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...

Beads can be added to any crochet stitch, but the three most common stitches are the bead chain stitch (bch), bead slip stitch and bead single crochet stitch (bsc). You add beads to crochet by...

Tassels on a crocheted scarf add the fringe trim to the ends. They can be made with one strand of yarn or multiple strands. The tassels can be attached in different ways. You can use a technique...

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.

Crochet doilies can be sold through local stores or online. Consignment and gift shops in your area may accept your doilies for sale, but you will find a much larger customer base for handmade...

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...

Making a crochet pattern requires a great deal of trial and error, so set aside a large chunk of time to devote to designing your own pattern. You must be thoroughly familiar with crochet...

An oval rug is crocheted in the round, but the center must be elongated in order to achieve the oval shape. This is achieved by starting the rug with a long chain and working on both sides of the...

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...

A shag rug has a deep pile where the strands of yarn flop over to create the shaggy texture. The design can be crocheted using the loop stitch. The loop stitch allows you to create a long stitch...

Substituting affordable Red Heart yarn for another brand is common in knitting and crocheting. Sometimes the yarn called for in a pattern is difficult to find. Or perhaps you want to use yarn from...

Many patterns exist for crocheting men's winter scarves. The style you choose depends on your crochet skill level and the taste of the scarf recipient. You can make a simple crocheted men's scarf...

A neck warmer is a short scarf that sits under the collar of your coat to keep the skin between your collarbone and chin warm. The ends of a neck warmer meet and overlap slightly just at the front...

Ribbon yarn is a novelty yarn where the fiber is a flat ribbon, approximately 1/4 inch wide, rather than a twirled strand of fibers. A large crochet hook should be used when crocheting with this...

A sliding knot in jewelry allows you to make an adjustable length necklace that is shorter or longer, depending on how you like to wear it. Using a sliding knot instead of a standard clasp to...

Hairpin lace crochet, also known as Maltese crochet, is a technique where you create strips of long-looped crochet stitches with the use of a special tool known as a hairpin lace loom or a crochet...

Crochet beading is a technique where a bead is incorporated into the crochet stitch. The technique is used most often to create crocheted beaded jewelry, but it can also be used to add beads to...

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...

You can add a little pizazz to your flip-flops by crocheting with beads around the bands that hold the sandals on your feet. A colorful novelty yarn with pretty fly-aways or ribbon mixed in will...

The crochet granny square is a square motif that can be used to construct larger garments, such as a dog sweater, by sewing the squares together. A dog's body shape is simple enough that a...

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...

A crochet cross can be used as a household decoration, a holiday ornament or a bookmark. If you use yarn to crochet the cross, it will be thick and suitable for decor or ornaments. You should use...

Hobnail crochet style resembles antique hobnail glass, also known as milk glass. The glass is distinguished by the raised bumps over its entire surface. With hobnail crochet, you use a combination...

Cluster stitches in crochet are multiple stitches worked together in a single stitch to form a bobble with a narrow bottom and a narrow, single-stitch top. The stitch is worked similarly to a...

Eliminating the use of disposable plastic bags is a hot topic in the movement toward green, eco-friendly living. Even if you've converted to reusable tote bags for all of your shopping needs,...

A hat is a good project for crochet beginners because it works up quickly using joined rounds and requires only basic crochet stitches such as the chain stitch, the slip stitch and a single or...

Crocheting is normally done with thread or yarn, but it can also be done with very thin wire. Through this technique you can create a silver bracelet. The bracelet can be plain and will have a...

A crochet shawl is nice to have around your shoulders on cold winter nights. A shawl can also dress up an outfit for a special event and doesn't feel as heavy on your shoulders as a jacket. Shawls...

If you are familiar with sewing clothes, you may recall how paper pattern pieces look. The back of a garment is usually wide and square, but the shoulders and neck taper to accommodate the curves...

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...

Crochet beaded necklaces are crocheted tubes where beads are included in every stitch. Because the stitches are in the center of the tube, on the back side of the beads the thread is almost...

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

With a little black, white, orange and yellow yarn, you can crochet a multitude of Halloween decorations for your home. From tiny Amigurumi skeletons, pumpkins and candy corn characters to pillows...

Assembling crochet pieces can be done several ways. Some methods are done during the crochet process, while other happen after the pieces have been finished. Which joining method you use will...

Mile-A-Minute is a crochet technique where the item is constructed from long, thin panels or strips that are joined by borders. Some Mile-A-Minute patterns require you to whipstitch the panels...

Motifs join together to form garments like sweaters, or more commonly an afghan, tablecloth or bedspread. Although many motifs are square for easier joining, a spiral motif could be stitched...

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...

Crocheting is a skill that can be used to create numerous items, such as clothes, decorations and toys. Crocheting is popular all over the world, and there are estimated to be over 10 million...

A crocheted hat band will add a handmade decorative touch to your cowboy hat, bush hat, sun hat or fedora. Simple stitches such as single crochet or double crochet are used and the project is...

A crochet poncho made with #6 super bulky yarn and a large crochet hook, size N or P, is a fast project that will result in a lovely piece that will keep you warm in the cold weather. Ponchos come...

A crochet pinwheel is a circular pattern where the "arms" of the design radiate out from a center point and curve, giving the illusion of motion. Many variations of this design exist, but the...

The star stitch in crochet, also called the daisy or marguerite stitch in some patterns, gives a decorative texture to afghans, sweaters and other garments. The stitch can be worked in one row for...

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....

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...

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...