Free Crochet Patterns

Crochet Pattern: Bracelet Favor Bag

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on June 10th, 2011 by Claire Ortega-Reyes – 16 Comments
Wouldn’t it be great if party favors came in something guests can use over and over again? This little favor bag has straps that can be worn over the user’s wrist, leaving his or her hands free for other things. 

Crocheted using worsted yarn and an H hook, this little bag is finished in just 11 rounds. This bag is very basic–add your favorite embellishments to make it unique! Adding a crocheted brooch for example, adds to the design and also doubles as an additional giveaway.

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Crochet Pattern: Pinwheel Doily

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on June 3rd, 2011 by Erin Burger – 16 Comments
This a great doily pattern for anyone who would like to crochet a doily for the first time. If you have experience crocheting in the round, this doily will be a breeze to crochet! The Pinwheel Doily is a more solid doily compared to traditional lacy doilies. The pattern uses sock or fingering yarn to update the idea of an old fashioned doily made with cotton lace weight yarns and tiny steel hooks.

Skill Level: crochet skill level easy

Finished Size: 10” (25.5 cm) in diameter

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Crochet Pattern: Asterisk Headband

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on June 2nd, 2011 by Claire Ortega-Reyes – 12 Comments
Headbands can fix any number of bad hair days. They also add that extra “oomph” to the everyday look. 

This lacy yet sturdy headband is made in one go: after crocheting the main body back and forth in rows, the straps and edging are made in the same round. Make this using organic yarn for a spring or summer accessory, or make it double as a warmer by using wool or acrylic.

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Crochet Pattern: Mushroom Pincushion

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on May 20th, 2011 by Erin Burger – 4 Comments
This little mushroom is a versatile little project perfect for a lazy summer day. Use your mushroom as a pin cushion, a fun decoration or embroider a little set of eyes on the stem to make it a cute little amigurumi! Also, feel free to experiment with different colors, an orange stem, pink top and bright yellow spots would be very exciting!

Skill Level: crochet skill level intermediate

Finished Size: mushroom cap is 3 1/2″ (8.89 cm) wide at top, stem is 1 1/4″ (5.72 cm) tall, larger spot is 2″ (5.08 cm) in diameter, smaller spot is 1 1/2″ (3.81 cm) in diameter

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Crochet Pattern: Flower Power Garland

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on May 18th, 2011 by Claire Ortega-Reyes – 17 Comments
Pretty, festive garlands are traditionally made up of flowers. Let’s make a crochet version that won’t wilt!

Unlike other crochet garlands, this one is made in one go.. So, no making separate motifs (and no yarn ends to weave in!). Using worsted weight yarn and an H hook, this garland grows long, fast.

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Crochet Pattern: Preppy Kerchief

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on May 12th, 2011 by Claire Ortega-Reyes – 32 Comments
Kerchiefs are very versatile. They can be worn as an accessory, for the head or for the neck. They keep your hair away from your face and protect your tresses like a hat. And best of all, they look great on everyone!

This quick kerchief is made in one piece with just 17 rows of a modified mesh pattern. It’s easy to adjust the size, simply crochet less or more rows to decrease or increase the size. When you’re done, embellish it with your favorite flowers or bows or whatever you like. Or, keep it as it is! Enjoy!

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Crochet Pattern: Red Alert Pocket

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on May 7th, 2011 by Claire Ortega-Reyes – 20 Comments
No matter how wildly different they are from each other, women from every corner of the globe are bonded by that monthly event in their lives: the period.

What girl is unaware of the ups and downs this event brings? The most embarrassing part is when your napkin spills out of your purse at the most unexpected moment, thereby announcing to the rest of the world your current situation.

Fear no more, crocheting gals! Make this quick and easy pocket for your sandwich(es), for a more discreet storage option. This pocket is made using two squares with just five rounds each. Are you a maxi type of gal? Just increase the number of rows on both squares to make it larger. If done large enough, you can even use it for an actual sandwich, haha.

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Crochet Pattern: Two Layer Flower

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on May 4th, 2011 by Erin Burger – 6 Comments

One of my favorite things about crocheting is making fun and colorful flowers. This pattern is for a larger sized flower that can be made in two colors, like in the pattern, or with an abundance of different variations. This flower can be embellished, like in the photo, with a button or even a little mini pom-pom and would be great for a fun hat embellishment or a homemade corsage you can keep forever.

Skill Level: crochet skill level intermediate

Finished Size: flower is 4″ (10 cm) in diameter

Materials:
Small amounts of Worsted Weight yarn in Color A and Color B
Crochet Hook G (4.00 mm)

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Crochet Pattern: Beginner’s Butterfly

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on April 21st, 2011 by Erin Burger – 20 Comments

These beginner’s butterflies would be great used as an applique on pretty much anything! Blankets, scarfs, beanies, you name it and you could stick one of these simple butterflies on it. The butterfly is made all in one round, so it’s super fast to crochet!

Skill Level: crochet skill level intermediate

Finished Size: 3″ (7.62 cm) wide across the wings, 3 1/2″ (8.89 cm) long

Materials:
Small amounts of Worsted Weight yarn
Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)
yarn needle

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Crochet Pattern: Baby Bumblebee

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on April 15th, 2011 by Erin Burger – 10 Comments

This little bee would be a great addition to a baby shower basket, a toy for a child or even a home decoration. Personalize your bee with different colors, a little embroidered face or maybe fun decorative buttons.


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