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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What woman can resist a pretty little scented sachet? They are particularly nice when they are hand crocheted. Sachets are appropriate for grab bag gifts, teacher gifts and they also make a...

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...

Long popular in Europe, the string bag is now becoming very common in North America. Many people are trying to live their lives a little greener, and reusable shopping bags are a popular way to...

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...

Handmade scarves make wonderful presents. They are inexpensive and fun to make and impart a personal touch that cannot be found with a store-bought gift. You can easily and quickly crochet a scarf...

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...

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...

Make your own slipcovers for your drink glasses by crocheting beautiful cozies. These slipcovers provide a sponge to catch the precipitation that forms on the outside of your cold drinks. They...

Toddlers can sometimes be notoriously picky about their clothes, suddenly deciding that they must have matching slippers with their nightgowns. For choosy children with a coordinated fashion...

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...

Anyone with small children knows that stuffed animals seem to multiply by the day. Keeping your kids' rooms clean and picked up is a chore, and getting them to help sometimes even more so. A soft...

Crocheted clothing and accessories are very popular, with people of all generations enjoying the craft. One of the more creative ways to decorate crocheted items is with the use of crocheted...

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...

One of the cutest things you can make for a baby are crochet baby booties, and adding suede to the design will give your baby a chic new look. Crocheted booties are a stylish way for your little...

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.

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...

Beginning crocheters are usually consigned to making scarves and dishcloths. Slippers seem to be a little more advanced as a project. These slippers can be made by anyone who has mastered double...

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...

A blanket is an easy thing for beginners to crochet. Many people will pass up the opportunity to try this craft, because they look at intricate patterns for afghans. These advanced patterns will...

Double crochet is one of the basic crochet stitches used to create fashions and household items. Most patterns will abbreviate this stitch dc. The double crochet stitch adds height quickly and...

If you have a large tin or jar of grandma's old buttons, crocheting a button necklace is a \way to put them to use and expand your wardrobe accessories. Choose many various sized flat buttons in...

Crochet dishcloths are an easy project, just right for beginners. These towels are generally made with cotton yarn, which is perfect for the many washings received from kitchen use. If you have...

The comfortable and relaxing handicraft of crochet has experienced a resurgent of popularity in recent years. New and stylish patterns are being produced daily, enticing those new to the craft, to...

Crochet granny squares have been around for some time. In the 1960s and 1970s, they were very popular, as people were drawn back to making things with their own hands. Granny squares have made a...

Crocheted bags are attractive and useful, light and airy for summer. Well-made ones can be expensive, but you can make your own crocheted purse or bag for a fraction of the cost, in just a couple...

Create crochet beaded socks to accent to any little girl's outfit. They can be relatively quick and easy to make, and the project requires minimal supplies. Choose from nearly any type of beads...

Single crochet is the foundation stitch for all other crochet stitches. If you can master single crochet, you can make almost any project you wish. You can also learn to build upon that stitch to...

Crochet can be a relatively easy craft to learn, consisting of yarn and one hook. The hook pulls the yarn through a series of loops, creating stitches and, ultimately, crocheted fabric. There are...

You can make an easy flower themed pot holder if you can crochet single and double crochet. Find older patterns in vintage crochet pattern books and magazines. Modern and vintage patterns are...

Crocheting is faster than knitting and, to many people's minds, easier to learn. Beginning crocheters usually start with blanket squares, but there are a lot of simple projects for novices. Buy...

Chains are the most basic stitch in crochet. Often referred to as the foundation chain, this stitch typically provides the base for most flat crocheted pieces to start from. The number of chains...

Single crochet is the simplest stitch, the basis for all other crocheting. While the single crochet may seem like a plain stitch, it's very possible to make decorative blankets and afghans using...

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....

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.

A squid has two long tentacles and eight legs, fins and a head. Squids are seen in aquariums, on web sites, in cartoons and in books. Squids are even showing up as home decorations, stuffed...

Crocheting is a relaxing pastime that can result in the creation of many beautiful and novel items. It is a craft that can easily be transported to school sporting events or the doctor's office. A...

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...

Show off your new skill of crochet by making everyone on your gift list pot holders. They are quick and take very little yarn to create. Make just one and the next pot holder will be a snap. What...

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

If you are like me, when attending a support group, or just sitting in front of a T.V. I have to be doing something with my hands. Using just a few crochet stitches, a minimal amount of crochet...

A hacky sack or also called a foot bag will provide hours of fun, stress relief and exercise. Make them from various types of materials and create different sizes and textures. They also make...