Crochet for Your Home: Curtains, Décor, Rugs, and More!

Crochet is similar to knitting or lace-making because it's also a needlework craft. Instead of knitting needles, it uses a crochet hook as its main tool along with some sort of fiber to make the product. Usually, crafters use crochet thread or yarn. However, it's possible to crochet with a variety of different materials, including fabric remnants and twine.

Both crocheting and knitting use a lot of yarn, and both can be used to make similar projects. For example, blankets can be either knitted or crocheted. However, a knitted blanket will look and feel very different when compared to a crocheted blanket. And it's easier to learn to crochet and quickly build up enough skills so that larger projects can be completed. Once you learn a few of the basic stitches, which include the chain stitch and the slip stitch, you can start working on projects.

Crochet lends itself very well to a wide variety of projects, including home décor items. Everything from curtains to rugs, blankets, plant hangers, and wall hangings can be made using crochet techniques. And crochet projects don't just work with one kind of design style: You'll find crochet patterns in styles from modern to rustic.

• Beaded Net Curtains: Based on the linen stitch, these curtains are simple yet glamorous.
• Big Bold Chevron Curtain: Although designed as a valance, this pattern is easily adapted to make a longer curtain.
• Block in Blocks Curtain: Crochet can be used to craft modern-looking home decor.
• Crocheted Curtains: Start by measuring the windows where the curtains will hang so that the pattern can be adjusted to create curtains in the needed sizes.
• Daisy Valance: Crafters will need three balls of yarn and one size 6 steel crochet hook for this project.
• Lacy Hearts Curtain Pattern: Perfect for windows where privacy or light control isn't a concern, this lacy valance adds instant style.
• Blocking and Crocheting a T-Shirt Yarn Rug: Blocking is needed for larger crocheted rugs to help them lay flat.
• Bubble Gum Accent Rug: This stylish pattern can be crocheted in colors to match anyone's home and is simple and modern.
• Crochet a Gorgeous Mandala Floor Rug: Start this circular rug by making a magic ring.
• Crochet Rag Rug: This project begins by tearing old fabric into strips.
• Easy Crochet Rug Pattern: This project calls for chunky yarn and large crochet hooks to create a cozy, oversized piece.
• Free Crochet Rag Rug Pattern: This rug is colorful and interesting and upcycles old T-shirts and other items most people have lying around their homes already.
• How to Crochet a Rag Rug With Fabric Scraps: Beginners should have great luck with this simple pattern.
• How to Crochet: Chunky Hexie Crochet Rug Pattern: Four stitches are used to make this visually appealing rug.
• Pink Doily T-Shirt Rug: Using crochet techniques and a single color of fabric, it's possible to make a lacy-looking rag rug.
• Rag Rug Tutorial: A large crochet hook is suggested for this project.
• Trendy Oval Pom-Pom Rug: Featuring an unusual texture, this rug is a great twist on more traditional crocheted rug patterns.
• Beginner Chunky Crochet Basket Pattern: This chunky pattern provides an unusual look, and the pattern is simple enough for beginner crocheters to execute easily.
• Color Block Crochet Basket Pattern: These baskets provide a stylish storage solution.
• Easy, Modern Crochet Storage Basket: Free Crochet Pattern: Baskets are great crochet projects because everyone always needs more storage space. This basket pattern includes a video tutorial, making it easy to follow.
• Simple Crochet Mini Basket Pattern: This small basket is a great project for a new crocheter.
• It's Not Macramé! Make This Plant Hanger Using a Different Technique: These on-trend planter hangers are made using crochet.
• How to Crochet a Flowerpot
  : This crocheted flower pot can be hung directly on exterior walls.
• Simple Crochet Cable Stitch and Lapsang Blanket Pattern: It's possible to make this blanket after mastering just one crochet stitch.
• How to Crochet a Beginner Fall Throw Blanket: Contrasting bands of stripes add a modern look to this simple-to-make blanket.
• Basic Throw Pillow: Throw pillows purchased at decor stores can be expensive and generic. This free pattern can be customized so that you can make pillows that perfectly match your color schemes.
• Yarn Wall Hanging DIY Tutorial: Easily customizable, this wall hanging is a great way to bring handmade style into a space.
• Boho Crochet Coasters: These coasters are a stylish, unusual way to raise a home's style profile.
• Easy Crochet Coasters: Great for Beginners! Try these simple coasters if you're looking for a good first project.
• Checkerboard Blanket: Blankets are a classic use for crochet techniques.