Ball Busters

Doily Designs Ball Busters

A few fun, small Fall Ball Busting crochet patterns.

Go through some of those Autumn yarn ball colors, with small Stash Busting patterns like this 4 in 1,  Crochet Fallen Leaves 🍂 crochet pattern. 

This ball buster leaves 🍂  you wanting to make more, 😅

Use multiple size leaves  🍂 for garland, bunting, earrings, project add ons, table decor and more.

Every year around this time, the Autumn Fallen Leaves Pattern always seems to find its way out of my yarn stash, and blowing around,  🍂 🍂 and using up tiny balls of yarn.

Originally my Pumpkin Leaf pattern, these morphed to Watermelon Leaves (similar type plant leaves), and presently are the Four Size Autumn Leaves Pattern, to celebrate the changing Season. The new Autumn Leaves Pattern 🍂 is a tad stiffer then the original, and has 4 fun new sizes.

This leaf design is based on pumpkin, watermelon, and other gourde leaves, but is a great generic looking leaf, for several different crochet leaf projects.

Find the original, and free Pumpkin Leaf Pattern here on Doily Designs blog, or the new 4 size pattern on Etsy. 

From the Pumpkin Patch:

Fun, and super easy Pumpkin Charms, and Pumpkin Earrings can be used as keychains, decor, and/or added to other crochet projects.

With several patterns in the PUMPKIN HARVEST this year, including Pumpkin Harvest Washcloth, Pumpkin Crochet Pouch, and more. 

Pumpkin Harvest Cloth is a washcloth, doily, soap saver, sponge, treat bag, or just about whatever you would like. Best of all, it is not limited to PUMPKIN. Change the colors from your ball stash, and make APPLES, PEACHES, a LUFFA, and more!

Fill with soap, treats, or lay flat with several plumped up pumpkins for decor.

Harvest Cloth Pattern includes leaves and flower.

Check out Free and paid pattern versions of the Mint Chocolate Chip Doily Pattern, and make some in Autumn colors.

Stars are always out, and in season for BALL BUSTING.

Free crochet STAR pattern, along with more star patterns in the Star Chart Pattern found on Etsy.

These patriotic patterns can be done in various colors as seen at the bottom, or get in the voting spirit this Autumn and do some fun Ball Busting patterns from the American Flag Collection, while you sit and contemplate your VOTE for the upcoming Presidential Elections, this Fall.

Be sure to see below for similar patterns in various colors!

Doily Designs fun Ball Busting Heart Rainbow Plush Pillow Pattern

Patriotic Washcloth in fun Spring and Fall colors for the elegant edge, square Crochet Dishcloth pattern.

Diverse Stitch Doily in Autumn colors

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Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

 

Free Crochet Pink Ribbon Charm Pattern

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Charm Pattern

Free crochet pattern below.

Tiny 1.75 inch crochet PINK RIBBON CHARM

Pattern by Doily Designs Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2024

Written in US crochet terms

Skill:  Easy

Hook:  E hook, tapestry needle for weaving ends

Yarn:  Small amount of worsted weight, size 4 yarn. Yarn used by designer; Hobby Lobby, I Love This Yarn! Pink

Optional:  Jump Rings for hanging

Stitch Key

Ch:  Chain

Sc:  Single Crochet

Sp:  Space

St:  Stitch

Begin

Ch 17, 

Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 

Sc in nex 7 sps, 

2 Sc in next sp, 

Sc in next 8 sps, 

fasten off, use tail to attach Ribbon shaped as in picture, and tack down 2 crossed layers together.

I like to bend over the top, and attach a jump ring thru the side of the Sc, and link with another jump ring for hanging.

Thank you for stopping by, and for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. 

Best wishes, and happy crocheting.

This pattern is part of Doily Designs Tiny Tote Seasonal Lip Balm collection. Complete pattern can be found on Etsy.

Free Chunky Scarf Crochet Pattern

Chunky Scarf is a great beginner pattern for a warm, oversized, chunky crochet scarf.

This fun plushy Scarf pattern has withstood the test of time, and are more popular now than ever.

Pictured is my actual first Chunky Scarf from 2001. 

Since 2001, the pattern has been updated with new, fun, useful stitches!

These warm, bulky scarves use Tr Rows, that can be increased or decreased in amount, for your preferred size scarf. 

Free Crochet Pattern

Chunky Scarf

Crochet pattern written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko © 2001

Written in US crochet terms

Skill:  Easy

Measurements:  9 ft x 7 ins

Hook:  I (5.50 mm)  - K (6.5 mm) hook

Yarn:  1 1/2 - 2 Skeins of your choice of chunky worsted weight yarn. 

        Yarn used by designer was discontinued. 

Gauge:  Not crucial

For larger or smaller scarf, add or subtract number of stitches in rows, and amount of rows.

Special Stitches

BegTr:  Sc in sp, ScFlo in sc just made, ScFlo of that sc just made = Tr 

    More on this stitch can be found here on my blog.

Tr:  YO, insert hook, YO, pull thru 1, YO, pull thru 2 lps, YO, pull thru 2, YO, pull thru 2

Skitch Key

BegTr:  Beginning Treble Crochet

Ch:  Chain

Flo:  Front Loop Only

lp:  Loop

Sc:  Single Crochet

Sl st:  Slip Stitch

Sp:  Space

St:  Stitch

Tr:  Treble Crochet

YO:  Yarn Over

Begin

Ch 19,

BegTr in 2nd ch from the hook, turn.  (18 Tr)

BegTr in turning sp/same sp, Tr in each sp across, turn.  (18 Tr)

Repeat last row 98 rows, for a total of 100 Rows, or add/subtract rows for desired length, 

    fasten off, weave ends.

Fringe;

Cut 40, 12 inch strands of yarn,

Fold 2 strands together,

Attach in corners working in,

Add evenly to edges of scarf,

Trim ends.

Back in 2001, I added pony beads, tied randomly to the fringe for a couple of my scarves, how 90's of me 😅 

For smaller size scarves, try a Dc, and/or non chunky yarn.

With questions or comments, drop a comment below for Cathleen.

While crocheting in my free time, I was learning new stitches from a stitch dictionary, and wanted a scarf. I got a little carried away with the soft plushy yarn, and before I knew it, the scarf was huge! I loved it, and made myself more, gifting some to others, and we still wear our chunky scarves to this day. I was so excited to finish this one in time to wear it while holding a balloon in the Annual Chuy's Children Giving to Children, Thanksgiving Parade, in Austin, Texas, it was the perfect warmth needed for that chilly, Fall morning walk.

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Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Free Wrist Scarf, Dog Scarf Crochet Pattern

Try Wrist Scarves for that extra warmth and support on your wrists. 

Great for that tiny bit of that Extraordinary yarn, or with other yarn scraps, this small pattern might be just that quick easy project that you have been searching for.  

Scroll down to find my free, easy Tiny Scarf / Dog Scarf pattern.

Autumn brought a brief cold front, then quickly went back up to 90 degrees, but at a cool 72 degrees inside, wearing my WRIST SCARF around the house is feeling quite nice. 

The rest of me is staying cool, while my wrist is warm, like a wrist warmer, but not as stretchy, with a fun scarf look.

Unlike the wrist warmers that stretch on, the wrist scarf loops over itself, not actually tying, and hangs for decorative purpose.

Suffering from carpel tunnels syndrome, my left wrist is constantly giving me pains, and the extra warmth and support of the wrist scarf feels fabulous! Not to mention the softness of the bamboo yarn against my skin feels wonderful. I have been wearing mine for days, and the hanging yarn surprisingly does NOT get in the way at all, except for water endeavors. 

After all, here in Texas, we don't see enough cold to need more than a tiny scarf 😅

These were originally, and honestly, my Dog Scarf from 2011. I found a few left over from my 'Doggy Lovies' days, and this one, made of bamboo yarn, was too nice to go to waste. Trying it on, I liked it so much that I haven't wanted to take it off for days.

Below is a photo of my 1st furry scarf customer, wearing his Scarf. 

Wrist Scarf / Dog Scarf Crochet Pattern

Crochet pattern written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko © 2011

Written in US crochet terms.

Skill:  Easy

Hook:  G (4-4.25 mm)

Yarn:  Small amount of worsted weight, size 4 yarn

    Designer used a bamboo yarn by Hobby Lobby that was discontinued, but was replaced by

    a new fabulous Hobby Lobby bamboo.

Stitch Key

BegDc:  Beginning Double Crochet

Ch:  Chain

Dc:  Double Crochet

Flo:  Front Loop Only

lp:  Loop

Sc:  Single Crochet

Sl st:  Slip Stitch

Sp:  Space

St:  Stitch

Special Stitches

BegDc:  Sc in st, ScFlo in sc just made = Dc (here for more on begdc st)

Begin

Ch 7

BegDc in 2nd ch sp from hook, Dc in remaining 5 ch sps, turn.  (6 Dc)

BegDc in same sp as turning sp, Dc in remaining 5 ch sps, turn.  (6 Dc)

Repeat last row for 52 more rows, for a total of 54 Rows, or for desired length, fasten off, 

Add fringe;

Cut 20, 4 inch strands, 

On each end of your scarf, loop 2 strands together in; first, last, and 3 middle sps, spreading evenly for your fringe.  Cut evenly across.

I find 5 works better than 6, as 6 gets too full.

For the Dog Scarf, I would add a loop on the back, so you did not have to actually even fold it on its self or tie it.

To make a loop, 

At about 1/3 from one end, 

Join same color yarn with Post Sl st, Ch 10,

Join without stretching (laying flat) with Post Sl st to a dc about 5 sts up,

Fasten off, weave ends.

This loop can then be used to feed the other end thru, to give a break away dog scarf.

To wear as Wrist Scarf;

Wrap 2 x's around your wrist, feed one end thru the folds, hold one end with the hand it is wrapped around, and use other hand to pull the other end, and tighten. With this tightened, yarns like bamboo will stay put with no knot. 

Hope that you enjoyed to Wrist Scarf/Dog Scarf Pattern by Doily Designs.

Of course....

If you would like a normal sized scarf, try increasing ch, and rows on the above pattern, or

for an OVERSIZED Scarf, see my free Chunky Scarf Pattern.

Have fun with it!

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Funny story.

Back when I wrote this simple pattern, trying to make and sell my own designs, and just getting started in 2011, there was one other lady that I had found on the internet making Dog Scarves, at the time. 

She was in California, and I was so curious how she made hers. I was going to order one, but she had this deal, that if you sent $5, she would make you what you got. I found this fabulous, and quickly sent her my $5.  A few weeks later, I received an envelope, I excitedly opened it, and inside was the coolest small scarf! It was made of this fantastic variegated brown suede like material, and was made in several long rows, unlike mine, above. It was also quite a bit bigger than mine.

Free Crochet Tiny Star Pattern

Crochet Tiny Star Pattern

Tiny Star ⭐

Fun free tiny star pattern is one of my favorite tiny stars.

Old free pattern for Tiny Star is still free, but is now the Tiniest Star.

Both the Tiny & Tiniest Star patterns are now also included in the Star Chart Pattern, including 12+ crochet star patterns of various designs, sizes, and styles.

So many uses for these cute little stars. Use for Holiday decorations, for Christmas, 4th of July, or make earrings, or other jewelry or crochet.

Written by Cathleen of Doily Designs, 2021, in US crochet terms.

Yarn: Very small amount of worsted weight yarn.

Hook:  Size E or F hook.

Measurement:  Approximately F hook = 4 cm/1.57 in, H = 5 cm/1.96 in

Gauge:  4 Sc x 4 Rows = 1 inch

Construction:  Made from the center out, using Magic Ring.

Very quick and easy for lots of fun with TINY STARS ⭐

Find the video, and YouTube link below.

Special Stitches:

Mr (Magic Ring):  Loop yarn around 2 fingers, pull loop on hook thru, leaving an open ring with strands removed from around your fingers, Ch 1, work stitches into this ring and around the tail, after working sts untwist the tail, join, close Mr by pulling tail firmly but gently closed tight.

Stitch Key:

Ch:  Chain

Mr:  Magic Ring

Sc:  Single Crochet

Sl st:  Slip Stitch

Begin

Rnd 1:  Make a Mr, Ch 1, 5 Sc in mr, join with  Sl st in 1st sc, close mr.

Rnd 2:  *Ch 3, Sl st in 2nd ch from the hook, Sc in 3rd ch, Sl st in next sc,* repeat * to * around 4 x's forming 5 point star, join with Sl st in 1st sp, fasten off, weave ends.

Pictorial

Rnd 1:  Step 1: Make a Magic ring, Ch 1,

Rnd 1:  Step 2:  5 Sc in Mr, join with Sl st in 1st sc, Close mr pulling tail gently but firmly closed.

Rnd 2:  Step 3:  **Ch 3,

Rnd 2:  Step 4:  Sl st in 2nd ch from hook,

Rnd 2:  Step 5:  Sc in 3rd ch,

Rnd 2:  Step 6:  Sl st into next sc in circle,**  Repeat ** to ** around (Rnd 2/Step 3 - Step 6) 4 x's to form 5 point star, 

Rnd 2:  Step 7:  fasten off, weave ends.

We are trying some of our tiny stars as earrings, though I think a good stiffening would be great for these. 

To stiffen:  Use diluted glue/water, soak stars, wring out excess glue/water, flatten out, allow to dry.

If you like this star pattern, and would like more star patterns, you can find Doily Designs new STAR CHART crochet pattern with 12+ Star designs in one pattern.

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Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Sunflower & Fingerless Wrist Warmer

Combination of three free patterns from Doily Designs 

for these fun summertime wrist warmers.

Free crochet patterns for;

Sunflower 

Leaves

&

Everyday Fingerless Gloves

(scroll to bottom of Sunflower to google doc link for free pattern)

Even in this hot summer weather, you might find me sporting my wrist warmers, especially  when my carpal tunnels syndrome acts up. They are just the right weight and size for everyday wear to keep my wrists feeling a little more support and warmth.  Why not make them a little more seasonal, and decorate them with some flowers. Of course, I like my browns, and the color combo is right up my alley, but these could be done in any combination of colors, different size flowers, or several flowers, for whatever look that you are after. 🌼

Happy with the results, I can't wait for cooler weather, so I can wear them all the time. 😅

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Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Doily Rug

Crochet Doily Rugs

The always fun and useful crochet Doily RUG is a summertime favorite of mine.

Pictured above is a custom rug made based on a customers ideas, along with the a Willow blanket for her beautiful nursery. Photo courtesy of the customer.  

Below and front is a rope rug made with Creative Jewish Mom's wonderful crochet rug pattern. To the back is Doily Designs Shells n Lace doily rug.

The first and original of my shells n lace doily rugs were very inspired by the beautiful design by Villa Varisksenmarja of Creative Jewish Mom.  She was among the first, that I found, to share patterns for the doily rug craze in 2011. Her beautiful design had a big influence on my desire to create and crochet in the round, as well as my Shells n Lace rug pattern.

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Below, a larger Shells n Lace Doily Rug.

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A BIG, fun, and challenging Pineapple DOILY RUG. This 7 foot doily rug was for a wedding prop in 2012.

small Black Mandala Doily Rug

Below Doily Designs Shells n Lace Doily Rug and Pineapple Throw

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May you find joy and inspiration!

Best wishes and happy crocheting!!