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Crochet pattern for a sweet little pouch

The perfect project for the weekend, because you can finish it in just a few hours. 
The gift pouch is great for many occasions. Wrap a small gift, attach it as an extra to a larger gift, or bring it as a little hostess gift to a party with a piccolo bottle and snacks. It works up fairly quickly. 

I have explained everything step by step and in great detail in a 7-page PDF file with lots of pictures. This means even beginners can easily make these little pouches and compare their results. There is also a small crochet school in the appendix.
There is also a 2-page short version without pictures for printing.
The gift pouch is about 17.0 cm wide and 18.0 cm tall.

Materials

• Catania by Schachenmayr 125m/ 50g, 2 colors, about 55 g total
• Crochet hook 3.0 mm (or as desired)
• Sewing needle/darning needle
• Scissors 

What is crocheted

• Chain stitch
• Slip stitch
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Half double crochet

Have fun! 


An ideal weekend project because you can make it from leftover yarn: the crocheted hedgehog couple Anny and Bruno! These two finger puppets are 11 cm tall and are crocheted from leftover cotton yarn (Catania, with a 2.5 mm hook). For the spines, a short fringe yarn is used (e.g. Sheila Soft Mini by Schachenmayr).
Bruno wears a yellow hat and a green gardener’s apron, while Anny wears a yellow dress with green polka dots and a green bow in her hair. Of course, you can also choose different colors for their outfits, depending on what you have at home.
These two make a pretty autumnal decoration for the windowsill and a fun toy for children of all ages.
Download the pattern here!

How about these cute little pouches as a weekend project?
A pretty cosmetic pouch for makeup, jewelry, small items, etc., and a cute TaTüTa (handkerchief pouch).

With this special stitch (crisscross double crochet), you can crochet in rounds without any offset, creating the ideal base for embroidery motifs.

Click here for the pattern



Prerequisites: Chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet

Detailed description as a PDF file with crochet chart and step-by-step photos.

Why not make yourself a sparkling eye-catcher for your wrist this weekend from an old PET bottle, a rhinestone chain, and some yarn? I’ll show you how you can create these original pieces of jewelry with a little skill.

Here’s the pattern



Thanks to the flexible and lightweight material, the bangles are super comfortable to wear.
Materials used: plastic from PET bottles, cotton (Catania Grande by Schachenmayr), rhinestone chain, jewelry glue.

The bangles are washable at 30 degrees in a laundry net.

You’ll receive a very detailed description as a PDF file with more than 20 step-by-step photos.

Crochet patterns for the weekend

Here you’re spoiled for choice: this value bundle contains 4 different patterns, so you’re all set for the next few weekends.
The patterns can also be purchased individually

• Autumn Mood with the Meckis / Door wreath Ø 22 cm
  
• Sunflower / Door wreath Ø 17 cm
• Ivy vine / Table decoration or gift tag
• Grape / Table decoration or gift tag
  

Pattern & more info are available here

All patterns are written without abbreviations.

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Potholders in a houndstooth pattern
These potholders are quick and easy to crochet, and you can get quite a few done over the weekend.
A lovely gift, because potholders are always needed.

Details & pattern are available here

The pattern is written without abbreviations and is well suited for beginners.

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These fun reindeer egg cups are a great weekend project :-)! Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern

What you’ll need:

• Approx. 20 g of brown yarn suitable for a 2 mm crochet hook. I used 100% cotton, which makes the egg cup nice and sturdy.
• Leftover light brown yarn (for the antlers), also suitable for a 2 mm hook
• Leftover red yarn (for the nose), also suitable for a 2 mm hook
• 2 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm safety eyes
• stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers

Difficulty level: Easy. You should be familiar with the following techniques: making a magic ring, increasing and decreasing single crochet, sewing the different pieces together, single crochet, slip stitches, chain stitches, and half double crochet. The crochet pattern is 18 pages long and includes step-by-step photos showing everything. I also show you in photos how to sew the individual pieces together. I hope you have lots of fun crocheting :-) If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message anytime — I’ll reply as quickly as possible. Best regards, Crocheting-anni

Also, the cute hedgehog egg cups are a great weekend project ;-)
Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern

What you’ll need:

• Approx. 12g of yarn in brown (e.g. Cotone fine by Lana Grossa, 100% cotton). Scraps in beige or light brown. Your yarn should definitely be suitable for a 2mm crochet hook
• 2mm crochet hook
• stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch marker
• 6mm safety eyes, black thread for embroidering the nose and eyebrows

Difficulty level: easy to medium. You should definitely already have some crochet experience and be familiar with the following: making a magic ring, increasing and decreasing single crochets, sewing the different parts together, single crochet, slip stitches, and chain stitches. At the beginning of the pattern, I explain in detail how to crochet the bobbles that represent the spikes. Length: 12 pages of crochet instructions with pictures showing everything step by step. I also show you how to sew the individual parts together with pictures. I hope you have lots of fun crocheting :-) If you have any questions, you can send me a message anytime and I’ll reply as quickly as possible. Best regards, Crocheting-anni

It's raining, it's cold—time for cozy hours at home, ideally with a relaxing knitting project. You should also slowly start getting ready for winter. How about an infinity scarf?

Take a look at this one!



It's knitted from sock yarn. It has a special feature: this infinity scarf is a long tube that is then joined at the ends. This means it looks the same all the way around. There is no better or worse side. You can use one color, or two as shown in the picture—that's up to you. The knitting pattern is a simple mesh pattern. The length is also entirely up to you, or simply until the yarn runs out.

You can easily knit a hat in a weekend, and you’ll be able to put it to good use soon.

Click here for the pattern.



The hat is knitted from sock yarn. It features an interesting ribbed pattern that’s periodically interrupted by plain-knit stripes. A fairly lightweight design for cool fall days.
The pattern is available in 4 different sizes.

If you’re busy with all sorts of activities over the weekend and want a quick sense of accomplishment in between, you might want to try your hand at knitting a bookmark.

You can find the pattern here.



This bookmark features a lace pattern that’s somewhat reminiscent of leaves. A knitting chart will help. All you need is a small scrap of cotton yarn—about 20 meters should be enough.

P.S. and some background info: Just today I read in the newspaper that the e-book market has leveled off at 30%. But that also means the remaining 70% are reading printed books.

Something cozy and soft that keeps you nice and warm:
A Hint of Something.. Reversible Cowl/Hooded Scarf - One Size - Easy to Knit



.. versatile to wear e.g. as a reversible cowl / hooded scarf / shoulder warmer.

One size – easy to knit.

The PDF pattern includes images from the picture gallery.

These basic knitting skills are needed:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, knit 2 stitches together
increase 1 stitch, knitting in the round, bind off.


We need:
just under 50 g Austermann Kid Silk (75% kid mohair, 25% silk, 25 g/LL 225 m (hand wash) needle size 3–4;
used here: circular knitting needle size 3.5, stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape, scissors

For knitting beginners, I recommend suitably thin (lace) yarns without mohair.

How about a lovely little fall decoration, crocheted quickly and easily over the weekend.
Kuno the Pumpkin is wonderfully suited for that.

click here to go to the pattern



You will receive a detailed 9-page pattern with lots of photos to follow. The size of the finished pumpkin is approx. 10 cm high and 15 cm wide (when using the specified needle size and yarn weight).

very suitable for beginners

required skills: 
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should already know how to crochet single crochet stitches, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet stitches, post double crochet, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• Crocheted with hand-knitting yarn, needle size 3 - 4, 133 m/50 g in orange (1 skein of 50 g), apple green, white, pink & gray (a leftover amount is enough).
• Crochet hook size 3.5
• Yarn needle, darning needle, stuffing
• 2 safety eyes, size 12 mm

Triangular scarf for baby and toddler (approx. 1 to 3 years) knitting

Little ones love being outside in (almost) any weather. Especially now, jumping in muddy puddles is such special fun, isn't it? To keep their neck nice and warm, you can knit this wonderful triangular scarf. It is very easy to knit and is great fun. Afterwards, you'll have a great basic piece that you will enjoy for a long time.

You can manage with one ball of yarn and won't need more than one weekend! ;-)


This takes you straight to your next weekend project, a triangular scarf! :-)

The following knitting skills are needed for this project:

• cast on stitches
• knit knit stitches
  
• increase stitches through the back loop from the strand between stitches (there's a great photo tutorial for this)
• knit 2 stitches together (there's a great photo tutorial for this)
• bind off

Crochet a diaper bag (also called a changing bag)

Maybe you’d like to try this colorful cheerful project made from granny squares too!? Prefer it in a single color or more muted colors? That looks great too! Make it just the way you like it! That’s DIY! :-)

A diaper bag like this is simply super practical! It means you always have everything you need for changing close at hand and can quickly tuck the diaper bag under your arm, e.g.
in a department store! ;-)


Click here and you’ll go straight to the pattern with lots more details!

The special feature here is the closure with the hair tie. It isn’t sewn on, but crocheted in! I’ll show you how it’s done in a great 2-page photo tutorial!

The ebook explains in great detail over 23 pages
step by step how to make your diaper bag. Even as a beginner with a little experience, you’ll succeed here and have tons of crochet fun! :-)

You can crochet a drip catcher from leftover yarn for cold season, so your hands are free for other things. Simply place a tissue in the drip catcher.


Or you can use it as a doll hat



Drip catcher


Materials:

• Leftovers of green yarn (various shades), yellow and brown yarn (yardage as desired or depending on what yarn you currently have available)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Have fun making it

A lovely crochet project for the weekend is a loop scarf. Especially now, during the transition from warm to cold weather, it’s nice to have something small that protects you from the wind.


The crochet pattern consists of just one pattern row, making it the ideal project for the sofa.

Any yarn will work; I crocheted mine using 50 g of Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 285 Lace with a yardage of 285 m.

Click here for the pattern

With this wonderfully warm neck warmer, nothing can go wrong on cold days—for men and women alike...
...and it’s trendy to boot!
The beautiful relief pattern adds stability and a braided texture.

Once you’ve crocheted the pattern repeat, you’ll have the hang of it—
even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarification, 1 crochet chart is included in the pattern.
In addition, a template with integrated schematic helps you through the crochet process.

When laid out flat, the scarf has a size of about 27 x 96 cm.
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The included template and the gauge help with that!

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

Fall is here...
With this shrug, you’ll be ready for any weather!
The wonderful textured pattern - 2 different crochet patterns alternate - invites you to get cozy.

The cut of the soul warmer requires no decreases or increases at all...
... making it absolutely recommended for beginners too!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarity, the pattern includes 2 crochet charts.
In addition, 3 schematics help you through the crochet process - step by step.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains how the shrug can be very easily adapted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with that!

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

These cute little St. Nicholas bags are a great after-work project ♥

Thanks to the detailed crochet pattern, they work up quickly and can hold quite a lot!
Using the specified materials, they will be a good 31 cm tall and 11 cm wide.

Used here were Myboshi No. 2 with needle size 3 and Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Lenja Soft with needle size 3.5

Crochet lots of these wonderful St. Nicholas bags in different colors and you’ll have a truly extraordinary Advent calendar! Great for daycare groups, too ♥

Crochet Pattern for St. Nicholas Bags