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Knitting and crocheting are fun hobbies, widely popular with many teens today. If you are shopping for ideas for an enthusiast, here are knit and crochet related gifts that teenagers should like.

A super-easy baby bootie crochet pattern because I couldn't understand the others out there. One ball of Bernat Frenzy and an F crochet hook are all you need to whip up the super-soft, fuzzy beauties.

An open-top cap that cinches with a ribbon... It's too cute, and so easy to create you'll be able to whip up several for your favorite crochet charity in no time at all.

This funky bangle bracelet pattern will give crochet beginners nearly instant gratification while using up scrap yarn.

If you are planning to give a gift to a knitting or crochet lover, and have no idea where to begin, let this guide be your first stop!

Looking for profitable items to sell on eBay? Crochet and knitting books and patterns are a great choice! Needlework enthusiasts are always searching for new patterns and techniques. Make extra money or create a full-time business specializing in these.

Are you tired of seeing someone else wearing the same scarf, poncho, bikini, hat or purse that you bought at the mall last week? Learn to crochet and define your own style.

For the cold and windy weather of Winter, nothing will keep you warmer than a soft neck gaiter. This neck gaiter project uses super soft and dense yarn for maximum warmth and comfort

Ideas and tips for creating the perfect Mother's Day gift basket.

Easy and elegant Irish rose motif in crochet; the first pattern in the Winter Rose Crochet Pattern set.

This is an extremely easy crochet pattern, even though it uses crochet thread. As long as you've got the basic stitches down (slip stitch, chain, single crochet, and double crochet) you're set.

These are free pattern links for all crochet lovers. I put a brief description under each one to let you know what is on each page.

This easy wristlet crochet pattern evolved out of my need to have something to teach beginning crochet that actually resulted in something that the learner wanted to use. Quick, easy, and pretty.

Cozy, warm, and cuddly soft. These ear warmers are created quickly in crochet and look oh-so-pretty that they'll be a welcome gift to any girl.

This baby sleeping bag is done up in super-soft crochet, with large buttons running up the side. Make one in just a few hours, and you might be inspired to make a few more for charity crochet giving.

Want some free patterns to try this holiday season? Here are some of the best 'free' patterns on the net.

This crochet pattern works up quickly to create a 30" square blanket with 6" polar bear teddy "buddy" attached. Mix and match your yarn colors to change the polar bear into a regular teddy bear, or lengthen the ears to make a bunny.

There are only two stitches used in this quick but oh-so-pretty baby afghan pattern, which makes it perfect for beginning crocheters and will work up very quickly for more advanced ones. The stitches to know are the single crochet, and the slip stitch.

Using old t-shirts from your scrap bag is a great way to reduce garbage and recycle their fabric. Making t-shirt yarn is easy and fun. It can be used for a lot of crochet projects for your wardrobe and your home.

The only stitches used in this super-easy crochet pattern are the single crochet, half-double crochet, and slip stitch. Even for a crocheter who has time only to pick up the pattern for a few minutes, these will take less than an hour for each bootie.

Crafting a handmade doll for your daughter or granddaughter is a real labor of love. One of the most popular ways to make soft toys is crochet.

The finished clutch measures 6 1/2" tall by 8" wide, is completed in about an hour, and contains nothing but single crochet stitches which make it a great beginner project as well.

Discover how an over sized crochet needle and scrap yarn can be used to create a unique bedspread in one day.

Are you handy with a crochet hook and ball of yarn? If crochet is a hobby of yours or one you would like to learn, you can decorate your toilet seat with an original toilet seat cover in any theme you like in just a few hours.

Want to learn to crochet? For only about $7 you can be well on your way.

Ever thought of knitting the entire digestive tract? Someone has. I will tell you about this, and other, free (but odd) knitting and crochet patterns.

Looking for an online community that loves crochet as much as you do? Try these popular sites.

Here are my picks on the best Fashion doll clothing and accessory resources.

All crochet fanatics love yarn, but... yawn. Why not give something a little more original instead? Pass on giving a big bag of yarn and try these ideas.

Crochet home accents are hot this season and make great gifts as well. Even if you are not an expert, the crochet granny square can have you creating awesome blankets in no time.

This all-in-one scarf and hood is perfect for cold winter days. With the easy crochet instructions and the plethora of yarn colors and varieties, you will be able to create winter accessories for every outfit and mood.

Tons of charities are looking for your crochet squares - and you can make them with small amounts of your scrap yarn. Here's a pretty pattern to get you started.

If you've never tried knitting lace before, this pattern is for you.

There are lots of different ways to make jewelry. But maybe you've never attempted any, preferring instead to work with yarn and a crochet hook. Well, you can use your crochet skills to make jewelry; you just need to adapt some materials and techniques.

Handspun yarn is beautiful and unique, but its idiosyncrasies can make it a real challenge to work with. There are steps you can take to make the process easier.

A wooly warm scarf makes the perfect holiday gift. The best way to make a fashionable scarf for men, women, and children is with crochet. Handmade crochet items not only provide a very attractive gift, but one that means more than a store bought item.

Here are three important tips for beginners who want to learn crochet. They are simple but are always overlooked.

Here are my recommended crochet magazines if you want something that looks fashion appropriate and not 'homemade.'

For a quick Spring cover-up, nothing beats a crochet poncho for fashion style and ease. You can crochet a super easy poncho that can compliment any outfit that you have in your wardrobe.

The history of the art of crochet as we know it today.

Modern tapestries can be very costly. But if you'd like to own one, it's very possible to make it yourself using a special crochet or tapestry weaving technique.

A word to crochet-lovers about Interweave Crochet...

The Crochet Answer Book is an excellent, pocket sized reference written by Edie Eckman. Crocheters at any skill level will enjoy and appreciate the wealth of information contained within all three hundred and twenty pages of this must have reference!

If you've been knitting or crocheting for any length of time, you probably have little bits of yarn left over from your projects. Or maybe you just pick up a skein or two whenever you see something you like. But how can you use up those small balls of yarn?

A comparison of various fibers and how they work for knitting, crochet, and other fiber arts projects.

Crochet can be used to make beautiful afghans, baby blankets, rugs, and even sweaters. But it can also be used to make jewelry. If you're an experienced crocheter who'd like to try something new and different, check out bead crochet.

This cap & socks combo are created in an easy cluster pattern that will take no time at all to work up. Created in Caron Simply Soft yarn, they are so cuddly you'll wish you could wear them yourself!

How to get started with crocheting.

Granny squares were very popular in the 1970s, and have now made at least a partial comeback. They may look hard to make, but they really aren't. Here are instructions for crocheting a basic 70s-style granny square.

Stressed out? Don't reach for a cigarette, the cookie jar, or that bottle of wine that could lead later on to more stress. Instead, reach for a ball of yarn or your favorite needlecraft.

These baby shoes slippers have a lowered mule look. Everything is offset by contrasting yarn and the whole thing is wrapped up with a pair of (optional) laces that will gently wrap around the leg once and tie in front.

A serape is a type of Mexican covering that is traditionally fashioned much the same way as a blanket is. It is a type of poncho that is long and rectangular rather than the traditional diamond shape in the front and back.

Looking for a local business to meet all your knitting and crocheting needs? The Knit Nook is the place for you.

I love to crochet! I play with my yarn and its color and texture and stitch my way into creative joy.

Not just cuddly-soft and pretty, but very useful with its slip-through design that will help keep this scarf in place instead of trailing along behind.

Convertible mittens? Yup - they're fingerless gloves with a flip-over finger cover that buttons down when it's not needed.

Anyone with an ounce of creativity can have their crochet patterns published. Want to make a bigger mark than just "anyone"? Good! Everything you need to know to professionally create your crochet pattern and get it published is in this guide.

Part homage to an amazing amigurumi bunny pattern, and part gift-giving need, this crochet pattern uses only beginner stitches and completes very quickly.

This crochet pattern will create a two-color cap that dips very slightly into a point at the back, above which a flower is be attached. Sizing instructions for preemie through child's 4-6 are included.

A few years ago there were simply not a lot of websites that offered free arts and craft instructions and the ones that did wanted you to pay for them. While there are still crochet pay sites there are also a lot of sites that give away free patterns.

Do you love crochet? Here are some great websites, with free crochet patterns for you!

Pooling ideas and memories of our favorite Easter bonnets, this very easy crochet pattern was the result. And I do mean easy. It's nothing but double and half-crochets throughout the entire hat.

This pattern serves two purposes. It is a quick and easy pattern for a great-looking drawstring bag (not like any other drawstring bag you're thinking of!), and it teaches how to line a crocheted bag or purse.

This bookmark will work up extremely quickly (under an hour) and don't let the size of the steps fool you - this is an extremely easy crochet pattern, using mostly single-crochet stitches to create the pattern.

The popularity of crochet has led to the need for more contemporary and fashionable crochet patterns. Here are a few resources for free patterns that will satisfy the hippest crafter.

Are you a crochet enthusiast who loves the holidays and home decorating? It's always fun to find enticing new decorations to make. Here are websites providing dozens of free Christmas crochet patterns for you to try.

Suggestions on where and how to find cheap or free crochet patterns.

Crochet is not just for granny's blanket anymore. You can make high fashion accessories and home decor with crochet that make excellent gifts.

A round, rippling crochet blanket with plenty of lacy beauty without a lot of confusing steps - single, double, and half-double crochet stitches are used in this pattern that results in a beautiful baby blanket.

Tips on how to choose a sewing pattern according to your skill level and needs.

These fingerless gloves are super soft, made with a delicate-looking leaf stitch and accented by shells. The wrist closes with a series of ties that give it a little more "edge" than they'd otherwise have.

Both quilting and crochet are very popular handmade crafts. You can now combine the two to make one of a kind original blankets for home or gift giving.

Converting projects between metric, US, UK, and Canadian guidelines vary. Here is how to find the best crochet hook for your project.

Is it worth the money?

Sewing with a pattern takes time and patience, but once the basics are learned it can be easy, fun and an all around great experience.

Need some ideas of something quick to work up for Easter? Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Using the Internet to find source material for teaching the steps has become second nature ... here's what you need to do in 5 easy - and free - and steps.

Instructions on how to get ready for and cut out a sewing pattern.

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A unique, original crochet afghan pattern. Worked in one piece, the final afghan is soft with lacy curling edges and features beaded flowers. The best part? It works up very quickly and is easy enough for a beginner.

The latest piece in my crochet layette set is a baby sweater. As I began it, I wanted it to be easy enough to create that charity crocheters can whip it up for their favorite charities and that it had to be comfortable and easy to put on and take off.

A quick, beautiful pinstripes afghan for you to crochet. Lightweight and comforting, you can omit the ribbon edging to create a perfect gift for a man. Either way you go, it works up quickly and looks great.

A beautiful lace sachet done with standard crochet thread - and this one can be washed, refilled, and used over and over. Uses very simple stitches so it makes a good beginner's crochet project as well as a beauty for experienced crocheters.

Are you a thread crochet and doll lover? Here's my experience in making the Countryside Attire costume from Lady Paradise's beautiful doll costumes.

Easy to follow Instructions to crochet this visually interesting pattern.

Crochet stitches and projects for beginners

To knit or to crochet? That is the question pondered and discussed in this article comparing and contrasting the two forms of needlework.

Did you know there are numerous crochet patterns online, and many of them are absolutely free? I was amazed to find hundreds of high-quality free instructions complete with color photos. Here's what I found.

I may have accidentally fumbled onto a new crochet stitch. Here's how it came about, how to do it, and ways you can use it.

Why buy many patterns when you can make many outfits from one pattern?

Are you a beginner to knitting looking for an easy pattern? Maybe you're an experienced knitter looking for a quick project. Whatever the case is, please consider my 'Spellbound Fashion Scarf' as your next project.

Reading a sewing pattern can seem difficult to a newcomer. Here are some tips that will teach you how to read a pattern, and help you make a new outfit.

Get organized and connected online at Ravelry with this guide to the new online community for those who knit and crochet.

This crochet poncho is made especially for baby in delicate pastel shades. It is a perfect garment for your baby girl to wear in the spring or fall, or over her jacket for extra warmth in the winter months.

With the explosion of interest in knitting over recent years, we avid crocheters are left to wonder why our craft hasn't quite kept up with the hype. The truth is, crochet has been the underdog from the very beginning.