This simple crocheted headband uses only two simple stitches, making it a great option for beginners while leaving lots of room for variation for those advanced crocheters looking to challenge themselves. Once you’ve mastered this pattern, try combining two different colors!

Size: 18” x 2” (To adjust the size, simply add more or less rows.)

●     Any color size 3 yarn or worsted weight yarn (30-50 yards will be needed)

●     J/10 6 mm hook

●     Tapestry needle

●     Stitch markers

Step 1: Make a slip knot on the hook, CH 9.

Step 2: In the first chain from your hook, place a stitch marker. SC in the third chain from the hook, [CH 1, skip next chain, SC in next chain] repeat between [] three times, turn. 7 stitches.

Step 3: CH 1, [SC in the next chain, 1 space, CH 1] repeat between [] three times, work SC into marked stitch, turn. 7 stitches.

Step 4: Repeat step 2. At the end of the row, work the last SC into the turning chain of the previous row. Repeat until the headband reaches 18 inches, or whatever your desired length is.

These cute little snowflakes are small, simple to make, easy to customize, and a great way to decorate the Christmas tree. And there’s nothing quite as fulfilling as knowing you made them yourself!

●     Cotton or acrylic yarn

●     3 mm crochet hook

●     Scissors

Step 1: CH 5, 1 SL ST in the first chain to form a ring.

Step 2: CH 1, 11 SC in chain ring, 1 SL ST in first stitch.

Step 3: CH 2, *1 DC in the next SC, CH 6, 1 DC in the next SC* repeat between * five times, 1 DC in the next SC, CH 6, 1 SL ST in the second chain at the beginning of the round.

Step 4: CH 1, *1 SC in between the next 2 DC, 4 SC in chain space, CH 3, SC in third chain from the hook, 4 SC in the chain space* repeat between * five times, 1 SC between the next 2 DC, 4 SC in the chain space, CH 20, 4 SC in the chain space, 1 SL ST in the chain from the beginning of the round.

This classic granny square pattern is a known beginner’s project because it uses the most basic crochet stitches. There are countless variations on this pattern and can serve as a base for larger projects like blankets and bags. Once you master this one, use your imagination and branch out; the possibilities with these are truly endless.

●     Small amount of any desired yarn

●     H 5.0 mm hook

●     Stitch markers

●     Scissors

Step 1: CH 4. Insert hook into the first chain stitch and make a SL ST. This should join the chain stitches into a circle.

Step 2: CH 3.

Step 3: 2 DC into the center ring. CH 3.

Step 4: Work 3 DC into the center ring. CH 3.

Step 5: Work 3 DC into the center ring. CH 3.

Step 6: Work 3 more DC into the center ring. CH 3. You should now have four ‘granny clusters.’

Step 7: SL ST into the top of the first CH 3 to join the round and create a square shape.

Step 8: CH 4.

Step 9: 3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1 in the next CH-3 space.

Step 10: Use SL ST on CH 3 of the beginning chain stitches to join.

Step 11: CH 3.

Step 12: 2 DC, CH 1 worked into the CH-1 space below the previous round.

Step 13: 3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1 in the next CH-3 corner space.

Step 14: 3 DC, CH 1 worked into the next CH-1 space.

Step 14: Repeat steps 13 and 14 around to the beginning chain. Join with SL ST to the top of the first CH-3.

Step 15: CH 4. 3 DC, CH-1 worked into the next CH-1 space.

Step 16: 3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1 worked into the next CH-3 corner space.

Step 17: Repeat steps 16 and 16 in the remaining CH-1 and CH-3 spaces. 2 DC in the last CH-1 space.

Step 18: Use SL ST to join to the top of the first CH-3. Your granny square is complete! If you want it to be larger, simply continue making rounds until the square reaches the desired size.