365 Crochet

Well, this is a strange looking pattern... and you know?  I love strange things!  This odd looking creature caught my eye right away, As I was scrolling through patterns, I briefly passed this one, and I'm pretty sure my exact words were, "Wait, wait, wait, ... what was that!?"  So I scrolled back and started giggling. I mean, this thing is adorable!  As I started reading the pattern details, it got even better, because this creature is a total stash buster!  What a great way to start a new year, by ridding yourself of bits of yarn from the past.  I seriously can't wait to try this one!  This is a Ravelry download. Designed By : Sharon Maher Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  4 Seasons Marvel 8ply (DK) 100% Acrylic 60g/170m, 2.1oz/186yds MC Fuschia #1068  1 ball Crazy Yarn, assorted yarns knotted together 170m, 186yds  Small quantity DK white yarn 3 mm crochet hook (US C or D)  5 mm crochet hook (US 8)  Woo...

Check out this beauty!  This is definitely something that I want to make after the holidays when I have some time on my hands! I am pretty sure that this is the prettiest crochet mandala that I've seen so far. What I love about this project, besides a finished piece of art for your home, is the fact that I can use up a lot of my spare yarn and get creative with color. (This is a Ravelry download.) Designed By: Dawn McIntyre Skill Level: Intermediate Materials Yarn (any) Crochet Hook to match Yarn Yarn Needle to sew in ends 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!

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...

Need a new bag?  Make your own!  Here's a great pattern for a bag made of crochet granny squares.  This is another awesome stash buster project as it looks great in any color scheme.  I love the randomness of it, because sometimes, random = amazing! Designed By : Marinke Slump/ A Creative Being Skill Level:  Easy Materials: yarn (Softfun Batik cotton/acrylic yarn by Scheepjeswol) matching crochet hook (4mm) darning needle to sew in the ends pair of scissors Get the Free Pattern!