Mini Projects for On the Go

Dear users, dear authors,
how about a few mini projects that let you enjoy crafting even while you're out and about?
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@Autoren,
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link and image as well as the usual info.

If you have leftover yarn, you can crochet all sorts of little things with this value pattern bundle.
Necklaces, appliqués, mini owls, buttons... you can always use them. They’re also quick to make as gifts.

Click here for the pattern


These little pouches are so versatile. They’re crocheted from cotton yarn with a length of 125 m per 50 g.

You can find
the pattern here 

Bookmarks are great to crochet on the go. They are quick to finish, and you can use up small bits of leftover yarn that don’t take up much space in your bag. That way you always have a small gift ready.
Here are a few suggestions:

Frog Prince Bookmark


 Monkey Bookmark


Bookmarks for Easter

You can find more crochet patterns for bookmarks here: Crochet bookmarks


You can quickly and easily crochet this hairband using leftover yarn and a hair tie:



In addition to the hair tie, you’ll also need

• 12 g of 4-ply yarn (50% cotton, 50% acrylic)
• a 3.5–4 mm Tunisian crochet hook

The hairband is worked in basic stitch.

The 6-page PDF file with detailed photos is suitable for beginners.

A headband with a pretty lace pattern made from colorful cotton - you can knit it in all kinds of colors and use up lots of scraps in the process. 

Possible in any length - recommended for experienced knitters

Go to the knitting pattern here

This headband can also be knitted very easily from leftover yarn. Very useful for babies and toddlers, especially in spring when it’s windy. This way their ears are always protected.

Difficulty level: easy

To the knitting pattern and more

Knitting pattern _Booties-Helga

    To the pattern!

Super quick to knit.
The sole is knitted over 2 needles,
the rest in rounds with a set of double-pointed needles.

 37/38 and 39/40

40(50) g with bulky yarn
70(80) g if you knit with two strands held together
The steps are explained in detail and illustrated with photos!

Crochet for spring:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/47264/vorfreude-auf-den-fruehling-veilchen-apfelblueten-und-narzissen-wollresteverwertung

Choker and wrap bracelet - 3 stylish motifs in a value set

These pieces of jewelry are perfect for crocheting on the go. They’re also super comfortable to wear. Lengthened or shortened accordingly, each bracelet or choker can also become a cute anklet or belt.

Go to the pattern

This wrap bracelet with hearts is another cute mini-project for on the go. A real eye-catcher and a beautiful piece of jewelry for spring and summer.

If you make the bracelet longer, it becomes a trendy anklet or a chic belt.

The bracelet is crocheted in one piece, so there’s no tedious weaving in of ends (just the beginning and ending yarn tails). So grab some yarn and a crochet hook and get started.

Click here for the pattern

Crochet pattern for a headband. The pattern is worked over just one row, making it the ideal project for your handbag, always within reach. This pattern is also easy to crochet in front of the TV.

You’ll need 1 skein of yarn for a size of approx. 52–54 cm. Of course, the headband can also be made larger or smaller (for children). 

Here you’ll find the pattern with yarn suggestions and more pictures

Granny squares are very popular as mini projects.



Beautifully colorful or solid-colored, they are quick to crochet. I now have 6 granny squares in my shop, all of which match in size. That way you can crochet a pillow or a blanket using the individual granny squares.

The patterns are described in detail and also include a crochet chart. I used a cotton yarn with a yardage of 125 m/50 grams



Here you can find Granny No. 6  or take a look at my collection, where I show all the granny squares.

After Christmas comes Easter ;-) These mini bunnies are a lovely on-the-go project and love to appear on the Easter table as one big family – so you really can’t start early enough!

You can find the pattern and more info here: CLICK!

Colorful Easter Eggs - this is something small and lovely for Easter. The simple Bruges lace crochet technique creates a beautiful
fresh spring feel. An excellent window/door decoration for Easter or
also a small gift!



one click to the pattern
The " Colorful Easter Eggs " can be prepared on the go, on the weekend, or during an evening of TV. They are quick to crochet.

The Easter egg measures approx. 7 x 9 cm plus a loop of approx. 7 cm. Only a small amount of thread is needed to make one Easter egg, so these can be crocheted from leftover thread.
Have fun crocheting!

Oops... I mixed up the pictures :-)
Here are the "colorful Easter eggs"





And for crocheting on the go or during a TV evening, I’d like to introduce the door / window wreath "flower wreath" . The little flowers can be crocheted very quickly.

one click - to the pattern




Your own crocheted flower/decorative wreath is a special eye-catcher in any home. A decorative piece for any door or entrance area
suitable for every season, especially Easter. The wreaths shown (without decorative ribbon) are approx. 20 cm x 17.5 cm in size. Have fun crocheting!

Diamond wrist warmers are a quick project for on the go. 

You’ll only need 50g of Fine Merino Socks. The pattern is explained simply, row by row. The wrist warmers are knitted as a rectangle and then sewn together. However, the pattern can also be easily knitted in the round. 
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/33570/diamant-armstulpen-gestrickt

Crochet Pattern Keychain "Flash of Inspiration"

--> Here you’ll find the crochet pattern for the cute light bulbs




Who couldn’t use one every now and then? - The so-called "flash of inspiration"!

This cheeky little light-bulb-shaped keychain will remind you now and then of certain things that are important to you, because whenever you look at it, a "light will come on" for you.

The pattern is super easy, and you can crochet the light bulb in two different sizes (8.5 cm and 11 cm). Depending on how big your key ring is, you can crochet the right size for yourself.

Difficulty level: very easy

What you need:

Gründl Cotton Fun (100% cotton – 50 g = 115 m yardage)

• Yellow approx. 15–20 g
• small leftover gray
• small leftover black for the face
• Hook size 3.5, yarn needle and scissors, stuffing material
  

Safety eyes (the funny safety eyes are available on Amazon) Alternatively, you can also draw funny eyes on a piece of white fabric. Preferably with a thin black pen.

What you need to know:

Magic ring, single crochet, crocheting into the back loop, increases and decreases, sewing in ends/embroidering the face

The "Office" phone pouch in an elegant and timeless design is quick and easy to crochet.
All you need is some cotton yarn, a suitable hook, and you're ready to get started.
Since it is crocheted entirely in spiral rounds and the pattern repeats continuously, it's also wonderful to crochet on the train or bus.



Click here for the pattern

Difficulty level: easy

Have fun crocheting it!

Perfect for on the go: Keychains or bag charms with angel wings

But even without a keyring—hung as a decoration on a window or over
a child’s crib—these beautiful charms are always eye-catching.

You’ll receive a detailed PDF pattern with text and numerous step-by-step photos, making it easy even for beginners.

The wings are very quick to crochet and look beautiful from both sides (the back almost looks like stockinette stitch).

Click here for the pattern