Crocheting

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...

Crocheting has been used for a long time to create many different types of items. One of the most common and oldest uses for crochet is the crocheted dish towel or dishcloth. Crocheted dish towels...

A trellis necklace is a multi-strand necklace crocheted using Lion Brand Trellis yarn. Trellis yarn is a novelty yarn that combines ribbon and thread in a colorful ladder pattern. Although Trellis...

You can learn to crochet a simple project with cotton yarn. All you need is a crochet hook, some cotton yarn, a yarn needle and scissors. Use cotton thread for kitchen towels, pot holders. You can...

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...

The neck warmer is a functional winter accessory. The short scarf or cowl keeps the front and back of the neck area warm. Crocheted neck warmers are made to cover the ears and face in colder...

Wool is an excellent insulator from heat and makes great potholders when felted. This crocheted potholder can be crocheted in an evening in just a few hours.

Crochet is a traditionally right-handed craft. Crochet patterns are written by rows, and the rows are intended to work right to left, which presents a problem for left-handed crocheters because...

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...

If you can crochet a few basic stitches, you can make a square. If you can crochet a square, you can crochet a ring bearer's pillow, since a pillow is just two squares sewn together with stuffing...

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...

Potholders and oven mitts are readily available in stores, but often the ones that are sold are too generic to fit personal style or to function well. Homemade crocheted potholders and oven mitts...

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....

The word "crochet" is derived from the French word "croche," meaning "hook." Crocheting is the art of creating a textile by interlocking loops of yarn or thread through other loops using a hook or...

A lap blanket is a quick and easy crochet project when you use a large hook and a thick yarn. You don't need a printed pattern; just a little math will help you to design a pattern of your own. If...

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...

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...

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,...

Fall is here, a chill is in the air and you’re wracking your brain as you find yourself feverishly working towards finding the right holiday gift. It is hard to imagine a better gift than a...

If you are enchanted by the designs in Japanese crochet books, but you do not read Japanese, do not give up. These patterns use symbols that are easy to interpret.

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...

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...

Substituting affordable Red Heart yarn for another brand is common in knitting and crocheting. Sometimes the yarn called for in a pattern is difficult to find. Or perhaps you want to use yarn from...

The Snuggie is as popular this winter as ever. If you wanted to make your own choosing a color, length and style there is a pattern available online.

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...

Many patterns exist for crocheting men's winter scarves. The style you choose depends on your crochet skill level and the taste of the scarf recipient. You can make a simple crocheted men's scarf...

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...

Prayer shawls can bring great comfort and assurance. They are not merely blankets that can be purchased anywhere; they are garments made specifically to help a person feel loved and more...

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...

Hobnail crochet creates a bobbled pattern in the yarn, mimicking the hobnail glass that was created by the Fenton Art Glass company in the 1930s. Using a combination of single crochet and triple...

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...

If you like crocheting, perhaps you have been curious about some of the novelty yarns available on the market. Crocheting with ribbon yarn or lace yarn is a little bit different than crocheting...

You can add a little pizazz to your flip-flops by crocheting with beads around the bands that hold the sandals on your feet. A colorful novelty yarn with pretty fly-aways or ribbon mixed in will...

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...

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...

Ribbon yarn can create interesting effects when knitted or crocheted; however, designing with ribbon yarn poses specific challenges. Ribbon yarns vary in fiber type, weight and width. These all...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Handmade hats are fun because you can make them in any style to fit any wearer. A crocheted hat can become a ski cap, a sombrero, or even a chicken costume. Make a basic crochet beanie and add...

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...