Are you feeling stuck in a rut? July is officially Anti-Boredom Month, and it’s the perfect excuse to shake things up, try something new, and bring a little joy back into your routine.
Whether you’re stuck inside because of the heat, on a long road trip, or just need a break from the usual screen time, here are some fun and creative ways to beat boredom this month:
🧶 Pick Up a New Craft Project Crochet lovers, this is your time to shine! Try out a new stitch, start a small summer-friendly project (like a cute amigurumi or cotton washcloth), or finally use that skein of yarn you’ve been saving for something special. Not a crocheter? Now’s the time to learn!
📚 Start a Crafty Book Club Combine your love of stories and stitches—listen to an audiobook while you crochet. Or host a weekly meet-up (in person or online) to discuss books and share what you’re making. Two birds, one cozy stone.
🎲 Play with Patterns Challenge yourself with a pattern swap! Pick a pattern completely outside your comfort zone or style. Love amigurumi? Try wearables. Usually stick to neutrals? Go neon! You never know what you’ll discover.
🖍️ Get the Kids Involved Keep little hands (and minds) busy with fun fiber crafts. Finger knitting, pom-pom making, or even letting them choose yarn colors for your next project can keep boredom at bay and create sweet memories.
🌟 Host a “Craft-ternoon” Invite a friend or two over for snacks and stitching. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just good company, creative hands, and maybe a few crochet puns (because we’re hooked on fun).
Remember: boredom isn’t a bad thing—it’s often the gateway to your next burst of creativity. So let’s turn “I’m bored” into “I made this!”
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Arche de Fleurs Plant Holder from SaiASmi – Dreamz in Yarn –
I love my greenies. Waking up to see the green every morning is a serene experience. With this
pattern you can add a spot of color to your little green corner!
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🌸 Crochet Easter Flowers: A Touch of Spring for Your Hooks! 🧶🐣
Spring has officially sprung, and Easter is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate the season of renewal than with a bouquet of handmade crochet Easter flowers? Whether you’re dressing up your home, gifting a sweet spring arrangement, or just adding a pop of color to your craft table, crochet flowers are the perfect project for this time of year.
Why Crochet Easter Flowers?
Crochet flowers are beginner-friendly, quick to make, and endlessly customizable. You can use them to:
Decorate your Easter table centerpiece 🌷
Embellish baskets and gift tags 🎁
Create garlands or wreaths 🌼
Or just enjoy a mindful moment stitching up something bright and cheerful!
Yarn & Color Ideas
For that perfect Easter vibe, go for soft pastels like:
Butter yellow
Mint green
Lavender
Baby blue
Blush pink
Cotton or light acrylic yarns work beautifully, giving your flowers nice shape and detail.
Here are a few easy ideas to get your hooks moving.
Floral Handbag
Materials:
I Love This Cotton worsted weight Yarn:
6 oz MC
2 oz. CC
2 oz. various colors for flowers (each flower uses 6 yards)
Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
36” chain for handle
2 keyrings
Two 7/8” lobster clasps
½ yard matching fabric
Fusible interfacing
Purse measures approximately 12” wide by 9.5” tall by 3” deep
Gauge: 4 hdc = 1”, 3 rows = 1”
Directions:
Row 1: With MC yarn, ch 43, hdc in 2nd ch and each ch across (42 hdc).
Rows 2-9: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, hdc across (50 hdc at end of Row 9).
Rows 10-28: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st.
Row 29: Ch 1, turn, hdc across in BLO.
Rows 30-38: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st (both loops).
Row 39: Ch 1, turn, hdc across in BLO.
NOTE: Rows 29-39 will be the bottom of the purse.
Rows 40-58: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st (both loops).
Rows 59-66: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, hdc across (42 hdc at end of Row 66). Fasten off.
SIDES: (Make 2)
Row 1: With MC yarn, make 7 hdc through keyring.
Row 2: Ch 1, inc first st, hdc across, inc last st (9 hdc).
Row 3: Repeat Row 2 (11 hdc).
Rows 4-7: Ch 1, turn, inc first st, hdc across (15 hdc at end of Row 7).
Rows 8-24: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st. Fasten off.
Fold body of purse in half lay it and sides on paper and trace around to make pattern for lining.
Pin sides to purse – Row 24 of side to Rows 29 and 39 of purse, Row 3 of side to Rows 6 and 60 of purse. Leave rows 1-2 and keyring unattached.
Attach CC yarn at corner where purse Row 29 meets side Row 24. With bottom of purse on top of the side, sc through both thicknesses to attach sides to purse.
Continue in sc across bottom of purse and bottom of side. Turn to attach other side working through both thicknesses.
Continue across the edges of Rows 1-5 (single thickness) with 2 sc in the end of Row 1. Continue across top with 1 sc in each remaining loop of beginning ch.
Continue in sc down the other side in the same manner to attach the second side piece.
FLOWERS:
Make as many flowers as you would like in as many colors as you would like. Each flower uses 9 yards of yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: *Ch 3, 3 dc in sc, ch 3, sl st in same sc,* sk next sc, sl st in next sc,* repeat 5 times (6 petals).
Sew petals to one side of purse (or both sides).
Lay out the pattern piece you created on matching fabric and cut, allowing ½” seam allowance on all sides. Place the bottom of the purse body pattern piece on the fold to create one solid piece for the purse body and 2 side pieces. Cut matching pieces of fusible interfacing. Iron interfacing to wrong side of fabric.
Sew purse body to purse sides and zigzag all raw edges. Place into purse with wrong sides facing and sew in place.
Fold chain in half and attach one lobster clasp to each side. Clip them onto keyrings.
If you have been looking for some spring themed or even summer themed flowers to crochet up quickly, either as small little gifts, or even as appliques to sew onto your clothes, here is a great example to whip up in a jiffy!
The first flowers to poke their heads through after the long, cold winter are always the snowdrops. These crochet snowdrops provide an everlasting reminder of new beginnings and springtime
Arche de fleurs is a minimum sew crochet pattern, that’s quick to make and adds a lovely colorful design to your planters. This is my attempt is at ‘no join’ or ‘no sew’ patterns.
Create beautiful crochet flowers effortlessly with this Cute Crochet Flower Pattern, featuring a simple, easy-to-follow diagram. Perfect for embellishing accessories, gifts, and home décor, this quick project is great for beginners.
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