Fill your house with handmade love with these 13 free crochet patterns

So often, people who crochet make the assumption that the craft is only good for afghans, scarves, hats, sweaters and baby clothes. If you take some time to look beyond the ordinary and think outside the box, though, the possibilities for crochet are far vaster than originally thought.
Some very creative people have made crochet patterns for all kinds of decorations, stuffed animals and household products. Often, to take on the projects, all you need to do is learn how to follow the pattern and, maybe, a new stitch. Check out these crafty things you can make for your home with a hook and some yarn.
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1. Amigurumi cactus — how-to video by Flying Mio
Decorate your home with some cacti that never need to be watered and will never die. All you need to know are the basic chain and single crochet. Watch Flying Mio's video tutorial below to see how to make them:
2. Mason jar covers — free crochet pattern on Fondrari.
For table decorations that create some great ambiance, crochet mason jar covers and place a candle inside. Little Monkeys Crochet offers a number of free patterns, and the covers can turn any jar into a candle holder, a vase or even a pencil container.
3. Square baskets — free crochet pattern on Soulmade Blog
Square baskets can be great in a bathroom or kid's room for placing toiletries or toys. Ribbon yarn is recommended for this project to get the "chunky" feel.
4. Crocheted lampshade — free pattern on Solstrikke
With a wire frame for a lampshade, you can create your own shade by using a variety of stitches.
5. Crocheted floor pouf  free pattern on MJ's Off the Hook Designs
Does your family ever run out of sitting space or footstools? Make some of your own by crocheting these floor poufs. The designer recommends using Bernat chunky cotton yarn, which is new on the market. If you can't get your hands on that, you can substitute crocheting with three strands of yarn instead.
6. Crocheted tutti-frutti potholders  free pattern on Heart Handmade UK 
Potholders are a must if you do any sort of cooking. With the pattern for tutti-frutti potholders, you can have a cheerful kitchen while you cook and bake.
7. Crochet pillows  free pattern on Jo-Ann
Often, finding the perfect pillow for your family room can be quite the challenge. Making your own lets you choose the exact color, size and pattern. By varying up the number of strands with which you crochet and the stitches you use, you can create a plethora of different looks.
8. Flowers  free pattern on Evanescence Crochet 
Crocheted flowers can be used to decorate your home or give as a present.
9. Crocheted pillow covers  free pattern on Leelee Knits
Leelee Knits also offers pillow cover patterns done in a basket weave stitch.
10. Crochet place mat — free pattern on Little Monkeys Crochet
Can't find the perfect place mat? With Little Monkeys Crochet's free pattern, you can combine your own colors to create place mats that perfectly complement your kitchen colors.
11. Crochet leaves and acorn garland  free pattern on Jo-Ann
Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, and you can make your own homey decorations with free patterns online.
12. Crochet basket — free pattern on Make & Do Crew
If you love to do crochet and knitting, you know how helpful it is to have all your yarn and supplies together. Make & Do Crew offers a pattern for a basket using twine for the yarn and an old leather belt for the handles. The finished product is perfect for containing your crafting supplies.
13. Crochet bathmat rug  free pattern on Stoneface Creations
Using just the single crochet and the puff stitch, this bath mat gives a personal touch to your bathroom decor.
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Whatever the need, whichever room, crochet can be adapted to create the item you need. How wonderful to have a hobby that can be so practical!
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