Crocheting

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...

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....

Baby hats are a simple and quick crochet project. They make perfect gifts or items to sell. If you want to crochet a baby beanie that will keep little heads and ears warm, all you have to do is...

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...

Handmade hats are fun because you can make them in any style to fit any wearer. A crocheted hat can become a ski cap, a sombrero, or even a chicken costume. Make a basic crochet beanie and add...

Delicate handmade crocheted snowflakes are beautiful tree ornaments. These decorations can also be used in wreaths or to put a special touch on a wrapped package. The beauty of a crocheted...

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 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...

Baby booties are a quick and simple crochet gift that you can customize for any age, size or gender. Gather your supplies--yarn and a hook to match the weight, along with a yarn needle and...

A lariat is essentially a long accessory worn around the neck. You can double it up or wear it long and singular; wrap it around or loop it through itself. To make a crochet lariat, you only need...

Making a crochet kippah is as easy as starting a hat without finishing it. If you can crochet in the round, you can make a crochet kippah (or yarmulke) in almost any stitch pattern you choose. You...

Crochet can be used to make any type of accessory, from purses to hair scrunchies. Making a crocheted hair scrunchie requires a few simple supplies and a basic knowledge of crochet stitches....

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....

A crochet hat can be made in a couple of hours using worsted weight yarn and a G or H hook. Work the project in rounds using the single crochet stitch; the shape of the hat emerges by gradually...

A bottle of wine is a popular housewarming, holiday or congratulatory gift, and you can make it even more meaningful by crocheting this simple wine bottle cover. It fits any 750 ml bottle of wine...

Wings that you can attach to a dragon or any small toy that needs wings. A dragon wing design that was inspired by another slightly more complex design. * The Finished Size: With a G hook, the one...

A crochet needle is known as a hook, due its curved end. It is a popular tool for creating afghans. To achieve a basketweave pattern in crochet, use the front-post double crochet stitch (fpdc) and...

This simple Body Scrub is easy to make and great to use in the shower or bath. You will think you are at a spa. It can be used as a Facial Scrub or Body Scrub. It's great for exfoliating and...

A simple crocheted ball can be used as the basis for many projects. It can be used in making Amigurumi or as a toy for a pet. This is the basic instructions for making a plain 4" ball. The...

In 1997, mathematician Daina Taimina created this pattern (and others) as a way to make a tangible model of a plane that curves away from itself at every point. The pattern was extremely useful to...

This holder keeps discs safe and clean, and it's easy to stitch up. It's designed with ridges on the outside and a smooth surface on the inside (made by alternating front-loop-only and...

Dishcloths are fun, easy, and quick projects. They are also a good way to use up crochet yarn that you have left over from other projects. They use a small amount of yarn, and I always have yarn...

Clean cheap, clean green--save money and the environment when you make these handy scrubbers using old plastic shopping bags. All you need is a crochet hook, a pair of scissors, and a plastic...

It is important to make sure your digital camera is protected and clean at all times to keep it working smoothly. Store bought camera cases with zippers and pockets are great, but sometimes you...

Homemade projects are always appreciated, but even if you give gift cards, you can still provide a hand-crafted touch. This gift card holder is a quick and easy project that will add some flare...

The television character Dr. Who is famous for his long, knitted scarf. Fans of the show Dr. Who have tried to replicate the famous scarf for years. While the scarf is part of Sci-Fi legend,...

Scarves are the perfect crochet project in the winter months. They are easy to make and quick to complete. An eyelash scarf that you can wear with a holiday coat, blouse, or sweater is a great...

Many of us have small "dear ones" in our life. How satisfying to be able to make something for them with our own hands and hearts. Here is a simple pattern for a girl's hat that can be...

Have you ever been interested in crochet and wanted to make something simple? Why don't you try crocheting a simple hat as a beginner project.

Do you love textured crochet? So do I. Sometimes it is hard to find some easy but nice stitches to incorporate into that nice Aran pattern that you love so much but would like to change a little...

An experiment in creating bulky weight yarn from worsted weight resulted in an area rug with the spring of a fatigue mat.

You will learn the basic steps to creating a hat. These basic steps can be modified, based on your level of crochet experience, to fit a variety of head sizes. The basic design, however, is for an...

Handmade gifts are great to give for any occasion throughout the year. These dish towel have been around for sometime, but never seem to lose there popularity. They are still in high demand...

This is a lovely afghan to crochet, ideal for any season, especially Christmas. The pattern can be worked up with different colors to make a spring flower throw or to match the color scheme in a...

This will be how to make a crochet granny square. Some of the crochet abbreviations used in this project are as follows: DC = Double Crochet, CH = Chain, LP = Loop, SL ST = SLip Stitch, SP =...

Learn How To Make (Crochet) a Button Cover Doll for your Little Girl's Shirts and Dresses that have buttons on them!

Crocheting a "candy corn" skirt is easy with my free pattern!

Crochet rick-rack is simple to make and looks pretty in both variegated and solid colors, it's usually worked in fine thread but can be a novel surprise when made in worsted yarn or heavy cotton!...

Learn how to crochet a stylish cloche hat. Bonus pattern for a flower to add to the cloche is included in these easy to follow instructions.

Crocheting a child's sailor cap is easy with my free pattern!

You have learned to crochet. You have many of the stitches like single crochet, double crochet and half double crochet down pat. There is a beautiful item you have found in a newsstand magazine or...

Crocheting a Garden Fairy is easy with my free pattern!

Crocheting a Nantucket basket ornament for your Christmas tree is easy with my free pattern!

Why not crochet a Christmas tree for your dollhouse this holiday season? It's easy with my free pattern!

Crocheting a Mother's Day Ring Keeper is easy with my free pattern!

Crocheting a stand for your Easter egg is easy with my free pattern!

Crocheting a Pumpkin Witch Candy Dish is easy with my free pattern!

Use my free pattern to crochet a "sweet" candy dish!