Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. Made in a cotton yarn, it works well as a trivet, a washcloth, or a potholder. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too! The pattern uses only 2 different stitches, and includes photos and instructions for both stitches. There is also a link to a full tutorial for the linked double crochet stitch. It doesn't use a lot of yarn, so is a great for using up scraps.

These Free Sparkly Scarf and Hat Crochet Patterns would make a perfect gift set for the little girl in your life who loves all things shiny and sparkly! The fun part about these patterns is that you can complete the whole set with one skein of yarn, an H crochet hook, and a yarn needle for the ends. You'll need to know how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, v-stitch, and slip stitch for this project. This is a lovely little project to complete, and any child would feel lucky to have this set!

Skill Level - Beginner - working with two colors is the only tricky bit. The Turquoise Fiesta Shawl is made up of only one stitch (Tunisian Full Stitch) and the forward and reverse passes are made with different colors. This stitch creates a reversible pattern and is beautiful on both sides. The shawl can be worn either way! To make this shawl, I picked up two skeins of yarn and crocheted until one of them ran out. It is made up of a repeat of two rows so you don't have to deal with a complex pattern. It is perfect for you if you are looking for something fun that does not require you to count stitches! This (tested) pattern contains: A photo tutorial for the first few rows Step by step written instructions for the shawl (US terms) Complete list of materials.

Next, , look at this little green fellow and his big friendly eyes! Doubtless, I feel like inviting him and his whole family into my amigurumi collection right away. Thus, use these fantastic sea turtles for home decorations or handmade gifts.

So, our first granny crochet bah is a beautiful tote with the squares set on their corners. In particular, I love the white bands really delineating the squares.

Next, this short cardigan uses only one stitch, because it's worked all in one piece with no seaming.

Moreover, this cardi was designed to be worn open and thus works perfectly as a little cover up over a tank top or dress

That said, for those of us who like to wear a bit less or when we're in that “flaunt it if you got it” mood, this project is an ideal solution. Among our collection of halter tops, it's a particularly fun project and a wonderful base for customization. A pattern perfect for hot summer days.

Although this was meant to be a potholder, this platypus can also be a funny coaster for your table. Made to protect your hands when handling hot dishes, it can also decorate and protect a wooden table against hot drinks or spilt water. The pattern is about 11.4″ long and 7″ wide, so you have to modify it slightly to make it smaller or use thin yarn.

A newborn guinea pig is an adorable small house pet. Thus, making them will be hard to resist. You can crochet only one or a whole family and the colour scheme is entirely up to you (although we feel the natural ones shown below are excellent in their own right). What could be cuter amongst crocheted small home pets?