To make the grit stitch all you need is a single crochet and a chain stitch. The grit stitch is really beginner-friendly.

Crochet Thermal Stitch: Insert hook into the back loop only of next stitch AND the parallel loop on row below and work a single crochet (or hdc/dc) as normal through both

People often complete small weaving projects as children, but never revisit the craft. This page offers weaving lessons for use with both cardboard and wooden looms, plus many DIY project tutorials.

Use up scraps from your fabric stash to stitch a quick Scrappy Coaster Set! These sweet coasters make a great gift for any occasion.

Make your own handmade square crochet potholder that has a beautiful texture with this free crochet pattern that uses the even moss stitch.

Explore Your Crochet's free patterns blog and discover inspiring ideas to ignite your creativity. Read our post, 'Camomile Potholder Free Crochet Patterns'.

Free pattern for crochet vintage coasters. Simple pattern from Lululoves.

Mosaic Lotti Potholder Crochet Free Pattern

An easy tutorial to make hexagon coasters from precuts, yardage or scraps. Also the perfect last minute gift.

It's so fun to play with kitchen accessories like crochet potholders. Change them from time to time, they will make your kithchen so fun!

Fish Potholder Free Crochet Patterns

Store bought accessories can be not only pricey, but also not in our taste, right? Crochet home accessories are so much better!

Imagine a group of extra-terrestrials gathered in a living room. They’re poking and prodding a…

Use this free potholder pattern and make a beautiful yet easy diy pot holder without binding - the clever way.

. Between now and Christmas I am hoping to have a little series called "Handmade Holidays". I'm planning on posting ideas for simple, handmade gifts and decor. November and December are always busy so I'm not sure how much I will be able to fit in, but I'm going to try my best! . First up are these cute, quilted coasters. These are really simple - if you are a beginner sewer these are a perfect project to try. . The idea for these came form the October 2007 issue of Martha Stewart Living. And yes, I still have the issue! MSL is the only one of my magazine subscriptions that I save...the issue are so beautiful and I just can not bring myself to throw them out. At some point it's going to become a problem but for now - I'm keeping them! . . . {Click here for the original article and directions from MSL) . . Supplies: . - fabric (all the fabric I used was scraps from other projects!) - batting - rotary cutter & straightedge or scissors - thread - sewing machine . 1. Pre-wash and iron fabric. . 2. Use your rotary cutter to cut fabric. For each coaster you will need a strip of fabric 4-1/2" wide x 10" long. If you are using scraps and don't have pieces 10" long, just cut two pieces 4-1/2" x 5" . . . 3. Cut batting to 4" squares. . . 4. Fold 4-1/2" x 10" strips in half, right sides together. Sew up each side using a 1/4" seam allowance. Leave the top open. . . 5. Here's how it will look after the two sides are sewn. Clip the two bottom corners. It will make the finished corners neater. . . If you are using two pieces instead of the long strip, just sew along three sides. It will look like this: . . 6. Now, you need to get the batting in. This is the easiest way I've found. Lay the batting on top of the fabric, hold batting in place with one hand, and turn right side out with your other hand. I found this to be much easier than turning the fabric right side out and then trying to squeeze the batting in. . . Use a pencil to push out the corners completely. . Now it looks like this: . . And the batting is all nice and snug on the inside: . . 7. Fold the open edges of fabric in so your coaster looks like this: . . 8. Starting at the open edge, start sewing all along the edges, creating a square. Make sure to back stitch a few stitches when you get to the end. . . When you are finished with the first square the coaster will look like this: . . 9. Keep sewing concentric squares until you near the middle. . That's it! . Here is the finished coaster along with a few others I made: . . . . . . Tie up four or six of the coasters with ribbon, add a tag, and you have a cute little gift. Wouldn't these make nice stocking stuffers, hostesses gifts, or teacher gifts? . . Linking to: Just a Girl: Handmade Holidays

Fresh, modern quilt designs and beginner-friendly explanations of improvisational quilting. Follow my everyday sewing and quilting adventures.

These fold-and-turn coasters are SO easy and fun to make! I first saw this pattern in 2002 at a guild meeting, and the instructions were ...

The Thermal Stitch is by far the best stitch (that I know of) you can use to make a thick crochet potholder. Free pattern and video tutorial!

Easy and practical crochet potholder patterns are a zero waste way to craft a kitchen essentials for every home.

Sunflower Crochet Coasters, these coasters are perfect to brighten up your space for the Spring and Summer months! Easy project!

"It never fails – the food in the oven is getting ready to go from amazing to burned in a matter of seconds, and there’s not a single potholder to be found. How many of us have hastily grabbed a kitchen towel to use in its place, only to burn your hand or worse yet…set

Discover crochet tips and find inspiration on Your Crochet's free patterns blog. Read our post, 'The 15 Best Animal Coaster Free Crochet Patterns'.

Exciting news for all crochet enthusiasts! Top Crochet Patterns has joined the Let’s Knit Together family and you can...

In this roundup, 35 of the most gorgeous and practical crochet potholder patterns are perfect for beginner crocheters to try.

If you're looking for some small crochet projects you can make as a gift or just for your own home, those round crochet coasters would be perfect!

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Crochet That '70s Potholder, a double-thick hot pad with a vintage look inspired by the colorful wallpapers from the '70s

For printable pattern please visit my NEW website by clicking HERE This pattern and the pictures shown here are copyrighted. Feel free to sell items you make using this pattern, however, I would a…

I love a good sewing project that uses up fabric scraps, and these easy fabric coasters are absolutely perfect for that! I've got a free pattern for fabric coasters in three fun styles: circle, square, and geometric. All of the styles are sewn with the same process, which takes just a matter of minutes. These

Double-Thick Potholder Free Knitting Pattern

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My oh my’ Christmas is soon to be here, so I thought it would be fun to put together my Top 20 Handmade Gifts.

The Tapestry Crochet Pumpkin Potholder of the Farmhouse Collection is beautiful and functional, just perfect for your kitchen fall decor.

Create one or all of these crochet potholder patterns and crochet hot pad patterns to use in your own kitchen or gift to friends and family!