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This medium size purse has an openwork outer layer and a liner in a contrasting color behind the boxed shell design front. I used the technique of crocheting in one...

The Weekly Volcano reports that one of the events by local talents at Tacoma's Glass Roots Arts Festival will be a combination of live crocheting and dance. A pair of...

I've seen these triangle scarves called by various names, such as kerchief, babushka headscarf and do-rag. This easy pattern is for a basic triangle shape in single crochet, with ties,...

Crocheted curliques (made around a purchased hair elastic) simulate the look of hair curls on this ponytail-holder decoration. I designed two versions, one using six curliques, with ruffled chain loops...

The look of stained glass can be simulated by using a colorful multicolor yarn combined with black yarn. When choosing a multicolor, ombre or variegated yarn to use for the...

In this pattern, I used a long single crochet stitch, worked into a chain-1 space that is 3 stitches back in the previous row. There's an inset on the photo...

When I was designing this pattern, I gave the bottom portion of the flower a paisley type of shape and then dreamed up the rest of the flower from my...

To crochet this easy bookmark, you need to know how to make single crochet and double crochet stitches, chains and V-stitches. How to Single Crochet How to Double Crochet How to Crochet...

I created this crocheted top for a kitchen towel using solid shell stitches, with decreasing on the edges to make the rows narrower towards the top. The flap at the...

To make any size piece with this stitch, make a starting chain that is any multiple of 6, plus 4. Multiple of, Explained My step-by-step photos can help you learn how...

I used a colorful cotton blend yarn to crochet the example for this scarf pattern. Any other worsted weight yarn can be substituted. In this design, I made a zig-zag...

This lace motif begins with an easy mesh center. Around that, crocheted rounds are added, with chains that are then filled with single crochet stitches, accented with picots. If you...

Mini cables add a bit of texture to this crocheted wide headband. I used crossed double crochet stitches to create the mini cable look when I was designing this pattern....

Embroidery blanket stitches make a great accent on the edges of a crocheted piece. Did you know that it can be used to strengthen the edges of crocheted appliques? When you...

This pattern is great for those times you're in the mood for making an afghan but don't want a full afghan covering your lap while the crocheting of it is...

Here's a crocheted bat silhouette design hair accessory for people that are looking for bat theme patterns. This headband is easy to crochet. The bat shape is added in cross...

A row of mesh makes the foundation for this edging, with the scallops then worked one at a time, divided into short row sections across the row. A chain is...

This decorative wristband has a wavy design along the center of the band. Consider using cotton yarn if you plan to wear this wristlet during the hot summer months or...

To add a little textured interest to the look of my Split Circles scarf and shawl designs, I added surface stitches in a contrasting color yarn. This is also a...

This afghan square has a corner start, worked from one corner to the other corner, in double crochet and v-stitches. Diagonal Double V-St Line Square - Free Pattern Diagonal...