Crochet these quick and easy Christmas ball ornaments! You don’t have to worry about these ornaments breaking if you drop them. You can even make them in fun colors and crochet stripes onto them, by changing the color of your yarn after each round in the pattern. You can learn more about: How to Change Colors in Crochet. By the way, these ornaments can also make great pet toys!

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If you are looking to spread awareness about breast cancer, here is a very fast and easy ribbon that you can crochet. You can use it as a pin or sew it to clothing or blankets as you desire. Skill Level: Finished Size: 4″ (10 cm) tall Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm) Gauge: not very important

Crochet Pattern: Ribbon
Row 1: ch 37, dc in the back ridge only in third ch from hook and in each ch across, finish off.
Using the photo as a guide, sew or pin the ribbon together.

If you need help crocheting the breast cancer awareness ribbon, let me know and I’ll be sure to help!

The Absolutely Simple Drawstring Bag is great to use as a gift bag! This pattern is fast and super easy to crochet. It’s made with double crochets and a chain that creates the drawstring. You can embellish the bag if you desire. I used the rose bud pattern from my Flower Appliques Crochet Pattern Set. Skill Level: Finished Size: 3 1/2″ (9 cm) in diameter, 5″ (13 cm) tall when flat Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm)

Gauge: Rounds 1 – 3 in pattern measure 3 1/2″ in diameter

Crochet Pattern: Drawstring Bag
Round 1: ch 4, 12 dc in forth ch from hook, sl st in beginning ch-3: 12 dc
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in beginning ch-3: 24 dc
Round 3: ch 3, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, sl st in beginning ch-3: 36 dc
Round 4 – 12: ch 3, dc in each dc around, sl st in beginning ch-3: 36 dc
Finish off.

String
Row 1: ch 50, finish off.

Weave the string between the double crochets in the second to last round of the bag.

Embellish the bag as you desire. The rose bud pattern in the photo can be found in the Flower Appliques Crochet Pattern Set.

If you need help crocheting the drawstring bag, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

For the blistering cold winters, crochet an absolutely easy neck warmer to wear! This neck warmer pattern uses super bulky weight yarn and a large crochet hook to make your project fast to complete. You can also adjust the size of the neck warmer by following the instructions within the pattern. Skill Level: Finished Size: 12″ (30.5 cm) wide, 6 1/2″ (16.5 cm) tall

Materials: Super Bulky Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards) Crochet Hook N (10.00 mm)

Gauge: not really important, be sure to measure the neck warmer to create the size you desire.

Crochet Pattern: Neck Warmer
Round 1: ch 40 (or a chain that can fit over your head), sl st in first ch made forming a loop, be sure not to twist chain: 40 ch
Round 2: ch 3, dc in each ch around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 40 dc
Round 3: ch 3, dc in each dc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 40 dc

Repeat round 3, five times or until the neck warmer is as tall as you desire.

If you need help crocheting this neck warmer, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

This mesh dishcloth is fast and easy to crochet! It can be used to clean your dishes and so much more! Make one for your sink, stove and counter top clean up. Plus use another one for bathroom cleaning or even for your car. Use cotton yarn for extra absorbency. The mesh texture helps lather soap and reduce the weight of the cloth as water is being absorbed.

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Finished Size: 5″ (12.5 cm) square

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards – use cotton yarn for good absorbency) Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm)

Gauge: not that important

Crochet Pattern: Dishcloth
Row 1: ch 24, dc in sixth ch from hook, (ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch) across: 10 dc
Row 2 – 9: ch 4, turn, (skip 1 ch, dc in next dc, ch 1) across, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch: 10 dc
Finish off.

If you need help crocheting the dishcloth, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

Here is a small bag to tote around Halloween treats! Place candy inside or other delectable treats for kids and adults. You can even use this bag to hold a small Halloween surprise for your friends and family. This pattern is designed for beginners but you will need to know how to change colors in crochet. Skill Level: Finished Size: 3 3/4″ diameter, 6″ tall including handle Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards each of black and orange) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm) Yarn needle

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For the colder days, here is a pair of wrist warms (fingerless gloves) to crochet. They are designed to fit snug and keep your wrist and arms extremely warm while leaving your fingers free to move around. As a beginner level pattern, you will be crocheting a rectangle that will fold around your arm. The piece will then be sewn shut, leaving a small hole for your thumb. These wrist warmers are fast and easy to crochet!

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Finished Size: 3″ (7.5 cm) wide, 9 1/2″ (24 cm) long – size small
Note:Wrist warmer can also be adjusted using the instructions within the pattern. Wrist warmer should stretch to fit snugly.

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 200 yards) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm) Yarn Needle

Crochet Pattern: Wrist Warmers (makes one wrist warmer)
Row 1: ch 41 (or a chain that is the length of your desired wrist warmer from lower arm to palm of hand), sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 40 sc
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in back loop only of each sc across: 40 sc

Repeat row 2, twenty-eight times or until the wrist warmer wraps snugly around your palm, wrist and lower arm. Remember that the wrist warmer should stretch.

Use yarn needle to sew sides of wrist warmer together leaving a 2” (5 cm) hole 1” (2.5 cm) from the end.

If you need help crocheting these wrist warmers, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

If you are ever looking for a place to store spare change, little nick nacks, hair ties, jewelry, keys, or any other small miscellaneous objects, then the all purpose nick nack dish may be just right for you! This small dish can help you organize or de-clutter your space. You can even make more than one dish to organize your desk draws. Let your imagination run wild crocheting a bunch of nick nack dishes!

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Finished Size: 4″ (10 cm) in diameter, 1 1/2″ (4 cm) tall

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm)

Gauge: Rounds 1 – 4 in pattern measures 4″ in diameter

Crochet Pattern: All Purpose Nick Nack Dish
Note: this pattern is crocheted in a spiral
Round 1: ch 3, 10 hdc in third ch from hook, place marker: 10 hdc
Round 2: 2 hdc in each hdc around: 20 hdc
Round 3: (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc) 30 hdc
Round 4: (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc) 40 hdc
Round 5 – 8: hdc in each hdc around: 40 hdc
Round 9: sl st in each hdc around, finish off: 40 sl sts

Need help crocheting this dish? No worries, leave a comment and I’ll be glad to help!

Why use cotton balls and disposable facial cleaning pads when you can crochet them? Save money and prevent excess waste by crocheting a bunch of these facial cleaning pads. They can be used just like regular cleaning pads that you buy in the store. Reused the pads by tossing them in the wash with your clothing or towels to be cleaned. These pads are super fast to crochet and can also make great gifts!

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Finished Size: 2 3/4″ (7 cm) diameter

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Note: use cotton yarn for extra absorbency Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm)

Gauge: Rounds 1 – 2 in pattern creates a circle 2 3/4″ in diameter

Crochet Pattern: Facial Cleaning Pad
Round 1: ch 4, 12 dc in forth ch from hook, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 12 dc
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3, finish off: 24 dc

If you need help with the crochet instructions, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

In the spirit of “Back to School” season, here is a pattern for a simple pencil case! Feel free to mix and match colors. This is a beginner pattern, so color changing is not needed, but you can always change colors anywhere in the pattern to create stripes or ever make the flap or button a different color. This pencil case can also be used as a crochet hook case or even a glasses case. Let your imagination run wild!

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Finished Size: 3″ (7.5 cm) wide, 8″ (20 cm) tall
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