This useful item combines three of my favorite things in crochet: texture, miter squares and tawashis (hence its very straightforward name). If you haven’t done a mitered square before, then you’re in for a treat. I love how it is worked back and forth in rows, and end up looking like a perfectly symmetrical square at the end of each row. So, if you’re not satisfied with the size you have, it’s easy to adjust the size–just stop whenever you feel it’s done!

So even if this pattern is for a tawashi, it’s easy to change into a dishcloth, potholder, or kitchen towel of the size you want–just add or decrease rows.
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The tawashi has gained much popularity over the years. Originally from Japan, today knitters and crocheters all around the world have joined in the fun. And who wouldn’t like the idea of making their own scrubbers, made of 100% acrylic (read:ridiculously cheap) yarn, and save the environment all at the same time? It can be used with or without detergent, too, so it not just helps save the environment, but gives your everyday budget a break, too.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 5.5″ across (excluding strap)

Materials: 100% Acrylic Medium Weight Yarn in Main Color (blue) and Contrast Color (pink) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)

Gauge: Not important.

Need help understanding the abbreviations and symbols? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart!
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Here’s the continuation to the first part of the Angel Wings Necklace tutorial. The first part of the tutorial shows how to crochet the first two rows of the pattern. This post shows how to crochet the third, and final, row. As with all the crochet tutorials here, mousing over the images shows images for the left-handed tutorial.

What are you waiting for? Grab that G (4.00 mm) crochet hook, and your half-finished Angel Wings Necklace.
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Here’s a photo tutorial on the Angel Wings Necklace pattern, as requested by a Crochet Spot reader. The first part of the tutorial shows how to crochet the first two rows of the pattern. Watch out for the second part, for detailed instructions on how to crochet the third, and final, row. As with all the crochet tutorials here, mousing over the images shows images for the left-handed tutorial.

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This simple baby tube-sock pattern is perfect for beginners because of the easy-toe and easy construction. It’s also a great way to introduce a beginner to fingering weight (sock weight) yarn, which may seem like a daunting material at first. Sock yarn is great for Spring projects because of it’s light weight and is available at most stores in a variety of different fibers. This sock could fit a newborn up to six month old baby, depending on how stretchy your yarn is, maybe even older!
Different sizes can easily be created by chaining more or less for the length of the sock and making more rows to increase the width of the sock.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: Uncuffed, socks measure 6″ (15.24 cm) in length and are 3″ (7.62 cm) wide at top

Materials: 100 yards Fingering Weight Yarn Crochet Hook E (3.50 mm) yarn needle

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This doily was designed with a similar idea in mind as The Hipster Doily; using sock or fingering yarn in modern colors to update the idea of an old fashioned doily made with cotton lace weight yarns and tiny steel hooks. I love the way this doily looks either like a flower or a star, making it versatile for decorating. Skill Level: Finished Size: Approx. 8″ (20.32 cm) in diameter Materials: 60 yards Fingering Weight Yarn Crochet Hook E (3.50 mm)

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This simple flowers and leaves is perfect for embellishing belts, beanies, purses and many more items. Sew or glue it to the back of a plain hair clip and create a fun and unique Easter gift for a daughter or friend.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: Flower measures 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter, each leaf should be approx 1 inch (2.54 cm) long

Materials: 2 yards Color A, 1 yard Color B-DK weight yarn H hook (5.00 mm) yarn needle

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This washcloth is a great beginner’s pattern and also a very satisfying project because a few washcloths can usually be finished in one sitting. Give a set of these as a gift for housewarming or make a set in many bright colors to add some fun to a child’s bathroom. Bathroom and Kitchen crochet is best done in cotton and organic materials. For more crocheting for the bathroom see this post: Going Green in the Bathroom Skill Level: Finished Size: Approx. 5 1/2″ (14 cm) by 5 1/2″ (14 cm)

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The honeycomb stitch is an classic stitch mostly used in vintage patterns for lace coverlets and tablecloths. Use this stitch for a long table runner in a fun, bright color and bring a classic stitch out of antiquity!

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Want to get lucky (and keep warm, too)? This eye-catching shawl is deceptively simple to make. Made with worsted yarn and size L (8.00 mm) hook, the main body is really just a granny triangle. The key to the unique look lies in the shamrock edging: 3-leaf clovers all around, with a lucky 4-leaf clover in the center.

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