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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

Super Mario Piranha Plant Scarf: Craftster

Rainbow Scarf: Laughing Purple Goldfish

Rainbow Scarf: Laughing Purple Goldfish

Granny Square Slippers: Purlbee

Granny Square Slippers: Purlbee

Crochet-Covered Acorn Necklace Tutorial: Ressurection Fern

Crochet-Covered Acorn Necklace Tutorial: Ressurection Fern

How to Crochet the Easiest Beanie Ever: Sewing Dork

How to Crochet the Easiest Beanie Ever: Sewing Dork

Butterfly Hat: ValliesKids

Butterfly Hat: ValliesKids

Laptop Sleeve Tutorial: Yoonie at Home

Laptop Sleeve Tutorial: Yoonie at Home

Crocheted Linen Grocery Tote: PurlBee

Crocheted Linen Grocery Tote: PurlBee

Home Decor Tutorials:

Crochet Fun Placemats Using Plastic Bags: CreativeJewishMom

Crochet Fun Placemats Using Plastic Bags: CreativeJewishMom

Recycling T-shirts Into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Recycling T-shirts Into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Misc. Tutorials:

Fish Skeleton Crochet Pattern: NicoleMDesign

Fish Skeleton Crochet Pattern: NicoleMDesign

Crochet a Mini Monkey: MyLifetime

Crochet a Mini Monkey: MyLifetime

Free Crochet Pattern Amigurumi Love Birds: WhipUp

Free Crochet Pattern Amigurumi Love Birds: WhipUp

Little Creatures and Their Homes: GWI

Little Creatures and Their Homes: GWI

Crochet-Along Panda Party: CraftZine

Crochet-Along Panda Party: CraftZine

Bird Feeder: CreativeKismet

Bird Feeder: CreativeKismet

Christmas Tutorials:

Gleeful Garland: DottieAngel

Gleeful Garland: DottieAngel

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

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

Crocheted Snowmen Container Covers: Roots and Wings Co.

Crocheted Snowmen Container Covers: Roots and Wings Co.

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Ice Cream Cone: Pepperknit

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!

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Old Greeting Cards: What Can I Do With Them?

Don’t throw your old greeting cards away! There is plenty that you can do with them. Click on the photo to grab the tutorial.

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!

Contents:

  • Misc. Tutorials
  • Advent Calendar Tutorials
  • Card Tutorials
  • Gift Tag Tutorials
  • Ornament Tutorials

Misc. Tutorials:

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Card Tutorials:

Gift Tag Tutorials:

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Ornament Tutorials:

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

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

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The 2009 Gift Making Guide from Cathe Holden

Wow – I am in AWE! Cathe Holden just posted her 2009 Gift Making Guide on her Just Something I Made blog.

She has listed over 40 of her very own tutorials in the guide, and I want to make everything!

My all-time favorite is the vintage globe bowl.

Be sure to click on the photo to check out the guide for all of her gift making tutorials!

The 2009 Gift Making Guide: Cathe Holden

The 2009 Gift Making Guide: Cathe Holden - Click the photo to see over 40 of Cathe Holden's amazing tutorials!

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