Send your kids off to school with their pencils tucked into this fun pencil-shaped pencil case. I've always loved the idea of oversized pencils and pens, so I especially love that this oversized #2 pencil can carry its own supplies - fun and functional!
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.
