Doilies are often thought of as outdated, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Forget the traditional, white crochet thread and pick up a bright, bold color. Choose a thread that’s thicker than size 10 to give it some bulk. Try a pattern that’s new and different from the rest. Crochet doilies of all sizes and shapes. Crochet one that’s big enough to be a rug! In this post, I rounded up some of the doily crochet patterns that we have here on Crochet Spot. Some are free patterns that are published on the blog, while others are for sale in the Crochet Spot Store.

Need a cute baby gift or have a little one on the way? Crochet these adorable panda booties that come in 3 sizes, ranging from newborn to 12 months. These booties are crocheted from the bottom up, seamlessly in the round, in one piece. Then the panda’s ears and face are attached. The tie, crocheted in green to look like leaves, is weaved through the bootie and tied to secure the bootie on the foot.

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It’s that time of year again to grab your hooks and get started on crocheting gifts and Christmas decor! Don’t wait too long to start your projects, as we all know, time flies when you’re having fun crocheting and Christmas will be here before you know it. To kick off your crocheting endeavors, I marked all Christmas related patterns in the Crochet Spot Store to 40% OFF. Patterns include santa and elf hats, decorations, ornaments, and much more.

Sale ends on August 1, 2017. Patterns are already marked down, so there is no need to enter in any coupon codes. Simply add the patterns to your cart and check out. If you need any help while shopping or crocheting, feel free to let me know!

Two of the most popular themes this summer has been pineapples, and of course, kawaii!

Though a little late to the pineapple bandwagon, I couldn’t help jumping on after seeing so many adorable designs from fellow crafters. One in particular I saw was a pineapple pot cover with the plants aloe vera leaves making the top of the pineapple. This intrigued me and got me to thinking of an open amigurumi with the leaves poking out of the top, like a drawstring bag with leaves popping out the top.

I wasn’t at all sure how it would turn out, but then whoever is?

The pineapple body is made like a simple drawstring bag and stuffed. The three leaves are crocheted separately, sewn together, and then sewn into the bag. For the kawaii features, meaning “cute” in Japanese, I used simple french knots and a few scraps of felt. I topped it off with a contrasting colored ribbon and am now proud to present my Kawaii Pineapple!

I hope you enjoy this pattern! Let me know what you think!
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Inspired by my recent trip to Ireland, here is a sheep to crochet! Cute, little, and fluffy, crochet it for yourself, as a toy for a child, or crochet several and make it into a baby mobile. The body of the sheep is crocheted in one piece, then the ears, tail and legs are sewn on. Check out the loop stitch tutorial if you don’t already know this fun, textured stitch.
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Have you ever heard of the phrase “Christmas in July”? I’m not quite sure of the origin, perhaps it’s a longing for the chill of winter in the heat of summer, or a marketing technique to increases Christmas related sales in July. Either way, in the crochet world it means you better start your crochet projects now, in July, for them to be done by Christmas! In this post I rounded up a few Christmas related patterns and also gift ideas, that aren’t always quick to crochet (especially if you’re planning on making multiples). You’ll need to get started on them right now if you want to ensure they’re completed in time for Christmas!

1. Ruffle Christmas Tree Skirt – The pattern is deceivingly long to crochet. The ruffles use more stitches than you think! Get started on this tree skirt early so you’ll have it to decorate your tree for Christmas.

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You may have noticed the blog was quiet the past week. That’s because I was in Ireland taking in the sights and scenery. The family trip was fantastic as the locals were all so friendly and we got to see lots of tourist attractions, small cities, and even the beautiful national parks and scenery. One place that really stood out on my week’s adventure was my visit to the Blarney Castle. Not necessarily because of the historical significance, but because of the crochet and knit art that was there!

I’ve witnessed lots of crochet art via the web, but honestly never in person until the day I visited the Blarney Castle. The trees lining the walkway to the castle were all covered in crochet and knit.

Trees along walkway covered in crochet and knit.

Crochet this spa inspired waschcloth as a gift or to keep for yourself! Pair it with a lovely bar of soap or in a basket with relaxing candles and other goodies. The washcloth is easy to crochet and is made with single and double crochet stitches. Adjust the size to make it as big or small as you desire using the instructions within the pattern. Choose cotton yarn for a super soft feel.
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Have you tried crocheting with wire yet? Here’s the perfect pattern for your first wire project! The pattern is a simple circle, made in two rounds. While the pattern is super easy, the tricky part is getting the feel for crocheting with wire. You will make all the stitches the same way you would if you were to crochet with regular yarn or thread. But the stiffness of the wire will give your hands a workout. The large crochet hook will help you crochet with the wire more easily and help to create a lacy look. Once you get the hang of crocheting with wire, try adding beads to your earrings too!

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Recently I posted about the Guinness World Record for the longest crocheted scarf that was recently achieved. While searching through the website, I realized that there are a bunch of fun crochet records. Some are amazing and some are downright silly! Either way, I’m glad the crochet community is being represented. In this post I rounded up a few of the records. Maybe you will be the next record holder?

Largest Crochet Stocking guinnessworldrecords.com