Do you think the change in weather changes the crochet projects you work on?
What are some things you would like to crochet during the spring?
I’m really interested to find out what kind of patterns you’re looking for and to get started on designing them!

Skill Level:

Finished Size:
66” (167.5 cm) circumference,
7” (18 cm) wide
Size can be adjusted by using the instructions within the pattern.

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 300 yards) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)

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While crocheting your loop scarf, feel free to ask me for help if you need it!

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As much as I love to crochet and I bet you do too, there has to be something that you don’t think you will ever want to crochet. For me it…

… toilet seat cover! That’s my answer, what is yours?

As much as I love to crochet and I bet you do too, there has to be something that you don’t think you will ever want to crochet. For me it is a toilet seat cover. I know there are plenty of crochet patterns for toilet seat covers and many people do crochet them. You can even buy toilet seat covers in the store. But personally, I just don’t get the point of them (crocheted or not). I like my toilet seat just the way it is, without a cover.

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Skill Level:

Finished Size: 5 1/2″ (14 cm) long, 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm) wide, when flat
To adjust the size of the glasses case, follow the instructions within the pattern.

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)

Gauge: not important for this pattern. Follow the directions in the pattern to adjust the size as you see fit.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Crochet Pattern: Glasses Case
Start by chaining 8 or a chain that is the width of your desired glasses case
Note: if you change the number of chains, the total number of stitches in each of the following rounds will be twice the number of chains you start with here.

Round 1: ch 2, hdc in third ch from hook and in each hdc across, working into remaining loops on opposite side of chain, hdc in each hdc across, sl st in top of beginning ch-2: 16 hdc
Round 2: ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-2: 16 hdc

Repeat round 2, 14 times or until the glasses case is as long as you desire. Then finish off.

Need help? Leave a comment to let me know and I’ll be sure to help!

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You just finished crocheting all parts of your amigurumi. So now you are ready to stuff them. This is a very important part of your work, because it determines what your finished doll will look like. I want to share some tips to help you get the best result.

First of all, stuffing actually begins before you even start with your amigurumi, by choosing the right crochet hook. You want to crochet as tight as possible, so the chance your filling will be showing through your crochet work is minimum. The tighter you crochet, the bigger hook you can use. For example, I am a very loose crocheter so I always choose a very small crochet hook.

Now back to your finished amigurumi parts. You have to use the right filling. Of course you can buy doll materials like fiberfill in your local shop but I like to use a more budget friendly version, filling from old cushions. I think it works great.

Try to stuff your amigurumi with one piece of filling, instead of adding a piece after piece. If you would add little pieces, your amigurumi would become very lumpy.

For a head or body, try to stuff as firmly as possible, but not overstretching it. You don’t want your filling to start showing through. For legs and arms, be gentle with stuffing, otherwise you could loose your shape.

When the opening of your arm or leg is very small, use something pointy to get the filling all the way down to hands or feet. I always use my scissors for this, but be careful, not to hurt yourself.

Stuff the feet more firmly then the legs, to ensure you get a nice shape.
If you have too much filling in, just pull out what you don’t need.

When you have the filling in, start ‘moulding’ the doll’s parts, it’s amazing what you can do to the shape of your doll.

Now your doll part is finished!

The last tip: Have fun making your amigurumi!

Renske de Busschere is obsessed with amigurumi and vampires, and has mixed the two together successfully! She began designing about a month ago and has opened up her own Etsy shop. To lean more about Renske, visit her blog Fun and Fang.

1. Demonstrate first. If someone has no clue how to crochet, it may be a good idea to just show them before he/she even picks up the hook. Do a few rows, just so your student can get a visual of what crocheting looks like. He/she will be able to see how your hands and yarn move.
2. Skip the technicalities, work on the basics. Don’t get caught up with the technical aspects of crochet. The chances that a newbie would actually remember are slim. Plus, too much information can be mind boggling! Just stick to the basics stitches and once your student gets the hand of it you can move on.
3. Go slow. Everyone learns at their on speed. Start off slow so that your student can see exactly what you are doing. If need be, you can even work in slow motion. Once your student starts to get the hang of crochet, you can start to work faster.
4. Give step by step instructions. Remember to give all the instructions. As an avid crocheter, you may overlook even the smallest steps because you’re so used to doing it.
5. Use proper terms. It will be easier for the student later, if you use proper terms now. Try to avoid describing steps by saying “that thingy”. When your student is familiar with crochet terms, it will be easier to learn more techniques and read crochet patterns in the future.
6. Don’t be boring. The fastest way to make your student run away is to make crocheting seem boring! Just about anything can be crocheted, from toys, bags, clothing, and blankets. With so many options crocheting is definitely not boring. You may want to start with a small project that your student wants to crochet.
7. Use tutorials. You don’t have to be an encyclopedia of crochet instructions! You can use tutorials such as the ones on Crochet Spot to assist you in teaching. Here are some great tutorials that you can use for beginners (both left and right handed): Learning to Crochet.
8. Be patient. I’m sure there will be moments of frustration, especially if you are teaching someone who is brand new to crocheting. Just be patient and you and your student will have a good time!

Do you have a tip for teaching crochet you would like to share? Leave it as a comment for others to read!

This tutorial is for both right and left handed people. For left handed pictures, roll your mouse over the image and it will change for you.

Round 1: ch 13

tr in first ch made

tr in first ch made

ch 3 (this is the second time in pattern)

tr in first ch made (this is the second time in pattern)

ch 7

sl st in sixth ch made at beginning of round

Round 2: 14 sc in ch-7 space

6 sc in next ch-3 spaces

6 sc in next ch-3 spaces (this is the second ch-3 space)

14 sc in next ch-7 space

sl st in first sc made

Here it is! Finish off by cutting your yarn and weaving in your ends nice and neat. Make sure your single crochets in the chain spaces are spread out evenly. If they’re bunched together, it’ll make the peace sign lopsided.

Need more help or have a question? Let me know!

Skill Level:

Finished Size
Cocoon: 20” (51 cm) long, 10” (25.5 cm) wide
Hat: 14” (35.5 cm) circumference, 5 1/2” (14 cm) long
Note: fits most newborns and should stretch

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 500 yards of white, small amount of pink) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm) Yarn Needle

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For me and I’m sure for many others, these posts are very inspirational! After all, lots of people would love to be self employed and make a living doing what they love, especially if they already do it as a hobby.

My question for you is, if you could have your dream job what would it be? Would it include crocheting?

The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day crochet pattern is of course the Leprechaun Hat:

The best part is that you can make everyone one, since the pattern comes in 5 sizes: baby, toddler, child, woman and man. Learn more about this pattern here: Crochet Pattern: Leprechaun Hat – 5 size

If you don’t have time to crochet an entire hat, how about crocheting a lucky shamrock? This 4 leaf clover can be used as an applique. Attach it to your shirt, hat or wherever you want. See this pattern here: Crochet Pattern: Four Leaf Clover

Still need more ideas? Just browse through the Crochet Spot archives for a pattern you like and make it in St. Patrick’s Day colors. Simple as that! I’m sure lots of things can look good in green. Plus, you have literally hundreds of Crochet Spot patterns to choose from.

Have you crocheted anything for St. Patty’s Day?