Tutorial - Crochet a Faux Knit Rib Camel Stitch Blanket

Snuggle up in this lovely textured blanket

Tutorial at Oomanoot Blog

"This blanket took me ages to finish because I started out making it super-super bulky, crocheting 3 strands of bulky weight yarn together – but I ended up not liking how it felt. It was just too heavy. So I unraveled it and re-crocheted it all over again with a single strand. Now it’s nice and warm and it’s almost summer here so I won’t have much to do with it for a while, but it’s really pretty to look at!  Personally, I think this pattern works best with a single color".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crocheted Earrings

You can use any thread in your choice of colors

Tutorial at Hunar the Crafting Hands Blog

"Making your own earrings is a fun project which can be completed in minutes.  You can keep them for yourself or can make a wonderful homemade gift for your female friends and family members. Today I want to show you beautiful crochet earrings, made with new anchor thread launched".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet an Easter Basket

Basket has a 22″ circumference, and is 5″ high

Tutorial at Olives & Okra Blog

"I love beautiful baskets, and spring is the perfect time of year to make a DIY Easter Basket. I’m using Red Heart Super Saver yarn from my large yarn stash to crochet this versatile yet beautiful basket. The basket is worked as one piece: Crochet the bottom first followed by the basket’s sides.  One round is reversed for a long tie, but this can easily be replaced with a solid row of single crochet. I finished the basket with a reverse single crochet border, one of my favorite crochet stitches".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Planter Cover

So bright and joyful -- perfect for Summer!

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"When I set out to create summer inspired crochet planters, two things popped in my head: ridges and bright colors. It wasn't until after I purchased the yarn and plopped it in my basket that I was reminded of rainbow sherbet. Then, after I set the finished planter down and stepped back, I realized the horizontal ridges are reminiscent of that classic childhood craft, yarn wrapped cans. I love these! What a joyful combination of memories these bring back! I'm so happy they greet me every time I walk up to my kitchen sink. Bring some joy to your plants with a Summer Sherbet Crochet Planter Cover of your own".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Cross Stitch on Crochet

Use any weight of yarn, make any size, and use any cross stitch pattern

Tutorial at Oomanoot Blog

"The thing about crochet, as opposed to knit, is getting a nice clear straight pattern is pretty near impossible, since the stitches form diagonal lines. This can be a good thing, sometimes, but when you’re trying to make a cat, well. That’s just not going to work.However, there is an easy workaround. By crocheting a simple back and forth panel of single crochet, you can create a canvas for a cross stitch image of your choice. This can be done with any weight of yarn and made to any size, using any cross stitch pattern".... Read more

Tutorial - Crochet a Sock Yarn Swirl Necklace

Necklace is a lovely accent to a v-neck shirt or sweater and can be worn any time of year

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"This is a rather unusual pattern for sock yarn, but I think you'll enjoy the fun and quirky style. You may even be able to use up some of the bits of yarn from your stash for this project because you only need about 65 yds (14 g) of sockweight yarn.  The finished necklace is approximately 17 inches".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Hat

Slouchy hat made with crochet

Tutorial at Beautiful Crochet Stuff Blog

"It’s getting colder and if you still don’t have a crochet hat, don’t worry! Today I will show you how to crochet a beanie or hat. This free crochet hat pattern is very easy and flexible – perfect for beginners".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Plant Cover

Crochet a quick cover for your 4-inch plants

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"We've been in the pool every day for the better part of two weeks, and yet school supplies have been purchased, sewing of the annual backpack is underway, and this is also happening in my backyard. Fall is on our minds if not in the air. I decided to work up a little Autumnal spiral cable-inspired sweater for my plants (I'm saving those the adorable bunnies from the inspiration pic for Spring). The first version took me a solid afternoon while I stopped every other row and checked that the cover fit properly...and frogged and restitched until it did. The second flew off the hook in one evening of television watching/listening" Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Backpack

Using acrylic yarn makes your bag machine washable

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"I love handmade purses and bags! I think they are a great way to show off your personality and tote your stuff around. I actually have quite a collection in my own closet - just ask my husband. Some of my favorite bags have a simple, clean, casual design. This pattern embodies that idea. It's a great everyday bag and can be worn as a backpack or over one shoulder like a purse.  The bag is unlined, but since the pattern stitch creates a fairly dense fabric, there's no need to worry about small items slipping out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crocheted Cushions

Easy to follow instruction, right through sewing on the final button

Tutorial at Stitch by Stitch Blog

"We have not seen blue skies for almost a week now, its been raining almost non stop for days.  For most being stuck indoors, no sunshine in days it can be quite depressing, but not for me!  I love rainy days, any excuse to cuddle, watch some dvd's, eating soup and pancakes.  I love it!  It can be challenging keeping a almost 3 year old entertained, especially when her most favorite time of the day is to play outside.  So for her sake I hope it clears up soon, but as for me, I wont mind having another week of rain. As for what I've been up to this past week, well the weather was perfect for a bit of crocheting.  So I've made a few cushions to brighten up my sewing room, and thought of showing you how I made them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Flower Necklace

Use flower pattern from this tutorial, or try other crocheted flowers of your choice

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Ready to make some more crochet jewelry?  Here's a simple tutorial to help you make your own Crochet Flower Necklaces.... just in time for spring!  Materials: Caron Simple Soft Yarn (you can try other kinds of yarn too, this is just what I used) Crochet Hooks, size E/ 3.50 MM for necklace and size B/2.25 MM for the flowers, Scissors, Yarn Needle.  Step 1:  Using your E hook, Chain 80".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Circle Cuff

If you can single crochet you basically know all you need to know to make this bracelet

Tutorial at Reese Dixon Blog

"The idea for this bracelet has been cooking away in my brain for nearly two years, always getting bumped down the priority list for other things that seemed more important than decorating my arm. But a new friend I made at CHA made me put myself first for a change. I met Michelle from Simplicity at a blogger party where I was wearing my crocheted necklace, and she instantly recognized those little circles (apparently they’re actually called cabones) as coming from her company. I met up with her at the tradeshow the next day and we were hugging like long time friends and she gave me all kinds of great stuff under the condition that I make something great with them. So here I am, keeping my promise, getting this project out of my head after all this time".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Headband

A lovely forget-me-not headband to crochet

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"For this lovely headband I used a variation of my flower pattern which you will find below.  Pattern requirements:  Skill: Beginner / Easy:  Hook and yarn: for this project I used a 1.9mm (B1-E4) hook. Gassed, mercerized light yarn. However, if you use other sizes of yarn for this project, you should consult the label of your yarn/thread because it always gives information about recommended hook sizes. Please bear in mind that the size of yarn and hook influence the size of the finished project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Bunny Egg Cozy

Happy Easter Everyone

Crocheted Bunny Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"I love quick projects that make me smile! I've had a chicken egg cozy from a craft show for years and found a tutorial HERE to make a variation of it. But I had a bunny on my mind so I made this Easter Bunny Egg Holder!  I love how the white yarn lets the color of the egg show through".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Can Cozy

I can think of lots of uses for a covered can like this

Can Cozy Tutorial at Anastacia Knits Blog

"Materials: scrap worsted weight yarn & a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. Sample was made using Red Heart Super Saver.  Gauge: 1st 5 rounds = 3”  .... Pattern note: I used a Kraft parmesan cheese container, with the top carefully cut off. You can easily adapt this pattern for other size containers, by increasing more or less times. Join with a slip stitch at the end of each round".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Shooting Star Pin

Crocheted stars work up quickly

Star Pin Tutorial at Maker*Land Blog

"I've  just about finished sewing Sophie's coat, and although I must say I am extremely pleased with how it's coming along, the dark grey fabric makes it look a little austere for an especially sparkly (and naughty!) toddler.  I decided to make a star-shaped pin to wear with it, but wasn't sure whether to sew or bead or find a star blank to paint.  Then, I remembered this crochet star tutorial.  After doing a few test stars and deciding they were just what I wanted (and dead easy!), I made this pin in about an hour (not including drying time after felting the star).  Here's how".... Read more