How to Make an African Flower Follow this step-by-step tutorial. The photos show how your work should look, each step of the way. Scroll down to find complete written instructions and a diagram. Step 1 Begin with a ring, then work Round 1 with D and fasten off. Step 2 Work Round 2 with C. Step 3 Work Round 3 and fasten off. Step 4 Work Round 4 with A and fasten off. Step 5 Work Round 5 with B. Step 6 Work Round 6 and fasten off B. African Flower Motif Written Pattern Round 1 (RS) Ch 3, 2-tr Cl in ring (beginning ch-3 and 2-tr Cl count as first 3-tr Cl), ch 3, [3-tr Cl in ring, ch 3] 7 times; join with sl st in first Cl—8 clusters, and 8 ch-3 sps. Round 2 With RS facing, draw up a loop of next color in any ch-3 sp, ch 2, (2-dc Cl, ch 3, 3-dc Cl) in same ch-3 sp (first petal made), ch 1, [(3-dc Cl, ch 3, 3-dc Cl) in next ch-3 sp (petal made), ch 1] 7 times; join with sl st in first Cl—8 petals, and 8 ch-1 sps. DIagram
Last Minute Crochet Gifts: 30 Fast & Free Patterns To Make Now! Don’t panic – you can still have that handmade holiday or birthday, and do some stash busting while you’re at it! Here are some great last minute crochet gifts, each of which takes less than 200 yards of yarn! Crochet Gifts For Kids: Sparky the Monster by Stacey Trock, for Knitting Fever: There are all sorts of monsters here to make, and they are all adorable. But I have to admit Sparky is my favorite! Crochet Gifts For Teens: U: Slouchy hats are hip as can be! Crochet Gifts For The Chef: Treble Sponge by Anastacia Zittel, on Anastacia Knits Designs: Make cleanup just a little more fun – and it takes only 20 yards of yarn! Crochet Gifts For the Fashionista: Nordstrom Crochet Hobo Bag by Dao Lam, on Just One More Line: I’ve made this pattern myself – it works up very fast, and looks great! Crochet Gifts For Teachers, Friends, and Co-workers: Crochet Gifts For the Fellow Crafter: Donut Pincushion by Nevadamama, on Crochetville: So fun, and zero calories!
Thread headband- free pattern with tutorial This thread headband is a pretty hair accessory, the elastic at the back works for a perfect fit. *Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. How do you like it better? With or without the flower? For myself i prefer it simple and elegant! I wear it a lot! Size available: Adult women, but you can adjust for smaller sizes. Materials used: - Crochet Thread size 8 (small amount) - 2 mm crochet hook - 1 hair tie (elastic) - 1 button (for the flower) - sewing needle Stitches, terms (US) and abbreviations used: sc: single crochet hdc: half double crochet dc: double crochet sl st: slip stitch ch loop: chain loops = 4 chains shell: here a shell will be made of 7 dc worked in the chain loops Special stitch: Standing single crochet = wrap crochet thread around hook once; while holding the thread tail with the other hand, insert hook in the stitch indicated in the pattern, thread over, pull up a loop, thread over and pull through both loops on hook. Headband Pattern: Chain 1. That's it!
Treasures Made From Yarn: Friendship Shawl I could not think up of a name for this shawl. I made this shawl for my church. Most of stash now comes from the free yarn that is given away at my church, so I thought it would be a good ideal to make a shawl for their prayer shawl program. So now onto the pattern. I have many vintage craft magazines and I came across a picture of this cute pattern. Except when I read the pattern, it did not made sense. So I figured out how to make the pattern and now here is the instructions for my shawl. 16 ounces Worst Weight Yarn Size J hook Row 1: Chain 67, sc in the second chain from hook, sc in remaining chains across. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc) skip a sc, dc in the next 2 sc * ch 4, skip 3 sc, dc in the next 3 sc* repeat to the last 3 sc, dc in each of the last 3 sc, ch 3, turn Row 3: Skip a dc, dc in the next 5 dc, * ch 3, skip the ch 4's and dc in each of the three dc* repeat until the end, ch 3, turn (remember turning chain counts as a dc)
Crochet Mittens Free Pattern - Mrs. Murdock's Mittens Author Brenda K. B. Anderson Introduction My sister-in-law (who incidentally lives in Michigan, the nation's high-five) asked me for a no-frills crochet mitten pattern using worsted weight yarn. Materials List Size G - 6/4.00mm hookApproximately 200 yards of worsted weight yarn in color of your choice for Women's size. Finished Size These mittens are patterned for preschool sized hands with older kids and women's sizes shown in parenthesis. Preschool These mittens measure approximately 6.5" in length, including ribbed cuff. Older kids These mittens measure approximately 8" from ribbing edge, to fingertip. Women's Size These mittens fit most women's hands. Star measures 2 ¼" from tip to tip. Gauge 17 sts and 18 rows worked in sc = 4" x 4" Notes Abbreviations and terms used in this pattern: Ch = chain Dc = double crochet (used in star pattern only) Hdc = half double crochet (used in star pattern only) sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together. Sl st = slip stitch The back bump: row 1.
s Crochet & Crafts: Free Crochet Pattern ~Easy Tizzy Scarf Special AbbreviationsCh = Chain.Sc = Single crochet.Hdc = Half double crochet.Tr = Triple crochet. I used:8mm hookYarn: Bernat Tizzy, Super bulky 6, in colour 'Posey Pink'.Extra Large 3 inch Homemade button.MeasurementsApproximately 5 inches x 28 inchesRow 1:Ch 41, Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in ea st across. (40sc)Row 2:Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (40hdc)Row 3:Ch 4. Turn. Strip Method – The Perfect Crochet Rose Pattern Hi! About two years ago, I wrote a blog entry about the “Perfect” Crochet Rose. That entry has gotten so many views and comments (thank you for those!), and it has been linked on several other blogs. Because of this confusing mess of patterns and alteration patters, I’ve decided to make a somewhat clearer post about the Strip Method Crochet Rose -pattern, with additional photos, in case anyone wishes to recreate the exact “perfect” crochet rose featured here. Abbreviations: Materials: Yarn: I used Novita’s crochet yarn for this particular rose. Hook: Depending on thickness (weight) of your yarn, use whichever hook suitable. And a needle to stitch it all up! Instructions: Note 1: You can either leave a long tail of yarn at the start or at the finish of the rose (or both ends), to stitch the strip of petals together. Row 1: Make as many chains as you wish, in order to create a rose the size you wish. For this example rose: make 118ch. (You should have 39 V-shapes at the end of row 1.)
One Skein Crochet Gifts for Men Can you believe how close the holidays are already?! Time to give thanks for quick projects! Crafting for the men in our lives can be tough, and investing the time and money to make a sweater isn’t always realistic. So today I’ve gathered together 10 free patterns that make great crochet gifts for men – and depending on the yarn you use, they can all by made with just one skein! Men’s Crochet Hat Pattern on JJ Crochet’s Blog: (90-100 yds) This quick beanie is dressed up with a ribbed style brim, great for guy who prefer their style simple. Looking for even more ideas? Crochet gifts for men don’t have to be a cause for stress! Paper Dolls Shawlette This pattern was previously available on my website for purchase. If interested, you can read about why it is now free HERE. If you would like to favorite or add to your Ravelry queue, please click HERE. Finished Size After blocking, approximately 66” from side to side and 11” from top to bottom of edging at highest point. Materials Knit Picks Gloss Lace, 70% merino wool/30% silk, 440 yards per 50 gram hank: 2 hanks (shown in color mermaid) Recommended Hook size: F-5 [3.75mm ] Needle (for weaving ends) Stitch markers (optional) Gauge Due to the nature of this project, gauge will vary dependent on your chosen yarn and hook size. Special Stitches Shell (sh): (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch or st indicated. Cluster (cl): yo, insert hook in ch or st indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, [yo, insert hook in same ch or st indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 2 times, yo, pull through 4 lps on hook. Additional Abbreviations Notes Shawl Base Rows 3-31: Rep row 2.
Free Crochet: Bulky Yarn Projects Some of you may know that I am one of the Admins for the Free Crochet Patterns group on Facebook. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, I post around 12-17 links to free crochet patterns with a certain theme. Realizing that many of you don’t use Facebook, I decided to also bring those links to you, here on my blog. So, be on the lookout for my Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Link Blasts! Sign up in the sidebar to this blog to receive all my Link Blasts. If you are loving these Link Blasts, don’t forget that I’ve started a Pinterest Board to keep track of them HERE. Mardi Gras Cowl Stripe It Beanie Shell Power Beanie Swirly Brimmed Hat Luscious One Skein Fingerless Mitts
Free knitting patterns I knit this stocking flat A) because I don't enjoy knitting in the round andB) because I think it gives greater flexibility in working fairisle and other intarsia designs. I tend to work it on double pointed needles because during heel shaping you need to switch from working one side to the other. You can knit it on regular needles but slide the work across onto a second needle at appropriate time. Apart from the stocking top it is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right side and purl on reverse) Materials:oddments of yarn. Cast on 25 sts, **(27 if knitting one of the stranded designs charted below)rows 1 - 3: knitrow 4: (right side) begin pattern from charts below (if required)work a total of 14 rows of pattern ending with a wrong side row. Start at the bottom of the chart for the pattern charts Heel shaping:I like to use different coloured yarn to accentuate heel. row 51: purl Making Up: Cut work from the ball leaving a long end for sewing up. Copyright © Julie Williams 2005.
s Crochet & Crafts: Free Crochet Pattern ~Kaleidoscope Dream Circle Vest I LOVE THIS YARN! It is called: Bernat Mosaic, the colour is 'Psychedelic'. I love everything about this yarn. I can crochet for hours and feel confident, as it worked perfect with my chosen hook, and in my hands. The colour change was spectacular and kept my eyes dancing as I was able to see clearly each stitch I had previously made.I loved it so much I even ordered more Bernat Mosaic in other colours.Note: When fastening off, or tying knots, be sure not to pull too hard as the ends will sometimes break shorter than anticipated, making weaving in ends a bit harder. I Used:Yarn: Bernat Mosaic ~Medium 4. Rnd 10:Ss to join. Rnd 20:Ss to join(mnr). *9dc in next ch 5 sp.
Free Crochet Patterns and Designs by LisaAuch: How to Crochet The Star Stitch and Crochet a Warm Cosy Blanket I came across a pattern for a baby blanket using the "star stitch" not only had I never heard of this crochet stitch before, but I had never tried it. SO I taught myself a new stitch. The star stitch is also known (as I have since found out and hence probably why I haven't hear of it before) the Margarite stitch, daisy stitch and star stitch. Very easy to pick up and not only makes a beautiful stitch and pattern, it is lovely to work, especially in nice thick Aran Yarn. I made a lapghan for my Uncle. The star stitch is in multiples of two +5 So I would chain 105 to start Explanation of star stitch Star Stitch. Row 1. Row2: sc in next stitch, sc in eye of previous star made, sc. continue working in this manner to end. Repeat rows 1 and 2 There seems to be some variations of the stich, some books I read say to 3 sc into the eye of the previous rows star. Are you better at Video tutorials to learn how to crochet your stitches. Chain 165 Weave in all the loose ends, neatly. Blanket Border.