Top five bite-size crochet projects

Crochet has made its way back into popular crafting culture with a vengeance. Whether it's the flexibility of stitch, or because it only requires one needle, crafters and creatives alike are picking up their crochet hooks and making some really innovative and beautiful items. Here's a selection of projects that you can start now to have ready in time for Christmas or just to keep idle hands busy on quiet school nights. The bite size quality of these projects is perfect for those who like to feel a sense of completion after a couple of hours work.

Colourful decorations from Lucy at Attic 24. Lucy has a way with colours and these jewel-like baubles could be used on the Christmas tree or strung up on a twig branch any time of year.

Floral garland by Liane at Petite Fee, you'll need to translat this one. A crochet garland is ideal for beginners to put their practice granny squares, hearts or flowers to good use. Simply attach the separate pieces to the crochet string as Liane describes.

Snowflakes again from the talented Lucy at Attic 24. Try your hand at these delicate winter accessories. You could string these up in a garland, hang them from the ceiling or wear them as a brooch - even after Christmas has been and gone.

Christmas lights for the Make:Craft blog. These beauties were designed by Jean Herman and photographed by Hanneke Sieben. You'll have to sign into Revelry to get access to this pattern.

Sail Away wall hanging from Jacquie at Bunny Mummy blog. With an in-depth step by step tutorial, you'll be making gifts for all the kids in your life. This style of wall hanging could be applied to all kinds of themes from hearts to flowers.