Since it is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. I think I should stop and take some time to say thank you to you, my Crochet Spot reader.

Thanks for inspiring me to crochet more and more. Thanks for the support. Thanks for visiting all the time. Thanks for helping to make Crochet Spot a welcoming place for all crocheters. Thanks for challenging me with your pattern requests. Thanks for all of the friendly emails. Thanks for keeping me on my toes with your crochet questions.

Okay, I hope that didn’t sounds too cheesey. But seriously, thank you!

Crochet a simple lanyard to wear around your neck. Attach your keys, ID, or other items you don’t want to loss. Follow the instructions within the crochet pattern, to adjust the lanyard as you desire. This is a beginner level pattern, but if you need help, you can always ask me! Skill Level: Finished Size: 12″ (30.5 cm) long, 1/2″ (1.5 cm) wide Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount of main color) Crochet Hook H (4.00 mm) Yarn needle Key ring Gauge: not important for this pattern. Use the instructions within the pattern to crochet the size you desire.

Crochet Pattern: Lanyard
Round 1: ch 100 (or a chain that is the circumference of the your desired lanyard. Remember that lanyard will stretch), place the chain though the center of the key ring, sl st in next first ch made: 100 ch
Round 2: ch 2, hdc in each ch around, sl st in top of beginning ch-2: 100 hdc
Round 3: sl st in each hdc around, finish off: 100 sl st

Optional: with a yarn needle, sew a straight line across lanyard 1″ above the key ring. This will prevent the ring from sliding around the lanyard.

Need help? Let me know!

It’s funny that I’ve written several post about crocheting gifts for the holidays and I haven’t even started my gifts!! So, in order to make sure I have fun and get things done, I’m going to blog about it. I mean, if I write it for the whole world to see, I have to get it done, right?

Here are the crochet gifts that I plan to make:

1. Shawl for my aunt – not sure what design to use yet. 2. Something for my 2 little cousins (both girls) – lots of things I can make for them. But I want to make sure it won’t be one of those things that gets tossed aside after a couple days. (I know how kids can be, I used to be one!) 3. Something for my mom – shes a toughie. I have no clue what to make her, but I think she would appreciate something handmade. 4. Everyone else – probably won’t want something crocheted, so I’ll do something else for them.

I’ll be sure to update you as I progress. It’ll be a challenge to get things done in time, but I’m sure with your help, it’ll all come together. Do you have crochet things you need to get done? Feel free to join in on the adventure and list what you need to get done.

Crochet a cute bunny rabbit with it’s friendly carrot. This pair would make an excellent toy for a child or even an adult! Some embroidery skills required. To download this pattern CLICK HERE Skill Level: Finished Sizes Bunny Rabbit: 10” (25.5 cm) tall , 7” (18 cm) arm span Carrot: 6 1/2” (16.5 cm) tall, 1 1/2” (4 cm) wide Main Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 150 yards of main color) Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm) Polyester fiberfill Yarn Needle

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If you ever need help with crocheting your bunny rabbit or carrot, let me know and I’ll be glad to help!

This set includes 5 crochet patterns: elf, gingerbread man, reindeer, Santa, and snowman. Use these appliques to embellish your holiday items or use them as pins. You can even attach them to hooks and hang them on your tree as ornaments. Some embroidery skill required. Download this pattern at the Crochet Spot Store. Skill Level:

Finished Sizes: range from 3″ (8 cm) – 4″ (10 cm) tall

Main Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount of each color) Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm) Yarn Needle

To download this pattern CLICK HERE
By purchasing this pattern, you will be supporting Crochet Spot in making the tutorials and pattern you love on this site! Thanks in advance for all the support, as it is much appreciated.

If you ever need help with crocheting your Christmas appliques, let me know and I’ll be sure to help!

Extended single crochet stitches (exsc) are very similar to single crochet stitches, but as the name suggests, they are extended to be slightly taller. Here is the abbreviated instructions for exsc – (pull up a loop in next stitch, yarn over, pull through 1 loop on hook, yarn over, pull though final 2 loops on hook)

Below is the step by step, picture tutorial that will walk you through how to make an extended single crochet stitch. 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.

Starting with a swatch to practice on, pull up a loop in the next stitch. To do so, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarning over (wrap the yarn around your hook) and pulling through the stitch on your hook. You should now have 2 loops on your hook.

Super easy and super fast, this scarf is only 3 rows wide! Use a large hook and super bulky yarn to crochet this scarf in a jiffy. Knowledge of How to Change Colors in Crochet is required to create the stripe. You can adjust the length of the scarf by following the instructions with in the pattern. Skill Level: Finished Size: 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm) wide, 78″ (198 cm) long Materials: Super Bulky Weight Yarn 50 yards of main color 25 yards of contrasting color Crochet Hook N (10.00 mm) Gauge: 6 dc = 3’’ 3 rows = 2 1/2’’ Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2 1/2’’h (7.5 cm x 6.5 cm) ch 9. Row 1: dc in forth ch from hook and in each ch across: 6 dc Row 2 – 3: ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across: 6 dc Finish off.

Crochet Pattern: Scarf
Row 1: with main color, ch 153 or a chain as long as your want your scarf, dc in back ridge only of the forth ch from hook and in the back ridge only of each ch across: 150 dc
Row 2: changing to contrasting color, ch 3, dc in each dc across: 150 dc
Row 3: changing to main color, ch 3, dc in each dc across, finish off: 150 dc

Need help? Let me know!

Recently I told you about the Caron Country Yarn Giveaway, where they are giving a free skein if Caron Country Yarn to any one who mails them 3 Caron Simply Soft yarn labels, their receipt, and a 3 x 5 card with their mailing information.

However, it looks as if they are not requiring you to mail your receipt anymore. This is great if you’re like me and lose your receipt or just never keep it! Also, notice that it is limited one skein per request, and not per person. That’s interesting…I wonder if you can get more than one skein? Either way, get your old yarn labels in the mail for a free skein of yarn!

You can click here for more information regarding the giveaway.

Everyone has a crochet personality. Let’s find out which one you are! Below are 3 fun personalities that I thought of. If you don’t fit any, feel free to make up your own and tell me about it!

Classic Crocheter Is traditional! Loves crocheting blankets, doilies, hats or scarves. Never gets tired of a good old granny square.

Modern Madam / Man Is always learning new techniques. Crochets a variety of items: bags, clothing, home decor, etc. May get bored crocheting the same thing all the time.

Novelty Nut Loves making thing that are “out of the ordinary” like a Crochet Hamburger Coaster Set. Doesn’t always follow patterns, just because you like to be different. Enjoys freeform crochet.

Personally, I think I’m a “Novelty Nut”. Although I do enjoy the classics, I have the most fun creating weird, novelty items. What’s your crochet personality?

I’ve been meaning to tell you this a couple weeks ago, but YES it is official! There will be three (not one, but three) 30 feet tall crocheted lions at the 2012 Olympics. A while ago I wrote about the possibility of Crochet Art at the 2012 Olympics, and now the committee chose a crochet piece. Shauna Richardson is the crocheter and will be crocheting for 2 years to get those lions done.

If you’re not a fan of the Olympics, maybe you’d at least be a fan of seeing giant crocheted lions?

You can take a look at the other decorations that have been chosen for the 2012 Olympics in London here. They seem very odd yet still fun!