This sponge-like scrubbie is textured with a combination of post stitches. This pattern is the first in the Scrubbie Crochet Along with CAL Central. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, seaming, crocheting in the back loop Special stitch patterns: BPdc and FPdc (with written instructions and video tutorial) Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Approximately 6” (15.5 cm) wide x 4” (10 cm) tall after folding and seaming. Materials Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie yarn (100% cotton, 3.5 oz/100 g, 153 yd/140 m) - 1 skein in 2156 Purple Tones, or approximately 85 yd (78 m) in any medium weight cotton yarn. US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge 19 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not required for this pattern. Stitches should be tight to create a dense fabric.

Free crochet afghan patterns like this one are really pretty and fun to make. The basketweave afghan square is an easy crochet pattern to follow

This is a quick to crochet stash buster project for medium weight yarn. Crochet this small basket / container to store things like crochet hooks, pencils or pens. Perfect for managing your desk clutter AND using up some of that leftover medium weight yarn! Worked with 2 strands of medium weight yarn held together this lovely textured container can be worked up in about one hour. If you would like to use some stashed bulky weight yarn 5 you can easily substitute it instead of the 2 strands of medium weight yarn. Have fun and show me your finished baskets please! Rhondda

It's Square 2 (February) of the 2015 Afghan Sampler! Crochet along to make a contemporary afghan sampler over the course of one year -- have a finished blanket in time for Christmas giving

I enjoyed making the small stash baskets so much I decided to see what I could do with 3-strands of medium weight yarn and I crocheted this Yarn Stash Basket. This container is great for so many purposes - from holding your WIP yarns to using to hold mittens, scarves and hats by the front door. Crocheted by working with 3-strands of medium weight held together this basket works up quickly and uses just over 3 balls of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (236 yds balls). Have fun with your yarn! Rhondda

This variation on the pineapple motif reminds me of a little picnic basket, and this shawl is light enough to pack in your picnic basket in case it gets chilly!

A crocheted afghan is more than just material to keep you warm- it can be an expression of your life, your memories, whatever you want! Bring the home-y vibe with this Quaint Apple Basket Afghan.

Need something to store your yarn in?Learn how to create your own beautiful basket with this free crochet pattern! this basic and beginner friendly DIY project is perfect for any crocheter and works with fast track yarn from Lion Brand. Perfect home decor to add light into your home and easy as well. Working with simple stitches, the double crochet, any color will look great in your house! Working int he round, tutorial on bow also included,

This Woven Cable Basket is easy and fast to make. In fact it was designed as such that it can be extended or shrunk to make it into the size needed for your home or as a gift. The pattern is very detailed with many photos and a video helping you make this pattern fast and easily. The woven cable stitch is very pretty and provides a nice texture to a usually plain looking basket. In addition, it stands up on its on and does not have to be stablized. Give it try and let me know what you think.

Work up something new with this No Beginning Chain Basket Throw. Even though it uses bulky yarn, it's light for summer because of the chainless crochet. I bet this is one of the easy crochet blanket patterns that you've never tried before, because it's not like the rest of them. You don't start off with a typical chain stitch- you actually do the opposite! Find out what it means to make a crochet blanket with no beginning by following this tutorial.