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…
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Quick & Easy Christmas Crochet Projects
In the last year I have posted a few ideas for Christmas crochet projects. So with Christmas only six months away, I thought I would repost a few patterns and add some new ideas — it is time to get started on Christmas presents for family and friends and not wait till the last minute as I have done so many years in the past! Quick & Easy Christmas Crochet Projects I don’t think I will be crocheting any afghans, but I might make a smaller lapghan or throw. The five patterns featured back in October are a few of my favorites. Now I need to decide which one to…
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Crossing Lines Granny Square Crochet Pattern
The Crossing Lines Granny Square is a modern design that is easy to crochet as the pattern calls for double crochet stitches and chains.
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Small Daisy Crochet Pattern
Small Daisy Crochet Pattern
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Diamond Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Crochet a modern Diamond Granny Square with two yarn colors, H hook and double crochet stitch.
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5 Great Mother’s Day Crochet Patterns
5 Great Mother's Day Crochet Patterns - from quick and easy to a little more complicated, but each would make a great gift for mom on her special day
