Crocheting

Most crochet pillow patterns for beginners are square or rectangular, but a round pillow makes a nice change in your decor. This pillow can easily be made by a relative newcomer to crocheting,...

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...

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...

Decreasing stitches is a valuable skill for any crochet artist. When used in combination with Increases, it is a necessary componant of shaping fabric for various patterns, and if you already know...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Crocheted round and flat doilies can be more challenging than a scarf or placemat made from yarn in simple single or double crochet stitches. Once you have mastered the chain, single, double,...

Overlay crochet is a technique designed by fiber artist/crochet instructor Melody Macduffie. Since introducing it in 2003, she has taught the technique directly to hundreds of students "at...

The star stitch in crochet, also called the daisy or marguerite stitch in some patterns, gives a decorative texture to afghans, sweaters and other garments. The stitch can be worked in one row for...

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...

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...

The loop stitch is a fun option for adding a shaggy, fringed look to your crochet projects. Since the loop stitch is worked on the wrong side of your piece, you should alternate rows of single...

You may be new at crocheting, but there is no reason why you shouldn't tackle making a poncho. In fact, it's not much more difficult than making a winter scarf. It's just larger and is a good...

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...

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...

Yarn companies have special lines of yarn just for little ones. The colors and textures are soft and perfect for a baby blanket. If you crochet, a treasured gift for a new baby is a blanket. Even...

My mother taught me how to crochet. I've always used a size I crochet hook, and regular yarn. Works fine for blankets. It is more challenging to get how to do it without being shown, so I will...

A spiral afghan is so unique looking it's sure to get lots of compliments, but it's surprisingly simple to crochet. This pattern will work with any type of yarn, in any color combinations you...

How to crochet a ric-rack afghan using any and all colors available from leftover or scrap yarn from leftover projects. This makes a 48x50 inch afghan. Larger afghans can be made by adding any...

This spa quality handmade washcloth is luxuriously soft and invigorating. It is a great for exfoliating in the bath or can be used on your toughest spills in the kitchen. Healthy and budget...

I've had homemade knit/crochet dishcloths given to me and I love them. I decided to research how to make my own crocheted dishcloths. I don't knit so it had to be a crocheted one. I took a pattern...

Many people who crochet use the written instructions that are difficult for some to follow, but Magic Crochet is a solution for the visual learner. Magic Crochet magazine has been produced for...

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...

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.

The success of a crocheted item is strongly based on counting the stitches correctly. As you crochet an item row by row, you must accurately count the stitches that you make. Neglecting to do so...

A simple crocheted cone can be used as the basis for many projects. It can be used in making Amigurumi or as part of another project. This is the basic instructions for making a plain cone shape....

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...

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 3" ball. The...

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

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...

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...

When crocheting, yarn may have to be changed for several reasons, including coming to the end of the skein, or changing colors. Changing yarn can be a tricky maneuver, especially if you want to...

Plain household string is inexpensive and easy to use when crocheting a cross. No pattern is necessary for this project because size is based on the gauge of the crocheted string. Once you have...

This piano inspired hot pad features the curved shape of a grand piano and raised keys. Great for a gift to any taking piano or just loves pianos in general.

There is not better project to learn crocheting than a sham pillow covering. It is either square or rectangular and uses a basic pattern. It is sturdy and will never wear out. The project is...

To end a row of crochet stitches, simply do a slip stitch into the last hole, clip the yarn and pull the thread tight to form a knot. Finish off a crochet project, securing it to avoid unraveling,...

In crochet, after reaching the end of a row there should be a turning chain. Create the height for the next crochet row with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

Everybody loves teddy bears. They're so cute and cuddly. If you can crochet custom outfits for your teddy bears, they'll be the cutest on the block. A tuxedo vest can turn your bear from a...

Adding a second row to your double crochet scrunchie creates more body to this hair accessory. Learn how to add rows with tips from an experienced artisan in this free crochet video.

Finishing off the second row to your double crochet scrunchie will tie up the loose ends. Learn second row finishing techniques with tips from an experienced artisan in this free crochet video.

Wrapping the yarn around the loop is one of the first steps in crocheting the first row for a rib crochet. Learn how to start the first row in a rib stitch crochet in this free crochet video lesson.

Finishing the first row in a rib stitch requires poking the needle through the bottom and pulling it up. Learn how to finish the first row in a rib stitch crochet in this free crochet video lesson.

Starting row 2 in a rib stitch pattern is done by wrapping yarn around the column and sticking the needle out the back. Learn how to start the second row in a rib stitch crochet in this free...

Columns of yarn start to stick out when you begin to finish row 2 in a rib stitch crochet. Learn how to finish the second row in a rib stitch crochet in this free crochet video lesson.

Make sure you pay attention to needle placement when you start row 3 in a rib stitch crochet. Learn how to start the third row in a rib stitch crochet in this free crochet video lesson.