Decorative, Functional, and Useful: start crafting now

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I like it when an accessory is not only useful, but also beautifully decorative at the same time. And if it’s also handmade with love, it’s extra valuable—for yourself, or of course as a gift for dear people. 

Here are a few project suggestions from me that have a practical use and are also little works of art. Maybe you’ll find something among them that you like :-) 

All the projects shown are made using the doubleface knitting technique. If you don’t know this knitting technique yet, my very first suggestion is a free pattern for a coaster with the doubleface basics.




Free knitting pattern: Doubleface Basics - Skull Skully





Doubleface knitting pattern: Washcloth / Cloth “Elo Elephant”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Cloth “Live Love Laugh”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Cloth “Love Birds”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Cloth “Bear Tobi”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Potholder “Flamingo Love”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Drawstring Bag “Schoolchild”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Drawstring Bag “Life is magic”





Doubleface knitting pattern: Placemat “Paris”





Doubleface knitting pattern: E-Reader Protective Cover

You can create really wonderful, practical, and beautiful things using the tapestry crochet technique, too! The strand that isn’t needed at the moment is crocheted in, so both the front and back look nice. It’s very easy and is explained in detail in each of my patterns.




Crochet pattern cloth “Tobi Bear”





Crochet pattern cloth “Love Birds”





Crochet pattern cloth “Elo Elephant”





Crochet pattern placemat “Paris”

Decorative, functional, and useful—a lovely mix. You can crochet or knit practical things from yarn that look good and serve a purpose. The advantage is that you don’t have to buy them, and handmade items look much, much prettier and more individual. Here are my suggestions for you. I hope you enjoy looking at them and making them yourself. For more pictures, information, and the pattern itself, simply click on the headings.

Warm regards from Ina

Sandbag Doorstop
-> reliable against drafts and slamming doors, weighs 4 kg, made from one 150 g skein of yarn



Mosaic Blanket Made of Squares
-> Beautiful decorative crocheted blanket for playing or decorating



Craft Bucket
-> with lots of compartments for storing your crochet project and tools, portable and pretty



Water Lily Cushion
-> looks lovely in a child’s room or garden, and of course it can also be used as a cushion to lie on because the back is smooth



Hanging Storage Basket
-> all little girls love it, because you can store hair clips and the like in and on it, portable from one child’s room to another



Square Colorful Rug in Your Desired Size
-> quick to crochet from colorful leftovers, fits anywhere you like, non-slip back



Large Round Basket with Bobbles
-> decorative basket for your craft projects, sturdy double sandwich base



Knitting Nancy Rug
-> brightly colored from leftovers, this rug is fun to make and fun to use as decoration in a child’s room



Cushion Cover "African Flowers"
-> you always need cushions, for lying on and for decorating



Crocheted Wall Clock
-> Unique individual pieces are created, and a little crafting is part of it here



Rustico Basket
-> a sturdy basket in all sizes and colors that you can make here



2 Colorful Little Buckets
-> made from leftovers, with no sewing in ends; we crochet around two 1000 g yogurt buckets and turn them into colorful containers for pens, etc.—children love things like this



Spirella Rug
-> It’s quick to crochet because we crochet with 3 strands. Size 75 cm



Heart Cushion "African Flowers"
-> this is a real eye-catcher, not everyone has a heart-shaped cushion, you can cuddle it or use it as decoration, and it is fully machine washable



Sturdy Large Square Basket
-> with a double sturdy sandwich base, for all kinds of things looking for a home



Round Colorful Rug
-> made from lots of colorful leftovers, every rug becomes one of a kind



Round Basket with Mesh Pattern
-> you’re sure to find a use for this one too, with a sturdy base

Knitted dishcloths for the kitchen - pattern with knit and purl stitches



Crocheted dishcloths are also very popular in the kitchen. I always like giving them as gifts together with a tea towel. 



Knitting pattern for a pillow - knitted in your favorite color, you can make yourselves nice and comfortable



Pattern for crocheting around tin cans - lots of things will find their place in these cans. The pattern is ideal for leftover yarn. It is crocheted in continuous rounds, and you can use as many colors as you like. 



This tablecloth is crocheted from many individual flowers. The flowers are joined to the ones already crocheted in the final round.  



Who’s planning a garden party? Then, of course, a colorful pennant garland is a must. 



For the little flowers, or later for the bread at the garden party, a pretty little basket is a must. The oval shape and the bobble pattern are lovely. 



These crocheted-covered glasses in different sizes are also very pretty. Whether for wildflowers or for an evening candle, they make a really lovely table decoration. 

Here is my selection of functional, useful, and decorative feel-good accessories for everyday life. They are all also excellent for using up a few yarn scraps and giving joy as a gift. Have fun browsing :)


1) Little bags in 5 sizes - cute little bags in different versions and sizes
Here is the pattern



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2) Little bag with heart - keychain, bag charm
Here is the pattern



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3) Backpack "Mayflower" - keychain, bag charm
Here is the pattern



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4) Bookmark with "Wing and Star" - also wonderful to use as a keychain
Here you’ll find the pattern



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5) Eulalia backpack - keychain, bag charm, gift/voucher pouch, doll accessory
Here is the pattern



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6) Bookmark and keychain "Angel with Heart"  
Here is the pattern



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7) Cute little bags for "fashionistas" - a dream for girls big and small. 
Bag collection / voucher pouches / advent calendar / decor
Here is the pattern



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8)  "The Hexlies" - These cute egg cozies make wonderful table decor for Halloween or children’s birthday parties. 
Here is the pattern



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9) "The Wegglies"- cute egg cozy gnome gang - decor for your breakfast table.
Here is the pattern



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10)  Birdy and his friends - three little egg cozy scarecrows. Quick to make and also a great gift or small present to bring along.
Here is the pattern



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11) Advent calendar - classic, beautiful, and unique. The individual little bags offer enough space to hide small surprises for your loved ones. 
Here is the pattern



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12) Cute angels - With an LED tealight underneath, they glow magically and cozily when it gets dark outside.
Here is the pattern



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13) Key or bag charm with angel wing
But even hung without a key ring as decor on the window or on the Christmas tree, these beautiful charms are always eye-catching. Clever yet still easy to crochet.
Here is the pattern



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14) Practical for cosmetics, jewelry, bits and bobs, etc., this pretty cosmetic bag is just as useful as the cute TaTüTa (tissue pouch).
Here is the pattern



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15) Angel "Lovely" - these cute little angels with their embroiderable skirts will enchant your loved ones as well as your home. Thanks to the detailed description including a crochet chart, they are quick and easy to crochet.

Here is the pattern



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16) Playful, romantic bag charm - consisting of a sun hat and flip-flops, it also has room for your shopping cart token or euro coin.
Here is the pattern



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17) Cute egg cozy hens, just like Grandma used to use.
Here is the pattern



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18) The "Fesche Hühner" are eye-catching not only as egg cozies. If you equip them with an LED tealight, they glow wonderfully cozily when it gets dark. You can use the little baskets as egg cups, small Easter nests, or LED tealight holders. 
Here is the pattern





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19) Cheerfully colorful little baskets - also great combined with the "Sweet Little Chicks"
Here is the pattern


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20) Decorative chain / garland / gift ribbon "Star Magic"
Here is the pattern

You can never have too many pot holders. A bright, eye-catching piece like this is something truly special. These oven gloves are disguised as ladybugs and are very easy to crochet.

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This little pouch for 10 tissues is eco-friendly and very pretty, too. The pattern includes creative ideas for different designs. A truly lovely project for using up leftover yarn and always a welcome gift.

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Even large tissue boxes can be hidden inside a pretty cover. That way, they can even sit on the dining table. This, too, is a nice gift idea and a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn. Very easy to make.

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In these times of working from home, these door guards are just what you need. A fun way to give the room’s occupant some peace and quiet while they work. But they’re also a big hit with kids when they want to play on their own.

Both are easy to make and ideal for using up leftover yarn.

To the crochet pattern – Door Guard Owl *Ruhu*



To the crochet pattern – Bear Door Guard




The colorful spring meadow always brings a cheerful mood to the table. It’s the perfect way to start the morning off right. This project is also great for using up cotton leftovers. Various egg cozies and egg cups, along with placemats, floral decorations, and coasters, make for a cheerful set.

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If you have a toddler, be sure to crochet this bag for them. It fits perfectly on little vehicles, whether it’s a tricycle, a Puky, or a balance bike. That way, their little stuffed animals can come along for the ride, too.

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Pretty and practical things for the kitchen:

Dish sponges,  crocheted from sponge yarn (e.g., Creative Bubble), are not only decorative but also very practical and sustainable, since they can be used again and again. Just put them in the washing machine regularly at 60°, and they will always stay hygienically clean.

Here are a few suggestions from my shop:


 Dish Sponge Little Cleaning Devil


Dish Sponge Sunflower


Dish Sponge Ladybug


Potholders  are also both decorative and a necessary kitchen tool:

Potholders Milk Can and Coffee Cup


Potholders Crazy Owls


Potholder Strawberry


Of course, you can use a tea light just as it is as a small light source. But placed in a beautiful holder, it looks much more elegant and festive.



These tea light holders are made from photo cardstock, measure approx. 15 cm in diameter, and are wonderfully suitable even for beginners with little crafting experience.