Crochet a colorful pair of washcloths by working the tentacle stitch in both rounds and rows. You can use this unique stitch to create many other easy projects such as shawls, blankets, rugs, table mats and more. This e-pattern was originally published in the Summer 2013 issue of Crochet! magazine.

Size: Square: 10" x 10". Circle: 10" in diameter. Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size H/8/5mm hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Keep dish towels neatly at hand with two quick-to-stitch hanging holders that double as pretty kitchen accents. This e-pattern was originally published in Crochet Around the Home.

Size: 1 1/4" x 11 1/2"; 2 1/2" x 12 1/2". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size H (5mm) hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 8" across not including hanger or towel.

Skill Level: Average

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 10" x 10 1/4" not including towel.

Skill Level: Average

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 8" x 10 1/2" not including towel.

Skill Level: Average

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 8 1/4" x 9 1/2" not including towel.

Skill Level: Average

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 8 1/2" long not including towel.

Skill Level: Average

Ultra-lacy motifs accented with delicate picots comprise a light and airy table topper evocative of fine tatted heirlooms, but requiring much less work! This e-pattern was originally published in More Table Runners in Half the Time!

Size: 12" x 49 1/2". Made with size 3 crochet cotton thread and size D (3.25mm) hook.

Skill Level: Easy

This towel topper combines crochet and plastic canvas into a darling turkey towel topper. Size: 7" across.

Skill Level: Easy

This is a good take-along project to make while traveling. Good, attractive pot holders sell well at bazaars. Size: 6 1/2" square.

Skill Level: Beginner

Crochet this pair of heartwarming pot holders for that special someone you love. Size: 9" square.

Skill Level: Easy

Six colorful variations on a theme comprise these bright pot holders, stitched with size 10 thread and size 7 steel hook. Size: 5" x 5".

Skill Level: Beginner

Use size 10 cotton thread to crochet an appealing watermelon coaster. Size: 4 1/4" across.

Skill Level: Easy

Add color to your picnic! Size: Place Mat: 12" x 19". Coaster: 5" across. Napkin Ring: 6" around.

Ruffled and pretty, this quick-to-stitch dishcloth is nevertheless equal to the task of your tough dishwashing chores. This e-pattern was originally published in 2-Hour Dishcloths.

Size: 10 1/4" x 10 1/4". Made with medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn and size H (5mm) hook.

Skill Level: Beginner

Add a candy-colored edging to this super-quick and easy bobble-stitch dishcloth worked in alternating single and treble crochet stitches. This e-pattern was originally published in 2-Hour Dishcloths.

Size: 10" x 10". Made with medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn and size H (5mm) hook.

Skill Level: Beginner

Crochet a beautiful white tablecloth using size 10 thread. Size: 52" square.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Transporting holiday dinners will be easy with these festive Crochet 'n' Weave casserole carriers. Size: Set includes Rectangular carrier: fits 9" x 13" casserole. Round carrier: fits 2-quart round baking dish with cover. Pie plate carrier: fits 9 1/2" pie pan.

Skill Level: Easy

Crochet 'n' Weave a winter wonderland using worsted weight yarn. Size: After weaving, Place Mat: about 12" x 16". Hot Pad: about 7 1/2" square.

Skill Level: Easy