Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt

Woodland Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt

Crochet pattern for this beautiful Woodland Tree Skirt can be found free on Ravelry.

This crochet Christmas tree skirt was a big inspiration for me in creating the Cranberry Pineapple Christmas Tree Skirt.

Tree skirt with no embroidery. Completed in 2015.

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Crochet Pumpkin Leaf Pattern

 🍂Crochet Pumpkin Vine Leaf Pattern🍂

This easy crochet leaf works up very quickly and makes a great addition to lots of Fall accessories, like these cute crochet Pumpkin Cup Cozies by Okie Girl Bling n Things (pictured above and below).

Follow Doily Designs Pumpkin Leaf pattern below to create these useful little leaves to go on your latest Fall crochet accessories.

🍁Crochet Pumpkin Leaf Pattern 🍁

The following is a general guide to share this fun little leaf.  

Try different yarns and different hooks, for various size leaves. 

 

Leaf is worked on first one side of the chain, then on opposite side of this same chain.

H hook (8 - 5mm)

Size 4, worsted weight yarn

Measures approximately 2.25 inches with stem.

Graph and written pattern, in English crochet terms.

Beg:

Ch 8, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Ch 1, 

Sl st in next ch, Ch 2, 

Hdc in same ch, Ch 2, 

Sl st in next ch, Ch 3, 

Dc in same ch, Ch 3, 

Sl st in next ch, Ch 4, 

Htr in same ch, Ch 4, 

Sl st in next ch, move tail (slip knot and 2 ch) thru and on top of working strand, crocheting over ch on the opposite side, letting the tail drop back, and working on other side of the ch,

(2nd side)

Ch 4, Htr in same ch as previous Htr but on other side, Ch 4, 

Sl st in same ch, Ch 3, 

Dc in next ch, Ch 3, 

Sl st in same ch, Ch 2, 

Hdc in next ch, Ch 2, 

Sl st in last ch.

Fasten off, weave last used strand, use 'stem' strand to attach to whatever you like (if desired) or weave this end as well.

Please, let me know if you have questions, comments or would like to share your crochet leaves.

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Fall Cozy

These cozy pumpkin cozies were just the thing to get me in the Autumn crochet mood.

Kylee Keller has a great video and pattern shared free on Okie Girl Bling n Things blog, or support Kylee's art and purchase her pattern on Etsy. 

Grab your favorite fall colored yarn and join along in the fall inspiration!

Once you start this cute pattern, it is hard to make just one!

  Her little leaves are cute and work great, but while I was adding leaves to other things, I came up with this Pumpkin vine leaf pattern that you can find the free pattern for, right here on Doily Designs blog.

Don't you just love all the beautiful colors of Fall!  

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Planter Cozy

 Super Simple Planter 🍀 Cozy

This was a quick addition to a gift for my MIL. I had designed her the Crochet Mandala Doily Rug. It was made with 2 strands of cotton held together, and when I finished, there was lots of leftover yarn. These yarn scraps were great for adding a few small gifts to match her rug gift. One of these small gifts was this simple planter cover. It slides on and off easily, and for decorative purpose and extra security, it has a drawstring bow. There is no bottom, to allow for water drainage.

I recommend cotton for this, but you could use anything you choose. Here is a quick rundown of what I did. Sorry, it is not in pattern format.

Using a large hook, like a K hook. 

Make a Ch long enough to fit around the planter, in multiples of 5. 

You do not want it loose or the finished cozy may be too loose. 

Join without twisting, with a Sl st in beg Ch, 

(Ch 5 = Dc), (Ch 2, Dc) in same sp,

 *Skip 1, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc),* repeat * to * around. 

Joining with Sl st in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5,

Sl st into Ch 2 sp,

Repeating (V = Dc, Ch 2, Dc), in each Vst's Ch 2 space, for as many rnds as needed. FO. Make a Ch for a drawstring, and thread through each V.

I designed and gave her these back in 2011. She had that pot sitting outside for more than 5 years, nurturing the plant we had given her. She ended up planting the flowers in her garden and retiring the pot. The rug was also there for just as long, if not longer. I still see her put it out every now and then. ♡ 

Crochet Mandala Doily Rug

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Crochet Tiny Star Pattern

 Tiny ⭐ Star

Free crochet pattern for 

Tiny Star

This tiny crochet star works up in a flash to make several for appliqués. 

Written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2021

Written in US terms
Skill: Easy

Yarn: Most any yarn will work, a very small amount (approximately 1 yd a star)

Hook: E (4 - 3.5mm)

Gauge: not crucial

(Try different size hooks and yarns for different size stars. Note that the 1st three pictures are cotton yarn, and the 4th picture is acrylic ww yarn.)

Stitch Key

Ch: Chain

Sl st: Slip Stitch

mr: Magic ring, (please, see **special stitches** at bottom of page)

To make:

1)  Make a mr,

2)  (Ch 2, Sl st into 2nd Ch from the hook, Sl st into mr) 5 x's for 5 point star. 

Pull tail gently but firmly and securely closed.

 Note; Make sure the tail is pulled tightly with no hole in the center, you may feel a slight pop as it untwist to pull out slack. Do not pull too tightly, though, as this can break the yarn.

Weave the center end first, incase it does break, then weave the last used end into beg Ch 1 sp, this helps connect that stitch and shape your star. Give points of the star a little tug for shape. 

**Special Stitches**

Magic ring: Holding yarn between thumb and first 2 fingers on left hand, wrap yarn around first 2 fingers so the yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you, insert the hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grabbing second, hanging strand next to it with your hook and pull yarn through the loop. Make a chain, and begin the pattern, working in the circle around the tail of the yarn. For closing, untwist the tail from the loop, join before pulling tightly closed, pull gently but firmly, closing slack in the center of the circle.

Please, convo if you have questions or comments.

Tiny Star would make a great addition to the new Small Crochet American Flag Heart Plush Pillow!

Pillow patterns can be found in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

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Christmas Crochet Ideas & Crochet Donations

Silver Santa 💙

Are you in need of some crochet inspiration? Maybe you are wanting someone to crochet for and your kids have enough crochet hats and scarves and you are feeling generous. Please consider donating your wonderful crochet items to Silver Santa. 

Silver Santa is a non profit senior citizen program providing care packages and a day of joy during the holiday season to low-income senior citizens, veterans, and persons with disabilities living in assisted living and nursing home communities or home-bound. 

                         

Find Silver Santa on Facebook

 

Let's not forget Red Santa

So proud of my MOM! 💗🌸  

Mr & Mrs Claus have been helping people and enriching lives for over 20 years and I couldn't be prouder!

Crochet ideas and inspiration;

Great free pattern for this nifty walker bag.

 Sweet Potato 3 has created this beautiful crochet blanket pattern for the music lover. The guitar blanket is among many other instrumental blankets, including piano and violin.

Sweet Potato 3 also shares this cute crochet beanie pattern, available at Sweet Potato 3.

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Summertime Watermelon Mandala Doily

 Fun, summertime watermelon mandala doily.

Summertime Watermelon Mandala Doily made with Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily Pattern and using Hobby Lobby, I love this Cotton, Red, Apple Green and Forest, 

with K hook, measures approx. 13 in.

Changing colors of last 2 rounds and using 10 Dc.

Pattern can also be found in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Make a Watermelon, patriotic, or other color combo doily. Mandala doily works up quickly to make them all.

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Free Patriotic Mandala Doily

Free Crochet Pattern
Patriotic Mandala Doily

Written by Doily Designs ~ Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2014

Free crochet pattern for this decorative mandala doily.

Printable pattern available on Google Docs.

Pdf downloadable pattern also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Written in US crochet terms

Skill:  Beginner, Easy

Hook:  Size L (11 - 8 mm) and/or K (10 - 6.5)

Yarn:  Small amount of size 4 ww/worsted weight yarn. 

            Pictured doilies use, Hobby Lobby, "I Love This Cotton!", red, white and blue, 

            Watermelon/I love this cotton, burnt sienna, apple green and forest.

Measures:  Approximately 13 inches across (K hook/11 inch)

Note:  Try different yarns and different hooks for different sizes and feels. 

            

Stitch Key

Ch = chain stitch                        Pic = picot

Sc = single crochet                    lp = loop

Dc = double crochet                  mr = magic ring

Sl st = slip stitch                        Vst = v stitch

sp = space                                 Sh = shell

Special Stitches

Vst/Vstitch:  (Dc, Ch sp, Dc) in same space.

Sh/Shell:  (2 Dc, Ch sp, 2 Dc) in same space.

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

mr/magic ring:  please see instructions *mr* following end of pattern.

  

Beg with *mr* 

Rnd 1:  Ch 3 = Dc, do 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, fasten off and change color

             here. (20 Vsts)

Rnd 4:  Join with next color 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 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5 (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, fasten off, change colors here

             (20 Shs)

Rnd 7:  Join with next color 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 Shs)

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,

             ending with Sh, fasten off, change colors (10 Shs, 10 groups of 9 Dc)

Rnd 9:  Join with starting color in 1st Dc of 9 Dc, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc in each of next 8 Dc

             *(2 Dc, Pic, 2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, Dc in each of next 9 Dc*, repeat * to *

             around, ending with Sh/Pic, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3, fasten off. Weave

             ends. Wash and block.

*Mr/Magic Ring:

Holding the yarn with your thumb, wrap yarn around your first 2 fingers on your left

hand, leave the tail so that yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you. Insert your hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grab the yarn with your hook and pull yarn through the loop. Make a chain, according to pattern. To close, unwind the tail from around the center loop (if twisted), pull the tail gently but tightly, closing the circle, follow the pattern as instructed.

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Printable pattern available on Google Docs.

Pdf downloadable pattern also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

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Crochet Market Bag

This is still one of my favorite bags.  Functional with classic pineapple motif.

With the arrival of Spring comes outdoor activities, and while gearing up for fun, I came across this great market bag that I made quite a while back. Even through the years, it is still a favorite. These are great for poolside, as well as a trip to the store or market. Heartmade Crafts has a paid pattern for the Pineapple Market Bag on Ravelry.

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 🌸🐇🐰 Crochet Easter Bunny🐰🐇🌸

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This cute little bunny is made with this Easy Easter Bunny Pattern by Janette Williams. 

This fun easy project works up quickly and is a favorite with all the kids. Warning, with its adorable round belly and fluffy pompom tail, along with all the endless color choices, you probably can not make just one!

🐰🐇🌸🌸🐇🐰

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Tiny Crochet Flower Pattern

🌸 Quick and easy, tiny Crochet Flowers🌸

Quick and Easy Tiny Crochet Flower Pattern

Written in US terms

Easy project

E hook

Light, Worsted weight yarn

(I like to use Hobby Lobby "I Love This Yarn" for the great colors and softness.)

Begin with a magic ring.

Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic ring, close magic ring loosely, join with sl st in 1st sc, then tighten magic ring circle.

Rnd 2: *ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 2, sl st into next sp, * repeat * to * around for 6 petals, join with sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off and weave ends. 

Embellish if you would like with beads or leaves.

For a slightly smaller flower; do *ch 1, 3 hdc, ch 1,  in place of the *ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2.

I like to use these on lots of different items, including on product tags.

Shoncho

Blarf

Shoncho

😆

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Blarf Shoncho.... my Stashbuster Blarf as a Shirt Poncho.

  The Stashbuster Blarf, pictured below, is absolutely beautiful!  

Ever since I first saw the picture of the Stashbuster Blarf, I wanted to make one! For my idea, I did not use this pattern exactly, but it was a great inspiration and perfect for what I wanted to make.

The pattern is to make a "Blarf", a scarf but bigger, like a shawl. Which is great, but I am more a poncho girl. So I made 2 rectangles with various stitches, added a border, and joined it on the sides. Voila, you have a poncho, or is it a shirt? or a "Shoncho" 😆 My Blarf Shoncho!

With my yarn stash in hand, I started working up this "Shoncho".  I absolutely love the different yarns and yarn textures together! Mine uses mostly Caron Simply Soft and Yarn Bee Soft Secret, with some "I Love This Yarn".  

This join was before I found the beautiful Celtic Lace Join. I guess that I did something similar back then. The Celtic Lace Join has a very good tutorial for something similar to what you see here. This gives it an interesting touch on the shoulders.

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I have been seeing quite a lot of Shoncho type creations on Pinterest lately, and I am liking the Shoncho name more and more ;)

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