365 Crochet

Summer is almost here! With that, I find it hard to crochet my favorite pieces because it's so hot outside and... I am usually busy enjoying the outside!  But today, I found this lovely backpack pattern and it gave me back some excitement!  Accessories like this are great for any time of the year, and this crochet backpack can be used for picnics, the beach, anything really!   Designed By : Amanda Slate Skill Level : Easy Materials:  K Hook N Hook Bulky yarn in 2 colors (or more!) (Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec, <2 skeins) Scissors Tapestry needle Buttons or beads (Optional, for drawstring) Get the Free Pattern!

This sweet nautical inspired crochet hobo bag caught my eye with it's simplistic nature!  Sometime in design, we tend to overthink elements, but this one... perfect! Easy stitches, simple stripes, and color theme bring this bag alive. This is a great summer accessory that will have people complimenting your awesome hand made bag! Designed By : JoAnn Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn: 1 skein Classic Navy (A) 2 skeins Cream (B) 1 skein Stormy Skies (C)  Sizes U.S. F/ 5 and U.S. H/8 crochet hooks  8 large 3/4" grommets  2 separating rings: 3" diameter. Size:  46" diameter at widest point x 18" tall, excluding handles. Get the Free Pattern!

This gorgeous crochet bag uses simplicity, monotone color, and design elements such as fringes to give it this cute Bohemian vibe. I love using squares to create projects, it's sort of gratifying as it seems to work up quickly. I can also picture this bag in several different colors, and I think it would still be beautiful! Designed By: Jess Coppom Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton – color: Vanilla – 99 yards, 57 grams (4 skeins without shoulder strap) Size K [6.5 mm] crochet hook Tapestry needle Scissors 30”x24” piece of muslin fabric (optional) sewing needle and thread to match muslin (optional) toggle button(optional) leather belt or strap(optional) D-rings and rivets(optional) Get the Free Pattern!

I would have never thought to pair up these colors, but wow!  This beautiful crochet bag pattern comes from Craft Coalition for the charity, Crafting a Rainbow of Hope. The directions are written perfectly and the result, an eye catching, unique, and custom bag.  Designed By: Craft Coalition Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Bernat Handicrafter #4, 100% Cotton, Stormy Skies (Color A) approximately 50 to 100 yds, Bernat Handicrafter De Lux Cotton #4, Paprika (Color B) approximately 150 to 200 yds Size Hook: I (5.5mm) Scissors Blunt needle Get the Free Pattern!

I always think of new bags when I think of fall, I don't know why! But this one caught my eye today, I love tapestry crochet, you can do almost anything. I actually started out doing tapestry crochet when I first learned crocheting when I was a teenager!  I would take a photo of a celebrity or performer, adjust it to high contrast black and white and print it onto graph paper. Then I would go from there.  Once you have the technique down, it's really easy and fun to do!  Here's a great project to try, and it's beautiful as well! Designed By : Tamara Kelly Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  US – H, 5.0mm hook 375 yds Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (Aran/10 ply; 465 yds/425 meters; 8.01 ounces); Color A (CA): Brown Heather – 1 skein (265 yds); Color B (CB): Natural – 1 skein (110 yds) Finished Size: 10.5″ x 10.5″, excluding handle/strap Get the Free Pattern!

Is this bag beautiful or what?!  I think I just found my next 'for me' project!  My current crochet bag, that I use as my everyday purse is about four years old now, so it's time for something new.  This absolutely stunning tote bag uses tapestry crochet to create this design.  Tapestry can take more time, as you are always carrying and working over the unused color as you go, but this is how you get a sturdy and gorgeous crochet tote bag! Designed By : Sol Rencoret, A Crochet Journey Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Cascade Ultra Pima DK, 2 skeins in Gold, 1 skein in Natural. 2.5mm hook Tote leather handles Magnetic clasp Thread to match the colour of your handles Fabric for lining Stitch marker or yarn in contrasting colour Size:  36cm x 30cm Get the Free Pattern!

This is something that could come in handy this summer!  The Bring Your Own Bag 6 pack carrier is a cute summer must have if you like to attend those fun backyard summer parties.  This could also be used for just about anything, but I think my Dusty Boots Hard Root Beer (my new favorite summer drink!) would look quite cozy in this bag. Designed By: Tamarah Kelly from Moogly Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: US – K, 6.5mm hook 450 yds Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick (100% acrylic, Super Bulky (6); 125 yds/114 m; 5.01 oz); Color A: Sequoia – 3 balls; Color B: Acadia – 1 ball Plastic Canvas – 2 pcs cut to 5″ x 8″ Stitch Markers Get the Free Pattern!

This crochet purse caught my eye right away because it is absolutely stunning!  I love the use of color, and especially love how this bag is a stash buster. Imagine the color possibilities!  I like using random stash colors because the end result is sort of a surprise. While parts of the pattern are written out, you will have to use your head a bit in following the chart, but it's pretty easy to follow the color changes. This clever pattern is available in English and French. This is a Ravelry download. Designed By:  Fabienne Chabrolin Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  multicolor yarn scraps  Crochet hook size 4 mm  30 cm (1/3 yrd) lining fabric  1 button. Get the Free Pattern!

This bag is so pretty!  I am a sucker for anything black and white (although this bag would still look amazing in other colors) so this caught my eye straight away.  The lace shells do give this bag a vintage look, and the black ribbon detail finishes it off perfectly! Designed By: The lavender Chair Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Chunk Cotton Yarn Crochet Hook Size 6.5mm (K) Yarn Needle Get the Free Pattern!

I love how versatile the granny square is, you can make just about anything!  Mermaid tails are pretty popular right now, ever since the mermaid tail lapghan came about, and you may have already seen my little mermaid tail gift bag s.  Actually that's what inspired me to write this pattern, someone over at Ravelry had made my gift bag in a large format, and thinking "my daughter would love a big bag", but... I don't have enough yarn!  If anyone looked at my yarn stash, they'd say I was crazy, because my bin is full (over-flowing!) But, it's ALL scrap yarn, various colors, fibers, textures, etc. Not enough of one yarn to complete a big project. So instead of heading out the yarn store, I decided to try to use some of this stash up, and try to make the bag in granny squares instead, so here it is! Like I said, this is made from ALL scrap yarns!  I made the big green bag first, I pulled out all of my green toned yarns.  I wanted to make the bag in a wor...

I absolutely love this skull square!  You've probably seen it before in a shawl pattern , where it originally appeared, designed by Kungen Och Majkis  Now, this lovely crochet designer has taken that square and turned it into a super cute skull bag!  I have to try this. Designed By : Stitches and Supper Skill Level: Intermediate (sewing skills required) Materials:  Yarn: Catania; cotton; 137 yds by 1,75 oz or 125 m by 50 gr.  Crochet hook size E 4 Fabric for lining Sewing thread sewing needle Size: Custom Get the Free Pattern!

Are you ready to make a crochet bag?  How about this one?  It's beautiful, has interesting stitch work, gives you the ability to use multiple colors, AND includes charts and written instructions.  The designer has written up this wonderful pattern, and teaches you how to read charts along the way.  Designed By: Maggie Bullock Skill level: Intermediate Materials: Yarn;Bendigo Classic 8 ply, in five colours, Mallard, Cranberry, Guava, Pumpkin and Maize. Here is a link to Bendigo Woollen Mills; 4 balls of different colour, two balls of your main colour crochet hook G/4.00mm yarn needle scissors  stitch markers  fabric for the lining (optional) sewing machine (optional) thread and sewing needle (optional) Get the Free Pattern!

This crochet backpack is super cute, and I'm sure any kid would love it! But you know what, I love it too and I would use it for myself!  First though, it's a bit of a process to get this free pattern.  It is listed in a pattern store, so you have to complete the "purchase" which is free of course, but you will need to enter all of your info, like name and address and create a password.  I ran into a problem, just for a moment though... when it asks for your country, all of the countries listed are European, I'm Canadian, and there's no Canada listed... so I tried US, nope... no US either... so i just used UK, and it worked :)  You will then be taken to a downloadable link and voila! You now have the pattern! Designed By: Yarn Plaza Skill Level : Easy Materials: Katia Capri colour 140 7 balls (double thread).  Crochet hook 4.  Size: height 26cm, width 24cm Get the Free Pattern! Sale-A-Bration alert! For a very limited time...

Here's a clever crochet pattern that I can't wait to make!  I have all of the first aid supplies to fill it, which are hanging out in my bathroom cabinet and fall out every time I open the door, so a case to hold them is a must!  This pattern is also available in a knit version. Designed By: Nancy Anderson Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Red Heart Super Saver Accent: 1 skein 361 Putty OR Red Heart Super Saver: 1 skein 3950 Charcoal  Aunt Lydia's Fashion Crochet size 3: 1 ball each 201 White B and 006 Scarlet C Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5], 3.5mm [US E-4] and 2.25mm [US B-1] Stitch markers Yarn needle Four size 4 black brass sew-on snaps for inner pocket flaps,  two [22 mm] brushed metal buttons for outer flap closure,  matching sewing thread,  needle  straight pins Get the Free Pattern!

Although the colors used in this crochet bag are not quite my style, I really love the design!  I can imagine this bag in neutrals or brown tones to give it a bohemian feel.  This would not be a beginner pattern, and one must have some experience or concept of switching and carrying colors, but the end result is worth it. It's beautiful! Designed By: Drops Design Skill Level : Experienced Materials:  Drops Paris from Garnstudio200 g color no 24, dark gray; 150 g color no 01, apricot; 100 g color no 23, light gray; 100 g color no 06, shocking pink; 100 g color no 17, off white; 50 g color no 41, mustard Crochet Hook size 4.5 mm/US 7 Get the Free Pattern! New Craftsy Class!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and because I love and appreciate all of you, my followers, I want to share all of these perfect heart crochet patterns with you! xoxo.... Get your heart on and be inspired with these lovely crochet heart designs and ideas!  What's great about these, is that usually when you find a great applique or motif, you can think of several things to do with them! 1. Heart Strings Garland by Red Heart 2. Heart Dishcloth by Lily/Sugar n' Cream 3. Heart Ornament by Little Treasures 4. Heart Motif by Addey 5. Heart Frame by Helen Free 6. Valentine Heart Coaster by Red Heart   7. Heart Granny Square by Petals to Picots 8. H eart Motif by Club Crochet 9. Heart Coin Purse by Crochet Treasures 10. Heart Bunting by Happy Berry Crochet 11. Boho Hearts by Cherry Heart 12. Hearts hair Bow by Rebel Skein 13. Flower in a Hear...

Everyone needs great storage for their craft supplies, and if you're like me, you have a lot of hooks, needles, and gadgets!  This great little crochet hook caddy makes wonderful use of recycling old containers to make something very useful!  This is a super easy project that works up very quickly. Designed By : Pamela Bastian Skill Level: Easy Materials: Coffee Container Smaller jar or container to fit inside larger container Blanket Yarn, 80-90 yards Crochet Hook Size 15mm (Q) Glue Gun 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!

A few things about this crochet bag caught my attention!  The designs in the squares are pretty cool for one, I love Nordic patterns.  The squares themselves are easy to assemble with a little bit of sewing knowledge.  And the colors are very well used in the design, also the colors can be interchanged to whatever you want.  This looks like a great way to use up scrap yarns!  The bag itself has a cozy appeal with a lot of eye interest!   This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Carol Meldrum Skill Level: Experienced Materials:  Rowan Wool Cotton in several Colors 4.0mm (G) crochethook Yarn Needle Get the Free Pattern!

I had been approached by a regular customer of mine, a mother of two small children, to create some treat/gift bags for the upcoming birthday of her little girl.  With the Bubble Guppies (kids tv show) as the theme, our first thought was to create character bags for each child.  However, instead we agreed on mermaid tail or fish tail bags, keeping in theme of the tv show, but making the bags similar to one another. (and avoiding any child conflict on wanting another child's bag instead:) ) I am quite pleased with the result, and have decided to share this free pattern with you today! Starting from the bottom up, you will work the tail fin back and forth in short rows, where the first and last row are joined, and continue to work up in rounds.  The top decorative edge is made by using the crocodile stitch, and finally finished off with the simple drawstring. Photos and hdc crocodile stitch tutorial included! Designed By: Farrah Hodgson aka Firene Design...