365 Crochet

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!

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...

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!

What a great idea!  I've used crochet letters often in the past, always writing out a graph for the letter, then I end up throwing it out or losing it, but now, I can check this reference instead!  These letters are useful for so many projects, like blankets, banners, pillows, clothing, scarves, etc. Designed by:  Tamara Kelly/The Moogly Blog Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  US – F, 3.75mm hook; Worsted weight yarn, amounts vary; or any yarn using hook size to match. Size Shown:  3 1/2" tall. Get the Free Pattern!

Crochet a hat and scarf to dress up a bottle for holiday giving or to add color to your shelf of libations. Designed By: Tracie Barrett Skill Level:   Easy Materials: Red Heart Super Saver: 1 skein each 316 Soft White A, 319 Cherry Red B, and 624 Tea Leaf C. Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle stitch marker. Size: Hat measures 2” x 2”; Scarf measures 1” x 18”. Get the Free pattern!