Crochet this sweet colorful Fidget Cuff with several textured stitches (puff stitches, loops and front posts) and a popcorn stitch flower. Twiddle or fidget cuffs are claimed to provide sensory therapeutic activities for people with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia as the cuffs provide warmth and comfort for fidgeting and restless fingers. A sensory Fidget Cuff usually has a variety of textures and embellishments for restless hands. Fidget cuffs are one of many sensory items that can be made for those needing to occupy their hands. Crocheted muffs, mitts, blankets and mats for loved ones or residents of senior living facilities provide wonderful relief from anxiety and agitation. . . Materials:…
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Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag
Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag was a lot of fun to design and crochet. The bag is full of color and texture-crocheters at all levels will enjoy making the bag.
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5 Great Angel Crochet Patterns
The angel crochet patterns featured in this post would be perfect gifts for teachers, housewarming gifts, birthday presents or Christmas gifts.
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Granny Shoulder Bag Crochet Pattern
Granny Shoulder Bag - a cute, quick and easy bag that can be crocheted in a weekend.
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How to Crochet a Granny Fat Bottom Bag Pattern (part 2)
How to Crochet a Granny Fat Bottom Bag - full instructions from start to finish.
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How to Crochet a Granny Fat Bottom Bag
Granny Fat Bottom Bag – A couple years ago I came across a Fat Bottom Bag at ‘A Creative Being’ website. Sadly, that site is not available any longer. I’ve made a few fat bottom bags since then and I love making them. Last year I posted two articles about crocheting fat bottom bags (you can see the articles here). I received an email from a woman who wanted a more detailed pattern so I created the following. The first post is basically how to crochet the large granny square which is the body of the bag. The next post will cover how to finish the sides, top and lining…
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National Granny Square Day
National Granny Square Day
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Christmas Fingerless Mitts Crochet Pattern
Christmas Fingerless Mitts – Crochet a cute pair of fingerless mitts for Christmas gifts or for yourself. Keep your hands warm while texting or taking a walk. The Christmas Fingerless Mitts take less than 100 yards of yarn and can be completed in 2-3 hours depending on fast you crochet or how many times you are interrupted! The starting chain is done with a J / 6 mm hook so the back bump is easier to work with. Switch to an I / 5.5 mm hook for round 1. . Christmas Fingerless Mitts . Materials: Red Heart Super Saver 4-ply yarn (red, white and green) – approximately 80 yards total…
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Christmas Granny Coaster Crochet Pattern
Christmas Granny Coaster – Decorate your Christmas table with these festive Christmas Granny Coasters. The Christmas Granny Coasters are quick and easy to crochet and won’t take a lot of yarn. These coasters would make a great Christmas present, hostess gift or teacher thank you. . Christmas Granny Coaster . Materials: 1 skein (2 oz) each Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn in wine, sage and soft ecru G hook Tapestry needle Size: approximately 4 ½” across Abbreviations: (US terms) sl st – slip stitch ch- chain sc – single crochet dc – double crochet hdc spike – half double spike Special stitch: Half Double Crochet Spike Stitch – Yarn over,…
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Christmas Candy Sack Crochet Pattern
The Christmas Candy Sack is a cute, little pouch that is quick to crochet and holds a lot of candy! Eleven short rounds of bright red double crochet, single crochet and half double stitches and one round of white bobbles make this darling Christmas Candy Sack a fast and simple project for Christmas. Materials: Worsted weight #4 yarn (red and white) H/5mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Size: approximately 3 ½” x 4” . Abbreviations: (US terms) Ch – chain Sc – single crochet Dc – double crochet Dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together Sl st – slip stitch St – stitch(es) ** – repeat stitches between * * as…