365 Crochet

Christmas is getting very close, and I bet all of the crochet and knitters are working like crazy to finish up last minute gift projects. But maybe you've finished, and think that you may not have enough time for a new project? Well, here's a wonderful project that doesn't take up much of your time, and makes a great stash buster as well!  Using the granny square stitch, you can easily make your own cute stocking in no time. Designed By: Lullaby Lodge Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Main part of the stocking approximately 100g of DK Contrast colour (heal, toe and cuff) approximately 30g of DK Size 4 mm crochet hook (G) Wool needle Get the Free Pattern!

If you're still looking for some quick Halloween inspired decorating, here's a super easy pattern for cute little colorful spiders!  This pattern includes a full photo tutorial, as well as written instructions. Hang them in your window, on your stairs, crawling out of a jar, turn them into jewelry... so many possibilities! Also, a stash buster! Designed By: Draiguna Skill Level: Easy Materials:  small amount of size 3 crochet thread 2.75 mm hook 1.75 mm hook Get the Free Pattern!

If you partake in green beer on St. Patrick's day, here is a great pattern for you!  This cute crochet bottle cozy comes just in time to have ready for your indulgence.  Using small amounts of worsted weight yarn, you could make several in the run of a day! Designed By: Rescued Paw Designs Skill Level: Easy Materials: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn in Dusty Green & Kelly Green or any worsted weight 4 yarn. crochet hook size J 6.00 mm & H 5.00 mm scissors yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

This super cute hat works up quick and you can easily have it done in time for St. Patrick's Day!  The designer has included 3 different variations which I love.  You can stop at the end of the beanie, or you can keep going, by adding embellishments to give your hat some more flair; a shamrock and a pot of gold and a rainbow.  The hat pattern is sized from baby all of the way up to adult. Designed By: Pattern Paradise Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Acrylic worsted weight yarn; -Main Color (MC) ~100 – 300 yards; -Contrast Color 1 (CC1) ~30–90 yds; -Contrast Color 2 (CC2) ~10- 40 yards\ You will need 2 yards each of: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet; 10 yards of Black; 5 yards of White. Hook US H (5.00 mm) Hook US I (5.5 mm) Hook US G (4.00 mm) Size: Newborn to Adult Get the Free Pattern!

If you have Irish in your blood or simply wish to celebrate this St. Patrick's Day in style, here's a cute little crochet cape to try!  I say little, because it is sized as 2T, but it would be very easy to adjust to fit any size.  You could also make it any color you want for any season, but the cute shamrock detailed embellishment makes this cape lucky! Designed By: Adirondack Patterns and Handmade Babies Skill Level : Intermediate Materials: Homespun Brand yarn (Size 5 Bulky) Accent yarn and color of choice for embellishment Size I Crochet Hook Straight pin Yarn Needle Get the Free Pattern!

Let's start thinking about the New Year!  Masquerade parties are quite a popular theme for this holiday, and if that's the case for you this year, why not make your own mask?  You will be original and unique! Designed By: Alexis/ Persia Lou Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  Embroidery Thread 2.75 mm Crochet Hook Plain Mask to use as a form  Fabric Stiffener Plastic Wrap Black Grosgrain Ribbon Hot Glue Gun Get the Free Pattern!

Here's a last minute quickie pattern for the holidays!  These cute little angel ornaments work up quickly and can be used as tree decorations or, they make great little gift toppers! Designed By: Atty*s Skill Level: easy Materials:  Catona by Scheepjes (used in pattern) crochet hook 2.5mm (used in pattern) OR; any yarn hook to match yarn Get the Free Pattern!

You still have time to make this fantastic Christmas stocking!  A hand made crochet stocking is one of things that make a great seasonal tradition and is a gift that comes from the heart.  This wonderful pattern features many eye catching elements such as the wavy pattern, the textured popcorn stitch cuff, and the use of color. Designed By: Charmed by Ewe Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Holiday 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge  Yarn needle for weaving in ends Stitch markers Get the Free Pattern!

Another quick and easy decoration for Christmas!  You can have these ready in no time.  Another great aspect is that you can use these cute trees for anything, a hanging wall decorations as shown, hang them on your tree, use them as gift tags, and more.   This is a Ravelry download. Designed By:  Ilaria Caliri Skill Level: Easy Materials:  cotton yarn in emerald, acquamarine, blue and brown.  2,5 mm crochet hook 4 mm black beads white paillettes black and white embroidery thread bells juta cord wooden twig tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern!

As we get closer to the holidays, I try to share the Christmas patterns that are easy or quick, because we have so much going on around us, that we do not have a lot of time to finish something big. This pattern is one of those!  These beautiful and colorful snowflakes make great coasters for your holiday entertaining.  They do not skimp out on detail and style, and you can easily complete a set in one day!  This pattern is currently on my "to make" list! Designed By: Charmed By Ewe Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Red Heart Creme de la Creme - 71 yards (40 gm) is needed to complete a set of 4 coasters 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook  Yarn needle for weaving in ends Get the Free Pattern!

This pretty crochet pinecones make a wonderful accent to your Christmas decor!  I can see them used in a pretty centerpiece, or even used as a gift topper. Designed By: In the Yarn Garden Skill Level: Easy Materials: Any yarn would do (but used in pattern): Järbo 8/4. Hook: 2,5 mm. Järbo Minibomull. Hook: 3 mm. Järbo Alpacka Solo. Hook: 3 mm Get the Free Pattern!

I guess I've been so busy that I am just now getting into the holiday spirit.  Here's a great pattern to start December off in true Christmas cheer!  It is a simple pattern, but also a very fun pattern!  I love projects that use up your small yarn leftovers and this one does just that.  Hang these on your tree, decorate your home, or give them away as gifts. Designed By: Poppy & Bliss Skill Level: Easy Materials:  3 mm hook Small amounts 8 ply/DK cotton yarn. I’ve used various brands from my stash but a stiffer cotton works better than a soft cotton for these Aprox 13g for the tree Aprox 3 g each in 6 different colours for the baubles Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

There are many ways to crochet a dreamcatcher and so many variations that can be done!  I've made several of these in the past, using wire wreath ring, but if you have anything circular, it can be used!  This particular tutorial uses an embroidery ring and gives you excellent instructions on how to make your own!  This mini dreamcatcher is pretty, simple, and creates a cool accent for your home.   Designed By : Shellie Wilson Skill Level: Easy Materials: Embroidery hoop 10 cm diameterWorsted weight yarn (I used white) 4.00 mm & 4.5 mm (G/6 & 7 hook) Tapestry needle White thread Decorative items (beads, fabric scraps, ribbon, lace, cords, yarn) Get the Free Pattern!

Crochet decor is especially fun when it comes to a holiday!  This cool spiderweb design is a great way to make your home spooky for Halloween.  Add them to your doors, windows, corners, and go further by adding some fake spiders.   This is a free Craftsy download. Designed By : Crochet It Baby! Skill Level: Easy Materials: Light Weight Yarn G/4.00mm Hook Yarn Needle Get the Free Pattern!

I'm not done finding cute little Easter crochet patterns yet!  Here's another quick to work up pattern, that is sure to bring smiles to the faces of who wear them! Designed By: Shove Mink Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Crochet hook 3.75mm (F) Pink Worsted Weight Yarn 9mm plastic safety eyes pink and white felt Black embroidery thread Yarn Needle Sewing Needle Fabric Glue Stuffing Scissors Get the Free Pattern!

With Easter approaching quickly, I am trying to find some "quick to work up" crochet patterns.  I found this one last evening, and I fell in love with it!  It has a very vintage and elegant appeal which was created by using natural crochet thread along with a pretty ribbon bow.  This pattern is written in Italian, but you can easily translate it by using Google Translate.  Just type in the web site's URL and a link for the translated version will appear!  The text may appear a little confusing in English, however, the designer has also included a very detailed photo tutorial which is a big help! Designed By: Craft and Fun Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Cotton Arrow No. 16 Crochet Hook 1.25 Satin ribbon 5 mm high Get the Free Pattern! (English Translation)

Keeping an Easter theme going, yesterday I posted a cute little jar cozy.  Today, here's a cute little coffee cozy!  You can use these on coffee mugs, travel/disposable cups, and even kids mugs. Simple and quick, this is a cute idea for the upcoming Easter weekend. Designed By:  Swirls and Sprinkles Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  H hook  G hook  Worsted weight yarn (I used white, blue, and pink) Scissors Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

This crochet Easter bunny cozy is super cute, and a great companion to your homemade treats!  Now when you go visit this pattern, don't be confused!  It starts off with a treat recipe, but if you keep scrolling down the page, you will find this cute crochet pattern.  It's a win-win duo! Designed By: Yarnovations Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Vanna’s Choice Yarn (Worsted Weight – 4) BEIGE, BLACK, PINK; (Brown Bunny: Taupe Mist, Rose Mist, Radiant Lime, Black); (Purple Bunny: Purple, Dusty Rose, Raspberry); (Rainbow Bunny: Scarlet, Radiant Lime, Radiant Yellow, Radiant Orange, Colonial Blue, Aqua, Raspberry, Black) Crochet Hook: H / 8 / 5.00mm Yarn Needle for Sewing 1 Mason Jar Get the Free Pattern!

These cute baskets can be used for anything; Easter and all sorts of random stuff!  I's pretty, yet simplistic, and includes written instructions on making it big and firm with a handle by using two stands of yarn together; or smaller with one strand of yarn. Designed By: My Hobby is Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  A: yarn Red Heart Lisa in 2 colors worked with 2 strands of yarn held together 3.5 mm crochet hook and 4 mm crochet hook for the handle B: yarn Red Heart With Love in 2 colors worked with 1 strand of yarn 4.5 mm crochet hook tapestry needle to weave in the ends scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Do you want to do something a little different this Easter?  Check out these lovely crochet thread Easter eggs!  The natural tones emit elegance, but also think of them in bright colors!  This is a great idea, and the designer has done an awesome job creating this, by writing up full instructions and adding photos in a wonderful tutorial. Designed By: Flax and Twine Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Size 10 crochet thread Size 7 (1.5mm) needle Hard boiled eggs Get the Free Pattern!