Crochet Craft Project Ideas

Button Crocheted Necklace

Materials:

• crochet cotton
• size 7 steel crochet needle
• button

Directions:

1. Place button on crochet thread "before" beginning.
2. Make 12 inches of chains, slide button in place, crochet another 12 inches of chains and tie off.

By Sandy from San Jose, CA

Craft Project: Crocheted Purse Wallhanging

Approximate Time: about 2-3 hours

Supplies:

• White or colored crochet thread
• Crochet hook to achieve the desired gauge
• Scrap buttons
• Ribbon
• Starch or sugar water
• Darning needle

Instructions:

From loop, crochet a chain of 50. Join for a loop. Chain 3, and make a double crochet in that stitch and each of the rest of the loop. Join. This is your base row.

Chain 3 and make a double crochet, chain 1, and another double crochet in the first stitch. This is your first cluster. Skip two stitches on the base row, but DO NOT make a chain between your clusters.

Make another cluster in the third chain from the base of the last cluster so you have a cluster that is wider on the top than the bottom.

Continue this pattern to the beginning of the row, join, chain 3 and continue this pattern around.

You should have 18 clusters.

Continue this cluster pattern till you have made 9 rows.

Your last row should be single crochet in each stitch around, and join.

Chain 50 and slip stitch the loop to the opposite side of the opening of the purse.

NOTE: Your "half way mark" is stitch 25. Break off and weave in tail.

I made some little tassles on the bottom, whip stitched the bottom closed and dipped it in sugar water. This basically folds it in half, along with the loop on top.

I decorated with buttons like a tree but you can thread through some ribbons, (pre-dipping) ripped rap for a country look or something sparkling.

N-JOY

By Sandra from Yorktown, VA

Crocheted Calypso Cardigan

I would highly recommend this pattern since it turns out so nice. You can use any color(s) you like. The pictures show the front, the back, and my daughter modeling it. She likes things form fitting; you can make the vest looser so that it closes more in the front. The fringe is crocheted chains, easy to make, and very jaunty.

Approximate Time: It took a few weeks working on and off.

Supplies:

• 5 mm crochet hook
• 6.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver yarn, white
• 2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver yarn, light blue
• Yarn needle

It was pretty easy to make, and the pattern is for free at the Red Heart website. Here is the link:

• http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/calypso-cardigan

By Copasetic 1 from North Royalton, OH

Craft Projects: Cotton Dishcloth and Plarn Table Centerpiece

Approximate Time: 30 minutes to one hour

Supplies:

• 100% cotton yarn
• crochet hook "I"/ 5.5 mm

For the table centerpiece:

• shopping bags cut into pieces
• crochet hook "E"

Instructions: Cotton Dishcloth

1. Start ch 5. Slip st to join to make a ring.

2. ROUND 1: *Ch 2 (counted as 1 dc), 13 dc into the ring (total:14dc). Sl st tog the top of *.

3. ROUND 2: *Ch 2, 2dc in each st up to the last st. (total:28 dc) Sl st tog top of*.

4. ROUND 3: *Ch 2, skip 1st st, 3dc in the next st, skip another st, 3dc in the next st. Rep up to the last st. Sl st tog top of*.

5. ROUND 4: *Ch 2, 2dc into the same space, ch 1, 3dc into the next space. Rep up to the last st. Sl st tog top of *.

6. ROUND 5: Rep Round 4.

7. ROUND 6: Ch 2, 2dc into the next space, ch 2, 3dc into the next space. Rep up to the last st. Sl st tog top of *.

8. ROUND 7: *Ch 2, 3 dc into the next space, ch 1, 3 dc into the same space, 3dc into the next space, ch1, 3dc into the same space. Rep up to the last st. Sl st tog top of *.

9. ROUND 8: *Ch 2, 1 dc in each st up to the last st. Sl st tog top of *. Fasten off and weave in ends. FINISH.

Instructions: Plarn Table Centerpiece

1. Do step 1-7 of dishcloth instructions.

2. ROUND 8: *ch2, 2 dc into the space, ch 1, 3dc into the next space. Rep up to the last st.
3. ROUND 9: Rep round 6 of dishcloth instructions.
4. ROUND 10: Rep Round 7 of dishcloth instructions. Fasten off and weave in ends. FINISH.

By Nelly from Estacada, OR

Craft Project: Quick Crochet Ski Cap

This pattern can easily be custom made since it is made using measurements in inches rather than Gauge and numbers of stitches and rows.. Takes about half a skein of 4 ply yarn and can even be made multicolor from leftover yarns

For a little reference, I have made a cap that fits my husband, and I have noted the measurements that were used to make the cap shown above.

Approximate Time: I am bad about keeping track of time, but believe that I finished this in about 3 hours, and that was recording directions as I worked.

Supplies:

• about 4 ounces 4 ply yarn
• Size H Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle
• Optional: Pompom Maker

Instructions:

Hatband: Ch 12.

Row 1: Starting in 3rd chain from the hook, make 1 DC in each chain across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: DC in each DC across, working in back loop only. 10 DC.

Row 3: Repeat row 3 until piece measures the number of inches for the headband. End on an even row (My hat took 34 rows to reach 23 inches.)

Fold band and match up the first row with the last row; then SL ST in each stitch across, going through both ends. Ch 1. Then turn band and, working around the edge of the band, make 2 sc in the side of each DC around. (My hat took 68 SC to complete) Join with SL ST to first SC, This completes the first round. Ch 3. (Do not turn.)

Next Round: 1 DC in each SC around. SL ST to join. Ch 3. (Do not turn.) Repeat this round until the hat is long enough to reach the crown of the head, or longer if you desire a roomier hat. (My hat has 14 rows, and fits tightly to the head.) Work 1 row of sc in each DC around and fasten off.

Cut a piece of yarn about 14 inches, and, using a yarn needle, weave through the SC row; then draw it up tight, and tie it off with a double knot. Pull the strings to the inside of the hat and trim them to 1/4 inch. Make a pom-pom and attach to the top of the hat.

The instructions are also in a PDF file for which you may need Acrobat Reader to view. Download Acrobat Reader

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By Harlean from Hot Springs Arkansas

By Harlean Greathouse

A Trio of Crochet Angels

Approximate Time: For all three, about 1 hour

Supplies:

• cool temp glue gun
• size H or G hook (depending on maker) and size "E" for smaller pin
• crochet yarn and/or thread (double strand)
• embellishments like ribbon, buttons, beads, feathers, pearls, or whatever you like
• pin backs, magnets, or ribbon to hang it with
• scissors

Instructions:

1. Head: for both full angels, ch 4. Make 11 DC in 4th ch from hook. Join. Continue work without breaking off.

2. Body: Ch 4, make 2 TrC in same st. Ch 4, make 3 TrC in next st. Ch 3, turn. Make 2 Dc's in same st and 1 Dc in each of 4 st. Ch 4, make 4 Dc's in next 4 st and 2 Dc's in last st. You should have 12 across.

3. You can stop there. Or, for a ruffle effect on the bottom, you can ch 3, skip 1 and slst in next st across for 8 loops. Break off and weave in tail.

4. Attach new yarn (this can be the same color or a different one) to the space between the head and the body. Ch 4, make 2 (3 if you want the wings a bit more pronounced), TrC in same st then a ch 4 and slst in same st. Break off and work in tails.
5. Repeat for other wing.

6. I wanted to keep this one simple, so I just used a looped ribbon and button glued to the neck. You can doll it up as simple or fancy as you like. You can make a ribbon hanger for this one, as it's a bit large for a pin or magnet.

Full Body Angel Pin:

Follow the same directions but "use Dc's and not TrC". This makes the pin a bit smaller and I think tighter.

Angel Head and Wings Pin:

1. Head:
   Ch 4, make 11 Dc in 1st ch from hook. Break off and weave in tail.
2. Wings:
   Ch 4, make all st's in 1st ch. Make 3 TrC, 3 Dc, ch 1, 1 TrC, ch 1, 3 Dc, 3 TrC, ch 2 slip stitch to join.
3. Glue head to wings, just below the arch. Embellish with your choice of ribbons, roses, buttons, etc.
4. Glue pin back or magnet to two smaller angels.


N-JOY!

NOTE: I didn't show the smaller angel being done, as it's the same pattern as the larger one.

By Sandi from Salem, OR

Craft Project: Crocheted Carnations

Approximate Time: 60-90 minutes

Supplies:

• Crochet baby thread of your color choice.
• Crochet hook in J or similar size
• Pipe cleaners in green
• Florist tape
• Fake leaves OR fake foliage stems with leaves attached (that slide on and off)
• Low Temp glue gun
• Vase
• Your choice of essential oil and cotton ball, if you want a scent.

Instructions:

So, if you are using double thread, chain 14, then chain another 7, using that for your first treble crochet and chain 2.

For those not familiar with crochet lingo, you are going to work using treble crochets with two chains in between. A treble crochet is when you yarn over twice, then when you are yarning over you are going to pull that yarn through three sets of two loops.

So, you have 21 chains on your hook. Now, make your first treble crochet in the 8th chain from the hook, chain 2, and make a chain 2 and repeat the two trebles and chain two in each of the next 13 stitches.

Your work will ruffle like crazy and that is exactly what it is suppose to do. Now, there is something to keep in mind when you are working. When you put two trebles in each stitch, that stitch gets pretty crowded, and it might be easy to miss the next one. To keep from skipping the next chain, pull the new one you just made to the right a bit and you can get to the next stitch easier.

Once you get to the end, your hook and yarn will be at the top of the work. Chain 4 and turn. Now, you can make a double crochet in that same stitch. (Your chain 3 is the same length as a double crochet so that acts as the first one, plus the chain 1 in between is your chain 4).

Chain one and make two double crochets with a chain one between in each stitch on the base row. When you are done, break off your yarn leaving about 6 inches and thread through to hide down below.

Now, if you are using a pipe cleaner then thread it back and forth between the base of the flower. Once the pipe cleaner is woven then fold over the end and kind of twirl it around so the flower "gathers" then twist it closed tight.

If you are using a fake stem, simply heat up the glue gun and when it's warm, wrap the center of the flower and the tail around the stem and glue as you go. You can then put the leaf sections on the bottom and if you do that fast, you can catch some of the heat from the glue and keep those glued too. If not, you can place them where you want and glue them once they are in place.

They look really nice in a vase with baby's breath or little white flowers like I used here.

N-JOY!

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Crocheted Bracelet

Approximate Time: 1-1.5 hours

Supplies:

• double strand crochet thread, your choice of colors
• size "E" hook
• button of your choice

Instructions:

1. With primary color, Ch 9 (10 for a wider band), turn and make sc in first st. skip 1, and sc in next across.
2. You should put last sc in last ch. If not, go back and adjust to make sure you are 4 sc and 4 spaces. Ch 1 and turn.
3. When the pattern is right on the first row, continue this pattern for 36 rows. You might have to adjust the rows if your wrist is bigger or smaller, so keep that in mind.

4. Attach second color (I made it purple base and red accents, but you can make it any colors you want). This one would work for a Red Hat Society lady and a red or pink would be great for Valentine's Day, etc. You can also make them Americana, red and green, Easter colors, and any colors you find to be your favorites.

5. Make a sc in each stitch around. Slst to join. Ch 3, sk 1 st and make slst in next around. On one end, before you finish the last two loops, make a ch 6 and slst in same st, then make last two loops. This gives you a button loop.

6. Choose a button you like with a shank or holes, and join with double strand of thread at opposite end. working in the ends. Work in all ties, and give as a gift or keep.
N-JOY

By Sandi from Salem, OR

Craft Project: Crochet Gingerbread House

Crochet Gingerbread House

Time to Complete: 2 hours, not including dry time for the paint.

Materials

• 1/2 pint milk container
• Warm Brown Yarn (I used Red Heart yarn Warm Brown)
• Bulky White yarn (I used some left over Homespun)
• G hook
• Hot glue and gun
• Assorted trims (Buttons, jewels, candy canes, ribbons, beads)
• White Fabric Paint

Instructions

Roof (make two)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Sc in each stitch across. Chain 2 turn.

Row 2-8 Sc in each stitch across Chain 2 turn. Fasten off. Work in ends. Set aside.

End Gables (make 2)

1 Sc in first stitch , 2 Sc in last stitch. Chain 2 turn

1 Sc in first stitch and 2 Sc crochet in last 2 stitches. Fasten off. Work in ends. Set aside.

Bottom: (Make 1)

Row 1: Single crochet in each stitch across, Chain 2 turn.(8sc)

Row 2-6 Single crochet in each stitch across, Chain 2 turn then fasten off and work in ends. (8 sc)

Sides (Make 4)

Row 1 : same as above for bottom

Row 2-10 Same as above for bottom

Fasten off and work in ends.

Assembly: Sew all four sides together with a needle and a little bit of the leftover brown yarn. Sew on bottom. Slide on to milk carton this should fit snuggly on the milk carton if not just squirt some glue down the sides and glue it down. For the roof take your 2 pieces and crocheting in back loops only slip stitch together. Finish off and work in ends. Trim for Roof and gable ends: With bulky white yarn, slip stitch evenly around all edges.

Finish off and work in ends. Now, tape or hot glue the top of your milk carton shut. Hot glue roof in place, be sure to center your roof as it is a bit longer than the milk carton. Glue on gable ends.

Decorations: Using white fabric paint as you would use frosting, Paint on door and windows. Now have fun with it glue on any little thing your heart desires. This is a great way to use up pieces of other ornaments that would be thrown away.

Have fun and Merry Christmas!

By Debra Frick

Easy Crocheted Butterflies

Made in thread and attaching a pin back and they also could be used for a pin or the center of a corsage. They also could be glued to a branch for a centerpiece or glued to a wreath with spring flowers for a beautiful one of a kind spring wreath. They also can be used as refrigerator magnets. The best part is they only use up that scrap yarn that you have leftover from other projects. You only have to know two basic stitches to make them, chain stitch and double crochet cluster stitch.

Time to make: about a half hour

Materials

• scrap yarn
• G crochet hook
• iridescent pipe cleaners

Instructions

1. Chain 8 join to form circle.
2. Chain 3 double crochet twice chain one 3 double crochet chain one until you have eight cluster stitches. Join.
3. Chain 3 double crochet twice more chain 2 and in same space double crochet three more times. ( like the corner of a granny square) continue around until you are back where you started 3 double crochet chain 2 to complete.
4. Fold in half and wrap the center with the iridescent pipe cleaner. Starting on the outside edge of your butterfly slip stitch to attach and chain 3 slip stitch chain 3 slip stitch evenly around the outside edge.

By Debra Frick

Newborn Baby Afghan, Hat and Booties Pattern

The booties are so easy in fact that I would ask that if you make one pair use some leftover yarn to make a couple of pairs for your local hospital for babies in the ICU. Research shows that small babies need to be kept warm not only on their heads but their feet as well.

Materials

• 2 skeins of Lion Brand Jamie Baby Yarn (the big skeins)
  You will need one for the afghan and one for the hat and booties with lots left over to make those extra booties I was talking about.
• size G crochet hook

Afghan Instructions

• ch 6, join with a sl st in 1st ch to form a ring
• Round 1 - in ring just formed work, ch 3, 2dc, ch 2, *3 dcs, ch 2 * repeat from *to* 4 more times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3.
• Round 2 - sl st in next 2 dcs and in next ch 2 sp in same sp work, ch 3, 2dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs, *in next ch 2 sp work 3dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs* repeat 4 times.
• Work as for Granny Square for 25 rounds. (Crochet 3 dc in each chain 3 space of previous round.) Slip stitch in last stitch and cut and work in ends.
• Picot edging: chain three and slip stitch into chain three corner, chain 3 and slip stitch into chain 3 corner again, chain 3 and slip stitch into chain 3 space. You now will have a small loop over each shell and over each chain 3 space. Continue in pattern until you have gone all the way around. Cut and work in ends.

Booties

• Chain 27 in second chain from hook dc and in each stitch across. Chain 2; turn.
• Row 2-3: dc in each stitch across and chain 2; turn.
• Row 4: Slip stitch in first 5 stitches. Chain 3 and the dc until you reach the last five stitches which you leave un-worked. Chain 2; turn.
• Row 5 and 6: dc in each stitch across and chain 2; turn. Fasten off and work in ends.
• Picot edging: Chain 3 slip stitch into next stitch repeat across.
• Finishing. Fold bootie in half and slip stitch bootie closed. Turn right side out.

Hat

• Chain 35 dc in second chain from hook and in each stitch across. Chain 2; turn.
• Row 2-45: In back loop only dc in each stitch across. Chain 2; turn. After last row fasten of and work in ends. Slip stitch short ends together.
• Picot edging: Do The same as of booties evenly spacing the chain 3 picots around edge of hat.
• Row 2-3: Chain 3 and slip stitch into the center of the loop from round one chain 3 and slip stitch into the center of the next loop continue around. Fasten off and work in ends.
• Closing the top of the hat: With large yarn needle do a running stitch around the top of the hat staying as close to the edge as you can. Gather hat and tie off both ends with a square knot.

Crochet Tote Bag

Materials

• approx. 4-6 ounces of cotton yarn, depending on what size your making (I doubled to make mine sturdy)
• aluminum G hook
• scissors
• measuring tape (optional)

Pattern Instructions

Row 1- Ch 25 (35), sc in second chain from hook, sc to end. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 2-13 (2-19) *Hdc in in back loops of first sc, hdc in back loops ONLY across. Ch 1, turn. Sc across, ch 2 turn.*

Strap:

You may braid a strap or crochet a strap. Make up your own! If you don't have time or aren't really creative you can use this pattern:

Ch 5 (8), sc in second ch from hook, sc to end. Ch 1 turn.

You may make this strap as long as you like by simply adding more rows! You may also add extra rows to the purse if you like!

Thank you! (if you do post this pattern anywhere, please post my name on it: Mackenzie OK)

Enjoy!

Mackenzie from TN