There isn’t a store bought bath puff that can compare to my super fluffy version. It is made with 100% cotton yarn and oh so soft against my skin, but for extra scrubbing power, add some nylon netting. I dislike how my bath puffs always wear out so hopefully this one will last a long time as it is ten times more durable then the ones I used! I think I will make a few as gifts. Here is the pattern if you would to like to make one, even a beginner can do it. Also, check out the cotton yarn experiment post, since this bath puff is a part of it. Skill Level:

Finished Size: approximately 5” (13 cm) in diameter

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 190 yards / 4 oz) Crochet Hook K (6.5 mm) Scissors

Crochet Pattern: Bath Puff
Round 1: ch 3, 30 dc in third ch from hook, place marker
Round 2 – 3: 6 dc in each dc around
Finish off weaving end into bath puff.

Strap
Row 1: ch 30, sl st in first ch made forming loop, attach to center of bath puff.

If you need help crocheting this bath puff, let me know and I would be glad to help!

I always wondered what the big hype about crocheted dishcloths was and now I know! I’ve read many testimonials of people that love their cotton crocheted dishcloths and how they are just addicted to making and using them. Finally, I got around to buying 100% cotton yarn to give dishcloth making a shot. I used the classic single crochets as I love simplicity and of course yellow yarn as it’s my favorite color.

Once I started crocheting I didn’t understand why the infamous dishcloth was so great, but half way through it finally clicked. Not to sound crazy, but I kept sniffing and rubbing the cloth on my face, lol! There’s just something so cute and soft about a crocheted dishcloth that makes it so irresistible. Now I plan to make many more. Here is the simple pattern that I made, which is great for beginners.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 8” (20 cm) square

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards / 1 oz) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)

Crochet Pattern: Dishcloth
Row 1: ch 30, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 29 sc
Row 2 – 34: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 29 sc

Here is a simple box that can be used as a gift box or as a safe place to store small treasures. The lid is detachable and you can even adjust the size of the box if you desire. Make this a special box by adding appliqués! Just follow the crochet instructions below to create your very own box! Skill Level:

Finished Size: 3” (7.5 cm) x 3” (7.5 cm) x 2 ½” (6.5 cm)
Note: to alter the size of the box, follow the directions within the pattern
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Crochet this s’more with the simple crochet instructions below. Start off by making two graham crackers, and then add a piece of chocolate. Finish off with the cutest marshmallow ever. This s’more can make a great addition to any kid’s play food set. Just remember not to eat it or this s’more might not smile any more.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 2” (5 cm) tall, 2 ½” (6 cm) wide

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm) Polyester Fiberfill 2 Beads Yarn Needle Scissors

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Crochet Pattern: S’more
Graham Cracker (make 2)
Row 1: ch 14, dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across: 12 dc
Row 2 – 6: ch 2, turn, dc in each dc across: 12 dc

Chocolate
Row 1: ch 12, dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across: 10 dc
Row 2 – 5: ch 2, turn, dc in each dc across: 10 dc

Marshmallow
Note: stitches are crocheted in the back loop only unless otherwise indicated.
Round 1: with white, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, place marker: 6 sc
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around: 12 sc
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 18 sc
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around: 24 sc
Round 5: sc in both loops of each sc around: 24 sc
Round 6 – 10: sc in each sc around: 24 sc
Round 11: sc in both loops of each sc around: 24 sc
Round 12: (decrease, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc
Stuff marshmallow with fiberfill
Round 13: (decrease, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc
Finish off and sew marshmallow shut.

Using photo as a guide, sew graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow together with a yarn needle. Sew on face as desired.

If you need help with crocheting a s’more, just leave a comment and I would be glad to help!

Here is a great beginner crochet pattern of a cute little envelope. You can use this envelope to package gifts or even use it as a change purse. This pattern is very simple to alter if you desire to make bigger or small envelopes. The basic idea is to crochet a perfect square. Then fold the square into the shape of an envelope and embellish it as you desire. Just follow the instructions below to get started! Skill Level: Finished Size: 4 ¼” (11 cm) wide, 4 ¼” (11 cm) tall when closed Note: To change the finished size of your envelope, follow the instructions within the pattern.

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook I (5.5 mm) Yarn Needle Scissors

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Crochet Pattern: Envelope
Start by chaining 20 or a chain that is the length of the diagonal (measuring from upper right to lower left hand corner) of the envelope desired
Row 1: ch 1, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 20 sc
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 20 sc

Repeat row 2 twenty-three times or repeat until your work is the shape of a square, then finish off.

Fold three corners to the center of the square and sew envelope with a yarn needle. The heart used in the photo is a previous Crochet Spot pattern: Crochet Heart Fridgie

If you need help with crocheting an envelope, just leave a comment and I would be glad to help!

I pulled my Barbie doll out from my basement yesterday and remembered how much I loved dressing her up. Here is a very simple dress that just crocheted up for her. To make this dress, start out with a rubber band that fits snugly above the doll’s bust. This will help hold the dress up. Then single crochet inside the ring of the rubber band to start the dress. The crochet pattern below will walk you through each round of the dress as you make pretty ruffles for the bottom.

Skill Level: Finished Size: 4 ½” (11.5 cm) long, approximately 4” (10 cm) wide at bottom Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm) Rubber Band that fits snugly above doll’s bust Crochet Pattern: Dress Round 1: 30 sc in rubber band, place marker: 30 sc Note: Rubber band should now be completely covered Round 2 – 5: sc in each sc around: 30 sc Round 6: (decrease, sc in next 4 sc) around: 25 sc Round 7: (decrease, sc in next 3 sc) around: 20 sc Round 8 – 10: sc in each sc around: 20 sc Round 11: 2 sc in each sc around: 40 sc Round 12: 2 sc in each sc around: 80 sc Round 13 – 19: sc in each sc around: 80 sc Round 20: 2 sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc, finish off: 160 sc If you need help with this pattern, let me know and I would be glad to help!

I love knot stitches! They are so easy and fast to make. This shawl is made completely with knot stitches that each measure 2 inches long. Of course you can make the knots stitches any length that you desire. To see what smaller knot stitches look like check out my knot stitch capelet that I made a while ago. The series of knots give a beautiful lacey and light look. If you don’t know how to crochet knot stitches yet, you can use the knot stitch tutorial. This shawl can be crocheted by beginners if you are just learning to do knot stitches. Skill Level: Finished Size: 72” (183 cm) wide, 17” (43 cm) tall Note: You may adjust the height and width, by following the instructions within the pattern

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 200 yards) Crochet Hook I (5.5 mm)

Gauge: each knot stitch is 2” (5 cm) long

Crochet Pattern: Shawl
Start by making a chain of 36 knots or as many knots to form the desired width of the shawl
Row 1: make 2 knots, sl st in third knot from hook, (make 2 knots, sl st in next knot) across: 72 knots, 36 sl sts
Row 2: make 1 knot, turn, sl st in first knot, (make 2 knots, skip 1 knot, sl st in next knot) across: 71 knots, 35 sl sts

Repeat row 2 ten times or until shawl is the height that you want it. Note that for each row you do, there is 1 less knot and 1 less sl st than the previous row.

If you need help with crocheting this shawl, don’t worry! Just leave a comment and I would be glad to help.

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Spheres are the universal shape for balls, amigurumi, stuffed animal parts and plenty of other things that you may want to crochet. There are many ways that you can crochet a sphere; here is a tutorial for one of them. You are going to start off by crocheting a circle, then you are going to make the middle of the sphere and decrease it to finish. Below is a pattern for a very small sphere. You can increase it by following the notes to increase the initial circle and increase the number of rounds made for the middle.

Finished Size: 2” (5 cm) diameter, you may increase this sphere to make it the size you prefer

Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm)
Polyester Fiberfill

Crochet Pattern: Sphere
Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, place marker: 6 sc
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around: 12 sc
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 18 sc
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around: 24 sc
Round 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around: 30 sc
Note: to increase the size of the sphere, continue to increase this circle.

Round 6 – 9: sc in each sc around: 30 sc
Note: rounds 6 – 9 make the body of the sphere. In general, the number of rounds to make the body should be the number of rounds completed thus far minus one. For example, there are five rounds before round 6 in this pattern. Therefore, there are four repetitions of the above line. The amount of repetitions for a different sized sphere also depends on a crocheter’s style. Some crochet tighter than others.

Round 10: (decrease, sc in next 3 sc) around: 24 sc
Round 11: (decrease, sc in next 2 sc) around: 18 sc
Round 12: (decrease, sc in next sc) around: 12 sc
Fill sphere with fiberfill.
Round 13: decrease around: 6 sc
Note: if you increased the size of the sphere you will also need to decrease the sphere as much as you increased it by.

If you need help crocheting this sphere, just leave a comment and I would be glad to help!

Brighten up a child’s day with this fun and flowery shoulder bag! It’s great for toting around some toys or playing dress up with. The shoulder bag is easy to crochet. You can even use scrap yarn for the flower appliqués. Just follow the crochet pattern below to make a great gift for a little girl. Skill Level: Finished Size: 8” (20 cm) wide, 7” (18 cm) tall, not including strap

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Keep your cell phone safe with this cute cozy pattern. This pattern can easily be adjusted for different sized cell phones! Just have your cell phone handy or the dimensions, and follow the instructions provided within the pattern to make a simple cozy for your cell phone. This is a great scrap yarn project and can also be used as a change purse, small wallet or cardholder! Skill Level: Finished Size: 4 ½” (11.5 cm) tall, 2 ¾” (7 cm) wide, ¾” (2 cm) button diameter Note: you can make any sized cell phone cozy you desire by following the instructions in the pattern.

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