What age did you start crocheting? I was around 10 years old when I started. I didn’t have many patterns to work with, mostly just hats and scarves. There are so many more interesting things to crochet that can engage the youth. In this post I rounded up a variety of crochet patterns for kids to crochet, and of course you can crochet them too!
In the spirit of Halloween, here is a bow pattern that is made with candy corn colors: yellow, orange, and white. Attach the bow to a headband or glue on a barrette or hair clip for an easy accessory. You can even use it to adorn a hat or bag. However you decide to use it, be sure to crochet a few to give away to family and friends. read more »
If you’ve been following along recently on the blog, you’ve come across a few beginner level wire jewelry crochet patterns: Circle Wire Earrings and Wire Fashion Ring. In this post, I have a video that demonstrates a bracelet being crocheting. Hopefully this video will help those that are having trouble working with wire.
As usual, the crochet pattern itself is super easy, but the tricky part is getting used to crocheting with wire. The pattern used is simply a few rows of single crochet stitches. 30 gauge wire is used to crochet the bracelet, which is softer and easier to work with compared to my previous patterns. The softer wire, also works wells to create a flexible bracelet.
The video below, by Beaducation, will walk you through crocheting a practice swatch with regular yarn, to crocheting the wire bracelet from beginning to end. It is a long video that is very detailed, so feel free to skip around if it is too slow for you, or pause it every now and then if you are crocheting along.
I’m a huge fan of Beaducation (with no affiliation), and love their tutorials and supplies for jewelry making! What do you think of this video? Did you enjoy crocheting jewelry?
Here are 10 free crochet patterns to get you into the fall crocheting spirit! Patterns range from scarves to jewelry to home decor. Fall is my favorite season to crochet, especially if you took a summer hiatus. Boost the fall and autumn mood by using lots of red, yellow, and orange. I hope you all enjoy crocheting the patterns rounded up in this post.
I never tire of finding new ways to showcase granny squares! Designing with them always adds a little reminder of tradition to a modern style, and I am always in for a little retro. These little jars are great for holding tealights, or tiny potted plants, like succulents.
The pattern is quick and easy. First you will crochet 4 simple granny squares and border them in a round of white single crochet. Then you will join them using a simple single crochet method. There are tips at the bottom of this post explaining how to make this cover for a different sized jars, too.
Mini jars covered in granny squares are just too cute. I would love to see them lining a long table at a country themed wedding or party, wouldn’t you?! read more »
No need to purchase a tie back for your curtains when you can crochet your own! This simple pattern uses a shell stitch that is worked around a long chain. There are loops on each end of the tie back for you to secure it onto hooks. Feel free to adjust the length of the tie back if needed by using the instructions within the pattern. Choose a color that will complement your drapes, or perhaps a bold color to make it pop.
Have you tried crocheting wire jewelry yet? Here’s a simple pattern to crochet your very first ring! While the pattern is super easy, the tricky part is getting the feel for crocheting with wire. You will make all the stitches the same way you would if you were to crochet with regular yarn or thread. But the stiffness of the wire will give your hands a workout. The large crochet hook will help you crochet with the wire more easily and help to create a lacy look. Be sure to check out the Circle Wire Earrings Pattern to create a matching set.
Tired of the same old gift bows? If you have an ample supply of curling ribbing, but don’t actually feel like curing the ribbon, try crocheting a quick flower instead. In the same time it would take to curl all of those strands, or possibly even quicker, you can crochet this simple flower. This ribbon flower is crocheted primarily with chains and only uses 3 yards of ribbon, probably less than what you would use for a curly bow. If you don’t have curling ribbon feel free to use any light weight or medium/worsted weight yarn that you have.
Can’t remember which key is which? Crochet a few key cozies to mark your important keys. This project is super quick to crochet, using only 1 yard of yarn, any scrap of yarn will do! The marker is crocheted from the top down, seamlessly in the round like a spiral. Place it onto your key, like a miniature hat and poke the very top out of the hole so that it can be reattached to your keychain. The cover is surprising not bulky and is quite durable. It is also easy to remove and place on different keys if needed.
Need to add an extra touch to your project? Appliques are great for that! They are quick to crochet and you can attach them to just about anything. Whether it’s a plain blanket, hat, scarf for bag, add an applique to it! In this post I rounded up a few free crochet patterns that we’ve published here on Crochet Spot over the years. read more »
