Free Craft and Crochet Projects

Free Craft and Crochet Projects

• Kids Craft Easy Jack O Lantern Paper Craft
  
  

  Simple supplies and fun technique to make a classic kids Halloween craft - cute Paper Jack O'Lanterns! Added to Halloween Crafts

  
  


• Plastic Canvas Nintendo Controller DS Lite Case
  
  

  Retro video-gaming meets new, mixed in with plastic canvas. It's a case for your Nintendo DS Lite in the shape of a Nintendo 64 controller, made of plastic canvas. Genius. Added to Plastic Canvas patterns.

  
  


• Crochet Apples Pattern
  
  

  Crochet these cute little apples for your favorite teacher. Added to Crochet patterns.

  
  


• T-Shirt Purse
  
  

  Have fun recycling a favorite t-shirt or two into a handy custom t-shirt purse. Added to Sewing.

  
  


• Dried Flower Centerpiece
  
  

  Directions to make a long-lasting table centerpiece using dried flowers in a softly-rounded shape. Added to Floral Crafts

  
  


• Beaded Necklace made with Tigertail
  
  

  Illustrations and diagrams to start and end a beaded necklace made with tigertail cord. Added to Jewelry-Making free projects

  
  


• Wedding Invitation Templates
  
  

  Here's some help in making your own wedding invitations. The fall leaves theme is lovely for an autumn wedding. Added to Wedding Crafts.

  
  


• Framed Heart Wedding Invitations
  
  

  Simple, yet elegant, wedding invitations using rubber stamps and gold embossing powder. Added to Wedding Crafts and Stamping

  
  


• Natural Herb Soap Colorant
  
  

  High tech meets natural living. Learn how to microwave herb mixtures with oils to create natural soap dyes. Added to Soap-Making

  
  


• Firefighter Quilt Patterns
  
  

  Five different applique firefighter patterns. They range from beginner to detailed. Added to Quilting

  
  


• Stamp a Cake
  
  

  With edible powders, you can stamp a cake. It's just lovely. Added to Stamping

  
  


• One Skein Wonders - 101 Yarn Shop Favorites Crafts Book Review
  
  One Skein Wonders - 101 Yarn Shop Favorites

  Everyone has orphan skeins. Leftover yarn too pretty or interesting or costly to give away. I keep mine in a nice basket, though it's usually overflowing. Sometimes, I wonder why I can't let them go find new homes where they won't be ignored. Sometimes, I feel a little guilty about the clutter of miscellaneous balls of yarn.

  Now, I've shed my guilt, and I have a new purpose in my knitting life, thanks to one adorable book, "One Skein Wonders - 101 Yarn Shop Favorites." You, too, can let go of your orphan yarn and make socks, hats, scarves, baby sweaters, belts, jewelry, arm warmers, purses, and much more.

  Need a quick gift or an interesting challenge? It's easy to match your orphan (or new) skein to a pattern. The 101 patterns are sorted by yarn weight and type:

  • Bulky Weight Yarns
  • Heavy Worsted Yarns
  • Worsted Mohair Yarns
  • Worsted Weight Yarns
  • Sport Weight Yarns
  • Fingering Weight Yarns
  • Novelty Yarns

  Oh, did I say buy new yarn? It's just one skein... Maybe some cashmere. Or is that fun novelty yarn calling your name?

  With so many patterns in one book that use just one skein or less, there's something for almost every type of knitter:

  • Coaster set
  • Hats
  • Baby Sweaters
  • Shawls
  • Bags
  • Purses
  • Headbands
  • Socks
  • Collars
  • Caps
  • Gift Bag
  • Shells
  • Shrugs
  • Cell Phone Carrier
  • Flowers
  • Ponchos
  • Ice Scraper Mitt
  • Mittens
  • Tea Cozy
  • Booties
  • Cowl
  • Home Decor

  Browse the 101 patterns by yarn weight or by photo. The table of contents is sorted by yarn weight and color photos are together in the middle of the book. Each photo lists the page number of the pattern. The patterns have small photos of the item for reference. The book is very easy to use and fun to leaf through. See a sampling of free patterns from the book's website.

  Yarn shops across the US contributed the patterns, which shows in the diversity of styles, yarns, and skill levels. If you enjoy yarn shops like I do, you'll appreciate the listing and descriptions of all yarn shop contributors. Maybe I can visit one or two on my travels here and there. Must keep this list handy!

  If you need to brush up on a technique or two, a handy glossary with diagrams is included.

  Overall, a lively and fun knitting book with a diversity of patterns in yarn type, skill level, and complexity. Enjoy!

  One Skein Wonders - 101 Yarn Shop Favorites

  
  


• Needlepunch Four Season Sheep
  
  

  Needlepunch is a relaxing needlecraft, once you get the rhythm and technique together. The Four Season sheep project is quick to stitch and cute as a button. Added to Needlework

  
  


• Vintage Patriotic Swag
  
  

  Just in the nick of time for the Fourth of July, print this vintage patriotic swag on fabric for your barbecue or party. Added to Patriotic Crafts and Computer Crafts

  
  


• Bear Tracks Quilted Wallhanging
  
  

  Ready to practice your half-square triangles? Try this attractive Bear Tracks quilt. I like the colorway she used - it's great for neutral or masculine decor. Added to Quilting

  
  


• Build a Treehouse
  
  

  Build some old-fashioned fun with these ultimate treehouse instructions. Gather some handy friends and family to help. Added to Woodworking

  
  


• Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
  
  

  Some toys are more fun when you make them yourself. Get creative with your molds for extra fun in making homemade sidewalk chalk. Added to Kids Crafts

  
  


• Knitted Baby Boy Outfit
  
  

  Adorable baby boy outfit to knit. It's sized for a one-year old. Take my advice - don't wait to make it if you have a little one to knit for - my 6 month old baby is 20+ pounds and 28 inches. He's wearing 12 month sizes now. Added to Knitting and Baby Crafts

  
  


• Diaper Wreath
  
  

  This unusual Diaper Wreath full of handy baby gifts will be a hit at the next baby shower! Added to Baby Crafts

  
  


• Easy Watercolor Card
  
  

  A simple but elegant card project that will get you started in watercolor designs on cards. Added to Greeting Cards and Painting.

  
  


• Amigurumi Cat aka Amineko
  
  

  Amigurumi is a Japanese style of crochet that is done in rounds to make cute items. An amigurumi cat is also called an amineko. Enough vocab - trust me, it's cute and fun. Added to Crochet and Knitting.

  
  


• Lion Brand Yarn speaker program available for NY area clubs
  
  

  Thought I'd pass on this interesting opportunity. Sounds great!
  The Lion Brand Yarn company (http://www.lionbrand.com) today announced a new guest speaker program for knitting and crochet clubs in the New York, Tri State area that have 50 or more members. The worlds largest home knitting and crochet yarn manufacturer is offering their Vice President as a guest speaker to qualified organizations, free of charge. Topics include: Fashion trends in knitting and crochet, new yarns, products and services. Each talk includes gift packets and coupons for club members. Lion Brand also donates the yarn samples used for each talk to each club for use in charity projects.

  "This new speaker program gives us a unique opportunity to not only share the latest trends in hand knitting and crochet, but also get feedback from people who actively knit and crochet." said Jack Blumenthal, Vice President of Lion Brand Yarn. "This is an exciting opportunity for us to give back to the community of knitting and crochet enthusiasts."

  Knitting and crochet clubs interested in participating in the Lion Brand guest speaker program, need to have at least 50 members and be located in the New York Tri state area to qualify. To schedule a speaker engagement, clubs should contact Jack Blumenthal at Jack@lionbrandyarn.com . Each club is encouraged to include detailed information about their organization. Availability is on a first come first served basis and each club must meet the minimum qualification requirements.

  
  


• Cross Stitch Eyeglass Case Directions
  
  

  Thanks to Lori from CrossStitchPro.com for sending these directions to make any completed cross stitch into an eyeglass case. Added to Needlework.

  
  


• Discount Wedding Invitations and Favors
  
  

  Found some unique wedding favor ideas at this discount wedding supplies site, www.annsbridalbargains.com. I liked the Reception Hand Clapper and the roll of LoveSavers. They also had some nice ideas for Christian wedding favors. Added to Wedding Crafts

  
  


• Penguin Doll
  
  

  Adorable penguin to sew for a penguin-lover! They also have a cute idea to use a disappearing ink pen to write and re-write on the doll. Added to Sewing and Doll-Making.