Quick little projects for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day // also for beginners + leftover yarn

Mother’s Day 2017: Sunday, May 14
Father’s Day 2017: Thursday, May 25 / “Ascension Day”

Dear users, dear authors,
the last-minute window for Mother’s Day crafts has actually already passed. Now we need quick and beginner-friendly patterns using leftover yarn. You’ll find them here in this thread. Of course, we also have Father’s Day patterns. Good luck.


@Authors,
this is a promotional thread for all authors. Please post only patterns here that are truly quick for beginners to complete. 2–3 patterns per author are sufficient. Please link directly to the specific pattern—do not include a general shop link. Be sure to include the link, an image, material information, technique details, difficulty level, and any special features of the pattern.

Socks for Mom
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Mom is the best!
Maybe you’d like to give her something more personal and creative instead of buying something from a store or garden center?
These spring socks with hearts are simple and would make a gift that comes from the heart.
They can be made in any size using the included size chart; my example is size 38/39.

Materials:
Bamboo yarn (50% polyacrylic / microfiber and 50% bamboo)
50g white
50g variegated
Length: 50g/145m
2 sets of double-pointed needles, size 2.5
Cord, hearts, and beads for decoration

Difficulty:
Especially suitable for beginners. Everything is explained in detail, step by step.
Basic knitting skills are required.
Only knit and purl stitches.

Pattern:
PDF format with size chart
The pattern is explained in detail, step by step, with both pictures and text.

These funny little fellows are quick to make and a great gift, 
as the name says :o).
You can give them as lucky charms, small gifts, or just because!

 Variant 1 can be found here!

 Variant 2 is available here!

They are crocheted with Schachenmayr Catania and are approx. 13 cm tall.
The pattern is described in great detail and includes many helpful photos!

Get them and you’ll always have a little gift on hand!

Have fun and enjoy relaxing crochet hours,
your Sani! 

Crochet little and large hearts as keychains
Go directly to the crochet pattern here

Crochet the little and large hearts and give them as a gift for Mother’s or Father’s Day... or use them as a pretty keychain or bag charm. They are also perfect as decoration! The small heart is 5 cm tall and 5 cm wide at the widest point. The large heart is approx. 6 cm tall and approx. 7 cm wide at the widest point. What you need:

• A 3 mm crochet hook
• Yarn or wool suitable for a 3 mm crochet hook. In the photos in the pattern, I used 100% cotton in the colors dusky pink and burgundy. But you can also use other yarn.
• Stuffing
• Scissors and a darning needle
• The hearts are crocheted in continuous rounds, which means you don’t have to close the rounds with a slip stitch or begin with a turning chain. You always continue directly with single crochet stitches. The hearts are crocheted entirely with single crochet stitches.

Scope: 9 illustrated pages of instructions
Difficulty level: Easy

A bookmark is quick to knit; you'll be finished in an hour. All you need is some leftover cotton yarn and knitting needles (they do need to be double-pointed needles, at least for the cord at the beginning).
The pattern is written out row by row, and there is also a knitting chart.

This way to the pattern.

Crochet Möbius Collar 1-2-3-4




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

This collar wonderfully jazzes up sweaters and shirts.

It is crocheted from approx. 60 g of a merino yarn with a yardage of 50 g – 160 m and needle size 3 – 4 (here with a 3.5 mm crochet hook) and is quickly finished in one afternoon. Beginners should allow themselves a little more crochet time.

Other yarns with a matching hook size can also be used. In my opinion, however, the pattern shows up better in finer yarns.


The Möbius technique in crochet is considerably easier than in knitting.

For the illustrated PDF pattern basic crochet skills are enough (chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch). Link tips for learning to crochet are included.

A candle holder or a flower vase?
“Love” can be used in many ways. And with the little hearts, it’s ideal for Mother’s Day.

What you’ll need:
* a little crochet experience (chain stitches, double crochet, single crochet)
* a 50g ball of cotton yarn, hook size 3-4, yardage: 50g / 100-120m
* crochet hook 3.5
* a 1-liter preserving jar (e.g. Weck)
* decorative ribbon and a few beads/buttons

The pattern for the candle holder/flower vase “ Love ”

Gift Jars Crocheted in No Time



You can turn leftover yarn and old jars into a very personal Mother’s Day gift.
Just grab a few leftover yarn scraps, your crochet hook, and in no time you’ll conjure up a gift for the “best mom in the world”; then fill it with something personal (e.g., a voucher, chocolates, or make some jam).

The pattern is written so that the size of the lids doesn’t matter, and even beginners can manage it.


Quickly to the pattern

For the best mom in the world!!!



Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so here’s a little crocheted piece of jewelry for Mom. This little bracelet is quick to make, and even beginners can follow the pattern. It doesn’t require much material, and the beads can be omitted if desired. More details in the pattern!

For Mom & Dad, quick & easy to crochet!!!!!!



Especially for Mom, a "Ladies' egg cup", quick to make from leftover yarn and suitable for beginners too.



Of course Dad mustn't be left out: for him, the "Men's egg cup".

A quick and original little gift for Mother's Day and Father's Day too.


Details & Pattern



Crochet Pattern A Heart to Give Away

This heart is very easy and also pretty quick to make.
So if you still don’t have an idea for Mother’s and/or Father’s Day

Hearts are always a BIG hit!

In my very detailed pattern, I offer these hearts in 2 different sizes, so they can be used as keychains or also as decorations or gifts. A small “crochet school” is also included in the pattern.

you will need the following material:
Catania yarn 125 m/ 50 g/ Debbie Bliss cashmerino 110 m/50 g/ crochet hooks 2.5 and 3.5
sewing needle/ stuffing/decoration

the following is crocheted
chain stitches/ single crochet/ slip stitch/ increases and decreases/ crocheting in rows/
simple sewing

Your Dorigurumi

A quickly crocheted shawl in our mom’s favorite color is still doable... ;-)

The size is approximately 195 x 93 cm.
A detailed description guides you through the pattern structure—for clarity, a crochet chart is also included in the pattern.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

If you still need a little something for Mother’s Day, this pretty heart pendant is the perfect choice.
As a keychain or bag charm, it’s quickly made from leftover yarn and will delight any mother’s heart.



For the heart you’ll need:

• leftover yarn in white and red (e.g. Catania by Schachenmayr)
• beads (make sure the loops are wide enough for the yarn to fit through)
• a little stuffing
• crochet hook size 3.0 mm
• pins for attaching the wings to the heart
• sewing needle for weaving in the ends and sewing on the wings
• white sewing thread
• scissors

Required skills:

• single crochet stitches
• chain stitches
• double crochet stitches


Using the yarn mentioned above, the heart will be approx. 9 cm high (without loop and bead pendant) and approx. 16 cm wide.

The pattern is 9 pages long and includes a detailed photo tutorial for every row as well as charts (crochet charts).

Difficulty level: easy.

==> Click here and get the crochet pattern

For fast crocheters, I have the ideal Mother’s Day gift here:
The beautiful, delicate shawl Fuego.



This pretty shawl is crocheted from top to bottom. The pattern works up quickly and is wonderfully suitable for beginners.

Materials needed:

• approx. 200 grams or approx. 750–800 meters of yarn (e.g., lace yarn, sock yarn, or a “Bobbel” made from plied yarn)
• Crochet hook size 3–3.5
• Scissors
• Sewing needle

Skills needed:

• chain stitches
• single crochet
• double crochet
• treble crochet


Finished measurements of the shawl: approx. 180 x 80 cm.
The pattern is 10 pages long and includes written instructions as well as charts and a schematic drawing. Difficulty level: easy.

==> Click here and get the crochet pattern


    

you can always use a pretty keychain,

as a good-luck charm for Mom or Dad, it's a great idea!,

crocheted using the simple pattern and maybe with leftover yarn,
the harlequin is finished in no time!

here is the pattern for it 
               https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/23408/schluesselanhaenger-harlekin

Over the past few weeks, I’ve given away a lot of homemade dish sponges, and they’ve been a huge hit. They clean great, and the finished sponges last a long time, too. A quick gift, especially for Mother’s Day—my unicorn sponge made with Creative Bubble yarn from rico design. 
It’s easy for beginners to make, comes with a pattern that explains every row and round, and will awaken the fairy or princess in you while you’re doing the dishes. It really works! ;-)

Warning: Highly addictive! 

   

The cat.... 



   

The dog....
                  

A gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day that you can enjoy for a long time. The charms are quick to make and ideal for using up leftover yarn in a cute way.
For all cat fans and dog lovers. As a keychain or bag charm. 
10–20 g leftover wool/yarn, the matching crochet hook (2–3), a little stuffing, and, if you like, two small eyes if you don’t want to embroider them. Chain stitches, single crochet, increases and decreases. Then the charm is as good as done :-) Anyone who has crocheted occasionally will enjoy making the cat and/or the dog. 


Have fun crocheting :-)

A potholder for Mother's Day or Father's Day!

The pattern is detailed with pictures and suitable for beginners with basic crochet knowledge.

• For this pattern, you should know the following stitches and terms: chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches.

Materials list: cotton, Cotton by Lana Grossa 50g/90m, 1 skein in light blue and 1 skein in dark blue. Crochet hook size No. 4

Click here for the pattern




The Doorkeeper Owl *Ruhu*—when Mom or Dad needs a quiet spot



This owl provides every family member with a quiet spot, whether for sleeping, working, relaxing, taking a bath, or using the restroom.

If you have red or green yarn at home and a few scraps in white, gray, or beige, you can finish this last-minute gift in a single day. It’s also easy for beginners to follow, since everything is explained step by step with photos.

What you’re giving with this owl is precious time! That’s sure to bring joy. And it’s a real surprise because it’s something different from the usual.

You can find the Guardian Owl *Ruhu* at the following link:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/27298/waechter-eule-ruhu-tueranhaenger-mit-ampelfunktion

Monika hopes you have fun making it!

With pretty packaging, you can turn a small token of appreciation into a truly personal gift! The ROSI-COSI storage basket is very quick to knit and a real quick-change artist: whether as a little vase cover, as packaging for sweets (or even something sour ;-)), as a hiding place for a yarn cake, as a little Easter nest..... You'll surely come up with even more ideas!
Get the knitting pattern right here—then there’s still time before Mother’s Day: CLICK

Happy knitting from
Annette

Want to quickly crochet something for Mom or Dad for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day?

I’ve got a crocheted jar that’s perfect to use as a vase or even as a candle holder!



Click here for the pattern!

Quickly pick out your favorite colors and make a personal vase to go with a lovely bouquet.

You’ll find details on the materials and required crochet skills in the pattern overview.

But these wonderful tulips really are “last minute” ♥
It doesn’t have to be a whole bouquet—a single tulip that won’t wilt will make the breakfast table look much friendlier right away :-)
So grab your crochet hook and quickly crochet a little flower for Mom or Dad!

Tulip crochet pattern



You will need:

• per tulip, about 10 g green cotton yarn and about 7 to 8 g in the color of your choice for the blossom (cotton with 125 m/50 g, e.g., Catania)
• crochet hook size 2.0
• sewing needle, scissors, and a little stuffing
• for reinforcing the stem: pipe cleaners, craft wire, shish kebab skewer (wooden skewer) ...