A Guest Post by Lane.
I made this angel pattern a few years ago when I first learning how to crochet. They are very simple yet great for decoration or a gift. Also good for scrap yarn since they don’t take too much yarn to make. Feel free to make it bigger, smaller, or use different colors!
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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This set includes 5 different characters to crochet: elf, gingerbread man, reindeer, Santa Claus, and snowman. Each coaster is crocheted in the round and made up of small parts that are sewn together. Minor embroidery skills are required to embroider the eyes and mouths. These coasters are great for decorating the kids’ table during Christmas, but sure will put a simile on the adults too! This pattern was inspired by the previous Amigurumi Animal Coasters Crochet Pattern.
| 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. |
Beanies, hats, skull caps, tossle caps or whatever you choose to call them are my favorite thing to crochet. What makes them fun for me is that they are essentially a blank slate to pour some creativity and personality into.
I mentioned here in the post Making a Warmer Winter a few ways to thicken and add warmth to beanies, but what about adding a little bit of pizazz?
Do you have any other ideas on beautifying beanies? Have any questions about the suggestions I’ve made here? Please don’t hestitate to comment!
Here is another way to add texture, dimension, and visual interest to your crochet projects! The bobble is similar to its cousins the popcorn stitch and the puff stitch. They may all look alike, but they are made differently.
| There are also different kinds of bobbles–it all depends on how many half-finished stitches are made before closing the bobble. Shown on the right are three rows of bobbles, with rows of double crochet stitches in between. The bottom-most bobble row is made up of 3 half-finished double crochet stitches; the second bobble row is made up of 4 half-finished double crochet stitches; and the topmost bobble row is made up of 5 half-finished double crochet stitches. This tutorial shows how to make all these variations, step by step. |  |
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.
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be here as part of the Crochet Spot team. Readers have been very warm and friendly!
A little something about me: During the day, I write for websites. During my free time, I crochet and dabble in other crafty things. Writing for Crochet Spot is the perfect combination of the things I was born to do!
| I love working with thread and worsted acrylic yarn (mostly because they’re the most widely available yarn options here in the Philippines). I like sharing my ideas and patterns with people. For me, the biggest compliment as a crocheter is when I encourage people to pick up their hooks! So far I’m winning over people in my workplace. When I crochet in public, some people get interested too (but I think most are a little scared of the girl with the pointy hook furiously working at a project, haha). |  |
Find more of my free patterns and crochet-y thoughts at my personal blog, The Artful Hooker. I’m addicted to Ravelry, too (so many oohable stuff and awesome people!). My username is clairethere; please add me up if you like. If you want to talk to me about anything, just leave a comment on my posts and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. 🙂
This set of ornaments is easy and fun to crochet! Each ornament is crocheted in the round. The solid colored ornaments are designed to be seamless, while the striped ornaments are designed to have a smooth color change. Have fun mixing and matching colors to create tons of ornaments for your Christmas tree!
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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!
| Skill Level: Easy |  |
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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