Crochet a cute backpack upcycled from old socks. This is a neat way to reuse your old and unwanted materials. Start out by turning the socks into yarn and then working your way into the crochet backpack.

The yarn I used is called Caron Simply Soft in Gold Ombre. I love the flow of the shades of gold and orange. It reminds me of a goldfish with the reflection from the water shimmering on it. I put the skill for this pattern at easy because it is basically rows of repeat with increases. And I think you will find that it stitches up pretty fast.

A beautiful 8" x 8" afghan block with photo tutorial.

If you are looking for a textured purse pattern, but you are too lazy sewing things and add a lining, this Handy Dandy pencil case pattern just fit for you to try. It's also perfect to use as a cosmetic bag and keep your crochet hooks. "This is an alternative crochet pattern who hates sewing lining to a crochet bag and purses. But this pencil case is thick enough to hold the stuff in it even without the lining

Of all the crochet purse patterns out there, this is the simplest one you'll find. The Single Skein Market Bag is a double-crochet purse that even beginners out there can make. The double-crochet stitch means that this bag will end up being very roomy and perfect for shopping. This crochet pattern also includes a suggestion for how to make and apply a pretty crochet flower, if you want to add an accent. You can add an optional liner, but it isn't necessary

Tea Time uses Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter mini-skein pack in Tea Time and Mad Hatter full size skein in White Rabbit to create a playful scarf of speckled stripes. Each colored stripe is smaller than the last, and each white stripe is smaller than the last. The look of this crochet wrap is beautiful and great for your next tea party or evening out! So grab your Wonderland Yarns and your hook and make your new favorite wrap!

The Granny Square Kid’s picnic blanket is just the pattern to create a cute, snuggly blanket that you can use so many ways. Toss it over the back of an armchair for decorative purposes, bring it out for a picnic, or, like the name says - give it to your kids. You make this pattern by working in squares, which makes it a fun project to take with you on the go. You don't have to carry the whole blanket with you, but can carry it in squares until you're ready to work all the squares together into the finished project.

This Sturdy Numbered Die with foam block can be made in under 60 minutes and can be used right away to either teach your children numbers or play games with them. It is a perfect beginner project that uses only single crochet and surface crochet. The foam block is usually used for flower pots, but can be switch out with polyfill or an old t-shirt in case you want the die to be used by babies.

Upcycling is not only an amazing thing to do to help our world be a better place, you can make some awesome things too! With just a pair of old jeans and a crochet hook you can make this cute little clutch bag that will go everywhere and anywhere with you. The pattern teaches you how to make the yarn from old jeans and then how to crochet it into a beautiful and unique clutch bag.

A while back I created the Hoodie Cowl, and ever since I have been wanting to create a hooded cape based on it. I finally have, and it's everything I hoped it would be! The hood still has the cable running up the back, and the cape features 3 cables, one on the back, and one on each of the front edges. The cape can be completed with 3 skeins of Lion Brand Scarfie. Enjoy!