Crocheting

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stocking caps are quite useful on cold days for keeping the head warm, and even on warmer days they can make a fashion statement. With just a bit of yarn, a hook and some time, crocheting a...

The crochet popcorn stitch consists of five double crochets in a single hole, and then the crochet hook is inserted into the top of those stitches to loop them together. Crochet a popcorn stitch,...

A handmade Easter basket can be a lovely gift for the holiday. Add some ribbon or a cloth lining to really make this basket something special. Fill with eggs for the big egg hunt or put chocolate...

Crocheting in the round can be a bit of a challenge for any crocheter. It is important to have a crochet marker to keep track of your first stitch on every row as you progress with the pattern....

Afghan's make great gifts and are fun to make. The ripple afghan looks intimidating, but it's really easy to make. All you need is some spare time!

Anyone that reads has a need for bookmarks. You can make a batch of Squirmy Worm bookmarks with yarn remnants for all the readers in your circle of family and friends. Even a beginner crocheter...

Granny squares are to a crocheted blanket what quilt blocks are to a quilt. They are individually stitched squares of yarn that can be crocheted or sewn together to make a wide variety of items....

Hello Kitty is popular with children and adults alike. Simple graphic details in this Sanrio character lend themselves to crochet, so you can easily create your own toys. Hello Kitty is also a...

It's time to dress Barbie in some warmer clothing, and a poncho is just the right thing for the changing temperature. You can easily learn to crochet this variegated poncho for your child's doll....

If you've always admired beautiful crochet blankets, but never had the confidence to try it yourself, now you can. This multicolored lap blanket is easy to create even if you are a beginner. Using...

If you already know the basic stitches in crochet, you'll have no trouble following this simple rose pattern. You can use these roses to adorn lapels, hats and purses, or sew them onto a pillow or...

Flowers are one of the most beloved forms of nature that we use to decorate our homes and clothing. Artists have studied them and using their talents have tried to duplicate them in many ways....

Learning the pattern to crochet a Granny Square is easy. If you have already mastered the basics such as the chain, single crochet, and double crochet, you can do a Granny Square. Once you've done...

In this arts and crafts video lesson on crochet for beginners, watch how to add crochets to your doily project.

A homemade baby present is always appreciated by a new mother or a mother-to-be. A quick and easy gift is a pair of crocheted baby socks. They take less time and less yarn than a baby blanket or...

Babies tend to lose body heat through their heads, leading most caregivers to have newborns wear beanies or stocking caps for the first weeks of life. Crochet a baby beanie for the newest addition...

To crochet a bunny is a fun and relatively easy project. All it requires is beginner crochet skills, as well as some patience and perseverance. So find a comfortable chair in good light and let's...

Babies are always fun to dress up and accessorize, but why stop there? Crochet a bottle warmer that serves a dual function. Not only will it keep the bottle a comfortable temperature for the baby,...

If you’re here, you know just how difficult it is to find an acceptable beret pattern. They’re all either so round they’re practically beanies, or so pointy you look like you’re wearing a plate. ...

Crocheted flowers make wonderful embellishments for almost any craft project. They are quick and easy to make, can be made in a variety of colors and can add a special touch to your finished work....

Most Zigzag crochet stitches usually combine the double crochet, the treble crochet and the chain stitch. This is a simple Zigzag that uses only chain stitches and single crochets. It can be used...