Creative Crafts: Tips & Free Patterns

Fairy tale snail. The height of my snail is 9 cm. Materials: - yarn (acrylic, cotton) of same thickness: pink, red and white colours, 10-15 g of each. A little blue and purple yarn. I used cotton 450 m/100 g. - a crochet hook - hollow fiber - eyes - ready made eyes or beads - glue - a sewing needle - wire 1,5 mm in diam. - 30 cm - strong thread for sculpting (for example a tooth floss) - adhesive fabric tape (for example first aid adhesive fabric tape) Read more »

Bull with a Bell - Chinese New Year’s Symbol Fridge Magnet. Materials: Acrylic, wool or cotton yarn. Colours: main-brown, complimentary - light brown. I used acrylic yarn, 220 m/100 g. - A small amount of white, green, yellow yarn - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - Ready - made eyes, I used 10 mm - Magnet - Small bell Read more »

The Log Cabin block is one of the most popular patchwork blocks. Both for traditional quilters and for modern quilts. The variation of making a log cabin block in a diamond shape offers many new possibilities for interesting patterns. Have fun trying it out! Read more »

Hens with knitting needles. Materials: Same thickness yarn of any brand and type of your choice. Acrylic, wool, velour or cotton will do. Yarn of the following colours is required: For the body - the main color. You can choose any colour, suitable colours are: yellow, pink, light blue, light green. For stockings: choose 2 matching colours. For beak and paws: light brown. For the comb and beard: red. I used 200 m/500g acrylic yarn. The consumption of yarn is small. The size of a sitting chicken is 7 cm + paws. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Read more »

New Year's Alarm clock The size of your alarm clock will depend on the yarn you use. The thicker the yarn, the bigger the toy you will get. The height of my alarm clock is 12 cm. I used 100% acrylic yarn, 400 m/100 g, 1,5 mm crochet hook. Materials: You can choose yarn at your discretion, with similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic, cotton will do. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. My alarm clock consumed: around 10g of main colour yarn, 5g of other colours. Read more »

Cockroach. Materials: Yarn, (acrylic or cotton) of your choice. Choose 2 matching colours (I have colour A - orange, colour B - brown). I used acrylic yarn, 225 m/50 g. My cockroach is 11.5 cm tall + 4-5 cm for moustache. You may use any left over yarn as the consumption is minimal. - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook; - Hollow fibre for stuffing; - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads; Read more »

Crocheted Christmas Cake. For a puppet tea party! Materials: Yarn, (acrylic or cotton) of your choice. I used cotton yarn, 425 m/100 g. My cake is 6.5 cm x 5 cm in size Colors - brown, white, green, red A crochet hook, I have 1,25 mm crochet hook Hollow fibre for stuffing A sewing needle, matching sewing threads A piece of thick cardboard Read more »

The elf in the strawberry hat Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. The height of my elf is 10 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: beige, green, brown, red, yellow and white. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook Read more »

Little Bee. Little bee. The keeper of the jar of honey. A toy or a shelf decor. Materials: Yarn of the same thickness for your choice (acrylic, wool, velour or cotton). I used acrylic yarn, 400 m/100 g. Colors: yellow, brown and white. - A crochet hook, I have 1,5 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - Hollow fibre for stuffing - For eyes: 2 beads or half-beads, I used 8 mm diam half-beads Read more »

Are you a knitting beginner and would like to have a quick experience of success? Or you have been a knitter forever, but just feel like doing a small but effectful project in between? Then this is the right pattern for you 😊 In this thread I will show you how you can work the butterfly as a motif for a little coaster or a cleaning pad. You will get step-by-step instructions, so even beginners with basic knitting skills will be able to follow easily. All you need to do is knits and purls. In addition, there is also a knitting chart if you prefer working according to a chart. You can work the butterfly for yourself, but of course also as a present for a beloved one, who likes these fascinating animals, too. In Swiss dialect, the name for these flying wonders is “Sommervogel”, which translates to “Summer bird” – I think that’s quite appropriate. So, grab yourself some suitable yarn, such as cotton, a pair of knitting needles, and there you go! Read more »

Watermelon slice, badge. Suitable for beginners. Crocheted easily and quickly. Straightforward design. Children will like it! The badge can be worn on a backpack or piece of clothing. Materials: Yarn of your choice (acrylic or cotton). I used cotton yarn, 425 m/100 g. Size 7 cm x 3.5 cm. Yarn colors: red, light green, dark green, black. A crochet hook, I have 1,25 mm crochet hook For the eyes: 2 half-beads, I used 6mm diam half-beads and white piece of felt Transparent glue A sewing needle Read more »

A pair of doves in love. Materials: - Yarn of your choice. Cotton, acrylic, wool will do. You can choose smooth or fluffy yarn. - Colors: white, red, a small amount of light brown yarn, brown yarn. My bird is crocheted from 200m / 50gr "Baby" yarn. The height of the bird is 7 cm - A crochet hook, I have 1,5 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - A long needle for sculpting, strong thread for sculpting - For the eyes: 2 half-beads, I used 6mm diam half-beads or 1 pair of ready-made eyes Read more »

Brooch «Lilac twig». Nice flower brooch. Size is approx. 9 cm х 6 cm. Materials: Thin yarn 600 m / 100 g, Colours: beige, purple Thick green yarn for leaf 450 m / 100 g - a hook; - sewing threads; - needle; - yellow beads - bead wire approx. 15 cm - wire for stem approx. 12 cm - thin plastic or cardboard 7 cm х 5 cm - fastener for brooch 2,5 - 3 cm Read more »

Maybe you are currently pregnant or know a dear person who is expecting a baby. Belly bands are incredibly practical during pregnancy because they allow you to continue wearing your existing clothes. However, store-bought ones rarely fit perfectly and are usually only available in basic colors (and they are quite expensive too). With this tutorial, you can sew a custom-fit belly band based on your measurements in the colors or patterns of your choice! Read more »

Rainbow Heart. Materials: - Same thickness yarn of these colors: red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, blue, purple. Depending on the thickness of yarn its consumption and a finished heart size may differ. I have a big heart 6cm x 7cm, a small one – 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. I used cotton yarn, 425 m/100 g. - A crochet hook, I have 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing - Brooch base (fastener) (optional) Read more »

Crocheting level – Easy Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar composition and thickness. Acrylic or cotton will do. I used 200 m/50g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. My scooter is 10 cm high. Depending on the thickness of yarn, the finished toy size may differ. Read more »

Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic, wool, velour or cotton will do. I used 450 m/100g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. The height of my sheep is 10 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn, the finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: white, light brown and dark brown. Please note, the difficulty level is medium+. However, if you truly want to make it, stay patient and focused—it’s achievable! Read more »

Sleeping Mouse. Materials: - Yarn of your choice. Cotton, acrylic will do - Colors: gray, pink, brown, for blankets and pillows: choose 2 matching colours The consumption of yarn is small My mouse is crocheted from yarn "Angora Real 40" 500m / 100gr. Mouse size 10 cm - A crochet hook, I have 1,5 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - Black colour embroidery yarn/thread Read more »

With this tutorial you can quickly and easily crochet your own cute tree stump! Stumpy becomes about 14 cm high and 11 cm wide when using similar yarn and is pretty quickly finished. Through the embroidered decorations you can also make him very individual. Read more »

Little Owl. Size of the owl about 7-8 cm. Materials: - The same thickness yarn (acrylic, wool or cotton). Choose 2 matching colours, I have colour A – yellow, colour B – red. And also brown, white colours; - A crochet hook, I have 1,5 mm crochet hook; - Hollow fibre for stuffing; - Transparent glue; - For eyes: 2 half-beads, I used 6mm diam half-beads; - White piece of felt Read more »