16 Popular crochet items to make

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Looking for a new fun make? Here are 16, fun and popular to make crochet item patterns that should keep your hooks flying!

Popular crochet items to make

We’ve all been there – countless hours on Pinterest, Etsy or Ravelry searching for THE perfect pattern and not necessarily finding it! I’ve teamed up with some of my crochet besties to bring you a selection of the most popular crochet items their audiences like to make! To keep it semi brief! we have all taken a different category and are sharing them with you as part of our Jingle in July Blog Hop Event. Every day from the 24th – 31st July a different designer will host a a category of designs and they will be featured and available at 50% off for 24hrs ONLY to check out the different categories head over to the blog posts below.

24th July Designer Picks – Sunflower Cottage Crochet

25th July Gifts for the Home – Classy Lady Yarnworks

26th July Quick Gifts – High Desert Yarn

27th July Crochet Fashion – Ambassador Crochet

28th of July Gifts for Me – Crochets by Trista

29th July Bestsellers – Popular Items to Crochet see below

30th July Winter Accessories – Cosy Rosie UK

31st July One Skein Makes – Green Fox Farm Designs

Popular crochet items to make for kids and babies

I have few really small children in my family at the moment so I generally crochet for children on commission, however, they are a very popular category of crochet items to make.

Dinomite Dinosaur – Green Fox Farm Designs

This super cute dinosaur hat comes is a real fun make for kids and adult’s – I’ve seen them myself! To grab your copy head over to Ravelry or Etsy

Paige’s burp cloth – Sunflower Cottage Crochet

If you have ever spent any amount of time with a baby then you know that an unlimited supply of burp cloths is essential! Paige’s burp cloth is a super fun, practical and popular crochet item to make that you can grab on Ravelry and Etsy

Ava Grace – baby blanket – Ambassador Crochet

There are never too many blankets and I personally believe that everyone should have at least one handmade blanket especially for them. What better way to start than with your own classically beautiful baby blanket. The Ava Grace Baby Blanket is a classic make with an intricate edge that you can find on Ravely and Etsy

Popular crochet items to make for Home

Home and accessories crochet patterns are always popular in Facebook groups and online communities, so it would be wrong not to feature a couple here. Check out these fun and popular crochet items to make for home.

Wheat Heart Wall Hanging – High Desert Yarn

I loved this design when Joanna was hooking it up, so I’m super excited that she has included it here. This gorgeous wall hanging will make a beautiful addition to any room. Grab your copy of the Wheat Heart Wall Hanging from Ravelry or Etsy

Don’t expletive Die plant cosy – Classy Lady Yarnworks

The potty mouth in me loves this, but also I CANNOT keep plants alive so I feel a little seen and also like I absolutely need this in my life! Get your copy of the Don’t F*****g Die plant cosy on Ravelry and Classy Lady Yarnworks

Running Rings around Granny Teapot Cosy – Cosy Rosie UK

Do you like tea? If you have a teapot, then you need this cosy, and if you don’t have a teapot you need to get one so you can have this cosy! If you see yourself with this cosy like I do, you can grab a copy on Ravelry and Etsy

Accessories and Gifts

Accessories are another popular category of crochet items to make as they cover a wide selection of projects, skills and gift giving opportunities, like the patterns included below.

Sweet Stripes Book & Tablet Sleeve – Green Fox Farm Designs

The Sweet Stripes Book & Tablet Sleeve is another fun, practical and popular design from Lisa at Green Fox Farm Designs. To grab your copy of the pattern head over to Ravelry or Etsy

Crochet Stuff Project Bag – Classy Lady Yarnworks

The Crochet *Stuff* Project Bag by Classy Lady Yarnworks is another favourite design. Although pink isn’t my thing I immediately loved everything about this tote style bag design. If you do too, you can grab your copy of the pattern on Ravelry and Classy Lady Yarnworks

Pearl Infinity Cowl – Crochets by Trista

This simple stylish Pearl Infinity Cowl is a great gift make and definitely on my list of future wips! The infinity style coupled with the elegant stitch pattern and colour are gorgeous. Get your copy of the Pearl Infinity Cowl on Ravelry and Etsy

Shawls, Scarves & Wraps

Shawls, scarves and wraps are one of my favourite types of crochet item to make, so of course they are included in this roundup!

Robin’s Scarf – Sunflower Cottage Crochet

The Robin Scarf from Sunflower Cottage Crochet, is a super simple but classic scarf pattern that will look amazing in any colour. Grab your copy of the Robin’s Scarf pattern on Ravelry and Etsy

Really Really Wanna Wrap – Cosy Rosie UK

The Really Really Wanna Wrap is one of the first designs that introduced me to Cosy Rosie UK. A gorgeous granny ripple wrap pattern, grab your copy on Ravelry and Etsy

Shanae – Me n My Hook

Shanae is a simple one skein rectangle shawl/wrap pattern. It works up quickly and looks amazing in solids, ombre or stripes! To find out more, hit the image below, or grab your copy on Ravelry or Etsy

Brioche Bun Scarf – High Desert Yarn

Who doesn’t love a puff stitch and a bit of fringe! That’s what you’ll find in the Brioche Bun Scarf by High Desert Yarn. I love the colour of this scarf, but I can also see that it would look amazing in a deep rich grey or maybe red. Grab your copy on Ravelry or Etsy

Popular Garment Patterns to crochet

Garments don’t have to be difficult to make, or just for babies! Check out these gorgeous sweater patterns that are popular to make.

Madi Cardi – Crochets by Trista

Check out the gorgeous Madi Cardi below. I love the vertical stripes and how the sleeve looks as if there is no seem! To grab your copy of the pattern head over to Ravelry or Etsy

Odyssey Cardigan – Ambassador Crochet

I love the lacy repeat of the Odyssey Cardigan by Ambassador Crochet. This cardigan pattern will be great for summer, or for nights on the town! Grab your copy on Ravelry and Etsy

Key West Pullover – Me n My Hook

My first pullover, a definite favourite design and great beginner garment make, the Key West Pullover is size inclusive, reversible, works up quickly and has minimal seaming/sewing! To find out more about the pattern hit the image below, to grab a copy of the pattern head over to Ravelry or Etsy