Crocheting

Beads can be added to any crochet stitch, but the three most common stitches are the bead chain stitch (bch), bead slip stitch and bead single crochet stitch (bsc). You add beads to crochet by...

Crocheting has been a popular craft for many years. Typical English crochet patterns use words to give the instructions, with a few abbreviations. However, Japanese crochet patterns use symbols to...

Tassels on a crocheted scarf add the fringe trim to the ends. They can be made with one strand of yarn or multiple strands. The tassels can be attached in different ways. You can use a technique...

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...

You can crochet a variety of home decor items to enhance the look of your home without spending a lot of money. Crocheted pillows can be a quick and easy way to update your decor scheme, and you...

You can crochet in the shape of almost anything, from fruits and vegetables to characters from your favorite television shows. If you want to make a crochet pineapple, you can make it flat or...

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...

Crafters use crochet to make a variety of household items and gifts, from doilies to washcloths and dish towels. If you want to make crocheted dish towels, there are several ways to do it....

"Free form crochet is like painting," according to the International Free Form Crochet Guild. Your finished object can be as abstract or realistic as you want. All you have to do is create a...

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...

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,...

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...

Most anyone who crafts with yarn has spare scraps left from various projects. This cat toy is a quick, fun way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn. The directions are flexible guidelines,...

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...

Stripes are a good way to add extra color or detail to any crochet project. You can vary them to be in sharp contrasting colors, or in subtle shades for a different effect. They can cross the...

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...

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...

Great gifts you can make at home to give as gifts, that is always my goal. Not only is it better because it shows more imagination that going into a crowded store and picking up the closest thing...

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...

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...

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...

Ribbon yarn is a novelty yarn where the fiber is a flat ribbon, approximately 1/4 inch wide, rather than a twirled strand of fibers. A large crochet hook should be used when crocheting with this...

Hairpin lace crochet, also known as Maltese crochet, is a technique where you create strips of long-looped crochet stitches with the use of a special tool known as a hairpin lace loom or a crochet...

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...

Crochet beading is a technique where a bead is incorporated into the crochet stitch. The technique is used most often to create crocheted beaded jewelry, but it can also be used to add beads 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...

A crochet cross can be used as a household decoration, a holiday ornament or a bookmark. If you use yarn to crochet the cross, it will be thick and suitable for decor or ornaments. You should use...

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.

The beneficial thing about making any home decor item is that you can choose the colors to match your room. This is true with crochet pot holders, as well. There are a huge number of colors of...

In order to gain knowledge of how to learn ribbon embroider, you need to understand the basics of ribbon embroidery. Ribbon embroidery is an embroidery method that uses ribbon to illustrate items...

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...

Learning to crochet is not difficult. You have several stitches to learn, but after you've learned the basics, you can make almost anything you want, from potholders to afghans to baby items. Once...

Crocheting is normally done with thread or yarn, but it can also be done with very thin wire. Through this technique you can create a silver bracelet. The bracelet can be plain and will have a...

A crochet shawl is nice to have around your shoulders on cold winter nights. A shawl can also dress up an outfit for a special event and doesn't feel as heavy on your shoulders as a jacket. Shawls...

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...

Crochet beaded necklaces are crocheted tubes where beads are included in every stitch. Because the stitches are in the center of the tube, on the back side of the beads the thread is almost...

Crocheted placemats can lend a rustic charm to a kitchen or dining room, and they can make personal gifts to give. They are easy to make, and because the color and style options are limitless,...

Crocheting a hat is a craft that allows you to play with increases and decreases in crochet, and learn how shaping works. Hats are a good first shaped project because they are very forgiving if...

With a little black, white, orange and yellow yarn, you can crochet a multitude of Halloween decorations for your home. From tiny Amigurumi skeletons, pumpkins and candy corn characters to pillows...

Broomstick lace, also known as "jiffy lace" because of how quickly it forms the fabric, is a crochet technique worked with a crochet hook and a large knitting needle that mimics a broom handle. A...

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...

Assembling crochet pieces can be done several ways. Some methods are done during the crochet process, while other happen after the pieces have been finished. Which joining method you use will...

When crocheting a sweater, take accurate measurements to ensure that your shoulders will fit properly, regardless of the method you use to create them. Whether you crochet a project from the top...