Easy Crochet Jewelry

One of my favorite things to crochet is jewelry. Combining beads with crochet or just forming crochet stitches into necklaces, bracelets or earrings really allows your creativity to soar.
You don’t need to know any fancy stitches or techniques to try this. The basic crochet stitches like chain, slip stitch, and single crochet can get you [...]

Ice Cream Cone Earrings

Summer may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a little of it with you in your next beading project. Try these crystal ice cream cone earrings. They’re very easy to make and only require a few materials.
Earlier this year I wrote a step-by-step article for this craft over at eHow.com featuring [...]

Stringing 101

If you’re new to beading and jewelry making, stringing is probably one of the easiest techniques to try. You don’t need a lot of special equipment and the possibilities for creative design are endless.

Calm Your Knitting Fears

I’ve been crocheting for over 35 years now, but for the longest time I avoided knitting. I’d tried it as a child and didn’t get the hang of it, so I gave up. Then I tried it again as a young adult and also gave up after a chosen project turned into a pile of spaghetti yarn in my lap.

Knit Two Mittens At Once

As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, I’m planning to attempt the two-socks-at-a-time on circular needles as described in Antje Gillingham’s book Knitting Circles Around Socks. Although I still haven’t gotten there yet (too many half-finished projects clamoring for completion), I sat down down to make a pair of mittens for my son [...]

Knit and Crochet for Valentine’s Day

Knit or crochet a heart for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day Charm Bracelet

A simple Valentine’s Day beaded charm bracelet makes a great gift for yourself or a friend. It is also a quick project, and perfect if you are new to beading. The main techniques used are making wire loops and working with jump rings.

Vanna’s Choice Knitting and Crochet Contest

Don’t put away your needles and hooks yet. There’s still time to enter the second annual Vanna’s Choice Knitting and Crochet contest.

New Year Craft Resolutions

It’s a new year and for me that means trying something new. Lately I’ve found myself practicing more knitting than crochet, but that’s probably because I’ve been crocheting for 35 and only recently taught myself to knit (after several false starts over the years), so right now knitting feels new and exciting. I’m eager to [...]

Welcome to Knit and Crochet!

Welcome to the Knit and Crochet section of Creative Mind and Hands. I’m your host, Catherine Chant. I’m looking forward to sharing my love of these crafts with you. I’ve been crocheting for 35 years and it’s been my number one craft for as long as I can remember. In recent years, I’ve taught myself [...]