Crafts Features

9 quick craft projects

Got an hour to spare and feeling creative? Get inpired with these quick and easy craft projects curtesy of CutOutandKeep

Baby blue elephant

Who can resist this cute and cuddly toy with his cheeky smile and endearing eyes? He only takes 200g of the softest Aran yarn and a little bit of time and patience to create. Worked all in moss stitch, you can make him in just a weekend

Comic book cushions

Make your own comic book cushions

Crochet a bobble bag

My flatmate is forever saying I need a bag for all the yarn and equipment strewn around our flat, so I came up with this gorgeous solution. Of course, it's not only great to keep your crochet stuff in order, it's big and sturdy enough to tote around as a day bag

Crochet a cosy hot water bottle cover

This design challenges the rather frumpy image of a hot water bottle cover! Now you can keep snug without compromising your street cred

Crochet a cushion cover

Here, I've woven a basic mesh with fabrics to achieve a net-like texture. Adding fabrics and fibres of your choice will enable you to match it to your own surroundings

Crochet a stripey 'Sam' jumper

Simple stripes of double crochet and trebles combine for this sweater. Make it in jolly stripes of three shades for a comfy classic your little one will wear again and again

Crochet an Olivier cardigan

Your little girl is bound to look angelic in this little top. There's a band of really quick and simple motifs around the hem and the rest of the top is worked in just trebles. Complete the pretty look with a clever scalloped edging and neck ties

Easter craft idea 1: Nesting instincts

Make an Easter nest

Easter craft idea 2: Circle of life

Home made Easter wreath