I ran into a neat site called the Pink Slipper Project! Here is a snippet of what they are all about:

“The Pink Slipper Project is an endeavor to warm the hearts and the toes of those who will spend this winter living in women’s and children’s shelters. We are going to provide hand-crafted slippers to as many of these women and children as possible.”

The great thing is that you can donate crocheted slippers or even knitted or sewn slippers! Slippers don’t have to be pink, but they do have to be toasty and warm. Feel free to visit their site to learn more about the Pink Slipper Project.

Also, feel free to use my Crochet Pattern: Easy Adjustable Slippers if you need a slipper pattern.

You can also find more information about charities to donate your crochet items to at the Crochet Spot Charity Page.

Need a place to put your chapstick? Here is a cozy that you can attach as a key chain! This pattern is super fast to work though. You can even use your scrap yarn to make your cozy. If you need to adjust the cozy to fit your chapstick, just follow the instructions within the pattern.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: when flat 3 1/2″ (9 cm) tall including key chain hole, 1″ (2.5 cm) wide
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I was recently asked by a reader, what my favorite yarn was and it was a pretty hard question for me to answer. For me it all depends on the material I’m looking to use. For instance, I use acrylic a lot for everyday things, so my favorite acrylic yarn is Caron Simply Soft. I love the softness, the colors, plus it’s a decent price for what you get. My favorite novelty yarn is Sensation’s Boucle yarn (this yarn is soft too), although I hated it the first time I tried to crochet with it.

I think I’m starting to realize that I’m a sucker for all the “soft” yarns no matter what the material is, because when I first started crocheting I used a lot of cheap Red Heart yarn, and that stuff is rough (the opposite of soft). I must admit that there’s tons of yarns that I haven’t tried yet, so I bet that my favorite yarns will constantly be changing.

Do you have a favorite brand of yarn?

Here is a pattern that will put your skills and eye sight to the test! This tiny rainbow bunny is made with size 10 thread and a super tiny crochet hook. You can also use this pattern to make a larger bunny using a heavier weight yarn and a larger hook! Skill Level: Finished Size: 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) tall

Main Materials:
Size 10 Thread (small amount of Multicolored and black)
Crochet hook US 7 (1.5 mm)
3 mm Wiggle eyes – 2

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Need help crocheting your tiny rainbow bunny? Let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

Have you ever stood in the yarn section at the store not knowing which yarn to pick? If so, here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the right yarn for your project!

Color – Finding the right color is like an art. Pick colors that are going to match and that would look good for the project you’re making. When in doubt, just use the colors the designer chose, if you’re following a pattern.

Price – No one wants to over pay for yarn. But then again, you don’t want that cheap stuff either. Granted the cheap stuff can be useful for somethings, but if you’re crocheting a special gift for a special someone you’re going to want to purchase yarn that has better quality.

Quality – Who wants that crappy, itchy yarn? Certainly not me. If you’re going to take the time to crochet something, you might as well do it with good yarn. I’m not saying to go out and get the best thing there is, although you can. The point is to get yarn that is going to hold up and not irritate you skin.

Texture – Yarns can be soft, rough, furry, fluffy and just about any other adjective you can think of to describe a texture. Each yarn gives a different look when it’s crocheted, so try out different types to find what looks good for your project. Also remember that novelty yarns can be more difficult to crochet with.

Material – Just like there are different textures, there are so many different materials that yarn can be made out of. There is the typical acrylic, wool and cotton, then you can get fancy with the bamboo, mohair and recycled yarns. Keep in mind that some materials are easier to take care of and can be machine washed. You can check the yarn’s package for care instructions.

Weight – Weight measures the thickness of yarn. Smaller weights are better for crocheting lace and light, delicate items, while the higher numbered weights are great for thicker projects like blankets, bags or sweaters. If you’re working with a pattern it should tell you what weight of yarn you need.

Brand – Most avid crocheters have a favorite yarn brand. I know I do! It’s okay to opt for the brand you trust when choosing your yarn. After all, they are your favorite for a reason.

Do you have a tip for choosing the right yarn?

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by crocheting this fun Leprechaun Hat! This pattern includes 5 sizes so that you can make one for each person in the family. The hat is designed to be extra tall with a floppy brim. Skill Level: Finished Sizes: Baby, Toddler, Child, Woman and Man (exact measurements and instructions for measuring are included within pattern)

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 250 yards of green, 100 yards of black and a small amount of yellow, amount will vary based on size made) Crochet Hook G (4.00 mm) Yarn Needle

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If you need any help with crochet your leprechaun hat, let me know and I’ll be sure to help you out!

Some people are right handed and others are left handed. Which one are you and which hand do you crochet with? Personally, I’m right handed and I also crochet with my right hand. It’s hard for me to imagine crocheting with my left, as I barely do anything as a lefty. Actually, I do play Guitar Hero left handed…but this has nothing to do with crocheting!

I think that right handers are the lucky ones since so many tutorials and videos are made with the crochet hook in the right hand. I’m guessing that it’s difficult for left handers to follow something that is inverted. After all, I would have trouble following a tutorial if it was written for a lefty. Although may newer tutorials do compensate for lefties (such as my tutorials), but maybe some lefties have already converter to righties?

Which one are you and which hand do you crochet with?

Why is this dishcloth so fast to crochet? It’s made in the round from the center out with treble crochet stitches! Treble crochet stitches are nice and big to make this dishcloth almost mesh like. The dishcloth is finished with a half double crochet border. Feel free to change colors after rounds to make a fun, different look! Skill Level: Finished Size: 6″ (15 cm) square

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards) Note: use cotton yarn for extra absorbency Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm)

Gauge: not that important for this pattern

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

Crochet Pattern: Dishcloth
Round 1: ch 5, 16 tr in fifth ch from hook, sl st in top of beginning ch-5: 16 tr
Round 2: ch 4, (4 tr in next tr, tr in next 3 tr) 4 times, sl st in top of beginning ch-4: 28 tr
Round 3: ch 4, tr in next 2 tr, (5 tr in next tr, tr in next 6 tr) 3 times, 5 tr in next tr, tr in next 4 tr, sl st in top of beginning ch-4: 44 tr
Round 4: ch 2, hdc in next 3 tr, (3 hdc in next 3 tr, hdc in next 8 tr) 3 times, 3 hdc in next 3 hdc, hdc in next 5 tr, sl st in top of beginning ch-2, finish off: 68 hdc

Want more dishcloths patterns? Check out 5 more Absolutely Fast Dishcloths. Download this pattern at the Crochet Spot Store. Need help? Let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

Decrease are different depending on the stitch are you working with. If you are working with single crochets, you may want to make a single crochet decrease, or if you are using double crochet you may want to do a double crochet decrease. This tutorial will show you how to do a decrease for half double crochet (hdc) stitches. To do a half double crochet decrease, you must do the the following: (yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop) 2 times, yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook.

Below are step by step pictures for the instructions. 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.

Step 1: Starting with a small piece of work to practice on, yarn over.

I run into many people that are self taught crocheters and some that are taught by family or friends. I’ve always wondered if one way was better than the other, but I guess it all depends on the person since we all have different learning styles.

As for me, I was taught by my mom! When I was younger I asked my mom to teach me to crochet after I saw one of my friends doing it. She taught me the basics, like the foundation chain, single crochet and double crochet (thanks mom!). According to her, I was really bad at making my chains. But now that I know the basics, I learn more from the internet and books. I like being able to learn from all sorts of places and people. So I guess you can say that I’m 50/50, half taught by family and half taught by books and the internet.

What about you? Who taught you to crochet?