| If you like to play with color, these earrings are great for experimenting with combinations. Two squares in one are made by adding another color along two edges of the first. They are a good way to use up any scraps you may have in your stash that are looking for a project. |
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| This child’s accessory is simple enough for a child to complete and narrow enough for a regular crochet hook. It is worked widthwise with just a little seaming. If made with cool, absorbent yarn, it also makes a good sweatband. |
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| Unlike most girls, I have always loved a nautical theme. I decided early on in my life that I would learn as much about the world of water and man’s history on it as I could. And though some children may grow out of this interest, almost all love the adventure the sea promises. Whether you are designing a nursery or a simple blanket or piece of clothing, choose between this and some of Crochet Spot’s other nautical and marine inspired appliqués as well: the Anchor Appliqué, the Fish Appliqué. and the Something’s Fishy Appliqué! |  |
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This chunky bangle takes advantage of Tunisian crochet’s natural tendency to curl, making it easy and great for beginners. Playing with gauge and texture with these can create fun looks, especially when mixing and matching bracelets. Break out your yarns from plain to novelty to create a fun and funky stack.
If you are not familiar with Tunisian crochet, please see How to Crochet: Tunisian Simple Stitch. |
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| For those who want to add a bit of avian flair to a project, try this bird silhouette applique. It is easy to make and in no time you can have a nice-sized flock to adorn bags, blankets, sweaters, hats, and anything else you would like to decorate. The bird is made all in one piece, so the only sewing you have to do is when attaching the applique to a project. |
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| One of the most enjoyable things to crochet is jewelry! Rings, earrings, necklace pendants, and brooches, all with the artistic flare yarn or thread naturally gives. Making your own jewelry says a lot and lends something noticeable to your appearance. To make this rose you begin with a strip of crocheted fabric and wind it around itself to resemble a rose. Then you simply sew it together from the bottom. Visit this page to see an example: How to Roll Up a Crocheted Rose. You can use this tiny rose on anything. Here’s a tip: for a tiny rose, try size 10 crochet thread! |  |
| If you’re in a jewelry making mood, look no further. These lacy earrings go great with a lot of summer looks (like a flowing patterned maxi dress) and will look good on the beach or the street. The stitches are simple and you’ll have your new earrings in no time. |
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| We have appliqués of all sorts here at Crochet Spot. And now introducing an anchor appliqué! You can add it to a child’s blanket, outfit, or use it on a pillow in the living room to enhance the nautical theme. Crocheted in a single round, this appliqué is easy and very enjoyable to make, and takes little time to complete. There is no end to the ideas with which to use it! |  |
| I have a bunch of mini cards on my keyrings from grocery stores, drugstores, the library–you name it. Over time, some of them have gotten a lot of wear, so to protect them and keep my newer ones from meeting the same fate, I made a little sleeve to keep them in. Not only does it protect cards, but it also keeps keyrings looking a bit neater. |
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| Recently I have written a couple of posts on making expandable geometric motifs, the Expanding Pentagon Motif, and the Expanding Geometric Motif Crochet Tutorial, where each shape follows a similar design. Unfortunately, not all shapes can be created so simply. My method is based on the amount of identical sides a shape has. But in the case of a diamond, for example, there are the same number of sides as a square but all sides are not identical. |  |
After reading a comment by a reader requesting help while using my tutorial to make a rhombus, or diamond, I set about making the necessary changes. So here is a pattern in the same expanding design but for a more unique shape!
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