If you're new to the Tunisian crochet stitch, you can hone your skills while you make a Practice Makes Perfect Tunisian Potholder. This crochet potholder is thick and resistant to heat, which is exactly what you need in a potholder. The Tunisian stitch makes this potholder strong and long-lasting. You'll love the homemade look of this basic crochet potholder pattern. Practice your stitch and gain a valuable kitchen item that you can use every day.
It's one thing to have your kitchen towels hanging over the over door. It's another thing to work up this Hanging Crochet Towel Topper to add your own touch to what seems like a simple kitchen accessory. Kitchen towels are a necessity for cooking, baking, and doing dishes, but it's even better to have some that are all your own. Crochet your own towel toppers in any color to match the rest of the fabric of the towel, your kitchen walls, or even your dishware.
You will love the look of this set of coasters on your coffee table. Make these for yourself or as a gift. This pattern uses a worsted weight #4 cotton yarn. What makes the set unique is that the pattern includes 2 designs to make a set of 4 coasters. Both coasters use the sames stitches (double crochet and single crochet) but the placement of those stitches is what makes the 2 coasters patterns different.
The crochet Nordic Textured Crochet coasters is the perfect quick stash busting crochet project. They are easy to make, offers a great look and keeps those coffee spills of your wooden tables. They can easily be washed and used over and over. Quick easy crochet project using your left over yarn. When creating this pattern I wanted to create a quick crochet pattern for my ever growing yarn stash! I'm always keeping those small skeins in case I need them.
Turn any boring paperclip into an essential (and adorable) desk accessory. Whether or not you work in a classroom, it's impossible to resist the adorable Teacher's Favorite Paperclip. It's super easy to turn any silver paperclip into this cute apple paperclip using just a little bit of scrap cotton yarn and a jumbo paperclip. Simply crochet the apple and sew it onto the paperclip to complete this free crochet pattern. It's a great back-to-school gift for teacher friends.
Dishcloths are always handy items to have around the kitchen, so why not try making this Quick Navy Star Crochet Dishcloth? With the final project shaped like a five-point star, this crochet dishcloth is sure to stand out from all of your other dishcloths. If you complete the pattern and find that you love the design so much, you can also choose to use your project as an elegant decorative mat for a vase or household ornament. With so many options, you can't go wrong! Find out how quick and easy this free pattern is to make.
If you know how to crochet granny squares, you'll be able to tackle this crochet dishcloth pattern. The Sweet Cupcake Dishcloth is an easy and practical crochet pattern for beginners that takes a granny square and finishes it off with a fancy scalloped edging. Bright and vivid, the colors remind you of a child's birthday party and of sugary sweet cupcakes and icing. Hang these crochet dishcloths in your kitchen as simple decorations or make multiples to use as coasters and as hot pads.
These washcloths were originally named "slanted shell" but they actually use the Suzette Stitch pattern - a combination of simple single crochet's and double crochet's. This stitch pattern is one of my favorites! The combination of the two stitches together creates a nice cushion, and also a great texture. The beautiful feminine shell stitch here makes this the perfect gift for her or just for yourself! These would also make a wonderful gift for mom this Mother's Day! You'll need about 45 minutes to work one up.
I love these potholders because they are easy to make and can be completed in just a couple of hours or less. They also make great gifts - perfect for housewarmings, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc. This pattern uses a combination of the star stitch and half double crochet worked into the back loop only to create a really elegant pattern that is sure to be a beautiful addition to any kitchen. The potholders are worked in the round which creates the double layer of thickness that I love.
