Archive Category: 'Crochet'

• 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make: Free Patterns: **Updated List** Sure you can buy some trendy brand name shopping bags, but why not make your own bags for cheap (and even free!), they can be as chic and cool as you like (and original too)! Here’s a bunch of free patterns and tutorials to get you started, I have them sorted in three sections: [...]
• Bun Warmer Linen: Vintage Crochet Edging Pattern: strong>Supplies Needed: J.& P. COATS BIG BALL BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30: 1 ball of White; or CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30: 1 ball of White Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 1 piece of linen (14×14 inches square) Gauge: 5 sps or bls make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch. CORNER (Make 4) Starting at “A” on [...]
• Reusable & Reversible Swiffer Sock: Free Pattern: ever buy swiffer cloths again! Today’s feature is from Craft Stylish with this pattern–How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock: This Swiffer sock can be used as a duster (ruffly side), mopper (smooth side), and it fits right over your sweeper. I took the photo on the bottom right just in case you were wondering if it [...]
• Free Afghan Patterns: Knit & Crochet: There are loads of free patterns on the net for afghans (in both knit and crochet), but you know me–I’m a bit fussy . Here are my favorite picks of what I’ve found online, and wow–many of these are gorgeous! There are a few throws and lapghans included but they’re easily adjusted to [...]
• Turban Head Scarf: Vintage Crochet Pattern: Crochet this clever head scarf for a gift or bazaar item. It is simple and easy to make; one can be made in a couple of hours. The original was made of 2-ply yarn; one ounce is sufficient for one scarf. use size 00 crochet hook. String weight thread would make a very pretty one [...]
• Vintage Pincushion Sachet: Crochet Pattern: This is a pattern from 1944 for a pincushion that could also be used as a sachet, just replace the muslin body with fresh herbs or potpourri as needed. Materials: Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 30 in White Crochet hook size 10 1 yard ribbon Muslin and silk covering for cushion. Directions: Cut muslin 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, seam together long [...]
• Felted Scrap Basket: Crochet Pattern Download: Today’s feature is from Craft Leftovers with a pattern for Scrap Basket: So some bits of craft leftovers and some remaining yarn on a cone = felted basket goodness. Without having weave in all those ends because of the felting, it’s the perfect thing to use up all those scraps. I’m going to use my basket for [...]
• Free Scrubby Patterns: It’s been a few months since I’ve picked up my crochet or knitting needles, starting to get that twitch for whipping up something quick, easy & useful–Scrubbies fit the bill! Here are a dozen free patterns I’ve collected… Crochet Scrubby Patterns Dishcloth Scrubby Dish Scrubbies 101 Aloo Scrubber Sunflower Scrubby Sunflower Scrubber Sponge Scrubby Knit Scrubby Patterns Homemade Scrubbies Pattern: Loom knit. Dish Scrubbie Pattern [...]
• Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns: A bunch of new patterns for reusable swiffer cloths added! Who doesn’t hate paying money for swiffer cloths that you just end up throwing out? Here are a few ideas for making reusable ones from cloth plus a bunch of knit, crochet & sewing patterns to make your own: Use old flannel diapers, jogging fleece, flannel [...]
• Vintage Doily Project Idea: Doily Bowls: Today’s feature is from Design*Sponge with DIY Project: Jane’s Doily Bowl, I also tucked in a few more doily goodies at the bottom. Doily Bowl – Materials Needed: fabric doily masking tape interesting pieces of paper buttons anything else you want to sew on the bowl embroidery thread a large bowl to use as a template paint brush PAVERPOL or a similar fabric hardener I have [...]
• Jackpot Of Great Yarn Tips: Today’s feature is from Lion Brand Yarn with a collection entitled 50 Great Yarn Tips, however the count surely must be in the hundreds since there are currently 26 pages loaded with tips! Each tip was submitted by Lion Brand customers and you’ll find plenty of pointers for managing yarn, knitting and crochet projects. Here’s [...]
• 42 Yarn Stash Busters: Kitchen Goodies & Cozies: Here’s a list of free patterns for a variety of kitchen items and cozies, these are great projects for using up the burgeoning yarn stash you may have piling up in the craft cupboard. The bulk of the patterns are for knitting but I have included a dozen crochet patterns as well (toward the bottom of [...]
• Crochet Hook Case – Sewing Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Unless The Lord with a sweet Crochet Hook Case Tutorial, it can also be adapted easily for knitting needles: And so, to make your very own crochet hook case that will be coveted by people everywhere, you will need: Two fabrics: one main fabric, and a complimentary fabric for the pockets quilt batting or [...]
• Tipnut’s Picks: 44 Free Projects For Baby: Here’s a whopping list of free patterns and tutorials for baby, perfect to give as gifts to welcome a newborn or if you’re a soon-to-be new mom–you’ll find lots of goodies here to fill the nursery. I’ve also included a few vintage patterns for baby blankets (2 knit, 1 crochet). You’ll find cloth diaper patterns, burp [...]
• Cotton Dish Sponges – Free Crochet Pattern: Today’s feature is from Gerkin’s Bucket with a free pattern for Cotton Dish Sponges (pdf): I make colorful ones for my dishes, and make white ones for housecleaning. This way i am sure to keep them separate, and the white ones can be used with cleaning products that contain bleach (they also can be cleaned thoroughly [...]
• More Vintage Crochet Potholder Patterns – Free Download: Here’s another set of free potholder patterns to download from the book “Star Pot Holders” published in the 1940s (I believe). I did a better job this time with the print quality and compiling the patterns (I hope!). This is a set of three crochet patterns, but with a unique twist–they also have appliquéd fruit [...]
• Learn How To Crochet – Free Resource Guide: Here’s a collection of step-by-step resources available online (for free!) that will teach you how to crochet. I’ve included both videos and illustrated tutorials and more than one example of each learning step to help you understand easier. All of the resources below are for beginners, there are a few crochet dishcloth patterns toward the bottom that [...]
• Sewing Pattern: Crochet Hook Clutch: Today’s feature is from Craft Leftovers with a sweet pattern for Crochet lovers – Crochet Hook Clutch. I see a few needle and hook roll patterns online, but not many clutches–so this is pretty unique I think. Materials Needed: 3 pieces of fabric 6 1/2” x 10 1/2” 3 yards bias tape made from contrasting colored fabric Button Straight pins Scissors Sewing [...]
• Vintage Crochet Potholders Pattern – Free Download: Do you love kitschy kitchen items? Retro kitchen accessories? Then you’ll love this crochet pattern for potholders, I believe it’s from the 1940s (1944). They were very creative with crochet designs back in the day . At first I thought it was a potholder set depicting a sugar bowl and creamer, but I’m leaning more [...]
• Free Afghan Pattern – Crochet: Today’s feature is from CrochetMe with an awesome free afghan pattern: The Mommy Blanket: A Mommy Blanket is an afghan you create for a pregnant woman or new mom. It’s a gift for her and her alone and has nothing to do with babies. It isn’t cutesy (unless that’s her style) and it is barely practical, [...]
• Crochet Snuggle Tubbie Pattern: Keeping with the cat theme, today’s feature is from SnugglesProject with their free pattern for a Crochet Snuggle Tubbie: This is brand new style of Snuggle meant to give a little curl-up place for frightened shelter animals. The psychological effects of this design is a great comfort in feeling safe. Even pets who are safe in [...]
• Crochet a Recycled Clothes Pin Bag – Free Pattern: Today’s feature is from My Recycled Bags with the instructions for Crochet a Recycled Clothes Pin Bag: Free Pattern for Crocheted Clothes Pin “Peg” Bag Materials needed: One large ball of plastic bag yarn “Plarn” (see: Instructions for cutting plastic bags & creating recycled plastic yarn) One 8”-10” long plastic hanger to fit inside bag Hook: “N” size metal hook Description: [...]
• Homemade Cat Toys – Free Crochet Pattern: Today’s feature is from Full of Fluff with a free crochet pattern: Happy Cat Candy I had been thinking about making toys for a while now and had been doing some research on the way the cats see and interact with the world. Cats do not see colors the same as people. Contrast and pattern are [...]
• Free Vintage Crochet Shoe Tote Bag Pattern: Here’s a pattern of a crocheted shoe tote bag from a 1965 issue of The Workbasket. I’ve scanned it into a pdf file, feel free to download it. It takes approximately 210 yards (1 skein) in any desired color. Use a plastic crochet hook, size J or any size hook which will result in gauge given. Free [...]
• Bottle Cap Crochet – 2 Free Vintage Patterns: Oh my, remember these? Here are two patterns from a 1959 pattern booklet from Coats & Clark’s: Bottle Cap Crochet Pineapple Hot Plate Mat . . . A-227 and Butteryfly Hot Plate Mat . . . A-228 These patterns are from back in the day when bottle caps were metal–not plastic like we have now. Some drinks today still come with [...]