This ball is fun and easy to make using recycled plastic bags (“Plarn”) and a large hook. It's great for beginners and experienced crocheters - along with the written instructions there is a video tutorial, too! Kids will love to play indoors and out with this light and soft ball. (Video tutorial includes how to cut plastic bags to create the plarn (yarn made out of plastic bags) ) Several color variations (rainbow, stripe in the middle, speckled) are also explained in instructions.
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Give Baby a Crocheted Place to Play
Even babies love a bit of modern crochet! This soft and cozy play mat is perfect for tummy time and playing on the floor. Worked with super bulky yarn (or several strands of blanket yarn) and a jumbo crochet hook, you can make this in just one hour from start to finish.
Textured Ridges Baby Blanket
"The Textured Ridges Baby Blanket is a snuggly warm blanket for super bulky yarn. Beginners will find the simple pattern easy to master after working a few rows. And, it is a great pattern for more advanced crocheters who want a fun and relaxing project. If you use a tweedy yarn, you will get a blanket with a wintery tweedy look. Choosing a solid color yarn works well too and makes the blanket look soft and squishy. The free pattern includes one special stitch that is explained in the instructions. "
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”
Rainbow Dress Free Crochet Pattern
This simple crocheted rainbow dress is darling and absolutely adorable. It is bold and bright, colorful and inspiring. The Rainbow Dress Free Crochet Pattern comes in three different sizes. It is designed for kids of age 2-3, 3-5 and 6-8. It's simple, as it's just striped dress with very easy to make top, but it looks stunning. This project is perfect for beginners and for those who want to make a beautiful Christmas gift for a little princess. Different color choices will give you different darling little dresses. Have fun making some really cute and easy crochet dresses for a special little girl. Thanks Emily Keenan for sharing this free crochet pattern.The link for the free pattern is provided below photo. Happy crocheting.
Bandana Scarf Bib
The Bandana Scarf Bib is a multi-use drool bib that is soft cotton and double thick for extra protection. And it's multi-use too - unfold it into a burp cloth or wipe cloth to clean up spills and spit up on the go! The Bandana Scarf Bib is essentially a fancy washcloth. Fold it in half and use the button (or Velcro) and it's a trendy drool bib for kids 6-18 mths old. Unfolded, it's perfect for emergency cleanups, or as a burp cloth. Hang it right where you need it from that loop too! Making this easy pattern will teach you how to increase and decrease in crochet moss stitch - and of course, there will be a video tutorial too! Safety First: Remove ANY bib before bedtime or nap time. Do not leave child unattended while using a bib. This pattern includes one large button. If preferred, you can substitute a bit of sew-in Velcro, or safety snaps.