Kick off summer with a pair of barefoot sandals. If you’re obsessed with bow ties, this pair is designed just for you! The barefoot sandal has a simple, sleek design that is crocheted all in one piece. The sandal has a thin loop that goes around the toe, a straight line that goes up the foot, and simple chains that create straps to tie around the ankle. The bow is crocheted separately then attached to the sandal. The sandal will fit most adults and can be adjusted if desired by crocheting more or less chains.

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This classic style baby bib is crocheted all in one piece with no sewing required. It starts from the bottom of the bib and works its way up, ending with the curved strap. Fasten the strap with pieces of Velcro, which can be attached with fabric adhesive or sewn on with needle and thread, whichever you prefer. The bib features simple, rounded and curved edges for a classic look that’s great for boys and girls. This unisex bib can be customized by adding your own appliques or decorations to the front. Use 100% cotton or any machine washable yarn of your choice.
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Show your love by crocheting this baby sized blanket with a big, giant heart. The blanket is crocheted all in one piece with no sewing required. Experience changing colors is recommended but not required, as there are photo tutorials and tips included for making smooth color changes. This 30″ square blanket is the perfect size for babies and toddlers, but can be made larger or smaller by sewing multiple squares together or adjusting the gauge as you desire.

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A couple weeks ago I discussed how to hand crochet without a crochet hook, now let’s talk about arm crocheting! Both methods of crochet are done without a crochet hook. In arm crocheting, the loops which you would usually put on a crochet hook, are placed on your arm/wrist instead. You can still crochet using the same crochet stitches and patterns, but you are supersizing it by using your arm as a giant crochet hook.

Here is a YouTube video by Vickie Howell from Yarnspirations that demonstrates arm crocheting single crochet stitches to create a bulky cowl. Even if you aren’t interested in making a cowl, you can use this video as an example to get you started with the arm crocheting technique. Once you understand the technique, the projects you can make are only limited by your imagination!

Note: Vickie mentions crocheting in the front loops only, which I think is a great idea for such a bulky project. By crocheting in only one loop, it will give the project texture and also thin out the fabric.

Be sure to check out more videos on the Yarnspiration YouTube Channel.

Have you tried arm crocheting? What will you make with this technique?

Here’s a free crochet pattern to add a string of stars to your home decor or us them for special occasions and parties. The red, white, and blue stars in the sample photo are great for July Fourth. Crochet the stars in any colors that you like and string them together to create the garland. Make the garland as long or short as you want by adding as many stars as you desire!
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Fingerless gloves are typically easier to crochet than regular gloves or mittens. They require less shaping since they are fingerless. They can be as simple as crocheting a rectangle and sewing them together to create the fingerless glove shape.

Crochet patterns range from lacy summer gloves to thick and warm winter gloves. In this post I rounded up some of the fingerless gloves patterns that we have on Crochet Spot.

Little Arbor Fingerless Gloves

Braided Fingerless Gloves

Feather Cable Fingerless Gloves

Striping Shells Fingerless Gloves

Shell Lace Fingerless Gloves

Slouchable Fingerless Gloves

Summer Lace Fingerless Gloves

Fingerless Gloves for Men

Glamour Lace Wristers

Ribbed Wrist Warmers

Beginner’s Wrist Warmers with Ridges

Reversible Wrist Warmers

Do you enjoy crocheting and wearing fingerless gloves? Join the conversation in the comments below!

Here is a modern scarf that is simple to crochet. If you’re tired of boring, old scarves, this scarf is for you! Using lots and lots of chain stitches, this pattern creates a light yet textured scarf that is great to wear in the warmer months of summer. It’s like a cross between a thin scarf and a bulky, chunky necklace. This infinity scarf is worked in the round with no sewing required, and can be adjusted to be as long and wide as you desire.

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During the warmer summer months, I like to change gears to smaller crochet projects. Items that are quick to crochet are perfect for warmer weather crocheting. Plus I find myself running outside during the nicer weather so I don’t find as much time to crochet, making the smaller, quicker projects perfect. In this post I rounded up some of my favorite small crochet projects for you to crochet this summer. Have fun crocheting and keep those hooks moving, even if it is summer outside!

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Click on the images to visit each pattern’s page!

Click on the images to visit each pattern’s page!

If you haven’t heard of hand crocheting, you’re in for a fun surprise! You can crochet an entire project without a crochet hook, simply using your fingers and hands. Grab your yarn and get your hands ready to try out something new!

Before starting, I recommend having a basic knowledge of how to crochet. You can learn to crochet as you go, but the basics of how to chain, and make single crochets will give you a head start with hand crocheting.

Although you do not need a crochet hook for this project, you will need yarn. Use a super bulky weight yarn, and/or multiple strands of yarn held together to create a thick yarn. Your hands will act as a giant crochet hook so you need a yarn that will be proportional to your big hook size. The exact weight of yarn isn’t too important. Feel fee to practice the technique and then adjust the yarn weight and tension to suit your project.
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It’s been a while since we dusted off all those cobwebs! During the month of May we are going to do a lot of work in the background, cleaning up the website, and making improvements. Please continue to enjoy the free crochet patterns, tutorials, and other goodies.

The blog and store will still be available, but may be down from time to time to be updated. You are welcomed to purchase crochet patterns on our Etsy store page if the main Crochet Spot Store is offline. Thank you all in advance for your patience while we make improvements to the website.

Keep up the crocheting everyone!!!