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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

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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!!

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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

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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!

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Granny Square Flower Crochet Bag

July 26, 2022 2 Comments

This Granny Square Flower Crochet Bag is so cute and makes a great gift. It’s easy to make and it can be done in a couple of hours!

You need to know how to make puff stitches and cluster stitches. But it is very well explained in the pattern, so even if you are a beginner I think you can make this crochet bag!

This bag would make a nice gift for any little girl in your life!

I have always wondered why this motif is called a Granny Square! If you are also curious like me, here is an explanation by Confessions of a Yarn-O-Holic

Interesting isn’t it?!

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

Learn How to Crochet

Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

Granny squares can be used to make blankets, bags, clothes, table cloths, and even bed covers!! They are easy to make and you can make them in different color combinations. You can make them with flowers in the center or just different colors, either way, they look great!

Here is a great tutorial from Spruce Crafts to make a beginner Granny Square.

This project has been on my to-do list for the longest time and I finally got down to making it. I am really happy with the way it turned out. The only thing I might add is maybe a lining for the inside of the bag with some cotton material.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET BAG?

Crochet hook, size 5mm

Scissors

Yarn 3 colors ( You can use cotton or acrylic yarn) The yarn I used is I love this cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby.

Yarn needle

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET BAG?

Flower Granny Square Bag:

There are several free patterns on Pinterest. Believe me, I have looked and saved so many!! But in the end, I always share only the patterns I really like and are easy to make.

I followed this particular free pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Simmonds, you can find it here.

It is a great pattern and has lots of positive reviews. The original pattern has a drawstring closure but I chose to leave this one open.

To put it very simply, just make 2 Granny squares and join them together. Next, make a simple handle. For the handle, I skipped the part of making single crochets in each stitch across, but next time I would do that as it makes the handle stronger.

It works up fast and does not use much yarn.

The finished bag measures 6inches by 6 inches. From the top of the handle to the top of the bag measures 22 inches. That is great for a cross-body bag.

Sunflower Drawstring Crochet Bag:

Who does not like Sunflowers?! Sunflowers are beautiful and brighten up anything! The original pattern by Caitlin is called Sunflower Drawstring Bag.

For this one, I followed the same pattern mentioned above but used different colors. The only other change I made was, that I stopped at row 5.

I added the drawstring closure like in the original pattern.

For the handle, I followed the exact instructions and it is definitely more sturdy. In all honesty, I found the row of single crochets rather hard to do as my stitches were tight. So, from my experience, make the crochet chains and slip stitches a bit lose so that you can single crochet into them easier.

This finished bag measures 5.5inches by 5.5inches. The handle measures 16inches from the top of the handle to the top of the bag.

If you are interested in making a bigger tote bag, check out this Sunflower Granny Square Tote Bag by CraftedbyCat.com. It is super cute and is on my list of “must try” patterns!

Hope you enjoyed reading about this cute little handmade crochet bag. If you do try it out, let me know in the comments below.

Also, do share a picture and tag the original creator of this pattern Caitlin Simmonds. Thank you to Caitlin for sharing her pattern for free!

I have lots of easy crochet projects on my blog, do check them out:

A lot of these projects are quick, easy, and make great handmade gifts!

Easy Crochet Bows

Sunflower Crochet Coasters

10 Free and Easy Crochet Flower Patterns

Spring Flower Crochet Garland

Crochet Car Coasters

Crochet Keychains & Wristlets

3 Easy Crochet Potholders

Mini Crochet Pumpkins

Easy Crochet Hair Accessories

Crochet Christmas Earrings (All free patterns!)

10 Easy Crochet Earrings (All Free Patterns!)

5 Useful Crochet Projects

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Beginner Velvet Crochet Scarf

August 30, 2021 No Comments

This Beginner Velvet Crochet Scarf is the easiest and softest scarf you will ever make!

The velvet yarn used for this is so soft and the scarf feels so nice and cozy. If you are new to crochet this is the best project to try as it has just one stitch repeated for about 70 rows.

I say beginner because it really is super easy to make! With all the lovely colors you get, you can easily make a whole bunch of these for every day of the week!

Even if you do not know how to crochet and would like to learn, it is very easy. I urge you to take that step and make crochet a hobby as it really is a great hobby to have! I have mentioned my other beginner crochet posts down below if you would like to learn.

Velvet yarn is not the easiest yarn to work with as it is quite slippery. I am being really honest here, but this project has only one stitch so it goes pretty fast. You can finish this scarf from start to finish maybe in an hour or two.

What do you need to make this Beginners Crochet Velvet Scarf?

Velvet yarn – I used Bernat’s Velvet yarn available at Micheals. I am sure you could get it at any craft store and it is also available on Amazon.

Crochet Hook size J/6mm

Scissors

Yarn needle

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What is the Pattern for this Beginner Velvet Crochet Scarf?

This is the pattern I followed from the website crochetandcraftwithme.com:Super easy, Super soft Velvet Scarf

It’s extremely easy, just repeating double crochet for all the rows. For the exact instructions please visit the above-mentioned website. You can make it shorter or longer if you like.

This length is perfect for an adult. In fact, it can be good for kids too but it will go twice around. It is very cozy and warm! Perfect for the upcoming cold weather! In fact my kids loved these scarves and wore them all winter whenever we went out!

If you would like to learn how to crochet, do check out these posts:

Learn How to Crochet

Learn the Basic Crochet Stitches

I have posted crochet scrunchies using velvet yarn, if you like another idea to use up your velvet yarn, make some soft and lovely scrunchies! Take a look at them here.