There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Layering pieces, such as this overskirt, are great for extending the wardrobe. Make it for your favorite tween girl to jazz up a boring skirt or a tunic and leggings. In the summer, it also makes a good coverup for a swimsuit. The skirt is crocheted in one piece from the waist down. The skirt uses an elastic cord at the waist, but you can use a drawstring instead if desired. This is best made with natural fibers, such as wool or cotton, that will allow it to drape yet can be blocked to keep its shape.

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What helps lace flowers grow? The lace sun, of course. This embellishment will look great on your spring and summer projects and bring a little brightness and cheer. The lace pattern is fairly simple and good practice for crocheters ready to branch off into finer work.

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Clip in this cute barrette to add a bit of interest to your hairstyle. Back post stitches in the base leave the loops exposed, making it easy to work the spiral. Choose your favorite 2 contrasting colors or make a bunch of barrettes using various colors to match your wardrobe.

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There’s nothing like cracking open a book and spending an afternoon immersed in another world or even in an unfamiliar part of this one. Of course, you need a bookmark in case you get interrupted, and this leaf bookmark adds a unique touch as it sticks out of any book in your collection

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Be prepared for transitional weather with a pair of fingerless mitts for those days that are too warm for gloves, but too cold to go without. These mitts are ribbed at the wrist and the finger openings have a neat picot trim around the opening edge.

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You could wear your heart on your sleeve–or you could dangle it from you neck, which is slightly more anatomically correct. If you’d rather not loop a chain through the bail, you can make the final chain long enough to fit around your neck instead. The pendant can also be stiffened with starch.

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This pattern uses an alternative technique for creating twirls (increasing vertically instead of horizontally) to make a flower. It is simple to make, and the turning chains actually create humps to differentiate the petals. You can work the flower without the stem to make a simple floral brooch or 3-D applique.

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An embellishment inspired by a wish for spring to hurry up and return, this busy little bee can be used alone, or it can pollinate all those crochet flowers you’ve been working on. As a tip, you can carry the yarn as you work to minimize the number of ends to weave in at the end.

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What a cute way to keep track of crayons! This case can hold 20 standard-sized crayons with room for a few more if you need it. The top part is made to be the same size as the bottom for a snug fit. If you would like to make it more portable, you can chain a strap and attach it to the base.

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This mini bag is worked both in the round and flat with no sewing necessary for the body. It’s great for stashing a few bills and a tube of lip gloss or, if you install a zipper, loose change. Feel free to line the mini bag if desired, but you really don’t need to unless you plan to store really small objects in it.

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