DIY home textiles: crochet homewares

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Do it yourself

“From washcloths to cushion covers, tea towels and cosies – the possibilities are endless. Plus, you get the added benefit of having complete control over the material, colour and texture.”

I’ll be the first to admit that I am an absolute fiend for home textiles. I have a collection of tea towels that is unapologetically larger than it needs to be, and I will not hesitate to add to it in future.

But have you ever considered making your own? From washcloths to cushion covers, tea towels and cosies – the possibilities are endless. Plus, you get the added benefit of having complete control over the material, colour and texture.

I've been crocheting since I was about 10 years old, and it doesn’t matter how long I put the tools down for, whenever I pick it up again it’s like I never stopped. It’s a muscle memory skill similar to riding a bike, and my love for it has never wavered.

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2021, I decided to put pen to paper and convert my favourite crochet projects into patterns that anyone could enjoy for themselves.

This included a number of homewares projects – which incidentally are a great place to start for beginner crafters because they’re generally worked in straight rows or squares, and easy-to-master stitches. Plus, the only thing you need to get started is some yarn and a crochet hook.

So whether you’ve got some secret crafting skills hiding away, or you’re a seasoned pro who wants to merge your love of crochet and homewares together, below are some of my favourite home-inspired crochet projects to get you started.

Homewares meets crochet

I’ve always preferred crocheting homewares projects to more complicated pieces like clothing or Amigurumi (if you don’t know what this is, please Google – they are adorable!).

Maybe it’s because these projects are more straightforward and mindless, which I find is more therapeutic – one of the main reasons I love to crochet so much. Or maybe it’s being able to bring my love of homewares to life with my own hands. I’m going to say both!

Cushions

Cushion covers seem like they would be difficult to crochet, however they would be deceiving you.

They are generally worked as two separate pieces in a square, rectangle or circle, and then crocheted around each side. Or like my Harlow throw cushion pattern below, in one long piece and then seamed down each side with a flap at the top secured with buttons.

Being a larger project they’re definitely an investment in terms of time, but the result is so worth it.

Harlow Throw Cushion Crochet Pattern

$7.00

tea towels

As I’ve already admitted, tea towels are a real weakness of mine when it comes to homewares. So it was a no brainer for me to create a pattern for one.

Tea towels are one of the easiest textiles to crochet as they are essentially just rows repeated to your desired width and length.

You can also get super creative with the type of stitch you choose to run with and create a whole range of different textures – like the waffle effect in my York tea towel pattern below.

York Tea Towel Set Crochet Pattern

$7.00

Christmas Decorations

This is a crochet niche I get really excited about. I adore Christmas – it’s hands down my favourite time of the year – and while it is during summer here in Australia, that doesn’t mean you can't get a little cosy with some crochet to mark the occasion.

Crocheting Christmas decorations can be a little more fiddly than other homewares projects, but overall they can be just as quick to whip up and they’re so worth it for the cute-factor!

Whether you’re looking to create your own textile wreath or custom tree ornaments, there’s bound to be a project to get you hooked.

Pro tip: they also make great gifts (my friends and family have probably received more than they would have liked).

Surrey Mini Wreath Crochet Pattern

$7.00

Norfolk Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

$2.00

summary

There’s so many possibilities to get your hands dirty with some yarn and a crochet hook to craft your own homewares.

You really don’t need many materials or skills to get started, and you could be adding your own personal touch to your home decor in no time.

You can check out all of my downloadable crochet patterns that include detailed instructions and video tutorials here.

But be warned, first-timers – this hobby is highly addictive!

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