Here is yet another fun charity to crochet for! If you are in the Tse Bonito and Gallup, NM and Window Rock, AZ areas this one is especially for you. SisterLuv Crafts creates and assembles gift packs for needy mothers of newborns and the elderly in the NM and AZ area. They accept both handmade/crocheted items and store bought items (see site for details).

Here are some patterns to get you started:
Crochet Pattern: Absolutely Easy Baby Bib
Crochet Pattern: Newborn Baby Hat
Crochet Pattern: Easy Adjustable Slippers
How to Crochet a Blanket

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved with the SisterLuv Carfts charity, visit them at their website here: SistersLuv Crafts Inc.

A Guest Post by Caren Wilson.

We all make mistakes, whether we admit it or not. Below are some of the mistakes that I’ve made when I was new to crocheting and also some mistakes that I’ve noticed from others. If you are a crochet newbie, hopefully this list will help you learn from my mistakes and the mistakes of others. If you have a mistake that you would like to share, feel free to leave it as a comment for others to read!
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This pattern can be found in the Crochet Spot Store and is free to all Premium Pattern Members. Non members may download this pattern for a small fee. Purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! This pirate teddy bear can be crocheted as a toy for a child or even as a collectors item for an adult. The hat and eye patch are removable, although they can be sew onto the bear to keep them in place. This crochet pattern is design to have seamless color changes and includes tips for how to change colors. The legs are designed to be flexible so the bear can sit and stand. Ability to embroider face is required.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 9” (23 cm) tall with hat, 7” (18 cm) arm span

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards each of brown, red, white, and black) Crochet hook F (3.75 mm) Polyester fiberfill Yarn needle

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Recently I got an email from a reader who suggested this topic as a fun ramble, so here it is! We all have encountered some fun crochet projects and probably some not so great ones. So the question is, what is your best and worst crochet projects?

Personally, my best crochet project was my crochet hamburger coasters, because I was able to have a blast crocheting them, while still stretching my creativity and being simple at the same time. My worst crochet project was probably my crochet egg. It wasn’t really hard to crochet, but it was hard for me to design at the time. Feel free to read The Making of an Egg ramble.

What about you? What would you say is your best crochet project and your worst crochet project? If you would like to share a picture, feel free to add it to the Crochet Spot Facebook page and label it “Best and Worst Crochet Projects”.

This checkered headband is from the Crochet Pattern: Classic Headband Set (all sizes). Crochet this headband for a child or use the instructions in the pattern to adjust it to fit any head size. Be sure to grab a measuring tape to measure the circumference of the wearer’s head for best fit. Keep in mind that your yarn may stretch.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 18” (45.5 cm) circumference, 1 1/4” (3 cm) wide – children size
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You want to learn how to crochet? Great! Here you will find the tutorials to get you started. If you have no idea how to crochet, this is the perfect place to learn how. No matter how old (or young) you are, learning to crochet is pretty easy. Best of all, it doesn’t take much time to get started. I bet you can learn a basic stitch right now!
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Whip stitching is a common method for sewing your crocheted items together. In this tutorial I’ll show you exactly how to whip stitch two pieces of crocheted material together. Whip stitches will create a seam, but shouldn’t be too noticeable when you’re done. In this tutorial I’ll be using different colors so that you can see exactly where the stitches are. Normally you will not use a contrasting color to sew your pieces together, you will use yarn that is the same color as your work.

This tutorial is for both right and left handed people. For left handed pictures, roll your mouse over the image and it will change for you.

Start by threading your yarn needle. Since I’m using a different color yarn for the sake of this tutorial I’ll also need to tie the opposite end of the yarn to one of the pieces I am sewing together. Depending on what you are sewing together you may like to leave a long tail of yarn at the end of your work so you can use that to sew the pieces together. But if you forget to or if you find it more convenient you can simply attach a new strand of yarn like I am doing here.

New pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet this quick clutch to carry around your essentials. Use this clutch as an everyday accessory when you dress up or dress down. You can even use the clutch at home to store your crochet hooks or other small items that you don’t want to lose. To crochet this clutch grab 2 yarn colors (black and white in photo) and start crocheting!

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 9” (23 cm) wide, 5 1/4” (13.5 cm) tall

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 100 yards each of black and white) Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm) Yarn needle

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Premium Pattern Members may download this pattern for free! Just log into your store account to get access. Non members may purchase this pattern. All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated!

Need help crocheting your clutch? Feel free to ask me for help!

New pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet a set of thick and sturdy potholders to replace your old ones. Each potholder is designed so that you can place your hand inside of it. Or if you are extra cautious and are carrying an extra hot dish, you can use both layers of the potholder to protect your palms. Potholders can also function as trivets or hot pads. The best part of all, there is absolutely no sewing required!!

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 7 1/4” (18.5 cm) wide, 8” (20.5 cm) tall

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 100 yards of each color) Recommended: 100% cotton yarn Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm)

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Have a question while crocheting your potholders? Just ask!