According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Lisa Gentry (shown to the right) holds the title of the world’s fastest crocheter. In 2005, she broke the record at the Michaels Arts and Crafts Store in Monroe, LA. She crocheted at the speed of 170 sts/min, which is almost 3 stitches per second!!! She used TLC Essentials yarn and created an 8″ mega flower (very similar to my Crochet Flower Pattern: Carnations) while she was being timed.

I don’t know about you but I consider myself a slow crocheter and only in my dreams would I be lucky to crochet 3 stitches per second! What about you? Do you crochet fast?

Why use cotton balls and disposable facial cleaning pads when you can crochet them? Save money and prevent excess waste by crocheting a bunch of these facial cleaning pads. They can be used just like regular cleaning pads that you buy in the store. Reused the pads by tossing them in the wash with your clothing or towels to be cleaned. These pads are super fast to crochet and can also make great gifts!

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Finished Size: 2 3/4″ (7 cm) diameter

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Note: use cotton yarn for extra absorbency Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm)

Gauge: Rounds 1 – 2 in pattern creates a circle 2 3/4″ in diameter

Crochet Pattern: Facial Cleaning Pad
Round 1: ch 4, 12 dc in forth ch from hook, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 12 dc
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3, finish off: 24 dc

If you need help with the crochet instructions, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

Bernet has announced a new line of yarn to support the fight against breast cancer! The line includes an assortment of pink, pink and more pink. A portion of the proceeds ($10,000) will be given to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. These yarns are encouraged to be used for making chemo caps, scarves and shawls for breast cancer fighters. You can find the new yarn line in stores such as Joann, etc. I can’t wait till the next time I go yarn shopping!

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The cutest bookmarks ever! Each of the five friends is designed to have an extra long part, whether it’s the ball of yarn the cat is holding, the tails of the pig and mouse, the tongue of the frog, or the body of the wiener dog. Great for kids and adults alike, these bookmarks will be happy to hold the page in your book! This pattern set is available for download in the Crochet Spot Store. Download for free if you are Premium Pattern Member.

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Finished Sizes of animals range from 1 1/2″ (4 cm) to 5″ (13 cm). The bookmark it’s self can be as long as you desire.

Main Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount of each color) Crochet hook F (3.75 mm) Polyester Fiberfill

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As always, if you need help with the pattern, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

In my dictionary, crochet hooks and yarn/thread aren’t considered crochet accessories. An accessory is one of those things that you don’t really need in order to crochet, but have it anyway. My favorite crochet accessory is my handy dandy 3 in 1 needle threader!! That’s the one I have shown to the right. It helps me thread my yarn and thread (no matter what size it is) into my needles. Although I’m young with decent vision (okay, I do wear glasses), it would take me forever to get the yarn through the eye of a needle without my beloved needle threader.

So what is your favorite crochet accessory? Maybe a favorite stitch marker or ball winder?

1. Pick the right color to work with. When you first start crocheting certain colors of yarn make it easier to see the stitches and others make it dreadfully hard. Try to avoid using very dark colored yarns such as black and very light light colored yarns such as white.
2. Pick the right type of yarn. You don’t need fancy yarn when you first learn to crochet. In fact the facy yarns such as eyelash yarn and boucle will make it harder for you to learn and see your stitches. Stick to ordinary, simple and cheap yarn.
3. Use a big hook. Bigger hooks make it easier to see stitches. As you may notice by now, being able to see the stitches is a big part of learning to crochet.
4. Have fun. So what if this sounds cheesy. Don’t crochet if you’re not having fun doing it! Studies show that crocheting is actually good for your health, but if it’s stressing you out, it’s probably a good idea to take a break.
5. Ask Rachel (me) for help. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help if you need it. I won’t bite. There’s nothing more dreadful than being frustrated over something hard to understand (I’ve been there). You can also find more help in the Crochet Tutorials section.

Do you have a crochet tip for beginners to share?

In the spirit of “Back to School” season, here is a pattern for a simple pencil case! Feel free to mix and match colors. This is a beginner pattern, so color changing is not needed, but you can always change colors anywhere in the pattern to create stripes or ever make the flap or button a different color. This pencil case can also be used as a crochet hook case or even a glasses case. Let your imagination run wild!

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Finished Size: 3″ (7.5 cm) wide, 8″ (20 cm) tall
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Crocheted gifts can be nice, when given to the right person, but what happens when they aren’t appreciated? Some crocheters spend hours, days, or even months to finish a project and on top of that spend who knows how much money on the yarn. Not everyone understands the hard work, effort, and labor, us crocheters put into our work! Personally, this is why I rarely give crocheted gifts. I’m so afraid that my preciously crocheted hat, scarf, shawl or what not, will end up in a dusty closet never to worn by the person I gave it to. Perhaps it’s all about finding the right person who will appreciate it.

Do you give crocheted gifts?

Light, yet still warm, the Lover’s Knot Triangle Scarf is fun to crochet and wear. The knots create a small lacy look and compliments many outfits. This pattern contains instructions for adjusting the size of the scarf, which can be made into a shawl if desired. This pattern can be downloaded in the Crochet Spot Store. Download it for free if you are a Premium Pattern Member. Skill Level:

Finished Size: 35” (89 cm) wide, 18” (46 cm) at tallest point
Size can be adjusted using instructions within pattern

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 200 yards) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)

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As always, let me know if you have a question or need help with the pattern!

You may have seen this awesome rug, since it was made about a year ago, but I just came across it today and had to share! This lady (not sure what her name is) hand crocheted (no hook, just hands) the giant doily rug with what looks like rope.

Who ever said that doilies had to be cute little dainty things for dinning room tables. Now I dare someone to take a doily pattern and make a giant rug with it! Find more about the designer here, (thanks Erin Lea for the link).