Unlike the original Family Beanie Set crochet pattern, this pattern is crocheted with larger stitches to make your project super quick. This pattern set is great for folks who are really busy or for those who just love short projects. Although beanies crocheted from this pattern are great for keeping your head warm, beanies crocheted using the original Family Beanie Set are even warmer! Both sets are crocheted seamlessly in the round.

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Crochet stitches can be confusing at times. Especially since the name of stitches can be different depending where you are in the world or how you are taught. The treble crochet stitch (or triple, if that’s how you say it) is a good example of a stitch with 2 different names. You may notice on Crochet Spot that we like to use treble, just because this is what we’re used to. But I’ve been told that “treble” is the old school name, while triple is the more modern name. What do you think?

Do you say treble or triple crochet? It would be fun to find out if one name is more popular than another!

Interested in spreading a little hope? Angels For Hope is a non-profit organization that crochets angels, butterflies, and smiley faces as a symbol and gift to someone in need of hope, weather they are facing an illness or going through a rough patch in life. Volunteers crochet an item per week and send it to a recipient in need of hope. Sending 81,489 items in 2009, it’s not too late to join in on their goal of 83,000 items for 2010.

If you are interested in spreading hope to others through the Angels For Hope organization, then feel free to visit the Angels For Hope website to learn more and to find the crochet patterns they use.

Looking for more ways to volunteer your crochet skills? Check out the Crochet Spot Charity Page for a long list of different charities. Have fun crocheting!

This set includes 4 different fruits to crochet: apple, banana, orange and pear. Crochet these classic fruits for kids to play with or to use as a unique table center piece. Store the fruits in a bowl or in a cornucopia for Thanksgiving or other festive occasions. Each fruit is crocheted with tight stitches, like amigurumi toys, and stuffed with filling. Interested in crocheting bowls as well? Check out the Felted Bowl Set (5 sizes) Crochet Pattern.

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I got a good laugh after a Crochet Spot reader told me about the most expensive hand crocheted socks by Rodarte. Selling for $500, these netted styled socks are made of silky mohair. Due to the fine yarn that is used, these socks can not be washed, instead it is to be spot cleaned. I’m not sure who would actually purchase these socks, would you buy them?

Check out this quick video to learn more about the socks:

What do you think about these $500 crocheted socks?

Crochet this U-shaped pillow to enjoy a nap in an airplane, train, or even your office chair. This pillow is crocheted in the round as one piece and is made with tight stitches to prevent stuffing from falling out. Stuff your pillow to make it soft or firm. You can also customize your pillow by using different yarn colors or alternating colors after each round to create stripes! Finished Size: 12” (30.5 cm) wide, 12” (30.5 cm) long, when stuff. Since different amounts of stuffing can be used, for a soft or stiff pillow, this measurement is approximated.

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Remember the Real Men Crochet post? Well, here’s another example to add to the list. Seeing these three high school friends, I wouldn’t have guessed that they crocheted. Or even created an organization called Krochet Kids that empowers Ugandan woman by teaching them crochet and providing them steady jobs.

Watch this short video to see for yourself:

What do you think of these 3 guys?

Inspired by the fun colors of a kaleidoscope, this blanket can be crocheted with as many or as little colors as you want! Crochet this blanket to use up your scraps of yarn or to dwindle down a huge crochet stash. Since the Kaleido blanket is made up of a bunch of squares, it’s easy to crochet a few squares at a time without having to drag around an entire blanket. Once your squares are all attached, the blanket is finished off with a smooth, clean border.

If you like this blanket you may also like the Kaleido Messenger Bag Crochet Pattern.

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Have you seen the latest Target commercial? Not to advertise for Target, but there are these really giant balls of yarn at the end of the commercial. I want one!! Maybe this is their way of getting us yarnaholics to pay attention to their ads. But hey, it worked!

Take a look at the commercial and let me know what you think of the giant yarn balls at the end!!

I bet you want a giant yarn ball now too?!

Arggghhh! Crochet this fun pirate hat to top off your Halloween costume or to play dress up around the house. This hat isn’t just for babies or kids, but for adults too! The pirate hat is crocheted seamlessly in the round with single and double crochet stitches. For best shaping, use a yarn that is stiff rather than soft. Finished Sizes: baby, toddler, child, women and men. (measurements and instructions for measuring are included within pattern)

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