Learn to make an EASY and QUICK crochet blanket. I was totally surprised at how fast this afghan worked up! This fast and easy crochet blanket is one that every beginner MUST try! This tutorial uses just two stitches, the foundation chain stitch and the half double crochet stitch, making it a great blanket for beginners. Using a thick yarn, like Bernat blanket yarn, speeds up the process. The thicker the yarn, the faster the blanket will be finished.

This Simple Clean Slate Bag is exactly what it sounds like-blank and ready for whatever you want to add to it. It really is striking in its simplicity, so you could leave it as it is or spice it up a bit by adding a crochet flower or some buttons. The crochet bag pattern is such an easy project and uses only basic stitches like chains, single, and double. It even has its own handles so that you don't have to go out and buy some to attach. This free crochet pattern offers a nicely sized purse that would be great for a day out to lunch or to the mall.

One skein crochet shawl pattern for you! Perfect for that precious skein of Indie Dyed yarn you have been saving. The easy beginner shawl pattern is a narrow, asymmetric design that can be draped as a shawl or wound around the neck as a scarf. Perfect for adding a pop of colour to any outfit. 4mm crochet hook You can use 400m of any fingering weight yarn or yarn weight of your choice and matching hook. 70” [178cm] x 58” [147cm] x 30” [76cm] after blocking

Have you ever tried Tunisian crochet? If not, you can learn the Tunisian Purl Stitch with this TPS Dishcloth pattern.(dishcloths are perfect to start with because they're a smaller project) This TPS Dishcloth pattern has instructions for both #3 DK weight and #4 worsted weight. No matter what yarn you have in your stash you'll be able to try it! The yarn weight options are written separately; first written with the #3 DK weight and then the #4 worsted weight in parenthesis.

This beautiful Dress Blanket was designed with your Little Princess in mind. Make it to match her favorite princess movie, or just use her favorite colors. She's sure to adore this fun and fancy blanket either way! This Dress Blanket Pattern comes in either a knit or a crochet version. They're circular style so they can be used as blankets while girls are small, and dress up clothes when they get a little bigger. The girls who came over to model these blankets for me (ages 9and11) loved using them both ways! This free dress blanket pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn (I used Knit Picks Brava Worsted) and size 6.0mm (J/10) crochet hook for the crochet version or size 5.5mm (US9) circular knitting needles.

This free crochet pattern teaches how to make this cute handbag, purse or bag using the shell and crocodile stitch. The Scale and Shell Bag comes with helpful pictures and video tutorials for both right and left-handed.

This simple shawl pattern is easily modified for different seasons by changing the yarn weight and hook size. A decorative puff stitch edging adds textured details. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet Crocheting flat in rows, increasing, decreasing, changing colors, crocheting in chain spaces Special stitch pattern: dc2tog, dc3tog, pf (with written instructions in pattern and linked tutorials) Skill Level Easy Finished Size Adult: 68” (173 cm) across wingspan x 13” (33 cm) spine depth. Materials Approximately 470 yd (430 m) in MC and approximately 225 yd (245 m) in any light weight yarn. US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Stitch markers. Gauge 16 sts x 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in shawl pattern before blocking. Exact gauge is not required for this pattern.

Decorate your home for Fall with these cute crochet pumpkin coasters! So quick and easy to work up and takes only 1, 2 oz ball to make 5 coasters! The coasters measure 4 X 4". Great for your dining room decor! This pattern uses: - 100% cotton (I used Lily Sugar N' Cream) yarn in orange and a small amount of green and brown - Size H hook You will need to know: - Single crochet - Double crochet - Slip stitch

Summertime means toting around sunscreen, sunglasses, lunches, and more to all of your favorite outdoor venues. This Summer Stripes Crochet Bag Pattern can stand up to the challenge. The versatile rainbow stripes make it a bag that can go from beach to shopping outing to lunch date. Plus, the pattern gives the stripes a fun new look with the checkered square appearance of the stitching. Colorful, spunky, and useful, it's an easy project that yields a substantial-sized bag for all your needs. Your crochet accessories never looked so good.