Crochet Mandala Decoration

Crochet Mandala Decoration I love to make a crochet mandala decoration to hang in my home. They are reminiscent of crochet doilies that were very popular decorations about 100 years ago. These “modernized doilies” look great stretched across a metal ring with some pretty ribbons hanging down. I love how the stretching really helps the pattern of the stitches stand out and the lacy details shine! The Marvelous Mandala is Crocheted with a Variety of Stitches I am calling this[Read more]

Crochet Flower Scrubbie

Crochet Flower Scrubbie I love the scrubbie yarn you can get now and I love flowers so I thought I would combine the two to create this Crochet Flower Scrubbie! This project works up quickly with basic crochet stitches and a small amount of the bulky yarn. I think this would make a great hostess gift with a matching “Two Color Dishcloth” (found here) – It could also be a great co-worker or teacher gift since everyone needs to wash dishes![Read more]

Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow

Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow The Patriotic Crochet Flower Pillow is a unique home decor accent that uses a wide variety of crochet stitches and a small amount of yarn. I love to crochet red, white and blue projects especially since my birthday is near the 4th of July and I grew up celebrating both days together with a lot of red, white and blue decorations! (For more patriotic crochet projects, scroll down to see the links to the free patterns.)[Read more]

Two Color Crochet Baby Blanket

Two Color Crochet Baby Blanket This Two Color Crochet Baby Blanket is easy to make with basic crochet stitches and color-changing yarn. The gradual color changes of one yarn along with the constant color of the other yarn make for a beautiful and unique look. The secret to this look is in the combination of stitches and the yarn used. Would you believe that even though the color changes every row, there are only about 10 ends to weave in?![Read more]

Summer Crochet Earrings

Summer Crochet Earrings These Summer Crochet Earrings are perfect to wear when the weather is warm and the sun is shining! I love the design of Sand Dollars and am still dreaming to find one on a beach someday! With their simple lines and flower-like centers they are unique and easy to crochet. These summer crochet earrings are large and lacy (about 2 1/2″ across) so definitely a statement accessory but I also show you how to turn the earring[Read more]