Working Man’s Apron Free Crochet Pattern

Thank you for stopping by Jo’s Crafty Hook. In today’s post I am sharing with you one of my newest crochet designs, the Working Man’s Apron Free Crochet Pattern!

You don’t see a lot of crochet patterns for men. My husband is always working in his garage and hunting around for his tools, so I thought this Working Man’s Apron would be the perfect thing Just for Him.

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Information Needed to Crochet the Apron

I used WeCrochet/KnitPicks Brava #7 Bulky Weight. 136 yds/100 gram

Materials:
US Hook K/6.5 mm
340 yds of Cobblestone Heather
816 yds of Black
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Gauge:
Hook US K/6.5 mm
12 st x 8 rows = 4”

Finished Size:
44” tall
20” wide

The Working Man’s Apron can be very easily customized. Inside the premium crochet pattern you will find step-by-step picture tutorials. Also, inside the pattern you will find the inches broken down so you can choose how wide your apron is and how long it is. Not only can you make this just for him, but it is a totally Unisex pattern.

You can get a PDF copy of the Ad-Free and the Premium crochet pattern that has step-by-step picture tutorials at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts Store or at my Etsy Shop.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
fsc = foundation single crochet
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

Special Stitches:
Foundation Single Crochet: creates your foundation row at the same time as your first row of single crochet stitches.
Seed Stitch: alternate sc and dc in the 1st row then you add a dc in the sc and a sc in the dc in the consecutive rows.

Notes:
alt ch 2 and counts as a dc.
ch 2 counts as a dc.
Corners consist of (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the same sp.
The pattern has a lot of pieces. They are panels, pockets, and straps that will be sewn together.
The pieces may shrink due to the tightness of the stitch. You may want to block it.
You can steam it or wash it and pin it down.

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Customizing:

The apron can easily be customized to fit your working man. Below I have supplied the gauges in 1” 2” 3” 4” and the rows needed for 1” 2” 3” 4”

1” = 3st x 2 rows
2” = 6 st x 4 rows
3” = 9 st x 6 rows
4” = 12 st x 8 rows

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Working Man’s Apron Crochet Pattern:

Chest 10” x 8”

Using MC

fsc 30 turn (30 sc)
alternative: ch 31, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining st across. (30 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. turn (30 st)

R2-R16: Repeat R1 do not turn after R16

Move to the Border below

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Middle 14” x 12”

fsc 42 turn (42 sc)
alternative: ch 43, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining chain. turn (42 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. (42 st)

R2-R24: Repeat R1. Do not turn after R24

Move to Border below

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Bottom 18” x 16”

fsc 54 (54 sc) turn
alternative: ch 55, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining chain. (54 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. (54 st)

R2-R32: Repeat R1. Do not turn after R32

Move to Border below

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Chest Pockets 2” x 4”
(make 2)

Note: For a tighter pocket, use sc only in width and height.

Using CC

fsc 6 turn ( sc)
alternative: ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining chain. turn (6 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. (6 st)

R2-R8: Repeat R1. Do not turn after R8

Move to Border below

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Middle Pocket 14” x 10”

fsc 42 turn (42 sc)
alternative: ch 43, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining chain. turn (42 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. (42 st)

R2-R20: Repeat R1. Do not turn after R20

Move to Border below

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Bottom Pocket 18” x 16”

fsc 54 turn (54 sc)
alternative: ch 55, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining chain. turn (54 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. turn (54 st)

R2-R24: Repeat R1. Do not turn after R24

Move to Border below

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Border (RS):

Side 1:
ch 1, turn your work to the side and sc evenly down the sides st.

Corner:
(sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Bottom:
turn and sc evenly in the fsc row until the last st.

Corner:
(sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Side 2:
turn and sc evenly up the side of the until the last st.

Corner:
(sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Top:
turn and sc across until the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Apron Border

R1:

Step 1:
Starting in any corner of the apron, attach yarn with a sl st in the corner st.

Step 2:

sc in the same sp as the sl st. sc in each st around the apron until you come to a corner st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the same st.

Step 3:
Continue step 2 all the way around the apron, being sure to place the (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the corner st.

Step 4:
Repeat Step 3 until you come to the last st. sc, ch 1 in the last st and sl st in th 1st st to join.

R2: ch 1, sc in the same sp. *sc in each st until you come to the corners, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the ch-1 sp of the corner. Rep from *around the apron until the last st, sc, ch 1 in the last st. sl st in 1st st to join.

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Pieces Assembly

Step 1:
Line up the middle of the top piece to the middle of the middle piece. You want to have the same amount of st on the left side as you do the right side.

Step 2:
Starting where your 2 pieces lined up, sew the RS of the bottom st to the RS of the top st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat these steps for sewing the top to the middle piece and the middle to the bottom piece.

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Neck Strap 10” x 2”

Neck Strap

When making your slip knot be sure to leave a long tail of yarn for attaching to the top part of your apron.

fsc 30 turn (30 sc)
alternative: ch 31, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining st across. turn (30 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. (30 st)

R2-R3: Repeat R1.

R4: ch 1, sc in the same sp and each st across. (30 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

For best results for assembling, sc in the end st on both ends of neck straps.

Leave a long tail on 1 end for attaching to the apron.

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Attaching Neck Strap

Step 1:
Line up the bottom corner of your strap piece to the corner of your top piece.

Step 2:
Starting where your 2 pieces lined up, sew the RS of the bottom st to the RS of the top st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat Steps 1 & 2 on the other side of your top piece.

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Waist Ties 20” x 1”
(make 2)

Waist Straps

fsc 60 turn (60 sc)
alternative: ch 61, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining st across. turn (60 sc)

R1: ch 1, sc in the same sp, *dc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep from * until last st, dc in last st. (60 st)

R2: Repeat R1.

R3: ch 1, sc in the same sp and each st across. (60 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

For best results for assembling, sc in the end st on both ends of waist ties.

Leave a long tail on 1 end for attaching to the apron.

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Attaching Waist Straps

Step 1:
Line up the bottom corner of your strap piece to the corner of your middle piece where the middle and bottom pieces connect.

Step 2:
Starting at the top of your end piece of the strap line up the st evenly.

Step 3:
Sew the RS of your end piece of your strap to RS of the middle piece. Do NOT fasten off.

Step 4:
Sew the RS of the bottom of your strap to the RS of the top of your bottom piece, being sure to line up your st evenly.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat Steps 1-4 on the other side of your apron.

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Pocket Assembly

Step 1:
Place your pockets where you would like to sew them on, being sure to place the WS of your pockets to the RS of your top piece.

Step 2:
Line up the top, sides, and bottom of your pockets to the corresponding rows of the top piece.

Step 3:
Sew from one of the top corners down to the bottom corner, across the bottom, and up to the next corner. You will leave the top of your pocket open.

Repeat Steps 1-3 for each piece and pockets

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finished Working Man’s Apron

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Tips on How to Spend Your Vacation as a Family During School Breaks

In today’s post Joyce Wilson of Teach Sparks is sharing some tips on how to spend your vacation as a family during school breaks. With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner these tips really do come in handy especially when dealing with Covid-19. As someone who crochets, I remember teaching my daughter how to crochet. When you spend time at home during your child’s school vacations, teaching them how to crochet becomes a skill they can put to use during these times.

Tips on How to Spend Your Vacation as a Family During School Breaks

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With school breaks coming up, you need to figure out the most incredible ways of spending quality time with your family. Whether you choose to stay at home and teach your kids some algebra or take them to a private island abroad, the crucial thing should be to spend time together as a family. While planning a family vacation is one of the easiest ways to get stressed, thanks to the logistics involved, the good thing is that it’s doable. That’s why this article outlines a few tips for amazing family vacations.

Travel to Your Desired Destination

Traveling for a vacation used to be a to-die-for thing until the pandemic hit. Even so, it is still possible to travel to your desired destination without necessarily jeopardizing the health of your loved ones. When traveling amid the pandemic, consider the following tips:

Choose COVID-19 compliant establishments – Following the directive of the federal government, most hotels are now compliant with the COVID-19 safety measures. This means that by checking in such hotels, your chances of enjoying yourself while keeping safe are high.
Minimize visiting public places – While the essence of traveling for vacation is probably to mingle with other people and see the other side of the world, the pandemic kind of limits that now. However, you can still visit recreational places such as parks and museums with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety measures.
Observe safety measures – Whether your whole family has been vaccinated or not, you still face the risk of contracting and even transmitting the virus to others. To avoid this, ensure you wear masks and observe social distancing in public places. Also, be sure to sanitize your hands always and be on the lookout for possible signs of infection.

Make Your Stay at Home Worthwhile

During these pandemic times, staying at home is, so far, one of the surefire ways to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. This doesn’t mean your holidays have to be boring. There’s a bunch of exciting activities you can engage in as a family and strengthen your bonds. For instance, if you are a large family, you can split into teams and play games such as soccer and tennis. Other fun activities include baking, gardening, playing with cards, making a holiday tree, painting, creating a rainbow using crayons, and playing hide-and-seek.

Outdoor Activities for Holidays

Outdoor activities are not only enjoyable but also minimize your risk of COVID-19, thanks to the abundance of fresh air. If you decide to spend your vacation at home, outdoor activities such as playing games and building structures should be on your to-do list.

Safety Tips During Holidays

Although outdoor activities are awesome, they also come with risks such as injuries. This means that you should be extra careful to keep your family safe during the school break. Safety tips include:

Warning your loved ones about the possible risks involved in the activities.
Putting limits on the extent of exertion when it comes to games such as wrestling.
If you’re exploring in nature, a child-friendly smartwatch has safety features like a GPS locator.
Playing outside only when the weather is safe.

In case you’re traveling for vacation, your home may be susceptible to burglary and vandalism, especially if no one is staying behind. To enhance home safety, consider installing a fence around your property.

Typically, if you want to install a fence, search “fencing company near me” to contact a local contractor who can get the job done. To make a good hire, be sure to check out factors such as online reviews, company credentials, insurance status, the experience of contractors, and the cost of installation. Take note that the cost of fencing your home depends on things such as the type of material used, location, and size of the fence.

Conclusion

If you intend to travel for vacation as a family, use the tips mentioned in this article to have an awesome experience while staying safe from COVID. Family travels are always a great way to create heartwarming memories.

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In the part of the article where Joyce talks about making your stay at home worthwhile, I have a friend who has 5 kids. Each kids has learned a different skill and they do these things while staying at home during school vacations. Each child has learned different skills. They have learned crochet, baking, cooking, mechanics, and sewing.

I previously released my free crochet pattern for the Christmas Star Ornaments. During testing, one of my testers’ daughter wanted to crochet the star as well. Below you can find pics of my friend’s daughter crocheting her Christmas Star Ornament.

I hope you find Joyce’s tips on how to spend your vacation as a family during school breaks helpful. Whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas break these tips are perfect when dealing with Covid-19 or time of the year. Whether it be crocheting, baking, cooking, mechanics, sewing or whatever things you would like to do as a family. Remember to be safe in whatever you do together as a family.

Visit Teacher Spark to find more ideas on how to spark your child’s imagination. You can find ideas like Creativity, Math Motivation, Reading to spark your child’s imagination.

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O Holy Night Wrap

I have another new crochet pattern that I have been dying to share with you! I have had to keep a lid on it since August and let me tell ya, my lid was ready to blow off! So today I am introducing you to my O Holy Night Wrap crochet pattern!

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The crochet pattern release was held until today as part of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop hosted by Fosbas Designs. The yarn used in designing the O Holy Night Wrap was donated by WeCrochet.

The O Holy Night Wrap is being released at the perfect time because the holidays are right around the corner! We who like to crochet like to get a head start for those gift giving months. Plus, with it being the first of November there should still be PLENTY of time for you to crochet the O Holy Night Wrap for those important to your life! Yes we still have Thanksgiving (US) to get through, but as you know life gets busy especially around this time of year.

As my gift to you I am giving you a FREE pdf copy of the O Holy Night Wrap for 24 hours! In order to get the Coupon Code, you need to go to the Round Up for More Patterns button below to get today’s Coupon Code. Then you can download the free pattern from the button below that says “Download On Ravelry”

Download the FREE pdf copy of the O Holy Night Wrap crochet pattern using the button below.

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My Voice about Period Poverty

In May I added my voice about period poverty across Africa and the United States in my blog post about Yarn for Menstrual Health It is a campaign started Morine of Morine’s Shop and the African Girl Foundation. #YarnForMenstrualHealth is an awareness campaign whose aim is to normalize conversation on menstrual health. My story as a young girl who knew nothing about menses or how to pay for sanitary napkins hit home when I seen the article that LoveCrafts did last year.

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#YarnForMenstrualHealth also raise funds to equip girls in need with reusable sanitary kits. Each kit goes for $10 and consists of 4 reusable pads and washing soap to last every girl an entire year!

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What does this have to do with Crochet, you ask?? Her group would knit and crochet 1000 hats to create awareness regarding the unhygienic circumstances most school girls across Kenya endure during their menses. I decided to raise funds to help this organization by designing a beanie, the Wattle Stitch Beanie, and donation part of the sale proceeds to the #YarnforMenstrualHealth campaign.

I decided to add my voice about period poverty. I will be speaking out about what I went through went I first started my period and how periods were never mentioned in a household full of 8 women and young girls. I never seen any sanitary napkins and my family never taught me about what to expect when I first got my period either. I want to add my voice about period poverty because I lived in a household of 25 people because we didn’t have the resources as a family of 3 to live by ourselves. You can read more of my story on my website.

I was approached by Morine last week to add my voice about period poverty, the Voices by AGF event that is running from October 11, 2021 until November 2021. I will be going live on the African Girls Foundation Instagram page, @africangirlfoundation October 19, 2021 to tell my story and to share more about myself and my crochet business. I will be going live at 12p EST to talk and then I will stay on their Instagram page to answer any questions and reply to other people’s stories. You can find me at the African Girls Foundation’s Instagram from 12p – 5p on October 19, 2021.

Again, I will be going live at 12p EST to talk and then I will stay on their Instagram page to answer any questions and reply to other people’s stories. You can find me at the African Girls Foundation’s Instagram from 12p – 5p on October 19, 2021. So please be sure to stop by.

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Sweet Georgia Clutch Free Crochet Pattern

In today’s post I wanted to share with you my Sweet Georgia Clutch Free crochet pattern. I had some really great yarn left over from a testing I took part in a couple of years ago for Knotions Magazine. I didn’t want to waste this gorgeous yarn so I held on to it for awhile! Do you hang on to your scraps of yarn for 2 years or more??

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I am SO excited to be collaborating with Veronika of Blue Star Crochet and 19 other crochet designers in the 3rd Week of the Last Minute Crochet Gifts Giveaway! Week 3, the last week, runs from 10/18-24. 2021. The giveaway starts 10/18/21 at 0:00a in the UK time zone or at 7p on 10/17/21.

I will be giving away a free pdf copy of my Sweet Georgia Clutch crochet pattern. There are also 20 other crochet ideas that would be perfect for those last minute Christmas or holiday gifts for your family and friends!

You can download my free pdf copy of the Sweet Georgia Clutch as part of the Last Minute Crochet Gifts Pattern Giveaway from Ravelry using the button below. Starting 10/18/21 at 0:00a the UK Time Zone or 10/17/21 at 7p EST, use the Coupon Code: CROCHETGIFTS21

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Thank you for stopping by to collect all your last minute crochet gift ideas from ALL the awe-some crochet designers that contributed this year! I hope you have a Blessed Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas, and Happy Holiday!

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I used 100 yards of Sweet Georgia Superwash SK (100% superwash merino, 256 yds [234m]/4oz [115g]) in the color Mink

Materials:

100 yards of 3 Ply Light or DK Weight Yarn
US G Hook or 4mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Size:
Closed: 4” tall x 8” wide
Open: 8” tall x 8” wide

Stitches Used/Abbreviations:
ch = chain US G Hook or 4 mm
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sp = space
ws = wattle stitch

Gauge:
US G Crochet Hook or 4 mm
21 st x 14 rows = 4″
7 ws x 14 rows = 4:

Notes:
The clutch is worked in the round until the flap, then you will turn your work and work in rows.
Wattle Stitch adds 1 stitch to the stitch count.

Special Stitches:
Wattle Stitch – consists of (sc, ch 1, dc) all in the same stitch.

Gauge Swatch:
Measures 4” x 4”

R1: ch 20, sc in 2nd chain from hook and each remaining st across. Turn (19 sc)

R2: ch 1, ws in same sp, *sk 2 st, ws in next st* repeat from * to * until last st. (7 ws)

R3: ch 1 and turn. ws in each ch-1 sp across. (7 ws)

R4-R14: Repeat R3

**Be aware that different types of yarn differ in thicknesses, so you may need to go up or down a hook size or change type of yarn being used**

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Clutch Crochet Pattern:

R1: Chain 37, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in same space. 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 32 sts, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc in the last st. On the other side of the chain, 2 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 32 sts, 2 sc in the next st, and 2 sc in the last st. (bottom of 1st sc). sl st in 1st st to join. (80 sc) total

R2: ch 1 and (sc, ch 1, dc) all in the same st (ws made), *sk 2 st, ws in next st* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 st. sk 1 st and sl st in 1st sc to join. (27 ws & 81 st)

**your st count will increase by 1 after R2**

R3: ch 1, turn, and ws in 1st ch-1 sp. ws in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in 1st sc to join. (27 ws)

R4-R14: Repeat R3

Continue to the Flap part of the clutch.

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Flap Pattern:

R15-25: ch 1, turn, and ws in 1st ch-1 sp. ws in the next 12 ch-1 sp across. Turn (13 ws)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Closure:

There are so many ways you can add something to keep your clutch closed.

A button…a snap…a magnet…sew on a flower…and SO many more!

How will you close yours?? Show me by sharing your version on any of my Social Media Sites listed below!

#sweetgeorgiaclutch #joscraftyhookdesigns #joscraftyhook #handmadecrochetedcreations #jo_bear38

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You can find other crochet patterns for my Handbags and Clutches at my Ravelry Store or Etsy Shop.

Cream Pop Handbag & Clutch

Jo’s Boat Tote

Garden Tote

You can find more of my crochet designs at any of the places below:

Ravelry

LoveCrafts

Etsy Shop

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Christmas Star Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern

With the holidays right around the corner I want to share with you the Christmas Star Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern. Some people have started making their Christmas items. I got to say I am actually ahead of my designing phase! 🙂

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Usually I am running behind on my holiday designs. I have gotten a little bit better about doing my pattern testing before everyone gets started on their Christmas gifts and designs. But, I am designing Fall and Christmas Circle Table Runners right now. The Fall one is definitely a lot late, so that will have to wait until next year. 🙂

I designed a baby blanket for the 2nd year of the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021, hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet. The pattern is called Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Blanket and I used stars in the design. You can find free and paid crochet patterns for the last 2 years of preemie crochet challenges. I decided to use the star pattern for these cute little Christmas Ornaments. There is no gauge to follow. You can use these mini designs for gift giving, gift decorations, stocking stuffers and more! You can use any type of yarn you like when crocheting these stars.

If you prefer you can find Step-by-Step picture tutorials and different versions of the stars inside the Ad-Free PDF crochet pattern.

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Christmas Star Ornaments Crochet Pattern:

Skill Level:
Beginner
US Terms

Yarn Used:
I used Red Heart Super Saver in 3 different colors.
Weight: Medium (4) Contents: 100% acrylic Skein Weight: 7 oz. / 198 g Yardage: 364 yd. / 333 m

Materials:
US Hook H or 5 mm
50-75 yds of 4 ply Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
trc = triple crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space

Notes:
You can use any type of yarn you want to crochet the stars.
There are 2 patterns, 1 for a 5 point star and 1 for a 6 point star.
The stars are worked from the center out.
The stars are worked in the round.
There are Step-by-Step Picture Tutorial

Special Stitches:
Picot – ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook.

Gauge:
None needed

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5 Pointed Star

R1: ch 2, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. sl st in 1st st to join. (10 sc)

R2: ch 1 and sc in same st. *ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st* repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. (5 sc & 5 ch-4 sp)

R3: sl st in 1st ch-4 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in top of trc (picot made), trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same ch-4 sp* repeat in each ch-4 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (5 points)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

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Loop for Hanging:

Step 1:
With a piece of yarn, with a long tail attached, ch 15, sl st and fasten off.

Step 2:
Turn the 5 Point Star to the back side and attach 1 side of the yarn then the other through the back stitches.

Step 3:
Make sure the chain is straight before tying the string into a knot. Tie the chain into a knot.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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How to crochet the 6 point Stars.

6 Pointed Star

R1: ch 2, 12 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. sl st in 1st st to join. (12 sc)

R2: ch 1 and sc in same st. *ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st* repeat around. sl st in 1st st to join. (6 sc & 6 ch-4 sp)

R3: sl st in 1st ch-4 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in top of trc (picot made), trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same ch-4 sp* repeat in each ch-4 sp around. Do not join. (6 points)

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Chain for Hanging:

Ch 15 after last sc made, sl st in 1st sc to join.

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

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That’s it! You have made the Christmas Star Ornaments! You can make more in any color or colors you prefer! I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed below.

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There are SO many ways to embellish the Stars. You can add beads, make them 2 different colors, add them to gifts, or just hang them in your tree. You can find the versions my testers have done inside the Ad-Free PDF crochet pattern. They did an awesome job!

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Sunflower Applique Free Crochet Pattern

Do you like to add embellishments to liven up your wardrobe, headbands, table decorations, or anything else? Well I have the perfect FREE crochet pattern for flowers just for you, my Sunflower Appliques Free Crochet Pattern.

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The crochet sunflower appliques can be added to any holiday table decorations. You can add them to designs such as scarves, handbags, place mats, and more.

The flower design does not need to be crocheted just for Autumn, they can add flair to anything in any season. My crochet pattern testers made their appliques in different colors from Autumn and different yarn weights as you can see below.

If you would like to purchase a copy of an Ad-Free pdf crochet pattern with step by step pictures, it can be found at my Ravelry Store

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Needed information for the Sunflower Applique Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:
US J Crochet Hook or 6 mm
MC = 100 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC = 2 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sp = space
sl st = slip stitch

Finished Sunflower 6”

Notes:
I used 2 colors for my flower, but you can use 1 or more.
The flower is worked in the round.
The petals are worked in the chain spaces.
You can use any type of yarn to crochet the sunflower.

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Sunflower Applique Crochet Pattern – #sunflowerapplique

R1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 20 sc in the magic circle, pull magic circle closed and sl st in 1st sc to join. 20 sc

R2: ch1, sc in the same stitch, *ch 3, skip the next stitch, sc in the next st* Repeat from * until you have 10 ch-3 sp, sl st into 1st sc to join. (10 ch-3 sp)

Change to Main Color (Optional)

R3: *(sc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, sc) all in the ch-3 space* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)

Second layer of flower

R4: working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 4 and sl st in sc of next petal* repeat until last petal and ch 4. sl st in 1st ch-4 sp. (10 ch-4 sp)

R5: ch 1 and *(sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, sc) all in the same sp* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)

3rd layer of flower

R6: working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 4 and sl st in sc of next petal* repeat until last petal and ch 4. sl st in 1st ch-4 sp. (10 ch-4 sp)

R7: *(sc, 4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, sc) all in the same sp* Repeat from * until you have 10 petals. sl st in 1st sc to join. (10 Petals)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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That’s it! You have finished making your Sunflower Applique! There are SO many ways you can use this applique! You can add it as an embellishment to handbags, scarves, hats, and so much more!

Thank you so much for completing my design! I would LOVE to see what you do with your version of the flower and how you used them!

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Child Size Pocket Full of Diamonds

I am happy to introduce to you to a crochet design of mine, the Child Size Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl! This is the perfect accessory for those cool days and cool nights no matter the weather. You can crochet this beautiful shawl for your little girl or any little girls in your life!

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The child sizes of the Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl can be easily customized using the adult version of the free crochet pattern of the Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl found on my website. You can find all the child sizes of the Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl crochet pattern at Ravelry, LoveCrafts and Etsy for a small fee.

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Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs Crochet Pattern

Who doesn’t love ❤️ dressing up their wardrobe? Why not dress up your boots as well? In today’s post you will find a FREE copy the Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs Crochet Pattern. This is a great crochet pattern to make for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.

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You can get a premium copy of my Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs crochet pattern for a small fee at my Ravelry Store. Inside the crochet pattern you will find written instructions for 5 sizes and Picture and Video Tutorials all in a PDF you can keep going back to.

Below you will find a free crochet pattern of the Wrapped in Love Boot Cuffs crochet pattern in the Child Size.

Materials:
US H Hook or 5 mm
MC-200-400 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
CC-10-40 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
US H Hook or 5 mm Hook
8 dc x 4 rows = 2″

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
fdc = foundation double crochet
ldc = long double crochet
beg shell = beginning shell
shell = shell
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Special Stitches:
Beginning Shell = alt ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch
Shell = 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch

Video Tutorials:
foundation double crochet here

beg shell here
shell here
Changing Colors here
long double crochet here

Notes:

The boot cuffs are worked in the round. Slip stitch into the 1st stitch, the chain space or the stitch specified.
alt ch 2 DOES count as a dc.
Shell rows create the heart.
If you want to change colors for the hearts, you would do it on the shell rows.
There are helpful hints for using the MC and CC below the Adult Size pattern.
Sizes are for child, teen, small adult, medium adult, and large adult.
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Be sure to measure you calf before you crochet the cuffs. You also need to take into account that you will be wearing the boot cuffs over you pant legs.

Boot Cuffs:

If you want to do a bigger size or see how to change colors for the hearts, you can purchase a pdf copy of the crochet pattern for $3 from Ravelry.
There are helpful hints for using the MC and CC below the Adult Large size
There are Video Tutorials showing you how to crochet the Repeat Rows on my YouTube Channel

Child Size:
Leave a long tail for sewing the foundation row closed.

R1: fdc 28 sl st in beginning fdc to join. 28 fdc

Optional: ch 30, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each remaining st. sl st in 1st ch to join. 28 dc

Use Tapestry Needle to close FDC.

R2: alt ch 2 and dc around. 28 dc

R3: sl st into 1st dc. [alt ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in the same stitch. (beg shell) made] ch 2, skip 6 st, 2 dc, ch 1. 2 dc all in the same stitch. (shell made). *ch 2, skip 6 st, shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. ch 2 and sl st in top of alt ch 2 of beg shell. 4 shells

R4: sl st over to ch 1 sp of beg shell, ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 2, skip 2 dc from previous row, 1 ldc in next 2 st, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space of next shell.* Repeat from * to * around. sl st in sc to join.

R5: alt ch 2 in first st and dc in each remaining st. 28 dc

R6-R8: Repeat R3-R5

R9-R10: alt ch 2 in first st and dc in each remaining st around. 28 dc

Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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Autumn Hues Wrap Crochet Pattern

The Autumn Hues Wrap crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches and can be customizable. You can make a Scarf, Table Runner, Motif Squares and more. You will find the Autumn Hues Wrap as a free crochet pattern below.

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Autumn Hues Wrap Free Crochet Pattern

Information Needed to Crochet the Autumn Hues Wrap

Skill Level:
Beginner

US Terminology

Yarn Used:
I used 8 colors of Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn in a variety of brands.

One Size: 21” x 68”

Materials:
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
800-1000 yds of 4 ply Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
rep = repeat

Notes:
ch 3 counts as a double crochet
The stitch count is a multiple of 7 + 2
I used the Chirpy Picot Stitch from Crochet ‘n’ Create

Special Stitches:
Picot – ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.
Shell – (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in the same space.

Gauge:
US H Crochet Hook or 5 mm
16 st x 8 rows = 4”

Autumn Hues Wrap Free Crochet Pattern below

4” x 4” Gauge Swatch:

R1: ch 16, shell in 6th ch from hook, * picot (see notes) sk 6 ch, shell in next ch. rep from * until last 3 ch. sk 2 ch, dc in last ch. ch 3 and turn..

R2: shell in next ch 2 sp, *work picot, shell in next ch-2 sp, rep from * until last ch-2 sp of last ch-5 sp. work picot, shell in the ch-2 sp, dc in the top of ch 3. ch 3 and turn

R3-R8: shell in the next ch-2 sp, * work picot, shell in next ch-2 sp. rep from * to the last ch-2 sp and ch 3, work picot, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in top of ch 3. turn.

Customizing:

Width:
To create a wider wrap add multiples of 7.

Length:
Use your Height plus 4” – 8” to reach your desired length by continuing to repeat R3.
After you have reached your desired length, move on to the border.

R1: ch 86, shell in 6th ch from hook, * picot, sk 6 ch, shell in next ch. * rep from * until last ch 3. sk 2 , dc in last ch. ch 3, turn.

R2: shell in next ch-2 sp, *work picot, shell in next ch-2 sp. rep from * until last ch-2 sp and the ch-5 sp, work picot, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in top of ch 3. ch 3, turn.

R3: shell in the next ch-2 sp. * work picot, shell in next ch-2 sp, rep from * until last ch-2 sp and ch 3, work picot, shell in the ch-2 sp, dc in top of ch 3. ch 3, turn.

Repeat R3 until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: ch 1, sc in the same st. sc in next st, *ch 6, sk picot, sc in ch-1 sp of shell. rep from * until the last 2 st, sc in the last 2 st. 51 st

Do not turn after your final row.

Border:

down the side:
shell in the last st of final row and turn to the side of wrap, *picot, sk next side post, shell in the next side post. repfrom * until the corner. shell in the corner.

bottom:
turn to crochet in the starting ch. *picot, shell in the next ch-6 sp. rep from * until the corner. shell in the ch-3 sp of the corner.

up the 2nd side:
turn to crochet up the 2nd side. *picot, sk side post, shell in the next side post. rep from * until the corner. shell in the corner.

top:
turn to crochet across the top, *picot, shell in next ch-6 sp. rep from * until the starting corner. sl st in 1st dc of shell to join.

Fasten off and weave your ends.

My crochet pattern tester, Nancy McKain, did use the design to make a Table Runner because she lives in Arizona, who would want to wear a wrap in that weather?!? 😀

I would LOVE to see your finished version! Share your pics with me at any of my social media sites above using the hashtags below. You can find all of my social media sites at the beginning of the pattern.

@joscraftyhook @joeyleabaird @jo_bear38 or at my FB Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

You can find some of my free crochet patterns at my website.

You can also find more of my premium crochet patterns at my Ravelry Store and LoveCrafts or Etsy.

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