Celtic Square Hot Pad

Celtic Square Hot Pad Pattern The Celtic Square Hot Pad crochet project is a beautiful accessory for the home! You may have noticed that the Celtic Knot featured in the center of this project is the same Celtic Knot that is in the Celtic Crochet Square (which you can find the pattern for here) and the Celtic Knot Bag (which you can find the pattern for here). I really like this knot and how it looks so much more complicated[Read more]

Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts

Crochet Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Here is a list of Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts that are both unique and quick to make! Our mothers do so much for us all year long that it is fitting that there is a day to celebrate them and give them a rest. 🙂 And since mothers hold such a special place in our heart (or someone who is like a mother to us), it is also fitting that we give them a handmade[Read more]

Crochet Mandala Egg

Crochet Mandala Egg The Crochet Mandala Egg is a lacy and pretty project that works up quickly for Easter Egg decorations. These egg decorations use a small amount of Size 10 cotton crochet thread and shimmery sequins in a variety of colors and sizes. I recommend using foam eggs that you can find at your local craft store or on-line because they are light weight and allow for you to attach everything with straight pins. If you don’t have foam[Read more]

Crochet Sheep Headband

Crochet Sheep Headband The Crochet Sheep Headband is a fun and cute accessory that can be worn as a headband, ear warmer, an eye mask or a costume for any age! This project uses a super soft yarn by Yarn Bee called, “Fur the Moment”. This yarn has some very realistic looking colorways which makes it a great yarn to use for various animal stuffies and projects. To see some of my other FREE crochet patterns using this yarn, click[Read more]

Crochet Mandala Wrap

Crochet Mandala Wrap The Crochet Mandala Wrap has been several years in the making! It all started when I saw the beautiful Red Heart Super Saver Polo Stripes yarn at my local craft store. I immediately bought several skeins but had no idea what I was going to make with it. 😉 Then I saw a variety of pretty crocheted “sweater wraps” that have a shawl-like top section with a large back panel that hangs down in the center of[Read more]

Crochet Shamrock

Crochet Shamrock This Crochet Shamrock is quick and easy to make with a small amount of velvet yarn! I love the color green and couldn’t resist picking up the Emerald color of Premier Yarn’s “Just Chenille” yarn – it’s so pretty! In the fall I created a similar project using velvet yarn and safety eyes, the “Easy Crochet Leaf” and thought it would be fun to have a shamrock with eyes and a smile, too! (This post includes affiliate links.[Read more]

Celtic Knot Crochet Bag

Celtic Knot Crochet Bag The Celtic Knot Crochet Bag is a fun and unique project that uses basic crochet stitches and cotton yarn. Crochet bags made out of motifs are very popular right now and I thought it would be fun to use this construction that features a square Celtic Knot motif front and center. And since we have about one month until St. Patrick’s Day, I thought everyone would like having this project as a Crochet-a-long (CAL). Each week[Read more]

Crochet Heart Projects

Crochet Heart Projects These Crochet Heart Projects span over 10+ years of designing and include a wide variety of cute and creative crochet patterns that are fun to make for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year! The popular and famous heart shape is one of my favorite objects to design and crochet. There are many different ways to create a heart using crochet stitches – I love the endless possibilities and that you can add a heart to[Read more]

Crochet Heart Earrings

Crochet Heart Earrings The Crochet Heart Earrings are quick and easy to make. They use a very small amount of Size 10 cotton crochet thread and optional jewelry charms. There are many ways to crochet a heart and this project has you making just 2 rows with tall stitches! I was able to crochet each of these hearts in less than 5 minutes! Plus, they are very lightweight which makes for the perfect earring design. 🙂 You can decide to[Read more]

Textured Crochet Dishcloth

Textured Crochet Dishcloth The Textured Crochet Dishcloth is easy to make and results in a double-thickness so you can really scrub those dishes well! This dishcloth is simple to crochet because it uses just one stitch and a simple variation of it. You’ll want to make this with cotton yarn so it washes well and is gentle on your pots, pans and dishes. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) A Double-Thickness Makes for[Read more]

Crochet Candy Ornament

Crochet Candy Ornament The Crochet Candy Ornament is so cute! I was thinking about other decorations to make with my clear flat round ornament balls when my daughter said the round shape is just like M&M’s and I should turn them into these fun little guys you see here! I love M&M’s and love how these turned out. They use a very small amount of Size 3 (DK weight) cotton yarn so you could make one today with whatever is[Read more]

Crochet Charm Ornament

Crochet Charm Ornament The Crochet Charm Ornament works up quickly and uses mostly basic stitches. I have enjoyed making ornaments with some clear flat round ornament balls that I found at my local craft store and on-line. This version is super fun because it is like a “blank canvas” for all sorts of variations that can be customized and personalized for anyone! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Making Your Ornament Unique with[Read more]

Easy Crochet Snowflake

Easy Crochet Snowflake The Easy Crochet Snowflake uses only basic crochet stitches and just 2 rounds! So this means you can make it quickly and finish a bunch before Christmas this year. 😉 I had fun experimenting with different embellishments for this project and I explain those below and even take you step-by-step in a video tutorial, too. I think crochet snowflakes are a great addition to any Christmas decor especially when you place them on a green tree or[Read more]

Christmas Crochet Cookie

Christmas Crochet Cookie Christmas Crochet Cookie This Christmas Crochet Cookie is easy to make and almost looks good enough to eat! 🙂 This project uses a small amount of medium weight acrylic yarn and a few other craft supplies. I love to decorate cookies at Christmas time but sometimes find it sad that everything gets eaten and our beautiful creations disappear. With this pretty project you can have a Christmas cookie that lasts for years to come and makes a[Read more]

Crochet Animal Ears

Crochet Animal Ears These Crochet Animal Ears work up fast and are fun to wear no matter how old you are! They are also very lightweight and use simple stitches. These crochet ears could be the perfect addition to this year’s trick or treat costume or a favorite accessory for imaginary play. I love how they fit a variety of sizes and always make the people around you smile! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy,[Read more]

Crochet Beaded Badge Necklace

Crochet Beaded Badge Necklace The crochet beaded badge necklace is a fun project that works up quickly. It is easy to make any color with a wide variety of beads. The crocheted length would work with different types of badge holders and can even be used with lanyards or as a regular necklace. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Badge Holders for Special Events I have been to many conferences and participated in[Read more]

Crochet Soap Sack

Celtic Crochet Soap Sack The Celtic Crochet Soap Sack is an easy project with a simple but interesting decorative knot at its center. By using the FREE color-coded Celtic Knot diagram included here (for both Right-Handers and Left-Handers) you can quickly put the knot motif together and have your soap sack complete! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) S.A.C.K. – Supporting a Community with Kindness I was inspired to make this Celtic Crochet[Read more]

Easy Crochet Leaf

Easy Crochet Leaf The Easy Crochet Leaf is fun and quick to make! This project uses basic crochet stitches and a small amount of velvet yarn. I love the colors of fall and thought this pretty orange yarn was perfect for this leaf. Plus, once you add some safety eyes and a little mouth, the leaf becomes even cuter! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Fall Decorations or a Quick Gift I decided[Read more]

Easy Crochet Mushroom

Easy Crochet Mushroom This Easy Crochet Mushroom took me less than 15 minutes to crochet and looks great in my home with our fall decorations. I made it with a small amount of supplies from Hobby Lobby and basic crochet stitches. I love that mushrooms are popular right now – I’ve always thought of them as very interesting and the little red ones with white spots are so cute! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy,[Read more]

Crochet Capiz Shell Decoration

Crochet Capiz Shell Decoration The Crochet Capiz Shell Decoration is easy to make and works up quickly. This project uses some interesting craft supplies to make a unique and beachy decoration you can give as a gift or hang in your home this summer! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Capiz Shells – perfect for summer projects! Capiz shells are taken from the “Windowpane Oyster” that are grown in Indonesia and the Philippines.[Read more]