365 Crochet

First, I love the design of the crochet poncho. Second, I love the sharp high contrast color scheme, and third, I love the fringes, tassels, and the tapestry element!  This cute poncho is great for spring, and really, any color combo would look great. This looks like a fun project, if you have lots of time on your hands! Designed By: Julie Farmer Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Red Heart Fashion Soft: 2 (2, 3) balls 9440 Grey Heather A, 2 (2, 2) balls 4603 Cream B, 1 ball 4614 Black C  Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]  2½" (6.5 cm) wide piece of cardboard  Yarn needle Sizes: Small/Medium, Large/Extra Large and 2X/3X Get the Free Pattern!

Ah, I love this hat!  I love when I think I've seen everything, and then something like this comes along and proves me wrong. Plaid has been around forever (thanks to the Scots!), it comes and goes in fashion, yet it remains a timeless piece to any wardrobe. This hat pattern implements plaid, by using tapestry crochet, carrying the unused colors behind the worked colors. It's a great beginner tapestry pattern because the blocks of color are even. I can't wait to make one! Designed By: Whistle & Ivy Skill Level: Intermediate (due to tapesty) Materials:  Medium Weight Yarn (Knit Picks Brava in Red, Wine and Black, plus Dove Heather for pom-pom) I Hook Darning Needle Get the Free Pattern!

Grab some worsted weight yarn and a crochet hook, because these crochet headbands are adorable! This tutorial is a great introduction to tapestry crochet, and results in something cute for everyone. Sized from toddler to adult, you will have no problem making several of these. I especially love the bat! Designed By: Pattern Paradise Skill Level : Easy Materials:  Worsted Weight Yarn; Main Color: Toddler/Child ~ 110 – 120 yards; Adult ~ 140 – 150 yards; Contrasting Color:Toddler/Child ~ 20 yards; Adult ~ 30 yards Hook US H/5.00 mm Hook US I/5.50 mm Tapestry 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!

Wow!  Do you have a lot of time on your hands or looking for something fun to make? Try the Brain Teaser Blanket!  Completely made up of crochet diamonds, you sew them together in alternating color sequences to give this three dimensional effect. Designed By: Jellina Creations Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: yarn in getting 3 consecutive tones; 18 balls boats cotton; 8 of each color over a hemisphere of and 2 balls for loops and edge. hook No. 3  needle Get the Free Pattern!