365 Crochet

I am in love with crochet summer tops!  Check out this beauty, it's lightweight, precise, and features a really cool cross over stitch! Designed By:   Anna Erlandsson Skill Level:  Intermediate/Advanced Materials:  656 - 1094 yards (600 - 1000 m) Marks & Kattens Flox; Hook size 3.0 mm Sizes:  XS, S, M, L, XL Get the Free Pattern!

So my last post was about baby flip flops... well, here's a great one for adults!  This one requires already owning a pair of basic flip flops (for the soles), but how fun to really make them fun and awesome with this pattern!   Designed By:  Kaleidoscope Art&Gifts Skill Level:  Experienced Beginner/Intermediate Materials:     Flip Flops (with ¼”-1/2” wide straps, you’re crocheting AROUND the straps); H hook; Yarn: DK weight (#3); Tapestry needle for weaving in ends;  Stitch markers (strongly recommended) Get the Free Pattern!

I made some baby flip flops recently for a lady I know who is expecting a baby girl very soon.  This is the pattern that I loosely followed to make them, although this original pattern is super cute and very easy! Designed By:  Anoo's Crochet World Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Crochet hook : 3.50mm; Tapestry Needle; Dungarease Yarn in Cream and Taupe; Martha Stewart Hemp Cotton in Bright Red Size:  Baby 3-6 months.   (I used a smaller hook for newborn) Get the Free Pattern!

Here's a silly ring pattern for you today!  I had some scraps laying around, really not much to make anything big, and had an "aha" moment.  The 4 finger ring, in true granny square style.   Designed By:  Farrah for 365 Crochet Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  Small amounts of Aunt Lydia's Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread, I used 5 different colors, main color was black which I used the most amount of, then very small amounts of forest green, turquoise, royal blue, and pale green.   I used 4 different hook sizes.  Index Finger-1.75mm, Middle Finger-1.25mm, Ring Finger-1.00mm, Pinkie Finger-0.75mm.   Have a large needle on hand to sew in your ends. Photo shows 3 hooks, but I added the 0.75mm part way through. Skills Required:   How to make a granny square, slip stitching motifs together instead of sewing, color changing, and hiding ends by crocheting over them. Let's Begin! INDEX FINGER...

How cool are these?  I've been crocheting up a lot of jewelry during my past hurricane induced 4 day power outage.  I am finally back online and have been digging around for inspiration and came across these!  I have to give these a shot, I love them! Designed By:  Kat Miller Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  size 20 yarn and a size 12 crochet hook;                (I will be using 2 strands of sewing thread and a 0.75mm tiny hook) Get the Free Pattern!

Happy Independence Day USA! Happy Birthday United States of America!  Here's a cute theme banner for you today. Designed By : Kara/Petals to Picots Blog Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  red, white, and blue worsted weight yarn; H hook; tapestry needle, scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Happy Canada Day! Happy Canada Day fellow Canadians.  Here's a pretty and simple banner made from crochet maple leafs.  Just use the maple leaf applique and you could make several other themed goodies too! Designed By: Susan Badgley Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  RED HEART Super Saver: 1 skein 319 Cherry Red and 1 skein 316 Soft White; Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 6mm [US J-10]; Yarn needle Size:  70” (178 cm) long; Maple Leaf measures 7” (18 cm) high x 6.5” (16.5 cm) wide Get the Free Pattern!