My last post explained how to make t-shirt yarn using old t-shirts. I made this yarn specifically to crochet a t-shirt rug! I will do my best to explain how I made my crochet t-shirt rug so you can try it too.
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Category Archives: Crafts
20 DIY Infinity Scarf and Cowl Crochet Patterns
All of the infinity scarf and cowl crochet patterns are not only stunning and stylish, they are easy enough to crochet quickly!
This list was inspired by my need to find easy projects I could make while I am recovering from neck surgery. I found so many amazing patterns, I am not sure where to begin… I guess starting with #1 is maybe the best option?
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20 Fun and Easy DIY Fall Buntings
I was going to do a round up of fall wreaths, but instead I thought these DIY fall buntings would be much more fun! They make me want to go dig through all of my fabric bins and paper drawers to see what I can come up with. How about you?
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16 Ways to Decorate with Easter Eggs
Of course, one of the first things that pops into my head when I think of DIY projects that would make wonderful Easter decorations are eggs. How about you?
Whether you are looking for ideas for decorated eggs to use as part of a sophisticated centerpiece or a playful egg decoration, something here will certainly interest you.
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How to Make Flannel Snap Scarves
What do you think of these flannel scarves??? They are about 30-inches long and about 12-inches tall. The outside is high-quality flannel and the inside is either flannel or cuddle fur (depends on the style). Some of them are even reversable! With the faux leather or suade strip and snaps, it can be worn in a variety of ways.
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22 Slipper Patterns
I chose the topic of slippers for this round-up simply because it has been so darn cold where I live. When I say cold, I don’t mean just a few days, it has been well over a month that our temperatures have been below average. In fact, we had a period of more than 2 weeks where our temperatures rarely made it above 0 F.
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Fleece Tied Blanket Tutorial
Have you ever walked through your local craft or fabric store and been drawn to all of the fun and fancy fleece fabrics they have? Some of the designs they have these days are amazing. You can choose from everything from cute cartoon prints to collegiate and pro sport designs. They have so many fun patterns for kids and adults alike, they are hard to resist.
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How to Make T-Shirt Yarn
I love working on a variety of crafts and that includes crochet. Lately, I have been on a crochet kick, making scarves for all of the gals I know; but now that the weather is getting warmer, I wanted to think of something else to make. That is when I decided I wanted to try to crochet a throw rug (you can find the tutorial for making the crochet rug here).
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20 Star Ornaments
You can use these amazing star patterns to decorate your Christmas tree or your house. You can even use them year round. Made with a variety of materials, and for a variety of skill levels, you will certainly find something every family member can make.
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