This textured single crochet stitch is great for adding a ridged look and a bit of extra thickness to full sized afghans or for washcloths and face scrubbies! Want to know where the back loops are in sc? See Crochet in Front, Back or Both Loops for more information.
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| Tote this little bag along on a quick errand, or a date! Using sparkly yarn makes this great for formal events, too. Small yet sturdy, it can accommodate your essentials: wallet, cellphone and keys. I named the bag “Kiss Me” because the handle looks like shapely lips, adding visual interest and lending a natural grip for your hands. |  |
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It’s easy and quick to make, too. The whole bag is crocheted in one go; no sewing required unless you want to line it. The rectangular base is made first, back and forth in rows. The rest of the bag is then made in rounds. |
This bow is super simple, super cute and super versatile. Sew it onto a blanket, a beanie, a purse or a headband for an extra bit of girly or add it to a hair clip for an adorable hair accessory.
Making scarfs is a fun and relaxing crocheting experience. You can add a punch of color to your wardrobe and warmth to your outer wear in one knock out punch. Modeled after the ‘chevron stitch’ that was very popular in the 70’s and 80’s ,this scarf is both classic and fashionable. Finished size and instructions below are for a DK weight scarf made with a J hook, but gauge is not important for this pattern. Keep in mind the bulkier the yarn, the thicker, wider and longer your scarf will be. Experiment with colors, yarn weights and the length of the scarf to make yours unique!
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Finished Size: 8″ (20.32 cm) wide, 30″ (76.2 cm) long
| Materials: DK weight yarn approx. 340 yards (7 oz.) Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm) |
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Gauge: not important for this pattern.
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| A Guest Post by Tennyemaye.
Have you seen the new iPod nano? It’s soooo cute and itty bitty. Plan on giving one to your kids for Christmas, know a friend who has one, or did you, in fact, decide to treat yourself to one of these cuties? Make your iPod nano complete with a couple of these adorable crocheted cozies. |
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Add a handcrafted touch to your holiday decorations this Christmas. Or, spread the joy and make some (or a lot) for your friends! It works up quickly, so you can fill your tree with a rainbow of festive star-centered flowers.
Finished size: 2.2†(5.59 cm) wide x 2.7†(6.86 cm) tall, not including strap |
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| A Guest Post by Allyson Elliot.
Crochet a simple, easy sweater for the winter weather. This sweater is a classic V-neck and made primarily with double crochet stitches. What makes this sweater special, is that it’s designed by Allyson, a 13-year-old crocheter!
Finished Size: 35″ (89 cm) bust, 16″ (40.5 cm) length
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This last week of cool coasters features a more multi-purpose coaster. Change up materials, colors and gauge to make a fun applique, a great valentines day gift or as the pattern below has instructions for, an interest adding coaster for your home! See the previous weeks’ coaster patterns: Cool Coasters 1, Cool Coasters 2 and Cool Coasters 3.
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Finished Size: 5″ (12.7 cm) X 5″ (12.7 cm)
| Materials: Sport Weight Yarn approx. 10 yards (4 g) Crochet Hook G (4.25 mm) |
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Note on Weight: pattern shown using mercerized cotton to give coasters a ‘stiffer’ feel and retain form
Gauge: rounds 1-3 measure 1″ (2.54 cm) across
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This pattern includes instructions for a square coaster pattern, which is unique because it’s done in rounds instead of rows. These coasters look great stacked up, tied with a ribbon and given out as gifts (great Christmas gift ideas for teachers!). This is a perfect pattern for a beginner or a child’s first crochet project.
See Cool Coasters 1 and Cool Coasters 2 and one last week of free coaster patterns to come!
Coasters are a great gift, an awesome way to add some color to a room or end table, an effective stash buster and a great way to introduce crochet to a beginner. This week’s coasters look best in a solid color (in my opinion) and only take a very short time to make up. See Cool Coasters 1 and look out for a couple weeks more of free coaster patterns to come!
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Finished Size: 4 1/2″ (11.43 cm) X 4 1/2″ (11.43 cm)
| Materials: Sport Weight Yarn approx. 10 yards (4 g) Crochet Hook G (4.25 mm) |
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Note on Weight: pattern shown using mercerized cotton to give coasters a ‘stiffer’ feel and retain form
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