After I had been crocheting for a little while I wanted to move on to something more advanced, so I decided to make a baby blanket for my cousin’s first baby. I chose Bernat’s Baby Coordinates and found an adorable pattern with double crochet shells. It took me about six months but when I was finished I was thoroughly satisfied with my work. Since then I have made many baby blankets and found that they are my favorite project to come back to. Now I let my creativity roam free and come up with whatever design I feel like at the moment.

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Hello everyone! This is Amy, Crochet Spot’s newest. Since March I have had many exciting opportunities to share with you my creations and today I am going to try my hand at a photo tutorial. Make sure and tell me what you think. Your feedback means a lot to me! This is the photo tutorial for my original Beaded Bangles Crochet Pattern.

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Want to give a room a splash of color? Or maybe a jolt of floral attitude? Try this pattern and go as crazy with color as you wish, because as a crocheter, you can do it! The thing that grabs me the most about crocheting is the ability to go wild with color. I love color: bright color, warm color, vibrant color. It can really improve a mood if you let it. So feel free to experiment! This pillow pattern is crocheted in two panel pieces that are then crocheted together around a pillow form. The flowers are crocheted separately and sewn onto the pillow.

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When I was little the items of doll clothes I lost the most were socks and shoes. I never seemed to be able to keep them with the rest of the clothes. Of course, some little girls don’t care much for putting socks and shoes on their dolls. But I’ve always had a love for shoes so it annoyed me to lose them. Well, despite whether she loses them or not, crochet these for a little girl and see if she doesn’t think you’re the best!

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My little sister has a stuffed bear collection that she just adores. But like every little girl she also has a baby doll. She often begs me to crochet clothing for her doll, so I decided to pull this project out of the hat. She’s pleased with it but I think she would have been happier if it had been pink! This project is quick and easy, and will make a wonderful gift for any little girl!

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Autumn is the most enjoyable season of the year, in my opinion! Time to start thinking of working on fall puzzles while sipping on a cup of hot apple cider. Though it’s still a few weeks away, already we have felt the weather changing and I couldn’t help turning my thoughts toward the season! What I had in mind for this project was a small bandana-like shawl to accessorize a simple long sleeve shirt. Perfect for fall! If you use Homespun like I did, be sure to read the tip at the bottom of the pattern. It was very helpful to learn. Try it out and tell me what you think!

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Being part of a family of avid video-gamers, there is no way I could miss the influence of Mario Brothers on my earlier life. I quickly learned that mushrooms were treats and turtles were the enemy. I’ve often wondered if this is what spurred my love of mushrooms but who knows. Mushrooms have a pleasant roundness to them, you must admit. Give it a try and tell me what you think!

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There are times when long shirts or straight dresses really beg a belt to break up the continuity and give you some waist. This belt is a perfect choice! The stitch alternates between the front and back post stitch which gives it a retro woven look. Also, the drape is just right to make it firm enough for a belt as well as allow it to double as a scarf. Be sure to give it a try. And don’t forget to tell me what you think!

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There are lots of “Keep Calm and…” sayings going around about many different subjects. I was inspired by the crown and set out to make my own version. The first try was sketchy, so I made some changes. Initially I used thread, and it was straining on the eyes, but when I was finally satisfied, I tried it out in worsted weight and thought it looked a whole lot clearer. So try it in your favourite yarn and tell me what you think!

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Essentially, this is a pattern for covering a bracelet with crochet. I used parts from an automotive (my Dad’s a mechanic) but you can use a plain bracelet from the craft store. The stitch count my vary, especially if you choose a band that is smaller in diameter than mine, but the basic idea is to single crochet around the band until you are satisfied, adding your choice of beads at even intervals. Have fun!

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