Crochet Easy

So what kind of easy crochet projects should you be looking at? The best starter projects are those which can be made from basic square or rectangular shapes, worked in basic stitches. You can do all sorts of things with work such as this. Just to get your creative juices flowing, here are some I have thought of:

- A simple 'tote' made of 1 rectangular piece, lined with something
sensuous, colorful, cute, or otherwise interesting, with a pair of
handles, perhaps in wood, or bamboo, or anything else that you would like
- Ditto in a much smaller version, but lined with a light, washable
plastic or terylene (shower curtain material), and including a
clasp - would make a lovely make-up purse
- A scarf in soft, fine yarn - do it on a big hook and make it light
as a feather
- You could make some pretty pot holders in a good cotton yarn -
easily washable and always handy - just remember to pad them
so they are heat-proof!
- How about a lovely bookmark, crocheted quite tightly, in a silky
yarn with a soft sheen - you could put some pretty embroidery on it
- Or how about making a simple stuffed toy, for some little person you love,
with various rectangles and squares?

Now it is up to you, and I am sure you will find something that you will be really glad to make. I hope you enjoy all of the creative process and that you will crochet easy as you go!

If you are having trouble deciding what would be a good basic project to get started on, you will find many especially selected pattern books and other resources on my blog, Crochet Life, so head on over there and take a look around. There are helpful hints and tips on Get A Handle On It All, and Granny Square Crochet. You will also find there a link to a great book I have found which will take you in hand from the basics of crochet and teach you all you need to know, as well as giving you some great ideas on the way. You will find other useful resources, also. Enjoy your craft - crochet easy!