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Our 20 Favorite Crochet Sites. Crochetkitten.com. 25+ Lovely Crochet Flowers: {Free Patterns & Instructions. Tutorial Tuesday: Crochet flowers. Here’s a new skill to learn: crochet! We know how much you loved these beauties from issue 3, so Carmen Heffernan is back to share the crochet love with even more of you online. Supplies: Cotton DK yarn in various colours 3.5mm (UK9/US E4) crochet hook Tapestry needle Abbreviations: UK terms are used in this pattern ch – chain dc – double crochet htr – half treble crochet tr – treble crochet dtr – double treble crochet rep – repeat sl st – slip stitch st – stitch If you’d like to use a different weight of yarn, just check the label for the recommended crochet hook size and use that! Large Flower Row 1: ch 3 Round 2: 11 tr into 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3 (12 tr made) Round 3: Join 2nd colour into top of any tr st from last round. Fasten off. (6 x 4 ch loop spaces made) Round 5: sl st into 1st ch space. (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch ) over each 4 ch loop space.

Round 7: sl st into 1st chain space. (2 ch, 4 tr, 2 ch ) over each 5 ch loop. Small Flower Row 1: ch 2. Pretty Little Petals [Free Pattern] Strictly speaking, this post was intended to be the "Part Two" section of the Granny Oblong saga. Except that I went on a frogging spree, and now the whole thing is sitting in the "in progress" box (which has a lid, so I don't have to look at them for a while!

:P) But since you were promised a pattern, and since this is called "eggbirddesigns" not "eggbirdthefrog", a pattern ye shall receive!! I hope you like it :) Pretty Little Petals ETA: You can now link to this pattern on ravelry here Notes sp - space sl st - slip stitch sc - single crochet dc - double crochet ch - chain The pattern is written in American terms, however if you prefer UK terms there is a fab 'translator' here. To Begin: create a magic loop (if you're unsure how to do this, click here). Round 1: Ch1, 2sc into each space around.

Round 2: Ch1, *2sc in next sp, 1sc in next sp* - repeat between * 6 times [18 sts total] Round 3: Change colour. Round 4: Ch3 (counts as first dc), 5dc in the same space. How to make colourful crocheted flowers. These tiny flowers are sweetly adorable, totally thrifty and really easy to do. In mere minutes, you can whip up a rainbow bouquet from scraps of your leftover yarn. And when you're done growing flowers you can gift them to all the crafty folk you know. Although we bet they'll be making them too … Materials:• Cotton DK yarn in various colours• 3.5mm (UK9/US E4) crochet hook• Tapestry needle AbbreviationsUK terms are used in this pattern:ch – chaindc – double crochethtr – half treble crochettr – treble crochetdtr – double treble crochetrep – repeatsl st – slip stitchst – stitch If you'd like to use a different weight of yarn, just check the label for the recommended crochet hook size and use that.

Row 1: ch 3 Round 2: 11 tr into 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3 (12 tr made) Round 3: Join 2nd colour into top of any tr st from last round. Round 5: sl st into 1st ch space. (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch ) over each 4 ch loop space. Here goes a free pattern for a Croco-Flower.  It’s... Red Irish Rose Free Pattern. Easy Skill Size:About 4" diameter. Materials:Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread: Red and Green Crochet Hook:Size 7 (1.65 mm). Abbreviations When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook. General Starching Directions Cut a piece of cardboard larger than the article to be stiffened. Lay the article on the plastic, stretch out and pin into the correct shape.

Generously spray with heavy spray starch. This method allows for washing and re-starching whenever necessary. Rnd 1:(Right Side) Starting at center, with Red, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 4] 6 times; join with sl st to first sc. (6 ch-4 lps) Rnd 2:Ch 1, (sc, 7 dc, sc) in each ch-4 lp around; join. (6 petals) Rnd 3:* Ch 5, working behind petals, sl st between next 2 petals, rep from * around. (6 ch-5 lps) Rnd 4:Ch1, (sc, 9 dc, sc) in each lp around, join. Rnd 6:Ch 1, (sc, 11 dc, sc) in each lp around; join. Leaves. How to Crochet a Flower (Part 1) March 6th, 2014 494 users recommend Here's the finished crochet flower. Leave a 6-inch tail and fasten off. Linda Permann Start by working round 1 into the magic ring. To make the first layer of "petals," work the stitches of round 2 into the ch-2 spaces.

Photo: Linda Permann One of the most common questions I get from new crocheters is "How do I make those cute layered flowers? " Please note: This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations. To begin, wrap the yarn around your finger once and make a magic ring. Work the first round into the ring. Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as hdc, ch 2), (hdc, ch 2) in ring 5 more times, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch to join-6 ch-2 sps. View 3 member project galleries. {capture the moment}: Embellish It! Senior Challenge. Embellishments are the finishing touch that can bring a project from mediocre to amazing in just a matter of minutes, but they also can get to be expensive, especially some of the more intricate versions available on the market today.

This month I have challenged the senior design team to take the path that Michelle Wooderson has explored lately (such as demonstrated in her posts HERE and HERE) and create their own embellishments with supply basics in their stash. Not only is Michelle's whole idea fun & economical, it also allows you to customize color & style to give you coordination possibilities for nearly any type of project.

I thought I would start you off with my new little exploration, the world of crocheted flowers. There are several big-name manufacturers that carry these little homespun beauties, but they can run anywhere from 50-75 cents each and the color selection can tend to be quite limiting. If you would like to see my list of PTI/DMC numbers, you can access it HERE. African Flower Square Tutorial. Pattern: Made in K-Town by Barbara Please respect my rights as designer: do not sell, share, translate, or publish any parts of my patterns (including pictures) online or elsewhere without my permission.

Do not claim this pattern as your own. Feel free to sell the finished items you’ve made from my pattern! If you do, a link-back to my blog www.made-in-k-town.blogspot.de would be great. Thank you! Material: For my square I used small amounts of Rico Essentials Cotton DK and a 3.5mm hook. Some general notes: For this pattern I use US crochet terms. I did NOT write down the chains at the beginning of each round: for the first stitch in every round, work chains (e.g. 3 chains for the first dc) OR start with a “standing stitch” i.e. join the new color with a slip knot or a simple loop ON YOUR HOOK and just work the first sc or dc as usual. 1st Round: start with a magic ring and work *2dc, ch-1* eight times inside the ring (8 dc-2 groups, 16 dc's).

Enjoy!! Valentine Heart Granny Square Free Pattern. By AnnooCrochet Designs I loved creating this Granny, and imagining all the fun projects I could incorporate it in...a lovely Handbag, a cozy Blanket, a trendy little pouch with a zipper...What will you choose to create with it? You will Need:Crochet Hook 3.25mmI used Dungareez Cotton in various colors Stitches Used on this Pattern: ch: chain sl st: slip stitch sc: single Crochet hdc: half double Crochet dc: double crochet tr: trebledtr: double treble With First Color Yarn, make a magic ringRound 1: ch4 (count as first tr and ch1), [tr] 15times, sl st in 3rd ch from begining of round Round 2: ch1, in same sp [sc,hdc,dc,tr] 4tr in next st, 3tr in next st 2dc in next st [hdc, sc] in next st, [sc, hdc] in next st, 2dc in next st In the corner: tr in the center st For the other side of the heart, repeat in opposite order: 2dc, hdc. sc, sc hdc, , 2dc, 3tr 4tr ( tr, dc, hdc,sc), sc in same st, [hdc, 2dc] 4dc in next st continue dc, [hdc]5 times dc, htr, tr in next st 4dtr Happy Crochet my fellow artists!!!!

Something pretty – the pattern | mille makes... About this pattern: i found this pretty picture on pinterest and was totally smitten. after a lot of googling and searching i wasn’t able to find the pattern, so decided to figure the pattern out myself. dottie angel‘s pictures of her thrifty find was very helpful, and i was happy to find out that this is actually a pretty simple pattern, so novices – don’t be alarmed! Just go ahead and try it out :) for more pictures, check out this, this or this post. about yarn/hook: any yarn with corresponding hook will do, i find that moving up a hook size from what the yarn says makes a softer material that would work better with a blanket. i’ve made pillows with these squares so that wouldn’t matter so much. i used sandnes duo (dk weight) and hook 4 mm and the square measures 8×8 cm, with garnstudio drops paris (aran) and hook 5 mm one square is a bit over 10×10. first a couple of basics: 2. the first dc on row is made by chain 3 begin with colour of flower. chain 4, make circle with one slip stitch.

A Granny A Day: My Patterns. Pattern: Improvised by me Hook used: H Yarn Used: Hobby Lobby's I Love this Yarn in Grey Beard, Hot Rose, Peacock and Ivory. Finished size: 8" This square came about because a friend asked a question about crocheting circles. Then I started creating different types of variations on the plain circle. ** Well since I haven't been able to leave the couch in forever because of this stupid sinus infection I decided to take the time to write out a really rudimentary pattern. Pattern: sl st = slip stitch ch = chain stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet With color 1, Begin with a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 (equals 1 dc and 1 ch), 1 dc in ring and ch 1 (repeat 6 times) fasten off (8 dc sts and ch 1 spaces) Round 2: Join color 2 in any ch 1 space, Ch 3 (equals a dc) 2 dc in same space, Ch 1. Round 3: Join color 3 in any ch 1 space. Round 4: Join color 1 in any ch 1 space. Round 5: Join color 2 in any ch 1 space. Round 7: Join color 1 in any corner space. Crochet Patterns. Red Heart. 10" American Flag Square. In time for Memorial Day: [IMG] ....with a special thanks to those who tested the pattern, especially WIZ3283, who became my new friend in the process:clap American Flag 10" square Materials: Less than 1 ounce each of red, white, blue and gold worsted weight yarns.Hook: G/4mm or size needed to obtain gaugeTapestry Needle – for weaving in ends.Gauge: 8 sc = 2", 8 rows = 2" Note: Carry unused color on the wrong side of work where indicated.

Each row = 39 sc Instructions:Row 1: With red, chain 40. Rows 4: With white and carrying red across the row, Scin each st across, Drop red ch 1, turn. Rows 7: With red and carrying white across the row, Sc in each st across, Drop white ch 1, turn. Rows 10 - 12: Repeat rows 4 - 6. Rows 13 - 15: Repeat rows 7 - 9. Rows 16 - 18: Repeat rows 4 - 6. Row 19: With red and carrying white sc in 1st 15 sts, finishing 15th st with blue to join & switch color.

Row 21: With red sc in next 14 sts.