My Mosaic Crochet Mug Rug is a fun and quick project using just chains, single crochet and double crochet and only one color per row! With the holidays around the corner, these make pretty hostess gifts too, just whip up a set in many colors or stick to a two color scheme and put a pretty bow around them.Now if you've never attempted color-work in your crochet, don't worry! This method requires you to work with one color at a time - no changing colors mid-row; and the chart is easy to read and follow!

My Granny's series features one round granny squares. This makes it really great for using up those tiny bits of yarn in your stash. If you don't need a placemat, use it as a larger doily. You'll need 282 yards of worsted weight yarn. As a placemat, I recommend cotton since it's more durable, but as a doily, acrylic works too. I used Lily Sugar n Cream for my placemat. Alternatively, I recommend WeCrochet Dishie (cotton) or Red Heart Super Saver (acrylic). I have included instructions to make a variety of sizes depending on your preference. This placemat took me about 8.25 hours to complete.

While deciding which way to run with this project, I came up with numerous really fun ideas... but, when it came to actually making them, I knew I wouldn't use any of them. I like my dish cloths simple. Simple is practical! Practical is useable!! The Red Heart Scrubby Cotton works WONDERFUL for this project. The yarn is really easy to work with. I love how well the cotton washes up and I love the vibrant colors available.

This Washcloth is great for the kitchen as a dish cloth, or in the bathroom for a face cloth or wash cloth. You can even wash the pooch with one of these! Make a set of 2 or 3 for a gift.

The Turkey Belly Pot Holder is a fun addition to your Thanksgiving kitchen decor. They are super easy to make and only take a short amount of time. They would make perfect Thanksgiving gifts for friends, co-workers, or even neighbors because they have a handy pocket on the front for adding cookie mix! The Turkey Belly Pot Holder would be fun for baking cookies or pies with the kids or grandkids and especially for Thanksgiving dinners! There is also Christmas versions available!

The Cup of Love Coffee Cozy is an easy and quick crochet pattern! As an added bonus, the heart doubles as a pocket for a gift card or love note! This super sweet cozy is a fabulous gift for Valentine's, anniversaries, Mother's Day, and for teachers too! Designed to fit most to-go cups and tumblers! All you need to make your cozy is 40 yards of WW yarn for the cozy and 20 yards for the heart, making it a fantastic stash buster and instant gratification project! Share your love with this fun and quick crochet project!

Size: Totally Customizable Gauge: 3 dc and 1 row = 2 cm This is the 35th Let's Learn a New Crochet Stitch Pattern Tutorial for the Kitchen Crochet Thursdays! The Granny Square is easily customizable to various sizes and instructions have been included to allow you to make color changes at the end of every round if you would prefer a Rainbow of Color for your Square. You can use the square for a blanket pattern or as a wash cloth or dishcloth. I've included a super simple edging which you can also apply to larger sizes or smaller sizes using this pattern. Photo tutorials have been included to show you close-up where the stitches need to be place. This is worked all in one piece.

Upcycle some t-shirts to create a potholder using this free pattern. To crochet the color block potholder, you'll need t-shirt yarn from two t-shirts (mine were a men's size small), a 12 mm crochet hook, and about 15 minutes. Due to the thickness of t-shirt yarn, the finished potholder requires only one layer is about 7.5 x 8 inches in size. This speedy potholder project is a great way to clean out your closet and get rid of some old t-shirts!

Fruit just seems to perfectly fit the bill when it comes to a crochet coaster pattern. These Fruit Medley Crochet Coasters will keep your summer and spring parties fun and fresh. The different variations make each coaster unique; you can choose to crochet oranges, limes, strawberries, apples, and more. This makes it a great crochet set, and the circular shapes of the fruit lend themselves to the shape of most glasses. This is an easy crochet pattern that would be great for your own home or to bring as a hostess gift.