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Yarn Crafting Ideas
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items I've recently gotten back into the crochet game and have started to collect a bunch of ideas for what to do with this newfound hobby! Hopefully one of these is useful for you
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Hooks and Yarns
This looks like a solid set of crochet hooks no matter what weight yarn you're using. Medium yarn tends to use a 4mm hook for scale.
Prym® Soft Grip Aluminum Crochet Hook Set, A-J
Another set of crochet hooks, though this one skews a little more to the larger size (good if you're doing fluffier yarn or blanket yarn). This is cheaper than the other set, but may not be as ergonomically friendly.
Anodized Aluminum Crochet Hook Set by Loops & Threads ...
Best price I could find for this softer yarn for plushies.
$10 for 3*100g of yarn
$10 for 3*100g of yarn
3x100g Velvet Chenille Yarn for Crocheting
With Joann's going out of business, unfortunately it may become more difficult to get yarn options. I really like this mix of peachy corals and pinks.
Bernat Baby Blanket Peachy Yarn - 3 Pack
This image is a great reference for understanding how many skeins of yarn you need based on the project you're working on.
REFERENCE: How much yarn do you need?
YouTube Tutorials
I find that following along is the best way to learn!
Cute amigurumi watermelon blocks - perfect for sitting on any sort of ledge (window, computer lift, etc.)
Watermelon Block Pendants
Fun 3-D flower options that can be joined together or created and sewn onto other projects
Crochet Puff Flowers
Makes a decently large pineapple as long as you're using blanket yarn - mixes bubble stitches and traditional stitches for the 3D effect.
No Sew Crochet Pineapple Tutorial- Beginner Friendly
Cute granny square option
How to Crochet the Easiest Granny Square Ever…
A cute decorative square
Crochet Heart Granny Square Tutorial & Free Written Pattern
A 2D flower applique option for beginners – this tutorial will also teach you a few types of stitches!
How to Crochet a Simple Flower | Easy Crochet Flower Tutorial for Absolute BEGINNERS
I found this to be the best video for watching and following along to make a willow granny square.
Crochet Willow Granny Square Tutorial - Clearly explained!
Beautiful shell pattern!
How to Crochet Shell Baby Blanket | Step by Step | US Terms
I love the contrasting color and the bow for this baby blanket - definitely a larger project for sure!
Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket in the Round 🎀 (PRETTY Giant Granny Square Pattern!)
I like the simplicity of this granny square
African Flower Granny Square
A hexagonal version of the African Flower Granny Square
How to Crochet African Flower Hexagon
Zigzag crochet stitch (essentially a number of slip stitches)
Join Flower Hexagon Motif No4 by Zigzag Slip Stitch in Crochet
Whip stitch to sew together the squares
How to Join Crochet Hexagons
Craft Plans
Larger project plans, some with associated videos, but most without
Really cute diagonal throw blanket - seems doable! If you do a softer yarn or a patterned yarn, I could see this being such a cute baby blanket gift.
Loops & Threads® Barcelona™ Diagonal Block Crochet Throw ...
Definitely a baby blanket style - what I like about the blocks is that it's a lot easier to work on on-the-go since you can do square by square until it's time to join them all together.
Caron® One Pound™ Pretty Squares Crochet Baby Blanket
A sweet take on a baby blanket with a ruffled edge - this is a kit that includes the yarn that's needed as well as a label for personalization. The crochet hook is not included, and requires a 4mm hook.
Premier Pastel Dreams Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
Perfect for Easter egg hunts!
Crochet Egg Pattern 2 Ways: Whole & Fried
I really like the alternating color scheme here
Pineapple Crochet Pattern
RIP Joann’s but this is a helpful, easy to follow pineapple crochet pattern! I love how it breaks down the bobble stitch as well.
Popular Pineapple Crochet Pattern - Knot Bad
Free download of a complex but easy pattern!
Beautiful Shells Blanket pattern by Lahoma Jayne Nally
It's so spooky cute!
Free and Easy Crochet Ghost Amigurumi Pattern
For the teachers in your life!
Patient Pencil Amigurumi
For the Pokemon fans in your life - or just an easy mini gift
Mini Pokeballs
This caterpillar is so much fun - I would love this as an adult but would also make a fantastic gift for kids!
NO-SEW Crochet PATTERN: Cora the Giant Caterpillar (English/French)
More free amigurumi patterns!
FREE PATTERNS BY ALL FROM JADE
Holiday pickles?
Jade Gauthier-Boutin on Instagram: "FREE PICKLE PARTY PATTERN 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 CORRECTIONS: • in the English abbreviation list, “dim” should be “dec”. • total stitch count for R3 of the strawberry hat should be 10 (since you have to do 5 inc) • le total de mailles pour le T3 sur chapeau fraise devrait être de 10 m (parce que vous devez faire 5 aug) Sorry about that! English pattern (US terminology): pages 1-6 French pattern : pages 7-12 Have you ever heard of the Christmas pickle tradition? I had no idea what it was until some of my Patrons told me about!! I think it’s so fun 🎄 Christmas pickle: A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas tree, with the finder receiving either a reward or good fortune for the next year. 🤩 Don’t forget to save the post and to share it with your crochet community 💚 Thank you for your support, always! *PLEASE. Do not share screenshots of this post. Instead, share the direct link, this makes a difference in the end!!! #crocheter #crochetfreepattern #freecrochetpattern #nosewcrochet #nosewamigurumi #amigurumipattern #freeamigurumipattern #amigurumifreepattern #crochetdesigner #crochetdesign #crochetpattern #amigurumipickle #crochetpickle #crochetmarket #easycrochet #amigurumiforbeginners #beginneramigurumi #crochetforbeginners #beginnercrochet #christmaspickle #christmaspickles #christmaspickletradition"
Knitting Patterns
When I finally learn how to knit (and not just crochet), this looks so cute!
Less than $8 USD but a super cute silhouette. I’ve never knitted but this is convincing me I might need to try.
Sporty Knit Skort pattern by Florence Miller