Learn how to crochet a beginner-friendly unicorn backpack with this easy pattern. Two strands of worsted weight yarn are held together to give support and structure to the bag and straps. The entire bag is made from single crochet and chain spaces with minimal shaping for the front flap to make this an excellent project for someone new to crochet. An experienced crocheter could easily work this up in a weekend. A contrasting yarn is used for the horn, border and mane and two buttons complete the design.

For this project you will need: HOOK: 4 mm hook or size G hook for the US YARN: I used a Yarn cake from YarnArt "Flowers" yarn, color #270 Content: 55% Organic Cotton 45% Anti Pilling Acrylic Ball Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz) Yarn Weight: 1 : Fingering Yarn Length: 1000 m (1093 yd) Gauge is 2 sts per cm or 5 sts per Inch This shawl measures: Wide 80 cms \ 31 inches Tall 50 cms \ 20 inches

Use whatever colors you have lying around to make yourself a Colorful Kitchen Trivet. This crochet pattern is an excellent stashbuster project. The instructions include a few different variations for crocheting the center.

This bag features great detailing, a big big capacity, and looks smart on your arm too! Everyone will be asking where you got your eye-catching purse! Custom handles and hardware make it one of a kind!

Everyone needs to feel like royalty at some point, so add some gilded glamour to your style with this Golden Shimmer Shawl. This easy crochet shawl has a soft glitter that will catch the light perfectly-not too overpowering to be gaudy, but just enough to still make a statement. This shawl has a great bunched shape thanks to the half-hexagon pattern, and the neutral shade will look great with so many other colors. This free crochet pattern is a great way to test out your one-of-a-kind crochet fashion.

Next time you don't know what to give as a gift, make your friends and family a couple useful, Old Fashioned Potholders! An easy introduction to crochet patterns, potholders are beautiful, functional and they only improve with age!

Dress up your kitchen with this pretty flower dishcloth. The dishcloth features petals worked in gentle cotton for nonabrasive cleaning and a scrubby yarn center for tougher jobs. The pattern is quick and easy and written in American English according to Yarn Council standards and guidelines. Fresh new crochet pattern written and posted by Kara at Petals to Picots. Visit her website for the full free pattern and view all the patterns she has to offer.

One look at this Emerald Lace Crochet Wrap and we think you'll be as in love with it as we are. With its delicate stitches and elegant design, it's the perfect wrap to make for any occasion.

Make one in every color you love to complement your favorite outfits. We particularly love that you can add a classic brooch to really pull the look together in minutes.

From the Blogger: "Take an easy-to-learn stitch pattern, fling it on, add a pin and go! This is the latest in my "Fling" series.

The Al Fresco Dining Set is the perfect accessory to decorate your table for your outdoor dining during summer months and beyond. The vibrant colours are reminiscent of turquoise blue seashores with golden sand; they bring back cherished memories of joyous, carefree holidays, that were once lived but remembered forever. The set is worked using Tunisian crochet technique and consists of four coasters and four placemats.

This Sweet Heart Shawl is a shawl with a chain of hearts, an easy and free crochet pattern using thread for beginners with photo tutorial in each step.