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Crochet Tote Bag with Basic Crochet Stitch Single Crochet Make it Wonderful✨️🎁💕

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  Crochet Tote Bag — Step-by-Step (single crochet method) Level: Beginner / easy Finished size (example): ~30 cm wide × 25 cm tall (adjustable) Tools & yarn (suggested) Worsted / aran weight cotton or acrylic yarn (1–2 skeins depending on size). Crochet hook 4.0–5.5 mm (choose hook for comfortable fabric, 4.5 mm is a good starting point). Scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape. Optional: small amount of contrasting yarn for stripes, and fabric for lining. Abbreviations (US) ch = chain sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) rep = repeat Pattern notes (how I set this recipe up) I provide a practical sample using a foundation chain of 40 (a good medium tote width). Change the chain length to make a wider or narrower bag — keep multiples of 2 for balanced edges. The instructions are intentionally flexible so you can match the video style while customizing size. 1) Make your foundation chain Make a slip knot. Ch...

Crochet Round Scrap Rug

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  Crochet Round Scrap Rug — detailed step-by-step tutorial Quick overview: you’ll make a flat circular rug worked in continuous rounds (or joined rounds) using scrap yarn or fabric strips. Start with a small center (magic ring or ch-4 loop), increase evenly to keep the circle flat, change colors as you wish, add a finishing border, weave ends and optionally attach a non-slip backing. Below is a practical, copy-and-use recipe + tips for troubleshooting and sizing. Materials & tools Scrap yarn / fabric strips / T-shirt yarn — any leftover yarns or cut fabric strips (for rag rugs: sheets, old T-shirts, etc.). Precut strips ~1–3 cm wide for fabric, joined end-to-end.  Crochet hook to suit your material (for worsted scrap yarn use 5–8 mm; for bulky/t-shirt yarn use 8–12 mm). Scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle , and optional stitch marker . Optional: non-slip rug pad / hot-glue or sewing supplies for backing if rug will sit on a hard floor. Abbreviati...

How To Crochet A Rug/ Oval Rug/ Cable Stitch/ Intermediate Level Crochet/ Crochet Pattern

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Crochet — Cable-Stitch Oval Rug (step-by-step) Level: Intermediate (post stitches / cable crossings) Tools used in video: bulky / rug yarn (or worsted/aran for smaller rug), large hook recommended. Pattern sold as a PDF by the designer (Tiffany) if you want the exact shop pattern. Materials Rug yarn (t-shirt yarn, bulky cotton cord, or a chunky/worsted yarn doubled) — amount depends on final size. Tiffany sells a cable-oval rug pattern/kit if you want an exact yarn list. Hook: big enough for the yarn (examples: 8–12 mm for t-shirt yarn; 6–8 mm for bulky yarn doubled) Scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape, stitch marker (optional) Non-slip backing (optional if rug will be on a slippery floor) (If you want I can calculate yarn amounts for a specific diameter once you tell me yarn type + hook.) Abbreviations (US terms) ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half-double crochet dc = double crochet fpdc = front-post double crochet ...

Crochet Lion Rug With T-Shirt Yarn step by step

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  Materials & tools T-shirt yarn (bulky sheet/cord yarn) — one main color for head/body (e.g., beige/tan) and 1 contrasting color for mane (gold/amber/brown). Amount depends on final size; for a small/medium rug you’ll likely need ~300–800 g of t-shirt yarn (estimate; see notes).  Acrylic/cotton worsted yarn (optional): a thinner yarn to stitch facial details (black/white/pink). Large crochet hook sized for your T-shirt yarn (typically 8–12 mm ; choose hook that makes tight secure stitches).  Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker, measuring tape. Optional: small bit of polyester fill if you want slightly raised nose or ears. Abbreviations (US terms) ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) … = repeat sequence Overview of construction Crochet a flat circular base for the lion’s head (work increases until desired diameter). Work a few plain rounds (no increases) to buil...

Crochet Mini Bear Basket With T-shirt Yarn

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 Here’s a detailed, step-by-step crochet tutorial   “Crochet Basket with T-Shirt Yarn (Mini Rabbit Basket)” by ReTwisst . 🧶 Materials Needed T-shirt yarn (or any bulky cord yarn) Crochet hook sized appropriately for the yarn (bulky hook, often 8-12 mm depending on yarn thickness) Scissors and tapestry needle to weave in ends  🌟 Overview You’ll make a mini rabbit basket : first you crochet a flat round base, then build up the sides, and finally add cute rabbit ears to the sides. It’s worked mostly in single crochet. 🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions Below is a reconstruction of what’s shown in the video. Some stitch counts are approximate (because they aren’t always shown), so adjust as needed to keep the shape looking good. Base Rounds Round 1 : Start with a magic ring (or adjustable loop), then make 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight to close. Join with a slip stitch. Round 2 : 2 sc in each stitch around (i.e. increase every stitc...

Heart Basket Easy Crochet Tutorial

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  🧶 Materials Needed T-shirt yarn (or any bulky/crochet cord yarn) YouTube A large crochet hook appropriate for the yarn (something that works well with thick cord) YouTube Scissors and tapestry needle for finishing ends YouTube 🛠 Overview You’ll be making a heart-shaped basket. The project is built from a flat heart base, then the sides are worked up to form walls, creating a cute basket form. The tutorial uses bulky yarn so the basket works up quite quickly. YouTube Step-by-Step Instructions Below is a reconstruction of what’s shown in the video. Stitch counts are approximate; always count as you go to match your gauge. ▪ Round 1: Make the Heart Base Start Begin with a magic ring . Alternatively, chain a small number (e.g. 4) and slip stitch to form a ring if you prefer. YouTube Chain 3 (this counts as first double crochet (dc)). Into the ring, work a set number of dc stitches (e.g. 8-10 dc) to form the center of the heart. ▪ Round 2: Creating the He...