Some of the best projects to learn how to crochet are pot holders and scrubbies. That is because you can try different stitches without committing to a large project. You can also see the results very quickly since they are small projects. Finally, you can never have enough pot holders and scrubbies. I mean I’m always looking for more pot holders!
I recently saw a flashback picture on Facebook that my cousin’s wife posted back in February 2020 of my little cousin wearing a Pat Mahomes hat that I made for my aunt. As I was thinking about how cute he was back then I started to think to myself “what else can I make that will use the cute little curl?” And of course, the first thing I could think of was a pig with a curly tail!
So I am at the point of my life where it seems like everyone I know is having a baby. This is a great thing because my favorite thing to make is baby blankets! Baby blankets have always been one of my favorite projects. I love how they typically have a pattern that repeats, but they are also fairly quick projects because they aren’t as big as an afghan or throw. I also love that I can typically use a lot of bright and fun colors!
This part contains the states of Massachusetts to Missouri. It is so hard to believe that after this post we will be halfway through the 50 states. I was very excited for the particular part because I am from Missouri and I have made a couple of Missouri throw pillows for myself and for silent auction items for my mom. I am also pleasantly surprised how will Massachusetts turned out because it is such an unique shaped state.
Like many people, I have been searching for new things to try during the pandemic. I have completed so many puzzles and crocheted many blankets, that I wanted to try a different type of craft.
I have been spending a lot of time at home with my husband. One thing I have noticed is I’m spending a lot more time doing crafts and puzzles and also I am drinking a lot of wine. So I thought it would be fun to make a list of my favorite things for crafts and wine.
I am taking inspiration from Oprah. Every year she would have an episode of…
This week I’m off work, but my husband is still working from home. Normally, if I was off work I would be doing something outside our house, but due to our current stay at home order, I am getting to try new things. Today, I tried the Cricut Infusible Ink for the first time.
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So I have now reached a point in my life where many of my friends and family members are starting to have babies. So over the past few years, I have made several projects for the expecting mother. This is a list of my 8 favorite handmade gift ideas that you can make for the next baby shower you are invited too.
One of my favorite items to make is college-themed newborn hats. I have a personal Etsy store (not tied to CraftEaze) where I sell these hats. They are probably one of the most popular items in my store. These hats are pretty versatile. They can be used as a photo prop for baby pictures. They also can be worn on game day.
Since I live in Ohio, I know many people who are Ohio State fans. So a perfect baby shower gift for a friend or coworker could be an Ohio State hat along with a set of Buckeye onesies.
Baby blankets are one of my favorite project to make. I like making baby blankets because they are so much faster then blankets for adults. You can also personalize the blanket to match a nursery or an interest of the parents.
I made a Hogwarts inspired chevron baby blanket a while back using this pattern that I sold on Etsy. Each house was represented in this blanket. You can see a picture of this particular blanket at the start of this section.
I made an extra special baby blanket for my friend from college that is a Mizzou fan last year that was tiger stripped. This pattern is fairly easy and has a very cute result. You can also use this pattern to make a zebra stripe blanket for a baby girl.
Maybe you are looking for a quick project to go with your favorite baby book, teething ring, or quilted baby blanket. Burp rags are the perfect project if you know how to sew. This pattern is very easy to understand. You can even use the scraps from a baby blanket to make a couple of
If you have time, a cross stitch/embroidery pre-stamped quilt may be the perfect gift. There are many cute options out there ranging from the alphabet to Noah’s arc to cars and trucks. These kits can take some time to complete, so you may need to start once you hear your friend or family member is expecting.
Another fun thing you can make for a baby shower is a crochet toy. My favorite crochet toy I have ever made is the baby octopus. The pattern I used can be found here. I like it because you can make it fairly fast. The head is also big enough that you insert a rattle noise maker.
Another idea that may take a little while to make is a baby mobile. The baby mobile can be made to match the nursery. I have made a couple of mobile in the past. One was an under the sea mobile that had several different sea animals hanging from the wooden structure. I also made the
If you like to embroider or cross stitch but do not have the time to make a quilt, a couple of baby bibs are the perfect gift. You can find bibs with so many different designs. Two of my favorites are this safari bibs and this frog and turtle bibs.
Another project you can make for a baby shower is a cute wall hanging for the nursery. You can make a wall hanging using a Cricut. There are so many options for these types of wall hangings. You can make one with the baby name listed or one that has an inspirational quote. The instructions on this blog post
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Learning to crochet can be fun. I first learned how to crochet on a summer internship between my sophomore and junior year in college. A colleague who attended the same college taught me during that summer, and I was immediately hooked! In this blog post, I will talk about the 5 things that I feel you need when you are learning how to crochet.
1) Patience
Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day, so don’t expect to be the best crocheter ever the first day. It will take a lot of practice and patience at first, but if you work hard and stick with it you will soon start to make some awesome projects.
2) Youtube
Youtube is a great resource when you are learning how to crochet or to learn how to make a new stitch. There are several great videos out there teaching the basics like how to make a chain, single crochet, or double crochet along with some more advance items like how to work corner to corner. I have recently been working on an outer space blanket corner to corner blanket. The pattern I am using for this blanket is from Whistle and Ivy (https://www.whistleandivy.com/, you should definitely check out this site because she has some really cute ideas. Since this is my first major corner to corner project, I have been utilizing Youtube a lot for refreshers.
3) A Unique Pair of Scissors
You are going to want a good pair of scissors that is only used for your yarn. I personally like to use colorful items. The bright colorful items just have a way of brightening your mood. I currently have a pair of Fiskars floral scissors. Fiskars has floral scissors in pink and blue that you can buy on Amazon or at Joann Fabrics or Michaels. The scissors I own has large pink flowers on them, which makes it easy to use only for my yarn projects. And because of the large pink flowers, my boyfriend knows not to use these scissors to cut paper or tape.
4) A Pinterest Account
I know what you’re think, ” Jamie, where have you been the last couple of year, everyone has a Pinterest account today because where else will you find Joanna Gaines inspired decor projects or your DIY rustic wedding decor”. But it is also a great resource when you are learning how to crochet. There are tons of patterns available on Pinterest. Some of these patterns are for more experienced crafters, but a lot are simple projects for beginners. Its user interface also makes it super easy to search for particular projects. Like if you want to find a baby blanket, you can search for “Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns”. You can also find crochet blogs that can teach you how to make different types of stitches.
5) A Sense of Adventure
Once you start to crochet, you will be embarking a lifelong crafting journey. You will be looking for new patterns to try, new stitches, and new types of yarns. There are several times when I’m wondering around Joann Fabrics, Michaels, or Pat Catans where I will see a new or different type of yarn and will want to buy it just to see what I can make out of it. That’s the great thing about crocheting, you can always try new things. Here at CraftEaze we love this adventure so much that we created a monthly subscription service that will deliver a new project (with all of the supplies) directly to your door! These projects are good for beginners and also will introduce you to different types of yarn and patterns. Check out the subscriptions menu for more information.
Happy Crafting!
<3 Jamie
