Crochet may summon up images of calm old ladies making hats and scarves, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With increasing numbers of young people picking up the craft, and an increasingly trendy audience, there’s now all manner of patterns and ideas to try out.
Called knitting’s “cool and funky little sister” by Samantha MacNally in the Guardian, crochet seems to be here to stay among the young. So why not pick up your hook, grab some wool, and try out one of the funky projects listed below?
Monster feet slippers
Slippers are a brilliantly fun make, and monster feet make them even more so. What’s not to love about brightly coloured, woollen toes? Mix and match each foot to add even more of a funky vibe.
Viking beard
Combine a helmet with a knitted beard to give yourself a Viking makeover! It’s an ideal project for school dress-up days, and even more fitting to don for a fancy-dress party. This pattern involves a knotted beard which gives an almost macrame effect to the project, making it all the more fun as you stretch to mix and match skills.
Sheep scarf and slippers
A scarf and slippers are fairly traditional as far as crochet projects go. Make them look like sheep, however, and you’ve got yourself a much more unusual offering.
Fancy making a more standard scarf? Specialist sites such as Wool Couture stock crochet kits here so that you can get started without the hassle of gathering materials.
Christmas tree hat
You won’t find any crochet kits for this creation which involves a cone-shaped hat made with green wool to look like a tree. Decorate it with brightly coloured yarns to add the finishing touches to this festive headwear. Why not add LED lights for some extra festive cheer?
Fringed feathers
These are normally made using macrame but would be easy to crochet instead. With a wide range of coloured yarns at your fingertips, you can make these feathers as bright as you desire. It’s an easy make that’s ideal for brightening up a room.