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This crochet tutorial will show you how to make the sleeping eyes for crochet animal hats. It's actually pretty easy, even if you don't sew. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for full disclosure Supplies you'll need: Yarn Crochet Hook Scissors Yarn Needle STITCHES/ABBREVIATIONS CH: Chain (tutorial here) HDC: Half Double Crochet SC: Single Crochet SL ST: Slip Stitch Magic Circle (tutorial here) First you'll need to make the white circles for the eyes. If your

The Chain Stitch (CH) is the first stitch you'll learn in crochet. All you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. Begin with your crochet hook in a Slip Knot loop. Yarn Over (place the yarn over the hook from back to front), then pull it through your loop. This is one chain stitch. Practice this over and over until your stitches are consistently the same size, not too loose or too tight. The photo above shows a 15 chain stitches. Most crochet projects worked in rows will begin

If you want to learn how to crochet, this is the first thing you'll learn how to do! Almost all projects begin with the slip knot. This is how you prepare your yarn and crochet hook before you can actually crochet. The only other way I begin a project is with the Magic Circle, which can only be used for projects crocheted in the round (in a circle). So, follow along with my video demonstration below and the next thing you'll need to learn is the Chain Stitch (coming soon). #s

Learn how to make an easy small butterfly applique. This pattern works with any yarn or hook size. A smaller hook and/or lighter yarn will give you a smaller butterfly and a larger hook and/or thicker yarn will give you a bigger butterfly. STITCHES USED/ABBREVIATIONS CH = Chain DC= Double Crochet SL ST= Slip Stitch TR= Triple Crochet WRITTEN PATTERN: Begin with Magic Circle (tutorial here). Ch 4. In center of circle: TR 2, CH 3, SL ST. CH 2, DC 2, CH 2, SL ST CH 2,

Learn how to crochet an very easy TINY heart applique. Use a bigger or smaller hook to make your applique bigger or smaller. I also have a SMALL heart applique tutorial: click here. STITCHES USED/ABBREVIATIONS: CH - Chain DC - Double Crochet HDC - Half Double Crochet SL ST - Slip Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN: Begin with Magic Circle (click here for tutorial) CH 3 In center of circle, work: DC 2 HDC 2 DC 1 HDC 2 DC 2 CH 2 SL ST in center of circle. Cut yarn. Pull

These striped baby leg warmers are pretty easy to make and work up fairly quickly. They would look cute in any colors for a boy or a girl. This post contain affiliate links. Click here for full disclosure. Choose any yarn you like in two colors and use the crochet hook size recommended on the package. STITCHES USED CH = Chain HDC = Half Double Crochet SL ST= Slip Stitch Detailed pattern and walkthrough is available in the video below. QUICK INSTRUCTIONS: You'll need baby'

Here is a quick and easy crochet flower tutorial for those who already know these basic crochet stitches: CH = Chain DC= Double Crochet SC=Single Crochet SL ST= Slip Stitch Magic Circle tutorial available here This pattern works with any yarn or hook size. A smaller hook and/or thinner yarn will give you a smaller flower and a larger hook and/or thicker yarn will give you a bigger flower. WRITTEN PATTERN: Begin with Magic Circle. Ch 1. SC 10 in center of magic circle. P

Learn how to crochet an easy small heart applique. I used a 5mm crochet hook for a 2inch applique. Use a bigger or smaller hook to make your applique bigger or smaller. I also have a TINY heart applique tutorial if you want an even small heart. STITCHES USED/ABBREVIATIONS: CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch DC - Double Crochet TR - Triple Crochet Magic Circle Tutorial available here WRITTEN PATTERN: Begin with Magic Circle, CH 4 In center of circle, work: TR 3

If you can crochet a circle, then you can crochet a pumpkin! My pumpkin design is an oval shape with indented top and bottom. To achieve this shape, I begin with a regular simple circle for the first round, using HDC. Then on the second round, I use SC stitches on the top and bottom, DC stitches on the sides, and use HDC as a transition between the SC and DC. The stem is a simple chain. I used a H8/5mm hook and worsted weight yarn for a 2" applique. Adjust the size of your ho

Here's a super easy and really cute four leaf clover you can make for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion! STITCHES USED/ABBREVIATIONS: CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch TR - Triple Crochet Magic Circle tutorial here WRITTEN PATTERN: Begin with Magic Circle, CH 4. Work in center of magic circle: TR 2, CH 3, SL ST in center of circle. Work [CH 3, TR 2, CH 3, SL ST in center of circle] three times. CH 4. Pull beginning yarn tail tight to close the circle completely. Finish off. W