Posts in Functional Crochet
Crochet Modern Towel Ring

These adorable crochet towel rings are modern, quick and easy! They make wonderful gifts and also great vendor market items. Don’t let the intricate appearance of this beautiful stitch pattern fool you—it’s easy peasy! You will find you can’t make just one!

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How to Crochet the Herringbone Stitch ~the EASY Way!!

The Herringbone Stitch is super popular right now, but I show you how you can make it even EASIER than before! All you need to know in order to make this stitch pattern is how to half double crochet. That’s it! I’ve included a free trivet and coaster pattern for you to practice the stitch with, but you could realistically make washcloths, placemats, area rugs, mug rugs, plant pot covers—you name it!

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The Amaryllis Keychain Wallet

I made this adorable little keychain wallet to match my Amaryllis Bag, and I think it turned out SO cute! It works up very quickly and would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher’s Appreciation, or stocking stuffers. It’s just the right size to hold your cards and money when running errands. It would make a great gift for a mom who likes to be more hands free while toting her child, or for shopping. You could also put your chapstick or ear buds in there and hook it on your backpack for college.

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Quick and Easy Gifts to Crochet for Teachers

It can be very frustrating trying to find the perfect gift to make for the great teachers who invest in our children, so I have tried to find a list of makes that I think would be greatly appreciated by teachers all around and save you a bit of time in your search.

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7 Ways to Go Green as a Maker

Sometimes the thought of “going green” can be so overwhelming that many of us don’t know where to begin. For a lot of us, it causes us to give up. But we as crocheters can begin making an impact on our world by taking small steps towards leaving the world a better place than when we came into it. Here are 7 easy ways you can do your part as a maker.

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Quick and Easy Crocheted Mother's Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a thoughtful gift to crochet for the special women in your life, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve compiled a short list of fairly quick projects that are sure to be appreciated by mothers all around. Is your mom a makeup lover? A spa lover? A book lover? A plant lover? Or a coffee lover? I have several ideas I think you might like that make fantastic handmade gifts that she will appreciate and use.

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Easy Crochet Bookmark ~ Faux Macrame!

This bookmark was inspired by a macramé bookmark I saw on Pinterest. It can be made in at least 3 different styles and is a great gift for any book lover in your life! They are simple yet beautiful and work up very quickly. They sell extremely well and would make a great Mother’s Day gift, teacher’s gift, or any gift for a friend!

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Easy Crochet Keychain~Faux Macrame!

I decided to try and use the braided concept I used for my Macrochet Mini Planters to make a little keychain, and I think they came out really cute! They look like macramé knots but they are simple single crochet stitches. They take very little by way of supplies and are SUPER fast to make. They would make a great little vendor market item for the warmer months or a nice small gift!

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Easy Crochet Mini Planter

I was inspired by a photo of a macramé planter on Pinterest for the design of this mini planter. It is simple yet stunning, and would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, or would be a great way to spruce up a camper or a boho dorm room. Using a smaller hook and ring, plus a single strand and you could even have a planter to hang on your rearview mirror in your car (or even glue a fake plant inside and make it a keychain)! They would also make great wedding favors! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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The Pixie Planter ~ Mini Crochet Hanging Planter

This adorable mini planter would be great for brightening up an office cubicle or a great teacher’s gift or Mother’s Day gift. It makes up extremely quickly and would be a great market prep item for Spring Vendor events!

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What to Crochet for Spring and Summer Vendor Markets

It’s that time again! The warm weather is here and we say goodbye to our hats, scarves, pocket shawls and ear warmers. But for many of us who do vendor markets as a form of income, we find ourselves asking “what do I make now?”

Not all of us will have the same answer, but I have done many vendor markets in the warmer months, and I have had some great success with several items that I would like to share with you.

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The Bowtique Pocket

Tis’ the season to be making beautiful handmade gifts! We all like adding special touches to our Christmas gifts, and we all like giving something we think the recipient will love and use. Sometimes it is very hard to decide what to make, and not everyone has the hours and hours needed in order to make a blanket.

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The Diamondback Graph

THIS LOVELY DESIGN CAME ABOUT AFTER I GAINED INSPIRATION FROM A FOLDING CHAIR I PURCHASED FROM TARGET. IT HAS SUCH A COOL GEOMETRIC DESIGN ON IT. I HAVE STARED AT IT MANY TIMES TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW I COULD TRANSLATE THE GORGEOUS DESIGN INTO MY CROCHET WORK. THEN IT HIT ME ONE DAY-TAPESTRY CROCHET!

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Boho Sanitizer Sling

I came up with these sanitizer slings because I was tired of the bottle taking up so much room in my purse. It is very handy hanging in the holster, especially when shopping or eating out. It’s made with 100% cotton, so it is easily washable and very durable.

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