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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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DIY Necklace and Necklace Holder Tutorials

I felt like sharing my necklace tutorial links that I’ve collected, so here they are! Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Tutorials:

Necklace Tutorial Using Chain and Ribbon: Lorelei 1141

Necklace Tutorial Using Chain and Ribbon: Lorelei 1141

Wire Bead Necklace Tutorial: Cant Stop Making Things

Wire Bead Necklace Tutorial: Can't Stop Making

Cheaters Guide to a Bib Necklace: Ruffles and Stuff

Cheater's Guide to a Bib Necklace: Ruffles and Stuff

How to Make a Bonheur Necklace: Infarrantly Creative

How to Make a Bonheur Necklace: Infarrantly Creative

Lucky Earth Necklace: Cut Out and Keep

Lucky Earth Necklace: Cut Out and Keep

How to Make a Teen Crafty Rockstar Necklace: I Love To Create

How to Make a Teen Crafty Rockstar Necklace: I Love To Create

Making a Floral Necklace: Beading Arts

Making a Floral Necklace: Beading Arts

Pressed Penny Jewelry: KatieHacker

Pressed Penny Jewelry: KatieHacker

Necklace Holder Tutorials:

Jewelry Doohickie: Mad in Crafts

Jewelry Doohickie: Mad in Crafts

Teeny Tiny Shrinky-Dink Leaves Necklace: LilBlueBoo

Teeny Tiny Shrinky-Dink Leaves Necklace: LilBlueBoo

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Repurposed Utensil Holder: Heather Bullard

Repurposed Utensil Holder: Heather Bullard

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, Boring T-Shirts: What Can I Do With Them?

I saved so many of my shirts from going to concerts, vacations, summer camps, etc. because I wanted to make a sweet t-shirt quilt one day. So far, that hasn’t really happened. However, I do recommend an AMAZING book if you do want to make a t-shirt quilt. It is extremely easy to understand for beginner quilters like myself, and is really interesting! It’s called: The Extraordinary T-Shirt Quilt: A Scrapbook You Can Sleep Under by Lauren Kingsland. You can pick up the book for as low as $15.50! Pretty sweet.

Oh yeah – and I have the biggest  collection of BORING shirts. They have basically been sitting in my closet unworn for years.  Something MUST BE DONE… and SOON!

Making a quilt and donating your old t-shirts is awesome and all – but aren’t these tutorials for what you can do with your old, boring, or meaningful shirts awesome as well? Check ‘em out! Click on the photo to go to the tutorial.

Accessory Tutorials:

T-Shirt Memory Scarf: CraftZine

T-Shirt Memory Scarf: CraftZine

Cures for Boring Shirt Tutorials:

Puffed Sleeves Tutorial: Dana Made It

Puffed Sleeves Tutorial: Dana Made It

Quick and Dirty Knit Neckline Refashion: Hoppobumpo

Quick and Dirty Knit Neckline Refashion: Hoppobumpo

Jeweled Tee Tutorial: Still Dottie

Jeweled Tee Tutorial: Still Dottie

Flower Collar Tutorial: KatieDid

Flower Collar Tutorial: KatieDid

Rose Petal Tee: The Storque

Rose Petal Tee: The Storque

Womens Shirt: Make It and Love It

Women's Shirt: Make It and Love It

T-shirt Refashion into Ruffle Madness: My Mama Made It

T-shirt Refashion into Ruffle Madness: My Mama Made It

Ruffle Necklace Waffle Shirt: Ruffles and Stuff

Ruffle Necklace Waffle Shirt: Ruffles and Stuff

Argyle Shirt Tutorial: LuBirdBaby

Argyle Shirt Tutorial: LuBirdBaby

Side Panel Shirt Refashion Tutorial: Crafterhours

Side Panel Shirt Refashion Tutorial: Crafterhours

Home Decor Tutorials:

Recycling T-shirts into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Recycling T-shirts into Rugs: Fat Bottom Bags

Halloween Tutorials:

Recycled T-Shirt Door Witch: Craftbits

Recycled T-Shirt Door Witch: Craftbits

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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