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]

Celtic Heart Drawstring Bag

Celtic Heart Drawstring Bag The Celtic Heart Drawstring Bag is an eye-catching project that features 12 Celtic Knot Hearts made into square motifs that are joined together into a practical tote. I started working on this design over a year ago but ran out of time to finish it by Valentine’s Day so I was determined to complete it this year. 🙂 I experimented with several different Celtic heart designs and spent a lot of time figuring out how to[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]

Celtic Heart Bookmark

Celtic Heart Bookmark The Celtic Heart Bookmark is a beautiful and elegant corner bookmark design that works up quickly with a small amount of cotton crochet thread. I created this design several years ago to give to one of my magazine editors as a gift and ever since then I have been meaning to write up the pattern to share with you! (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Crochet Corner Bookmark I love[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]

Celtic Christmas Crochet Earrings

Celtic Christmas Crochet Earrings The Celtic Christmas Crochet Earrings are a fun and quick project that uses basic crochet stitches and a small amount of Size 10 cotton crochet thread. These earrings are modeled after my very popular Celtic Christmas Garland (that you can see here). Since everyone loves the elegant simplicity of the Celtic Christmas Tree, I thought it would be good to make a mini-version that can be worn as earrings or even a simple pendant necklace! Click[Read more]

Celtic Triquetra Crochet Snowflake

Celtic Triquetra Crochet Snowflake The Celtic Triquetra Crochet Snowflake is an intricate and eye-catching ornament that is surprisingly simple to make. This project uses only basic crochet stitches and a small amount of Size 10 cotton crochet thread. For the past several years I have created a new Celtic Knot snowflake at Christmastime and I am carrying on the “tradition” this year with this new snowflake design! Here is a list of the other Celtic Knot Snowflake patterns: Celtic Flower[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]

Celtic Crochet Pumpkin

Celtic Crochet Pumpkin The Celtic Crochet Pumpkin is a unique and practical fall decoration for your table! It is made with cotton yarn in shades of orange and a bright blue. The Celtic Knots are easy to weave especially with the included diagrams and the blue pumpkin base works up quickly with a double strand of yarn. This is a brand new Celtic Knot pattern that you can find in my Etsy Shop here! (This post includes affiliate links. To[Read more]

Celtic Crochet Capelet

Celtic Crochet Capelet The Celtic Crochet Capelet is a stunning garment that features eye-catching Celtic Knot motifs and a beautiful lacy stitch pattern. I have been wanting to create something like this for a long time and I love how it turned out! All stitches used in this project are basic crochet stitches and the Celtic Knots are easy to weave. This pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as an instant download – click here to purchase! (This[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]

Celtic Pocket Bookmark

Celtic Pocket Bookmark The Celtic Pocket Bookmark is a unique project that uses simple crochet stitches and a small amount of Size 3 (or DK weight) cotton yarn. My Crochet Pocket Bookmark design (click here to see) has been so popular that I thought it would be fun to create a Celtic version. I love how this one turned out and I think you’ll love how easy and quick it is to make! This pattern is now available in my Etsy shop[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]