If you have a busy kitchen, you probably go through several dish cloths a week. To save some money, consider crocheting your own Durable Dish Cloths. This free crochet pattern is a quick work up and the perfect addition to any kitchen. They would look fabulous in seasonal colors or matching any of your other kitchen decor. Using an acrylic yarn or any other textured yarn will insure that your dish clothes are optimal scrubbing machines. These would make a great housewarming or wedding gift for a couple with a brand new home. Learning how to make crochet dishcloth patterns can save you a ton of time in the long-run. Avoid buying new dishcloths every 6 months to a year by creating your own with free crochet patterns. This simple pattern is a great place to start!

The Golden Lacy Crochet Shawl is the perfect crochet pattern to work up for the spring time. It's so lacy and airy from the triple crochet stitches. These stitches are long so making this crochet pattern is super easy and fast. You should be able to complete this crochet shawl pattern in about two days! This means, as spring is approaching, you don't have to worry about finding the perfect shawl because you can make this one in no time. Get out your DK yarn and H and F hooks to get started.

Lion Brand Bonbons yarn is used to create this Quirky Crochet Handbag. This DIY handbag tutorial includes techniques for keeping the shape of the bag intact and for preventing the handles from stretching out. You'll also find easy-to-follow instructions for lining the bag, as well. Trendy rhinestone accents and a visually appealing striped design make this multicolored crochet purse the perfect accessory for girls of all ages.

You'll love working up this No Beginning Chain Egg Blanket because you don't have to find the chain stitches. This beautiful crochet design is an easy crochet pattern that uses single crochet and double crochet stitches. The step-by-step crochet instructions are easy to follow, so get started on this free pattern today. This crochet blanket can be made in any size; five widths are given in the crochet pattern instructions.

Crochet patterns don't get much easier than this Simple Triangle Shawl. The beauty of this free crochet pattern is that you can customize the end result to be whatever you're looking for in a shawl. Use the same yarn for the whole pattern, or take this opportunity to use up your leftover yarn scraps. The size can also be customized because you simply repeat the 2nd row until you're happy with the shawl's size. This is a great item to have in your closet because it's quick to throw on if there's a chill in the air.

Ever since designing the Gingerbread Man Towel, I've had many ask if I could design towels that hang the same way for year-round use. The Floral Blooms Hand Towel is the first in a fun, new series of crochet towels. The Floral Blooms Hand Towel makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day and other gift giving holidays! First, you'll begin by crocheting a base for the flower. Next, you'll create the petals on the flower. Lastly, you'll crochet the body of the towel.

Heading to the beach this summer with your kiddos? Hook up the Top This Lil' Beach Bag to create a fun and easy crochet bag for your beachcombers to store all their goodies. Whether holding books and snacks or shells and sea glass, this nifty crochet tote will be your kids' go-to bag this summer.

This C2C Crochet Bunny Baby Blanket pattern is a soft, fun, gender neutral blanket that's perfect for adding character to a baby's room. It will also make for a wonderful welcome gift for a new baby. It is a relatively quick project to finish off since it uses a medium 6, super bulky yarn and the uses a repetitive technique. Even newbie corner to corner crocheters can make this blanket. Get your yarn and hooks ready. It is time to crochet.

Create the most unique item in your closet with this Pretty Pink Mermaid Shawl crochet pattern. Feel like a gorgeous mermaid with the crocodile stitch that is used to work up this crochet shawl. Even beginners can learn this stitch, especially since it becomes more fun as you get used to it. The funky texture of this shawl makes it fun for you to wear in the cold months when the weather can make you feel boring and dreary.