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Totally Practical (But Pretty) Crochet

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I’ve had chairs with this type of back.  Those spindles get beat up pretty quickly, plus they are not very comfortable to lean against for more than a few minutes.  Look at how clever crocheter Jo Mo solved this problem, along with helping us to empty out our stash for a great scrap project.  This also reminds me of the whimsical ‘yarn bombing’ that is happening all over the place these days.

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Here’s another handy idea that would work up in a few minutes, using whatever partial skeins you have on hand.  You could also choose yarn to march your decor or create ones that are themed to the seasons.  Make some for yourself and some for gifts.  These would make a great housewarming gift!  See the pattern here.

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This idea is so simple that you don’t even need a pattern.  On her blog, Emily explains how she made these cute covers so her earphones would be more comfortable to wear.  I’m with her.  Mine aren’t comfortable and I’m gonna make me a pair of these in some nice, soft yarn.  For the audiophiles in your house, you might pick just the right color for each of them.  Same idea with a little tweaking will make a nice pair of ear muffs for those cold, windy days we have way too many of around here.

I’m always on the lookout for quick, practical crochet projects.  If you have one yourself or find one online, please shoot me an email with a link.  Would love to feature your work or that of others on my blog – so long as it’s crochet and practical for this purpose!

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Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern – Cute Halloween Bag Charm

If you love those tiny crochet projects that use hardly any yarn but still look ridiculously cute, this little witch hat is worth adding to your Halloween list.

The Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern on CraftBits is worked from the top down in one main piece, so there is very little sewing together at the end. You start with the pointed purple hat, add a black band, work the brim, then finish it off with a tiny gold buckle and that classic crooked witch-hat shape.

It is exactly the sort of project I like for leftover yarn. You only need small amounts of purple, black and gold, which means those odd little yarn balls we all refuse to throw away finally have a purpose.

The finished hat can be attached to a keyring or bag clip, but you could also use it as a Halloween tree ornament, zipper charm, gift topper or even string several together to make a spooky little garland.

I also love how easy it would be to change the colours. Try orange and black, green and purple, or cream and dusty pink for a softer cottage-witch look.

If you are in a Halloween crochet mood, you might also like our roundup of Free Halloween Crochet Patterns You Can Make in a Day or these 15 Spider Web Crochet Patterns for Halloween.

This is a quick, beginner-friendly Halloween crochet project that would be especially cute for party favours, market stalls or little handmade gifts.

Grab the full pattern here: Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern – Mini Halloween Bag Charm.