Chapter 2: Small Crochet Projects
Maybe you don’t have much time to spare, or maybe you’re running low on yarn. Maybe you’re just plain out of patience. No matter what the reason, there are endless amounts of small crochet projects that can be done quickly and use a limited amount of yarn. This chapter will cover some favorites, picked for their simplicity and accessibility for even the newest crocheters.
Can Cozies
These cozies are a great beginner project because they’re small, simple, can be completed quickly, and can be made in an endless number of color combinations.
Size: 3” x 4”
Materials:
● Worsted weight (CYC 4) cotton yarn in two colors (you can use other cotton or acrylic yarn, if desired)
● H 5 mm crochet hook
● Tapestry needle
Step 1: Take your first color and make a magic circle.
Step 2: Work 6 SC into the magic circle. Pull the loop and tighten. Join with SL ST in first SC. (6)
Step 3: CH 1, make 2 SC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST in the first SC. (12)
Step 4: CH 1, SC in first stitch, SC in the next 2 stitches. *2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 2 stitches* repeat from * around. Join by using SL ST in the first SC. (24)
Step 5: CH 1, SC in first 3 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch, *SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch* repeat from * around. Join by using SL ST in the first stitch. (30)
Step 6: CH 1, work in back loops, SC in each stitch around. Join by using SL ST in the first stitch. (30)
Step 7: CH 1, skip the first stitch, SC in the next stitch, *CH 1, skip next stitch, SC in next stitch* repeat from * around. Last stitch should be a SC. Join by using SL ST into chain space created at the beginning of the round. (30)
Step 8: CH 1, SC in the first CH-1 space, CH 1, skip the next stitch, *SC in next CH-1 space, CH 1, skip the next stitch* repeat from * around. It should end with a CH 1. Join into the first SC with SL ST.
Step 9-14: Repeat steps 7 and 8 with your main color. Switch to your second color at the end of the 14th round.
Step 15: Repeat step 7 with the second color.
Step 16: Repeat step 8 with the first color.
Step 17: Repeat step 7 with the second color.
Step 18: Repeat step 8 with the first color.
Step 19-21: Repeat by alternating steps 7 and 8 with the second color.
Step 22: Fasten off and weave in the ends. Congrats, your can cozy is finished!
Flower Bookmark
If you’re an avid reader (or even if you’re not), you know the importance of having a good bookmark. This beautiful flower bookmark can be made in any color and will give your book a touch of botanical elegance.
Size: 11” long (including leaves) x 1.5” wide
Materials:
● F 3.75 mm crochet hook
● Cotton yarn or other acrylic yarn (something not too thick)
● Tapestry needle
● Scissors
Step 1: To begin making the flowers, CH 4 and join using SL ST to form a ring.
Step 2: CH 3 and work 11 DC into the ring’s center. Join and close the round using SL ST.
Step 3: CH 3, in the first space work 2 DC, then a SL ST. *Skip the next space, then work 3 DC and a SL ST all in the same space. Repeat from * until you have six petals. Join and close the round with a SL ST and fasten off.
Step 4: To begin the longer leaf, CH 4 and join using SL ST to form a ring.
Step 5: Work 3 DC, 4 SC, 1 TR, 4 SC, and 3 DC into the center of the ring. Join with SL ST to close the round. CH 10 without fastening off and insert the hook into a stitch between the petals. Wrap yarn around the hook and bring both loops through from the flower and from the leaf. Fasten off.
Step 6: To begin the shorter leaf, CH 4 and join using SL ST to form a ring.
Step 7: Work 3 DC, 4 SC, 1 TR, 4 SC, and 3 DC into the center of the ring. Join with SL ST to close the round. Without fastening CH 6, insert the hook into a stitch between the petals. Wrap yarn around the hook and bring both loops through from the flower and from the leaf. Fasten off.
Step 8: Weave in all the ends and you’re all finished!