Skill Level | Complex Finished Size | Ladies Small, Medium, Large Yarn | Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Hand Painted Hook | 4 mm (sock); 3.5 mm (cuff) If you ever crocheted a disaster sock before, it probably wasn't your fault. Crochet socks that don't have the perfect yarn/pattern combination will be too thick, won't stay up, and can be downright uncomfortable to walk on. That's not the case with these socks. With this pattern you'll learn how to crochet a properly fitting sock with the perfect sock yarn. Gone are the days you have to skip out on handmade socks because you don't know how to knit.

Skill Level | Easy Finished Size | 26" x 26" Yarn | Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Needles | US 11 (8 mm) circular needles What I really like about cuddle-sized baby blankets is that they're great for practicing new stitches. They're big enough for you to get the hang of the stitch, but not so big that it'll take forever to finish. This blanket is made by knitting with two strands of medium-weight (#4) yarn held together. This makes the blanket even cozier and speeds up the knitting process. Once you get the hang of the stitch pattern, you could finish this modern baby blanket in just one week if you really focus!

Skill | Intermediate Finished Size | Dish Scrubby: 4" ; Scrubby Cloth: 6" Yarn | Red Heart Scrubby Hook | 5.5 mm If you're tired of buying kitchen sponges and brushes, this is the perfect pattern for you! I made the switch to crochet scrubbies and haven't looked back. They're so much more economical and affordable than a regular kitchen sponge. You may find this project challenging because Scrubby yarn is more difficult to work with than smooth yarns. The quality that turns it into an amazing pot scrubby also makes it difficult to see and count your stitches. Don't let that keep you from giving this crochet scrubby set a try!

Skill Level | Intermediate Finished Size | 9" tall when seated Yarn | Lion Brand Heartland Hook | 4 mm If you're looking for a fun little project to occupy your hands and mind, you're in the right place. Our little crochet bear we call "Ben" is a fun project you can make for your self or as a gift. Customize the color of his scarf, ears and feet to match your occasion or mood. With this pattern you'll get to practice your amigurumi skills, and sculpting detailed shapes. Add the legs with a single long strand of yarn so Ben will sit or stand (with a little help of course). We use felt for accents in the eyes, ears and feet and you'll even learn how to add eyelids to your amigurumi projects for a more realistic look.

Skill Level | Beginner Finished Size | 48" wide; 65" long Yarn | Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Hook | 15 mm If you're brand new to crochet and looking for a first project, our beginner crochet blanket is a great place to start. Especially if you're not a scarf or headband person. A blanket is a practical way to practice your skills because your family can use it for many years to come. With this project you'll get to practice fundamental crochet skills; the chain stitch to start the project and single crochets throughout. Mastering these two stitches is a must for any crocheter and they're nice and easy to keep you engaged. You'll also learn how to add a new color of yarn to the project to create stripes, a little technique that keeps big projects like this a little more interesting.

Skill Level | Intermediate Finished Size | About 7" tall Yarn | Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny Hook | 3.5 mm Make this cute little crochet bear for Valentine’s Day or any occasion, really. Just change up the color of the hat to match your occasion! With this project you'll learn clever ways of incorporating amigurumi pieces into a project so you don't have to seam them in place. Every major body piece is crocheted in place so the only seaming you'll do here is within some of the facial features. Note : The yarn originally used for this project has been discontinued. We're in the process of reworking it for a new yarn. In the meantime, you can easily substitute with a medium #4 yarn.