The On-The-Go Crochet Tote is the perfect crochet pattern for the busy girl. It's just the right size to fit the daily necessities such as your keys, cells phone, and a few bucks. It features a cute button flap and a long strap so you can just throw it over your shoulder and hit the road. All you need is 2 colors of your favorite worsted weight yarn to work up this free crochet purse. You'll only use about half a skein of each color, so you'll have plenty of leftover yarn for other projects once you finish this one.

Fortune's Crochet Shawlette was inspired by the corner to corner stitch, aka the diagonal box stitch. This twist on the stitch creates a lacier, open, summer-ready stitch pattern. The result is gorgeous and just right for year round; bunch it up for warmth, or stretch it out for a light as air layer on the shoulders. If you want a bigger shawl, you could try a thicker yarn, or even use the same yarn and add more rows. Its super easy, and once you get started, itll fly off the hook!

These dainty bright Sun Catcher Dishcloths are great to brighten up your kitchen and your mood. Using acrylic or cotton yarns you can work these crochet designs up quickly. A few different crochet stitches are used allowing you to practice your crochet skills. Use solid colors or variegated yarns, depending on the decor of your home. These also make great housewarming gifts, so make some for yourself or for a friend.

You'll love having the stylish Any Season Asymmetrical Crochet Shawlette in your wardrobe! This easy crochet pattern is one you can wear any day of the year.

From the blogger: "A beautiful shawlette pattern to show off that gorgeous hank of yarn you've been saving! It features an asymmetrical look that and can be worn all year long, hence the name, Any Season Asymmetrical Crochet Shawlette! The shawlette requires 1 hank fingering weight yarn, approximately 445 yds (shown here in Manos del Uruguay Alegria in the colorway A2545 Pewter), or more for a larger shawl, a US E / 3.5 mm hook, and scissors and needle.

This is a traditional hot pad, honestly, the best ones I have ever used. This is not my design, but a common way to crochet hot pads that my Great Grandmother taught me and I want to share it with you. These are my most requested crochet items from my family! I love to gift them for any occassion, but I like to add a dish scrubby because we always need more. I wanted to help you enjoy making these as gifts this year as well so I created a cute printable gift tag you are welcome to use!

This is a fun square. It features overlay crochet to create the 3D effect, but don't worry, I have lots of photos to help you through it. Make this square in several color combinations and join them together for a fun afghan, or choose one color for a classic look. It would even make a beautiful afghan and of course, you could try it in different yarn weights or even crochet thread! But if you aren’t feeling inspired for such a large project, try two of them together to make a throw pillow--I love the versatility! Designed in worsted weight yarn

Make an easy and colorful crochet purse using leftover yarn. This cute and stylish accessory was crocheted in one evening while watching a TV series. When I start this crochet purse I really didn’t know exactly what I was making. I had some leftover yarn and strong desire to get rid of it. So, if you have the same problem this free crochet pattern for you. Also it is a great idea for a gift. Good luck!

The Whisper Knot Wrap is a light and luxurious wrap that feels like a whisper. It is perfect for those balmy nights or when you just want a light wrap. The pattern calls for only one hank of lace weight yarn for a 38 inch long by 18 inch wide wrap but it can be tailored to what ever dimensions you like for a custom fit. Pattern also includes directions for an optional beaded edging.

This cute coaster works up like magic! Using the magic potholder technique, you'll crochet a double layered coaster that magically shapes itself into a square using just one continuous round. The thick cotton yarn is very absorbent, and durable, making it perfect for a coaster. These little crochet coasters are just the thing for quick gifts for teachers, Valentines, or housewarming trinkets, because they're both practical and customizable to any tastes! Once you make one, you'll be hooked- pun intended.

From time to time, I sit down between large projects experimenting new small crochet pieces, such as coasters and granny squares. Sometimes nothing interesting comes out. But I think this time it really turned out well. A magic granny square that turned from circle to almost square without the usual angles made of number of chain stitches. Materials Yarn: Alize cotton baby soft, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 100 g. / 270 mt. (3.53 0z. /295 yds), four skeins of color winter sky 514, two skeins of color light yellow 643. Hook: 5 mm, US. H/8 Tapestry needle Level: easy Granny square dimensions: (5.5 * 5.5) “2, (14 * 14) cm2 approx. Blanket dimensions: (32 * 25) “2, (84 * 64) cm2 approx.