Crochet Kitchen Sponge DIY

I found this great free tutorial on Ravelry for a crocheted kitchen sponge. I have made kitchen scrubbies, I've felted soap into fleece. This was a new idea for me, crochet a cover for a sponge to make a super kitchen sponge. I can see many of these being made in the near future! [link]

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Crochet Large Stitch Rugs

Purlbee shares with you a free pattern for large stitch crochet rugs. They use alpaca but I bet you could be creative and use another kind of fiber or use multiple strands. [link] 

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Amigurumi and Kawaii Projects

Craftbits News sent me an email with links to 11 Amigurumi and Kawaii Projects, so I thought I would share them with you.

Amigurumi - Bubble Leg Monster - Too cute to be called a Monster.
Amigurumi - Chocolate Fountain - Yum!
Amigurumi - Kawaii Bear - Adorably Cute
Amigurumi - Kawaii Bunny - Perfect For Easter
Amigurumi - Not So Scary Monster - Great Project
Amigurumi - Geisha Doll - Delicate Little Geisha
Amigurumi - Oh Poo! - Yes it is a Poop
Amigurumi - Crabby P - Yes it is exactly what is says it is.
Amigurumi - Ollivander Octopus - Very Sweet
Amigurumi - String Bean Bunny - Another Easter Bunny Favorite
Lunch Bag - Kawaii Animal - No Crochet here - But Still Kawaii

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Crochet Handy App

The new app from Ann Budd, Crochet Handy, is just what every go-everywhere-with-my-hooks-and-yarn crocheter needs! 

Available exclusively on iTunes, Crochet Handy will work on your iPhone or iPad and helps you quickly determine exactly how much yarn you need for your next crochet project. Ann Budd, best-selling author and expert crocheter, has transformed her successful Crocheter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements into the perfect app for crocheters of all skill levels. 

This marvelous visual tool is very easy to download and even easier to use! It gives you the yardage requirements for 8 of the most popular crocheted items: basic caps, scarves, bags, afghans, ponchos, baby sweaters, skirts, and tops. You'll get all sizes from baby to adult large, using 5 standard yarn weights.

Don't miss your chance at this special introductory offer: Crochet Handy is only $0.99!

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Crochet Flower Scarf

I found the following image on Pinterest and went in search of the tutorial to share with you. 

Of course I couldn't find it, but I search through google images for a crochet flower scarf and wholly molly did I find a jackpot of colorful eye candy. Here are a few of my favorites:

Free pattern from Red Heart Yarn. [link]

Both of the above can be purchased from an import company called China-Direct-Buys, however, you need to buy like 500 of them. What I liked about them was the double flower idea in each as well as the addition of buttons in the bottom image.

This one was being offered for sale through iOffer. What I enjoy about it most is the idea of adding flowers to the ends of the scarf for a unique finish. I also love the colors for a fresh clean spring feeling.

And this beauty found on a french website (L'atelier de Marie) using a Japanese flower pattern. This pattern from The Florida Crochet Garden, might just be the pattern start you are looking for. [link]

So, you are finding yourself inspired but don't know where to start? Skip To My Lou gets the ball rolling for us with a list of 10 flower crochet tutorials, all you have to do is choose the right one for you! [link]

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Crochet Sheep Pattern

This chubby little sheep comes just in time for spring. He is an easy level crochet pattern that you can get for free at All Free Crochet. Make him for Easter decor, to add to a present as a themed tag, or a cute addition to anyone's Easter Basket. [link]

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Flower Pot Holder

Delights-Gems offers a free crochet tutorial for these colorful pot holders. I tend to crochet washcloths when we take long car trips but I think this will be my new go to crochet project. [link]

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Crochet Kaleidoscope Hot Pads Pattern: Free

A free pattern for Kaleidoscope hot pads from Cylinda Mathews on Ravelry. [link]

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50% Off Warehouse Sale at Threads

 Threads warehouse sale is offing 50% off on select items. The sale ends January 31, 2012. You'll find items for sale in the categories of sewing, crafts, knitting & crochet, quilting & needlework, embroidery & embellishments, as well as magazine products.

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Free Scrubbie Tutorial

Scrubbies! Make a ton of these and keep a stash of them. They make easy quick gifts for family and friends as well as hostess gifts. Use them in the kitchen or bath. Thanks to Ravelry for the free tutorial. [link]

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Russian Yarn Joining

Joining yarn together and have no ends to deal with when knitting or crocheting. Try out the Russian Join. Thanks to twist for posting the how to [link]

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Crochet Christmas Stockings

Ralvery offers a free crochet pattern for these colorful stockings. [link]

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Crochet Stitch

Crochet Me had a great post in the forum about how to create the Spike Stitch design shown above. It looks so complicated and is really a simple stitch. See the instructions here: [link]

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Oct 14 - I Love Yarn Day

Whether you knit, crochet, craft or just adore fiber, October 14th is the day to affirm your passion for yarn.

Show it off, tag with it, carry it, gather with friends. Declare your LOVE! Get involved.

• Create an I Love Day Yarn badge
• Teach someone to knit or crochet
• Do something for charity
• Wear a knitted or crocheted item
• Give a gift of yarn
• Take your yarn to work day
• Host a yarn-a-bration party
• Knit, crochet and craft in public

Read more about it here [link]

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Free Printable Cards

Free printable cards from Lion Brands to put with your knitting and crochet gifts. These designs are formatted for Avery Embossed Note Cards. [link]

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Maggie's Crochet

Visit: MaggiesCrochet.com - The Largest All-Crochet Site Online
1000's of Patterns - Free Patterns too!
Save 20% - Enter Coupon Code: P52 at checkout

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A to Z Crochet - Book Review

This has got to be one of my most favorite books. Why? Because you don't just read it cover to cover and walk away from it. It is useful, it is a resource, and I find myself referring to it time and time again. You see, I am a crocheter, but I don't crochet constantly so I forget stitches. A to Z Crochet is a great tool to remind me how to do a certain stitch. The pictures are helpful and show progressive steps. If there is more than one way to do something, you can bet it is explained.  This book is offered in both a softcover (which I have) and a hard cover from Martingale & Company. [link] Not surprising, this is one of their best sellers!

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Lion Brand on the Road - Fiber/Craft Events

From Lion Brand on the Road: Visit Us at an Upcoming Fiber/Craft Event!
   
We love meeting you -- our customers -- in person! That's why we attend fiber & craft shows around the country, so if you're in the area, we'd love for you to stop by our booth, enter a raffle or get some free patterns, say hello, and see our latest products!

Stitches South - Atlanta, GA - April 22 - 25

Maker Faire - San Mateo, CA - May 22 - 23 (Pictured left; join us for beginner knit & crochet lessons, as well as kids' crafts!)

Knit & Crochet Show - Manchester, NH - July 9 - 10 (Also join us for the CGOA's Professional Development Day on July 7!)

Stitches Midwest - Schaumburg, IL - August 19 - 22

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Free Crochet Patterns

  A whole slew of links to crochet patterns that are free online. Collected by a post on the CraftForum. If you don't already belong to the CraftForum you can join at this link. click here...

 

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
http://www.craftown.com/crochet.htm
http://www.lionbrand.com/content-cro...ternIndex.html
http://crochet.about.com/library/blfreepatts1.htm
http://www.chainedlinks.com/
http://www.crochetnmore.com/
http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=2
http://www.bernat.com/

 

hats/kerchief/ hair accessories
crown Modern-Flapper-Hats patterns
"??Shell" kerchief
Triangle Scarf or Kerchief pretty
Triangle Head Scarf so pretty
I WANT THIS HAT!!!!!
Crochet Froggy Hat
Bernat: Pattern Detail - Baby Jacquards - Ruffle Hat (crochet)
Jinglelady's Crochet: Inspired Peek-a-Boo Baby Hat
Nubby Brim Cloche Crochet Pattern
Welcome to Loving Hugs . . . Stretchy Crocheted Hat Pattern
Donna's Crochet Designs Blog of Free Patterns: Free Crochet Pattern: Devil's Horns Hair Clips
conehat Shazzas Patterns: THE BUCKET HAT
Koolhaas Hat | Knitting Daily Online Store Project
hat for pigtails with knitting loom
Shazzas Patterns: THE BUCKET HAT
Koolhaas Hat | Knitting Daily Online Store Project
hat for pigtails with knitting loom
Earthly Fae: Jakes Cable Beanie for knitting Purple Newsboy Cap
cowboy hat
Crochet Froggy Hat
!!!!!!! My hat Crocheted cap in Eskimo and Scarf in Puddel ~ DROPS Design
Age's Crochet Pages--Patterns--Chain Stitch Kerchief
VSTBANDANA
hugg'ems collectables - crochet designs - Santa Hat for Baby
Jinglelady's Crochet: Inspired Peek-a-Boo Baby Hat
babyswirls
newsboy hat Crochet Patterns for Sale 50768 Downloadable Pattern: Crochet Newsboy Cap : Lion Brand Yarn Company
Do-Rag/kerchiefs
hugg'ems - crocheted kerchief
american pride Bandana
kids Quick Kerchief
Patterns by Dot: ZIG ZAG SHELLS HAT
Yarn Happenings Kerchief
The Hook and I » Quick Kerchief
Perky Snood - Forget the baseball cap and reach for your snood instead.
Free Crochet Pattern 50057 Suede Cap : Lion Brand Yarn Company
Lion Brand Famous Designer Hat
Vintage Rose Cap Crochet. Free pattern » My Little CityGirl Free Knitting Patterns - Cookie Monster Hat - Kimberly Chapman's Knitting
mimi.csa - Free Pattern - Warm Cap with Brim
Crochet Patterns Only: Crochet Baby Cherry Hat
great pink wig like Phia's carton girl
visor beanie
Head Huggers
Holiday Pie-Rets (Pie Berets) - CROCHET Knotty Generation: Seagrass Cowgirl Hat Pattern

 

patterns for toys/items for kids
Quick and Easy Crocheted Doll FurnitureA-Z finger puppets - CROCHET
Mr Ribbet | Crochet
Me Angels Crochet - Tooth Fairy Tooth Pocket Pattern
Barbie's Crocheted Bedroom Set
Muppet Glasses Holder Crochetalong - CROCHET
cookie monster!!!knitted dolls, toys

Misc sites
Easy Crochet & Knit Patterns For Beginners
Converting Patterns Between Knit and Crochet
Cool Links
Interweave Crochet Magazine
Etsy :: theknittingsiren ::Jotextured tote
Free Knitting Tutorials - Kimberly Chapman's Knitting
Free Crochet Patterns. Ideas & Tips
p2 designs - Charity Patterns & Free Patterns
Care Wear Volunteers > Patterns: Crochet
Free Projects Home
Crocheting for all of your needs
multi color dyed wool
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns
Ambar's Christian Crochet: Patterns
Sue's Crochet and Knitting - Supplies, Yarn, Free Patterns
mk carroll: free patternsOur 20 Favorite Crochet Sites
Free Original Patterns - Crochetville Forum
Free Crochet Patterns - Over 500 Patterns
Patterns « Bits & Pieces
Crochet Sampler Square: Popcorn : Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) about Knitting and Crochet : Lion Brand Yarn
20. Crocheting with Ruffles Yarn : Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) about Knitting and Crochet : Lion Brand Yarn
Must make scarf for Phia!!!! Free Crochet Pattern 50005-1 Girl's Hat & Boa / Scarf : Lion Brand Yarn Company
CRAFT YARN COUNCIL OF AMERICA - Yarn Happenings
Learn how to Crochet with our Basic Delta Crochet Techniques
Jean Greenhowe Designs Official Website - Jean Greenhowe free knitting patterns, The Gothic Knitter: May 2006

Flowers
Crocheted FlowersCrocheted Rosette
Free Crochet Pattern 40632 Flowered Cloche : Lion Brand Yarn Company« Crochet bythehook
Strip Method Crochet Rose
Three Flowers in One Free Crochet Pattern
How to Crochet a Daisy
How to Crochet a Four Leaf Clover
Crocheted Butterfly
Crochet Flowers | Free Craft Project

Foods

Cupcake Pincushion
Cup of milk
Gourmet Crochet Holiday Sweets and Treats Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLC
Cakes
Ice Cream Cones?
Donut Pincushion
Cookies
Crocheted Cupcake Gift Box
Gourmet Crochet Gingerbread House Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLCGourmet Crochet Cupcake Tree Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLCGourmet Crochet Chocolate Sweets and Treats Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLC
Free Pattern -- Crochet Lemon Meringue Pie Slice - CROCHET
Free Pattern -- Crochet Cherry Pie Slice - CROCHET
Recipe (aka Pattern) For Delicious Fruit Tarts - CROCHET
Bake Me a Cake « BitterSweet
Fauxstess, To the Extreme « BitterSweet
Hot Dog! « BitterSweet
One Bad Egg « BitterSweet
Heard It Through the Grape Vine « BitterSweet
Wake Up and Smell the Yarn « BitterSweet
Rad Radish « BitterSweet
crochet hamburger « creative controller
Butter Me Up « BitterSweet
Clackets! My Crafting blog: Tea anyone?
Monster Crochet: Free Pattern - Fried Egg Cuffs
crochetroo: Crochet Pears - free patternFree Food Crochet Pattern Links
Cake Sachets by Norma Lynn Hood . Free Patterns
Christine's Crocheted Teacup Pattern
The-A-TEAM: Cooking, crafting, creativity, & childrearing » Ice CreamConesCake Sachets by Norma Lynn Hood . Chocolate Cake Menu
Chocolate cream-filled egg
Birthday Cake Free Crochet Pattern - Inner Child CrochetBerroco® Free Pattern | Buttercream
kwoozy: Tutorial for rabbit and carrot stuffies
Sewing « BitterSweet
Marshmallow Peep Plush-torial by ~VesteNotus on deviantART
Crochet Patterns - Free Projects and DIY Gift Ideas from Craftbits.comStuffed Fabric Eggs | Make and Takes
Colorfool » play food : thefinalepisode
Patterns at Beansprout Creations
WATERMELON POTHOLDER
Autumn's Apple: The Finger Puppet | Crochet Me
A Pair of Cherries | Crochet Me
Crochet and More: Mmmmmmm.....
WR1070 Crocheted Fruits & Vegetables Basket
Pure wool felt in 42 colorspop corn chrochet
Ravelry: Crochet Vegetable Tray by NeedleNoodles
Gourmet Crochet Sweet Treats Potholders Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLC
Jellied or Whole Cranberry Sauce? | Create!
Free Stuffed Lemon Crochet PatternFree Stuffed Marshmallow Crochet Pattern
Baby Fruit & Veggie Rattle Free Knitting Pattern - Jimmy Beans Wool
Indigo Muse Knits: Felted Fortune Cookies
i like lemons: scooped - knit ice cream cone patterns
Blah, Blah, Blahhhg: My Own Pattern IV: Cupcake
WR1086 Crochet Box of Chocolates

Baby items
baby shoe pattern
Shoes in Alpaca. ~ DROPS Design
Crocheted Baby Sneaker Booties
Children's Crocheted Sneaker Slippers
WM0270 Crochet Baby Hi-Tops
Crocheted Baby Booties
Free Crochet Baby strap slippers Pattern
Half hour booties Fake Mary Janes
Charity Pattern - Froggy Hat & Socks (knit)
Free Baby Crochet Patterns from our Free Crochet Patterns
HowStuffWorks "Free Baby Mary Jane Booties Knitting Patterns"
Baby hats and booties
ugg booties
Crochet Teddy Lovey
Crochet Plaid Baby Blanket
Crochet Pocket Blankie
Hooded Baby Blanket
Crocheted Sneakers
Crocheted Sneaker Slippers
Crocheted Baby Sneaker Booties
Quick Baby Sandals
Patterns ~ Charity patterns for fullterm and premature babies.
Charity Pattern - Poppy Hat & MaryJane Socks (knit)
New thing crochet: crochet pattern for baby mary jane booties

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Knitting or Crochet Contest

Redheart has a knitting/crochet contest to save the planet one project at a time. Contest runs from Jan1 - Mar 31, 2010. more...

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