I'm trying my best to do my bit for the environment. I recycle paper, card. plastic bags and clothes. I use alot of milk and have so many cartons in the recyling bag every week.I came up with the plant pot in a bid to do something about my waste.

I decided to use alternative yarn which was parceling string. The beauty of this pattern is you can use anything as yarn the only thing that limits you is your creativity .In my house nothing is safe.

Make them to match the decor of every room you have, I promise once you start making them you'll wonder how you lived with out them.

It is a very quick and easy pattern that satisfies those urges to make something now.

Crochet hook 4.5mm
parceling string 40-50g
plastic milk bottle
a pair pf scissors

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I have not bothered with tension ,I did a few rows with different sized hooks and then decided whether i wanted the stitch to be lacey or very compact.

:All crochet terms are uk terms

:Do not crochet the bottom of the carton as it will be unstable you need it to be flat.

:You have to cut the funnel part of the carton off, you decide the length.

Making this pattern could not be simpler, you decide the stitch you want ,you also choose your hook size.Its cusom made which enables you to not only use those scraps of yarn you have lying around. but also to use any type of 'yarn'

You can use this in everyroom in the house.I have one in the kitchen to hold cutlery, in the bathroom it holds toothbrushes,my children have one to hold pens.The list is endless.

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2009/11/recycled-plastic-bottles.html

Hope you enjoy it.

Who doesn't love headbands!? Here is a quick and easy pattern that you can easily customize. Shown is a headband with 2 different sized circles on one side... but the possibilities are endless. Make as many or as few circles as you would like. Make them in the same color or separate.

This will take up so little yarn, you could probably make 20 with one skein.

Any worsted yarn will do and whatever hook size you would like. I used H, but gauge is not important at all in this project.

You will need:

1. tape measure
2. stitch marker
3. small amount of 3 colors of yarn

yarn needle

roughly 35inches long.

gauge is not important

spike sc: a single crochet worked in an indicated stitch lower than the previous round of stitches. just draw your yarn up a little higher when working the spike sc.

row 1: with main color, make a chain approximately 17in long. place stitch marker at end of chain
row 2: continue making a chain, join with sl st in first ch
row 3: continue making a chain, join with sl st in the ch with a stitch marker. continue making a chain for desired length of tie band [I recommend roughly 10inches], fasten off.

join same yarn in other end of 3 chains and make other tie band

for circles:
smaller circle:
rnd 1: with color b, ch17, join with sl st to form a ring.
rnd 2: ch1, 22sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc. fasten off.
note: if it is not full enough for your preference, add a few more sc in ring.

bigger circle:
rnd 1: with color c, ch23, join with sl st to form ring.

Great for showing off any homespun yarn with great texture and colors. A quick project that can be completed in one to two hours. This scarf is easy to adjust to your tastes, if you like long scarves chain more at the beginning. You can probably get 2 skinny scarves out of one skein, so make one for you and one for a friend.

1 skein of Lion Brand Homespun yarn - Bulky weight 6 oz 185 yds
N (13mm) Hook

as long as you want!

Bulky yarn with N (13mm) hook

Super
Simple
Skinny

Homespun is soft but kinda hard to work with all the nubs and bumps and all so not for a beginner.

Body of scarf
Ch 101

Row 1 Sc in 2nd chain from the hook. Sc across. (100 sts)

Row 2 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across

Row 3 Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc. Hdc across

Row 4 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across

Row 5 ch 1 sc across

Weave in all ends and enjoy!

LTC = Learn To Crochet.
This scarf is great for teaching the basics of crochet. It’s simple enough that you can make it as long as you want by making your beginning chain longer (as long as it’s divisible by 3) You can also make it as wide as you like by repeating the rows until it’s what you like. Then you add the edging and Viola you’re done!
You can use any yarn that catches your eye too this is a great project!

1 skein of worsted weight yarn, 200 - 366 yards (I use caron simply soft)
H (5 mm) hook
yarn needle

this scarf can be as long as you'd like it to be.

this pattern is for learning how to crochet and the gauge isn't important.

sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

Ch 3 counts as 1st dc.
Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc.

*For an added feminine touch you could use a length of ribbon and thread it through the edging and tie the ends in a sharp bow.

Body of scarf Ch 151
Row 1 Sc in 2nd chain from the hook. Sc across. (150 sts)
Row 2 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across
Row 3 Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc. Hdc across
Row 4 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across
Row 5 ch 1 sc across.

Edging, you will now be working all the way around the scarf.
Turn, Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) dc in next stitch. Ch 1. skip next stitch. *1 dc in
the next 2 stitches. Ch 1 skip next stitch. Repeat from * around. The corners
are made by ch 3 instead of ch 1. End with a ch 3 and join in the top of the
beginning ch 3.
Weave in all ends and enjoy!

The beauty of this pattern is that is made for showcasing those beautiful multicoloured yarns we all love .Quite possibly the easiest pattern you'll ever do. Great fun.

You decide what yarn you will use and the size of the hook
.This is what I used;
3 x 50g skeins of jawoll colour
3.5mm crochet hook

This all depends on the yarn you decide to use

Not needed,

all stitches are uk crochet

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-simple-shawl-pattern.html

This is a cute and super-easy headband utilizing the V-stitch. It works up super fast and is a great way to learn to crochet with beads.

Small amount of WW cotton (2 oz. or less), H Hook (US 8.5 mm), approximately 26 6mm beads

This will fit the average head, but you can add or subtract by 3 stitches to adjust it. I made the chain, then sl st it together and made sure it fit my head before continuing.

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Pattern was originally listed on my blog.

Ch 78, sl st to form a ring (make sure it doesn't get twisted)

Row 1: ch 3. pull 1 bead up to hook, ch 1. dc in the same st as the ch 3. sk 2 st. *1 dc in next stitch. pull 1 bead up to hook, ch 1. dc in same space as last dc. skip 2 st.* repeat from * across. sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Weave in ends.

I got tired of my store bought pencil cases breaking, and didn't have the money to keep replacing them, so I decided to make my own pencil case. It's rather easy to make, but it requires some sewing skills. The five pieces are made separately and then crocheted together at the edges. You may want to crochet the top edges shut too. I didn't, but I would advise that you do if you're making it for younger children as the pencils can fall out the ends if you aren't too careful.

One skien of worsted weight cotton yarn. I used Bernat Handicrafter cotton.
Size 7 (4.5mm) hook
8 inch (20 cm) zipper
Piece of cotton fabric
Needle and thread
Sewing machine (optional)

7.5" X 3.5" X 2.5" or 19 cm X 9 cm X 6 cm

5 stitches and 6 rows per inch.

Piece A

Chain 35
Row 1- Sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each chain after. Turn.
Row 2- Sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until work measures 4" (10 cm). Fasten off.

Piece B

Chain 10
Row 1- Sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each chain after. Turn.
Row 2- Sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until work measures 3" (7.5 cm). Fasten off.

Piece C

Chain 35
Row 1- Sc in second chain from hook. Sc in each chain after. Turn.
Row 2- Sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
Repeat row until work measures 2.5" (6.5 cm). Fasten off.

Lining

The lining isn't necessary, but I would recommend making it.

Fold the piece of fabric in half and sew along the sides. Make a rolled hem along the top. Fold the corner down then sew it across 1 1/4" from the point.

Assembly

Slip stitch the pieces together as shown.
Sew the lining inside the case with seams facing down (so that the right side is the side you see).
Sew the zipper on to the top flaps.

Now go show it off to all your friends and family. :)

Shopping for the right button can be a nightmare, if you are lucky you'll find one that costs the earth.

With all the wonderful colours of yarn available it can be really difficult to find the perfect match. Sometimes you need a button that is the same colour you have crocheted with. These quick and easy buttons mean you dont have to hunt for one,because they are hand made you can decide to make them large or small.These buttons are tailor made by you.

Crochet hook,
Darning needle (one with a large eye to thread the yarn through.
10g of yarn

Each button is hand madeby you therefore make them to your specfic needs.

Not necessary,

Stitches used double crochet, trebles .
When filling button ,really stuff it the buttons need to be firm.

A very quick and easy pattern to make beautiful individual handmade buttons, made from yarn.
Stitches used double crochet, trebles .Designer touches at a fraction of the cost.

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/10/easy-buttons.html

Hi,
Most publishers reject designs, made from rare or discontinued yarn. But i made it. Actually, I get really great yarns from Ebay, which are sold at a VERY low price. I prefer to buy cones - more yarn, which is enough for a large project and I can get such yarns as cashmere, angora, silk, bamboo, alpaca. And I am not talking about blends like Bernat has (Cashmere yarn in which only 5% actually are cashmere!), but blends which have at least 50% of wool, angora and so and sometimes you even can get 100% ones! Cotton ones you can get like 5-7 at least 2 lb cones for as low as $25 - and the colors are super bright! If you are making the projects for sale or for present or just for yourself (as long as they are not for publishers) they are SUPER DEALS FOR YOU!

* Linen machine knitting yarn size#30/3 of coral color, which is similar to mercerized cotton yarn #30
* Size 1.5 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Girl size 6

Dur to the uniqueness of the yarn I think the gauge is irrelevant for this project

Front and back are identical

1. Chain 167.
2. Sc into second chain from the hook, ch5, skip ch4, sc into fifth chain. Continue until the end f this row. Turn.
3. Ch5, Picot (1sc, ch3, 1 sc) into the middle of the ch5. Continue until the end of the row. Ch2, 1 dc into last sc. Turn.
4. Ch1, 1 sc into 1st chain. ( ch5, picot into the middle of ch5) until the end of the row.
5. Continue for total of 32 rows. At the end of 32nd row ch42. Finish off.
6. Join yarn at the beginning of this row. Ch47, turn
7. Sc into second chain from the hook, ch5, skip ch4, sc into fifth chain. Continue until the end of the ch47. Continue the main body part according to the pattern until the end of the main body part. Work second sleeve as first sleeve.
8. Continue according to the pattern for total of 21 more rows. Turn.
9. Ch5, sc into the middle of ch5. Continue until the end of the row. Turn.
Edging:
1. Ch8, dc into seventh sc. (ch5, dc into 6th sc) until the end of the row. Turn.
2. Ch6, work 3dtr into first dc. (3dtr,ch5, 3dtr) into each next dc until the end of the row, ending with (3dtr, ch2, 1tr) into 3rd ch. Turn
3. Ch1, 1 sc into first tr. ( Ch7, 1 sc into the middle of Ch5) until the end of the row, ending with last sc into 4th of first ch6. Turn.
4. Ch1, 1 sc into last sc. ( 9sc into next ch7, 1sc into next sc) until the end of the row. Finish off.

Assembling:
1. Sew side edges with sc together.
2. Make the same edging on the bottom of the body, continue rows in circles using sl st.
3. At the end of the shoulders sew one arch of back and one of front togther.
4. Make the same edging at the end of the sleeves.