Thursday, February 16, 2023

Crochet Butterfly

 I found this pattern HERE and copied it to my blog because so often, links I love disappear.

Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern

Here is what you will need:

  • worsted weight yarn, scraps will work great
  • US H8/5 mm crochet hook, or another comfortable sized hook
  • tapestry needle, scissors.

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet AbbreviationsUS to UK Crochet Conversion Chart.  Find links to stitches on the “Tutorial” menu: Getting Started will show basic stitches used in many patterns and Crochet Stitch Dictionary shows our growing collection of crochet stitch tutorials.


Yellow and blue crochet butterfly before assembly

Butterfly:

With color 1, chain 6 and join to form a ring.


Row 1:  Work the following in the loop:  Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2dc, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2*, repeat * to * 6 more times (8 clusters).  Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3. Fasten off color 1.


Row 2:  Attach color 2 in any space. [ Ch 3, 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in same space as joining, *in next space work [3dc, ch 2, 3 dc]*, repeat * to * 6 more times.  Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3.  Fasten off color 2.


Row 3:  Attach color 3 in any ch-2 space.  In same space as joining, work [ch3, 5 dc, ch 3, sl st to 1st ch (picot formed), 6 dc], sl st in next space, *in next ch-2 space, work [6dc, ch 3, sl st to 1st ch (picot formed), 6 dc], sl st in next space*, repeat * to * 6 more times. Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3.  Do NOT finish off.


Carefully fold butterfly in half.  Chain 15 or enough chain stitches to wrap around the fold for a firm fit.  Do sew down just yet.  Fasten off, leaving a long strand for sewing.


Antennae

Chain 14.  Fasten off and tie a knot on each end of chain.  Pull yarn tight and cut close to the knot.

yellow and blue crochet butterfly showing antennae construction

Assembly:

Wrap body chain up and around the body, catching the antennae under the chain at the top.  Sew down firmly.

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Rainbow Hat

Sizes Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult

You will need:-


8ply acrylic yarn - 14 colours (baby), 16 (toddler), 17 colours (child), 18 colours (adult)
4mm crochet hook
scissors
darning needle

To make:-

Change colours every round, last three rounds are the same colour for the brim.

Round 1 - 1 ch, 10 (11, 12, 13) hdc into magic ring. Join with sl st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 2 - ch 4, (1 dc 1 ch) into each hdc of first round. (10, 11, 12, 13 stitches) Join into top of ch 3. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 3 - ch 3 into a chain space, 1 dc into same space, ch1, (2 dc, ch 1) into each space. (20, 22, 24, 26 stitches) Join with sl st into top of ch 3. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 4 - ch 4, 1 dc between 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ch 1 space, continue to end. Join with sl st into top of ch 3. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 5 - ch 3, 1 dc into same space, ch 1, (2 dc 1 ch) into each space. Join with a sl st into top of ch 3. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Rounds 6 to 11 (13, 14, 15) - ch 3, 2 dc into same space, 3 dc into each space. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 12 (14, 15, 16) - ch 3, 2 dc into same space, 1 ch, continue to end. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 13 (15, 16, 17) - sc between every dc and into ch space. Join with a sl st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 14 (16, 17, 18) - 3 ch, dc into next stitch, 2 dc into following stitch. Repeat (1 dc into next 2 stitches, then 2dc into following stitch) for the round. Join with a sl st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 15 (17, 18, 19) - 3 ch, dc into every stitch. Join with a sl st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Round 16 (18, 19, 20) - same as round 14 (16, 17, 18).
Finish off. Darn ends and attach flower.

I used this one found HERE

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Crocheted Cotton Water Bottle Carrier

 



Video Tutorial HERE

Materials -

Lincraft Makr 8 ply cotton
4 mm crochet hook

Pattern-

Round 1: Into a magic ring (1 dc, 1ch) 8 times
Round 2: (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch) into every ch 1 space
Round 3: (1 sc, 6 ch) into ch space between separate dcs. Refer to video tutorial for joining rounds
(Make 10 ch 6 rounds and 1 ch 5 round)
For top: 5 scs in each ch 5 loop
Make another round of scs
Refer to video for making strap and connecting.
Strap is 120 cm


Sunday, April 5, 2020

Sakura Market Bag




Disclaimer: This pattern and photographs are the property of K.A.M.E. Crochet by Krisztina Anna Matejcsok-Edomer and should be used for personal and non-commercial use. You may not alter or sell this pattern in any way. You may sell finished products, but please credit K.A.M.E. Crochet if you can. Thank you!
K.A.M.E. Crochet Designs 2019 by Krisztina Anna Matejcsok - Edomer All rights reserved


Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Gauge: 5 half double crochets = approx. 1 inch
Size: The bottom part is 20 cm diameter, the bag is approx. 32 cm tall without the straps, but stretches when in use.

Materials needed:
4 mm (G) size Hook
approx. 85-90 grams of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (I used Lime Green shade)
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Stitch markers if needed

Stitches used and Abbreviations:
MR = magic ring
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
SK = skip
SP = space
ST/STS= stitch/ stitches
SLST = slip stitch
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
FPHDC = front post half double crochet
FPDC = front post double crochet
FPSC = front post single crochet
*-* =repeat pattern between these symbols

Special Stitches:

Front post single crochet:
Insert your hook from the front around the post of given stitch, from right to left, yarn over and finish single crochet as usual.
K.A.M.E. Crochet Designs 2019 by Krisztina Anna Matejcsok - Edomer All rights reserved


Front post half double crochet:
Yarn over, insert your hook from the front around the post of given stitch, from right to left, yarn over and finish your half double crochet as usual.
Front post double crochet:
Yarn over, insert your hook from the front around the post of given stitch, from right to left, yarn over and finish your double crochet as usual.

Additional notes:
US terms used throughout
Each round starts with a Chain 1, 2 or 3. These are not counted as a stitch unless instructed otherwise

To start: MR
Round 1: CH 3, DC 12 into the ring, join with a SLST to first DC (not CH 3)              (12 DC)
Round 2: CH 2, 1 DC in same ST, FPDC around the CH 3 from previous round AND same ST you just put a DC into, *1DC in next ST, FPDC around the same ST* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to first DC                        (12 FPDC, 12 DC)
Round 3: CH 2, 1 DC in same ST, 1 DC in next ST (that’s the first FPDC from previous round), FPDC around the same ST you just put a DC into, *1 DC in next 2 STS (note: the 2nd ST is always the FPDC), FPDC around FPDC* repeat *to* to end join with a SLST to first DC                (12 FPDC, 24 DC)
Round 4: SLST to first FPDC from prevoius round, CH 1, SC in same ST, SK 2 STS (those are the 2 DC from prev. round) 7 DC in next FPDC, *SK 2 STS, SC in next FPDC , SK 2 STS, 7 DC in next FPDC* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to first SC                   (6 SC, 6  Shells)
Round 5: CH 7 (counts as DC+CH 4) *skip 3 DC, 1 SC in 4th DC of shell, CH 4, skip 3 DC, 1 DC in SC, CH 4, skip 3 DC* repeat *to* to end join with a SLST to the 3rd CH of CH 7                                      (6 DC, 6 SC, 12 CH 4 SP)
Round 6: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, 4 SC in CH 4 SP, 1 SC in SC, 4 SC in CH 4 SP,* 1 SC in DC, 4 SC in CH 4 SP, 1 SC in SC, 4 SC in CH 4 SP* repeat *to* to end join with a SLST to first SC               (60 SC)
Round 7: CH 2, 2 DC in same ST, 1 DC in next 4 STS, *2 DC in next ST, 1 DC in next 4 STS* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLSTto first DC                   (72 DC)
Round 8: CH 5 (counts as DC+CH 2), SK 1 ST, *1 DC in next ST, CH 2, SK 1 ST* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to 3rd CH of CH 5             (36 DC, 36 CH 2 SP)
Round 9: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, SK next CH 2 SP, 5 DC in next DC, SK next CH 2 SP, *SC in next DC, SK next CH 2 SP, 5 DC in next DC, SK next CH 2 SP* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to first SC                    (18 Shells, 18 SC) SEE NOTE AT END
Round 10: CH 2, 1 FPDC around first SC from previous round, CH 3, SK 2 DC, 1 SC in 3rd DC of shell, CH 3, SK 2 DC *1 FPDC around SC from previous round, CH 3, SK 2 DC, 1 SC in 3rd DC of shell, CH 3, SK 2 DC* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to first FPDC       (18 FPDC, 18 SC, 36 CH 3 SP)
Round 11: CH 2, 1 FPHDC around FPDC and CH 2 from previous round, 3 SC in CH 3 SP, 1 SC in SC, 3 SC in CH 3 SP, *1 FPHDC around FPDC, 3 SC in CH 3 SP, 1 SC in SC, 3 SC in CH 3 SP* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to first FPHDC                  (18 FPHDC, 126 SC)
Round 12: CH 1, 1 FPSC around CH 2 and FPHDC from previous round, 1 SC in next 7 STS, * 1FPSC in next ST, 1 SC in next 7 STS* repeat *to* to end, join with a SLST to first FPSC         (18 FPSC, 126 SC) SEE NOTE BELOW FOR CHANGE TO NEXT ROUND
Round 13: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, CH 4, SK 3 STS, 1 SC in next ST,* CH 4, SK 3 STS, 1 SC in next ST (note: this stitch is a FPSC from previous round), CH 4, SK 3, 1 SC in next ST* repeat *to*until you do the last SC, then just CH 1 and 1 DC in first SC             (35 CH 4 SP and 1 CH 1+1 DC SP)
HINT: if you are unsure how to finish the round, see the step-by step pictures on page 5
Round 14: CH 1, 1 SC in this same space,* CH 5, 1 SC in next CH 4 SP* repeat *to* until you do the last SC, then just CH 2 and 1 DC in first SC             (35 CH 5 SP and 1 CH 2+1 DC SP)
Round 15: CH 1, 1 SC in this same space,* CH 6, 1 SC in next CH 5 SP* repeat *to* until you do the last SC, then just CH 3 and 1 DC in first SC            (35 CH 6 SP and 1 CH 3 +1 DC SP)
Round 16-24: Same as Round 15
Round 25-27: Same as Round 14
Round 28-30: CH 1, 1 SC in this same space,* CH 4, 1 SC in next CH 5 SP* repeat *to* until you do the last SC, then just CH 1, 1 DC in first SC              (35 CH 4 SP and 1 CH 1+1 DC SP)
Round 31: CH 1, 1 SC in this same space,* CH 3, 1 SC in next CH 4 SP* repeat *to* until you do the last SC, then just CH 1, 1 HDC in first SC           (35 CH 3 SP and 1 CH 1+1 HDC SP)
SEE NOTE BELOW
Round 32: CH 1, 2 SC in same SP, 1 SC in next SC, * 3 SC in next CH 3 SP, 1 SC in SC* repeat *to* to end, 1 SC in last SP (there are 2 SC in that SP you made when started this round) join with a SLST to first SC                      (144 SC)
Round 33: CH 1, 1 HDC in same ST, 1 HDC in each ST to end, join with a SLST to first HDC      (144 HDC)
Round 34: CH 1, 1 HDC in same ST, 1 HDC in each ST to end, join with a SLST to first HDC      (144 HDC)
Round 35: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, 1 SC in next 39 STS, CH 80, SK 32 STS, 1 SC in next 40 STS, CH 80, SK 32 STS, SLST to first SC                    (80 SC, 160 CH)
Round 36: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, 1 SC in next 39 STS, 1 SC in next 80 CH, 1 SC in next 40 STS, 1 SC in next 80 CH, join with a SLST to first SC                  (240 SC)
Round 37 CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, 1 SC in each ST to end, join with a SLST to first SC            (240 SC)
Round 38: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, 1 SC in each ST to end, join with a SLST to first SC            (240 SC)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

NOTE - This made 12 not 18 shells so this change was made...

Round 13: CH 1, 1 SC in same ST, CH 3, SK 2 STS, 1 SC in next ST,* CH 3, SK 2 STS, 1 SC in next ST, CH 3, SK 2, 1 SC in next ST* repeat *to*until you do the last SC, then just CH 1 and 1 DC in first SC   (31 CH 3 SP)

Round 32: 3 SC in each SP join with a SLST to first SC  (93 SC)


Thank you for choosing this pattern for your project! When you make it, I’d like to see it! Remember to tag me – @k.a.m.e_crochet on Instagram
If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me at kamecrochet@gmail.com or
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Monday, March 30, 2020

Heart Cable Pattern




Pattern works over 16 stitches

Row 1: P2, K2, C4B, C4F, K2, P2
Even rows: knit Ks & purl Ps
Row 3: P2, CR4B, K4, CL4F, P2
Row 5: P1, CR3B, P2, C4B, P2, CL3F, P1
Row 7: CR3B, P3, K4, P3, CL3F
Row 9: K2, P4, C4B, P4, K2
Row 11: CL4F, C4B, C4F, CR4B

Repeat rows 3 - 12 to continue pattern

C4B = slip 2 hold to back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
C4F = slip 2 hold to front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
CR4B = slip 2 hold to back, knit 2, purl 2 from cable needle
CL4F = slip 2 hold to front, purl 2, knit 2 from cable needle
CR3B = slip 1 hold to back, knit 2, purl 1 from cable needle
CL3F = slip 2 hold to front, purt 1, knit 2 from cable needle

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Crochet Granny Hexagon Handbag




Crochet 10 African flower motifs using this pattern... 

https://www.kredide.com/en/beautiful-granny-square-great-for-a-blanket-grannysquares-crochet-hake/

Stitch together using invisible seam.
Add an extra round of dc for adult size bag.
Handles are 55 stitches.


Thursday, February 13, 2020

Mini Easter Basket



Use 8 ply yarn, hook size 3.75 mm.
Crochet tightly to create a small stiff basket.
The base of the baskets shown are 4.5 cm wide, and 5 cm tall to the top (not including handle).

R1: Create Magic Ring with primary color. Ch. 2, 10 hdc into ring, join with sl. st. to first hdc (10 sts.)
R2: Ch. 1, 2 hdc into each st., join with sl. st. (20 sts.)
R3: Ch. 1 *1hdc, 2 hdc in next st.,* repeat around, join with sl. st. (30 sts.)
R4: Ch. 1, *working through back loops only: 4 hdc, 2 hdc in one st.* repeat around, join with sl. st. (36 sts.)
R5: Ch. 1, *working through both loops again: 8 hdc, 2 hdc in one st.* repeat around, join with sl. st. (40 sts.)
R6: Ch. 1, hdc around, join with sl. st.
R7: Change colors, ch. 1, hdc around, join with sl. st.
R8: Change colors, Ch. 1, hdc around, join with sl. st.
R9: Change colors, ch. 1, hdc around, join with sl. st.
R10: Change back to primary color, ch. 1, hdc around, join with sl. st.
R11: Ch. 35 tightly, skip 20 sts., join with sl. st., sl. st. around back to starting point (make sure chain is flat, not twisted, before joining), break yarn and fasten off.
Re-join on opposite side of basket from finished half and repeat the sl. st. around on this side, break yarn, fasten off.



Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Crochet Flower







In a magic ring ch 1, sc 10, join with a sl st.
Round 1: *Chain 3, skip 1 st, sl st next st. Complete 5 times from *, join at the base of the beginning stitch to join. (5 chain 3 loops total)
Round 2: *sl st in to the next chain 3 loop. Ch 1, work 5 dc through the ch 3, ch 1, sl st in the same ch 3, Complete 5 times total from *. Join with the beginning stitch.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Parker Baby Booties and Matching Hat

This pattern comes from here... I've saved it to my blog so I don't lose it.








I used Lincraft Cuddles yarn. 4mm crochet hook for the booties and 5.5mm hook for the hat.


Baby Booties

Materials:
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn (Weight: 4/Medium, 3.5 oz/100g, 170 yds/156 m)
(You will use less than half a skein for this pattern)

Sizes:
This pattern fits newborn to 12 month old babies.
Skill Level:
Level 2/Easy

Crochet Parker Baby Booties

Ch 10, Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Sc in next 7, make 5 Sc in the last chain
Turn your work to stitch in other side of foundation Ch, Sc 8, sl st to join, ch 2
Round 2: Hdc in first st, 2 Hdc in next st, Hdc in next 6, 2 Hdc in next 2, Hdc in next 2, 2 Hdc in next 2, Hdc in next 6, 2 Hdc, Hdc in last, sl st to join, ch 1
Round 3: Sc in first 10 sts, 2 Sc in next 2 sts, 2 Hdc in next 5 sts, 2 Sc in next 2, SC in next 10, sl st to join, ch 1
Rounds 4-5: Sc around in back loops only, sl st to join, ch 1 (40 sts)
Rounds 6-7: Now working in both loops, Sc around, sl st to join ch 1 (40 sts)
Round 8: Sc in first 12 sts, [Sc decrease, Sc in next 2] 4 times, Sc 12, sl st to join, ch 1
Round 9: Sc in first 14 sts, Sc decrease, Sc, Sc decrease, Sc, Sc decrease, Sc 14, sl st to join, ch 1
Round 10: Sc 10, 6 Sc decreases, Sc 11, sl st to join, ch 1
Round 11: Sc 10, 3 Sc decreases, Sc 11, sl st to join, ch 1
Round 12: Sc 10, 2 Sc decreases, Sc 10, sl st to join, ch 1
Round 13-16: Sc around, sl st to join, chain 1 (22 sts)
Round 17: Dc around, sl st to join, ch 1 (22 sts)
Round 18: Dc in first st, *Bpdc (Back post double crochet), Dc, repeat from * around, sl st to join, ch 1 (22 sts)
Round 19: Repeat Round 18
Round 20: Sc around, sl st to join, finish off, weave ends (22 sts)
Fold over bootie cuff (rounds 17-20) – you don’t need to sew the cuff down but you may if you are worried about it shifting.
Aaaaaand make another the same way!


Baby Hat

Materials:

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn (Weight: 4/Medium, 3.5 oz/100g, 170 yds/156 m)
(You will use less than half a skein for any size of this pattern)


Sizes:

0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child

Gauge:

14 sts x 8 rows in dc = 4″

Skill Level:

Level 1/Beginner


0-3 Months

Crochet Baby Hat

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC around, join, chain 2 (22)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next; repeat around, join, chain 2 (33)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Rounds 5-7: DC around, join, chain 2 (44)
Rounds 8-10: DC in first, FpDc in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Round 11: Sc around, join, finish off (44)

3-6 Months

Crochet Baby Hat

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC around, join, chain 2 (22)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Rounds 6-8: DC around, join, chain 2 (48)
Rounds 9-11: DC in first, FpDc in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 12: Sc around, join, finish off (48)

6-9 Months

Crochet Baby Hat

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC around, join, chain 2 (22)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52)
Rounds 7-9: DC around, join, chain 2 (52)
Rounds 10-12: DC in first, FpDc in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (52)
Round 13: Sc around, join, finish off (52)

9-12 Months

Crochet Baby Hat

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC around, join, chain 2 (22)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56)
Rounds 8-10: DC around, join, chain 2 (56)
Rounds 10-13: DC in first, FpDc in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (56)
Round 14: Sc around, join, finish off (56)

Toddler / Preschooler

Crochet Hat

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC around, join, chain 2 (22)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60)
Rounds 9-11: DC around, join, chain 2 (60)
Rounds 12-14: DC in first, FpDc in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 15: Sc around, join, finish off (60)

Child

Crochet Hat

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC around, join, chain 2 (22)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64)
Rounds 10-12: DC around, join, chain 2 (64)
Rounds 12-15: DC in first, FpDc in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (64)
Round 16: Sc around, join, finish off (64)

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Crochet Doily/Coasters



Yarn -
5.5mm crochet hook

Round 1 - Begin by making 12 dc into a magic ring.
Round 2 - 2 dc into each stitch, join. 24 stitches
Round 3 - 1 dc, 2 dc repeat to end, join. 36 stitches
Round 4 - ch 2, skip 1 st, sl st into next st, repeat to end, join.
Round 5 - ch 5 dc in same stitch, ch 2, skip next ch 2 loop, *1dc 3 ch 1dc into next 2 ch loop, ch 2, skip next loop, repeat from *, join.
Round 6 - 3 ch (1st dc) 6 dc into first loop, sc into next loop, *7 dc into next loop, sc into next loop, repeat from *, join and end off
Weave ends in

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Dragonfly Crochet Scarf



3 balls Lincraft Surroundings Yarn
5.5 mm crochet hook

Chain 34
Row 1 - dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc in each stitch to end (31 sts), ch 3 turn
Row 2 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 14 dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 14 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 3 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 11 dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 2 space, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 12 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 4 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 9 dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc into centre of sc from previous row, ch 4, skip 2 dc, 10 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 5 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 9 dc, 5 dc in ch 4 space, dc into centre of sc from previous row, 5 dc in ch 4 space, 10 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 6 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 30 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 7 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 6 dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 15 dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 7 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 8 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 3 dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 2 space, ch 3 skip 3 dc, 9 dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch 2 space, ch 3 skip 3 dc, 4 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 9 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 1 dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc into centre of sc from previous row, ch 4, skip 2 dc, 5 dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc into centre of sc from previous row, ch 4, skip 2 dc, 2 dc to end, ch 3 turn
Row 10 - (ch 3 counts as first dc), 1 dc, 5 dc in ch 4 space, dc into centre of sc from previous row, 5 dc in ch 4 space, 5 dc,  5 dc in ch 4 space, dc into centre of sc from previous row, 5 dc in ch 4 space, 2 dc to end, ch 3 turn

Repeat these 10 rows until your scarf is the desired length.
Finish with tassels if you wish.


Crochet Heart Key Rings




Click here for link to blog post

Click here for link to pattern

I'm reposting the instructions here in case the blog where I found it disappears at some point, which has happened to me before. But full credit goes to José Crochet - Blog

Materials needed:
  • 100% mercerized cotton, suited for hook 3-4 mm
  • a crochet hook at least one size smaller than advised on the label of your skein (I used a 2mm hook)
  • tapestry needle
  • stuffing
  • accessories to decorate like: keyring, ribbon, buttons, beads, bells, felt etc.

Stitches:
ch  - chain                                           
SS – slip stitch                                   
SC – single crochet                        
HDC – half double crochet               
DC – double crochet                        
TC – treble crochet           

Note: I like to crochet quite tight for this project. You don't want gaps or the stuffing to show on the outside.

Start with chain 8.


Turn, and SC in second chain from hook and in the next 6 chains.

* Chain 1, turn, 1 SC in each sc * ;  repeat between * …... * 5 more times.
(You have now a total of 7 rows of 7 SC and completed a small square)
Note: In the original pattern of Karin, it  says to do 8 rows of 7 SC.

Turn, crochet 7 TC in the center (4th stitch) along the side. SS in the opposite corner. You've made the first arch.

Tilt your work and crochet another 7 TC in the center along the next side.
SS in the chain 1 (8th chain) of the starting chain. You've made the second arch.

Chain 3 (this will count as your first DC), work 6 DC evenly along the side.

In the corner (where your tail is): do 1 DC – 1 TC – 1 DC.

Tilt your work again and make 7 DC evenly along the side.

Work 2 DC in each of the next 6 TC. In the 7th you do 1 HDC and 1 SC.
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In the first TC of the next of 7-TC-set you do 1 SC and 1 HDC.
Work 2 DC in each of the next 6 TC.

Cut the yarn, leaving an approx. 3 inch tail and pull the yarn through.

Put your crochethook in the first DC made in this last round (passed the chain3), grab the tail from the back and pull it through to the front.


Put your hook upwards in the front loop of the last DC made, grab the tail and pull it through downwards.


Put your hook from the backside to the front of the same last DC. Grab the tail and pull it through to the back of your work.


You sew the tail in along the back of the last DC's made. 


Don't do this too tight. You've just created a sort of mock-stitch that you will need when you crochet the 2 parts together. It replaces the top of the chain 3.


You can notice that this way it's hardly visible where your work ended. 

Crochet another heart.

Knock yourself out decorating the both parts.

Now you've come to the point were you can crochet the both parts together.
Put the wrong sides together and start at the bottom point.

Attach the yarn and do a chain 1. Work a SC in the same bottom stitch.
Work 1 SC in every next stitch.

When you've crocheted the last sc on the right arch, you could do a chain 30 and continue to crochet scs in the left arch. This way you have made your own loop on which you can attach the keyring.

When you have approx. 6-7 stitches left, you can stuff your heart, but don't put too much in it.
Do the remaining SC's and work 2 SC in the same stitch were you've started.

Note: I use the tails to attach a bead or bell before sewing in. 

Attach a ribbon and keyring (or crochet your own ribbon).

Have fun crocheting your own heart ! 
 ♥