This pattern set is great for beginners who would like to crochet belts for the first time. The 3 belt patterns are easy to adjust so that you can make the belt as wide and long as you desire. Create a belt for kids, women, or men. No sewing is require, and a step-by-step tutorial for crocheting with D-rings is provided. Feel free to customize your belts by substituting D-rings with a belt buckle.

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I love finding and sharing fun, unusual crocheted things! Unusual crocheted cozies seem to be a popular occurrence these days, such as the Smart Car Cozy, and the Bicycle Cozy.

Here is a quick video of an artist who is covering the Charging Bull on Wall Street with a crocheted cozy:

What do you think about this unusual cozy? If you would like to learn more about the artist, feel free to visit Olek’s website.

These fairly small appliques would be perfect sewn onto a musical lovers blanket or scarf! The pattern is also great for using up scraps since each note takes just a very small amount of yarn. Experiment with different sizes of notes by using different hooks and yarns. Because of the long staff on the eighth note, take care when sewing this applique on, I recommend tightly pinning it on first to ensure the staff of the note stays straight.

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Adding tassels or fringe to crocheted creations can transform them from ordinary to unique. Tassels can also be added to knitted items, or even cloth (just make sure to make perforations neatly and evenly). They are a popular addition to scarves and wraps. Did you know that one of the easiest ways to attach fringe or tassels to craftwork is by using a crochet hook? This step-by-step tutorial shows you how exactly to do that.

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All kinds of crafts have a long legacy of classic techniques that had meaning to the peoples they originated with. In crochet and knitting Aran stitches are great examples of this. Although most are originally knit stitches, some are crochet as well and have been passed down for many generations.

This particular stitch is made of panels of 17 plus three. One panel is perfect for a scarf, a thick headband (or earwarmer) or a smaller sized washcloth. If you wanted a wider project you could either whipstitch appropriately length-ed panels of the 17 plus 3 together, like a quilt.

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This bag is designed for everyday wear and tear. The bottom is extra thick with a neat ridged texture to maintain the shape of the bag while still holding all the things a working girl needs. The front 2 pockets are convenient for cell phones, keys, coins, or anything else you don’t want to dig through a large purse to find. Feel free to line the interior of your finished purse for extra protection. Skill Level: Finished Size: 14 1/2” (37 cm) wide when flat, 10 1/2” (26.5 cm) tall not including strap Strap may be crocheted as long or sort as desired using the instructions within the pattern.

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