What's so great about a waffle stitch dishcloth? The waffle stitch dishcloth feels dense without actually being dense. There is enough space between stitches for the dishcloth to dry quickly. The raised post stitches give the dishcloth some great texture with scrubbing power! If you need a flatter surface for cleaning, the smoother side of the dishcloth is perfect for that. With this simple, yet beautiful border, it would be a great addition in a spa gift basket or look lovely hanging in your shower as a washcloth.

Next, this animal coaster is a fun and a bit naughty way to keep your table safe from your hot coffee cup. Overall, crocheting is whimsical, and these felines are whimsy personified.

Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. Made in a cotton yarn, it works well as a trivet, a washcloth, or a potholder. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too! The pattern uses only 2 different stitches, and includes photos and instructions for both stitches. There is also a link to a full tutorial for the linked double crochet stitch. It doesn't use a lot of yarn, so is a great for using up scraps.

Although this was meant to be a potholder, this platypus can also be a funny coaster for your table. Made to protect your hands when handling hot dishes, it can also decorate and protect a wooden table against hot drinks or spilt water. The pattern is about 11.4″ long and 7″ wide, so you have to modify it slightly to make it smaller or use thin yarn.

Who doesn't love handmade potholders? They could be the perfect project for beginner crocheters to practice their stitches while making something useful for their home. This pattern will match a contemporary kitchen and add color to it. The wave stitch is very easy to work and you can make a couple while you watch television. The potholder is first made into a big square and then folded and seamed for the diagonal effect. No increases or decreases are used in the pattern. Cool, isn't it?

This cute owl patten was meant to be an applique, but there is no reason you can't use it as an animal coaster for small glasses. You can also add a round or two to make in slightly bigger.

Introducing your best Valentine's Day Gift Ever. Meet the Crochet Bottle Cover - Valentine Wine Cozy. Pair it with a bottle of wine and these free Love Coupons and your gift giving is complete! Do you ever want to give that just perfect gift to the love of your life.. but you just want it to be easy? My friends, you are going to love, love, love today's post. Pop in a bottle of your favorite wine and prepare to impress your love.

Add a touch of personality to any room with this simple crochet table runner pattern. Each square can be crocheted in less than an hour. Join them together in your favorite layout and you have a gorgeous handmade home decor accent piece. The crochet squares with the colors changing each round creates a pretty flower motif. I used four different colors of yarn to create this attractive look. Since this reminded me of a flower, I thought the solid color squares should be in a complimentary green color.

While it's been a while since we looked at some mandalas, let's explore this mandala-inspired spring rug. In particular, I like the edging that's such a contrast to the inner circles.