Crocheting

A crocheted scarf makes a great gift for anyone during the colder months and is a fast project for all levels of crochet skill. A crocheted scarf can be one simple stitch all the way through or it...

Crocheting has been used for a long time to create many different types of items. One of the most common and oldest uses for crochet is the crocheted dish towel or dishcloth. Crocheted dish towels...

A trellis necklace is a multi-strand necklace crocheted using Lion Brand Trellis yarn. Trellis yarn is a novelty yarn that combines ribbon and thread in a colorful ladder pattern. Although Trellis...

Crocheting has been a popular craft for many years. Typical English crochet patterns use words to give the instructions, with a few abbreviations. However, Japanese crochet patterns use symbols to...

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...

The neck warmer is a functional winter accessory. The short scarf or cowl keeps the front and back of the neck area warm. Crocheted neck warmers are made to cover the ears and face in colder...

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.

You can turn a plain air freshener into a cute holiday decoration by slipping a crocheted Santa over the top of it. This Santa is made to fit over a 5-inch tall, cone-type air freshener. An...

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...

You can crochet in the shape of almost anything, from fruits and vegetables to characters from your favorite television shows. If you want to make a crochet pineapple, you can make it flat or...

Crochet projects generally take on a square or rectangular shape. These shapes are fine for projects such as scarves, afghans or tablecloths. But there are other times when a round shape may be...

Potholders and oven mitts are readily available in stores, but often the ones that are sold are too generic to fit personal style or to function well. Homemade crocheted potholders and oven mitts...

Crafters use crochet to make a variety of household items and gifts, from doilies to washcloths and dish towels. If you want to make crocheted dish towels, there are several ways to do it....

The word "crochet" is derived from the French word "croche," meaning "hook." Crocheting is the art of creating a textile by interlocking loops of yarn or thread through other loops using a hook or...

A lap blanket is a quick and easy crochet project when you use a large hook and a thick yarn. You don't need a printed pattern; just a little math will help you to design a pattern of your own. If...

"Free form crochet is like painting," according to the International Free Form Crochet Guild. Your finished object can be as abstract or realistic as you want. All you have to do is create a...

Do you want to give a handmade gift but are not sure what to create? Here are some helpful hints.

A shrug is a nice accessory to have in your closet, because it can change the look of an outfit with little effort. You can crochet a shrug in a short amount of time, depending on the pattern you...

People who possess the talent to crochet often enjoy making elaborate and beautiful projects for the home such as afghans and comforters. While these projects are beautiful when they are finished,...

Crocheted shawls are a quick and easy wrap to throw around your shoulders indoors or out. Soft baby-fine yarn or crochet cotton is used for a more elegant shawl appropriate for a wedding or...

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...

We have very windy weather quite a bit her and even without wind, some plants and trees need to be staked to keep them upright and secure. I always crochet my twine when I do this job, but it's a...

Lace making with a tatting shuttle was considered gentle work for women in the 19th century. Wealthy women used tatting shuttles made of gold, silver and ivory. The finer shuttles had engravings...

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...

Crocheted afghans make fantastic gifts and are unique as they are all handmade. A simple and subtle way to put a little bit of love into a crocheted afghan is the X & O pattern, which is...

Crocheted-top kitchen towels are easy-to-make, inexpensive kitchen accessories. Crocheted-top towels also add a nice touch when added to a gift basket that includes baked or home-canned goods....

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...

Crochet hook manufacturers make hooks from wood, aluminum, steel, plastic and bamboo. Bamboo crochet hooks provide a lightweight, popular choice for beginner and advanced crocheters.

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...

Prayer shawls can bring great comfort and assurance. They are not merely blankets that can be purchased anywhere; they are garments made specifically to help a person feel loved and more...

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...

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...

Crochet hooks range in size from the tiny steel size US 14 to the large plastic US size S. They can be made from wood, plastic, aluminum, or steel and each material has advantages and...

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...

Crochet hooks come in all shapes and sizes, and they are made from a variety of materials. Two of the most popular crochet hook materials are wood and metal. The differences between them are...

Hobnail crochet creates a bobbled pattern in the yarn, mimicking the hobnail glass that was created by the Fenton Art Glass company in the 1930s. Using a combination of single crochet and triple...

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...

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...

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...

Learning to crochet is not difficult. You have several stitches to learn, but after you've learned the basics, you can make almost anything you want, from potholders to afghans to baby items. Once...

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...

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...

Crocheting a hat is a craft that allows you to play with increases and decreases in crochet, and learn how shaping works. Hats are a good first shaped project because they are very forgiving if...

Staple yarns, despite the name, are not basics to be kept on hand like staple foods would be in a pantry. Staple yarn is a type of yarn distinguished by the materials and method used to make it....

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...