Saturday, March 27, 2010

Free Party Hat Crochet Pattern






Materials:

2 oz. worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Bikini shown)
Size J crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1 1/4"

Size: Fits an 8-year-old child

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 5 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (6 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join as before (8 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc,  2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 2 dc, join as before (10 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * once, dc in last dc, join as before (13 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, dc in last dc, join as before (17 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * once, dc in last 2 dc, join as before (20 dc).

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice,  dc in last 4 dc, join as before (28 dc).

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc,  dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 6 dc, join as before (31 dc).

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 5 dc, join as before (33 dc).

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc , join as before (34 dc).

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join as before (36 dc).

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, join as before (40 dc).

Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, dc in last 4 dc, join as before (44 dc).

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 4 times, dc in last 2 dc, join as before (50 dc).

Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 5 times, join as before (57 dc).

Rnd 17: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 6 times, dc in last dc, join as before, fasten off (65 dc).

Strap: Ch 50, fasten off. Attach strap to bottom sides of hat as shown.

Weave in ends and party!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Free Loopy Basket Crochet Pattern









Materials:

1/2 oz. worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Size: 2" tall x 3" in diameter

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: (Work this round in back loops only), Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnds 4-6: Working in both loops again, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 7: * Ch 20, sl st in same dc, sl st in next dc, rep from * around, join w sl st in 1st sl st, fasten off (24 ch 20 loops).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Free Mini Basket Crochet Pattern


Materials:

Small amount worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Size: 2 1/2" in diameter x 1 3/4" high (without handle)

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: (Work this round in back loops only), ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 4: Working in both loops again, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, * sk next dc, sc in next dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sk last dc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (6 sc plus 6 shells).

Handle: Ch 22, fasten off. Sew handle to sides of basket as shown (at sc's between shells).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Free Stuffed Toy Bonnet Crochet Pattern







Materials:

1 oz. worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"
Size: Bonnet designed to fit a Disney Club Penguin Puffle, which measures about 4 1/2" tall (plus hair). You can purchase these at some WalMarts, Disney stores or on eBay. They are not very expensive.

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (48 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last 3 dc, join as before (53 dc).

Rnds 5-7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (53 dc).

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, * dc in next 2 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last dc, join as before, fasten off (40 dc).

Row 1: With wrong side (inside) of bonnet facing you and joining rnds at center bottom, join yarn w sl st in 12th dc to right of joining st on Rnd 8, ch 3, sl st in next dc, (ch 3, sl st in next dc) 15 times, fasten off (16 ch 3 loops).

Row 2: Turn work, rejoin yarn w sl st in same dc you just fastened off in, ch 3, sl st in 1st ch 3  loop, (ch 3, sl st in next ch 3 loop) 15 times, ch 3, sl st in same dc the last ch 3 loop of Row 1 is worked in, fasten off (17 ch 3 loops).

Row 3: Turn work, rejoin yarn in same dc you just fastened off in, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch 3 loop, (ch 3, sl st in next ch 3 loop) 16 times, ch 4, sl st in same dc as last ch 3 loop of Row 1 is worked in, fasten off (18 ch loops).

Weave in ends. Enjoy !!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Free Eighteen Inch Doll Sweetheart Set Crochet Pattern









Materials:

2 oz. red worsted weight yarn
1/2 oz. pink worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Size C crochet hook

Size: This set is designed to fit an 18" doll (American Girl Doll pictured).

Gauge: 2 rnds dc with size H hook = 1"

Note: Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Be sure to note hook size changes throughout pattern.

Hat

Rnd 1: With red and size H hook, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (32 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last 2 dc, join as before (42 dc).

Rnds 5-7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 7 (42 dc).

Heart Applique

Rnd 1: With pink and size C hook, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, dc, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off.

Sew heart to front of hat as shown.

Skirt

Rnd 1: With red and size H hook, ch 40, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, dc in each ch around, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (40 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last dc, join as before (53 dc).

Rnds 3-11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 11 (53 dc).

Drawstring

With pink and Size H hook, ch 71, fasten off. Starting at front, center of skirt, weave drawstring through Rnd 1 of skirt. With pink and size C hook, work 2 hearts the same as for Heart Applique. Attach one heart to each end of drawstring.

Necklace

Rnd 1: With pink and size H hook, work one heart the same as for heart applique, fasten off. With right side of heart facing, join pink w sl st in dc to right of ch 3 on right hand side of heart, ch 31, join w sl st in dc past ch 3 on left hand side of heart, fasten off.

Enjoy!

P.S. Happy Valentine's Day !!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Free Girl's Sweetheart Set Crochet Pattern













Materials:

10 oz. red worsted weight yarn
1 oz. pink worsted weight yarn
Size J crochet hook
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc with size J hook=1"

Size: 10/12 girl's (for an 8-year-old)

Notes: Increase=2 dc into 1 dc
Weave in ends as work progresses.

Skirt:

Rnd 1: With red and size J hook, ch 72, join to form circle, ch 3, dc in each ch around, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (72 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (74 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (76 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (78 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (80 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (82 dc).

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (84 dc).

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (88 dc).

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (92 dc).

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (96 dc).

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (100 dc).

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 7 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (107 dc).

Rnds 13-29: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 29 (107 dc).

Drawstring: With pink and size J hook, ch 130, fasten off. Starting at front center of skirt, weave drawstring through Rnd 1 of skirt.

Small hearts (make 2 to attach to drawstring ends):

Rnd 1: With pink and size H hook, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, dc, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off.

Sew hearts to drawstring ends.

Hat:

Rnd 1: With red and size J hook, ch 4, join w sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around,  join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (32 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (42 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (56 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending with dc in last dc, join as before (61 dc).

Rnds 7-11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 11 (61 dc).

Make 1 small heart same as for small heart in skirt pattern and sew to front of hat as shown.

Necklace:

Rnd 1: Work same as for small heart in skirt pattern (do not fasten off).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 3 sp, sl st in sl st, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 3 sp, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, join as before, fasten off.

Join yarn w sl st in top right ch 1 sp of heart, ch 85, join w sl st in top left ch 1 sp of heart, fasten off.

Enjoy!

Saturday, January 16, 2010