Go beyond the granny square

Easter is almost here and I want to make my little girl an Easter bunny instead of buying one.  The Lion Brand website has a really cute one which I think I will make for a baby shower girl. But for my girl, I want more like a miniature bunny- maybe even two or six.

I might take my little egg pattern and add some long ears and a fluffy tail to make a bunny. It definitely needs to be palm size because she really loves small toys right now.

Animals always take a little longer. The basic body isn’t that hard but it’s all those other parts that can take some time. I think I still have plenty of time to whip up a few bunnies. At least I hope so.

If you are checking the Christmas list and realize you are a few gifts short, then there is still time to crochet something up. Here are some fast crochet projects to help fill that list with a handmade gift.

Christmas candy dish

Christmas coaster

Five minute crochet Christmas bell

Santa little helper ornament

Bookmarks, dishcloths, and amigurumis are also fast patterns to look for when trying to crochet a last minute gift. There’s still plenty of time to get crocheting on gifts for those on your list.

I was hoping to hold off on putting a Christmas tree up this year but find I’m wanting to have it up as soon as possible. I have never had a tree skirt but would really like to make one for Christmas this year. There is a pattern in Crochet World for one that is really cute but might just try free forming one.

When I’m looking for inspiration, I search Google images for ideas. It’s a great way to get several ideas at a glance. It’s also a faster method to find something close to what you have in mind for a crochet project. This year I will probably keep it pretty basic since I need to whip it up in a hurry. Next year I will try to do one with more style.

Here are a few free Christmas tree skirt patterns that look fun for either this year or next -

White skirt with holly

Round ripple tree skirt

Poinsettia tree skirt

Elegant Christmas tree skirt

Old fashioned tree skirt

Caron crochet Christmas tree skirt