Learn how to get started with amigurumi this winter by creating your own crochet Christmas ornaments! Create your own cute little basic body for a holiday round penguin doll with this free crochet pattern.this basic and beginner friendly DIY project is perfect for any crocheter and works with any type of worsted weight yarn for creating dolls and toys. Is perfect for home decor as well. It can work up quickly. made in the single crochet and in the round

Christmas is just around the corner and crocheting your own Christmas ornaments and decorations, for yourself or for gifts, is a lovely way to get into the festive spirit. The size of the motif depends on the thread or yarn and the hook you are going to use. The finished size of the snowflake in the photo is 11 cm (about 4,3 inches) in diameter. I crocheted it with cotton thread size 10 and a 2 mm crochet hook. Besides the pattern, you can find here a very helpful free blocking template!

Cozy comfort meets eye catching style with this oversized hooded poncho. Not only will your poncho be noticed, you're also sure to be warm and comfortable with the relaxed fit and easy wear. The simple stitch pattern creates a “knit-like” look and the construction is straight forward making it a fun project for fireside or tv crochet. You will use a size k crochet hook and simple chain and slip stitches to create the beautiful texture. Enjoy!

This baby blanket is so fun and easy featuring Lion Brand Mandala Baby yarn, the pineapple cluster stitch and an easy one-row repeat! Perfect match with the Lion Brand Mandala yarn but could certainly be made with any size weight yarn as gauge is not important with this project. The edging is a frilly double edged arch which is the perfect match with this blanket. Easy and fun this blanket would be lovely as a baby gift.

Washing dishes will be a delight with this crochet scrubby by your side! This intermediate crochet pattern uses nylon netting to scrub away at pots and pans.

From the blogger: It's time to think about unique gift ideas, and homemade gifts are the best! These are my version of crocheted pot scrubbies made from nylon netting. They make fabulous handmade gifts! I plan on adding them to gift bags along with measuring spoons, cooking utensils, pot holders, and a recipe book. The nylon netting can be found at your local fabric store. One half yard of netting per scrubby is more than sufficient. Make something unique!

This Quick and Easy Crochet Dishcloth uses single crochet stitches. This crochet pattern is easy to read and is perfect for beginners. Great way to practice learning stitches. Only use 100% cotton yarn to create dishcloths. The finished project is 10 inches by 10 inches roughly. There is no border around this dishcloth, but you may add one if you wish. I used Sugar and Cream cotton yarn in the color sage in the photograph. Enjoy the pattern!

Forget the time old combo of leather and lace. Crochet and leather is where it is at! If you are on the hunt for a brand new purse, consider using your crochet skills to make this trendy crochet tote bag pattern. The Leather and Crochet Tote tutorial shows you how to crochet the base of the bag before adding simple leather straps to the final product. Crocheted in two colors of yarn, this pattern looks dip dyed and ready for a day on the town.

The Neapolitan Scratch N Sniff poncho is a lovely, comfy crochet poncho that will make you feel beautiful and cozy. I made this poncho at my local knit and crochet group, and several of the wonderful ladies there modeled the finished poncho for me. Every one of them commented on how soft it was, the Red Heart Hygge yarn is just wonderful. My friend Rachel (one of my stunning models) named this poncho because it looks like a scratch n sniff sticker for Neapolitan ice cream. I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as my friends and I do!

This camping crochet applique will make a cute embellishment for any camping or adventure theme items. Such appliques will look great on afghans, tote bags or jackets. You can also use them to make greeting cards, garlands or even crochet wall arts for the outdoor lovers in your life. Perfect for Father's Day! These camping crochet appliques include a tent applique, campfire applique and fir tree applique. For my camping appliques, I used crochet thread size 10. You are welcome to use different weight yarn and hook size to create larger pieces.