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Fabric Crochet Patterns

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These fabric crochet patterns offer you many different ways to use up your scrap fabric stash. Whether you're looking for a small, quick project or a more challenging design, you'll find plenty of options to choose from. Enjoy!

Free Patterns for Fabric Bags and Purses to Crochet

Fabric Crochet Tote BagFabric Crochet Tote Bag -- Photo © Amy Solovay

There are many different materials you can use for crocheting tote bags and purses. While you can certainly create lovely bags using yarn, some of the sturdiest bags are crocheted using fabric strips. Fabric bags aren't just utilitarian; they can also be stylish and beautiful too.

Pictured at left: A fabric crochet tote bag you can crochet from a free pattern posted on our website. The sample bag is made using batik fabrics in blues, greens, oranges and pinks. The look of the bag changes dramatically if you crochet it using other colors and prints; you could have so much fun experimenting with different fabrics for use in this pattern.

See Also: Free Tote Bag Patterns | Free Bag and Purse Patterns

Patterns for Crocheting Rugs Using Fabric

Crocheted Rag RugCrocheted Rag Rug -- Photo © Amy Solovay

Fabric rugs can be crocheted in a variety of styles. The technique is well-suited for making country style rug designs, but you can do plenty of other styles too -- traditional, contemporary, and more.

Pictured at left is a small rag rug you can crochet using a free pattern available on our website.

Fabric Crochet Necklace Patterns

Fabric Crochet Necklaces With Wire-Wrapped Glass PendantsFabric Crochet Necklaces With Wire-Wrapped Glass Pendants -- Photo © Amy Solovay

See Also: Free Necklace Patterns | Free Jewelry Patterns

Crochet Flower Coaster Pattern

Flower Coaster Crocheted Using Strips of Cotton FabricFlower Coaster Crocheted Using Strips of Cotton Fabric - Photo © Amy Solovay

Fabric strips crochet up nicely into thick, cushy coasters. As far as fabric crochet projects go, this one's reasonably quick and easy; it's a flower-shaped coaster with lots of style. If you'd rather use it as a trivet, it would work well for that purpose also.

See Also: Free Coaster Patterns | Free Flower Patterns

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