13 tempting crochet homewares you must make

These special touches turn a house into a home and don't take hours to make. You'll be spoilt for choice deciding which project to make first.
From coasters to cute cup cozies, there's a tempting homey touch to suit every style here.
1. Nesting bowls
Whether you're looking for a home for buttons, for loose change or for candy, there's no better place than this set of three colourful and pretty nesting baskets.
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2. Oven gloves
There's something really special about making those essential items in your home yourself - why shouldn't your oven gloves be beautiful as well as useful?
3. Crochet moose wall decor
Who can say no to this?
4. Whale tissue dispenser
Have fun with the little things in life, like your tissue boxes. You'll have a whale of a time making this cover - and it's not hard. Get your instructions here.
5. Soap dispenser with cozy
Even the humble act of washing your hands can be jazzed up with crochet - take a look at this soap dispenser with a special owl-themed cozy.
6. Crochet lamp shade cover
This would look very pretty in a nursery or children's room.
7. Octopus coffee warmer
Just when you thought you'd seen it all, along comes this extraordinary pair of octopus coffee cozies. We love their 'seen it all' expressions.
8. Candy baby blanket
It's hard to imagine anything cuter than this especially sweet baby blanket, which would look equally gorgeous on the back of a chair or made into a fun pillow.
9. Massage soap saver
If you love having a good old scrub in the bath or shower, you'll adore this clever soap saver with inbuilt cluster stitches to give you a bit of a massage. Choose a worsted weight cotton yarn for a non-scratchy exfoliation.
10. Comfy cushions
A home isn't a home without a clutch of cushions - try these chevrons for a bold take that could be from an upscale designer shop.
11. Jam jar covers
These clever covers turn everyday jam jars into a fun talking point, and a colorful receptacle for tea bags, coffee, flour, sugar and more that you'll want to keep on display.
12. Crochet floor rug
You can make this one your own -- either an area rug that covers an entire room or a floor rug for an entryway.
13. Hot water bottle cover
Nothing says home like snuggling up on the couch with a hot water bottle. This lovely crochet cover adds the finishing touch.
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