This a quick and easy crochet pattern! If you need to making something fast for Valentine’s Day, here’s a solution. The length of the bookmark can be adjusted by following the instructions within the pattern.

Skill Level: Finished Size: 2″ (5 cm) wide, length can be made as long as you desire. Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount of main color) Crochet Hook G (4.00 mm) Gauge: not too important for this pattern. Crochet Pattern: Bookmark Start by chaining 50 or a chain that is as long as your want your bookmark Row 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook: 2 sc Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each sc across: 4 sc Row 3: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 6 sc Row 4: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 8 sc Row 5: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 10 sc Row 6: turn, skip 2 sc, (2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc) in next sc, skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc, skip 1 sc, (2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc) in next sc, skip 2 sc, sl st in next sc, finish off.

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Crochet these adorable baby sized Mary Jane slippers! These slippers are very fast and easy to crochet. For extra cuteness, you can decorate your slippers with flowers or other appliques (flower pattern not included).

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Finished Sizes: 0 – 3 months, 3 – 6 months, and 6 – 12 months (exact measurements and instructions for measuring are included within pattern)

Main Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 100 yards of main color) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm) Yarn Needle

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I recently came across an article on MSN discussing 50 ways to cut 500 calories a day. There are some fun tips and tricks in the article, but one definitely surprised me! Here is #21 on the list: “21. Get out your knitting needles. An afternoon of knitting can burn more than 500 calories (at a rate of about 100 an hour).”

Okay, so I think it should say “crochet” not “knitting” or at least both, since they are fairly similar. I’m sure if you can burn more than 500 calories knitting, you can do so crocheting too! I think the point is to keep your hands and fingers busy to keep you from over eating when you’re bored. But I never knew you can burn that many calories from crocheting/knitting!! Perhaps the next time someone calls me lazy for sitting around crocheting all day I can tell them I’m exercising 🙂

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If you crochet faster you can crochet even more in less time! Plus, it’s always fun to impress your audience (friends, spouse, co-workers, or stranger staring at you in the waiting room) with how fast you can crochet. So below are some tips on how to crochet faster. If you have a tip you would like to share, feel free to leave it as a comment on this post!

Practice. I have to state the most obvious tip first. The more you practice the faster you tend to crochet. You become more used to crocheting and are able to get a feel of what works for you and what doesn’t.

Make sure you can pull your yarn smoothly. This means that you should be able to crochet without having to stop and pull the yarn out or untangle it. I recommend using the center of a pull skein when you crochet. If your yarn isn’t in a center pull skin fashion, then you can wind it into one. Using the outer strand of yarn to crochet requires you to keep unraveling the yarn as you go. Also, balls of yarn tend to roll around as you pull them.

Place your yarn in a convenient location while you crochet. The position where you place your yarn can impact how smooth your yarn flows. Depending on where you are sitting and how you hold your work, you may decide that you can pull your yarn better when it is next to your lap or on a table. Try it out for yourself to find out which one works best for you!

Hold yarn and hook comfortably. There are tons of ways you can hold your hook and yarn. But remember, there isn’t one “right” or “correct” way to do it. The best way is the one that is most comfortable for you. Make sure that the yarn flows smoothly and the tension is good when you hold it. Also, be sure that your hand doesn’t cramp up and you have a free, not awkward, motion when holding your hook. You can learn more about ways on How to Hold a Crochet Hook and How to Hold Yarn in Crochet.

Choose the right hook. Pick a hook that works good with the yarn you are using. If it’s too small it’ll most likely split your yarn and if it’s too big it’ll be pretty uncomfortable to work with. Different types of hooks take time to get use to, so pick the ones that work good for you. You can use the table in this post to find the recommended hook size for your yarns: Types of Yarn and Recommended Crochet Hooks and Gauges. Also keep in mind that different hook brands can impact how fast you crochet.

Work on patterns that are repetitive. Repetitive motion is great because you can remember it subconsciously without thinking about it. The less you have to think, the faster you can crochet. Plus, the more times you do something the better and better you will become. Patterns that are repetitive are easier to work and faster to commit to memory, so that you can crochet faster.

Relax. Crocheting is suppose to be fun. So relax your body and your mind. Don’t think too hard and don’t tense up. Just relax and have fun with it and you may notice yourself crocheting faster in no time.

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This little pouch was created to go over my camera, which is some what big compared to those new slim ones. The pattern includes instructions for adjusting the case to fit your own camera! You can also use this small pouch for your phone, keys, makeup, ipod or anything else you want to put into it. Just follow the directions to make it the size you desire. If you need help, feel free to ask me! Skill Level: Finished Size: 3 3/4″ (9.5 cm) wide, 5″ (13 cm) tall Use the instructions in the pattern to adjust the size

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards of main color and small amount of contrasting color) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm) Yarn needle

Gauge: not that important for this pattern
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Sometimes when you read a crochet pattern, it’ll tell you to work into a chain space (ch-sp). But what in the world is a chain space? Simply put, a chain space is any space/hole/gap in your work that is created by making a chain. The space is located below the chain.

Chain spaces can be created in numerous ways and can vary in size. Often times (but not always), a chain space is made by making a chain then skipping a few stitches on the row to make your next stitch. Chain spaces can be made by any number of chains, for instance you can chain 1 or you can chain 5 to create a chain space. In a pattern you may see a chain 5 space abbreviated as “ch-5 sp”.

Here is a photos of what a chain space can look like:

Normally when you crochet into a stitch you insert your hook into the font and back loops of the stitch. But when you are instructed to crochet into a chain space, just insert your hook into the space/hole/gap (underneath the chain) to make your stitch.

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Made with size 10 thread, this shawl is fast to work up and turns out nice and lacy! The shells will make a fun striping pattern. Skill Level: Finished Size: 40″ (102 cm) wide, 15 1/2″ (39.5 cm) tall You may alter the size of the shawl by following the directions provided within the pattern Materials: Size 10 thread (approximately 900 yards) Crochet hook US 0 (2.55 mm)

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Some people use shelves, plastics tubs, clothing or shoe organizers, or even nothing at all! What do you use?

For me, I use a small bookcase. Nothing big or super impressive like the above pictures. I’ve come to accumulate more yarn over the past year, especially at the time when Michaels was cleaning out their inventory and selling skeins for 99 cents! I remember it wasn’t long ago when my entire stash could fit in a shopping bag.

I try to order my yarn by brand or the size of the skein since my shelves are different sizes. I don’t worry too much about organizing by color since I probably only have one or two of a color anyway. Plus, having it all mixed together gives ideas and color combos for what to make next!

What’s your method for organizing your yarn?

This set includes 3 flower bookmark patterns: daisy, rose and sunflower. Each of these classic flowers has its own unique stem that is sewn to the back of the flower. The length of each bookmark can be adjusted by following the directions within the pattern.

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Skill Level:

Finished Sizes: 2″ (5 cm) – 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm) in diameter

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount of each color) Crochet Hook G (4.00 mm) Yarn Needle

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