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Crocheted Flower JewelryAdapt this easy flower crochet pattern with different size crochet hooks and yarns to turn this posy into a necklace, bracelet, headband, and decorative pin.- Recycled Blue Jean Crafts - Easy to Crochet Denim Curtain PatternAdd a touch of denim to any room with these simple to crochet denim curtains. The curtains are made with strips of cut or torn blue jeans. The frayed edges of the strips add texture to the curtains. Crochet a denim curtain for windows and closets.
- Recycled Blue Jean Crafts – Crocheted Placement PatternBlue jeans make durable recycled crafts. Once such craft item is a placement. Round, square or rectangular or oval placements are fun and easy to make.
- Recycled Crocheted Denim HeadbandCrochet a headband from recycled denim jeans. This adorable headband is the perfect accessory when sporting new blue jeans or as an accessory to your favorite jeans. As long as you can single crochet, this easy to make headband will be the hit ....
- Recycled Crocheted Newspaper CurtainsRecycle newspaper into newspaper yarn and crochet unique one-of-a-kind window or doorway curtains. The open weave of the crocheted curtain makes it an ideal window covering for a family room, den or family room.
- How to Recycle Paper and Plastic to Make Crochet Graffiti CraftsCrochet graffiti is a fun craft that repurposes and recycles everyday household items into strands of crochet thread/string. The strands are then crocheted into usable items such as baskets, placemats, handbags and hats.
- Repurposed CD Crafts – Crocheted CD Potholder, Also Known as a TrivetTurn used CD’s into adorable potholder. These easy to crochet potholder, also known as trivets, not only protect the counter or table surface from heat but add a touch of color to the area. This is a great project to use up scrap cotton yarn!
- Green Living: Easy to Crochet Rag HandbagCrochet a rag purse from old clothing, towels, sheets or curtains. These one-of-a-kind purses use a simple single crochet stitch. The strips are connected together with a knot or sewing.
- Free Vintage Crochet Ribbed Collar PatternI remember my great-grandmother crocheting a ribbed collar for me to wear with my Easter dress. After many years of searching for a pattern for the identical crochet ribbed collar pattern, I decided to create my own.
- Easy Crocheted Slouch HatCrochet a slouch hat using 4-ply worsted weight yarn. The pattern is the same as a cloche hat except more rows are added for extra height. Individualize each cloche hat so they are between 8 to 14-inches in length.
- Mardi Gras Crocheted Lace Fingerless GlovesDress up your wrist and forearm with easy to crochet lace fingerless gloves. Many Mardi Gras costumes look great with the addition of lace fingerless gloves. The crochet pattern uses only single crochet stitches ...
- St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Crocheted Headband/Earwarmer ProjectUse my original pattern to create a fun St. Patrick's Day headband. Perfect for adding that required touch of green to any St. Patty's Day celebration!
- How to Crochet a Mini Top HatInstructions on how to crochet a mini top hat. Useful for decoration, steampunk, or fun.
- DIY Crochet Valentine's Decoration and Gift'sI have decided to do things differently for this Valentine's Day. I plan to make almost all of our Valentine's Day decor, treats, cards, and gifts with yarn. I challenge you to do the same.
- Simple and Easy Crochet Bottle Cozy or WristletsCrochet a simple and easy wristlet that can also be used as a wrist warmer, bracelet, ankle warmers, over anklets to add character or on a bottle or coffee cup as a cozy.
- Vintage Crochet Grape Trivet or Hotpad InstructionsWhen I was a very young girl, I remember watching my great grandmother crochet around metal bottle caps. These colorful groupings of grapes were used for trivets or hotpads in the kitchen.
- Green Living: Repurpose Old Sweaters into a Crocheted HeadbandRepurpose old sweaters into wearable headbands. These easy to make headbands can be worn to accessorize your favorite outfit or as an ear warmer in the winter.
- Easy Broomstick Lace Market Bag InstructionsA very simple, easy and fast pattern for a market bag is one made using broomstick lace. Broomstick lace is a simple crochet stitch that uses a crochet hook and a special needle called a jiffy pin.
- Green Living: Repurpose Old Wool Sweaters into a Crocheted Felted PurseCrochet a felted purse from an old wool sweater. The purse will look very large during the crocheting process but will shrink and felt in hot water after the purse is complete.
- Valentine’s Day Homemade Crocheted Neck Warmer for that Special ManFinding that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special man is very simple if you know how to crochet a simple single crochet stitch. Make that special man a neck warmer using a yarn that either compliments his coat or his favorite color.
- How to Make Crocheted Cat ToysYou can have endless hours of fun playing with a kitten while they interact with playthings like crocheted cat toys, which can be easily made at home.
- Green Living: Crocheted Pet Bed Made From Recycled SheetsSave those old sheets and make a new washable pet bed! Crochet a pet bed using 2-inch strips of sheets and a single crochet stitch. Any color and any size sheet will work for this project.
- Cotton Kitchen Towel with a Button Crochet PatternEvery kitchen needs a towel that hangs from the handle on a drawer, the refrigerator handle or from the handle on a stove. Step away from the ordinary and crochet a kitchen towel from 100 percent cotton yarn.
- Green Living: Crocheted Bobble Rug Made from Repurposed Blue JeansSave those old jeans and make a new washable, heavy-duty bobble rug! Crochet a bobble rug using 1-inch strips of denim fabric and a single crochet stitch.
- Crocheted Snood Instructions, Also Known as a ScoodieCrochet a snood, also known as a scoodie. A snood is a combination scarf and hood. The snood is put on over the head and rests around the neck like a cowl neck.
- Green Living: Fashionable Leg Warmers from Old SweatersBring fashion to your ankles with crocheted leg warmers. This retro craft is an excellent way to repurpose old cotton or cotton blend sweaters into a fashion statement for your legs.
- Green Living: Make a Purse from an Old Wool SweaterGo ‘green’ and crochet a purse from an old wool sweater. This eco-friendly craft is fun to make and simple enough for a beginner.
- Keeping Warm in Winter: CrochetingHow do you keep warm in winter? I keep warm by crocheting, and I taught myself how to crochet when I was just 11 years old from a pamphlet printed in 1962!
- I Crochet My Way Through the Snow SeasonThat’s right, I am a closet crochet-er. It’s more like I used to be, as I threw in the towel and more recently decided that there was going to be no more shame in my happy hooking game.
- Winter CrochetingCrocheting is a great winter hobby and my favorite hobby. It allows me to sit back on cold winter days and do something even when I don't feel like going outside. It's also a great way to stay warm during the cold winter months.
- Yes, You Can Knit or Crochet Last Minute Christmas Gifts that Look GreatYou had the best of intentions to create handmade holiday gifts this year but time is ticking down and you haven’t even bought your yarn. These ideas will allow you to knit or crochet a gift (or more) each night.
Crocheting Through the WinterI spend the worst days of winter curled up by the fire crocheting. It's fun and useful too!- Crocheting: My Favorite Winter HobbyCrocheting as a hobby.
Hobby Adjustments for Aging SeniorsIt can be frustrating when physical problems present challenges when trying to enjoy hobbies. But just learn to make adjustments or explore new hobbies, instead of giving up.- How to Crochet AppliquesIf you prefer small portable crocheting objects that don't require much yarn or time, you'll probably love crocheting appliques or motifs. Here's how.
- Cord for Jewelry and Other Crafts - 4 More Ways to Make ItUsing simple strands of fiber it's possible to make some really beautiful cords for your jewelry or other crafty uses. In the companion article to this one I described four different ways to make cord. Here are another four.
- Simple Holiday Gifts to Knit or CrochetSometimes the best gift is one that's homemade. If you crochet or knit there are many different gifts that are simple, besides fun to make that can be done quickly.
- Crocheting with ThreadDiscover the joy of crocheting with thread, as items made from thread crochet are both stunning and practical. If you love to crochet, but find that yarn is too heavy and bulky, you'll love the smooth feeling of working with thread crochet.
- Quick and Easy Handmade Holiday Gifts to Knit or CrochetWant to make handmade gifts this holiday season but have limited time? Here are a few fast and fun projects the people on your list will love to receive.
- Hairpin Lace for the HolidaysI've been crocheting for over 30 years but only recently have I started working on hairpin lace. It's a fabulous craft for the holidays!
