By Cristina D.
Make your own custom espadrilles sandals by crocheting custom uppers with cotton and linen yarn. Since these fibers lack elasticity, they are perfect for creating a shoe that fits and won’t stretch out. Use leftover yarn from the Maya Mandala Bag to make a perfect match.
View ProjectBy Samantha Ku
From the June 2021 issue
Step into summer with your own customized flip flops featuring crochet flowers and leaves. Minimal sewing is required as the elements are crocheted right onto the straps — photo tutorial included!
View ProjectBy Darla Fanton
From the June 2021 issue
Working with a double-ended crochet hook creates a wonderfully soft reversible fabric with the delightful surprise of a different predominant color on each side. The triangular shape provides lots of options for styling.
View ProjectFrom the June 2021 issue
Inspired by pink moon scallop shells collected from sandy beaches, this scarf brings together small and large shell shapes. The result is a breezy scarf that’s easy to make and easy to wear on morning walks while you look for seashells.
View ProjectBy Olya Mikesh
From the June 2021 issue
Update your home décor with these trendy, tie-dyed pillows. Using only simple household supplies, you can dye your own unique pillows in an hour or less. Can you believe all these pillows were dyed using the same black food coloring? Differences in the final result were achieved through several tie-dying techniques and the use of two different yarns: 100% superwash wool and an acrylic/wool blend. Food dyes react with any animal fibers and having a blend of animal and man-made fibers can give a different color saturation or a slightly different hue to the finished product. Experiment with different dyes or yarn choices to create a unique, custom palette for your home.
View ProjectFrom the February 2021 issue
The stars of this easy scarf are the beautiful yarn and fun little poms. It works up very fast with a tall and open stitch that complements the rainbow colorway – perfect to brighten any outfit or a dreary winter day.
View ProjectBy Kati Brown
From the February 2021 issue
This rug was inspired by geometric designs combined with the classic look of crocheted cables. Shades of blue and gray pair perfectly together in this accent piece.
View ProjectFrom the February 2021 issue
Give your home some modern, minimalist style this set inspired by the free-spirited mountain town of Durango, Colorado. Colorful single crochet stitches through the front loop create a woven-like textile that’s simple but beautiful. And if you’re still not convinced this needs to be your next project: there’s no need to weave in ends! Because the yarn can be cut at each color change and knotted at the back of the work and sewn inside the finished pillow, there’s no need to carry colors or weave in ends!
View ProjectFrom the October 2020 issue
You’ll find that it’s fun to whip up these soft cotton hexagons in bright colors, and the project is perfectly portable until it’s time for assembly. Use the jewel tone colors we selected or pick the colors that best suit the recipient’s nursery style.
View ProjectFrom the October 2024 issue
While we can often be tempted by tiny, frilly crocheted blankets when a friend or family member is expecting, sometimes the better part of valor is stitching something thick and durable that the baby can hang onto into the toddler years and beyond. This cushy blanket is great for small people to play on as well as sleep under. Once you have a few rows finished this pattern is really easy to memorize.
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