I’ve been really focused on crochet lately. Last year, I started my first afghan, and I quickly got hooked (ha ha, get it?) on crocheting afghans! I just finished my 11th afghan last week, and I’m already halfway done with my 12th. Scroll down below to get a glimpse of my most recent afghan.

After I spent over $100 on my first afghan, I realized that I would not be able to keep making them if they cost that much. So, I started looking for cheaper sources of yarn, and I was thrilled when I found bags of yarn at my local Goodwill for about $7. I was able to get enough yarn to complete an afghan for about $30, which was much more reasonable! Of course, since I like to use neon yarn in my afghans, I still end up buying a few brand new skeins once in awhile.

Over at eBay*, I have come up with 9 Ways to Save Money on Knitting and Crochet. I use several of these methods, and I look forward to trying a few more of them! (*I wrote that article as part of a paid collaboration with eBay.)

So, ready to see my most recent afghan? Check it out (you can click on the right side of the photo to scroll through my album):

And here's my 11th #epicafghan – already started on the twelfth! #crochettherapy

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Once you start buying yarn, it can be hard to stop! Lately, I have been buying yarn at Goodwill – I usually get a bag of 7-10 skeins of mixed yarn for about $6.99 (sometimes as low as $3.99, though!). I have a 3-drawer dresser filled to the brim with all my yarn! But since yarn is so pretty, it can be fun to display it in a useful and pretty way.

Over at eBay*, I’ve written about Pretty Ways to Store Your Yarn Stash, so go check out these great ideas! (*I wrote that article as part of a paid collaboration with eBay.)

Here are some of my recent creations (I am addicted to creating stash-busting afghans!):

Finished my 9th #epicafghan last week. This one was 100 stitches wide, so it worked up so much quicker than my previous ones. Still large enough for a twin size bed.

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A closeup of the #epicafghan for @justdiysara

A post shared by Heather Mann (@dollarcraft) on Sep 9, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT

My fourth #epicafghan is finished! Green tones, basket weave crochet stitch with three strands at a time.

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My second epic crochet afghan is done… On to the third!

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If you are a yarn-lover, you know how much fun it can be to buy new yarn… but not as fun as using it up! But what happens when you finish a project but still have a bit of yarn leftover? Over at eBay, I have brainstormed some ideas for how to use up extra yarn: [6 Ways to Use Extra Yarn]

*I am posting this as a part of a paid collaboration with eBay.

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After awhile, Christmas wreaths can kinda start looking the same. Well, don’t get bored just yet, because over at eBay, I have posted a wonderful collection of 11 unique ideas for DIY Christmas wreaths. These aren’t the run-of-the-mill Christmas greenery with a red bow! In this collection you will find a bottle cap wreath and yarn ball wreath (shown above), as well as some other fantastic DIY wreath ideas for the holidays. Go check them out: [11 Unique Christmas Wreath Ideas]

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I remember doing yarn painting projects like this one from Kate at Picklebums when I was a kid. this, however, is a much less messy version that the watered-down-white-glue method of my youth! The secret is using contact paper or another self-adhesive surface. You get all the fun of this classic kids craft without the headaches of the cleanup! It’s a great project for a summer day or for a scouting group. [how to make yarn paintings]

Project estimate:

• Yarn, on hand or $1 and up
• Contact paper, $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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We’ve seen a lot of clever flip flop makeovers over the years, but this one just might be the best! Jess from Make & Do Crew combined flip flop soles with cotton yarn for a light-airy pair of slippers that is perfect for summer! For this project you might even want to “splurge” on a $3 or $4 pair of flip flops instead to get a more sturdy foam sole to work with. [how to make crocheted slippers with flip flop soles]

Project estimate:

• Flip flops, $1 and up
• Yarn, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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Got yarn scraps? Turn them into Easter decorations! Over at Blitsy, Meghan shows how to turn your odds and ends of yarn into these adorable pom pom bunnies. You can also use the same basic method with different features to make a variety of other animals or creatures. They will look so cute decorating your Easter baskets or tucked into your spring decor!  [how to make pom pom Easter bunnies]

Project estimate:

• Yarn, on hand or $1 and up
• Felt, on hand or $1
• Beads, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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We LOVE the subtle gorgeous look of this heart wall hanging, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Jesica at Classic in Gray used several different colors and textures of yarn and a simple knot-tying technique to create this look. You’ll be amazed at how little effort it takes to makes something with such a big impact! [how to make a heart wall hanging]

Project estimate:

• Dowels, on hand or about $3 and up
• Yarn, on hand or $3 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Chic, easy, and inexpensive, this twig and yarn brooch from Journey into Creativity is definitely our kind of project! The tutorial is in Greek, but the pictures do a great job of demonstrating the project. The blog post is about brooches, but you could also adapt this project to make hair clips, necklaces, and more. You could even use the yarn-wrapped twig bundles to embellish decor projects like picture frames and jar candles! [how to make twig and yarn jewelry]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, on hand
• Yarn or string, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Jewelry findings, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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These boho-chic rop baskets look like something you might see in a fancy boutique, but they are actually a very cheap and easy DIY! Over at I Heart Organizing, Aniko shares the how-to for this simple project, which uses just a couple of basic supplies. All you need it rope, hot glue, yarn, and a little patience! [how to make rope and tassel baskets]

Project estimate:

• Rope, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand
• Yarn, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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