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Mini Amigurumi

September 2, 2023 No Comments

You can make this Mini Amigurumi collection and more!

As long as you know how to make a magic ring, single crochet, single crochet increase, and single crochet decrease, you can make any amigurumi you wish by following a pattern. You just need to practice and you will certainly get better with time.

If you have no experience and would love to learn how to crochet, you certainly can! Check out my blog posts:

Learn How to Crochet

Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

If you would like more information on Amigurumi, here is a post that you can check out, Amigurumi for Beginners.

or Foolproof Guide to Crocheting Amigurumi for Beginners

I have to admit this kind of became an obsession of mine last year. I came across a post by Vivika Vaina of Wandering Deer on Instagram, she is an amigurumi designer and shares lots of fun and cute mini amigurumi patterns for free! Thank you to Vivika for sharing these patterns with us!

Vivika had a Christmas advent calendar challenge where you crochet a little mini amigurumi every day for 24 days.

I thought this was such a fun idea for my 6-year-old son. I did not have much experience with amigurumi. So it was fun to learn and try these cute patterns.

And to say that my son had a blast opening up this cute little handmade gift every morning is an understatement! He was absolutely thrilled, in fact after 24 days he asked if he could have more!! Till today he plays with every one of his mini amigurumi collection!

What do you need to make these Mini Amigurumi?

Cotton yarn, Plush yarn, Velvet yarn (I made all the ones pictured with I Love this cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby)

Crochet hook 3mm

Scissors

Yarn needle

Black embroidery thread for eyes and mouth or safety eyes or beads

Polyfil or yarn scraps

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

If you are not a Prime member but would like to try Prime for 30 days, please use my link to sign up. You can get all the benefits of being a Prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you!

Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

How do you make these Mini Amigurumi?

Every Amigurumi pattern starts with a magic ring, and most patterns are worked in the round. Hence, it is important to use a stitch marker to know which is your first stitch in every round. (A safety pin/a piece of yarn/a hoop earring will work too)

Find a pattern that you want to make. There are hundreds of free patterns on Pinterest. Most of the patterns that I used for the pictured amigurumi are from Wandering Deer on Instagram. Please visit Wandering Deer on Instagram to find most of these patterns. You can find the patterns on her Instagram page by just scrolling.

On Instagram, you can check out these crochet artists:

These are just a few accounts that have cute free patterns for mini Amigurumi.

Also, check out Littleloveeveryday

Anitha has the cutest amigurumi patterns you can find, and she offers them all for free on her blog. They are not mini, but they are so cute so I wanted to share.

On YouTube you can find free video patterns on these channels:

Theresa’s crochet shop

Notes:

If you are new to Amigurumi, all you need to know are single crochet, magic circle, sc increase, and sc decreases.

You could use safety eyes if you like, but I prefer to embroider eyes and mouth with thread. It was easier. I embroidered them after closing them up. For the eyes, I used French knots. For the mouth a simple stitch.

All these patterns can be made in different sizes by just changing the yarn and hook size. I have made some of these patterns with plush/velvet yarn.

Crochet Plush Mini Octo — Mini Octos – Pattern and video tutorial by All From Jade on YouTube

Pattern by Vivika of Wandering Deerdering Deer

For video tutorials using plush yarn, you can check out these creators’ YouTube channels:

AllfromJade

Crafter Frog

I just wanted to add that since these are not my patterns, I cannot write them on my blog, I respect the hard work and ideas of the original pattern creator. So I always link the patterns on my blog, Please visit the links to get the patterns. Thank you for your understanding. I hope you will try and make a cute mini amigurumi collection of your own! Let me know in the comments if you plan to make some and which ones are your favorite. I would love to see a picture if you try them, Do share it with me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate it so much. Have a wonderful and creative day!!

Photo by Mathilde Langevin on Unsplash

Amazon Favorites

Amazon Prime Deals – Crochet & Macrame!

July 12, 2023 No Comments

Amazon Prime Day Deals 2023 – Crochet and Macrame Products. I have looked on Amazon and found the best deals for all my crochet and macrame lovers! Score these great deals on Amazon for Prime Day July 11th and July 12th, 2023.

PRIME DAY IS ON JULY 11th and 12th, if you do not have a membership, sign up for a ONE-month free trial using my link below!

You can get all the benefits of being a Prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you for your support!

Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

CROCHET AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS 2023

THE WOOBLES CROCHET KIT

Have you ever wanted to crochet a cute amigurumi animal? Here’s your chance! These kits are highly rated and have everything you need to make a cute little stuffed animal. Would make a great gift for a crafty person.

On sale for 27.99!

CARON LITTLE CRAFTIES 20 ASSORTED ACRYLIC YARN SKEINS

If you are just starting out learning crochet, these cute yarn skeins are perfect to practice. You can make many mini projects in all these amazing colors.

On sale for 11.45!

YARNISS CROCHET 14 SIZES HOOK SET

This crochet hook set has 14 different hook sizes for all your projects. The ergonomic hooks are comfortable and easy to use. Comes in a cute case with stitch markers, small scissors, and a few yarn needles. This is a great crochet starter kit.

On sale for 15.19!

BIHRTC VINTAGE EUROPEAN STAINLESS STEEL SCISSORS

These scissors are beautiful! It is small and sharp. Great to include with your current crochet project to have it on the go!

On sale for 7.98!

18 PCS YARN NEEDLES

These yarn needles are great for weaving in the ends of your crochet projects. Some have a bent tip which is great for some projects.

On sale for 5.27!

LUNARM 315 STITCH MARKER SET

Having these colorful stitch markers on hand for your crochet projects makes it much easier especially to keep track of stitches, rows, etc. This set also comes with yarn needles, so it is a great deal!

On sale for 6.39!

UNAYMIDY YARN BOWL HOLDER

This yarn bowl holder is great to have when you are crocheting at a different place all the time. It keeps your yarn clean and also keeps it from untangling and becoming a big mess. It comes with wooden hooks too which is a bonus!

Looks like a great decor piece too!

On sale for 15.19!

LAMXD NEEDLECRAFT YARN BALL WINDER

If you love to have your yarn stashed neatly in a shelf or cupboard, you need this handy gadget to wind your loose yarn into neat balls. Organize all your yarn and transform your space! A great investment if you have lots of yarn waiting to be used up.

On sale for 16.70!

If you would like to learn crochet, check out my beginner crochet posts:

Learn How to Crochet

Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

If you are looking for some easy and quick crochet projects, here are some:

Easy Crochet Flower Coasters

Sunflower Crochet Coasters

3 Easy Crochet Bookmarks

Granny Square Flower Crochet Bag

5 Easy Crochet Scrunchies

Easy Crochet Pumpkins

Crochet Keychains & Wristlets

10 Easy Crochet Earrings (All Free Patterns!)

MACRAME AMAZON PRIME DAY FINDS 2023

GOHOF MACRAME CORD

Macrame cord is the basis of any macrame project. This 3mm macrame cord has great reviews and is available in many different colors.

On sale for 9.59!

NOANTA NATURAL MACRAME CORD

This 3mm cord is soft, durable, and easy to work with. Available in many colors.

On sale for 5.98!

LIVINGO PREMIUM TAILOR SCISSORS

Good sharp scissors is really essential for all macrame artists no matter if you are a beginner or a professional! These scissors are sharp and get the job done with ease.

On sale for 11.19!

NOOK THEORY 3MM MACRAME CORD

A good quality macrame cord that is available in many lovely colors.

On sale for 13.59!

THE BEADSMITH MACRAME BOARD

This macrame board is helpful when making keychains, wristlets, flowers, and other small projects.

On sale for 15.99, the list price is 17.99

2 PIECES MACRAME COMB

A good macrame comb or brush is needed to brush out the cords for a nice fringe.

On sale for 6.49, the list price is 6.99

93 PCS MACRAME KIT

A macrame kit that has 93 pieces for making many macrame projects!

On sale for 8.79!

If you are interested in learning Macrame, check out my blog post on 10 Hobbies to do at home, one of the Hobbies is Macrame and I have included many useful resources for learning Macrame.

If you already know Macrame and need some inspiration for some new projects, here are some ideas:

DIY Macrame Mini Plant Hanger

Simple Macrame Wall Hanging

DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases

Macrame Flower Bead Keychains

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Bookmarks

Thank you for reading and hope you find some great deals on Amazon!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

Amazon Favorites

Amazon Favorites Kitchen 2023

July 11, 2023 No Comments

Amazon is pretty much a part of most of our lives! Post-pandemic it has become even more popular with almost everyone because of the ease of ordering from home and your order turning up at your doorstep! You don’t have to leave your house and you can get everything delivered to you.

AMAZON PRIME

If you have a Prime Membership, you get free shipping and free returns on all orders, no minimum! Get 2-day free shipping on most orders. You have access to Prime Video to watch movies, tv series, documentaries, etc.

PRIME DAY IS ON JULY 11th and 12th, if you do not have a membership, sign up for a ONE-month free trial using my link below!

You can get all the benefits of being a Prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you for your support!

Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

This year I decided to share a list of my Amazon Favorites with all of you. Do take advantage of these great deals! I am including a list of products that I own and that are from Amazon. So you can be sure I am only recommending products that I have and am using regularly.

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

FOR YOUR KITCHEN:

INSTANT POT DUO 7-IN-1 ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER

1,62,870 + great reviews

This instant pot is life-changing! Make easy one-pot meals using this Instant Pot. If you want to try some mouth-watering recipes, I have a few on my blog, do check them out:

Instant Pot Spanish Chicken Pulao

Instant Pot Shrimp Pulao

Easy Instant Pot Mutton Biriyani

Instant Pot Peas Pulao

Instant Pot Egg and Peas Pulao

CUISINART ELECTRIC KETTLE

15000+ great reviews

This Cuisinart Electric Kettle is great to heat up your water quickly, it has a stay-cool non-slip handle. We have had this kettle for more than 8 years now! Very reliable and I highly recommend it if you are looking to buy one.

NINJA PROFESSIONAL PLUS KITCHEN SYSTEM

8,700+ Great Reviews

I love this Ninja Blender, I use it almost every day in my kitchen. You can make smoothies, juices, puree soups, grind chutneys, dips, make crepe batter, make bread dough, roti dough, and pie dough.

My Oat Crepes recipe is made in this blender. I just use the small jar. If you would like to try out this healthy and yummy breakfast recipe, you can find the recipe here – Easy Healthy Oat Crepes

CUISINART AIR FRYER

28,200+ great reviews

I know I said I would recommend only products that I own, I do not own this air fryer yet but I will be buying this one soon. I love using an air fryer and recently learned that most air fryers release toxins into the food as the fryer baskets are made of non-stick coating. The air fryer that I have is the Black and Decker Air Fryer which I will be replacing with this one as it has a stainless steel fryer basket and has come highly recommended to me.

Here are some air fryer recipes from my blog if you would like to try them!

Air Fryer Crispy Onion Fritters

Air Fryer Okra Fries

Fried Masala Mushrooms – Deep-fried Vs Air-Fried!

Air-Fryer Cauliflower Manchurian

Air Fryer Tortilla Samosas

KITCHEN AID STAND MIXER

16,000 + great reviews

This stand mixer is helpful if you bake a lot. I use this mixer to make cakes, pizza dough, and bread dough. It is helpful as it does all the work for you, all you have to do are add your ingredients!

AROMA RICE COOKER

13,000+ great reviews

This rice cooker is simple to use and your rice is ready in no time, all you have to do is add your rice and water, switch it on, and the cooker does its job. You can have your nice fluffy rice in less than 20 minutes! It has a stainless steel inner pot so it is definitely better than the non-stick version. I use it almost every day as my kids usually eat rice on most days.

CALPHALON STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE SET

3,800 + great reviews

I have this stainless steel cooking set. It is very sturdy and it has a thick bottom for even heating. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. This is a great quality set to have and will surely last a long time.

RACHAEL RAY OIL DISPENSER

15,000 + great reviews

I absolutely love this oil dispenser! After trying so many over the years, I finally found this one which is the best out there in my opinion! Looks very elegant and comes in so many different colors. You can proudly display your oil dispenser on your countertop as it looks like a piece of art! it comes in a set of 2 different sizes for oil and vinegar as well.

ELLO DURA GLASS MEAL PREP GLASS CONTAINERS

6,000+ great reviews

These containers are great for storing food, and you can stack them. The silicone sleeves cushion the glass and they can be handled easily even when the contents are hot. I love these and they come in different colors too.

SWEESE PASTA BOWLS

These pasta bowls are the perfect size for our daily meals, my kids use these every day. You cannot go wrong with classic white bowls. We have had these for more than 4 years now and they are as good as new.

CORELLE DINNERWARE SET

7000+ Great reviews

We have had this Corelle set for years now, I recently bought another one! The fact that these plates are sturdy yet light really appeals to me. You can find them in so many different designs, they come in a square shape if you prefer. We use everything that comes in the set on a daily basis. Highly recommend these sets for everyday dining.

KITCHEN SCISSORS

Every kitchen needs a really good pair of scissors. These kitchen aid scissors are sharp and do the job well.

KITCHEN LIGHTER

37,000+ great reveiws

This lighter is just an amazing invention! It is rechargeable and you do not have to deal with flames from a normal lighter. This is a flameless, electronic lighter that lights up your stove or your birthday candles, or your regular candles.

PINEAPPLE CORER

23,000+ great reviews

If you dislike cutting a pineapple, this handy tool will be your new best friend in your kitchen! It is definitely the best way to cut and core a pineapple without much effort! You can get nice slices without the core and tough skin. Hands down one of the best buys for my kitchen! It’s on sale for Prime Day for 9.99!

MUELLER VEGETABLE CHOPPER

32000+ great reviews

I recently got this chopper as a gift from a dear friend. It really is a time-saver in the kitchen especially for meal prep or if you love making salads. It is quick and easy to use and dishwasher safe too.

Hope you find some great deals on Amazon! Please use my link if you are planning to shop, I will be really grateful for your support.

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day friends!

Crochet

Easy Crochet Flower Coasters

June 24, 2023 No Comments

These easy Crochet Flower Coasters are pretty and the perfect summer project to brighten up your space.

I have seen many beautiful flower coasters all over Pinterest and Instagram. They are so simple yet beautiful. I have been looking for an easy pattern and tried a few, but did not find the perfect pattern until now!

I was really excited to come across this pattern, I first saw it on Instagram on Leonela Cevallos’s page. She makes beautiful crochet things! I immediately knew I had to try it out. Leonela has a YouTube channel, Leonela Cevallos, she shares this pattern with us in one of her videos. She does a great job with all the details. Thank you Leonela for sharing this beautiful pattern with us for free.

It is a simple-to-follow pattern, all you need to know is:

: How to make a Magic circle (MC)

: Chain(CH)

: Single crochet (SC)

: Half double crochet (HDC)

: Double crochet (DC)

: Slip stitch (SL)

If you are a beginner or want to learn to crochet, please check out my blog posts on learning how to crochet

and Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE CROCHET FLOWER COASTERS?

Crochet hook size 4.5mm

Cotton yarn (I am using I love this Cotton Yarn from Hobby Lobby)

Yarn needle

Scissors

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

PRIME DAY IS ON JULY 11th and 12th, do take advantage of the great deals and sign up for a ONE-month free trial using my link below!

You can get all the benefits of being a Prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you for your support!

Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE CROCHET FLOWER COASTERS?

This is not my pattern, so I cannot write it on my page, however, I am providing the link to Leonela’s video, Crochet Tutorial: How to make quick and easy crochet flower coasters.

Do watch the video and learn how to crochet these beautiful coasters.

If you want the written pattern, Leonela has provided a detailed blog post with step by step pictures which you can find here Crochet Flower Coasters

You can use different color combinations. This is by far the easiest and best-looking flower coaster tutorial that I have tried.

Once you make a few and learn the pattern, you can easily make one in under 15 minutes.

I loved the ease of this pattern so much, I made so many color combinations as you can see!

Notes:

Use cotton yarn if you are using these as coasters. They are washable and reusable. Acrylic yarn is not recommended and is not usually used when making coasters, hot pads, or trivets as they are not heat resistant.

You could make these flowers and string them together to create a flower garland to decorate your home, it would look really pretty.

If you want to make the flowers smaller or bigger just use a thinner yarn with a smaller hook or a thicker yarn with a bigger hook. This holds good for any crochet project.

Weave in your ends in 3 different directions so that they are secure even if washed.

TIP: To keep your yarn needle and scissors together, add a magnet to your scissors, you will never lose your needle! (You can see my picture above in supplies needed) Let me know if this tip was helpful!

Hope you will try these out, I promise you that this is one of the easiest and best flower coaster patterns I have tried.

If you happen to try them out please share and tag the original creator Leonela Cevallos. Also share with me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram @lovetostayhome. You can leave me a comment down below, I love hearing from you and will surely respond.

If you love to crochet and need some tried and tested patterns to inspire you, check out some of my other blog posts:

5 Easy Crochet Scrunchies

Easy Crochet Pumpkins

Granny Square Flower Crochet Bag

10 Crochet Coaster Patterns

Sunflower Crochet Coasters

Spring Flower Crochet Garland

Crochet Car Coasters

Crochet Keychains & Wristlets

3 Easy Crochet Bookmarks

5 Useful Crochet Projects

Thank you for reading and hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Photo by Alysha Rosly on Unsplash

Macrame

DIY Macrame Mini Plant Hanger

April 11, 2023 No Comments

DIY Macrame Mini Plant Hangers are such a great way to spruce up your space! Easy to make and these mini plant hangers need just a little bit of cord. Even if you are a beginner to macrame, it is possible to make this cute plant hanger.

If you are new to Macrame and would like to learn, do check out my post on 10 fun hobbies to do at home. Macrame is one of them, I have lots of fun resources for you to start your journey. I recently started learning macrame myself and cannot get enough of it! It is a great hobby to have and the variety of things you can create with it are endless. It is just a question of learning the different knots and practicing.

These macrame plant hangers are perfect in a small space.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS DIY MACRAME MINI PLANT HANGER?

Macrame Cord 3MM COTTON CORD ( I use the recycled 3mm cotton cord from Gannxet.com)

Wooden Ring – 4.5cm wooden ring (Amazon or craft stores)

Scissors

S-Hook (optional)

Brush or comb

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

If you are not a Prime member but would like to try Prime free for 30 days, please use my link to sign up. You can get all the benefits of being a Prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you!

Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS DIY MINI MACRAME PLANT HANGER?

This is a tutorial that I followed on YouTube by Rox Shana. (The link to her video is below) She has many great Macrame Tutorials.

Place your wooden ring on an S hook hanging on a rod (clothes rack or closet rod). An alternative could be to tape the wooden ring on a tabletop.

Cut the cords required. You will need 6 cords of 120cms each.

Attach the cords to the wooden ring, by finding the center and looping the cords through. Secure the cords with a gathering knot.

Start by tying spiral knots and follow the pattern. Using 4 cords at a time tie spiral knots. (I did about 4 to 5 rows). Do the same with the rest of the cords.

Next, you will tie a square knot using 2 cords from one set and 2 cords from another set. Tie the square knot a little lower than the previous rows of spiral knots.

At the end leave a little space and make sure your pot fits in it, then use a gathering knot to tie the bottom cords together. Brush out the tassel and trim. You can leave the bottom cords without brushing them out, it is entirely up to you.

If you like to watch a video to learn, you can find the video I mentioned by Rox Shana on YouTube, Macrame Plant Holder.

Her video has 3 plant hanger tutorials. However, the one that I made is the 2nd tutorial.

NOTES:

If you do not have a wooden ring, you can actually start without one. You can use some macrame cord to make a loop as your ring. You can watch 3 Macrame Plant Hanger Ideas without a ring to see how it is done.

The little pots that I found are from the dollar spot at Target, you can get cute little pots from Ikea too. I am sure I’ve seen similar ones at Dollar Tree too!

Here are other Macrame Posts that you might enjoy:

Simple Macrame Wall Hanging

Recycled Macrame Frames

DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Macrame Bookmarks

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Hope you will try out this cute Macrame Mini Plant Hanger, if you do please leave a comment below and share a picture with me on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Do follow me on all or any of these platforms @lovetostayhomeblog to know when there is a new post out!

Thank you for reading, I appreciate each and every one of you! Have a great day!

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Crochet

5 Easy Crochet Scrunchies

January 20, 2023 No Comments

Here are 5 easy crochet scrunchies for you to try. Even if you are a beginner at crochet, you can make scrunchies.

A great scrap yarn project are scrunchies. They are quick, easy, and require a small amount of yarn. They are also great for selling at markets or to give as gifts.

With so many different types of yarn available, you can try scrunchies with different textures. Right now faux fur yarn scrunchies are quite popular. Velvet Scrunchies are so soft and cozy.

So use up all your scraps to make a few or many scrunchies in no time at all!

I tried 5 patterns and would like to share them with all of you.

What do you need to make Crochet Scrunchies?

Yarn

Crochet hook

Hair elastics or ties

Yarn needle

Scissors

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

If you are not a Prime member but would like to try Prime free for 30 days, please use my link to sign up. You can get all the benefits of being a prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you!

Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

How do you make these Scrunchies?

Scrunchie 1

You can use any yarn and appropriate hook. I used velvet yarn from Hobby Lobby and a 5mm crochet hook.

This scrunchie is super simple! All you have to do is attach the yarn to the hair tie, Ch 3, and double crochet around 50-55 times around the hair tie. Slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the beginning 3 chains. Leave a little yarn, the cut. To finish off, tighten the yarn tail. Using a yarn needle, weave it down to meet the beginning yarn tail. Make two tight knots, weave in the extra yarn, and cut the excess.

Your scrunchie is ready!

1987 Scrunchie

This is a paid pattern by Christina at Christina Ann Studios.

I love all of Christina’s patterns. They are simple and modern.

Head over to her Etsy or website to purchase the pattern.

You can make this scrunchie with any type of yarn, I tried cotton and velvet yarn and used a 4.5mm hook.

If you’d rather buy the scrunchies, they are available in my shop in sets of 2.

Here is a link to my shop: Happy Knots and Loops

Scrunchies 3

Star scrunchie is a cute free pattern by Crochetboss

At the time of writing this blog post, it seems that the Crochetboss website is down. But I wanted to share because I thought this is a really cute pattern.

It really is very easy and quick to make. It would be perfect for Christmas or even year-round.

I tried to recreate the pattern but it didn’t quite turn out exactly how I wanted it. But I will share how I did it, in case you want to try. I used velvet yarn from Hobby Lobby and a 5mm hook.

Attach the yarn to the hair tie. Chain 1, *(1 sc,1 dc, 1 treble crochet, 3 chains, 1 treble crochet, 1 dc, 1 sc) slip st into center of hair tie, repeat pattern (*) all around 7 or 8 times.

Finish off.

Scrunchie 4

This scrunchie is a free pattern on Pinterest, it is a diagram that I followed, you can find it here.

100% Cotton yarn was used with a 4.5mm crochet hook.

Scrunchies 5

Another super easy pattern! This scrunchie is made by crocheting treble crochet about 50 to 55 times into the hair tie. Start with a slip knot and chain 3, and treble crochet around. Finish off with a slip stitch into 3rd chain of the beginning 3 chains. Weave in ends.

These scrunchies were made using plush velvet yarn from Hobby Lobby and a 5mm hook.

Notes:

For all the scrunchies you start the same way by making a slip knot, then attach it to your hair tie. I have seen some people tying a knot onto the hair tie and starting off, but I prefer the method I mentioned above.

As you crochet around, move the stitches closer so you have more place to crochet. A good rule of thumb to know when you have done enough stitches is to stretch the hair tie if you see the hair tie then crochet a few more stitches, but if the hair tie is fully covered then it’s good enough.

To finish off, I cut the yarn and tighten it. Using a yarn needle weave the end down to the starting tail. Make 2 knots with both tails. Weave in the extra yarn under a few stitches and cut the extra yarn off. When you stretch the scrunchie you shouldn’t be able to see the tails.

Hope you enjoyed reading about these easy scrunchies. If you try any of them, do share a picture with me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram. Also please leave a comment down below. I would love to hear from you.

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If you like to crochet I have lots of easy projects, you can check them out:

3 Easy Crochet Bookmarks

10 Crochet Coaster Patterns

Granny Square Flower Crochet Bag

Easy Crochet Bows

10 Free and Easy Crochet Flower Patterns

Crochet Keychains & Wristlets

Easy Crochet Hair Accessories

If you’d like to learn, I encourage you to! It’s such a great hobby to have!

Check out my beginner crochet posts:

Learn How to Crochet

Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

Thank you for looking and I am grateful that you are here.

Have a wonderful and creative day friends!

Art/Crafts & DIY

Simple DIY Felt Christmas Trees

November 29, 2022 No Comments

Simple DIY Felt Christmas Trees are a simple yet stylish way to decorate your home this Christmas. It is the most exciting time of the year in my opinion! Have you already decorated your home for Christmas? I think decorating your home makes it all the more special just to create that holiday spirit and cozy feeling.

Home Decor can get expensive, so handmade is the way to go!

A simple way to decorate is by grouping these cute felt Christmas trees on a table, shelf, etc. First of all, they are easy to make, and most importantly they do not cost a lot of money. If you already have felt and construction paper, you can make them right away!

You can make them in different colors depending on your decor and use them every year in your home. Grab your supplies and let’s get started!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE FELT CHRISTMAS TREES?

Felt

Construction Paper

Scissors

Glue gun

Sequins, buttons, ribbon, etc. (optional)

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE SIMPLE FELT TREES?

Make a cone out of the paper, making sure the bottom is flat and it stands on its own. Check out this video by Handimania to make a perfect paper cone!

Cut simple leaf shapes from the felt. This can be done freehand, that’s how I did it. If you would like you can cut a template out of cardboard and use it to cut all the leaves.

The Paper cone and felt leaves are ready

Once the leaves are cut, all you have to do is start gluing them all around the paper cone. Make sure they overlap, so you do not see the paper cone.

For the bottom, the leaves are half on the cone and the rest is out, this makes it easier for the cone to stand and also for the cone to be completely covered with leaves.

Paper cone with felt leaves — The paper cone with the first layer of felt leaves

Keep gluing the leaves until the entire cone is covered. Start from the bottom to the top.

Felt Christmas tree — All the leaves glued onto the paper cone

Decorate with sequins, ribbon, buttons, tinsel, etc (optional)

That’s it! Display your felt trees

NOTES:

You can use thick felt which will last longer, however, I used the regular felt that I got in Micheals.

If you do not want to bother with making your own cone, you can use styrofoam cones found in craft stores, this makes your project more expensive though.

You can glue a star or bow on top of the tree.

There are many ways to decorate your tree by using sequins, ribbon, tinsel, felt, beads, etc.

If you need other ideas this Christmas, check these out:

Felt Christmas Tree Garland

DIY Felt Christmas Ornaments

Easy Wooden Bead Christmas Ornaments

Snowman Wooden Bead Ornaments

Thank you for reading. If you try them out, please share a picture with me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram. You can find my blog on all 3 platforms @lovetostayhomeblog. Do follow me if you like, so that you will know when I have a new post out.

I appreciate you being here. Have a wonderful and creative day!

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Crochet

Easy Crochet Pumpkins

September 29, 2022 No Comments

Crochet Pumpkins are all the rage right now!! You can find them all over Pinterest. I am not surprised that they are so popular as they are so easy to make and will last a lifetime! Besides that, they are handmade, can be made in any color of your choice and they look great sitting on a shelf, mantel, or table in your home. Beautiful home decor on a budget is what I am talking about!

So make some crochet pumpkins to add to your home this fall! These pumpkins can be made in different sizes and stacked too! Group them together for a fun display in your home.
Make them farmhouse style by choosing some neutral colors. I love the texture and ribbed effect of these pumpkins and hope you do too.

You can have a variety of stems for your pumpkins. For example, use twigs, cinnamon sticks, wooden dowels, crocheted stems, etc.

If you wish you can add crocheted leaves or felt leaves. However, I kept it simple and tied a jute string around the stem in a bow.

There are many ways to customize your pumpkins and make them your own.

There are several patterns out there. But as usual, I like to find the easiest and quickest one! As a busy mom, time is precious and the less time it takes to make something the better, right??!

So let’s get to the pattern, but first:

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE EASY CROCHET PUMPKINS?

Yarn – plain colors, variegated, chunky yarn. The yarn I used is from Hobby Lobby, it is acrylic yarn in autumn shades. The thicker the better, it makes it chunky and cute! I do not recommend using fine yarn or sport-weight yarn.

Crochet hook – 5mm or 5.5mm ( or use the recommended size for the yarn you are using)

Scissors

Yarn needle

Polyfil or scrap yarn or felt

For the stem – sticks, cinnamon sticks, or a dowel rod. ( I used some dried twigs from my backyard)

Twine ( optional)

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

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I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

If you are not a Prime member but would like to try Prime free for 30 days, please use my link to sign up. You can get all the benefits of being a prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you!

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE EASY CROCHET PUMPKINS?

I followed this Easy Ribbed Pumpkin pattern by Erica of 5littlemonsters.com. She has a video tutorial too if watching and learning is more your style. Please visit her website to get the detailed pattern.

Thank you to Erica for this super easy pattern!

The ribbed effect looks so good and I knew I had to make these!

To make these pumpkins you need to know how to:

Make a slip knot

Chain

HDC (half double crochet) in the back loops.

That’s it!! Super easy even for beginners!

So basically you make a rectangle as big or small as you want. Then, whip stitch the bottom, pull the yarn, and close it up. Stuff the pumpkin with polyfill or scrap yarn.
Whipstitch the top and pull tight leaving a little opening for the stem. Using the yarn needle go down and up and sort of shape it like a pumpkin.

Add your stem, you can hot glue it or just stick it in there. Optional: Tie a bow with a jute string, some yarn, or ribbon if desired. I think it took me about an hour to make one.

That’s it!! Make more and display them all over your home!

If you do not crochet and would like to learn, please check out my beginner posts:

Learn How to Crochet

Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

If you would like to make cute mini pumpkins, I already have a post of these crochet mini pumpkins.

These mini pumpkins are made amigurumi style though. For mini pumpkins it is ok, but to make larger ones I preferred the method of making a big piece and making a pumpkin as I am not a fan of stitching in the round!

I still have some DIY pumpkins for you even if you are not a fan of crochet!

Easy DIY Felt Pumpkins

Easy Thumbtack Pumpkins

Hope you liked reading about these simple crochet pumpkins, if you try them out please let me know in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also share a picture on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag the original pattern creator too.

Lovetostayhome is on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook, please follow me @lovetostayhomeblog to know when I have a new post out. In the meantime please come back to visit my blog for easy recipes, DIYs, crochet, and macrame posts.

Thanks for being here, I truly appreciate you!

Have a wonderful day friends!

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Crochet

3 Easy Crochet Bookmarks

September 1, 2022 No Comments

Crochet bookmarks are a quick and easy project. You can use up any scrap yarn or embroidery thread lying around.

These bookmarks make great gifts for any book lovers in your life. You could easily pair any one of these bookmarks with a good book, that would be a great gift for anyone who loves reading.

They are useful and beautiful at the same time. All 3 patterns are free and have YouTube tutorials, so even if you are a beginner, you can do it!

Since these are small fast projects, they make good items to sell at craft fairs as they can also be sold at a lower price point.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE CROCHET BOOKMARKS?

Yarn, crochet thread, or embroidery thread

Crochet hook

Scissors

Stiffening spray (optional)

These are my Amazon picks for this project:

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I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

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HOW DO YOU CROCHET THESE EASY BOOKMARKS?

CROCHET CROSS BOOKMARKS:

These crochet cross bookmarks are really easy to make. The pattern I followed is from a YouTube video by Anutha – The Crochet World.

Simple and straightforward pattern. You could make one in about 10 minutes!

I used a yarn I found at Joann’s craft store. You can add extras as I did. I attached around 6 strands of thread to give it a tassel look at the bottom. For the top, I added 6 strands of thread and braided them.

PRESSED FLOWER BOOKMARKS:

These bookmarks are so pretty, you cannot help but love them! They are made using a pattern by Hooked in Loops YouTube channel

The only thing that I did differently was to attach the tassel with a jump ring instead of a stitch, I found that looked better and was more sturdy.

I used size 10 crochet thread and a 1.5mm crochet hook.

If you would like to learn how to make a tassel, please look at this post: DIY Tassel Earrings

These bookmarks will be in my shop soon!

Update: These cute bookmarks are available now in my Etsy shop! Check them out Pressed Flower Crochet Bookmarks.

DANDELION BOOKMARKS:

This bookmark has a flower on both ends. Isn’t it pretty? I had to try it out when I saw it! This pattern is by Crafting with Caylene. You can watch her YouTube Video by clicking on the link.

I used cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby and a 3.75mm crochet hook.

I do hope you liked these easy crochet bookmark patterns. Thank you to the pattern creators for sharing these with us for free!

If you happen to try these out, please share a picture with the pattern creators and me on Instagram or Facebook.

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Before you go, do check out more simple and easy Crochet Projects:

Easy Crochet Bows

Crochet Christmas Earrings (All free patterns!)

Granny Square Flower Crochet Bag

Sunflower Crochet Coasters

10 Free and Easy Crochet Flower Patterns

Crochet Car Coasters

Crochet Keychains & Wristlets

3 Easy Crochet Potholders

Easy Crochet Hair Accessories

10 Easy Crochet Earrings (All Free Patterns!)

Thank you for being here! Have a wonderful day!

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Crochet

10 Crochet Coaster Patterns

August 16, 2022 No Comments

This collection of 10 Beautiful Crochet Coaster Patterns are really easy to make and you can have a different set for every season or every room of your home. They really do brighten up a home and add that personal touch to your space.

There are so many beautiful coaster patterns available for free online. This post is all about the crochet coasters I have tried. I have searched Pinterest and Google countless times and saved many many patterns!! But these are the ones that I loved most.

All these patterns are free except for the beautiful tulip coaster which is a paid pattern. It is just so beautiful, I had to buy it and try it out!

Most of them are beginner-friendly patterns. No matter what your style there is a pretty coaster for you!

Make them in sets of 2, 4, or 6. These make great gifts too!! And very quick to make!! I love small and useful projects like this.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE CROCHET COASTERS?

Cotton yarn

Crochet hook

Scissors

Yarn needle

Here are my Amazon picks for making these coasters:

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it really does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

If you are not a Prime member but would like to try Prime free for 30 days, please use my link to sign up. You can get all the benefits of being a prime member for 30 days, and cancel after 30 days without any charge! Do try it out. Thank you!

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE CROCHET COASTERS?

SUNFLOWER COASTERS

These beautiful and bright sunflower coasters have an entire post dedicated to them! You can see how I made them in my Sunflower Crochet Coasters Post

Sunflower coasters are also available in my shop, visit my shop Happy Knots and Loops to have a look at them.

I tried another Sunflower Coaster from Tonya at nanascraftyhome.com.

I preferred the look of the first pattern, but if you like this one, go ahead and try it out.

TULIP COASTERS

Tulips are such beautiful flowers. While browsing Pinterest, I came across these gorgeous Tulip Coasters by Golden Lucy Crafts. I just had to make them as they instantly caught my eye!

This is a paid pattern and definitely worth every dollar spent. Olena from Golden Lucy Crafts has written the pattern very well and her step-by-step pictures are very helpful.

If you would like to get this pattern visit Golden Lucy Crafts on Etsy.

Check out her other patterns too while you are there, she has a great collection of patterns!

PUFF COASTERS

This Coaster as it says is simple and looks farmhouse chic! You can find the free pattern at SigoniMacaroni.com

She has a super helpful video too on how to make these coasters.

BOHO HEXAGON COASTER

These coasters are really cute. The hexagon shape and the tassels make it quite different from other coasters. They are one of the easiest coasters to make.

Find the free pattern on TrulyCrochet.com

This pattern was also part of my blog post on Red, White, and Blue Independence Day Coasters.

DARCIE MUG RUGS

I love the texture and look of these mug rugs. They are so functional and look great anywhere in your home. These rugs can be used not only for mugs but for candles, plant pots, trinket trays., etc.

The free pattern is by Amanda from LoveandStitch.com.

Amanda has beautiful patterns on her blog, do check them out while you are there.

These mug rugs were part of another blog post of mine, 5 Useful Crochet Projects

HEXIE LOVE COASTERS

The pattern for these coasters is a chart I found on Pinterest.

Of course, these hexagons can be joined together to make many things but I decided to just make them into a set of coasters.

MANDALA COASTERS

These mandala coasters are simple and beautiful. The free pattern is by Ling at HookedonPatterns.com

Ling has used a different color for each row and they look really great! I tried them with a variegated yarn that I had in my stash.

CANDY FLOWER COASTERS

This is a free pattern by redagapeblog.com. You can find the pin here.

For some reason I am not able to link the pattern itself, please visit the blog and search for the coaster pattern if you would like to try it out.

DAISY FLOWER COASTERS

How pretty are these coasters? I just love these and they are quite easy to make. This is a free pattern by Heather of hayhaycrochet.com

Beginner Friendly Daisy Flower Coaster

She also has a video tutorial which is always helpful if you are a beginner.

SIMPLE COASTERS

This coaster is made using a crochet diagram that I found here on Pinterest. For this coaster set, I used a size 5 thread in Blue.

However, this can be made using cotton yarn, your coaster would be bigger depending on the size of the yarn and hook.

BONUS PATTERN! OMBRE COASTERS

I really loved the look of these coasters, that’s why I am including them as a bonus! The pattern is from Marinke, you can find her free pattern here.

I used cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby for these coasters.