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Large Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

2020, Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern updated. One update is the option to alter the original 43 inch skirt size, to be able to make a slightly larger skirt using L (8-11 mm) hook. This can yield 48 to 54 inch skirt, depending on hook, yarn, and tension used.

Along with this added size option to the original, now you can make a 60 inch tree skirt with the new large tree skirt pattern.

The large pattern will need to be purchased separately from original pattern, due to the extensive differences. But these can be bundled together at a lower cost.

If you have already purchased the tree skirt pattern prior to 2020, please email me, to receive the large pattern at no cost to you.

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"The more we share, the more we have."

Leonard Nimoy

Free Doily Pattern

Mint Chocolate Chip Crochet Mandala Doily Pattern

Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily

Free decorative doily pattern.

Printable pattern here on Google Docs.

PDF pattern download also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Written in US terms

Skill: Easy, Beginner

Measures: approx 13 inches across

Yarn: small amount of ww/worsted weight yarn (note that yarn used in first

pictures is Hobby Lobby, "I Love This Yarn!", Lt Sage, Brown and Ivory)

Hook: size L (11 - 8 mm)

Gauge: 12 x 6 Dc = 4 inches, gauge not crucial

Stitch Key

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single crochet

Sl st: Slip stitch

Lp: Loop

Pic: Picot

Sp: Space

Beg: Begin/ning

Mr: Magic ring

Special stitches

Vst/v stitch: groups of (Dc, Ch sp, Dc) in same space

Sh/Shell: groups of (2 Dc, Ch sp, 2 Dc) in same sp

Pic/Picot: Ch 2, sc in 2nd Ch from the hook, continue as instructed

mr/magic ring: ***please see notes at end of pattern***

You may choose different colors or make all one color. Color changes (as pictured below) are marked with (**) through out pattern.

Begin with magic ring***

Rnd 1: Ch 3 = Dc, 19 Dc in lp, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, (Dc, Ch 1) in each Dc around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4

(20 Dc, 20 Ch 1 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st into Ch 1 sp, Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, Dc in same sp, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc = Vst)

in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4, **change color here**

(20 Vsts)

Rnd 4: (**new color**) join in Ch 1 sp of previous rnd, Ch 5 = Dc + Ch 2, Dc in

same sp, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg

Ch 5 (20 Vsts)

Rnd 5: Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in same sp, (2 Dc, Ch 1,

2 Dc = Sh) in each Ch 2 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Shs)

Rnd 6: Sl st into next Dc, Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in same

sp, (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3,

**change color** (20 Sh)

Rnd 7: (**new color**) join in Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in same sp,

(2 Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in each Ch 2 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3

(20 Sh)

Rnd 8: Sl st in Dc, Sl st in Ch 3 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc 8 x's in same sp, *(2 Dc, Ch 2,

2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, 9 Dc in next Ch 3 sp*, repeat from * to * around,

finishing with Sh, **change color** (10 Sh, 10 - 9dc clusters)

Rnd 9: (**next color**) join in 1st Dc of 9 Dc, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc in each of next 8 Dc,

*(2 Dc, pic, 2 Dc) in next Ch 2 sp, Dc in each of next 9 Dc*, repeat * to *

around, ending with pic/Sh, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3, Fasten off,

Weave ends.

***Magic Ring***

Holding the yarn between your thumb and first 2 fingers on your left hand, wrap the yarn around first 2 fingers so that the yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you, insert the hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grab the second hanging strand next to it with your hook and pull it through the loop, then make a chain with the loop on your hook and begin the pattern, working around the tail in the circle. For closing; untwist the tail from the loop, pull the tail gently, join your circle before closing tightly, pull gently but firmly closing the slack in the center of the circle. Be careful not to pull too tight, as this can break the yarn.

Try different yarns and hook sizes for different size and feel doilies. Original pattern uses size L hook, giving the finished project a softer feel with the loosely crocheted stitches. The smaller your hook, the stiffer and smaller your finished project will be.

Please email if you have questions, would like to share, or for any reason.

Printable pattern is available here on Google Docs as well as available for purchase in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Below are some color ideas from doilies that I have made through the years. We would love to see your creations! If you are a member on Ravelry, please share at Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily. If you are not already a member, it is easy to join and a wonderful resource for crochet and knitting.

Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily made with Red Heart 'Cafe Latte', Hobby Lobby, 'I love this yarn', Ivory, and Brown

Neapolitan Doily

Christmas Doilies

Autumn Doilies

Mardi Gras Doily

St Patrick's Day Doily

Summertime Watermelon Doily

Patriotic Mandala Doily

Valentine's Day Doily

My first Mandala Doily 2011

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May you find JOY and Inspiration!

Best wishes and happy crocheting!!

Feeling Prickly Cactus Coasters

Feeling Prickly

🌵Cactus Coasters🌵

Living in Texas you see a lot of cactus and of course the theme is pretty popular. With the cactus in bloom it just felt right making these cute cactus coasters that keep catching my eye.
They make great gifts for the cactus lovers in your life.
I am making several now for teacher appreciation gifts and a house warming gift for a friend.

🌵 Change up the colors of the flowers to suit your taste, and portray the many lovely colors of the Prickly pear. 🌵

You can order the cactus coasters in Doily Designs Etsy shop, or if you crochet yourself, see the link below for this pattern.

These adorable coasters were created by Ashleigh Kiser of Sewrella.

You can find her pattern on Ravelry Or you can help support Sewrella's art by purchasing this well written pattern in Sewrella's Etsy shop.

Another version of the pattern is available through Leisure Arts.

...have fun with these cute coasters!

🌵 Thanks for stoppin’ by y'all! 🌵

Dreamcatcher

Boho Dreamcatcher

Looking for more Dreamcatcher inspiration, check out my Dreamcatcher board on Pinterest.

...and to find out more about dreamcatchers, you can read "Dreamcatcher Meaning: History & Origins of Dream Catchers" by K Shabi, here.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

Harriet Tubman

“May Peacefulness and Joy be more than dreams for you, may they guide your heart and spirit in everything you do.” by Soul Searcher

Beautiful WOOD feathers gifted to me by my talented Mother and Big Guy :)

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Pillow Cover

This started as a blanket with granny squares but ended up as a pillow cover. It's a big pillow and I can always make a matching blanket later :)

I love this joining method! Called Celtic Lace Join, you will find the tutorial here. Below is a their beautiful example of this awesome join. So pretty! Also found here on Ravelry.

Celtic Lace Join ~by Rachele Carmona

Thank you, Rachele Carmona, for this beautiful Celtic Lace Join! Great examples and wonderful tutorial!

A pattern for my squares came from an unknown source, but this pattern looks similar.

or this....

Image result for crochet squares free pattern

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Palm Tree Tissue Box Cover

Palm Tree

Tissue Box Cover

For the Love of Palm Trees!

Yes, Okay, I have a thing for palm trees, they bring me joy. They are All over our house; bathroom, dining room, etc.

So I wanted to make something with palms for the bathroom. Sometimes you can get tissue boxes that aren’t too bad, other times they are just so ugly.

With ugly tissue box on hand, love of palm trees and itching to crochet, I was inspired to make my palm tree tissue box cover.

The cover itself was made from this tissue box cover pattern. It says, "vibrant colors", and they are not kidding. :) The colors are so pretty! It was just what I was looking for. The stitches are more loose than the single crochet found on most tissue box covers, which is nice. I wanted something different and this pattern was just the thing.

Learn how to crochet a tissue box cover using Bernat Mosaic Yarn. This adds pizzaz and a bit of flair to your home decor.

I found this great palm tree pattern.

It is an adorable palm tree appliqué that yielded the perfect size palm tree for the tissue box cover.

Here is what I ended up with :)

It isn’t great, but a nice change from the ugly tissue box.

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Crochet Autumn Loop Rug

Crochet loop rug ideas for the Holidays.

These loop rugs are so cool and fun to make. It is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes fun. I love having this one around, it is so pleasant to walk on.