Crochet Water Balloons

Want to try something new this summer? Try working up some Crochet Water Balloons! These have the same effect as traditional water balloons but without the waste and cleanup of broken water balloon strips. User a super bulky yarn for extra squish and absorbency and you'll be amazed at how fun these crocheted water balloons are! Plus, this way you'll be saving money and trips to the store for more water balloons since you can just reuse these as often as you want.

From the Blogger: "Did you know that you can crochet water "balloons"? These water balloons are awesome! By making them with Bernat Blanket Brights, you get classically colorful water balloons that are super absorbent and squishy! This also means that they are washable, reusable, dryer safe, latex free, and eco friendly. No more spending time filling water balloons- just drop these in a bucket of water and you are ready to go! Make them for some summer fun or for your next summer craft fair.

5 Minute Water Balloons

5 Minute Water Balloons This crochet pattern will help you create some fun crochet water balloons for Summer water fights. The water balloons work up quickly and use only 25 yards of super bulky blanket yarn each. The reusable water balloons are eco-friendly, they don't need to be filled up and leave no mess behind. Simply dip in water and throw! Key Points Beginner skill level USA terminology 3 pages long Progress photos Basic crochet stitches (SC, DC, DC2TOG, CH, SL ST, MR) No sewing Written crochet pattern Thoroughly tested pattern Yarn Info Weight - Super Bulky / Super Chunky / #6 Brand - Marriner get cosy blanket yarn Total - 25 yards each Supplies - Crochet hook 8mm - Super bulky / Super chunky / #6 yarn - Scissors Finished Size Height 4.75” x Width 3.5”

Chunky Crochet Gilet Hoody

This pattern is for sizes 12 months - 12 years and is beginner friendly. It can be worked up quickly using chunky yarn and the pattern is simple and easy to follow written in US terms. The Gilet is made in one piece, sewing the shoulders and adding the hood. It is great for a first project or for those still new to the craft. I have added instructions for pockets (There is no pocket instructions in size 12m). Buttons are optional and are easily added. The overall finish is chunky, bouncy and soft. The front lapels and hood will be oversized and will drape for comfort and ease. The stitches used are HDC (Half double crochet) FPDC (Front post double crochet) BPDC (Back post double crochet) stitch explanations will be explained in pattern. The yarn used for this pattern is - Wendy with wool - Super chunky in PETAL Materials: Crochet hook: 10mm Stitch markers Super chunky yarn -approx. 380 yards for 12 months -approx. 500 yards for size 2/3T -approx. 610 yards for size 4/5 T -approx. 750 yards for 6/8 -approx. 900 yards for 10/12 Gauge: 10 Stitches x 14 Rows 10cm/4" Circumference in inches: 12 months - 22" 2-3 years - 26" 4-5 years - 28" 6-8 years 32” 10-12 years 34”

Bunny Dolls Onesie

This crochet pattern is for an adorable bunny dolls onesie. The dolls onesie buttons up the front and features a bunny themed hood and bushy tail. The doll clothes are suitable for 18' child sized dolls. Yarn Aran (weight 4) yarn. I used Stylecraft special aran. The following amounts are based on a 5mm hook. Add on approx 10g of A and B if your using a 5.5mm hook. white - 110g (216m/237yd) pink - 15g (30m/33yd) Total - 125g (246m/270yd) ⭐️ Supplies you will need - Crochet hook 5mm (H-8) / 5.5mm (I-9) - Tapestry needle - Aran yarn - Scissors - 18' child doll - 2'-3' pompom - 3 x 9.5mm buttons This pattern is easy level. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know basic crochet stitches as well as being able to work in back loops. There is minimum sewing involved. The pattern is 7 pages long and gauge information, progress photos and finished sizes.

Balloons Baby Beanie

"This baby hat is sized for newborns and can be created in under an hour. While producing an impressive baby beanie, it is easy to create, utilizing a chart to demonstrate the colourwork. With different coloured balloons on a pale cream background, this baby beanie is an ideal gift for a newborn baby and is very easy to create. It requires only a small amount of yarn, meaning you can use up scraps and create a beautiful present. It would also make an ideal project to make and sell or give as a gift for a baby shower."

Bowtiful 18 Doll Dress

This crochet pattern is for a bowtiful doll dress and a matching bow hairband. The doll clothes are suitable for 18' child sized dolls. Yarn Aran (weight 4) yarn. I used Stylecraft special aran. The following amounts are based on a 5mm hook. Add on approx 10g of A and B if your using a 5.5mm hook. A - Fondant - 56g (110m/121yd) B - Silver - 16g (32m/35yd) Total - 72g (142m/156yd) Supplies you will need - Crochet hook 5mm (H-8) / 5.5mm (I-9) - Tapestry needle - Aran yarn - Scissors - 18' child doll - 15mm buttons x 2 This pattern is easy level. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know basic crochet stitches to complete the pattern. There is minimum sewing involved to attach the bows.

Free Sparkly Scarf and Hat Crochet Patterns

These Free Sparkly Scarf and Hat Crochet Patterns would make a perfect gift set for the little girl in your life who loves all things shiny and sparkly! The fun part about these patterns is that you can complete the whole set with one skein of yarn, an H crochet hook, and a yarn needle for the ends. You'll need to know how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, v-stitch, and slip stitch for this project. This is a lovely little project to complete, and any child would feel lucky to have this set!