Crocheting

A prayer shawl is a handmade gift that will be appreciated and cherished for years to come. Luckily, crocheting a prayer shawl is easy if you know a few basic stitches. It's an ideal first or...

Crochet is a traditionally right-handed craft. Crochet patterns are written by rows, and the rows are intended to work right to left, which presents a problem for left-handed crocheters because...

You can crochet a variety of home decor items to enhance the look of your home without spending a lot of money. Crocheted pillows can be a quick and easy way to update your decor scheme, and you...

If you can crochet a few basic stitches, you can make a square. If you can crochet a square, you can crochet a ring bearer's pillow, since a pillow is just two squares sewn together with stuffing...

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.

You can create a handmade baby hat just by using a crochet hook and yarn. The basic principle involved in crocheting is to pull the loops of thread through the other loops while keeping a loop...

The art of crocheting includes a variety of techniques for making unique patterns. If you want to crochet a fleur de lis pattern, you can use filet crochet, tunisian crochet, or a crochet chart....

Doilies make lovely gifts and add a finishing touch to tables and furniture. Maintaining the shape and look of a doily relies on properly cleaning and starching it. Starch is the special trick to...

Fruit-shaped hats are easy to crochet and they take many forms, including apples, raspberries and blackberries. They're especially popular for infants, as they make excellent baby shower gifts. If...

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...

Knowing how to crochet a poncho wrap can not only cover you for a chilly day, but it also makes a simple and easy homemade gift for loved ones. To make the poncho, you'll need to know how to...

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...

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.

The beneficial thing about making any home decor item is that you can choose the colors to match your room. This is true with crochet pot holders, as well. There are a huge number of colors of...

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,...

Ribbon yarn can create interesting effects when knitted or crocheted; however, designing with ribbon yarn poses specific challenges. Ribbon yarns vary in fiber type, weight and width. These all...

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.

Crocheted placemats can lend a rustic charm to a kitchen or dining room, and they can make personal gifts to give. They are easy to make, and because the color and style options are limitless,...

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

If you know a few basic crochet stitches, you can make a hat for your cat. This hat features holes for your cat's ears and a tassel at the top. Depending on your cat's tolerance for hats, you...

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...

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...

Crochet can produce a quick, easy and adorable cupcake tree for a buffet in your home or on your kitchen table. Use crocheted cupcakes on your cupcake tree as pincushions, a holiday decoration or...

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.

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...

If you've been crocheting for a while, you may be ready to stretch your skills with advanced stitches like entrelac, bullion and broomstick lace. You don't have to borrow a book from the library...

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...

A quick way to crochet a giraffe blanket is to use a Tunisian/afghan crochet hook and the Tunisian/afghan crochet "knit stitch." A Tunisian hook looks like a long knitting needle with a crochet...

Have ever seen something that's been crocheted and wished you could make it? Basic crocheting really isn't that hard. There are some harder crochet stitches but the basic crochet stitches you need...

A popcorn stitch crocheted purse is not difficult to make. Whether giving it as a gift or making it for your own use, it will be a fun project.

I love kitchen pot scrubbers. I knew they were crocheted but never would have guessed how they were made. It's not yarn! Did you know that? If you are curious how you make your own crocheted...

Pet owners love to dress their animals in costumes for Halloween, parties and just for fun. Some pet owners will have an array of costumes for their pets so they can be photographed for calendars...

Reading a crochet pattern can be hard for some. Breaking the pattern down into stitches and symbols can make it easier.

A skullcap is made just like a beanie cap, but it is shorter, covering only the top of the skull. Once you make one of these caps, you will become addicted to the process. However, the crochet...

You can crochet a rag rug bag to use as a tote, beach, shopping or laundry bag. All you need to do is cut up old shirts and jeans that no longer fit and crochet them just as you would a yarn...

Round blankets are ideal for a practical yet decorative touch in the family room. Round blankets are also nice for babies and small pets. Making a round blanket is also a good way to use leftover...

Different types of crochet yarn include thick yarn, fluffy yarn, ribbons, floss, wire and anything else that can be used to crochet. Take practicality into account when selecting crochet yarn for...

When crocheting easy pot holders, use two strands of yarn in order to make the pot holders useful, meaning that they will prevent the hands from being burned. Discover how to make a chain of 10 to...

In order to join yarn to an existing piece of crochet, tie a little half-knot before starting to crochet. Prevent the yarn and tail from slipping out when joining yarn in crochet with help from a...

When crocheting animals, most animals begin with a body that is a tube or a circle and a head that is a tube or a circle, and these two pieces are then crocheted together. Find out how to stuff a...

In order to crochet a rosebud flower, start by making 17 chains and do a double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook. Learn about the crochet patterns used for making a rosebud, and find out...

When starting to crochet a square, make a circle with five chains, work two double crochets into the circle and work three double crochets for each side of the square. Discover the types of...

Circular crochet hooks are interchangeable with Afghan crochet hooks, but they are different form traditional crochet hooks. Learn about leaving all of the stitches on the hook when using a...

In order to crochet works onto a blanket, take a piece of graph paper and graph out words before putting it onto the crocheted piece. Find out how to crochet stitches vertically and horizontally...

Crochet embroidery is just like any other embroidery, and it is done by using embroidery floss alongside a piece of crochet. Discover crochet embroidery techniques that are the same as those used...

When adding a crochet border to a knit blanket, use a crochet hook and always work from the right side with the smooth side facing inwards. Use a single crochet or a crab stitch to add a border to...

This pattern creates a pretty diamond patterned afghan. Once the pattern is established it's a very easy afghan to crochet.

Learn how to make your own sweater in no time. There are many types that are suitable for the beginning crocheter to the advanced. The look of a hand-made sweater that has been created with your...