If you crochet, chances are you have bits of yarn lying around that are too small to use for most projects. Well now you can use this beginner crochet pattern to clean out your yarn stash! The Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan is a simple and easy way for avid crocheters to make something beautiful out of all the leftover yarn they have laying around. This granny stripe blanket looks great thrown over your sofa or on the end of your bed.
The Fast Care Package Throw is colorful, fun, and very fast to crochet - which makes it perfect for care packages! Whether it's a homesick kid off at college or a friend going through a hard time, sending love you can literally wrap yourself up in is always a very good thing. There are several tricks that make the Fast Care Package Throw so fast to crochet! First and foremost, it's made with 3 strands of yarn all held together. Use all the same color or mix and match to customize this throw! Secondly, the fringe is built right in, so there's no border or edging to make and no ends to weave in. Let's say that again: No. Ends. At. All. Love that! All you do is crochet, cut, and turn - and before you know it, you'll have a Fast Care Package Throw to send to someone special!
The Snowman Belly Pot Holder is a fun addition to your winter kitchen decor. They are super easy to make and only take a short amount of time. They would make perfect holiday gifts for teachers,co-workers, or even neighbor because they have a handy pocket on the front for adding cookie mix! The Snowman Belly Pot Holder would be fun for baking cookies or pies with the kids or grandkids and especially for Christmas dinners! There is also a Santa version available!
Add some modern farmhouse style to your kitchen or bathroom with these easy crochet country towels. You only need to know how to single crochet and chain to create the spider stitch which give this beautiful texture. Made with 100% cotton these towels are as sturdy as they are beautiful. Use them in the kitchen as dish towels or in the bathroom as hand towels. Pair the towels with the Crochet Country Dishcloths for a perfect housewarming gift.
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Difficulty Level: Beginner
Crochet Hook: J/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials List
100 % cotton yarn
Keep your new grandchild warm with this Pink Daisy Crocheted Baby Blanket. This fuzzy blanket is the perfect thing to wrap your baby in when putting her in a car carrier or stroller. You could also rock your little one to sleep swaddled in it. These cute free crochet patterns can be done with any crochet gauge. The blanket looks adorable in pink but can also be done in other colors to match your baby's nursery. These crochet baby blankets makes a wonderful homemade gift for a baby shower too!
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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Yarn Weight: Other
Crochet Gauge: It doesn't really matter. As long as each square is the same.
Finished Size: Any size you like
Toss on this modern crochet triangle scarf to head out to the desert, the mountains, or just the grocery store. This free Caron Cakes crochet pattern takes all the stress out of choosing colors because the skein does it for you! It's a perfect one skein crochet project and a great and inexpensive DIY gift idea. The simple increases and decreases make this scarf pattern appropriate for a confident beginner. This free pattern includes a chart as well.
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Difficulty Level: Easy
Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Finished Size: 70x14"
Mimic the look of the mistake rib knitting stitching pattern by combining stitches of different heights and working in the back loop with this free crochet hat pattern. When crocheted with wool, the Faux Mistake Rib Easy Crochet Hat can accommodate a range of free hat pattern sizes. This warm and wonderful hat pattern makes a charming cap and will do its best to fight off the cold this winter. You could easily create this crocheted hat pattern in a variety of colors. The thick, cute, and universal look makes it an easy hat pattern to make for the whole family. If you wanted to spice this hat up a bit, you could add a crocheted flower to the brim or even sew on a patch from your favorite sports team.
The rags in your scrap pile can find new life with this Brilliant DIY Rag Rug. This simple but inspiring DIY rug can be made from old T-shirts, your favorite cardigan with the gaping hole in it, or your child's outgrown pair of leggings. Not only is this a great way to re-purpose old fabric, it's a great chance to relive the memories attached to those old rags. Whatever combination of fabrics you come up with, this beginner crochet pattern is easy to follow and will leave you with a stunning rug ideal for a bathroom or entryway.
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Estimated Cost: Under $10
Time to Complete: Weekend project
Materials: Fabric
Primary Technique: Crochet
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Project Type: Make a Project
You are about to crochet the cutest, fastest crochet star you've ever seen. It is easy and quick to make and you can use it as an ornament, in place of a bow on a gift, or as an embellishment on a hat or really anything. Best of all, it uses hardly any yarn, so you can make it out of stash yarn. Who doesn't love that? Let's spread that holiday cheer and get started!
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Difficulty Level: Easy
Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
The There You Go Throw is a two tone join as you go blanket made of 6-inch squares - graphic, eye-catching, and so much fun to crochet! Fans of My Big Fat Greek Wedding might understand the inspiration for the name! When I was trying to come up with a name (always the hardest part!), I was talking to some friends about how it reminded me so much of Greek graphic patterns - especially the colors! - and the movie came up. My friend Terri loves it as much as I do, and we decided to quote the character Gus, who loves to explain how things are Greek (even things that aren’t), and always ends it with ”…there you go!” Much like some of Gus’s explanations, this blanket isn’t Greek, but it is join as you go (aka quick to crochet), based on the basic granny square, and ready to make in any size desired for the perfect gift or personal pick-me-up - so There You Go!
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Difficulty Level: Easy
Crochet Hook: K/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge: Each square is 6" x 6"
Finished Size: Blanket Size Shown: 36" x 48" before border; customizable
Materials List
US-K, 6.5mm hook
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