We all know how boring it can be sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office. Why not fill that time with a craft? This Forever Crochet Bracelet is super simple and can be made in less than an hour.
Easy crochet patterns like this are great for beginners and only require one skein of yarn. You can use this adorable project to help your kids make DIY friendship bracelets for their friends. You can also use the pattern to make stocking stuffers for your grandkids this Christmas. They make great gifts!

We all know teenagers can be hard to shop for. With so many changing interests, how could you possibly keep up? Let alone, know what to MAKE for them! That's where the Fringe Clutch Bag comes in. This is the perfect little present you can make for that teen or tween in your life who loves getting dressed up. This little purse is crocheted in a rectangle with a half circle flap closing the bag. What really makes this bag modern though, is the delicate fringe detail and fun tassel attached to the edge.

Fast. Easy. Cute. Can you even GET a better crochet project than that? Oh.. how about beginner friendly?! This dishcloth might just be the best thing you make this week. Pull out some scrap cotton yarn. Hold 2 strands together and work a simple crochet stitch. Changing out one strand of yarn at a time creates a really pretty gradient effect. This looks great in red, white and blue but would also work for other holidays or just as a fun stash busting project!

These slippers are super easy and fast to make! Perfect for a beginner, they use a very simple design that can be worked up in under an hour! The pattern uses medium worsted weight yarn (size 4) and size H crochet hook. Written in many sizes, just find your size and get started! Enjoy the free pattern! Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn (4)- I used Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn (less than a skein, about 130 yards. H hook, 5.00 mm Blunt needle

Learn how to make a rug with t-shirt yarn craft ideas with this how to crochet tutorial. This smart and chic DIY rug will take five hours to make and works up relatively quickly for a project of its size due to the bulky yarn. The Lacy Doily T-Shirt Yarn Rug would make a fantastic addition to any room in your home. The design is delicate and bright while the t-shirt yard is sturdy enough to stay put. This easy crochet pattern is a great beginner project and could easily be created out of t-shirt yard you made yourself, as well.

Are your pants missing pockets? Or are they too shallow? Learn how to create your own pockets with this free crochet pattern and tutorial! this basic and beginner friendly DIY project is perfect for any crocheter and works with worsted weight yarn. It can work up quickly. Working with simple stitches, the single crochet, any color will look great in your wardrobe! Learn to Yarn Punk any of your clothing to be able to carry more in your pockets!

Washing dishes will be a delight with this crochet scrubby by your side! This intermediate crochet pattern uses nylon netting to scrub away at pots and pans.

From the blogger: It's time to think about unique gift ideas, and homemade gifts are the best! These are my version of crocheted pot scrubbies made from nylon netting. They make fabulous handmade gifts! I plan on adding them to gift bags along with measuring spoons, cooking utensils, pot holders, and a recipe book. The nylon netting can be found at your local fabric store. One half yard of netting per scrubby is more than sufficient. Make something unique!

This Quick and Easy Crochet Dishcloth uses single crochet stitches. This crochet pattern is easy to read and is perfect for beginners. Great way to practice learning stitches. Only use 100% cotton yarn to create dishcloths. The finished project is 10 inches by 10 inches roughly. There is no border around this dishcloth, but you may add one if you wish. I used Sugar and Cream cotton yarn in the color sage in the photograph. Enjoy the pattern!

Adorable mini hanging baskets are great for your wall or your desk. Besides being cute these baskets are the perfect scrap yarn project requiring less than 1 ounce of your favorite worsted weight yarn. These baskets are so useful and can be made even sturdier by putting them around a small can. Use them to hang your hooks in your crafts space or hold your pens on your desk. They can also be folded down and made even mini-er!