Aloe Vera Succulent Using Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn, you can also make your own artificial house plants like this Crochet Aloe Vera Succulent. The soil is the 4" size and the plant is one piece until that is folded strategically and lightly stuffed to stand up straight. Pattern Suggestion Crochet Happy Holidays Afghan Pattern Crochet...
Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn
Crochet patterns using 100% cotton yarn with Lily Sugar'n Cream products. Primarily used for cleaning and home decor crochet patterns to try.
Crochet Cookie Bag Tag Identifiers
Crochet Cookie Bag Tag I prefer my crochet bag and even my carry on luggage when I travel to have a tag that is added to it to identify who I am. Yes, I do put on an official tag with my name and address but I add a secondary crochet bag tag to my...
Crochet Frog Backpack Pattern
Crochet Frog Backpack Crochet this super cute Crochet Frog Backpack. Using Lily Sugar'n Cream, you too can crochet this awesome backpack. This bag is designed to be a conversational piece but also a project where kids can feel extra special. The project is combined with a red zipper to feed the frog the essentials that...
Crochet Old Records Coaster Pattern
Put Those Old Records on the Shelf Coasters Inspired by my new friend, Michelle, from the Loosey Goosey Stitchers of Nova Scotia. She was looking for quick and easy ideas for craft table displays to sell. We were discussing the old records. We wondered if the coaster needs some overlay to give the illusion of...
Tunisian Simple Stitch
Tunisian Simple Stitch The Tunisian Simple Stitch is the basic stitch for crocheters to get started to use. Using this stitch allows you to identify the unique look of Tunisian and how to reverse it back to the start. You can use this stitch easily for dishcloths and etc. Pattern Suggestions Baby Sneaker Booties Crochet...
Travelling with Crochet Amigurumi
Have you Ever Made A Crochet Amigurumi Doll for Travel? If you would have asked me earlier this year if I have ever travelled with a Crochet Doll, I would have asked you if you were serious! Talk about judgemental queen eh! The Crochet Cruises, I made a pirate parrot a couple of years back....
Crochet Flip Flop Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Flip Flop Flowers Learn how to make flowers to accessorize your flip flops. The pattern is simply called Flip Flop Flowers by Yarnspirations. The flowers are made and then glued to the top of the flip flops to personalize your footwear. The pattern is so simple that it will just take you about 10...
Crochet Multi Layer Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Multi Layer Flower Learn how to crochet a Multi-Layered Flower using an existing pattern from the Shower Flowers. Flowers are really high in demand for accessorizing items such as hats, bags and so much more. Some crocheters love to do bouquets and wreaths too. This pattern has 3 layers that will lend itself well...
Crochet Pansy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pansy Bouquet If you are looking to cheer up your home or office space, you may want to consider a vase of crochet pansies. Even for those in long term facilities and more, you can add things like this to decorate without worry that someone may not have time to water or lacks the...
Crochet Ballerina Bag
Crochet a Ballerina Bag I made this Ballerina Bag for my 3 year old granddaughter because she loves to twirl and says she is a ballerina. She also love to play dress up and so this little bag is the perfect size to hold a few of her treasures. I used an old, scratched CD...
Crochet Adult Wizard Hat Pattern
Crochet Adult Wizard Hat Thinking Halloween or potentially even a Crochet Wizard Hat? Here is a free pattern that is pretty basic on creating a cone shape that eventually forms a hat. This is part of a pattern that has a Witches Hat too. So you can do something for yourself and a friend for...
Crochet Dusting Mitt Pattern
Crochet A Dusting Mitt I must say that Spring Cleaning is not my thing. My retired husband does a pretty good job at keeping the house clean most of time, but the one thing he doesn't like to do is to dust the furniture. When Mikey and Diva Dan challenged me to crochet up with...
Crochet Sunshine Scrubby Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Sunshine Scrubby Learn to crochet around a plastic scrubber in order to make a Sunshine Scrubby using your crochet hook and cotton yarn. In this project, we will start off with a plastic scrubber. I picked up a package of 6 scrubbers at the dollar store for $1.25 CDN. They are pretty inexpensive. Using...
Crochet Rose Bouquet Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Rose Bouquet is made up from Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. There are two types of flower constructions in this one pattern. First, there is the open flower which is the rose fully open and showing its beauty. There is also a rosebud where the rose is in partial growth and will open in...
Crochet Cosmetic Bag Pattern
Cosmetic Bag: Inspired by Orange is the New Black TV Show I started watching Season 3 of Orange is the New Black TV Show last night and I noticed one of the inmates had a crochet cosmetic bag sitting on the counter of the bathroom. Of course, the crocheter in me kicks and I have...
Crochet Halloween Wreath Pattern
Crochet Halloween Wreath Homemade made fun for Halloween, with a Crochet Halloween Wreath. From the front door and a perfect reusable wreath from year after year. I love how the witches circle the wreath. For myself, I have made the witches and pumpkins. we have tutorials for the two sizes of pumpkins. You will find...
Soap S.A.C.K. - Charity
Soap S.A.C.K. Charity Who's is up to making Soap S.A.C.K.s. Over 100,000 soap sacks have been made since 2017 when a grassroots idea of creating knit and crochet sacks. These benefit homeless shelters, food pantries and transitional housing centres. They are a registered public charity organization. When the sacks are handed out to those in...
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag Crochet a luggage tag to quickly identify your luggage or special bag from a distance. The yarn is cotton so it's strong and durable. This is the Crochet Flower Luggage Tag pattern. Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber I made this in prep for the upcoming Crochet Cruise. Materials Small amounts of cotton...
Crochet Sweet Treat Chicks Pattern
Crochet Sweet Treat Chicks These super crocheted sweet chicks slide over a plastic egg for cute Easter decor ideas. Created by our Cathy to share with you. What You Need Size G Crochet Hook or 4.5 MM Cathy used Lily Sugar N Cream or Bernat Handicrafter 4 ply cotton yarn but you can substitute any...
Triangle Granny Stitch
Triangle Granny Crochet Triangle Grannies are similar to square grannies but obviously there is only 3 times instead of 4. Turning the corners are slightly different as the corner needs to be more than 90 degrees. Getting started is the trick, once you get beyond the beginning, turn on the TV sit back and relax....
Crochet Toast & Egg Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Toast Pot Holder New to Yarnspirations is the Crochet Toast & Egg Pot Holder featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. In my tutorial, I improvised the pattern slightly. I'll tell you what I did as you should have enough yarn to do this as I know I did. More Ideas Crochet Hamptons Beach Bag +...
Crochet Thick Toast Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Thick Toast Pot Holder Introducing the Crochet Thick Toast Pot Holder, an adaptation from the original pattern by Yarnspirations. For me, I am clumsy in the kitchen. If I can burn it, it will happen. If I can drop it, there she goes. What can I say, the kitchen and I don't get along...
Crochet American Pop Can Cozy Pattern + Tutorial
Just for fun is the beginner Crochet Can Cozy Cover. An easy to follow beginner pattern to use for pop cans. Use your 100% cotton yarn like Lily Sugar'n Cream or Bernat Handicrafter to make things like this. Cotton yarn can absorb moisture and is meant for places like the kitchen because it can scrub...
Crochet American Cushion Pattern
Crochet American Cushion If you are looking for a Crochet Cushion for a chair or to make your surfaces a little softer, why not try the Crochet Stars & Stripes Cushion. These almost square designs are pretty straight forward in design. The stars in the blue are just an artistic representation. Try this free easy...
Crochet BBQ Apron Pattern
Crochet BBQ Apron This easy to Crochet BBQ Apron is the next step beyond beginners. The front includes a pocket that you can slide your utensils or whatever into your apron. Ensure you use 100% cotton for this application such as Lily Sugar'n Cream or Bernat Handicrafter Yarn. The person wearing this will be in...
Small Miniature Crochet Pumpkins + Tutorial
Crochet the Small Miniature Pumpkins This small miniature pumpkin is part of a Halloween Wreath by Yarnspirations. If you are following the pattern that I have provided for you, it's the small pumpkin of the two that are in the pattern. Judging by the size of my hands, you can see how tiny this is....
Crocheter's Tote Bag Pattern
Crocheters Hooker's Tote Hook up a Crocheter's Tote Bag! Great for small projects on the go. This tote bag has a shorter handle that you slide on your arm and it holds your yarn while you are on the go. The tote bag works great for waiting rooms and appointments. Fast and easy to stash,...
Crochet Patio Pillow Pattern
Crochet Patio Pillows Cheerful and vibrant are these Crochet Patio Pillows. You can use Bernat Handicrafter or Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn to work up this pattern. Choose from either a round pillow with a flower center or straight back and forth to form a square pillow. Either way, you can create your own ideas with...
How to Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Quick Market Bag or Five! It's almost time for my annual girlfriends' retreat. Every year, we meet in a different location of the country to scrapbook, craft and basically just have a lot of fun. This year's retreat is in Houston, Texas. I am very excited because we are actually staying in a...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (6 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have a palm scrubby, flower scrubby and gingham crochet dishcloth in free patterns. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to be washed and dry out. If you...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (4 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have the cute little scrubbies that look like sandals with a crochet heart dishcloth and braided Jacob's ladder corners dishcloth. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (3 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have two patriotic symbols for both Canada and USA with the maple leaf, star and another great pattern. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to be washed...
24 Crochet Dishcloths Series (2 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have the Red Heart Circle Scrubby, Sailor's Knot Dishcloth and Basic Crochet Dishcloth. The green scrubby version is great for craft shows if you are looking for ideas for quick sales. I have included 1 bonus tutorial for Entrelac Textured Dishcloths....
New Bernat Yarn Social Media Outlets
Our friends at Yarnspirations have launched Bernat Yarn as a social media outlet on both Facebook and Instagram. Back Story Time I have been working on and off with Spinrite Yarns since 2010 in starting at their retail store in hosting workshops. At the time, Spinrite had only Bernat, Patons (North America), Phentex, Lily Sugar'n...
Sweet Treat Crochet Bunnies Pattern
Sweet Treat Bunnies Crochet these adorable sweet treat bunnies using a free pattern by our very own Cathy. These will definitely bring someone some smiles. More Free Patterns Crochet Front Tie Lover's Know Jacket Pattern 17 Free Crochet Bunny Patterns Bunny's Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern What you Need Size G Crochet Hook or 4.5 MM...
Crochet Mesh Soap Saver Travel Thinga-Ma-Bob + Tutorial
The Crochet Mesh Soap Saver for the person on the go where lugging some soap around is ideal. Mesh allows the soap to breathe to dry out and uses cotton yarn so it can deal with the wet soap. I created a complementary tutorial for it to assist those who want one for themselves. May...
Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder Pattern
Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder The Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder is ideal to clip onto an existing bag or clip for easy access. Originally designed for my lanyard to wear on the cruise ship. The trick to something like this is to ensure it is 100% cotton. Use your Bernat Handicrafter, Lily Sugar'n Cream or Peaches...
Crochet Mini Project Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet yourself up this cute Crochet Mini Project Bag pattern. The bag is made up of 3 panels, There is a front and back the sides and bottom are one panel that is single crocheted together with the front and bag panels to form the join. It's a great little pattern to work up for...
Crochet & Knit Face Mask with Filter Pattern
Crochet Face Mask with Filter Yarnspirations has created two masks for knitters and crocheters. There was a demand from crocheters and knitters to have yarn made masks. The link to the two free patterns comes with an extensive write-up. Included with the patterns have a printable template to overlay onto the fabric to cut the...
Crochet Classic Cactus Flower Pot Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Classic Cactus Flower Pot Pattern Do you accidentally kill your real plants? How about a Crochet Cactus? For this cactus, you will create the soil that appears to be a ball that is inside the pot. Then, you will crochet the cactus and then add the crochet flower to the top. The advantage of...