Love to knit but need some cool new ideas for projects? DIY crochet projects are so adorably cute, but not all are created equally. If you are looking for creative crafts to crochet, we found some of the best step by step tutorials for home decor, fashion and gifts around. From bows to toys, to fashion and accessories, you will want to start making these for Christmas and birthday gifts now. What better presents to give friends than something you made by hand? Some of these are our favorite ideas to make and sell, too! Think Etsy shop. Even if you are new to knitting or just looking for some quick and easy knitting patterns that will not consume all your time? Try these awesome knitting ideas for some cool new projects to try. Simple patterns that make super gifts and creative home decor, you can have fun with these and make them oh so quickly, too. Forget spending weeks and weeks making your next knitting craft, much less months. These 38 ideas offer a little something for everyone, from fun yoga socks to crafty hats to delicate and delightful rugs to add charm to your home decor. Easy to follow, step by step instructions and tutorials show you exactly how to make these awesome knitted projects, so you can truly just enjoy your knitting and not have to worry so much about whether it will turn out. Happy knitting!
Easy Knitting Ideas
1. Anything Knit Pouch
I’ve made all sorts of DIY crochet bags and realized I’d only done one knit bag pattern. How crazy is that? So I found this pattern for a lovely little knit pouch the other day. This is a small pouch that would work well to throw in your summer bag to hold little things that you don’t want flying around inside of your purse. You could even use it in the bathroom as your primary makeup case! If you have a hard time getting rid of makeup, and you end up with a ton of it (like me), this might be a bit small, but it’s great for so many things! Also, this is a super little DIY gift project, all you need is a little yarn, some knitting needles and a little know how. The glasses case and makeup bag/ change purse are wonderful DIY gift ideas because they are one size fits all. Perfect for busywork while you are watching TV or listening to music. You can make quite a few in a short amount of time for extra gifts this holiday season.
2. Cute And Easy Knitting Loom Cowl
chill in her throat and ears, so I decided to make her an elegant knitted scarf with for Christmas. She loves my hand knitted DIY gifts and brags to everyone at her church group how her niece is and an excellent knitter, of course, that leads into she learned it all from me, but that’s ok with me. She’s going to love this so much because it’s a bulky knit that could double as a pillow on a long journey. She can wear it around outside and its cloth so it’s not uncomfortable inside either. I recommend this 100%, you will not be disappointed.
3. Easy Knit Dishcloth
chill in her throat and ears, so I decided to make her an elegant knitted scarf with for Christmas. She loves my hand knitted DIY gifts and brags to everyone at her church group how her niece is and an excellent knitter, of course, that leads into she learned it all from me, but that’s ok with me. She’s going to love this so much because it’s a bulky knit that could double as a pillow on a long journey. She can wear it around outside and its cloth so it’s not uncomfortable inside either. I recommend this 100%, you will not be disappointed.
3. Easy Knit Dishcloth
I love my natural bath potions and I like to make DIY knit or crochet washcloths out of hemp or burlap. These make excellent gifts and will not be under appreciated by anyone. They are super easy and are the hight of luxury. Everyone everywhere thinks these are fab if they don’t? Check their pulse. 
4. Honeycomb Pop Basket
This morning, I decided to make a DIY craft knit basket as a gift for my Grandmother. This is a simple bucket pattern that has bubble sides and accented with built-in handles. The cool thing about this pattern is that you don’t have to line the bag or cover the interior. This yarn is from Joann’s Fabric Store, where you can always use your app coupons. I found these coordinating Murano yarns that looked awesome. The bag is fairly deep which makes it the perfect size for an overnight stays. This is an adorable DIY Christmas gift for teens, also a birthday present you can knit. Make a few of these darling bags, they are sure to be adored.
5. Knitted Stool
Everyone I’ve ever made these for loves them, they have such an Earthy feel and with the cold slowly creeping up on us, there’s really nothing better than the thought of hot chocolates, fires, onesies, snuggles and a cute new knitting project to keep you busy and warm. I managed to find this free pattern for my newest obsession: The DIY knitted stool! This amazingly cozy-looking puffy stool is like the love-child of footstools and slippers that look like they’ll give your rear end and ankles a big ol’ comforting hug!
6. Treasure Pouch
This is a super little DIY gift project, all you need is a little yarn, some knitting needles and a little know how. The glasses case and makeup bag/ change purse are wonderful DIY gift ideas because they are one size fits all. Perfect for busywork while you are watching TV or listening to music. You can make quite a few in a short amount of time for extra gifts this holiday season.
7. Easy Fold Over Slippers
Everyone I’ve ever made these for loves them, they have such an Earthy feel and with the cold slowly creeping up on us, there’s really nothing better than the thought of hot chocolates, fires, onesies, snuggles and a cute new knitting project to keep you busy and warm. We managed to find this free pattern for our newest obsession: slipper boots! These amazingly cozy-looking boots are like the love-child of socks and slippers that look like they’ll give your feet (and ankles) a big ol’ comforting hug!
8. Quick And Easy Cat Hat
My Mom is always getting a chill in her throat and ears, so I decided to make her an elegant knitted hat for Christmas. She loves my hand knitted DIY gifts and brags to everyone at her church group how her daughter is and an excellent knitter, of course, that leads into she learned it all from me, but that’s ok with me. She’s going to love this so much because it’s a bulky knit that could double as a pillow on a long journey. She can wear it around outside and its cloth so it’s not uncomfortable inside either. I recommend this 100%, you will not be disappointed.
9. Vintage Knit Tie Headband
These DIY knit headbands are an excellent idea if you need to do a number of gifts in a short amount of time. They so remind me of old Seventeen Magazine from the 1970s. They are excellent gifts and everyone will get a lot of use out of them as well.
10. Easy Cozy Cowl
I saw this elegant DIY knitted cowl neck scarf on Pinterest and immediately thought about my Aunt. Aunt Hazel is always getting a chill in her throat and ears, so I decided to make her an elegant knitted scarf with for Christmas. She loves my hand knitted DIY gifts and brags to everyone at her church group how her niece is and an excellent knitter, of course, that leads into she learned it all from me, but that’s ok with me. She’s going to love this so much because it’s a bulky knit that could double as a pillow on a long journey. She can wear it around outside and its cloth so it’s not uncomfortable inside either. I recommend this 100%, you will not be disappointed.
11. DIY Finger Knit Rope Trivet
Do you love easy knitting ideas? This diy finger knit rope trivet idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the knit rope trivet. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Flaxandtwine has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
14. Extra Chunky Gratitude Blanket
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This extra chunky gratitude blanket idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Favecrafts for the complete recipe.
15. Knitted Shopping Bag
Knitted Shopping Bag – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Weareknitters’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. DIY Finger Knit Boot Cuffs
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the knit boot cuffs. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Thekurtzcorner has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Knitted Terrarium Hanger
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this knitted terrarium hanger idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Pampowersknits at the link.
18. Cute And Easy Knitting Loom Cowl
, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Flamingotoes to see every step.
19. Knitted Towel Topper
Themakeyourownzone nailed it with this knitted towel topper idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the knitted towel topper. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Themakeyourownzone for the complete recipe.
20. Knitted Apple Hat
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this knitted apple hat idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Littleredwindow’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Knitted Baby Blanket
Ever crave a fun DIY? This knitted baby blanket idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Blog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Garter Ridge Hoodie
I have always loved fun crafts, and this garter ridge hoodie idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Web at the link.
23. Cozy Ribbed Scarf
This cozy ribbed scarf idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Ladybythebay to see every step.
24. Warmest And Bulkiest Knit Blanket
Why make it complicated? This warmest and bulkiest knit blanket idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the bulkiest knit blanket. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Mamabee for the complete recipe.
25. DIY Knit Hedgehog Mittens
DIY Knit Hedgehog Mittens? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Mom’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Hand Knit Daisy Stitch Washcloth
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Nourishandnestle has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Aspen Mountain Knitted Bag
From a quiet night in to a full house, this aspen mountain knitted bag idea works if you love easy knitting ideas. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the mountain knitted bag. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Mamainastitch at the link.
28. Knit Ampersand Wall Decoration
Try this knit ampersand wall decoration idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Onesheepishgirl to see every step.
29. Knitted Headband
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This knitted headband idea really shows what a clear how-to should look like. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
30. Knitted Soap Socks
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31. Alpaca Beehive Hats
Around here, this alpaca beehive hats idea disappears fast whenever I make an easy tutorial. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Thenewcrafthouse’s full tutorial for all the details.
32. DIY Knit Pumpkins
Looking for handmade goods that actually works? This diy knit pumpkins idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Livedan330 has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
33. Knitted Make Up Bag
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this knitted make up bag idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the make up bag. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Classiceliteyarns at the link.
34. Pretty Kitty Cat Hat
This pretty kitty cat hat idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Littleredwindow to see every step.
35. Knitted Door Curtain
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this knitted door curtain idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Flaxandtwine for the complete recipe.
36. Chunky Finger Knit Pillow
Chunky Finger Knit Pillow, and it is a good one. Just an easy tutorial, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the finger knit pillow. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Designsponge’s full tutorial for all the details.
37. DIY Tasseled Love Pillow
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Flaxandtwine has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
38. Charming Cushion Cover
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this charming cushion cover idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Thecraftygentleman at the link.
39. Finger Knit Infinity Scarf
Put this finger knit infinity scarf idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Bhookedcrochet to see every step.
40. Knitted Pouf Stool
Credit where it is due – Pickles really delivers on a fun DIY, this knitted pouf stool idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Pickles for the complete recipe.
41. Knitted Baby Booties
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this knitted baby booties idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the knitted baby booties. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Smallfriendly’s full tutorial for all the details.
42. Toddler Sweater
Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This toddler sweater idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Pickles has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
