spring flower granny square | Made with Loops This weekend the weather really turned to ice and snow here in North Wales and the Log Burners in our house have been working overtime keeping us snug and toasty. As well as enjoying brisk walks in the fresh winter air, I have had a little play with yarn and hook these past few days and here is the result. What do you think? Do you like it? I know there are many flower granny squares out there, but I wanted to create something that reminded me of the Anemone Japonica Flowers in my garden in Summer. I am really pleased with the way it has turned out and I would like to share the pattern with you. so here it is (UK Terms used)… I used Scheepjeswol Stone Washed for mine as I am totally hooked (excuse the pun!) I hope you will enjoy making your very own versions of my square, just click on the photo for a larger version that you can print. Have fun and enjoy!
Snowflower Ornaments Last weekend, with the feeling of having eaten way too much pumpkin pie still in my belly, I got busy decorating my Christmas tree. Actually, I would have done it even sooner if it had been at all seemly. The fact is I love Christmas trees, Christmas lights and Christmas ornaments more than any other part of any other holiday. I love it all so much that I grow my Christmas tree inside my apartment all year long. Like my tree, my ornament collection keeps growing every year! Rich in texture and elegant in spirit, these pretty little ornaments look wonderful on my Norfolk Pine and also on this spare winter branch. Because ornaments are forever, I made these with Blue Sky’s very special new yarn, Metalico. Pretty ornaments made with your own two hands seem to me to embody the very spirit of Christmas! The Materials 1-2 skeins of Blue Sky’s Metalico, 50% baby alapaca and 50% mulberry silk. The Pattern Gauge 7 single crochets = 1 inch Finished Size 3 inches in diameter Pattern Notes Begin The Loop
Seeing Squares Crochet Dishcloth Pattern This dishcloth pattern makes for a refreshing change since it is worked from the center out. Add some splashes of color for a neat geometric design! Click here to see all the patterns from our kitchen series. Here’s what you need: 3 colors worsted weight cotton yarnH hooktapestry needle, scissors Click here to reference the Crochet Abbreviations Chart. Finished washcloth measures approximately 8 inches square. With CA, make a magic ring. Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 8 sc in ring, join — 8 sts. Round 2: Ch 1, work 3 sc in first st, 1 sc in next, *3 sc in next, 1 sc in next, rep from * twice more, join — 16 sts. Round 3: Join CB, ch 1, work 1 sc in first sc, *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, join — 24 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends. Interested in making this project?
Coasters I don't know about you, but coasters seem to disappear around here as much as socks do. I've got a quick and easy "go-to" pattern to crochet up a couple when you need them. I got the pattern from Rachel at Adventures of a DIY Mom and it was really a hotpad pattern. Thank you, Rachel, for sharing it! I've made a couple of hotpad's and loved the way it all came together so quickly, so I thought, why not a coaster, too? I did it the exact same way, but instead of starting with a chain of 42, I only did 24. I guessed on the 24, but the size turned out perfect! I used cotton yarn and it seemed to work the best. Have a happy Monday!
Creative Creations by Vicki: Sun Catcher Dish Cloth Sun Catcher Dish Cloth These dainty, bright, detailed dish cloths work up quickly and beautifully when using both acrylic or cotton yarns. Acrylic yarns create durable cloths with superior scrub-ability, while cotton cloths can be doubled as face cloths as well, adding an element of simple elegance or sunshiny fun! These cloths are created using size I hooks and medium worsted weight acrylic yarn or cotton yarn with their corresponding size hooks. Note: Joins are worked with slip stitches in top of first stitch of each round. Lets Begin! 1. Have a LOVEly day! Love all you do, and those you have, with all your heart! Moroccan Motif Cushion Moroccan Hexagon Motif – Free Crochet Pattern by Make My Day Creative – use this to make a cushion or blanket or scarf Do you find Arabic geometry as interesting as I do? It fascinates me how a minor change in a repeat pattern can give a whole different look and feel to the resulting effect. The repeats of Moroccan style tiles have an affinity with crochet motifs and I’ve been wondering if I could recreate the effect in crochet for a while. Moroccan Motif Inspiration So here is my crochet pattern based on it. Of course you can use the motifs for anything you like – scarves, blankets etc. Materials: 4.5mm crochet hook Contrasting dk yarn in two colours. 1 ball each in white and blue makes approximately 10 motifs with left over white for the border – but you may want more for the border depending on how many rounds you add. Special Stitch: Front Post Treble Crochet – fptr A post stitch worked in front of the work so it is only visible on the right side. Pattern: With blue yarn: Finishing:
Neon Crochet Pot Scrubbers by Allison Murray I don’t like sponges being used in clean up situations… I’ve just heard way too much about germs that live up in them. But I do like scrubbies. We had a whole pile of the thing that were given as a gift. It was easy to see that they were little crocheted circles of maroon and hunter green, but I couldnt’ figure out what the material was for the life of me. So one day I’m in the craft store when I see one older lady speaking to another older lady who is putting spool after spool of tulle into her cart. Me being me, I have to go over and talk to this chick and get the skinny and I’m informed that you use the tulle like you would yarn and crochet rounds to make pot scrubbers. Why neons? For this project you will need: First you’ll need to ball up your tulle just like you would yarn. You don’t have to do this step, but while you wind it up you kind of condense it which makes it considerablly easier to crochet with. Chain 6 times. Chain 4 and then double crochet into the circle.
Snowflower Ornaments - Knitting Crochet Sewing Crafts Patterns and Ideas! Last weekend, with the feeling of having eaten way too much pumpkin pie still in my belly, I got busy decorating my Christmas tree. Actually, I would have done it even sooner if it had been at all seemly. The fact is I love Christmas trees, Christmas lights and Christmas ornaments more than any other part of any other holiday. I love it all so much that I grow my Christmas tree inside my apartment all year long. Like my tree, my ornament collection keeps growing every year! Rich in texture and elegant in spirit, these pretty little ornaments look wonderful on my Norfolk Pine and also on this spare winter branch. Because ornaments are forever, I made these with Blue Sky's very special new yarn, Metalico. Pretty ornaments made with your own two hands seem to me to embody the very spirit of Christmas! The Materials 1-2 skeins of Blue Sky's Metalico, 50% baby alapaca and 50% mulberry silk. The Pattern Gauge 7 single crochets = 1 inch Finished Size 3 inches in diameter Pattern Notes Begin The Loop
Free pattern: Roller Coasters! If you want to stay updated on more free patterns, follow me on Facebook, Pinterest or Bloglovin’! For those of you who follow my facebook: here they are! For those of you who don’t: here they are! Round and round and round they go…. These coaster have a very, very high customization factor, making it the ultimate DIY gift. Grab your hook, 2 or more colours of yarn and start crocheting! Stitches used (US terms): sl. st. = Slip stitchch = chaindc = double crochet material needed: 1 skein of ‘Elephant’ from Phildar Coton 31 skein of ‘Pacifique’ from Phildar Coton 3A 4.5 mm hook (7 in US/UK terms)A needle to weave in the ends. Round 1: Make a magic loop. If you don’t know how to work a magic loop, check Youtube as it has many tutorials. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *dc2 in 1 st*. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), * dc2 in 1 st, dc 1*. Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 1.* dc 2 in 1 st, dc 1, dc 1* repeat between ** 13 times. Now it’s time to start the surface crochet!
Make a Set of Five Ombre Crocheted Coasters In this tutorial we’ll be making a cute set of crochet coasters. The pattern uses US terms and stitches include slip stitch (sl st); double crochet (dc); chain (ch); and a magic ring. Learn how to make a set in rainbow shades, or an on-trend ombre set. Supplies Yarn in a main and a contrast colour, or to get the ombre effect use five shades of yarn in one colour range, like different shades of pink (I used Drops Paris cotton yarn by Garnstudio).A crochet hook in a size suitable for the yarn you’re using (I used a 4mm hook here).A darning needle for sewing in the ends.A pair of scissors. Step 1: Make a Magic Ring Using the main colour yarn, make a magic ring and secure with a stitch. Step 2: Crochet Round 1 Chain 2 (counting as 1 dc), and work 11 double crochet in the ring. Step 3: Join the Round Close the ring by pulling on the tail, and join the round by slip stitching in the top chain of the starting ch2. Step 4: Crochet Round 2 Step 5: Crochet Round 3 Step 6: Crochet Round 4 Ombre coasters
Heart Shaped Coasters These lovely pair of heart shaped coasters will brighten up any table or livingroom. The color is a beautiful Valentines red with white trim. I using 100% cotton yarn. SIZE: 3 ½” x 3 ¾” (9 x 10)cm CROCHET HOOK I – 5.5 mm crochet hook or size to obtain correct gauge. ABBREVIATIONS ch – chain sl st – slip stitch beg – beginning sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet dc – double crochet MATERIALS For 1 coaster needs: 10yds of Sugar and Cream Cotton (120yd/109m – 2.5oz/70.9g) Worsted /4ply or any other blend of similar yardage yarn. NOTE: The hearts is worked in rounds. Start ch3, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: ch1, work 11sc in ring, join with sl st to beg ch1. Edging: Take contrast yarn. Happy Crocheting!! All rights to this pattern are owned by Daisies Crochet.
Chain Stitch Coasters Make colorful yarn coasters by using the most basic crochet stitch: the chain! Made with cotton yarn, these coasters are full of texture and would be a wonderful addition to your next party or get-together. Or impress your friends and give these as a hostess gift! They are so easy to make, even if you have never picked up a crochet hook, I am confident you can still make these. The chain stitch is the most basic crochet stitch. Materials: – Size F Crochet Hook – Cotton Yarn (I used Lily Sugar n’ Cream yarn in a variegated color). – Hot glue gun Make a fairly long chain to start but DON’T fasten off. Keep crocheting chains until your coaster is about 3.5 inches wide, then cut the chain. Now you have a set of pretty coasters!