Crocheting

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Even though the modern art of crochet began in the 16th century, crochet is still a popular hobby today. The rhythmic repetition of stitching can be soothing for some, and the resulting fabric can...

There are two easy methods for attaching yarn in your project. The first is the "tie-off method," which is especially good for changing colors in a crochet project. The second is the "crochet...

Crocheted flowers can be added to almost any craft project to give it a finishing touch. I came up with this design to decorate my crochet covered wooden hangers. They can be added to adorn...

The crochet slip stitch requires inserting the hook through a hole in the previous stitch, wrapping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through both loops on the hook. Use the crochet slip...

A slip stitch in crochet will slip through all of the stitches and be more dense than single crochet stitches. Crochet slip stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on...

Tie a crochet slip knot when beginning any new crochet project. Learn the proper slip not technique with tips from an artisan in this free crochet video.

Making crocheted items can be a very fulfilling hobby. Crochet crafts run the gamut, and include afghans, dishtowels, toys, home projects and clothing. Wool gloves that are crocheted are very...

Crocheting a hat doesn't have to be a big ordeal--especially if you are new to crochet. You don't have to have mastered a lot of difficult stitches, and, in reality, you don't even have to follow...

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...

Learn how to crochet the slip knot stitch for a scarf from this free crocheting video clip.

Babies have tiny fingernails, and it's hard to keep them cut back. Sometimes babies accidentally scratch their faces. Here is a pattern for mittens to cover the babies hands and protect their...

This crochet hat fits snugly on your head to keep you warm. It's a design a beginner can do, and it won't take long. You can add trim to this crochet hat with a ring of furry yarn; or, sew on a...

This crochet daisy is a quick addition to a sweater or hat. You could try sewing one to a floppy hat after you turn the brim up in the front. Or, attach a safety pin on the back of your crocheted...

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...

The most common crochet projects are afghans. While you can find many different afghan patterns, most are a variation on the theme of horizontal stripes. If you're looking for a bit of a change,...

Hemp has been around for ages and use to be considered the "hippie" craft. But it has seen a surge in interest lately. The beach look has brought back the jewelry aspect and now there is a crave...

All of your crochet projects will begin with a slip knot. A slip stitch is very easy to make, but learning how to make a slip stitch can be frustrating in the beginning when you learn to crochet....

Fiber art like crochet is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Crocheting is an art form that is a cherished memory usually associated with a grandmother's blanket and craft shows. The young and...

The slip stitch is used a lot in patterns. Seriously, a lot. It is used to join work, fasten off stitches, reinforce an edge, and carry yarn to a different spot in the pattern without adding...

Crocheting a doll's hat is fairly simple to do and gives a great sense of accomplishment. Follow this pattern for a head roughly 3 inches in diameter. Pick out some lovely colors of yarn. The yarn...

After mastering the techniques of knitting and purling, you will want to try something a little more creative. The Swiss check pattern uses two colors of yarn to create a small checkered pattern...

Now that you have mastered the basics of knitting and purling it's time to move up to something a little more intricate. The lattice pattern is a stitch that can bring delicate detail and...

If you are ready to try something new and different in your knitting, take a look at the woven herringbone stitch. This stitch brings texture and design to your knitting while maintaining a dense...