Crochet in a Weekend: 29 Quick-to-Stitch Sweaters, Tops, Shawls & More

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Every teacher has a collection of lost property, whether that’s broken pencils or mittens who have lost their partner. Crocheted in a rectangle and then seamed together, it couldn’t be simpler for a beginner to create a great homemade crochet gift for the men in your life.

Bear & Lion Trinket Holders | EASY | 4.5 inches X 1 inch tall | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 4 mm (G) crochet hook | Kathleen StuartKrista from EasyCrochethas a roundup of some of the best baby blanket patterns for you to choose something that suits your style and your skills.

Star Flowers Baby Blanket | EASY | 36 inches X 40 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) crochet hook | Rena V. Stevens Make a set in a shade to match your friend’s home decor or use up your stash and make a rainbow set ;o)Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here; 25 easy designs and 10 intermediate designs offer something for every crocheter. So grab your yarn and hooks and get ready for the weekend with these creative projects! 30 Fun Weekend Crochet Projects! With a wide range of crochet projects to make, including a granny square tissue box cover, baskets, doilies, coasters, easy afghans and more, this collection of projects has something for everyone. You’ll find hats, scarves and cowls for women and men, not to mention shawls, slippers and one-of-a-kind garments for the little ones. If you shy away from crocheting sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, or tops because you think they’re complicated and take too much time to make, this book was designed just for you.

Aran Honeycomb Scarf | INTERMEDIATE | 7.5 inches X 55 inches | Light Weight Yarn [3] | 5 mm (H) crochet hook | Bonnie Barker Four Paws Coasters | EASY | 4 inches square | Light Weight Yarn [3] | 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook | Kim Guzman Everyone wants more storage right? My friend Veronika at Bluestarcrochethas created this really easy basket pattern that you can adapt to create something taller or wider to suit the person you’re creating it for (or your own home, because once you’ve made one you’ll want them too!) I love the texture that the balls give to a simple but roomy tote. Perfect for all those ‘essentials’ that teenage girls need every day but with a little ‘Je ne sais quois’.Made-to-Fit Mittens | EASY | 9 inches long | Bulky Weight Yarn [5] | 6.50 mm (K) crochet hook | Kristen Stoltzfus Clay You can help me choose the next Annie’s Craft Store Book I review! Browse the available books here and leave me a comment to let me know which one you want me to review next! In a Weekend: 30+ Fun Weekend Projects!

Double-Flower Dishcloth | INTERMEDIATE | 7.75 inches diameter | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) crochet hook | Kristen Stoltzfus Clay Do you have a favourite gift that you love to create? Let me know and I can add it in to the list so everyone else can have a go too!These baskets by the ever stylish Alexandra of Twoofwands will hang anywhere in the classroom and I GUARANTEE you they WILL be used more than another mug cosy! You can start with simple designs like the Roving Stole or Date Night Poncho if you’re looking for styles made with dazzling yarns! The Coboo Top and ZZ Twist Tee are worked with open stitches, creating oversized fits that are very complementary to wear. When looking for cozy, plush styles, the Charisma Poncho, Colour Made Easy Cardigan, and Weekend Blanket Wrap are classic pieces that you’ll love to wear! If you’re looking for a light weight slouchy hat then I got ya. This beanie is worked from the top down so you can create a fitted version, or add more rows like I did here to make a slouchy hipster style – it makes a great mens hat too. Cat Kitchen Boa | EASY | 4 inches X 62 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 4 mm (G) crochet hook | My Fingers Fly Tulipan Doily | INTERMEDIATE | 8 inches diameter | Lace Weight Yarn [0] | 2.25 mm (B) crochet hook | Monica Mance