DIY Crochet Patterns and Tutorials

I REALLY need to learn how to crochet, and FAST! There are way too many awesome things that can be crocheted – and I want in! What’s great about all of these is that they are FREE! Click on the photo to go to the tutorial.

Contents:

• Accessory Tutorials
• Home Decor Tutorials
• Misc. Tutorials
• Christmas Tutorials
• Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Accessory Tutorials:

Super Mario Piranha Plant Scarf: Craftster

Rainbow Scarf: Laughing Purple Goldfish

Granny Square Slippers: Purlbee

Crochet-Covered Acorn Necklace Tutorial: Ressurection Fern

How to Crochet the Easiest Beanie Ever: Sewing Dork

Butterfly Hat: ValliesKids

Laptop Sleeve Tutorial: Yoonie at Home

Crocheted Linen Grocery Tote: PurlBee

Home Decor Tutorials:

Crochet Fun Placemats Using Plastic Bags: CreativeJewishMom

Recycling T-shirts Into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Misc. Tutorials:

Fish Skeleton Crochet Pattern: NicoleMDesign

Crochet a Mini Monkey: MyLifetime

Free Crochet Pattern Amigurumi Love Birds: WhipUp

Little Creatures and Their Homes: GWI

Crochet-Along Panda Party: CraftZine

Bird Feeder: CreativeKismet

Christmas Tutorials:

Gleeful Garland: DottieAngel

How to Recycle Greeting Cards into a Bowl: FamilyCrafts.About

Crocheted Snowmen Container Covers: Roots and Wings Co.

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Ice Cream Cone: Pepperknit - they also have several free patterns listed on their site! Check it out!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Thanksgiving and Fall Recipe Tutorials

Here are some visually pleasing recipes to make for Thanksgiving or for fall in general! Click on the photo to go to the ‘how to.’

Contents:

• Appetizer Tutorials
• Cake Tutorials
• Candy Tutorials
• Cookie Tutorials
• Donut Tutorials
• Rice Krispies Tutorials
• Side Tutorials

Appetizer Tutorials:

Harvest Canapes: jloukotaleimback

Cake Tutorials:

Acorn Cake: Bright Ideas

Bake a Turkey-Shaped Cake: CraftZine

Candy Tutorials:

Edible Arrangement Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Roots and Wings Co.

Cookie Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Cookie Turkeys Recipe: Serious Seats

Oreo Cookie Turkeys for Thanksgiving: Make and Takes

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies: WalMart

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Turkey: Thrifty Fun

Oreo Cookie Turkeys: The Idea Room

Donut Tutorials:

Acorn Dough Nuts: Family Fun

Rice Krispies Tutorials:

Rice Crispy Turkeys You'll Gobble Up: Alpha Mom

Side Tutorials:

Homemade Rolls for Thanksgiving: Make it Do

My Favorite Cranberry Sauce: Make It Do

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Felt: What Can I Do With It?

Who would have guessed? I always thought felt was crappy – but that was before I found all of these kick-ass tutorials! I LOVE plushies Here’s my tutorial list!

Oh hey! Looking for more stuff that you can do with other fabrics or scraps? Check out my post: Extra Fabric or Fabric Scraps: What Can I Do With Them?

Stitching Tutorials:

• Blanket Stitch Tutorials: FutureGirl

Tutorials:

• How to Make a Felt Cupcake: Hoogli Art
• Swine Flew (Flu) Pig: Obsessively Stitching – this is TOO ADORABLE! Check it out!
• How to Make a Stuffed Pig: Dollmaker
• Cubed Bunny Plush Tutorial: Daily Cute
• Piece of Cake Made from Felt: Better Homes and Gardens
• How to Make a Castle out of Felt and Cardboard: Confessions of a Sewing Dork
• Felted Acorns and Leaves: Betz White
• Recycled Felt Journal Cozy: Crafting a Green World
• Make a Kid’s Felt Book: Cathie Filian
• Making Felted Balls: Painted Threads Projects

Accessory Tutorials:

• Fuzzy Felty Flex Frame Purses: You Sew Girl’s Blog
• Felt Photo Frame: CraftZine
• Kata Golda’s Glasses Case: Design Sponge
• Fabric Apple Applique: Wee Folk Art via Crafty Crafty
• Ruffle Vest Tutorial: Threadbanger
• Flowery Felt Ponytail Holder: CraftZine
• How to Make a Plush Toast Keychain: Aiwa 9 on Deviantart
• How to Make a Barette Holder: Zakka Life

Home Decor Tutorials:

• Tree Circles Pillow: Ruffles and Stuff
• Felt Circle Pillow Tutorial: Presser Foot
• Chela’s Fabric Screen: Design Sponge
• Sculptural Pendant Lamps: Design Sponge – WOW – amazing!

Halloween Tutorials:

• Dia De Los Muertos Felt Flower Headband Hat: Diary of a Crafty Chica
• How to Make a Felt Trick-or-Treat Bag: Family Crafts
• Halloween Door Hangers: Still Crafty After 50

Thanksgiving Tutorials:

• Felt Food: Made

Christmas Tutorials:

• Felt Christmas Ornament: Zakka Life
• Felt Wine Bottle Bag: Phyllis Dobbs
• Felt Tree Forest: Wee Folk Art

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Felt Tree Wall Hanging: JavaMama on Craftster

I will be adding more felt tutorials to this post as I find them If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!