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.
Our youngest, Mark, is turning 7 this month. Since he loves dinosaurs, I thought it would be fun to make a dinosaur blanket for him and share the pattern with you all. I hope you love it as much as Mark does! You'll need an I/5.5mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn in gray, two shades of green, a tiny bit of black and orange. My free pattern includes a downloadable PDF pixel graph and written instructions.
This stylish and simple Manhatten Crochet Tote is perfect to carry to the farmers markets or even the library! Made with chunky yarn and a large hook, it works up fairly quickly with just over two skeins of yarn! A sturdy bag that can be used for so many things.
This crochet spiked triangle shawl is an easy first shawl to make. This crochet pattern also comes with a video tutorial for those that prefer learning visually. The spikes on the ends add a soft flair to the comfy scarf. You could wear this around your neck like a bandanna scarf or even as a shawlette. This worked up rather quickly. Need a quick gift for someone or want to make one for yourself to wear? Do you have a few skeins of Red Heart Unforgettable yarn in your stash? I happened to see this beautiful yarn in the store a few weeks ago and I added some to my stash. This shawl took two full skeins for the shawl itself and about a quarter of the third skein for the spiked fringe. If you can complete a single crochet and a slip stitch, you can add the spiked fringe to the edge of the shawl. I think it adds such a fun spark to this crochet project. And you can wash the shawl without the fringe coming out.
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.
If you've ever wanted to try color pooling but couldn't find the right crochet pattern, then the Ice Waves Argyle Crochet Blanket just might be your answer. This crochet pattern is easy to make, but results in a stunning design that includes a unique argyle motif. The blanket's border gives the entire design a finished look that you will love. With its bold use of color, this crochet blanket can provide a serious pop of color to your favorite sitting area or even a guest bedroom. Consider making a duplicate of this crochet blanket as a gift for a close friend or family member.
This tapestry crochet bag is fairly easy to make if you feel comfortable with single crochet, and crocheting in the round. Holding two strands of yarn together at a time, you can make colorful patterns.
This heartland Crochet triangle shawl is an easy crochet pattern to work. It is made using one skein of fine yarn, which means only two ends to weave in. How to Crochet the Granny Stitch The granny stitch is easy to achieve and is often the first type of stitch that a new beginner at crochet learns. It is made up of a combination of double crochet and chain stitches. When working the granny stitch, it is often worked in clusters of 3 double crochet stitches, followed by a chain stitch. Because of the repetitive nature of this stitch, it makes it perfect for a beginner at crochet.
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.
A simple stroller blanket is a perfect pattern for moms on the go. This is an easy pattern worked in HDCs and a thick stripes you can customize for anyone. The blanket is also lined with fleece to make it soft and snuggle and a fun bobble border gives little hands something to hold onto. The full free pattern is on the blog and a printable PDF is available as well. This is a great finish in a day project!
