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Never Too Old to Learn to CrochetAs I sit under this old crocheted quilt, I am reminded of teaching my grandma how to crotchet. She was a single mom and worked all her life in the box factory making boxes to feed and raise my dad. Grandma had retired about a year earlier.

 

Crochet Craft Project Ideas, Close up of Woman Crocheting

Crochet Craft Project IdeasCrochet crafters are always looking for new projects. This is a page containing crochet craft project ideas.

 

Thick Crocheted Slippers - on child's feet

Making Three Strand Thick Crocheted SlippersUsing a half double crochet stitch and three strands of yarn you can make a pair of these child's cozy slippers. This is a page about three strand thick crocheted slippers.

 

Kitchen towel with crochet top.

Crochet Kitchen TowelCrochet several of these and put them in handy places throughout your kitchen; on the oven door and the refrigerator handle are the best places for these. My version is different from most since I don't cut the towel in half, but fold it and use the whole towel.

 

The crocheted fishing line button on a pair of jeans.

Crochet Button from Fishing LineEven small but original things can perfectly highlight your look. I figured out how to crochet this button from a fishing line. Thanks to the fishing line, this button has a solid shape. It is very easy and not long to make.

 

The frame with a photo inside.

Portable Crochet Photo FrameThis crochet frame not only looks original but is lightweight so you can carry it with you. It can be hung on a wall or placed on a table. It can also be a great DIY birthday present. Instead of a photo, you can insert a picture and use it as a double sided card.

 

Scrubbers Using "Scrubby" Yarn - finished scrubby with a hook and the darning needle lying across it

Scrubbers Using "Scrubby" YarnThere are so many cool crafts supplies out there anymore. I recently wanted to make my cousin a "scrubby" and found the perfect yarn.

 

Crochet "Go Back" Bowl - finished crochet bowl with another bowl inside holding a small pair of scissors and glue stick

Crochet "Go Back" BowlDo we not all have a little place where we put things "till we have time to put them where they go"? Well I can't be the only one. So today I made one for my table, and might make others for my desk, bathroom, and kitchen.

 

Blue Flew and the Bottle Top Kids!! - door hanger on knob

Blue Flew and the Bottle Top KidsRaise your hands if you sang "the lollipop kids" in a Munchkin voice! Okay, so today I have something for the old and the young. A message tag on the door tells other of your home situation. I got the idea from a gal who lives in an assisted living community. A bottle topper tells which drink belongs to who?

 

Crocheted Donut Pincushion - icing in place with pins randomly stuck in place

Crocheted Donut PincushionI made this last night, so I apologize for the lighting. There are better shots to share. This is a cute project and you don't need much yarn. I used a light brown with a white frosting. You could also use dark brown frosting, or pink, etc. I hope you like this. For the seamstress on your list, this is perfect!

 

Crocheted Pouch with Lanyard for Crafting Supplies - pouch filled and hanging from lanyard

Crocheted Pouch with Lanyard for Crafting SuppliesI am always walking around needing something, a pen, scissors, crochet hook, etc. So last week I designed a lanyard to keep them with me on days when I have multiple projects and I "flit" between them all. You know those days, huh?

 

Fall Maple Leaf Garland - finished leaves in various fall colors

Fall Maple Leaf GarlandThis easy pattern allows you to make maple leaves in all the best fall colors. Crochet a chain between each one and make a garland with as many as you want! I hope you like it.

 

Embroidery Hoop Doily Wall Decoration - glue on the buttons and then arrange the hoops in a pleasing way and glue, add a chained hanger

Embroidery Hoop Doily Wall DecorationI have seen mandalas and dream catchers done in embroidery hoops. This is my take on them using 3 commercial and 3 hand made doilies.

 

Recovering an Old Hassock - hassock top covered with a large black and orange granny square

Recovering an Old HassockMy neighbor had this poor old orange hassock. It had seen better days, so I kept saying, "If you ever need me to recover this, I would be happy to". One day, she said, "You know I am a Beavers fan, can you make it orange and black?" Done!!

 

Punky Pie Hot Pad Wall Hanging  - decorative pumpkin pie hot pad

Punky Pie Hot Pad Wall HangingPlease note: that this is a wall hanging, and "should not" be used for real cooking. I love the way this turned out. With just four colors of yarn, a larger and smaller hook, you can make this in about an hour. I hope you like it.

 

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Yarn Wrapped Coffee Can Mummy Candy Dish - finished candy dish

Yarn Wrapped Coffee Can Mummy Candy DishThis was so much fun, and I was able to do it while watching TV! It was made with a lot of white yarn, a little gray, and some black for the eyes. I loved the way it turned out!

 

Candy Corn Hot Pad - hanging candy corn colored hot pad

Candy Corn Hot PadI have never liked candy corn, and recently I learned that most people don't. But I do love the colors and this was a fun and easy project to share with you.

 

Mini Yarn Bag - bag hanging on a hook

Mini Yarn BagThis has been in my "to do" box for a while now. I was recently stuck in my house with a bad cold, so I thought I would be creative and did some little projects. I hope you like it!

 

Crocheted Easter Egg Cups - 6 plastic eggs sitting in white crochet egg cups

Crocheted Easter Egg CupsI thought of these when I was trying to come up with something cute to do with plastic Easter eggs.

 

Crochet Marshmallow Key Ring Fob - done

Crochet Marshmallow Key Ring FobI saw these cute crochet marshmallow keyring fobs on Pinterest, but made my own design.

 

New Baby Frame - finished frame

New Baby FrameI made this for a friend's new grandnephew, Luciano. It's time intensive, but I love how it turned out.

 

Cute Little Crochet Circle Pumpkin - finished pumpkin in a bed of faux fall leaves

Cute Little Crochet Circle PumpkinIf you have some time, yarn, and a hook you can make this tiny, medium, or larger crocheted pumpkin. I have seen similar ones, but they were a bit complicated so I made this simpler.

 

Funky Punky Autumn Decoration - finished pumpkin on a table

Funky Punky Autumn DecorationI often get crochet thread still on the cardboard center. When I roll it, I save them for crafts just like this one.

 

A crocheted bracelet with a large brown button.

Making a Crocheted Button Cuff BraceletThis is a page about making a crocheted button cuff bracelet. Showcase a decorative recycled button on this clever bracelet.

 

blue and white ombre crochet mat with cup and small plate

Making a Crochet Saucer and Cup PlacematThis clever placemat for your coffee or tea cup and a snack plate is quick and easy to make and also would be a fun gift for a friend. This is a page about saucer and cup place mat.

 

pastel crochet egg covers

Making Crochet Easter Egg CoversTurn plastic Easter eggs into a special treat holder, by covering them with handmade crochet covers. This is a page about making crochet Easter egg covers.

 

plaid skirt strips crocheted into a star pattern

Crochet Snowflake from Recycled SkirtI love anything repurposed so this is what I came up with today. Strips of a plaid skirt crocheted with a tiny snowflake pattern comes out big and bright!

 

turkey with face and tail sewn on

Amigurumi TurkeysI made the components of this little guy two years ago, but never put him together till today.

 

Crochet coaster of a cat looking back over its shoulder.

Crochet Peeking Cat Butt CoasterThis was a cute little craft I found for free, but I won't be telling you how to make it. I promised the lady who created the pattern I would share a link to her free pattern. Fair is fair. When you make it, its fun and fast. It took me less than an hour.

 

Crocheted Bunny Nugget

Crocheted Bunny NuggetMy daughter saw a knitting pattern online awhile ago for little bunnies. They were just adorable, but I can't knit! So this is what I came up with in crochet. Very easy, and what munchkin wouldn't love a little boxful of bunny nuggets in all different colors?

 

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A completed crocheted loopy flower.

Loopy Crochet FlowerThis is a fun little flower, perfect for purses, hats, barrettes, etc.

 

young girl wearing headband

Sweet And Simple Crochet HeadbandThese are the perfect accompaniment to any outfit. They're so quick and easy. There are no ends to weave in. You'll want to make one in every color of the rainbow!

 

finished cloth

Granny Square Crochet DishclothGranny squares are charming and they bring back memories of yesteryear. This version will allow you to enjoy one with a dishcloth. Quick, fun, and useful. These make nice gifts as well.

 

finished crochet purse

Crochet Keychain Mini-Coin PurseDo you ever find yourself hunting for quarters when you're out and about? I do! One of the grocery stores I shop at regularly requires that you insert a quarter into the shopping carts in order to use them. My kids love gumball/toy machines, but I never have change for them. And heaven forbid I need to park in front of a meter.

 

array of sponges

Tunisian Crocheted SpongesThis is a fast and fun pattern. It is crocheted using the Tunisian or afghan stitch for a nice textured look. Some people actually think this stitch technique strongly resembles knitting.

 

finished pin cushion with pins

Thread Spool Pin CushionMake this very cute and quick craft for the person in your family who loves to sew. And yes, that includes you!

 

A crocheted medallion bookmark.

Medallion BookmarkThis is a quick, easy, and pretty crochet bookmark, a great way to use up those scraps. They make great gifts too!

 

A completed crocheted flowering dishcloth.

Crocheted Flowering DishclothLet's face it, doing the dishes and wiping the counters is no fun. I can't help enjoy it just a bit more when using a pretty, homemade dishcloth.

 

finished butterfly

Crochet Butterfly BookmarkBookmarks are a fun way to use up those odds and ends that you don't know what to do with. They are also a nice instant gratification project! This butterfly will hold your place nicely. It's extra cute with google eyes too. You can make a whole family of butterflies.

 

Finished pink crochted flower.

Romantic Crocheted FlowerThis is a very quick flower to make! It is feminine and wavy, and would look great on a headband or attached to any project; hats, purses, etc.

 

finished dishcloth

Cottage Crochet DishclothThis is an easy, yet charming pattern. I wish the photos showed the gorgeous purple hues of the yarn better. At any rate, as I was making this, I thought it belonged in a little cottage kitchen. For now it will stay in mine though.

 

finished bow

Crocheted Itsy Bitsy BowThis is a cute little, itsy bitsy bow. In about 10 minutes time, you will have a sweet little bow to accessorize with. You can hot glue a spring clip to the back or you can hot glue a pin to the back to wear it on a coat or purse.

 

Making a Crocheted Dishcloth

Making a Crocheted Dishcloth - 10 Free...This small, but useful, crochet project can be made with yarn or plarn and used for cleaning dishes. This page features several crocheted dishcloth patterns and ideas.

 

Square Hillbilly Dishcloth

Square Hillbilly DishclothHere is a quick, easy and fun pattern that you can use to create with your newly made scrap yarn. I have made many of these for myself and friends. Every time I use them, I think how cool it is that it is made with what otherwise would have been just scraps for the garbage.

 

Autumn Wreath

Autumn WreathThis wreath is a combination of fall flowers and veggies, plus some leaves and love.

 

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Making Crocheted Coasters

Making Crocheted CoastersThis is a page about making crocheted coasters. If you are looking for a quick, fun crochet project for yourself or to give as a gift, then crochet coasters may be just the thing.

 

Crocheted T-shirt Clutch

Making a Crocheted T-shirt Clutch BagThis is a page about making a crocheted t-shirt clutch bag. Old, worn out t-shirts can always find a new life in your crochet craft projects.

 

crochet frame in fall colors

Fall Frame for Keeping or GivingThe cover over a wooden or cardboard frame is crocheted with ribbon and buttons.

 

shamrocks crocheted onto plastic bead necklace

Crocheted Shamrock NecklaceParty beads with tiny crocheted shamrocks added.

 

Gold, pink, and green necklaces.

Embellished Mardi Gras NecklaceCrochet embellished Mardi Gras party beads.

 

Teddy bear wearing bib and headband.

Crocheted Teddy Bib and HeadbandWith some thread and ribbon, some roses and a bit of time, you can deck out your baby with this adorable fancy bib and headband.

 

crochet bookmark

Autumn Leaves BookmarkWith the fall leaves turning already, what better thing to make for the long winter reading list than this easy and fun bookmark!

 

Oval recycled jeans rug.

Crocheted Blue Jeans RugThis rug is made from about ten pairs of old, worn denim blue jeans in various shades of blue.

 

Crocheted Broom Handle Duster

Crocheted Broom Handle DusterI don't know about your house, but here it is spider season. The little devils are leaving their cobwebs around all over the place. I have an aversion to step stools, so I whipped up this little goodie to reach all those pesky webs without my tooties ever leaving the security of the floor.

 

Sage green crochet coffee mug.

Amigurumi Coffee MugThis is an adorable mug of coffee that's so cuddly and so cute.

 

pin cushion

Crocheted Tea Cup PincushionWith some imagination, you can turn an old tea cup into a pretty pin cushion. With your chain one on hook, chain another and make a single crochet in first chain. Make one single crochet in the back loop of each single crochet.

 

red, yellow, and pink crochet flowers

Crocheted Easter FlowersWith pink, red, and yellow scrap yarn, and some Dollar Tree fake stems, you can make some pretty Eastertime flowers.

 

pastel crochet egg covers

Suzie's Easter Egg CoversA cover for plastic Easter eggs crocheted with Baby Coordinates yarn. Open at the bottom so you can fill the eggs.

 

Crocheted Shamrock Pin

Crocheted Shamrock PinA quick little crochet project so you can be "Wearin' the Green."

 

Crocheted Shamrock Garland

Crocheted Shamrock GarlandSt. Patrick's Day garland to decorate your home, office or classroom. Shamrock: Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.

 

Closeup of pin.

Crocheted Red Hat PinWith just a bottle cap, some thread and ribbon, you can create a nice pin or magnet for that special "Red Hat Lady" in your family or circle of friends!

 

Finished cuff.

Crocheted Wrist CuffsWhen it's not cold enough for gloves, but you want to keep your wrists and palms warm, consider this quick and easy craft.

 

Finished pin cushion on makers wrist.

Crocheted Wrist Pin CushionWith just two little circles, and a 30/1.00 pony tail band you can have a nice little wrist pin cushion!

 

Hanger with clothes pins.

Crocheted Drying HangerWooden hanger has a crocheted cover and clothespins attached to use for drying your hand washables or small items.

 

pastel crochet flowers

Crocheted CarnationsYou can crochet this and many other carnations with just a few crochet stitches and some fake foliage stem ware. I made this one for a sample for here, but have also made roses for wedding and anniversary boutonnieres.

 

Cute snail pin cushion.

Crocheted Snail Pin CushionWith scrap or regular yarn, you can make a nice little pin cushion. I collect snails, so this was a natural for me.

 

Pink and white butterfly.

Easy Crocheted ButterfliesThese easy crocheted butterflies are easy enough for a beginner crocheter and can be used for many things. These would be wonderful for Mother's Day or a birthday.

 

Crochet pouch for purse size tissue package.

Crocheted Pocket Tissue HolderThis is a crochet holder for the pocket size packages of tissues. Handy for purse, pocket, or to keep in the car. Make great stocking stuffer gifts or secret pal gifts.

 

Living room grouping with dolls.

Quick and Easy Crocheted Doll FurnitureCalling all little girls that love their Barbies or that have little dolls that need some furniture. Have I got a deal for you! This is number 1 in a three part series of articles about easy doll house furniture. Next week will be a crocheted kitchen and the week after that her bedroom.

 

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