautiful ribbon pillows in your home can add color and style to just about any furniture. Learning how to choose the perfect ribbon pillows should include color, style, design, and size.

Those who can crochet and knit have a variety of options for using these skills at Christmas. Christmas gifts, decorations, charitable donations, and craft sales are all ways to use these skills.

Crotchet is a wonderful, fufilling art to learn, but those of us who are left-handed have a harder time gaining access to materials teaching lefties how to crotchet. I hope this series of articles...

Afghans are a great handmade gift which are a heart felt why to show someone how much you care about them.

To someone who makes crafts for a living, once Memorial day hits, our fingers are busy with red and green and bits of silver and gold because Christmas is coming. Oh, yes it is, and sooner that...

Recently, I wanted to have a mobile Christmas tree that was crocheted and could not find a pattern that was big enough to meet my goal. So I used some simple geometry and basic math to create this...

Crocheting can be easy and fun if you already know the basics. With practice your skill can improve. Here are some tips to help you achieve a more uniform project.

Crocheting is a wonderful, relaxing hobby, and I have crocheted items for people all over the country. While looking through some catalogs, I came across a booklet about how to make plaid afghans....

Would you like to decorate for the winter season and not have much clutter? I will give some ideas on how to accomplish this with one simple project.

Everyday more and more people are learning how to crochet. Here is a pattern for a simple skullcap. It should only take an hour or two.

Bolster pillows are a very nice accent to a bed. They can also be comfortable neck rests when sitting in bed too. The one in the picture is crocheted but you can very easily make a cover or the...

Environmentally conscious, this how to article will help you to make yarn from the plastic shopping bags you get from the supermarket and department stores. It can be recycled by crocheting it...

Step 2 shows the transition from the first row of single stitch to the second row of crochet stitch, and how to do the double crochet stitch. This article will have a video soon, work in progress.

People young and old like to decorate for Thanksgiving. Those who can knit and crochet have the ability to add unique offerings using their special talents.

Anytime I get an invite or receive an announcement of a new baby I pull out my yarn and hooks and get to work. Making and giving gifts brings so much joy to me and my kids. This pattern is...

Looking for cheap, high quality yarn, but don't know where to shop online? I've done the research, and found the best place for inexpensive yarn!

My mother taught me how to crochet. I've always used a size I crochet hook, and regular yarn. Works fine for blankets. It is more challenging to get how to do it without being shown, so I will...

Do you love crocheting? You can make lots of wonderful creations with just one stitch! For example, chain 80, single crochet several rows, and you have a lovely baby blanket! For other easy...

I'm always looking for easy crochet patterns that are fun to do. This is one of those patterns. This is a great pattern for a beginner. It's also great for the expert. You can use one color or...

A spiral afghan is so unique looking it's sure to get lots of compliments, but it's surprisingly simple to crochet. This pattern will work with any type of yarn, in any color combinations you...

Crocheting can be fun. It is the simplest of all needlework to learn. Once you learn the basic stitches reading a pattern is a breeze, and with all of the readily available patterns online you can...

This article will show you how to make a simple crocheted bridle for a toy horse. Essentially a bridle is made up of a small loop for the nose attached to a longer main loop/strap that goes behind...

Want to learn to crochet? First learn this basic chain, the foundation to all crochet patterns.