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Indoor plants occupy a special place in every home. They help you be closer to nature and are the second wind of any room. But what if your favorite flowers simply refuse to grow in your living conditions or have unrealistic demands?

Crochet hand toy “Octopus”

Crocheting toys for your beloved baby is a great activity for a mother on maternity leave. There are many advantages here: a distraction from everyday, sometimes monotonous, worries, the opportunity to discover new creative talents, creating beautiful and,

Crochet violets

Delicate violets for true connoisseurs of indoor plants. Lovers of blooming flora and all kinds of miniature plants, as well as neat compositions from natural materials, will not only rejoice at the sight of this flower, but will enjoy it for a long time

Crochet educational cube

From the first years of a child’s life, many parents take the choice of toys for him seriously.The toy should be safe, interesting and contribute to the baby's development. You can not only choose and buy a toy in the store, but also make it your own

Crochet sunflower

A positive sunflower in a pot will decorate any room and make every day radiant! This is an excellent holiday souvenir or just a sign of attention to loved ones, which they will certainly appreciate. Agree, such a gift is not only

Vest – crocheted mesh

Vests are now the trend of the season. And you can be sure that they will not quickly give up their positions. This is a very convenient and versatile thing. Those who are not yet very experienced in the practice of knitting can, without a doubt, begin making such an item

Iris flower made of threads

Spring is coming, and many of our readers are already in a spring mood. I want something light and beautiful. Hence the question for our dear needlewomen: shouldn’t we make a flower with our own hands?!

Packaging with a rose for a bottle of wine

Often, as a gift or when visiting, we choose a bottle of good wine. For gourmets of this ancient drink that has not been lost in modern times, such a gift will be a joy. Or maybe it will be suitable for someone’s collection (this is for those who have

Round rug – cape “Strawberry marshmallows”

Rugs that are crocheted are a fairly common thing, and are crocheted by almost everyone who is interested in knitting. But even in this manufacturing process you can find your own highlights and interesting things. For example, if you need a housewarming gift or a so-called

Basket made of tied cord for gift wrapping

Often, various baskets are used for gift wrapping, which, if desired, can be made with your own hands. There are as many basket ideas for making “containers” for gifts as you like, however, not every one of them is suitable for making the container you need.

Mittens with voluminous flowers

Mittens for the winter period are practically irreplaceable. Everyone in our climate zone knows this. And in addition to practical benefits, fashionistas and needlewomen want to make this accessory also beautiful. And here your imagination can run wild. Mittens

Crochet applique “Spring mood”

With the onset of warmer weather, you want to diversify your wardrobe with bright and rich colors. After all, very soon you will have to be outside more often, enjoying nature and lush green vegetation. Children will go out to the playground, settle in sandboxes,

A small gift for a big holiday

Gifts don't always have to be big. You can crochet a cute coffee cup stand for any occasion. This will require threads of five colors. Designations: - double crochet - dc, - single crochet - sc, - half double crochet with

Baby elephant made of multi-colored threads

How to make a baby elephant from multi-colored fluffy threads for a child? To anyone who is wondering whether they should take up hand knitting, we can only advise one thing: it definitely is. After all, this is a very exciting and useful activity.

Crochet Santa Claus

Both adults and children love New Year's celebrations. At this time, it is customary to decorate your home with toys and Christmas tree branches, as well as place figures of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden near the Christmas tree. A figurine of Santa Claus can be bought in a store or on sale

Bird amigurumi – Red from Angry Birds

Modern children are not fans of Winnie the Pooh or Cheburashka, but of angry birds and other heroes that they see in their gadgets. In this master class we will crochet Red the bird, the strong-willed, purposeful leader of the Angry Birds. He will become

Tube scarf with 3D applique

Snoods, scarves, shawls, capes and other indispensable accessories for the cold season equally coexist in fashion. A “zest”, or rather a whole bunch of grapes, will help you stand out from the crowd, attract all the attention of socialites and remain unique.

Crochet monkey

The Monkey is the patron saint of the upcoming 2016 according to the Chinese calendar. Therefore, the closer the holidays are, the more people flock to stores to buy souvenirs depicting this funny animal. And we suggest not to rush shopping, because

Warmer for a mug “Snowman”

Warmer for a mug “Snowman”, crocheted. An ordinary mug can be decorated with a knitted warmer. Such decoration will even bring benefits. A knitted heating pad will warm your hands holding a hot mug and also protect your hands from overheating. For

Crochet autumn jacket for a 3 year old baby

A warm and soft crocheted autumn jacket for a baby will be an excellent solution for walks in the cold season. The elastic band, made with embossed columns, will reliably protect the child’s neck and arms, and, thanks to the practical dark color, the jacket

How to decorate a sweater with lace

Crochet lace has been and remains one of the most beautiful and sophisticated ways to decorate any item of clothing. With their help, you can even breathe new life into a long-bored blouse or a damaged sweater. This decoration would be great

Christmas tree toy “Knitted ball”

You can make an interesting and unusual New Year's decoration yourself with the help of desire, a small amount of free time and a simple set of necessary materials. To make a “knitted ball” you will need: Gray thread

How to crochet a blue rose

It's cold outside, and a knitted flower for a hat will be a great addition to your outerwear. Knitting such a rose is quite simple, you only need a little yarn, and it will give the hat a special originality and uniqueness. Knitting technology: Flower

Crochet peacock applique

Beautiful knitted decoration for children's clothing! Crocheting a peacock is very simple. This is a bright and unusual addition to any sweater, knitted dress or tunic. For knitting it is necessary to use the natural colors of this bird - blue, yellow,

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