Make a simple crochet bowl with this chunky t-shirt yarn and my free pattern. You will love it!
I’m a huge fan of simple crochet projects! I like to feel like I’ve accomplished something cute in a hour or so. This is my new favorite, and one bowl can be made in about 30 minutes. That’s awesome!
Making a crochet bowl is the perfect project for beginners because you only need to know a few basic stitches.
They make great gifts! I’m planning to make little sets of 3 for Christmas gifts this year. Handmade gifts are the best!
You can read about how to make your own t-shirt yarn in an earlier blog post of mine. It’s a great way to recycle old shirts and turn them into something fabulous!
For this project I wanted to try Lion Brand’s new Fettuccini yarn. It’s a great alternative to making your own t-shirt yarn. I bought it at Joann’s, but it doesn’t seem to be available at all of the locations yet.
No Joann’s near you and no old t-shirts? You can find more t-shirt yarns available on Amazon right here.
I’m not an expert at all, so I’ll just explain it like I would if you were sitting next to me having a cup of coffee and crocheting. {That sounds nice!}
Gather a couple things…
- T-shirt yarn {handmade by you or from the store}
- Size P-15 crochet hook
- scissors
Start by making a chain…
- Chain 3
- Slip stitch into the first chain you made to create a ring. {photo 1 & 2}
- Chain 1
- Single crochet 8 into the center of the ring.
- Chain 1
- Single crochet in each stitch – You’ll single crochet 16 for the round. {photo 3}
- Chain 1
- Single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet 2 times in the next stitch and repeat the pattern for this row. You’ll single crochet a total of 24 for this row. {photo 4}
This pattern creates a bowl super fast!
- Chain 1
- Single crochet around for two rows and it will look like the photo above.
- Single crochet around for two more rows {4 total} and it will look like this photo.
- Slip stitch into the next stitch.
- Trim away the extra yarn and you’re done.
I think it makes the cutest little crochet bowl ever…if I do say so myself! 
Make a bunch…I’m really loving it in grey!
Looking for more simple crochet patterns? Well, you’re in luck! I’m all about simple and these are some of my favorites…
- Crochet Heart Pattern
- Crochet Simple Flower Pattern
- Crochet Shamrock Pattern {with video}
- or you can always make Pom Pom Flowers or learn how to make a bowl from doilies!
Have fun!
Have you ever made any storage containers from yarn? I’m thinking about a square basket next time…we’ll see how that goes.
~Kim
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Hi Kim,
I love these little bowls and I think I am now inspired to crochet! I did a little search for t-shirt yarn and have not found these pretty colors you have here. Can I ask if that robin’s egg blue color is from Joann’s as well?
Hi Amy!
Thanks! The blue came from Joann’s, but they seem to have a varied selection at each store. Most of their locations don’t carry it…which drives me crazy! It’s best to check a super-sized Joann’s…that’s where I found it. Have fun! Their addictive!
~Kim
Where did you find the metal/aluminum size P crochet hook?? What brand is it?? I love the bowl. I want to try to make some.
Thanks for sharing!!
I found it at Joann’s, but I’ve only seen them in one of the locations. 🙂 You can find another size P hook by clicking on the link in the supply list. I hope that helps! Have fun!
~Kim
Beautiful bowls! I guess there is a little mistake in the description of the second single crochet row… First was 8 sc in the ring, then you write sc in each sc to get 16 stitches, so it must be 2 sc in one stitch I suppose?? Now off to get some of my husbands old t-shirts 🙂
I wondered about this too… I wish there was an answer to confirm.
Yer the pattern didn’t work for me so I did a magic ring and followed the stitch count and then when I got to the bit you mentioned 2 sc in each stitch and then continued following it.
hey Kim! These bowls are awesome! I don’t suppose you know the name of the yarn colours you used? I spent about an hour last night trying to choose colours of zpagetti yarn and ended up just buying one colour for now 🙂 decided to finish one project before I think about starting another :p
Hey Claire!
I just checked to see if the label was on my yarn, but it’s missing. I wish I could help you out!
~Kim
I have never crocheted before and I was able to make this (with a little basic help from YouTube). I’m hooked! Your tutorial was amazing!! Thank you! Any advice for making the larger sizes?
i just started crocheting and made your little bowl. Do you have a pattern for a larger bowl like the pretty blue one in your picture?
I would love patterns for the larger ones too. I think a set of three would make a great gift for someone!
Hi! You are the sweetest person! I love this bowl pattern! I live in a small town so I don’t have access right now and I mean RIGHT NOW, ( I’m very impatient and when I want to make something I want to have everything like yesterday, lol) to buy the t-shirt yarn to make this bowl so I will look at your directions to make my own! I’m like you, I like to see a project finished in a short period of time! Yes, it would be nice to sit down and have a cup of coffee with you and see all the beautiful things you have made! I’m so very glad I found you! Keep on creating and Happy Holidays from Oklahoma!!!! Thank you, Beth Ann Anderson
Thanks so much, Beth Ann! I sooo appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. I love know you’ve enjoyed it!
~Kim