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!

Everyone needs a beautiful chevron crochet throw blanket (aka afghan!) and here's a wonderful pattern and tutorial to get you started!  I really like the chevron pattern, it's simple to make, and you can have a lot of fun playing with color!  The best afghans that I've ever made, seem to come from scrap yarn and miscellaneously putting colors together, so I think that this may be my next project! Designed By:  Jeanne Steinhilber Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Bernat Super Value; Color A – Winter White; Color B – Teal Heather; Color C – Honey; Color D – Aqua – 2 Skeins; Color E – Dark Heather Crochet Hook 5.0 mm (H) Yarn Needle Size:  50″ x 64″ 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!

This is where I sleep. I'm inviting you into my personal space today because I want to show you my headboard!  I'm so excited about this because my headboard is of course... crocheted. I gave my room a makeover a few months ago, and I'm still looking for some pieces to complete the look, like a cool chandelier, and some type of large artwork... I haven't found anything "perfect for me" yet, but it will come in time, I'm sure. My headboard used to be on that list.  I originally wanted a big white upholstered headboard.  I love the way they look, so classy, sophisticated and cozy.  And they're really expensive!  After already dropping a pile of $$$ on decorating the rest of my new house and developing my yard, a big lavish headboard was just not in my budget. And I'm cheap? No.... not cheap, I prefer to save my money for fun and yarn (and landscaping)!  Most of my home decor is second hand finds, that I either re-finish or things that I actual...

The Christmas holidays are such a busy time for me, with having an excited 4 year old, keeping my house in order, preparing and planning gifts, meals, trips, and above most, crocheting custom orders and supplying a local boutique with my wears.  It was so much, that I was cramming items in right up until Christmas eve!  And I was exhausted!  And I thought that I couldn't wait to get a break from crocheting for once!  And here I am, three days later, feeling the urge to crochet.... I don't have much yarn left, nothing but scraps and the last thing I feel like doing this week is shopping!  So, this pattern is one that I'm sure I can pull off with my bits of yarn colors and looks pretty fabulous at the same time!   Designed By : Bernat Design Studio Skill Level: Easy Materials: Bernat Super Value, Worsted weight; in 5 colors. Crochet Hook size G6/4.0mm Crochet Hook Size H8/5.0mm Get the Free Pattern!

I got a really great deal on this Bernat Blanket Yarn, so I stocked up on a few balls.  I made several beautiful pillows, and had one ball left.  I had so much fun with this yarn that I felt like trying to make something different.  That's where the pattern for my Fast Blanket Mittens came from.   I still had quite a bit of yarn left and decided to make a hat.   The Blanket Yarn is very soft, but holds its shape very well, so the fedora came to mind!  I've attempted many fedoras in the past, and they only work with a stiff or thick yarn to keep the shape of the brim and the puckering at the top.  Not only was this hat fun, it was very quick to work up!  Enjoy :) Designed By : Farrah Hodgson aka Firene Skill Level: Easy Materials: Size 6 Super Bulky Yarn; Bernat Blanket Yarn, 1 ball Vintage White; 10.5oz/300g; 220 yds/201m; (you will have some left over) Size 8.0mm crochet hook Stitch Marker (optional) Size: Adult head Gauge: ...

Do you need mittens, and need them NOW?!  Well, if you have about an hour of time, a ball of super bulky yarn and a big hook, you can have new mittens today!  These mittens work up super quickly, and they are very cozy and warm!  I've been using a lot of this type of blanket yarn lately, for accent pillows for my home and I love working with it.  There's a certain gratification that comes with finishing a project quickly and admiring your work.  I fell in love with this yarn so much for its softness and ease, that I wanted mittens of the same texture.  This is an incredibly easy pattern, only requires one ball of yarn (which will actually make more than one pair of mittens), there are only 21 rounds, and requires basic crochet knowledge. These mittens also make great gifts! (Christmas is around the corner) , and these are a wonderful item to make for charity, as they work up so fast, that you could make several pairs in a day.  To sum it up, t...

This pretty crochet pillow kind of works up like my Pin Laced Hat  Pattern!   Using soft Bernat Blanket yarn, you can quickly create this pillow and have it displaying all of its beauty on your favorite piece of furniture. Designed By: Bernat Skill Level: Easy Materials: Bernat Blanket (10.5 oz/300 g; 258 yds/234 m) Vintage White (10006) 2 balls Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.  16” [40.5 cm] square pillow form. Size:  Approx 16” [40.5 cm] square Get the Free Pattern!

Show some love with this lovely heart scarf!  By using simple bobbles, you will give this scarf some nice hearty texture. Designed By:  Yarnspiations Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Bernat Satin (100 g/3.5 oz; 182 m/200 yds) 04705 (Crimson) 3 balls Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook Size:  Approx 7 x 65 ins [18 x 165 cm] Get the Free Pattern!

Get ready for the fall season with Bernat Harvest Colors. With this free crochet bag pattern you can make a tote perfect for autumn. Bamboo straight handles are used for the perfect addition to this bag. Designed By: Bernat Skill Level: Intermediate Materials : Bernat® Super Value Harvest Colors (197 g / 7 oz)OR Bernat® Worsted Harvest Colors (400 g / 14 oz) 1 ball: (Redwood Heather). Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Purchased Bamboo straight handles 12 ins [30.5 cm] long. Size: Approx 15 x 12 ins [38 x 30.5 cm]. Get the Free Pattern!