This baby-safe toy is just the right size for small hands, has eyes that can’t come off, and is machine washable and dryable! Also appropriate for fidgeters, including the elderly.

Two-sided scrubby with scrubby yarn on one side and cotton yarn on the other side and around the edges provides the advantages of both cleaning types. Can be used as a kitchen scrubber/dishcloth or as a bath loofah/washcloth. All crochet - no sewing. Tested pattern.

Have a bunch of crochet thread and looking for an alternative to patterns requiring tiny hooks? This pattern uses 3 strands of #10 crochet thread and 3.75 mm (F) and 4 mm (G) crochet hooks to make a crossbody pouch that is perfect for keeping a cell phone or other small item in easy reach. Shorten the cord to make a useful gift for a wheelchair...

This is a super simple pattern intended to provide those who are teaching young beginners to crochet with a project that can be completed in a short amount of time using only chain stitch and slip stitch. It removes the need to understand where in a stitch to insert the hook because the hook is always inserted into a space. It also provides cha...

This is a soft no-holes single-color textured baby blanket. As written, size is approximately 26” x 42“ but its 3+2 stitch repeat, 10-row repeat, and simple single-stitch repeat border make it easily customizable to other sizes and yarn weights. It has been tested with additional #4 yarns.

Add some rustic charm to your tree or giftwrapping with this simple jute star decoration.

These blossoms are made using 2 strands crocheted together throughout – one strand of cotton yarn to hold soap and water and add sturdiness, plus a strand of scrubbie yarn for additional gentle cleansing power. Two strands = large hook = works up quickly!

Most mesh market bags are crocheted in the round, and will stretch lengthwise when you put things in them, often getting narrower in diameter at the top as well. This bag was inspired by a wonderful 40-year-old non-crocheted string bag that was given to me. The pattern is crocheted as a square mesh which is then gathered at the opposite sides t...

Six dapper snowmen are all dressed up in their holiday top hats and ready to dress up your table! Measures approximately 12 inches (26 rows).

Do you love snowmen? In #10 thread, these will measure approximately 3”-6” tall. Could also be made using yarn for a larger size. Use for:

Six jolly snowmen to brighten your Christmas — or help you cheer on your favorite team! Make a classic no-sew version, or use the instructions provided for crocheting sew-on eyes/nose/mouth or other embellishment options. You can even make it in yarn! Your own creativity makes it uniquely yours. As written, measures approximately 9 inches (21 r...

These little ghosts want to help you decorate for Halloween! Written for a difficulty level of advanced beginner to intermediate. 25 rows. Using #10 thread with a #7 hook it will measure 13-14 inches across. No picots.

Hearts and more hearts! Make this small doily in red for Valentine’s Day, white for a wedding, or pink for Mom or a special little girl. It has 16 rows and measures approximately 8” at its widest point when worked in #10 thread with #7 steel hook.

This pattern is for a “dragon egg” or “pinecone” pouch measuring approximately 7” x 7” when made with worsted weight yarn and a size G hook. It is made using a crocodile stitch over a solid background that keeps dice or other small items from falling out. This stitch requires a lot of yarn, especially with the solid background. Plan on using an...

This pattern is for a “dragon egg” drawstring pouch measuring approximately 4.5” x 4.5” when made with #10 crochet thread and a size 7 steel hook. It features a crocodile stitch over a solid background that keeps dice or other small items from falling out. Because of the solid background, it will use most of a 350 yard ball of thread.

What’s better than a visit from Santa? A visit from twelve Santas! Top this 18” doily with a platter of cookies, a punch bowl, or a centerpiece to cute-ify your holiday.

This is a fairly quick and simple holiday decoration. With #10 thread and a #7 hook (American), it should measure 11-12” after blocking/ pressing.

This pattern has been tested with the following yarns and hook sizes:

This is a very simple and quick pattern. It is easily adaptable to other yarn weights by increasing or decreasing the number of stitches. Great for scrap yarn! Come up with your own ideas for embellishing your lightsaber!