365 Crochet

All you need is very basic crochet skills to make this pretty crochet necklace, however; you do need a keen eye for detail as you follow a template in order to weave this piece together.  All it is, is a long crocheted chain.  You weave it as per the diagram, and then add a nice lacy border.  That's it!  This simple project is great for Valentine's Day! Designed By: Jennifer E. Ryan for Red Heart Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Red Heart Bella: 1 ball 00010 Middle Blue Crochet Hook: 3.5mm [US E-4] Photocopy of Knot Diagram, sized to measure 8 cm [3”] x 8 cm [3”], foam or cork block, 13 cm [5”] square,  20-30 sewing pins jewelry pliers ribbon clamps (2) jump rings (2) necklace clasp yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

A great way to keep you legs warm during the cold winter months are legwarmers of course.  Wear them casually around the house or dress them up with a nice pair of shoes and leggings.  you can even wear them as boot cuffs if they fit under your boots, or wear them over top of your boots!  These beauties feature a spiked stitch to add interest to this nice design.   This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Frenchie Leigh Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: approx 164yds; 2 skeins Stitch Studio by Nicole Heartfelt Heritage or Lion’s Brand Hometown USA (each skein makes 1 leg warmer; Super Bulky  N/10mm Hook  Yarn needle for weaving ends Finished Measurements : 6in across and 13.5in tall Get the Free Pattern!

This wee little Valentine puppy hat is adorable!  The patter is sized from preemie to newborn only, however... I think this would be very easy to adjust to a larger size if needed.  This crochet pattern includes excellent written instructions for the hat and all of the attachments. Designed By: Cream of the Crop Crochet Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Extra soft worsted weight yarn; white, red, and black Size 4.00mm (G-6) Crochet Hook Two small black buttons Yarn Needle Get the Free Pattern!

These little crochet hearts are perfect for Valentine's Day.  There are so many options and ideas for these!  While they look lovely in traditional pinks and reds, this is another great project to use up your scrap yarn.  You could use them to make a garland, coasters, embellishments for hats, scarves, headbands, home decor such as cushions, double them up and make a small pouch, and more!  I especially love the overlay and how the background color peaks through.  The pattern is written very nicely and not only includes a photo tutorial, but a diagram as well. Designed By: A Bag Full of Crochet Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Vinnis Colour Nikkim Yarn OR any yarn 4mm hook. OR hook to match yarn being used Get the Free Pattern!

I love it!  This cool crochet ottoman uses an argyle pattern to cover a bean bag chair.  I think this would be a great way to reuse an old bean bag and give it new life.  Make it the colors of your choice to match your room decor! Designed By: Dana Bincer for Red Heart Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Red Heart Soft: 2 balls each 9870 Deep Sea A and 4420 Guacamole B; 6 balls 9010 Charcoal C; 1 ball 4601 Off White D Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] and 6.5mm [US K-10.5] Stitch marker Yarn needle 21" x 21" x 21" (53.5 x 53.5 x 53.5 cm) bean bag  Get the Free Pattern!

Check out these sweet heart fingerless gloves!  Make them in time for Valentine's Day, however, they are so cute, you can wear them anytime.  I love how the red hearts stand out against the black. This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Recoverista Skill level: Intermediate Materials: One skein of Wibra Nova 5 ply in black, or any other cottony sports weight yarn (110m / 50gr) One skein of Phildar Partner 6 in red, or any similar worsted weight / 10ply yarn (65m / 50gr) 3.5mm or E sized hook scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Happy New year!  Well... I know I'm a little late , it's well into January, but I've just finished up all of my projects and custom orders from December. So to me, it finally really feels like the new year has just begun!  With a new year, of course, comes resolutions, goals, and aspirations.  Mine always seem to revolve around business, crafting, and most importantly... learning.  There's nothing more self gratifying than learning a new technique or lesson, because it helps you grow and have the ability to share what you've learned with others. Last year was a very busy year for me outside of crafting, but I did manage to learn a couple new things!  I learned how to crochet cables of all sizes and styles, and I finally overcame my fear of broomstick lace .  (I began broomstick lace by learning how to make a scarf from this amazing video tutorial from b.hooked ) Now I need to break my addiction from those techniques (but they're really fun!), and I'm very

I love crochet when it coincides with home decor!  Check out this big chunky pillow pattern from Red Heart.  Using a bulky yarn and large hook, it works up quickly and makes a nice accent for your home!  What's great about making your own decor, is that you can make it any color you want to match the rest of your room. This pattern requires a lot of sewing and assembling, but I'm guilty of using my old outdated pillows as the form for my new crochet ones! Designed By: Jessie Rayot Skill Level: Easy Materials: Red Heart Grande: 12 balls 402 Foggy Crochet Hook: 11.5mm [US P-16] Large plastic canvas needle 1¾ yd (1.6 m) purchased fabric sewing needle (or optional sewing machine) and matching thread large bag of polyester fiberfill straight pins Get the Free Pattern!

The ever so popular slouchy hat has taken over the crochet world by storm these past few years, and this simple hat is a great pattern to add to your collection.  Instead of working in the round, you work back and forth in rows and the hat is cinched together in the end.  One side of the hat uses basic single crochet stitches to give the ribbed effect and works into a nice stitch pattern as you work up the opposite side of the hat! Designed By: Little Monkeys Crochet Skill Level: Easy Materials: I hook (5.50mm) About 190 yards of Lion Brand Heartland* (Sample color: Mammoth Cave); #4 worsted; 100% Acrylic; 5oz/142g (251yd/230m) Yarn Needle Size: One Size Fits Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Get the Free Pattern!

You will be sure to catch attention with this bold and beautiful braided crochet cowl!  If you know your basic crochet stitches, then you'll have no problem completing this project.  The pattern includes a photo tutorial which will help you assemble the braids, and what's also very cool, is the button fastening on the back that closes the cowl! Designed By:  Shehnaaz Afzar Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Worsted weight yarn in color Linen from Lion Brand Vanna's Choice.  Hook- H (5 mm) Yarn needle to weave in the ends One 1 inch wooden button Size: One size fits all women and teens. Get the Free Pattern!

I was finishing up a project one day that used these yarns, and didn't really have enough left to make anything big.  Then I went on to make some boot cuffs using a different color and pattern for a friend... and while making those boot cuffs, the idea for these boot cuffs popped into my head.  I've included 3 different sizes, depending on where you will wear them on your legs, as boots have different heights. The small (12 inch) size is the standard size. I really like the traditional grey/red/white colors that you often see in knit socks (and monkeys) so here it is! Designed By: Farrah Hodgson Skill Level: Easy Materials:  less than 1/4  ball Grey worsted (4) yarn (Craftsmart from Micheals was used) small amount of Aran (off white) worsted (4) yarn (Red Heart Super Saver was used) small amount of dark red worsted (4) yarn (Scrap yarn was used, unsure of brand, but any will do) Crochet hook size 4.00mm Sizes: Small, Medium, and Large ( size adjustments i

I love granny squares and I love this crochet pattern!  Arm warmers (or fingerless gloves, mittens, glittens, whatever you want to call them) have become a popular winter fashion accessory mostly due to the cell phone age.  Freeing up your fingers to perform tasks limited by mittens and gloves can look very stylish! Designed By: whistle & Ivy Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Size H Crochet Hook  Medium Weight Yarn in Three Colors Get the Free Pattern!

I feel like posting a really cute pattern today!  This crochet monkey lunch box is sure to bring smiles to everyone, including kids, teachers, yourself, and maybe even your co-workers!  If you have no need for a lunch box, this also makes a great carrying case for storing anything you want. Designed By: Melody's Makings Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Approximately 220-235 Yards of Worsted (4) Weight Yarn (Approx. 200-210 Base Color 1, Approx. 20-25 Accent Color 2).  Approx. 5- 10 Yards of Matching Fun Fur (OPTIONAL)  Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (I/9) 2 5/8” Buttons for Eyes  Yarn or Tapestry Needle Get the Free Pattern!

These colorful little crochet peacock feathers are perfect for use as jewelry, such as earrings, and necklaces. You could probably even make an amazing headpiece with these!  Use them for whatever you want and tie them into whichever project you wish, because they are so pretty! This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Christa Veenstra Skill Level: Easy Materials: Hook: 2.5 mm / C  Tapestry needle: to weave in the ends  Yarn brand and weight: Scheepjes mercerized cotton, sport / 5 ply (12 wpi) Size: Motif size: approx. 4 x 5 cm / 1.6 x 2 inch Get the Free Pattern!

This really cool crochet slouch hat also has a worsted weight version, but personally, I love this version the most! (the other one is still pretty cool, check it out ) I love the large texture and how the post stitches change direction, giving the spiral effect. This pattern uses bulky yarn, which also makes it work up quickly. Designed By : AG Handmades Skill Level: Easy Materials:  2 skeins Bulky weight yarn (Chunky/ 12ply) 6mm hook 5.5mm hook yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

Do you want to try something fun this new year?  Check out these awesome fingerless mitts!  The designer has included everything you need in this tutorial like pattern, from photos, videos, and diagrams.  This may not be a beginner or easy pattern, but with basic knowledge of your stitches you should have no problem.  These mitts are so cool! Designed By: Knitting and so on Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  3mm crochet hook about 40 to 45 grams of fingering weight yarn 4 removable stitch markers a tapestry needle to weave in ends Get the Free Pattern!

These crochet legwarmer boot style slippers are a result of a custom order that I recently made for a customer.  I was sent a random photo of some slippers that were posted on a local buy/sell web site, so "someone" has made these before.  But from which pattern?  Did they invent them?  What materials did they use?  I do not know!  A google image search brought me this one and only photo which has since been removed.  ( I assume they sold them!)  So... began the thought process.  The slipper bottoms look a lot like the bottoms of of my short crocodile boots , so I rolled with that.  The tops, are really easy, just basically rows of dc stitches.  The tops are attached to the bottoms as you work from top to bottom, with no sewing required! But as simple as they are, they are quite cute and comfy!  Enjoy! Designed By: Farrah Hodgson Skill Level: Easy Materials: Craftsmart Value (from Micheals, similar to Red Heart Super Saver) Worsted (4) 364 yds/333m; 7oz/198g; 1

'Tis another season of warm textured everything!  Here's a great crochet cowl pattern that uses simplicity to create something beautiful!  Ribbing, simple crochet stitches, a nice lightweight yarn, and a solid color, make this cowl stand bold. Designed By: Little Monkeys Crochet Skill Level: Easy Materials: Hook: H (5.0mm) Yarn: 420-430 yards of #3 (light) yarn  Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

I love a great newsboy hat, and I love this particular crochet pattern.  The newsboy seems to be a timeless style of hat that looks good on everyone!  This pattern also uses bulky yarn, which makes it work up quickly. Designed By: Divine Debris Skill Level: Easy Materials:  US K (6.50 mm) Crochet Hook 3.5 – 3.8 oz/ 110 – 117 yards bulky/ size 5 yarn I used Loops and Threads’ Charisma in Dark Purple and Taupe Needle to weave your ends in Get the Free Pattern!

What a great idea!  This beautiful crochet cowl uses simple double crochet stitches on one side, and elegant lace on the other.  By crocheting them together, the result is a reversible, extra thick, lovely cowl with interesting texture! Designed By: Tamara Kelly (Moogly Blog) Skill Level: Easy Materials:  US-I, 5.5 mm hook 500 yds LB Collection Superwash Merino; Color A – Ivory: 1 ball – 200 yds; Color B – Eggplant: 1 ball – 300 yds Stitch markers Finished Size: 7.5″ wide x 17″ wide laid flat (34″ around) Get the Free Pattern!