Cotton Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt 

Crocheted with Cotton

Loving the tree skirt made with Lily Sugar'n Cream Cotton Yarn!

In the Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern, it calls for size 4 worsted weight yarn. In the past, I have always used Hobby Lobby "I Love This Yarn" because of the great colors. Another suggested yarn is Lily's Sugar'n Cream, size 4.  It works up close to the same size with a great cotton feel.  

I would like to note that in the past, I did not recommend this cotton due to the extra hand strength necessary to crochet with this yarn and hook size. If you suffer from arthritis, it can make it a difficult project.  But it can also be very therapeutic to get this workout, and with really great results. If you are up to the challenge, I would recommend you give it a try. With its substantial weight and it's great texture and feel, the size 4 cotton is a great yarn for the Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt.

If you have not purchased the Cranberry Pineapple tree skirt pattern, you may do so on Etsy. If you would like a tree skirt made just for you in cotton and do not see it listed, please make a request on Etsy.

The picture above of a work in progress is the new LARGE  Cranberry Pineapple Christmas tree skirt pattern.  Large and original patterns are now available separate or as a bundle on Etsy.

Cranberry Pineapple Large Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern

Original Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern  (below)

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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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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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Pumpkin Patch 🎃🎃🎃

 Doily Designs   🎃🎃🎃 Pumpkin Patch

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Pumpkin Charms, Pumpkin Pouches, Pumpkin Earrings, 

and other useful crochet Pumpkin decorations.  🎃🎃🎃

Doily Designs decorative, fun, and functional Autumn crochet Pumpkin patterns.  🎃🎃🎃

Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch 🎃🎃🎃

Candy Pumpkin Pouches, 🎃 

Use  🎃 Pumpkins to store assorted items.

Potpourri Pumpkin Pouch 🎃 

Fill a pumpkin with pumpkin spice potpourri sachet, and have festive decor for your car, home or office.  🎃

Carry any variety of things in these cute Pumpkin Pouches this Autumn. 

I carry my deck of cards in one, and my coveted candy corn in another.

What ever your need, we are having a big PUMPKIN HARVEST this year 🎃

Vines, short or long 'stems', to hang your pumpkin from, authentic type pumpkin leaf and flower patterns included with pouch pattern.

 🎃🎃🎃 Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Pouches  🎃🎃🎃

Pumpkin Doily Dishcloth 🎃

Crocheting tiny pumpkin is just the thing to get in the festive spirit for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Crochet Pumpkin Charms & Pumpkin Earrings Pattern for tiny PUMPKIN fun.  🎃🎃🎃

BEWARE: with each pattern, you may find yourself wanting to make pumpkins for everyone!  🎃🎃🎃

Fill with Candy Corn or other candy for a special treat to give to trick or treaters.  🎃🎃🎃

Fall Birthday's love Fall themed gifts. Fill pumpkin pouch with small, Seasonal bath bombs or bath salt for a cute bathroom decoration. Make in cotton for a cute Autumn SOAP SAVER.

Fill with sensory objects for sensory Fidget Pumpkin Pouch. Marbles for example, have a fun addictive feel.  🎃

Whatever your need, these tiny pumpkins can be made in different sizes to fit various size items.

Make in all your favorite Autumn colors, and stuff with plastic bags to just set out as decorations.

Make in all your favorite Fall colors. 

These are a great gift for the September, and October Birthday folks, especially those who like rocks,  pumpkins, and totes to always have the things that they need, handy.

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Christmas Mandala Ornament

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Christmas Mandala Ornament Garland & Coaster Crochet Pattern  

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These cute crochet Christmas ornaments can be strung and hung as bunting, or make individually to use as gift tags. 

Make in cotton for cute Christmats Mandala Ornament Coasters.

Mandala ornaments work up quickly, for a fun Holiday crochet project.

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Best wishes, happy crocheting, and Happy Holidays! ❅

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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Happy crocheting!!

Firecracker Starburst Earrings

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Firecracker Starburst crochet pattern.

This small project is packed with patriotism, and works up quickly to make a few STARBURSTS for all sorts of decorative purposes. You can make just one, and use it as a decorative pin for 4th of July, or bunting accents for just that special touch.

To make Firecracker Starburst Earrings, you can use cotton worsted weight yarn, and attach earring rings and hooks, for fun festive earrings. Try in sports weight yarn for a daintier size.

Pattern is now available from Doily Designs on Etsy.

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Free Shamrock Clover Crochet Lucky Charm Pattern

Free crochet Shamrock pattern 

Lucky Charm Crochet Pattern   🍀🍀🍀

Below; Lucky Charm Shamrock on Doily Designs Seasonal Lip Balm Tote (pattern available on Etsy).

Lucky Charm Shamrock ☘️ 

Written in US crochet terms.

Skill:  Easy

Hook:  E (3.50 mm)

Yarn:  Small amounts of worsted weight yarn.

        Yarn used by designer; Hobby Lobby "I Love

        This Cotton!", forest green.

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

Very quick, and easy for lots of fun with Tiny Lucky Charms 🍀

Find the video, and YouTube link below.

Special Stitches

Hdc:  YO, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 3 lps on hook.

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

Stitch Key

Ch:  Chain

Hdc:  Half Double Crochet

Mr:  Magic Ring

Sl st:  Slip Stitch

Begin

Make a Mr,

*Ch 4

Hdc in mr,

Ch 4,

Sl st in mr,*

repeat * to * 2 to 3 x's,

Ch 5, Sl st in 2nd ch and remaining ch's,

Sl st in mr, Sl st in 1st ch,

fasten off,

pull mr closed,

weave ends.

Variation:

Make a Mr,

*Ch 5, Hdc in mr, Ch 5, Sl st in mr,* repeat * to * 3 times, Ch 5, Sl st in 2nd ch and remaining 3 ch sps,

Sl st in mr, Sl st in 1st ch, fasten off, weave ends.

Watch Lucky Charm Shamrock ☘️ pattern on YouTube

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Best wishes, happy crocheting, and Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

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Crochet Tiny Star Pattern

 Tiniest ⭐ Star

Free crochet pattern for 

Tiniest Star

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

New** See this link for slightly bigger, but still TINY STAR PATTERN.

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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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!

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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!

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