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Free Party Hat Crochet Pattern

2010-03-27T19:19:00.000-07:00

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!

Free Loopy Basket Crochet Pattern

2010-03-09T06:58:00.000-08:00

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!

Free Mini Basket Crochet Pattern

2010-03-02T15:35:00.000-08:00

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!

Free Stuffed Toy Bonnet Crochet Pattern

2010-02-12T18:26:00.000-08:00

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 !!

Free Eighteen Inch Doll Sweetheart Set Crochet Pattern

2010-02-02T18:47:00.000-08:00

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 !!

Free Girl's Sweetheart Set Crochet Pattern

2010-01-26T08:33:00.000-08:00

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!

Free Snow Trees Crochet Pattern

2010-01-16T07:46:00.000-08:00

Here's the link to my snow trees pattern: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/223889_free-snow-trees-crochet-pattern

Enjoy !!

Free Baby, You're a Star Cradle Purse Crochet Pattern

2010-01-15T19:11:00.000-08:00

Materials:

1 oz. white worsted weight yarn

1 oz. turquoise worsted weight yarn

Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

This purse is designed for a 6" doll. The one in the picture was purchased at WalMart in the doll/toy section.

Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.

Rnd 1: With white, ch 22, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of next 17 chs, 6 dc in last ch, working along opposite side of ch, dc in next 17 ch, 6 dc in last ch, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (48 dc).

Rnds 2-6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 6 (48 dc).

Rnd 7: (Work this round in front loops only). Join turquoise w sl st in 1st dc of Rnd 6, ch 3, 2 dc in same dc, * ch 1, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 8: (You'll now be working in both loops again). Join white w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 7, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 9: Join turquoise in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 8, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending with ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 10: Join white w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 9, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 11: Join turquoise w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 10, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 12: Join white w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 11, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in same ch 1 sp, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch 1 sp around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (16 shells).

Drawstrings (make 2):

With turquoise, ch 65, fasten off.

Star (make 3):

Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, * ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, hdc in next ch, sl st into ch 4 ring, rep from * 4 times, fasten off (5 points).

Finishing:

Sew one star to front of purse as shown. Starting at equal and opposite sides of purse, weave drawstrings through Rnd 11, attaching one star to end of each drawstring before knotting the ends of the drawstrings together.

Enjoy !!

Baby, You're a Star Cradle Purse

2010-01-13T21:30:00.000-08:00

Finished...at last !!

Free Five-Pointed Star Crochet Pattern

2010-01-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

Here is the link for this free pattern:

http://www.orble.com/free-fivepointed-star-crochet-pattern/

Free Star Motif Crochet Pattern

2009-12-31T19:44:00.000-08:00

I've published the pattern for this star here:

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/221127_free-star-motif-crochet-pattern

Enjoy !!

Free Spring Butterflies Crochet Pattern

2009-12-25T21:15:00.000-08:00

Each butterfly requires a small amount worsted weight yarn and size H crochet hook

Yellow Butterfly (2 1/2" tall)

Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 7, trc, ch 2, trc, ch 6, sl st in ch 4 ring, fasten off (first wing complete). For antennae, (reattach yarn in ring, ch 5, fasten off) twice. For second wing, attach yarn in ring past second antennae, ch 6, trc, ch 2, trc, ch 7, sl st in ring, fasten off.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Green Butterfly (2 1/4" tall)

Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 5, trc, ch 1, trc, ch 1, trc, ch 5, sl st in ch 4 ring, fasten off (first wing complete). For antennae, (reattach yarn in ch 4 ring, ch 4, fasten off) twice. For second wing, reattach yarn in ch 4 ring past 2nd antennae, ch 5, trc, ch 1, trc, ch 1, trc, ch 5, sl st in ring, fasten off.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Free Stuffable Snowball Crochet Pattern

2009-12-22T19:45:00.000-08:00

Materials:

Small amount white worsted weight yarn

Size H crochet hook

Ornament hanger

Small toys or candies for stuffing

Size: 3" tall

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

Rnd 4: 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, join as before (18 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (18 sc).

Weave in ends. Stuff snowball with small toys or candies. Attach ornament hanger to top of snowball. Hang on tree. Enjoy!

My Crocheted Sunflower Purse

2009-12-20T22:07:00.001-08:00

Free Character Purse Crochet Patterns

2009-12-15T21:44:00.000-08:00

Cookie Monster Purse Crochet Pattern (changes for Elmo below)

Materials:

1 oz. blue worsted weight yarn

Small amounts black and white worsted weight yarn

Size H crochet hook

Size K crochet hook

1 medium snap w sewing thread to match yarn

Size: 5" in diameter

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

Note: Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Sides (make 2)

Rnd 1: With size H hook and blue yarn, 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 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, dc in last 3 dc, join as before, fasten off (57 dc).

Eyes (make 2)

Rnd 1: Holding 2 strands white together and with size K hook, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join w sl st in 1st sc (6 sc).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around, join as before, fasten off (12 sc).

Pupil: With black and size H hook (using only 1 strand of yarn), ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, fasten off (6 sc).

Finishing: With matching yarn, sew pupils to eyes as shown, one towards top of eye and the other towards bottom of eye. Sew eyes to top of one side of purse as shown. Hold wrong sides of purse together and with a long length of blue yarn, sew together through both loops of both pieces, leaving about 18 dcs free at top for opening.

Strap: With one strand blue and Size H hook, ch 72 (or adjust ch to fit child), fasten off. Sew to sides of purse as shown.

Sew snap to top inside of purse. Do not sew in snap if you are making this purse for a child under 3.

Changes for Elmo

Additional materials needed are orange worsted weight yarn (small amount), small amount fiberfill stuffing, and stitch marker

Work the sides and strap the same as for Cookie Monster, but in red. Eyes are worked the same, but sew both pupils to centers of eyes. And, add nose as follows:

Rnd 1: With Size H hook and one strand orange yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join rounds, mark end of each rnd with st marker (6 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Stuff with fiberfill stuffing.

Rnd 6: Sc dec over 1st 2 sc and over each of next 2 sc around, fasten off (6 sc).

Stuff with additional fiberfill if needed. Flatten nose into round ball.

Finish the same as for Cookie Monster purse, sewing nose below eyes as shown.

Enjoy!

My Sunny Day Purse

2009-12-11T16:15:00.000-08:00

Girl's Crocheted Pink Rose on White Purse

2009-12-06T23:02:00.000-08:00

My Crocheted Red Rose on Black Purse

2009-12-05T08:24:00.000-08:00

My Crochet Promise

2009-11-17T23:26:00.000-08:00

Gund Make a Promise Puppy.

Free Peppermint Swirl Square Crochet Pattern

2009-11-17T17:48:00.000-08:00

I designed this granny square double-thick, as I plan to (someday!) make a rug from the squares.

Materials:

1/2 oz red worsted weight yarn

1/2 oz white worsted weight yarn

Size K crochet hook

Size: 5 1/4" square

Note: This pattern is worked holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout.

Rnd 1: With 2 strands white, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, then (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off (12 dc plus 4 ch 2 sp).

Rnd 2: Holding 1 strand red and one strand white together, join yarn w sl st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join as before, fasten off (24 dc).

Rnd 3: With 2 strands white, join yarn w sl st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join as before, fasten off (36 dc).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Free Sunflower Motif Crochet Pattern

2009-11-14T18:26:00.000-08:00

Materials:

Small amounts worsted weight yarn in yellow and brown

Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Size: 4 1/2" in diameter

Rnd 1: With brown, 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: Ch 3, * sk 1 dc, sl st in next dc, ch 3, rep from * around, join w sl st in 1st sl st, fasten off (12 ch 3 loops).

Rnd 4: Join yellow w sl st in 1st ch 3 loop, * (ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) in same sp, sl st in next sl st, sl st into next ch 3 loop, rep from * around, joining w sl st in 1st sl st at base of beg ch 3, fasten off (12 petals).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Where to Purchase Wooden Clothespin Dolls and Stands

2009-11-14T15:31:00.000-08:00

Here is where you can purchase wooden clothespin dolls for your crafting needs: http://www.americanwoodcrafterssupply.com/wooden-products/doll-clothespins.htm

Free Ballerina Clothespin Doll Crochet Pattern

2009-11-13T17:46:00.000-08:00

Materials:

Small amount pink worsted weight yarn

Size H crochet hook

Wooden clothespin doll with stand

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Rnd 1: Ch 7, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in same ch and in each ch around, join w sl st in 1st sc (7 sc).

Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join as before (7 sc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, 5 dc in same sc, 6 dc in next sc and in each sc around, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off (42 dc).

Right arm: Flatten top of dress with joining rounds in back and front of work facing you. Join pink w sl st on right-hand side between Rnds 1 and 2, ch 7, fasten off.

Left arm: Sk 3 sc to left of right arm and rep as for right arm, except ch 8 rather than 7, fasten off.

Note: Work the arms in a skin tone rather than pink if you prefer.

Tie arms together above head.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Why I Love Herrschner's

2009-11-11T18:04:00.000-08:00

I just got my new crochet afghan kit that I recently ordered from Herrschner's. I received it in less than a week, and my order was right-as always. I can't wait to order again!

Here's what I bought:

I hope to start the kit soon!

Yellow Scrapghan in Progress

2009-11-10T14:06:00.000-08:00

Hope to start on row 2 soon. I'm crocheting this in lengthwise (vertical) strips.

Free Stylish Clothespin Angel Crochet Pattern

2009-11-09T16:43:00.000-08:00

Materials:
Small amounts worsted weight yarn in black and white
Size H crochet hook
Wooden clothespin doll with stand

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Rnd 1: With black, ch 7, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around, join w sl st in 1st sc (7 sc).

Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join as before (7 sc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same sc, 2 dc in next sc and in each sc around, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (14 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * around, join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4, fasten off (14 dc plus 14 ch 1 sp).

Right wing:
Fold piece flat with joining rounds in back and front of work facing you, join white w sl st in side of Rnd 1 sc on right side, ch 5, trc, ch 1, trc, ch 1, trc, ch 5, sl st in same sc, fasten off.

Left wing:
Sk 3 sc to left of 1st wing and join white w sl st in next sc, rep as for right wing.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

See you soon with more pics of the yellow scrapghan. I think I'll do a few of these angels in brighter colors, too, and share the pics with you since the black doesn't show up well in the photo.

Thanks for visiting!

Yellow Scrapghan Update

2009-11-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

I got a few more motifs joined to the afghan last night. I plan to make this in strips, then crochet the strips together. The way that I am joining the motifs into strips is by holding the right sides together, joining the yarn through the corner ch 2 sps of both motifs, then sl stitching through back loops only of both motifs across the 4 center dc, then ending with a sl st in the next corner ch 2 sp, fasten off.

I'm not sure how large I will go yet with this afghan, but I've drawn a general diagram of how I will put the afghan together.

See you soon with more pics!

I haven't found any colors that look bad in the centers yet. I am just ruling out white, since I want this piece to be colorful.

Free Hexagon Motif Crochet Pattern

2009-11-06T18:56:00.000-08:00

Hi, everyone! I started this yellow scrapghan for my daughter last night. Here is the motif pattern I'm using. I'll post more pics of the afghan in progress soon. I hope to get a few more motifs done tonight.

Materials:
Small amounts worsted weight yarn in any color for Color A and yellow for Color B
Size K crochet hook

Size: 3" motif

Rnd 1: With Color A, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, remove hook from work and insert in top of ch 3, reinsert hook into dropped work and pull yarn through to form beg popcorn, ch 3, * 4 dc in ring, remove hk from work and insert into 1st dc of 4 dc group, reinsert hook into dropped work and pull through to form popcorn, ch 3, rep from * 4 times, join w sl st in 1st ch 1 directly past beg popcorn, fasten off (6 popcorns plus 6 ch 3 sp).

Rnd 2: Join Color B (yellow) w sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp and in each ch 3 sp around, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off (24 dc plus 6 ch 2 sp).

Enjoy!