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06

Dec

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.

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!

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03

Nov

Empty Jars, Bottles, and Other Containers: What Can I Do With Them?

We’ve all tried to find something to do with these items – and I got sick of searching. Here is my tutorial list for all sorts of empty containers!

Plastic Bottle Tutorials:

Salad Dressing, BBQ Sauce, or Drink Bottle Tutorials:

Glow in the Dark Mod Podge Monsters for Halloween: Cathie Filian

Detergent and Bleach Bottle Tutorials:

Milk Carton Tutorials:

Milk Jug Tutorials:

Harriet the Heifer Milk Jug Craft: Family Fun
Milk Jug Piggy Bank: Free Kids Crafts
Recycled Milk Jug Pinatas: Cathie Filian
Various Gardening Tools: Better Homes and Gardens
Milk Jug Plastic Bag Holder: Craft of the Day
Reusable Lunch or Sandwich Containers: Family Fun
Milk Jug Containers: Vanilla Joy – I can see myself actually using them for this – simple, yet so useful!
Milk Jug Easter Baskets: Kaboose
Milk Jug-o-Lantern: KinderArt
Monster Jug Heads: Family Fun
Eerie Luminarias: Better Homes and Gardens
Halloween Skeleton Decoration: Prairie Webs

Milk Bottle Tutorials:

Milk Bottle Snowman: HowStuffWorks

Glass Wine Bottle Tutorials:

Misc. Glass Tutorials:

Faux Porcelain Project: Design Sponge

Glass Jar Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Milk Carton Fun: DebbieDee

Milk Jug Chandelier: PZRServices

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

Photo Credit: ohdearbarb on flickr

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02

Nov

Socks: What Can I Do With Them?

Old socks, new socks, socks with holes. Do something with them! I knew there was a reason why I saved all of my holey socks!

Click on any photo below to get its tutorial.

Accessory Tutorials:

Make a Sock Wristband: DIYfashion

Fingerless Gloves from Socks: Ruffles and Stuff

Fingerless Gloves: Yiddle

DIY Legwarmers: Sewing Dork

DIY Infant/Toddler Legwarmers: Samster Mommy

Home Decor Tutorials:

DIY Sock Potholders: Re-Nest

Argyle Sock Vases: Design Sponge

Sock Stuffie Tutorials:

Sock Monkey: Craftbits

How to Make a Sock Monkey: Curbly

How to make a sock monster: Monster-Munch

Knitwits: Martha Stewart

Sock Doggy Tutorial: KayStarr98

The Sock Dog: Quiet Fish

Sock Dogs: HGTV

Pet Tutorials:

Baby Sock Cat Toy Tutorial: Martha Stewart

Small Dog Sweater from a Sock: Pet Project Blog

Easter Tutorials:

DIY Recycled Baby Socks into Bunnies and Chicks: Inhabitots

Halloween Tutorials:

Sock Skeleton: Martha Stewart

Crazy Octopus Costume: Designing Moms

Free Sock Bat Doll Pattern: Heather Bailey

Christmas Tutorials:

Baby Sock Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Finally! The secret of the sock monkey is revealed! haha. I’ve been trying to figure out how to make those forever!

Also, I never thought of even thought of using PLAIN socks for projects. The sock potholder tutorial has solved this! Now I can use all of my boring socks, too!

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

Photo Credit: SappyMooseTree on flickr

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DIY Crochet Patterns and Tutorials

Contents:

Accessory Tutorials:

Home Decor Tutorials:

Misc. Tutorials:

Christmas Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Empty Jars, Bottles, and Other Containers: What Can I Do With Them?

Socks: What Can I Do With Them?

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