Showing posts with label Free Crochet Patterns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Free Crochet Patterns. Show all posts

Dye Lot Discussion

Choosing yarn in the same dye lot can be crucial to a fabulous crochet project. Below is a great example of why to purchase your yarn in the same dye lot when crocheting, especial for larger, solid color items. 

Below I had crocheted exclusively indoors, with low light, and never checked the dye lot, and imagine my surprise when I went outside to take photos and this is what I shot. I was very disappointed, when I was expecting to see one solid color, and saw this. So you can see how the over all design of your finished item can be affected.

Since this experience, it has been imperative to some of my designs to check the dye lot # on each yarn skein, and make sure they are the same dye lot #'s. Otherwise, you could end up with all your time and work put into something, only to finish and realize this costly mistake. 


Even knowing this, it can be difficult, if not impossible at times, to get yarn all in the same dye lot. This is when I would suggest, do not 'try it anyway', as I did with yes, a second blanket, when I could not find any other option. As an alternative to trying it any way, you can usually purchase yarn online from larger distributor, and get batches of yarn from the same dye lot.

I recommend Hobby Lobby, "I love this yarn!", for their great colors and soft texture. As well as that they have consistently sent batches in bundles, all with matching dye lot #'s! Hooray!!

Hope this information saves you a stitch in time.  :)

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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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Free Easy Crochet Snowflake Pattern

 ❆❅❄ Christmas Snowflake Coaster ❄❅❆


Easy, free crochet snowflake pattern.


These crochet snowflakes make great coasters, and can also work as garland, ornaments, gift tags and more. 


Versatile pattern written in US crochet terms, by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko, © 2021.


You can find this printable pdf download pattern file for sell on Etsy.


Easy crochet pattern works up quickly to make several as gift sets, or decorations during the holidays.


Uses G (6 - 4.25mm) hook, or other hook size to change overall size, gauge not crucial. H hook works good for slightly larger coasters.

G hook yields snowflakes that are approximately 5 inch at widest point.


Size 4, worsted weight yarn. Designer uses Hobby Lobby, “I love this yarn!”, White sparkle.


Stitch Key

Ch (chain)

Sl st (slip stitch)

Sc (single crochet)

Sp (space)

Hdc (half double crochet)

Mr (magic ring* mr instruction included after pattern)

For post stitches, crochet around the bottom part of the Hdc st.


Detailed pictorial and hand drawn graph follow written pattern.



Beg: Mr, Ch 1

Rnd 1:  12 Sc in Mr, join with Sl st in 1st Sc (12 Sc)


Rnd 2:  *Ch 4, Sl st in next Sc,* repeat * to * around, join with Sl st in 1st Sc

             (12 Ch 4 lps)


Rnd 3:  Sl st into Ch 4 sp, *Ch 5, Sl st in next Ch 4 sp,* repeat * to * around, 

             join with Sl st in Sl st/base of 1st Ch (12 Ch 5 lps)


Rnd 4:  Sl st into Ch 5 sp, Ch 1, Sl st into same sp, *Ch 6, Sl st into next 

            Ch 5 sp,* repeat * to * around, join with Sl st in Sl st (12 Ch 6 lps)


Rnd 5:  *2 Sc in next Ch 6 sp, (Hdc in same sp, Ch 4, Sl st in post of Hdc, 

            Ch 4, Sl st in 3rd Ch, Ch 1, Sl st in same post of Hdc, Ch 4, Sl st for 

            a 3rd time around same post of Hdc, 2 Sc in same ch sp), Sc in next 

            Ch 6 sp, (Hdc in same, Ch 3, Sl st around Hdc post, Sc in same ch,* 

            repeat * to * around, join with Sl st in 1st Sc (6 large points, 6 small 

            points)


Fasten off. Weave ends.




Pictured above; Begin with Magic ring, Ch 1


Rnd 1: 12 Sc in Mr, Sl st in 1st Sc (12 Sc)



Rnd 2: *Ch 4, Sl st in next Sc,* repeat * to * around, Sl st into 1st Sl st sp, (12 Ch 4 sps)




Rnd 3: Sl st into Ch 4 sp, *Ch 5, Sl st in next Ch 4 sp,* repeat * to * around, join with Sl st in 1st St, (12 Ch 5 sps)



Rnd 4: Sl st into Ch 5 sp, Ch 1, Sl st in same sp, *Ch 6, Sl st in next Ch 5 sp,* repeat * to * around, join with Sl st in 1st St, (12 Ch 6 sps)



Rnd 5:  *2 Sc in next Ch 6 sp, (Hdc in same sp, Ch 4, Sl st in post of Hdc, Ch 4, Sl st in 3rd Ch, Ch 1, Sl st in same post of Hdc, Ch 4, Sl st for a 3rd time around same post of Hdc), 2 Sc in same ch sp, Sc in next Ch 6 sp, (Hdc in same, Ch 3, Sl st around Hdc post, Sc in same ch,* repeat * to * around, join with Sl st in 1st Sc.  (6 large points, 6 small points)

Fasten off. Weave ends.





Please, let me know if you have any questions, comments, would like to share or for another reason.



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Best wishes and happy crocheting!


Crochet Sunflower

🌻 Crochet Sunflowers 🌻


Quick and easy crochet sunflower pattern.


Crocheting for PEACE for UKRAINE! 


Sunflowers can be used as an appliquΓ©, worn as a brooch or barrette. Add a sunflower to hats and scarves, whatever you can imagine. 

Make a handful to create this sunflower bunting. Bunting makes a nice car decoration to show your support for peace for Ukraine.



Complete pattern can be purchased on Etsy and includes graph and written pattern for leaf seen here. To see free leaf pattern, please visit free leaf pattern here on Doily Designs.


Pattern written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko © 2021



Original pattern PDF file download available free on Google Docs at present time. This pattern version does not include large and small sunflowers. To get the extended version, please visit Doily Designs on Etsy. Proceeds from sales of sunflower patterns will go to United Help Ukraine. 


Pattern written in US crochet terms

Skill level: Beginner/Easy



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Peace for Ukraine!


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Crochet Dog Puppet Scarf

Scarf with adorable crochet puppy puppet mittens~ 

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Little boys can be difficult to crochet for, so when I came across this cute scarf, I quickly printed out the pattern to get started for my little guy. Although this was for my son, my daughter ended up modeling for me and wanted one for herself. 




If you notice the ears are different from the pattern, that is because I decided to go with long floppy ears for our dogs. Floppy just seemed cuter and more the kind of dog we would want to have.



This free pattern by Red Heart is available to download at Yarnspirations




What a fun way to keep your hands warm!

(Pictures by Cathleen/DoilyDesigns from 2013)

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Easy Crochet Everyday Fingerless Gloves


Everyday Fingerless Gloves 

Crochet Pattern


With the cold weather upon us, I wanted to share my quick and easy, hand warmer crochet pattern. I like the comfort of these gloves and the versatility of the pattern.  Great for everyday wear. Please read through before you begin. You will want to make these hand warmers to fit you comfortably, and since everyone is shaped differently, this is a general guide. You will need to measure as you go.

Easy Crochet Everyday Fingerless Gloves

Pattern by Doily Designs Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2021


Written in US crochet terms (Downloadable pattern free on Google Docs)

Skill: Intermediate (experienced beginner, easy crochet)

Size: G (7-4.5mm) hook

Yarn: one skein, size 4, worsted weight yarn (I used; Caron Simply Soft and other soft size 4 worsted weight yarn)


Stitch key

Ch: Chain

Sl st: Slip stitch

Sc: Single crochet

Hdc: Half Double Crochet

Note that Ch 2 at end of rows counts as Hdc


Helpful notes: (Pattern follows below)


*  Instructions are for Medium women's size gloves. To make smaller or larger gloves,

   add or subtract multiples of 2 to your chain, 

*  Measuring the chain against your hand as you go. 

*  Do not stretch the chain when measuring.

*  You will make a rectangle until you have reached your desired size, measure the

   rectangle, long ways around your hand, continue until it feels comfortable, but not

   loose.

*  Once you reach the desired fit, you will join the rectangle with a seam using a Sl st,

   leaving a hole for the thumb.

*  Wrist cuff is then crocheted around the bottom, continuing to desired length of  

   cuff. (I find the short cuff works best for this glove.)

*  You will finish with optional scalloped edge, Sc, or you can leave it as is.



Note: Each chain at end of row, counts as 1st st in next row. Make sure to do this chain loosely, this will help get the hook in the Ch sp, as needed, see below; Hdc into 2nd turning Ch.


~Easy Everyday Fingerless Glove Pattern~

Pattern written for Medium gloves. Add or subtract, multiples of 2 for larger or smaller gloves, measuring as you go.

Fnd:  Ch 18, turn. (16 + 2) 

Row 1:  Hdc in 4th Ch from the hook, Hdc in each Ch across, Ch 2, turn.  (16 Hdc)

Row 2:  Hdc in each Hdc across, Ch 2, turn.  (16 Hdc)

Repeat Row 2 until rectangle fits snuggly around hand. 



I do 20 rows for size Medium (pictured). 

Keep in mind that you do not want it to be loose, and that it will stretch a tiny bit. It is better to take a row out and make it a little more snug than to leave a row if it is loose, unless you like a loose fit.




Join sides together at upper edge with a Sl st, and Sl st to thumb hole, for medium this is 6 sts to thumb hole from the top of the glove.  Join new strand with Sl st on other side of thumb hole, 3 sts for medium, I start this join in the 3rd st from the bottom edge of the glove, join with Sl St in 3 sts and Sl st in 3 sp to the edge of the glove, then continue around the bottom edge. Note that you could fasten off and join at each new point if you would prefer.



Turn  right side out, with seam on the inside, and try on. If satisfied, continue around bottom to start on wrist cuff, working with right side out.



Wrist: Continuing around edge from the side join, (or join with sl st where seam joins at the bottom of the glove), Ch 1, Sc around every Hdc, so here I will do 20 Sc around the bottom of the glove since I did 20 Hdc, joining in 1st sc, without turning, Ch 2, Hdc in each Sc around. Join in 2nd st of turning Ch, equalling 20 Hdc. Repeat until desired length of wrist band is reached. Pictured are 8 rnds. You can do more or less rounds for desired length.  Continue with the wrist cuff until you reach the length you want, try on the glove, when satisfied, fasten off, or continue with edging.


For the edge, you could do a Sc around each outer edge, try the small scallop edge below, or do your own thing.


Optional Scallop Edge on Top:  Join at seam on top edge of the glove, Ch 1, *Skip 1 st, 3 Sc in next st*, repeat * to * around, join in 1st st. Fasten off. Weave ends.



Have fun with them!

I like the comfort of these gloves and the versatility of the pattern.  Great for everyday wear.

Please email with questions or comments.


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Best wishes and happy crocheting!!





Crochet Spa Sets

Crochet Spa Set
Everyone can use a little pampering now and then.


Sometimes when you want to crochet, you may not have a lot of time to dedicate to a large project, or maybe you need a quick gift, or just want to try a new stitch. It is at times like that, I find these small Spa Sets to be just the thing to suit all of these needs.  Whether for a gift, or to pamper yourself, whatever your reason, 
Crochet Spa Sets are a perfect small project!

Made with 100% ww cotton. Spa Sets can include wash clothes, hand towel, soap saver and face scrubbies. Mix and match and make your favorites!


2014

Spa set pictured above in variegated sage, made using free, Red Heart Spa Necessities Set, pattern.

2018

When giving as a gift, I like to include at least one wash cloth, sometimes two, a soap holder and round face scrubbies. They are quick and easy, always useful, as well as fun!

2014

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Christmas Stockings & Tree Skirt

Crochet Christmas Stockings & matching tree skirt ~


Custom Christmas Stockings, with a Large Peppermint Swizzle Pineapple Christmas Tree Skirt order. Colors requested were grey heather and aubergine. 


 
Below is a nice Christmas stocking pattern. If you don't already have your own favorite stocking pattern, Red Heart has shared their Quick and Easy Stocking by Red Heart Team, or find it on Ravelry and share your project.

                               Red Heart Crochet Christmas Stocking in color

You can find the Large Cranberry Tree Skirt pattern on Etsy.







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Happy Holidays & Happy crocheting!!

You can read more about the Large Peppermint Swizzle Pineapple Christmas Tree Skirt at the 'Story Behind the Flavors'.







Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

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