If you are like me, you hate to weave in a bunch of ends of yarn when you are done your crochet project. Normally there is at least a beginning and ending piece of yarn that you have to weave in. But there can also be other strands of yarn from when you change colors or have to cut and attach your yarn at a new position in your work. The number of ends you have to weave in can add up.

Here is a simple tip that can help you reduce the number of ends you have to weave in at the end of your project. In the example in the photos, I am changing colors, and have an end that I need to tuck into the work. This method can also be used for other situations as well!

The idea is to hold your end up to your work as shown below. (Mouse over the image for a left handed view)

Then crochet as you normally would, but over the strand of yarn. This way, you are hiding the yarn that you would normally have to tuck in later. See, you can’t even see the end that was crocheted over!

This is the same idea as carrying your yarn when you change colors in crochet. You can use this method anytime you are crochet over an area that is close to where your strand of yarn is sticking out of. Such as if you are crocheting a border, you can hold the ends of the yarn along the sides while crocheting the border over them.

Coasters don’t have to be complicated to look good! After all they’re just circles you put your drinks on so that you don’t mess up your table. In this crochet pattern, there isn’t anything complicated or fancy, just the easiest coaster pattern you will ever come across. Skill Level: Finished Size: 3 1/2″ (9 cm) in diameter Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm)

Gauge: rounds 1 – 3 in pattern measure 3 1/2″ in diameter.

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

Crochet Pattern: Coaster
Round 1: ch 4, 12 dc in forth ch from hook, sl st in top of beginning ch-3 joining to beginning of round: 12 dc
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 24 dc
Round 3: ch 3, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3, finish off: 36 dc

You may also like to check out the Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Animal Coasters for the cutest coasters ever! If you need help crocheting your coaster, no worries! Just leave a comment and I’ll be sure to help!

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Accent your outfit with this simple Checkered Loop Scarf. You can drape it around your neck as a long loop, loop it twice for a good length or three times to keep extra warm. The loop scarf can conveniently be warn in many different styles. To download this pattern, visit the Crochet Spot Store. Skill Level: Finished Size: 68” (172.5 cm) circumference, 5 1/2” (14 cm) wide Main Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 350 yards) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)

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If help crocheting your scarf, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

The wishing well is a fun yet beautiful home decorative piece! Use it to show off your crochet skills or to store small items. The well is also large enough to fit a small potted plant inside! To download this pattern, visit the Crochet Spot Store. Skill Level: Finished Size: 13 1/2″ (34 cm) tall, 12 1/2″ (32 cm) wide, 7″ (18 cm) deep

Main Materials: Medium Weight Yarn 500 yards of main color 100 yards of contrasting color Small amount of bucket, vine and flower colors Crochet hook E (3.25 mm) Polyester fiberfill Small amount of 17 gauge wire (or higher)

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Crochet these quick and easy Christmas ball ornaments! You don’t have to worry about these ornaments breaking if you drop them. You can even make them in fun colors and crochet stripes onto them, by changing the color of your yarn after each round in the pattern. You can learn more about: How to Change Colors in Crochet. By the way, these ornaments can also make great pet toys!

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Crocheting in the round is a very useful technique when you want to make bags, hats and other round objects. In this tutorial I will show you how you can crochet around a foundation chain. This method is used a lot in my crochet patterns to prevent having to sew your project together.

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 crocheting a foundation chain. If you are working with a pattern, it will tell you how long to make this chain.

I love the holidays, the time of the year for family, food, and giving! No matter what you celebrate you are bound to be crocheting something for the holidays. Maybe you are making gifts for the family and friends, new table cloths for the special dinner, or extra hats and scarfs to donate. If you are having trouble think up great gifts for your family and friends, check out the list of Fast Crochet Gift Ideas for the Holidays. Or if you are still on the fence about giving crocheted gifts, see what others have answered to the infamous questions “Do You Give Crocheted Gifts?”

So what are you crocheting for the holidays?

Celebrate the holidays by crocheting a Santa Claus Hat for everyone in the family! This easy to follow pattern contains 5 different sizes: baby, toddler, child, woman and man. To download this pattern, visit the Crochet Spot Store. 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 150 yards of main color, amount varies based on hat size) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm)

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