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Free Easy Crochet Jar with Lid Pattern β Great Stash Buster!
This crocheted jar or pot with a lid is a fantastic way to use up those extra bits of yarn from other projects. Itβs a unique and versatile item thatβs perfect for selling at craft fairs or gifting to friends and family. The finished jar can hold small trinkets, potpourri, loose change, cotton balls, or even hide your stash of secret snacks! The crocheted jars add a touch of handmade charm to any space. With endless possibilities for color combinations and personalization, you can easily tailor each jar to suit different styles and occasions. The pattern includes detailed instructions for making the jar, lid, and the decorative flower and leaf elements. You can mix and match colors or experiment with different yarn textures to create one-of-a-kind designs. Add a pop of color with bright flowers or keep it subtle with neutral tonesβeither way, the result is a beautiful, functional piece that showcases your crochet skills. Whether you’re looking for a quick, creative project or something special to add to your craft table, this pattern is a must-try! I am not including the patterns for the leaf or the flower on this page as it’s already very long. You can use either of the buttons below to read those patterns. Clicking either button opens a new page. You won’t lose this one. Flower Pattern Leaf Pattern The entire pattern for the jar, lid, leaves and flower are all free to read on this website and are ad-supported. If you would like to buy and print the pattern, you have a few options. You can purchase the pattern on KraftiNook, in my Shopify shop, Etsy and Buy Me A Coffee shop. Love the free patterns? You can say thanks in a couple of ways. You can read more about how you can Support My Work by clicking that link or make a small donation and Buy Me a Coffee. ππΌ That is a website where you can make a one time donation as a thanks. If you donβt want or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn (less than a standard ball) Size E/ 4 (3.5 mm) to size C/2 (2.5 mm) crochet hook (for 1 stand of yarn) Size G/6 (4.25 mm) or smaller crochet hook (for 2 stands of yarn). If you can’t find a 4.25 mm hook and 4.5 will do. It’s not that much bigger. Tapestry needle Stitch marker (optional) Gauge It isn’t really important with this project. Make sure to maintain tension throughout the project so the lid fits correctly. See the Hints and Tips section for more information on hook size. The Pot or Jar Ch 2 (make the first chain large enough to fit in all the stitches for Round 1) Round 1: 12sc around. Do NOT join. The following rounds are worked without joining. Round 2: Sc in first sc of previous round. 2sc in the next stitch. *Sc in next stitch. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Place stitch marker. (18 sts) Round 3: *2sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (24 sts) Round 4: *3sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (30 sts) Round 5: *4sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (36 sts) Round 6: *5sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (42 sts) Round 7: *3sc. 2sc in the next stitch. 2sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (54 sts) Round 8: *5sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (63 sts) Round 9: Sc around in the back loop. Round 10: Sc around. Round 11: *8sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (70 sts) Round 12-15: Sc around. Round 16: *8sc. Sc2tog over the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (63 sts) Round 17: Sc around. Round 18: *7sc. Sc2tog over the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (56 sts) Round 19: Sc around. Round 20: *6sc. Sc2tog over the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (49 sts) Round 21-25: Sc around. Sl st in next st. Break yarn. Work in ends. More of My Stuff On Etsy The Lid Ch 2 (make the first chain large enough to fit in all the stitches for Round 1) Round 1: 12sc around. Do NOT join. The following rounds are worked without joining. Round 2: Sc in first sc of previous round. 2sc in the next stitch. *Sc in next stitch. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Place stitch marker. (18 sts) Round 3: *2sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (24 sts) Round 4: *3sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (30 sts) Round 5: *4sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (36 sts) Round 6: *5sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (42 sts) Round 7: *3sc. 2sc in the next stitch. 2sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. (54 sts) Round 8: Sc around in the back loop. Round 9: *16sc. Sc2tog * Repeat from* to * 2 times more. (51 sts) Round 10-11: Sc around. Sl st in next st. Break yarn. Work in ends. Hints and Tips The tighter your stitches the more solid and stiffer the fabric you create. I suggest that you use the smallest hook you can use comfortably to make the pot and lid. I used as small as a 2.5 mm hook but it was TIGHT. I don’t Read more
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Crocheted Pumpkin Beanie Hat β FREE Jack o’ Lantern Crochet Pattern
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, there’s no better time to crochet a fun and festive beanie to keep you warm. This pumpkin beanie (or toque) is the perfect project to get into the fall spirit. Whether you’re heading out for a pumpkin patch adventure or just cozying up with your favourite latte, this hat is sure to become your go-to accessory for chilly weather. The design features a whimsical green stem at the top, capturing the playful essence of the season. You can also take it a step further by adding optional felt embellishments like a cute nose, eyes, and mouth to give your beanie a jack-o’-lantern twist. With the freedom to personalize it, you can wear a pumpkin on your head that matches your style and personality! Donβt worry if youβre newer to the art of crochetβthis pattern is easy to follow and comes with plenty of helpful photos along the way. Whether youβre making it for yourself, a friend, or as a gift for a pumpkin-loving family member, this project is as enjoyable to make as it is to wear. Grab your hook, settle in with a cozy blanket, and letβs make something magical for the autumn season! If you would prefer a PDF printable version of the pattern, you can download it for a small fee from a number of places. In particular, my site here β Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Beanie – Jack-o-latern Hat. You can also get it at a number of other online book retailers such as Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Creative Fabrica and Etsy. I also added it to my Buy Me A Coffee shop. You can see it here – Halloween Pumpkin Beanie – Halloween Hat – Jack-o’-lantern Toque If you enjoy this pattern and my other free online knitting patterns, please consider making a small donation or helping me out by visiting my Help Support My Work page. If thatβs not possible, thatβs totally fine too! Even sharing this page on your social media helps me out immensely. You can use those buttons below to do so easily. Happy Crocheting! Things You Need Worsted weight yarn. Green for the stem and orange for the pumpkin. An equivalent amount of the 2 colours to one standard ball (278 yards or 255 m) will do Size 5 mm (H or size 8) crochet hook Tapestry needle so work in ends Black felt for face (optional) Gauge In single crochet 17 sts = 4 inches or 10 cm 16 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm The Pattern To achieve the ribbing effect, all stitches are made in the BACK loop only! With GREEN Ch 20. Switch to ORANGE and Ch 36. (56 ch total). Turn. In second ch from hook, start row 1: Row 1: With ORANGE 35 SC. In the 35th st pull up a loop as you regularly would. Pull the ORANGE yarn forward and switch to GREEN. Complete the SC as normal. 20 SC in remaining chains. Ch 1. Turn. Row 2: With GREEN 20 SC. In the 20th st pull up a loop as you regularly would. Pull the GREEN yarn forward and switch to ORANGE. Complete the SC as normal. 35 SC in remaining sts. Ch 1. Turn. * Row 3: With ORANGE 32 SC, HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1, Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). HDC over these sts. These are the orange sts. (Ignore the green sts. We don’t work them now.) Pull up a loop in the back loop of each st YO and draw through all 3 loops Row 4: 33 SC, Ch 1. Turn. Row 5: 27 SC, HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1, Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). Pull up loops in the back loop of these 2 sts.YO and draw through all 3 loops.Leave remaining 4 sts unworked. Row 6: 28 SC, Ch 1. Turn. Row 7: 22 SC, HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1, Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). Row 8: 23 SC, Ch 1.Turn. Row 9: With ORANGE 35 SC (see photos below for extra help where to crochet the sts). In the 35th st pull up a loop as you regularly would. Pull the ORANGE yarn forward and switch to GREEN. Complete the SC as normal. 20 SC in remaining chains. Ch 1. Turn. The followiong is extra help with this row: To complete this row, you need to pick up the stitches that were decreased. Yours will be ORANGE. Stitch made. Continue SC in the back loop. What the joined sections looks like. Row 10: With GREEN 20 SC. In the 20th st pull up a loop as you regularly would. Pull the GREEN yarn forward and switch to ORANGE. Complete the SC as normal. 35 SC in remaining sts. Ch 1. Turn. Row 11: As row 9 Row 12: As row 10 * Repeat from * to * 7 more times (for a total of 8 sections). End with Row 9 (including the CH 1 and turn) when done the 8th section. Please share this page! More Crochet Patterns you May Like Finishing Bring up the starting edge towards you. The edge you just made is behind the starting edge. Push your hook between the spaces of the sts on the starting edge AND through the back loop of the row you just finished. Sl st down the length of the beanie, switching from GREEN to ORANGE where the transition occurs. Break yarn when done. Work in the ends. Turn the hat inside out when done the seam. Abbreviations SC β single crochet HDC β half double crochet sl st β slip stitch st β stitch sts β stitches Hints and Tips The hat is designed to fit adults with the ribbing allowing to fit from small to large. If you have someone with a very large head, I woulduse a larger size hook than what is written. Form the green stem into a curve. The stitches are dense enough that you can reposition it any way you like. If you’d like it to be for children, Make less ORANGE sts. The ORANGE chain sts are Read more
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Free Easy Crochet Leaf Pattern β Perfect for AppliquΓ©s and Decor!
This crochet leaf pattern was created as an accent to complement the flowers in my Crochet Jar with Lid Pattern. On their own, the leaves arenβt meant to stand outβI designed them to serve as subtle fillers that enhance the flowers and draw attention to the main design. These leaves are a smaller adaptation of the original pattern I designed for my Sun Hat. Since both the original leaf and flower were too large for the jar lid, I did a simple redesign and came up with this perfectly sized version. Jar and Lid Pattern Flower Pattern This pattern isnβt available alone as a downloadable and printable PDF. It will be included with the Crochet Jar with Lid Pattern along with the flower. It was easier to divide the jar, flower and leaf into separate pages on the website. If you know someone you think would like this post, by all means, share it! The more eyeballs on my work the better. If you are enjoying the free patterns, this is a great way to support my work. You can also Buy Me A Coffee or check out the other options when you check out the Help Support My Work page. If youβre looking for something new to share with your friends on your website or on social media, these links will help you do it. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn (less than a standard ball) Size E/ 4 (3.5 mm) to size C/2 (2.5 mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle I used the smallest hook to make the smaller leaf, the largest for the big leaf. Gauge It isn’t really important with this project. Make sure to maintain tension throughout the project so the lid fits correctly. See the Hints and Tips section for more information on hook size. I also made a how-to video showing all the steps and stitches needed to make the leaf. If you are having trouble with any part, it’s all here π https://youtu.be/AQ8BMQ5VkPo Leaf Please note: The rounds end in various places on the bottom of the leaf. Regardless, the stitch counts work. With ONE strand of worsted weight yarn and hook size of your choice. Ch 2 (make the first chain large enough to fit in all the stitches for Round 1) Round 1: 11sc in 2nd chain from hook. Do NOT join. Begin to work in the round. Round 2: In the 1st sc from the last round, sc. 2sc in the next st. In the next st, sc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, dc. 2dc in the next 2 sts. In the next st, dc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, sc. 2sc in the next st. Sc. Round 3: *2sc in the next st, sc* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. In the next st, sc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, dc. 2dc in the next st. In the next st, dc, trc. Ch 2, sl st in the 2nd chain from hook (picot made). In the next st, trc, dc. 2dc in the next st. In the next st, dc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, sc. *Sc, 2sc in the next st* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Sl st in next st. Break yarn. Work in the ends and sew into place. More of My Stuff on Etsy! Hints for the Leaf Add extra embroidered details to the leaves as you see fit. Maybe some extra veining lines or stitches around the edge in a slightly darker shade? It really is up to you. I prefer to make at least 2 leaves to fill in behind the flowers. It makes a group of 3 which always balances out itself. Five is also a good number to aim for btw. If you want to make a bit more pizzaz to the combo, use differnt shades of green. To make them different sizes, use a larger hook for one and smaller hook for the other. As much as I wanted to avoid pressing anything, the leaves also may need to be pressed to have them lie flat. Be sure to do a test swatch BEFORE you press anything. Acrylic is notorious for melting and losing all constructive properties when pressed. It melts to give a flat, melted look. Press with your iron at the lowest setting possible. Press with a damp cloth between the iron and the leaf. Iron the leaves from the BACK only! Click here (or the photo) to read the pattern to make the flower Abbreviations Sl st – slip stitch Ch – chain sc – single crochet hdc β half double crochet. dc – double crochet. tr – treble crochet. Wrap the thread 2 times around the hook. st β stitch sts – stitches
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How to Crochet – Free Crochet Flower Pattern
Nice idea, but what can I do with a crocheted flower, you may be asking yourself? Well, you can do a lot with them actually. In particular, I designed this pattern to be the perfect size to be a ring. Make a matching set and you have a pair of earrings. Sew the flowers together and you can make a necklace or choker. Add them as an embellishment on one of my existing crochet bracelet patterns. You can see those by click these links: Quick and Easy Bracelet, Fans Bracelet, and Waves Bracelet or any pic below. If you’d like to add leaves, I’ve included the link to that too. And now … Crochet a Pot With a Lid. If you come up with more ideas, I loved to read about them in my comment section below. Click any pic for the FREE pattern I have been designing crochet flowers for number of years but never really got around to publishing any of them to share. Most are done on the fly, free from crochet if you will, with more and more detail being added to each time I make a new crochet flower. Flowers made to ringsSunflower RingSame rings different angleSorry for the wrinkly fingers.More crochet flower rings.Crochet sunflower ring I have shared a few of my flower designs, in particular my Friendship and Flower Bracelet crochet pattern that has been relatively popular. Mostly I made flowers to add to my art projects like you can see here. Depending on the response to this, my first stand alone crochet flower pattern, I may add the others. While I wouldn’t consider this project crochet for beginners, if you know your basic crochet stitches, this is quick and fairly easy to make. Originally when I designed this I was aiming for a crochet sunflower. While it is a bit small to be a sunflower, It does have a sunflower type feel to it. At least I feel it does. Depending on your colour selections, you really can make this be any sort of generic “crochet flower”. But without further ado, except for the handy share icons, here is how to crochet a flower step by step and what you will need. Things You Will Need Crochet cotton thread (size 10) – 2 colours of your choice Size 10 (1.3 mm) crochet hook Needle to sew in the ends and attach to ring base Ring base (I prefer the kind that is pictured here. It gives more security when you tie it on and fits any size finger.) If you are making this flower to go on the Pot and Lid Size E/ 4 (3.5 mm) to size C/2 (2.5 mm) crochet hook (the size of the hook changes the size of the flower) Worsted weight yarn – 2 colours of your choice) Tapestry needle to sew in the ends and attach to lid. I used the smallest size hook for the blue flower, the largest hook for the purple. Crocheting the Flower With the centre colour crochet thread Ch 2 (make the first loop slightly larger so you can fit in the sc coming up). Round 1: 9 sc in 2nd ch from the hook. Join with sl st in the top of the first sc (not the ch. Ignore it. It’ll be fine. Trust me.) Round 2: Ch 2. *(Sc, ch 1)* in the next sc of previous round. Repeat from * to * in each sc around. Join in the first ch 1 of first ch 2. Break thread. Round 3: Join petal colour thread in any ch 1 space. Ch 2, tr (wrap thread 2 times around hook), tr +1 (wrap thread 3 times around hook), tr, dc. Ch 1. Turn. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. Ch 2. *In next ch 1 space, dc, tr , tr +1 , tr, dc. Ch 1. Turn. Join with sl st to top of the first dc. Ch 2.* Repeat around. Join with a sl st to the sl st at the top of the ch 2 of first petal made. Break thread. Work in the ends. Sew the flower to the ring base. More of My Stuff on Etsy Hints and Tips When starting your flower, leave a generous tail when you make your original ch 2. You can use this thread to sew the flower to the ring. Hold your thread or yarn to the back of your work when making the petals if you can. If you catch the thread or yarn when making a few stitches, it will stay in place without any extra sewing. (I really need to show how to do this with some photos at some point. It’s a huge time saver.) If you can’t find the shade of crochet cotton thread that you want, you’ll be able to find the embroidery thread (aka embroidery floss) that is the correct colour. For the life of me I can’t find any brown crochet cotton thread locally so I decided to use embroidery thread instead. It worked great! It’s actually the centre of the crochet sunflower. Couldn’t tell could you ?. You will have to separate 2 or 3 threads from the skein to acquire the same thickness as the crochet cotton thread. I found 2 pulled out worked best but it may be different depending on what embroidery thread you’re using. You can make as many petals on the flowers as you like. Either add more original sc at the beginning and corresponding number of sc, ch 1 on the second row. Be carful though. Too many and the flower won’t lie flat. Not enough and it will look less full and not be enough to go around. If you ended up with more or less petals than 9, technically, you made it wrong. It doesn’t really matter. But if you’re trying to make a product to sell or make a matching set for earrings or a choker, make sure Read more
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Crochet Weighted Granny Square Blanket β Made with Washers!
Use this crochet pattern at your own risk! The washers are choking hazards and the weight may not be appropriate for those with limited abilities. This is NOT a medical product! This crochet pattern is also VERY basic, lacking the detailed how-to photos and explanations I usually add to my patterns. That’s why the printable download is free. Please be kind with your comments and critiques. If you have additional info you’d like to add, the comment section is open π The squares are purposely kept small. I wanted to add as many washers as possible per square inch. Smaller squares means more squares, which hold more washers. Join the squares together however you like. You can sew them together or make running SL STs to join them. Like I said, this is a limited crochet pattern and I’m not showing how to do that with this basic pattern. Please scroll to the bottom of the page if you would prefer to download the FREE PDF version! Things You Need To make a 13.4 lb or 6.1 kg weighted blanket (a total of 96 square, lap sized blanket) 96 β 1.5β stainless steel washers. I got mine at Home Depot. Each weighs 64 grams Worsted weight (8 ply) yarn in colours of your choice. You can use up yarn from your stash to make the flowers and surrounding border. (I haven’t finished the blanket myself as of yet so I can’t give firm amounts). A couple of 1 lb balls (like the Caron brand) should be more than enough if doing one solid colour. Size 4.5 mm (G/7) crochet hook Tapestry needle β to work in the ends Take a pic of this QR code with your phone or tablet. A link will pop up. Tap it to see ALL of my crochet patterns. To start and with one washer, hook your yarn and pull through the centre. YO and and pull through the loop. This does NOT count as the first SC. Make 24 SC through the hole around the washer. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC Round 2: Ch 4 β YO 3 times. Draw up a loop through the same st as join. YO and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook. YO. Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. YO Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. Leave the remaining loops on the hook unworked.β Repeat from β to β 3 more times. YO and draw through all 5 loops on your hook (petal made). Ch 2. Skip next 2 SC and in the 3rd SC. βΊβ¦ YO 3 times. Draw up a loop through the 3rd SC. YO and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook. YO. Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. YO Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. Leave the remaining loops on the hook unworked.β¦ Repeat from β¦ to β¦ 4 more times. YO and draw through all 6 loops on your hook (petal made). Ch 2. Skip next 2 SC.βΊ Repeat from βΊ to βΊ around. Join with SL ST to the top of the starting Ch 4. (8 flower petals). Round 3: SL ST in first Ch 3 space. Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC) 2 DC. Ch 2. β In the next Ch 3 space, 3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 2 (corner made). In the next Ch 3 space, 3 DC Ch 2 β Repeat from β to β around. In last Ch 3 space, 3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 2 (last corner made). Join with SL ST to top of starting Ch 3. Round 4: Ch 1 (counts as first SC). SC in each of the next 2 DC. 2 SC in next Ch 2 space. β« SC in each of the next 3 DC. 5 SC in the corner Ch 2 space. SC in each of the next 3 DC. 2 SC in the next Ch 2 space. βΌ SC in each of the next 3 DC. 2 SC in the next Ch 2 space. β« Repeat from β« to β« around. End with the last repeat at the βΌ mark. Join with SL ST to the top of he starting Ch 1. Break yarn and pull through. More of My Stuff on Etsy Abbreviations SC β single crochet DC β double crochet YO β yarn over sl st β slip stitch st β stitch sts – stitches Hints and Tips Each washer weighs 64 grams. The average weight of a weighted blanket is about 6.8 kg (15 lbs). A smallish, lap size blanket uses about 96 squares. The total number of washers to meet the weight is 106. If you double up with washers on 10 squares, you can meet the 6.8 kg total weight. If thatβs too heavy, there are plastic washers you can use to replace the metal washer so the squares all look the same. If you want a heavier blanket double up washers on more squares. You can also use smaller washers that weigh less. There are many options to adjust the weight. And I bought these washers at Home Depot. The number on the washers is the bin number. I donβt know if thatβs standard in all Home Depots. Hold your yarn to the back of your work as you create each square. It will have you less ends to work in. Click here to read onlineClick to Download & Print
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Crocheted Sun HatΒ and Bucket Hat – FREE Crochet Pattern
Gussy it up or wear it plain, this crocheted hat pattern is extremely versatile and makes hats for nearly anyone. Anyone but my 14 year old son apparently, who said, with his usual unenthusiastic honesty, βI don’t like it but it fits OKβ. How do I know this? I needed to borrow his head to see how the smaller size fit and felt when wearing, so I guess it’s at least fit approved Β―\_(‘~’)_/Β― crochet sun hat – FREE crochet pattern If you would prefer to have a KNITTED version of the bucket hat, I have that too! Click this link – Knit Bucket Hat for Children and Adults β FREE Pattern to start making hats for the entire family, kids included! I recently added mushrooms to the bucket hat! You can read that pattern here – Knit Flat Mushroom Bucket Hat for Adults. This hat can be made a number of ways, either as a wider brimmed sun hat with a flower, plain with the brim shaped similar to a cowboy/cowgirl hat, or with a narrower brim to be a bucket hat. Any way you choose is going to be a success! It’s easy to make, and as long as you know the basics of crochet. Literally if you know how to chain, single crochet (sc) and do a slip stitch (sl st), you’ll be able to make the hat. The flower can be a bit more tricky but I’ve included many photos and detailed descriptions to help you along. The hat is made with 2 strands worsted weight yarn (or one strand of super bulky yarn) and a larger crochet hook. The stitches need to be fairly tight so the hat will hold it’s shape. Anything larger than the gauge given will make it floppy and the sizing may not work out as written. But, like all my patterns, play with it! If you want a floppy hat, no one said you can’t. There aren’t any specific measurements for the hat sizing. It’s all very general as there is some stretch to the hat when finished and will form to fit the head it’s covering. If you want your hat to fit a little looser, go for the bigger size. The way I thought of it when I was designing this hat, if it fit the glass head, it’s a small/medium size. In other words, a regular sized head. If it fits me and looks a little too big on the glass head, it’s a large/extra large. Let me put it this way. I know I have a big head. If you have ever thought you too might have a big head because hats don’t always fit you, hello fellow large head! If this statement makes no sense to you, go for the small/medium. If you are looking to make the flower and the leaves, they each have their own page on the website. This pattern turned into a bit of a beast as it is. Both patterns are included with the printable PDF version of the sun and bucket hat. Crochet Flower Pattern Crochet Leaf Pattern If you donβt want to or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. If you would like to avoid the ads on this page or would like to print the pattern, you can purchase the PDF for a small fee from this website at Sun Hat with Gorgeous Flower or Simple Bucket Hat β Printable Crochet Pattern, through my Etsy shop, LoveCrafts or on Ravelry. Like all of my patterns you have my permission to sell and/or give away the physical items that you make using this pattern. You are NOT permitted to reprint this pattern in any form unless you have obtained my written permission to do so. Small/Medium Large/Extra Large Abbreviations Ch – chain sc β single crochet sl st β slip stitch hdc β half double crochet dc β double crochet trc β treble crochet st β stitch sts – stitches Things You Need: 6 mm (US 10 or J) crochet hook (or what ever size hook you need to get the correct gauge) 3.5 mm (US 4 or E) crochet hook for top edging, flowers and leaves (all optional) 2 balls Worsted Weight yarn or 1 ball Super Bulky yarn (for the hat itself) For the sun hat you’l need: 106 gr or 3.7 oz each of the worsted weight colours (216 m or 237 yards) or 173 gr or 6 oz Super Bulky yarn (170 m or 185 yards) of course it’s less yarn for the bucket hat. Worsted weight yarn (for band, flowers, leaves and edging) Stitch markers (at least 8 but it never hurts to have more. See Hints and Tips section) Tapestry needle (to sew band and flowers, work in the ends) Gauge With 2 strands of worsted weight yarn or 1 strand of super bulky yarn 13 sts = 4β 14 rows = 4β Check your gauge to obtain correct sizing and density of the final fabric created. The stitching needs to be tight to hold the hat shape. Small/Medium With 2 strands of worsted weight yarn or 1 strand of super bulky yarn and your 6 mm (US 10 or J) crochet hook… Ch 2 (make the first chain large enough to fit in all the stitches for Round 1) Round 1: 12sc around. Do NOT join. The following rounds are worked without joining. Round 2: Sc in first sc of previous round. 2sc in the next stitch. *Sc in next stitch. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Place stitch marker. (18 sts) Round 3: *2sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. Round 4: *3sc. 2sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to stitch marker. 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Easy to Crochet Ribbed Beanie β FREE Crocheted Hat Pattern
Looking for a more form fitting hat or toque to keep yourself or your loved ones a bit extra warm? This ribbed crochet beanie will certainly do that. Made with simple stitches and many photos to help you along, this crochet project is perfect for all levels of crocheters. Due to the sideways, ribbed design, it is very forgiving in the sizing. It snugs in tightly to the head of the wearer and is very customizable. You can make it with or without extra folded edging across the forehead and ears. It all depends on how many stitches you chain at the start. Don’t worry I explain this all later on in the pattern. If you aren’t a fan of crocheting, this was originally designed as a knitted beanie. It too, is done in an up and down fashion like this. If you would like to see that pattern, you can click this link – Winter Beanie Toque or Touque or Tuque with Vertical Stripes Love the free patterns? You can say thanks in a couple of ways. You can read more about how you can Support My Work by clicking that link or make a small donation and Buy Me a Coffee. That is a website where you can make a one time donation as a thanks. (FYI I have some great offers if you would like to buy me multiple coffees. You can see those by clicking on the Extras tab or you can click this link Janis Frank Extras). If you donβt want to or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. If you would like to avoid the ads on this page or would like to print the pattern, you can purchase the PDF for a small fee from this website here – Easy to Crochet Beanie β Printable Crochet Hat Pattern, through my Etsy shop, on Ravelry or as Kindle or paperback on Amazon. Like all of my patterns you have my permission to sell and/or give away the physical items that you make using this pattern. You are NOT permitted to reprint this pattern in any form unless you have obtained my written permission to do so. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn. One standard ball (278 yards or 255 m) will do but if you want other colour segments, of course it will be more skeins of yarn. This doesn’t include yarn for an optional pom pom. Size 5 mm (H or size 8) crochet hook Tapestry needle so work in ends Gauge In single crochet 17 sts = 4 inches or 10 cm 16 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm The Pattern To achieve the ribbing effect, all stitches are made in the BACK loop only! ALL stitches throughout the pattern are made in the back loop. Ch 51. In second ch from hook: *Row 1 β 4: 50 SC across in the back loop of every st Row 5: 47 SC, HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1, Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). HDC over these sts Pull up a loop in the back loop of each st YO and draw through all 3 loops Row 6: 48 SC, Ch 1. Turn. Row 7: 42 SC, HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1, Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). Pull up loops in the back loop of these 2 sts.YO and draw through all 3 loops.Leave remaining 4 sts unworked. Row 8: 43 SC, Ch 1. Turn. Row 9: 37 SC, HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1, Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). Row 10: 38 SC, Ch 1.Turn.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times (for a total of 8 sections). If you want to change colours, do so BEFORE the Ch 1. Then turn. When repeating you need to pick up the stitches that were decreased. Stitch made. Continue SC in the back loop. What the joined sections looks like. More of My Stuff on Etsy Finishing Bring the edges together and slip stitch the seam together. Go through the back loop, and between the sts of the row 1 as you SL ST down the length of the toque. Turn the hat inside out when done the seam. Work in the back loop like before. Insert your hook in the back loop of the st. Do NOT YO yet! Insert your hook between the sts of the first row.YO now and pull through. Continue to slip the YO through so there is a single loop on your hook. Making a few stitches of the seam. Leave a length of yarn about 8 inches long. Draw the ends of the rows together to close the hole at the top of the beanie. Add a pom pom if you like. Alternate Pattern for ANY Length If you would like to make a larger folded edge over the forehead and ears, you can chain more sts to make it as long as you want. You can also have no folded edge. For this, chain less stitches. How many chains all depends on what you’re looking to accomplish and will take some trial and error. Of course, if you are doing this, the st counts will be off. Another way to write the pattern for any number of sts is as follows. *Row 1 β 4: SC across in the back loop of every stitch Row 5: SC until there is 3 sts remaining. HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn (leave remaining sts unworked). Row 6: SC to the end of the row. Ch 1. Turn. Row 7: SC until there are 6 sts unworked of the previous row (doesn’t include sts from previous row). HDC over the next 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn Row 8: SC to the end of the row., Ch 1. Turn. Row 9: SC until there are 6 sts unworked of the previous row (doesn’t include sts from previous rows). HDC over Read more
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Sunny Days Flower Bucket Hat β FREE Crochet Pattern
I decided to make a new style of bucket hat when I became enamoured with the many granny square hats I was seeing online. While I appreciate the basic granny square, I felt I needed to jazz up the square a bit. I found a very basic flat flower, which I liked, but I knew I could make it a bit nicer with a textured flower and more leaves. While I wouldn’t say that this is a beginner pattern, I’ve supplied numerous photos to show you how to make all of the more complicated parts. The hat itself is made to fit adults and is a one size fits most. It’s not too small to fit a larger head (that would be someone like me) but tight enough to be a roomy, easy fit for those with an average size head.out of 100% cotton yarn for comfort, but you can use whatever you prefer, or have on hand. If you are looking for photos to help you along with the granny square, I made a separate post that will show you how with photos. I didn’t add them here because there are already so many photos, it would make for a behemoth of a post. It’s easier to just do 2. It makes it less of a burden on the server to separate them into different posts. To see the photos along with the written instructions, click this link – Flower and Leaves Granny Square β Easy Crochet Pattern If you decide to purchase the downloadable PDF or the Kindle or paperback version on Amazon, the photos for everything ARE included in the single publication. If you want the printable copy you can buy it on this website here – Sunny Days Granny Square Bucket Hat, from my Etsy shop, Ravelry and the aforementioned, Amazon in both a Kindle and Paperback versions. If ordering the paperback, make sure you select the correct country. It’s set to USA by default. Love the free patterns? You can say thanks in a couple of ways. You can read more about how you can Support My Work by clicking that link or make a small donation and Buy Me a Coffee. ππΌ That link is to a website where you can make a one time donation as a thanks. (FYI I have some great offers if you would like to buy me multiple coffees. You can see those by clicking on the Extras tab or you can click this link Janis Frank Extras). If you donβt want to or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. Things You Need 4 colours of worsted weight yarn (center, flower, leaves and hat body and brim). I used 100% cotton yarn for breathability in hot temperatures but you can use anything. You will need at least 2 of the smaller balls of cotton yarn for the main colour. I used the yarn that comes in the large balls of cotton yarn for my main colour. 3.5 mm (size E or 4) crochet hook Stitch markers β spare pieces of yarn will work. Tapestry needle to sew seams and work in ends Gauge In DC – double crochet 10 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 5 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Each square measures approximately 12 cm (4.75 inches) wide. The Granny Square (make 5) With your choice of center colour, Ch 2 making first chain large enough to fit the next 8 sts. Round 1 8 HDC. Join with sl st at the top of the first ch. Break yarn. To see the photos along with the written instructions, click this link – Flower and Leaves Granny Square β Easy Crochet Pattern Round 2 With your choice of flower petal colour, In any HDC, join with sl st. Ch 1 and make it into a large loop. Pull up a large loop. YO. Pull up a loop. YO. Pull up a loop. YO draw through all the loops ion your hook. Ch 2. β In the next HDC, *Pull up a loop. YO* Repeat from * to * 3 times more (total of 4 large loops). Draw through all loops on your hook. Ch 2 β Repeat form β to β around for a total of 8 petals. Join with sl st to the first ch 1 of the first petal. Break yarn. Tie off. Round 3 With your choice of leaf colour, Join with sl st in any Ch 2 space. Ch 1 β£ YO. Draw up a loop as if to make a DC. YO and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook. Leave the remaining loops on your hook unworked.β£ Repeat from β£ to β£ one more time. YO and draw through the all loops on your hook. (Small middle leaf complete). β² Ch 4.. In the next Ch 2 space, β₯ β YO 3 times. Draw up a loop as before. YO and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook. YO. Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. YO Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. Leave the remaining loops on the hook unworked.βRepeat from β to β 2 more times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on your hook. β₯ (1st corner leaf made). Ch 5. Repeat from β₯ to β₯ 1 time staying in the same Ch 5 space of the leaf just made. (2nd corner leaf made). Ch 4. In the next Ch 2 space, Repeat from β£ to β£ but repeat 3 times total. (Small middle leaf made).β² Repeat from β² to β² ending with last 2 corner leaves. Ch 4. Join with sl st to the top of 1st small middle leaf. Break yarn. Tie off. Round 4 With your choice of edging colour, Join with sl st in the DC of any small middle leaf, Ch 2. β« In the next Ch 4 space, (DC, HDC, SC). SC in each of the next 2 sts. In the Ch 5 corner space, 5 SC, SC in each of Read more
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Flower and Leaves Granny Square β Easy Crochet Pattern
I decided to make a new style of bucket hat when I became enamoured with the many granny square hats I was seeing online. While I appreciate the basic granny square, I felt I needed to jazz up the square a bit. While this square is used in the hat, this particular pattern is for the square only. What can you do with a square? Pretty much anything. A square can be used as a square of course, like a coaster. It’s when you start adding those squares together that you really can do more. Attached them together to make a scarf, more squares to make a larger square for a pillow. Add a lot of squares and make an afghan. Put them together in creative ways to make the body and sleeves of a sweater, or diagonally and make a bag. Add extra stitches to make a hat, more stitches on one side to make a small purse. It really is only limited by imagination. If you would like to make the bucket, you can find the pattern here – Sunny Days Flower Bucket Hat. Use the Table of Contents tab on the left to go to the next round without scrolling past the photos. Love the free patterns? You can say thanks in a couple of ways. You can read more about how you can Support My Work by clicking that link or make a small donation and Buy Me a Coffee. ππΌ That link is to a website where you can make a one time donation as a thanks. (FYI I have some great offers if you would like to buy me multiple coffees. You can see those by clicking on the Extras tab or you can click this link Janis Frank Extras). Another way to support my work is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area. This pattern is NOT in the member area. Become a Member If you donβt want to or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. Unlike most of my patterns, this one is NOT available as a printable version, yet. I’m planning on developing a collection of granny squares I’m going to make available. And I have a hat pattern I’m working on where this square will be added in full. But for now, you can scroll along and make the square as you go. Things You Need 4 colours of worsted weight yarn (center, flower, leaves and border) 3.5 mm (size E or 4) crochet hook Tapestry needle to sew seams and work in ends Gauge In DC – double crochet 10 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 5 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Each square measures approximately 12 cm (4.75 inches) wide.Β This is a fairly densely packed square with more sts per inch. It’s not very βfloppyβ and is more stiff. If you are wanting more flexibility in your final project, like a blanket, use a larger hook, like a 5 mm (Size H or 6) or so. If you are making the hat pattern (coming soon!) you’ll need 5 squares. The Pattern With your choice of center colour, Ch 2 making first chain large enough to fit the next 8 sts. Round 1 8 HDC. Join with sl st at the top of the first ch. Break yarn. Round 2 With your choice of flower petal colour, In any HDC, join with sl st. Ch 1 and make it into a large loop. Pull up a large loop. YO. Pull up a loop. YO. Pull up a loop. YO draw through all the loops ion your hook. Ch 2. β In the next HDC, *Pull up a loop. YO* Repeat from * to * 3 times more (total of 4 large loops). Draw through all loops on your hook. Ch 2 β Repeat form β to β around for a total of 8 petals. Join with sl st to the first ch 1 of the first petal. Break yarn. Tie off. Pattern continues after photos. Use the Table of Contents tab on the left to go to the next round without scrolling past the photos. Pull up large loop Pull up a large loop YO and pull up a large loop YO and pull up another loop YO Draw through all loops on hook. Ch 2 In next HDC, pull up a loop YO and pull up loops like you did before YO and draw through all loops.Ch 2 Round 3 With your choice of leaf colour, Join with sl st in any Ch 2 space. Ch 1 β£ YO. Draw up a loop as if to make a DC. YO and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook. Leave the remaining loops on your hook unworked.β£ Repeat from β£ to β£ one more time. YO and draw through the all loops on your hook. (Small middle leaf complete). β² Ch 4.. In the next Ch 2 space, β₯ β YO 3 times. Draw up a loop as before. YO and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook. YO. Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. YO Draw through the next 2 loops on your hook. Leave the remaining loops on the hook unworked.βRepeat from β to β 2 more times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on your hook. β₯ (1st corner leaf made). Ch 5. Repeat from β₯ to β₯ 1 time staying in the same Ch 5 space of the leaf Read more
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How to Crochet β Fans Bracelet Pattern – FREE Crochet Pattern
This is a fairly simple bracelet to make and doesn’t involve any complicated or unusual stitches. If you have successfully completed other crocheted projects, this should be easy for you to make.
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How to Crochet Jewelry – Waves Bracelet – FREE Crochet Pattern
Did you know you can create beautiful crocheted jewelry? Quickly make a simple, yet elegant crochet bracelet with this free crochet pattern.
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Seven Crochet Jewelry Patterns
It’s taken me a while to get around to adding this to my website for some reason. Not sure why that happened? Anywho, for those who enjoy crocheting something different or want quick, fast and cheap things to sell online or in craft markets, these crochet patterns are for you. All of them are available for FREE on my website to read. They always will be. If you want or prefer to have a printed version, I have the downloadable and printable versions available through a number of retailers. You can get it from my: Etsy shop this website if you would prefer a paperback version, you can order it through Amazon. Below I’ve included the countries that its available in. Be sure to pick your country, or the one closest to you so you won’t have to pay for shipping if you are an Amazon Prime member. United States United Kingdom Canada Australia If you would prefer to read the patterns for free on my website, you can click any of the titles below and it will take you directly to the pattern. Not all of them are on here. I’m not sure why?? I plan to fix this ASAP. Crocheted Victorian Charm Bracelet and Necklace Quick to Make Crochet Bracelet Crocheted Waves Bracelet Crocheted Fans Bracelet Crochet Flower and Friendship Bracelets Beads and Ladders Crochet Bracelet Crochet a Necklace: Mandala & Flower I’ve made a note to myself about the last two patterns not being on my website for free. I’m very sorry about that. Trust me, it’s in the pile of things to do.
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How to Crochet Leaves β FREE Crochet Pattern to Make a Leaf for Sun Hat
This crocheted leaf pattern was designed to go along with a flower made for my sun hat (Crochet sun hat pattern coming soon!). As I was getting the photos ready, I was thinking how these could also be used to highlight many things, especially a crocheted wreath for autumn. I like how the leaves look in the variety of fall colours. The leaves by themselves aren’t really much to look at. I didn’t want them to be. I want them to be fill behind the flowers highlighting the flowers themselves. I’m going to add buttons so you can easily go to the pages with the flower pattern and the hat (when it’s done). Crochet Flower Pattern Crochet Sun Hat Pattern This pattern isn’t available alone as a downloadable and printable PDF. It will be included with the sunhat/bucket hat/cowboy/cowgirl hat along with the flower. It was easier to divide the hat, flower and leaf into separate pages on the website. If you know someone you think would like this post, by all means, share it! The more eyeballs on my work the better. If you are enjoying the free patterns, this is a great way to support my work. You can also Buy Me A Coffee or check out the other options when you check out the Help Support My Work page. If youβre looking for something new to share with your friends on your website or on social media, these links will help you do it. The hints and tips for how to finish and press the flowers is written below the pattern. You can also ask any questions in the comments section. Abbreviations ch β chain sc β single crochet hdc β half double crochet dc β double crochet trc – treble crochet sl st β slip stitch st β stitch sts β stitches Things You Need Worsted weigh yarn (small quantities from your stash) 3.5 mm (US E or 4) crochet hook. Stitch marker. (A piece of yarn or bobby pin will do). The Pattern Please note: The rounds end in various places on the bottom of the leaf. Regardless, the stitch counts work. Round 4 evens out the stitches giving the leaf shape. Ch 2 (make the first chain large enough to fit in all the stitches for Round 1) Round 1: 11sc in 2nd chain from hook. Do NOT join. Begin to work in the round. Round 2: In the 1st sc from the last round, sc. 2sc in the next st. In the next st, sc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, dc. 2dc in the next 2 sts. In the next st, dc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, sc. 2sc in the next st. Sc. Round 3: *2sc in the next st, sc* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. In the next st, sc, hdc. (Mark the hdc with a stitch marker). In the next st, hdc, dc. 2dc in the next st. In the next st, dc, trc. In the next st, trc, dc. 2dc in the next st. In the next st, dc, hdc. In the next st, hdc, sc. *Sc, 2sc in the next st* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Round 4: *2sc, 2sc in the next st* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. (Or as many sc as you need to get to the stitch marker). Sc in the stitch marked with the marker. As you normally would, proceed as follows, hdc, 4dc. In the next st (the 1st trc from the previous round), dc, trc. Ch 2 sl st in the 2nd chain from hook. In the next st, trc, dc. As you normally would, proceed as follows, 4dc, hdc, sc. *2sc, 2sc in the next st* Repeat from * to * 4 more times. 2Sc. Sl st in the next st. Break yarn. Tie off. Work in the ends and sew into place. More of my stuff on Etsy Hints and Tips Add extra embroidered details to the leaves as you see fit. Maybe some extra veining lines or stitches around the edge in a slightly darker shade? It really is up to you. As much as I wanted to avoid pressing anything, the leaves also need to be pressed to have them lie flat. Be sure to do a test swatch BEFORE you press anything. Acrylic is notorious for melting and losing all constructive properties when pressed. It melts to give a flat, melted look. Press with your iron at the lowest setting possible. Press with a damp cloth between the iron and the leaf. Iron the leaves from the BACK only!
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How to Crochet a Flower – FREE Crochet Pattern to Make a Multi-Layer Flower
This flower is specifically designed to go with a crochet sun hat/bucket hat/cowboy/cowgirl hat that I’m making. The downloadable and printable version of this pattern is available in the pattern for the multi-hat. It was too much to add to the pattern for the hat on the website. It was easier to make its own page. Crochet Leaves Pattern Crochet Sun Hat Pattern I have a number of tips and suggestions if you run into problems making the flower. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to read them or to leave a question in the comments. Though the flower is made with yarn in this example, I originally designed it to be made with crochet cotton thread and a small crochet hook. You can add it to a band and make a bracelet with it. I have a number of bracelet designs that it will work with Waves Bracelet, Fans Bracelet Pattern, Quick Crochet Bracelet and my Friendship Flower Bracelet. The last one has a flower already made for it but you could easily switch that flower out for this one. I’m not making any promises, but I do hope to post other flowers and leaves on my website. I have a number of different designs I’d like to get on there. At the moment I have two flowers (3 if you count the one included with my crocheted slippers) that you can take a look at. The flowers are done with crochet cotton thread and I’m not sure how large the final flower would be when made with yarn. I’ll leave that up to you. The one that would also work with the yarn is my Free Crochet Flower Pattern. It should be slightly smaller than the flower I designed to go with the hat. If you know someone you think would like this post, by all means, share it! The more eyeballs on my work the better. If you are enjoying the free patterns, this is a great way to support my work. You can also Buy Me A Coffee or check out the other options when you check out the Help Support My Work page. If you’re looking for something new to share with your friends on your website or on social media, these links will help you do it. Abbreviations ch β chain sc β single crochet hdc β half double crochet dc β double crochet sl st β slip stitch st β stitch sts β stitches More of my stuff on Etsy: Things You Need 3 to 4 colours of worsted weigh yarn (all small amounts from your stash) 3 mm (US E or 4) crochet hook Tapestry needle The Pattern With the colour you want for your centre… Ch 2 (make the first chain large enough to fit in all the stitches for Round 1) Round 1: 10sc in 2nd chain from hook. Join with sl st in first sc. Break yarn. Tie off. Round 2: With the 2nd colour of your choice, join in any sc. 2sc in same st as join, 2sc around. Join with sl st to 1st sc of the round. Round 3: Ch 1. Sc in same st as join. *Ch 4. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each chain. (3sc total). Join with sl st in the starting sc of the Ch 4. Sc in the next 2 stitches. Ch 5. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each chain. (4sc total). Join with sl st in the starting sc of the Ch 5. Sc in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around, ending with 1sc instead of the 2sc. Join with sl st to 1st sc of the round. Break yarn. Tie off. Round 3 completed Round 4: Working in the Ch 4 petals only! And with your third colour choice… Join with sl st in 1st sc before Ch 4 petal. *In the bottom loops of the chain from the previous round, sc, hdc in 1st loop. Hdc, dc in the 2nd loop, 2dc in the 3rd loop. In the top loop, 2dc, ch 2 sl st in 2nd chain from hook, 2dc. Working on the other edge of the petal, 2dc in the 1st st, dc, hdc in the 2nd st, hdc, sc in the 3rd st. Sl st in the sl st of the previous round. Hold the next Ch 5 petal back, sc in the next 2nd sc between the Ch 5 and the next Ch 4 petal.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st in the 1st sc of the round. Break yarn. Tie off. Round 5: Working in the Ch 5 petals only! And with your third (or fourth) colour choice… Join with a sl st to the 1st loop of the chain. *2sc in the same loop, 2hdc in the 2nd loop, 2dc in the 3rd and 4th loops. In the top loop, 2dc, ch 2 sl st in 2nd chain from hook, 2dc. Working on the other edge of the petal, 2dc in the 1st and 2ndsts, 2hdc in the 3rd st, 2sc in the 4th st. Ch1. Hold the ch 4 petal forward and working in the next ch 5 petal.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the round. Break yarn. Tie off. Work in all the ends. Attach to the hat. Link coming soon! Hints and Tips Add extra embroidered details to the flowers as you see fit. I made the white/blue flower with one solid colour with the middle and inside leaves to see what it would look like. I didn’t like it so did some quick stitches around to make it green. Advice for working in the ends of the flowers. It’s easier to hold the yarn to the back of your work and catch the yarn for 4 or 5 sts as you are making the flower. It works the ends in automatically and involves less to fix at the end. As much as I wanted to avoid pressing anything, the flowers need to be pressed to have the petals lie flat. Be sure to do a test swatch BEFORE you press your Read more
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How to Crochet Jewelry – Make a Friendship Flower Bracelet
Crochet a beautiful bracelet with this free crochet pattern. Includes instructions for a decorative crochet flower.
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How to Crochet Slippers for Children and Adults – FREE Crochet Pattern!
Free crocheted slipper pattern for children, women and men. Includes instruction for an optional crochet flower and photos to help you along.
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How to Crochet Jewelry – Make a Victorian Steampunk Necklace and Bracelet
I originally published this pattern way back in 2016; seems like a lifetime ago these days. Back then, I was charging for it, but like all my patterns, I’m making this crochet pattern free for anyone who would like it. This particular pattern started off as a bracelet design, then subsequently morphed into necklaces because I liked it so much. Also, I found some way cool charms and pendants that I just had to use. As far as the difficulty of the pattern, adding the charms may be a little tricky at first, especially if you’re using charms that have one good side. If the charms are printed or carved, like the teacups or Buddhas shown above in the bracelets, then it’s not so important. If you find one sided charms, no worries. There are a bunch of pictures I’ve included that show you how to attach the charms so they’ll face the right direction. To make things a smidgen easier for you here is the link if you want to make the bracelet and this is the link for the necklace. I’ve included all the photos in both versions to make it easier for you. If recommend starting with the bracelet so you can get the feel of how to do it. And if you would prefer a ad free, PDF downloadable version of the pattern instead of being online, you can get that for a small fee/donation here – Crocheted Victorian Charm Bracelet and Necklace or here in my Etsy shop. Lovin’ the free patterns and want to help support this website? Please share this pattern on your social media and send an email to anyone you think may like it. Those handy links up there will certainly help you do it. I’m also fond of any financial donation you may see fit to give. You can go to my Help Support My Work page to find out how. Things you need: 1 ball of crochet cotton thread Size 10 (1.3 mm) crochet hook 7 charms for a bracelet (1 more or 1 less if you need it longer or shorter, respectively) 11 charms for a necklace. (I used 18 little keys for the choker in the cover photo and 7 crosses for the necklace in the photo montage above.) A pretty button Gauge: It’s not really important for this project as there isn’t a specific size needed. This pattern can be made as long as you like and you can easily adjust the length to what you want when you’re making it. Each fan adds approximately 25/32″ or 2 cm. Generally speaking, I make my bracelets approximately 7 inches (17.5 cm) in length making 9 fans total. Necklaces vary depending on the length you want. I wrote the instructions for a necklace approximately 18 7/64 inches or 46 cm and 24 fans long. Change the charms to get a different feel. I tend to be a little more on the dark and gothic side. Another point to remember, your final product will stretch a bit longer as the stitches relax over time or if you press it with an iron. Crocheted Victorian Charm Necklace Chain 194. (Instructions are for 11 charm necklace) Row 1: Dc 3rd chain from hook. Dc in each chain. Ch1. Turn. Row 2: 4sc *ch2 skip next st. 3sc. Ch3. Skip next st. 3sc.* Repeat from * to * ending with ch2. Skip next st. 3sc. Ch1. Turn. (Click here if you have too many or not enough dc’s) Row 3: *7trc in ch2 space. Ch2. Sc in ch3 space. Ch2.* Repeat from * to * 6 more times ending the last repeat with the sc in the ch3 space. Ch1. Add charm as follows: With the loop already on your hook, pull to make larger. Drop the loop from the hook. Pick up the charm and put hook through the hole from BACK to FRONT. Pull loop through the hole. Make sure that the loop isn’t twisted. Slightly pull on it to make sure the thread pulls easily on the LEFT side. Pass the loop over the charm and pull snug but not tight. Put the hook through the top of the sc in the ch3 space. Hook the thread and pull the thread through. You now have a loop on your hook to continue crocheting. This stitch also turns the charm to the front. *Ch2. 7trc in ch 2 space. Ch2. Sc in ch 3 space. Ch1. Add charm.* Repeat from * to * until all the charms have been added. Ch2 *7trc in ch2 space. Ch2. Sc in ch3 space. Ch2.* Repeat from * to * 6 more times ending the last repeat with the 7trc in ch2 space. 3sc in the 1st sc of the 4sc of the previous row (forms the corner for the edging). Row 4: Working along the edge, sc in the post of the dc. 3Sc in the back loop of the original ch. For a Round Necklace: Sc in the loop of each ch to the end of the necklace to the last ch. For a V-Shaped Necklace (or using a heavy middle charm) Find the st above the middle charm. Count back 6 stitches. Mark this stitch with a stitch marker, safety pin, etc. Sc in the back loop of the original ch until you reach this marked stitch. Sc2tog 6 times (these 12 stitches are now 6). Sc in the back loop of each ch to the end of the necklace to the last ch Instructions regardless of shape 3sc in the corner ch. Sc around the post of the dc. Ch as many chains as required to slip over your selected button. Sl st in the last sc you made. Sc around the sc post. Sc in corner st. Break thread. Sew button to the end opposite the loop. Work in thread ends. Wear, give away or sell with pride! Crocheted Victorian Charm Bracelet Chain 73. (Instructions are for 7 charms) Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in each chain. Ch1. Turn. Row Read more
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Crochet a Skull and Crossbones Dishcloth
Because even pirates and rock stars need to do the dishes, I’ve created the coolest dishcloth known to man. That’s right! A crocheted dishcloth that’s reversible with a skull and crossbones on it. Now who DOESN’T want that in their kitchen! Crazy people, that’s who. This dishcloth is very easy to make and a great project for beginners as it uses very basic crochet stitches that are easy to master. For the tougher points, like making the teeth (simply an elongated double crochet) and the edging, there are photos and a video to help you along. Or you can keep scrolling down the page to watch it here. I also have made this pattern available for download here – Download the Skull and Crossbones pattern Get the PDF version of the pattern from my website. A PDF file will work on any device (iPad, tablet, smartphone, computer, etc.) however you will need Adobe Reader to open and view the file. This is a free program which can be downloaded here – http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Liking the free patterns and would like to see more? Consider supporting my work with a small donation through PayPal or by making a purchase of any of my hand made items. You can do both by going to this page – Help Support My Work. Clicking and sharing this pattern, and my other patterns, on social media also helps me out immensely. I’ve provided links above that enable you to do so easily. Things you need: Size 4.25 crochet hook (Size doesn’t really matter but if you use a larger hook, the dishcloth will be larger, and with a smaller hook, it will be smaller) 50 gr (1 3/4 oz) ball of cotton yarn (you’ll have leftovers). Darning needle (to work in ends) Ch 34 Dc in 3rd ch from hook and remaining 32 ch. Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc of next row), turn. (33 sts) Row 2: Dc in each dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 3: 7 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 13 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 8 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 4: 9 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 11 dc, ch 1 skip next st, 10 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 5: 10 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 9 dc, ch 1 skip next st, 11 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 6: 11 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 7 dc, ch 1 skip next st, 12 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 7: 11 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 7 dc in each dc (click that link or scroll down the page to see photos to help you along) st below, ch 1 skip next st, 12 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 8: 9 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 11 dc, ch 1 skip next st, 10 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 9: 8 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 6 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 6 dc, ch 1 skip next st, 9 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 10-11: 8 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 13 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 9 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 12: 8 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 3 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 3 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 3 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 9 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 13: 7 dc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 dc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 11 dc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 1 dc, ch 1, skip next stitch, 8 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 14: 6 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 3 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 9 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 3 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 7 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 15: 5 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 5 dc, *ch 1, skip next st, dc* (repeat from * to * 4 times more) 4 dc, ch 1, skip next st, 6 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 16: 3 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 21 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 4 dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 17: Dc in each dc. Ch 2, turn. Row 18: Dc in each dc. Ch 1. Edging: With right side facing, Bsc (backwards single crochet) around edge. Bsc between every 2nd dc along the top and bottom edges and around each dc and ch 2 post along the sides. Not sure how to do a backwards single crochet? Watch my how-to video on YouTube here: Crochet Edging for Dishcloths. https://youtu.be/-yDB8t-48qs Hints and tips: Use any cotton yarn that you like. Cotton only! Acrylic doesn’t work well for dish washing, and wool will felt and look pretty disgusting after a while. Also, I’ve written the pattern to use less than one ball of the most common cotton yarns available in big box stores (one starts with a βWβ). These make great gifts that are extremely affordable to make. When skipping a stitch you may be making a dc in either a ch or a dc. St is used regardless to make the pattern easier to read. Hold the starting yarn end behind the your work when making the edging. That way you only have the final end to sew in when done. You can make the edging in a different colour for a bit of extra pizzazz. I don’t because I strongly dislike sewing in ends. An extra colour means extra work ? Find more of my stuff on Etsy: Abbreviations: ch β chain dc β double crochet Bsc β backwards single crochet dc in dc below – Instead of passing the hook through the top of the stitch, pass the hook through the bottom. Hook the yarn and pull it through the hole. Pull the yarn up and level with the previous stitches. Hook your yarn and pull through the first two loops. Hook the yarn and pull through the last two loops.
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How to Crochet an Afghan…or How to Do Tunisian Crochet
This is more than a common granny square…this is what is known as an afghan stitch or tunisian crochet. A few months ago I decided to make another afghan using this method. It’s the second one I’ve made, but this time instead of using my left over yarn I came up with the idea to make it a little more fancy. The house and star patterns are done in a basic cross-stitch and really could be anything you want. What I didn’t realize was how long it was going to take me to finish this project. It was a mammoth undertaking but slowly it’s came together. Since the chances of me making another one like this in the near future is slim to none, I figured I might as well share it with everyone. To start with, you can make the squares any size you like.Β For my project I’m making them 41 stitches across and 40 rows long.Β I found an actualΒ afghan hookΒ at my local Michael’s store but you can use a regular crochet hook in whatever size you want.Β An afghan hook is very long and has an end on it like the end of a knitting needle.Β If you can’t find one you can use a traditional style hook.Β To keep the stitches from falling off the end of a regular crochet hook, you can wrap a rubber band around the end to help hold them on.Β The size of the hook you use can be whatever you like.Β I’m using a size 5 mm (size 8 US) hook and the next size smaller for doing the edging around each square once it’s was completed. Like my knitted sock pattern, this is a read online only pattern. I never had the gumption to make it available as a download. If you’d like to see that change, please contact me and I’ll see what I can do. To Do the Afghan Stitch (or How to Tunisian Crochet): Chain 41 1st Row: In the second chain from the hook, pull up a loop as if you were making a single crochet. Without completing the previous stitch, pull up a loop through the next chain. Pull up a loop through the next chain and repeat until you get to the end of the chain. You will have 41 loops on your crochet hook. With the 1st loop on the end of your hook, chain 1. With the loop you just made, pull up a loop through this stitch and the next loop on your hook. Pull up a loop through the loop you just made and the next loop on your hook. Repeat this until there is only one loop remaining on your hook. More of my stuff on Etsy 2nd Row: There will be a vertical bar formed by each stitch from the last row. You work the stitches along these bars. Place your hook under the first bar. Draw up a loop as if making a single crochet. Do not complete the stitch. Place your hook under the next bar draw up another loop. Repeat this with all of the bars. The last stitch looks like two chains. Draw up a loop through the top chain. You will have 41 loops on your hook. With the first loop on your hook, chain 1. Draw a loop through the loop you just made and the next loop on your hook. Repeat until there is only one loop remaining on your hook. Repeat row 2 for each subsequent row. You can make the squares as long as you want. For my project I’m making 40 rows. To finish: There will be one loop on your hook. Place your hook under the vertical bar. Draw up a loop but this time, complete the single crochet. Repeat with all the bars. Once again the last stitch looks like 2 chains. Draw up a loop through the top chain and complete the single crochet. Finish off. When your square is completed they tend to roll up. A quick ironing will help the fibers relax and lie flat. Be sure to read the care instructions that came with your yarn. Some may have specific recommendations on temperature settings or blocking. To create the edging on your pieces, you can do whatever you like. You may want to surround it with a combination of rows like double crochet and single crochet, or you may want single crochet with the following rows in the back stitch of previous rows. It really doesn’t matter and is your personal preference. Just be sure that your work lies flat. You may need to use a smaller crochet hook than the one you used to make the squares to create a flat edge or decrease where necessary. My project is 2 rows of double crochet and one row of single crochet on the 2 side edges. I’m then stitching the squares together along these edges making a long strip. I then do 2 rows of double crochet and one row of single crochet along the tops and bottoms of these strips. Then, I’m sewing the strips together and working in the ends. For a more interesting effect you can try using two colours of yarn and alternate the colours for each row. The yarn will naturally keep to the back when you switch between colours. You can also try using a very fine yarn or fingering with a regular worsted weight yarn. Work them together as if they are one strand. For myself, I think that this will be my first and last afghan like this. I’ve been considering maybe making pillows with this stitch and doing more elaborate cross-stitch decorations on them. I’ve also considered wall hangings to be more like art pieces, but I always have a list as long as my arm of to-do projects in the works. I hope you found this helpful or at the very least inspiring. If you are enjoying the free patterns and how-to pics, then please share my work! Those handy little icons along the side or bottom of the page let you do it easily and helps me tremendously. If you’d like more information on how you can keep things free, learn how you can Help Support My Work. If you need Read more
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How to Crochet Jewelry – Quick Crochet Bracelet
If you’ve crocheted before and are familiar with most of the stitches, this will be a snap for you to make. If you’re new, it may push you a bit, but is still totally doable. It’s extremely repetitive and once you catch on, the repeated sections will be second nature to you. I’ve written instructions to make the bracelet in one colour (easiest if you’re new to crocheting) and separate instructions for the two-tone version. Only Round 2 is a bit different, but I figured it would be easier to have it written out in full for both versions instead of having to scroll back to look. Keep scrolling down the page to read the two-tone instructions. If you’re making the single colour bracelet, selecting a variegated thread could add some interesting variations to the look of the bracelet. Sorry I never made a one colour one though. I’m rather fond of two colour… Please Share this Pattern with Others Not a fan of reading online? You can always download the pattern fro a small fee from my website – Quick and EasyΒ Crochet Bracelet or my Etsy shop. Some things never change ? Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area Become a Member But let’s get to the pattern. Things you need: 1 or 2 balls of crochet cotton thread Size 10 (1.3 mm) crochet hook A pretty button ( approximately 1/2β or 1.5 cm diameter) Gauge: It’s not really important for this project as there isn’t a specific size needed. This pattern can be made as long as you like and you can easily adjust the length to what you want when you’re making it. Each loop adds approximately 25/32″ or 2 cm. It depends how tightly you crochet. Generally speaking, I make my bracelets approximately 7 inches (17.5 cm) in length. I make 10 loops total for this pattern but you can add or make less as you see fit. Another point to remember, your final product will stretch a bit longer as the stitches relax over time or if you press it with an iron. Abbreviations: sc β single crochet dc β double crochet hdc β half double crochet trc β treble (or triple) crochet tr-trc β triple treble crochet (wrap the thread around the hook 6 times) ch β chain sl st β slip stitch st β stitch sts β stitches More of my stuff for sale on Etsy Single Colour Bracelet (keep scrolling if you want the 2 colour version) Starting loop: Chain 7. Tr-trc (triple treble crochet – wrap the thread 6 time around the hook) in 7th chain from hook. Additional loops: Chain 8. Tr-trc in 7th chain from hook. Repeat 8 more times for 10 loops total. You can add more or make less loops depending on the length you want. Round 1: Ch1. *12 sc in loop just formed. Sl st in ch between loops.* Repeat from * to * down the length of the bracelet. Work 24 sc in last loop. Repeat from * to * down the length of the bracelet. 12 sc in last loop. Join with sl st to first sc. Round 2: *2 sc. Work 2 sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 6. In the next loop after sl st in space between loops, skip next 3 sts and starting in the 4th st, ? 5 sc, ch 6. ?οΎ Repeat from ?οΎ to ?οΎ down the length of the bracelet. In last loop starting after the sl st between loops, skip first 3 sts and starting in the 4th st β 2 sc. Work 2 sc in next st.β Repeat from β to β 5 more times. Ch 6. Repeat from ?οΎ to ?οΎ down the length of the bracelet. In last loop after the sl st between loops and starting in the 4th st, repeat from * to * 3 times total. Join with sl st in the back loop of the first sc of the round. Round 3: Sc in the back loop of every sc of previous round. (Sc, hd, dc, trc, dc, hdc, sc) in every ch 6 space. Join with sl st to first sc of the round. Break thread. Sew button to the end opposite of either loop. Work in thread ends. Wear, give away or sell with pride! Two-Tone Bracelet Starting loop: Chain 7. Tr-trc (triple treble crochet – wrap the thread 6 time around the hook) in 7th chain from hook. Additional loops: Chain 8. Tr-trc in 7thchain from hook. Repeat 8 more times for 10 loops total. You can add more or make less loops depending on the length you want. Round 1: Ch1. *12 sc in loop just formed. Sl st in ch between loops.* Repeat from * to * down the length of the bracelet. Work 24 sc in last loop. Repeat from * to * down the length of the bracelet. 12 sc in last loop. Join with sl st to first sc. Break thread. Round 2:In any loop other than a loop on the end, and starting after the sl st between loops, skip the first 3 sts join the thread in the 4th st, ch 1 (counts as first sc), 4 sc, ch 6. ?οΎ 5 sc, ch 6.?οΎ Repeat from ?οΎ to ? down the length of the bracelet. In last loop after the sl st between loops, skip first 3 sts and starting in the 4th st ?οΎ 2 Read more
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