These adorable coasters are so easy to make up! The coasters featured in the photos are made of one solid color, but they would also look great in multiple colors, or with Round 4 done in an alternate complimentary color. These would also be a great Christmas gift (or kids Christmas project) in Red, Green and White!
Remember the Real Men Crochet post? Well, here’s another example to add to the list. Seeing these three high school friends, I wouldn’t have guessed that they crocheted. Or even created an organization called Krochet Kids that empowers Ugandan woman by teaching them crochet and providing them steady jobs.
Watch this short video to see for yourself:
What do you think of these 3 guys?
This third installment of Stitches for Your Crocheting Arsenal (check out Part 1 and Part 2 for even more special stitches!) contains the instructions for two more special stitches, photos of those stitches and some general uses for them.
Basketweave Stitch
The Basketweave Stitch is one of my favorite stitches in crochet. It seems difficult at the onset, but once you have mastered Back Post and Front Post Double Crochet Stitches, textured stitches like this are a breeze. Great for heavier scarfs and blankets, the basketweave stitch is often used for textured kitchen and bathroom cloths.
Inspired by the fun colors of a kaleidoscope, this blanket can be crocheted with as many or as little colors as you want! Crochet this blanket to use up your scraps of yarn or to dwindle down a huge crochet stash. Since the Kaleido blanket is made up of a bunch of squares, it’s easy to crochet a few squares at a time without having to drag around an entire blanket. Once your squares are all attached, the blanket is finished off with a smooth, clean border.
If you like this blanket you may also like the Kaleido Messenger Bag Crochet Pattern.
| As a child I fondly remember one afternoon my mom out of desperation tried to convince me that I needed a nap. She told me it would be worth it and there would be a surprise when I woke up. After fighting the idea, I finally gave in. A couple hours later when I rubbed my sleepy eyes I saw a slice of pizza, an Oreo cookie and hamburger and bun, complete with a pickle waiting for me. She had crocheted everything. It was my most memorable nap. When I woke up I thought the shut-eye was well worth it! |  |
Have you ever crocheted play food just for the fun of it?
With only two weeks left until October 31st there is still lots of time to work up some great Halloween themed projects for a gift, for yourself or the special little trick or treater in your life!
What are you crocheting for Halloween?
Have you seen the latest Target commercial? Not to advertise for Target, but there are these really giant balls of yarn at the end of the commercial. I want one!! Maybe this is their way of getting us yarnaholics to pay attention to their ads. But hey, it worked!
Take a look at the commercial and let me know what you think of the giant yarn balls at the end!!
I bet you want a giant yarn ball now too?!
Super fun and super simple, this pirate’s eye patch works up in minutes and is good for hours of play or for a quick ‘costume’ while handing out candy this Trick or Treat.
100% wool yarn isn’t recommended for this pattern because it can irritate the eye. Acrylic, acrylic mix, cotton or cotton mix yarns are recommended to prevent eye irritation and also to keep the eye patches strap from stretching too much!
Need a hat to match? Check out the Pirate Hat Crochet Pattern!
| Anyone who reads this post obviously has an interested in crochet and perhaps it has crossed from an interest into an obsession! There are only 24 hours in the day and only so many hours to crochet! There is always more laundry to be done, a meal waiting to be prepared, an errand to be accomplished, a friend to call or perhaps a child to console. So, how can we factor in some precious time just to unwind and create something? Here are a few suggestions. |  |
| Arggghhh! Crochet this fun pirate hat to top off your Halloween costume or to play dress up around the house. This hat isn’t just for babies or kids, but for adults too! The pirate hat is crocheted seamlessly in the round with single and double crochet stitches. For best shaping, use a yarn that is stiff rather than soft.
Finished Sizes: baby, toddler, child, women and men. (measurements and instructions for measuring are included within pattern) |
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