Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern

Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern

Who doesn’t like adding a little something special to our table settings?  Because I do, I want to share with you the Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern with you free here on my website.

 

 

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Lilac Cluster Stitch

I created this crochet stitch when I designed my Lilac Cluster Beanie and Lilac Cluster Cowl crochet patterns.  The original version of the Lilac Cluster Stitch is worked in the round.  You can find both of these crochet patterns at my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Stores.

 

Lilac Cluster Stitch Video Tutorials

The Lilac Cluster Stitch uses 2 main crochet stitches, the FPDC3TOG or the front post double crochet 3 together and the FPDC6TOG or the front post double crochet 6 together.

You can find a Left Handed Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel for my Lilac Cluster Beanie Part 1 and Part 2, that shows you how the Lilac Cluster Stitch was originally used.

Lilac Cluster Beanie Video Tutorial Part 1

Lilac Cluster Beanie Video Tutorial Part 2

You can also find more of my Left Handed Video Tutorials on my YouTube Channel.

 

I always wanted to use the lilac cluster stitch in a design that works in rows.  The first crochet pattern I tried with the Lilac Cluster Stitch with rows was the Oyster Shell Scarf.  I loved using this stitch in rows so much that I had to make another crochet design with this crochet stitch!  

 

Oyster Shell Scarf

 

You can find the Oyster Shell Scarf as a free crochet pattern on my website.  You can also purchase an AD-Free premium copy from my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Store for a small fee.

Oyster Shell Napkin Crochet Pattern

 

 

You can find the Ad-Free premium copy of the Oyster Shell Napkin at my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Store for a small fee.


Terminology:
US Terms

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

I used Big Twist #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton in Sherbert.  (96 yds/1.94 oz) (88 m/55 g)
I used Premier Just Cotton #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton in Cream.  (87 yds/ 50 g) (1.76 oz/ 80 m) 

Materials:
US G or 4 mm Crochet Hook
40-50 yds #4 Medium Cotton Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(s)
sl st = slip stitch
R = Row
dc  = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
rep = repeat
sp(s) = space
sk = skip
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpdc3tog = front post double crochet 3 together
fpdc6tog = front post double crochet 6 together

Special Stitches:

Shell Stitch – when you crochet (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the same stitch.

Alternate Chain 2 – is used in place of ch 3, this creates a smoother edge.

Front Post Double Crochet – double crochet going around the front post of the dc from the previous row.

Front Post Double Crochet 3 Together – when you do a front post double crochet 3 decrease together around the next 3 double crochet, decreasing them into one stitch.

Front Post Double Crochet 6 Together – when you do a front post double crochet 6 dc decrease together around the next 6 double crochet, decreasing them into one stitch.

Video Tutorials (Left Hand):

Front Post Double Crochet

Front Post 3 Together

Front Post 6 Together

Notes:
ch 3 counts as a dc
ch 2 counts as a stitch
alt ch 2 counts as a dc
fpdc3tog creates a decrease into 1 st
fpdc6tog creates a decrease into 1 st
scarf is done in a multiple of 3 + 2
for a wider scarf add multiples of 3


Gauge:
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
12 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
Gauge Swatch only has 5 rows

**If you do not meet gauge, try going up or down a hook size**

R1:  ch 17, dc in 4th ch and each ch across.  turn (15 dc)

R2:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (15 dc)

R3:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, sk 3 st.  *shell in next st, sk 3.  rep from * once more.  dc in last 2 sts.  turn (4 dc & 2 shells)

R4:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st.  fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2.  fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells.  ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2, fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell.  2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 ch-2 sp, 2 sc, 2 fpdc3tog & 1 fpdc6tog)

R5:  alt 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. *shell in sc. rep from * once more, dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 2 shells)

Oyster Napkin Free Crochet Pattern

R1:  fdc 23.  turn  (23 dc)

Optional:  ch 26, dc in the 4th ch and each ch across.  turn (23 dc)

R2:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across.  turn (23 dc)

R3(WS):  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, sk 3 sts.  *shell in next st, sk 3 sts.  rep from * 3 times, dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 4 shells)

R4(RS):  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st.  ch 1, fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2.  *fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells.  ch 2, sc in ch-2 sps, ch 2.  rep from * twice.   fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell, ch 1. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc, 4 sc, 2 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 fpdc3tog & 3 fpdc6tog)

R5:  alt 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. *shell in sc. rep from * until last 2 st.  dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 4 shells)

R6:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st.  ch 1, fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2.  *fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells.  ch 2, sc in ch-2 sps, ch 2.  rep from * twice.   fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell, ch 1. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc, 4 sc, 2 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 fpdc3tog & 3 fpdc6tog)

R7-R10:  Rep R5 & R6 

R11:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of fpdc3tog , *dc in ch-2 sp, dc in sc, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in top of fpdc6tog.  rep from * until last fpdc3tog, dc in top of fpdc3tog, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in last 2 sts.  turn (23 dc)

R12:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st  across.  (23 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Mae’s Flower Free Crochet Pattern

Mae’s Flower

In today’s post I am sharing with you a FREE crochet pattern of my Mae’s Flower.  The Mae’s Flower is a simple and easy flower to crochet.  Also, the Mae’s Flower can be added to headbands, pillows, purses, and more!

Speaking of purses, if you would like a fun and easy crochet project to do, I designed one, the Gram-Mae’s Purse.  The Gram-Mae’s Purse is a crochet pattern that uses the Mae’s Flower in it’s design.

If you would like to use the Mae’s Flowers in a fun project, I do have the Gram-Mae’s Purse crochet pattern at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts stores.

For a small fee you can purchase the purse crochet pattern.  Inside the Gram-Mae’s Purse crochet pattern you will find step-by-step picture and video tutorials to help you along the way!

Mae’s Flowers Crochet Pattern Details:

I used a variety of yarns in a variety of colors.  The Mae’s Flowers can be made in solid or contrasting colors.  This crochet pattern is a great way to use up your scrap yarn.

Materials:
2-4 yds of 4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
US H Crochet Hook or 5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sp = spacerep = repeat
RS = Right Side

Flower Size: 3” x 3”

Notes:
Flowers can be made in a solid color or a variety of colors.
Below is a video tutorial for the making of the flowers left handed.

Video Tutorial:
Flowers Instructions

Mae’s  Flower Crochet Pattern in a Solid Color

Flower (Solid Color)

**It would be a great idea to weave in your ends as you go.  If you do not, you will spend a long time weaving them in after the afghan is complete**

R1: make a loose slip knot or a magic circle, ch 2, 8 sc in ch 1 or magic circle.  sl st in 1st sc to join.

R2:  ch 4, dc in ch 1 just made , ch 4, dc in 2nd ch 1 made, sl st in same sc.  *sl st in next sc, ch 4, dc in ch 1 just made, ch 4, dc in 2nd ch 1, sl st in same sc.  rep from * around.  sl st in 1st st to join.

 

Mae’s Flower Crochet Pattern in 2 Colors

Flowers (2 Colors)

**It would be a great idea to weave in your ends as you go.  If you do not, you will spend a long time weaving them in after the afghan is complete**

Center of Flowers

R1: make a loose sl knot or a magic circle, ch 2, 8 sc in ch-1 or magic circle.  sl st in 1st sc to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

R2:  attach another color of yarn with a sl st in any sc.  ch 4, dc in ch 1 just made, ch 4, dc in 2nd ch 1,  sl st in same sc.  *sl st in next sc, ch 4, dc in ch 1 just made, ch 4, dc in 2nd ch 1, sl st in same sc.  rep from * around.  sl st in 1st st to join.

 

Again, you can use the Mae’s Flower Crochet Pattern to use in a fun project by doing the the Gram-Mae’s Purse.  You can find the Ad-Free Premium Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores for a small fee.

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Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket

Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket

 

The Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern is not just a preemie blanket crochet pattern.  There are also 3 additional sizes to choose from.  Inside the crochet pattern you will find sizes for a Cradle, a Stroller, and a Receiving blanket.

The Sweet Dreams Preemie Baby Blanket was originally designed for those who have had preemie babies or to make to donate to your local NICU wards in your local hospital.

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Information Needed for you to crochet my Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern

 

Materials:
US I Hook or 5.5mm
490-550 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
I used 450 yards of Premier Sweet Roll

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
fsc = foundation single crochet
CS = Crunch Stitch
rep = repeat 

Special Stitches:
Crunch Stitch  

  1. hdc in same stitch as ch 1 
  2. sl st st in the next  
  3. repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn 
  4. NOTE- Each row will always start with a hdc and end with a slip stitch.

Size:
23” x 23”

Notes:
Each row will always start with a hdc and end with a sl st.
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
Every yarn is different.  If you are having trouble try going up or down a hook size.

Gauge:
US I Hook or 5.5mm
16 st x 8 rows = 4”
7 CS x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
fsc 16 turn (16 fsc)
Optional:  ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across.  (16 sc)
R1:  ch 1, sc in each st across.  ch 1 turn (16 st)
R2:  *hdc  in the same st, sl st in next st*  rep from *  until the end of row. ch 1, turn.  (16 st)
R3-R8:  Repeat R2

Sweet Dreams Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern


R1
:  fsc 74.  ch 1 and turn  (74 fsc)
Optional:  ch 75, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across.  (74 sc)

R2-R5: sc in same st and each st across.  ch 1,  turn.  (74, 80, 84, 92 sc)

R6-R44:  *hdc in same st, sl st in next st.  rep from * until end of the row, ch 1, turn.  (74, 80, 84, 92 hdc)

R45 – R49:  sc in same st, sc in each st across.  ch 1, turn.  (74 sc) 

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Welsh Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

Welsh Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

 

 

Are you looking to add a little luxury to your wardrobe?  Well, using the Welsh Poncho Free Crochet Pattern will help you achieve just that!

The Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern uses a crochet stitch that I fell in love with last year, the Triad Stitch.  The Triad Stitch is just like a Puff Stitch, only it is done over 3 stitches.

The Triad Stitch has one meaning that I fell in love with, this is where I came up with it’s name Welsh.  Triad means a Welsh form of literary composition with an arrangement of subjects or statements in groups of three.

If you think about a crochet pattern it is made up of 3 things:

  • using crochet stitches to create the design
  • a composition of writing the crochet pattern
  • taking pictures to showcase the design

I first used the Triad Stitch in my Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern (see info below)  In the designing of the Welsh Braided Cowl I using another meaning of Triad, the braiding of three things together, this is where the Braided part of the design came in.  You can find out more about this below.

This kind of sounds like an English lesson, doesn’t it?!  lol

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Information about the Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern

The Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern has 4 different sizes to choose from to make for Small, Medium, Large and XLarge.  Inside the Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern you will find a size chart, step-by-step picture tutorials, and my Left Handed Triad Stitch Video Tutorial to help you every step of the way.

US Terminology

Skill Level: 
Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate

I used KnitPIcks Sport Weight Yarn (340 yds/100 g)
I used We Love Yarn Mega Ball (14.1 oz/400 g) 1312 yds/1200 m)

Materials:

US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
MC –  Brown 550-680 yds of #3 ply Light/DK Weight Yarn
CC –   Cream 700-1200 yds of #3 ply Light/DK Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain

st(s) = stitch
dc = double crochet

sk = skip
rep = repeat
YO = Yarn Over
MC = Main Color

CC = Contrasting Color

Notes:
alt ch 2 counts as a dc.
ch 3 counts as a dc.
ch 4 counts as a dc + ch 1.
The chain-1 sp counts as a st in the Triad Stitch.
There are helpful Picture Tutorials below to help you with the Triad Stitch.


Video Tutorial:

Triad Stitch – Left Handed

You can find more of my Left Handed Video Tutorials at my YouTube Channel

 

You can purchase a premium copy of the Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern for a small fee with all of the Picture and Video Tutorials inside.  You will find it at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts.
Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern

Using MC

R1:  fdc 192 turn (192 fdc) 

Optional:  ch 194 (210, 226, 242), dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across.  (192 dc)

R2-R8:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across.  turn  (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to CC

R9:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across.  turn  (192, 208, 224, 240) dc

R10:  Beginning Triad Stitch.  (see Special Stitches above).  rep from * across until last st.  dc in last st.  turn (95, 103, 111, 119) Triad Stitch & 2 dc

R11-R15:  Triad Stitch.  (see Special Stitches above).  rep from * across until last st.  dc in last st.  turn (95 Triad Stitch & 2 dc)

R16: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across.  turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to MC

R17-R24:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across.  turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to CC

R25:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across.  turn  (192 dc)

R26:  Beginning Triad Stitch.  (see Special Stitches above).  rep from * across until last st.  dc in last st.  turn (95 Triad Stitch & 2 dc)

R27-R31:  Triad Stitch.  (see Special Stitches above).  rep from * across until last st.  dc in last st. turn (95 Triad Stitch & 2 dc)

R32:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across.  turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to MC

R33-40:  alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across.  turn (192 dc)

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing Neck Opening closed.


Creating Neck Opening

Step 1:
Lay your long piece with the WS facing up

Step 2:

Fold from the longest side in half with the WS facing the WS. 


Step 3:

Measure 10” 11” 12” 13” or your desired neck opening from the opposite corner from where your long tail of yarn is at.

Step 4:

Count the number of stitches from the corner of each side of the poncho and place SM in each side.

Step 5:

Sew evenly across the top of both poncho pieces, using the Whip Stitch, until you come to your SM.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2023

That’s it!  You have finished crocheting your Welsh Poncho!  

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Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern

 

 

My Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern designed for a special purpose.  Ashley of Through the Loop Yarn Craft showcased me and this design in here Designer Spotlight in part with WeCrochet.

My Welsh Braided Cowl was excepted by WeCrochet and it became my very first published crochet pattern as part of their Independant Designer Partnership!  to sell on their platform.  This was a HUGE step forward for me as a crochet designer!  Needless to say I was and still am Over the Moon about this crochet pattern!  You can find my Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern here.

 

 

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Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern

The Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern is a new crochet pattern design.  It uses Truboo yarn from Lion Brand Yarn that creates a nice soft airy, lacy texture.  I am excited about this crochet design of the Lacey Scarf!  I designed it specifically for the Wraps, Scarves, & Cowls Spring Edition Blog Hop hosted by Madame Stitch.

 

 

 

From March 3-24, 2023 you can get daily FREE crochet patterns from the amazing crochet designers listed above.  You can find new crochet patterns that were specifically designed for this blog hop as well.  You can get free crochet patterns during the Wraps, Scarves, & Cowls Spring Edition Blog Hop hosted by Madame Stitch.  Click on the Button below to find out more.

 

 

 

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My Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern will be a FREE download on March 20, 2023 from 8a EST until March 21, 2023 7:59a EST.  The Lacey Scarf crochet pattern is a perfect design for Spring and Summer.  You can dress up your wardrobe, wear it as a head scarf, or wear it during any season of the year.  You can find more information about my Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern below.

 

 

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I hope you Enjoy making my newest crochet design, the Lacey Scarf!  Visit my website to find some FREE crochet patterns or visit my Ravelry Store or my LoveCrafts Store where you will find all of my crochet patterns you can purchase for a small fee.  I would LOVE to see it, you will find all the places to connect with me below!

 

Below you will find out more information about the stitches used in the Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern and all the information needed to make your own version!

The Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern uses a crochet stitch that I designed a couple of years ago, the Lilac Cluster Stitch.  The Lilac Cluster Stitch uses the DC6TOG, Double Crochet 6 Together and the DC3TOG, Double Crochet 3 Together.

Because of this stitch is also used in the Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern I made a Video Tutorial specifically for this design using my DC6TOG, Double Crochet 6 Together.  Therefor the video demonstrates how to do this stitch specifically for the Lacey Scarf.

 

 

I also made a Video Tutorial demonstrating the DC3TOG, Double Crochet 3 Together specifically used in the Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern.

 

 

 

This crochet stitch was used in my Lilac Cluster Beanie Crochet Pattern and Lilac Cluster Cowl Crochet Pattern.

You can find the Lilac Cluster Beanie Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Store.  Also you can find the Lilac Cluster Cowl Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores.

 

 

I also used this stitch in my Oyster Shell Scarf Crochet Pattern.  You can find all of these crochet patterns at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores for a small fee.  You can also find the Oyster Shell Scarf Crochet Pattern free on my website.

 

 

 

Information Needed for the Lacey Scarf Crochet Pattern

I used Lion Brand Truboo Yarn in 100% Rayon Yarn from Bamboo.  (3.5 oz/100 g) (241 yd/220 m)

Materials:
US J or 6 mm Crochet Hook
150 – 300 yds Light Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle


Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
dc6tog = double crochet 6 together

Notes:
stitch count is a multiple of 3+2
scarf is worked in turning rows
ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch
ch 3 does NOT counts as a stitch
inside the crochet pattern there are 4 size to choose from.  Child, Teen, Small Adult and Large Adult consecutively

Gauge:
US J or 6 mm Crochet Hook
16 st x 8 rows = 4”


Special Stitches:

Double Crochet 3 Together

  • YO, insert hook into specified st, YO draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, draw through 2 loops
  • YO, draw through all loops on hook

Double Crochet 6 Together

  • YO, insert hook into specified st, YO draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, draw through 2 loops
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, draw through 2 loops
  • YO, draw through all loops on hook

 

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Sunflower Seed Headband Crochet Pattern

I love combining crochet stitches that I have previously used!  In the Sunflower Seed Headband Crochet Pattern, uses 2 of my previous crochet patterns and combined them together.  The Sunflower Seed Headband Crochet Pattern is a combination of 2 of my crochet patterns, the Sunflower Applique crochet pattern and the Seed Stitch Head Scarf crochet pattern.

The Seed Stitch is a very simple stitch.  The Seed Stitch creates a nice tight stitch that has a great texture.  It uses double crochet and single crochet.  That’s all you need to know for this easy crochet stitch and pattern.

You can find both of the Sunflower Applique crochet pattern and the Seed Stitch Head Scarf crochet pattern free on my website.

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sunflower applique seed headband sunflower seed

 

 

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Look at all of my testers beautiful versions of the Sunflower Seed Headband!  Thank you Chandra Payan, Cheryl Cooke, Claire Parker, Connie Adams, Jenifer Smith, Mary Watson, and Tami Mascho.  Y’all are FAB-u-LOUS testers!!

 

 


Information Needed to make Sunflower Seed Headband Crochet Pattern

Materials:
50-75 yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn for Headband
15-20 yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn for Sunflower
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
rep = repeat
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

Notes:

Sunflower Applique is below the Headband Crochet Pattern.
The size of the headband is for size 5-10 years.
ch 3 counts as a dc
alt ch 2 counts as a dc

Special Stitches:

Alternate chain 2 – takes the place of a chain 3, creating a cleaner edge with no gaps.  It also counts as a dc.

Seed Stitch – consists of alternating sc and dc.  In the 2nd row you will switch and add a dc in a sc and a sc in a dc.

Gauge:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 12 rows = 4”


Headband Crochet Pattern

5-10 years

R1:  fsc 9 turn  (9 sc)
Optional:  ch 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across.  turn  (9 sc)

R2 (RS):  ch 1, sc in same sp. *dc in next st, sc in next st.  rep from * until last st, sc in last st.  turn (9 st)

R3(WS):  alt ch 2 or ch 3, sc in the next st, *dc in the next st, sc in next st. rep from * until last st, dc in last st.  turn (9 st)

R4-R49:  Repeat R2-R3 or until you reach your desired head circumference

After R49 sl st to join.

 

**You can purchase the premium version of the Sunflower Seed Headband crochet pattern for a small fee from my Ravelry Store or my LoveCrafts Store.  Inside the premium crochet pattern you will find 4 sizes to choose from and step-by-step picture tutorials for the Sunflower Applique.  Inside the premium version you will also find a Bonus crochet pattern for a Leaf Applique designed by 13 year old Miss Smith**

 

Sunflower Applique Crochet Pattern:

Finished Flower Size:  5” x 5”

Sunflower Applique Sunflower Crochet Sunflower


Notes:
I used 2 colors for my flower, chocolate and gold.
The flower is worked in the round.
The flower petals are worked in the chain spaces.

If you would like to make a smaller sunflower, you can use #3 ply Lightweight or DK Weight Yarn.

For the smaller flower it is recommended to use a US F or 3.75 mm Crochet Hook.

Using CC

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)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to CC

R2:  ch1, sc in same st, *ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st.  rep from * around. sl st into 1st sc to join.  (10 ch-3 sp)


Second layer of flower:

R4:  working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 5, sl st in sc of next petal. rep from * around until last petal. ch 5.  sl st in 1st ch-5 sp to join. (10 ch-5 sp)

R5:  ch 1 *(sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, sc) all in the same sp. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join.  (10 Petals)


3rd layer of flower:

R6:  working behind the petals from the previous round *ch 6, sl st in sc of next petal. rep from * until last petal. ch 6.  sl st in 1st ch-6 sp. (10 ch-6 sp)

R7:  ch 1 *(sc, 4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, sc) all in the same sp.  rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using a long tail of your flower center color of yarn, sew the Sunflower Applique to your desired placement.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

 

Sunflower Seed Headband Sunflower Applique Headband

 

Below are a couple of ways you can embellish the Sunflower Seed Headband.

I would LOVE to see your version of the Sunflower Seed Headband!  You can tag me using the hashtags below.

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C2C Sun Square

I am SO excited to finally able to share my very 1st C2C crochet pattern, the C2C Sun Square!  I got to tell ya, I was SO freaked out when Helen of Sunflower Cottage Crochet first asked me to design one for the C2C Community Garden CAL!!

 

 

 

The Community Garden C2C Blanket CAL hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet that started back in September.  You can find out more about the CAL at the Main Roundup Page.

 

Community Garden CAL

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Community Garden eBook

 

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Enjoy the Sun C2C Square Free Crochet Pattern  Below.

 

Colour Colour you are using No of Sts
Blue (B) 400
Yellow (Y) 225

 

Written Instructions:

 

Row 1 [RS]: (B) x 1 (1 square)

Row 2 [WS]: (B) x 2 (2 squares)

Row 3 [RS]: (B) x 3 (3 squares)

Row 4 [WS]: (B) x 4 (4 squares)

Row 5 [RS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 1, (B) x 2 (5 squares)

Row 6 [WS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 2, (B) x 2 (6 squares)

Row 7 [RS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 1, (B) x 3 (7 squares)

Row 8 [WS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 2, (B) x 3 (8 squares)

Row 9 [RS]: (B) x 4, (Y) x 1, (B) x 4 (9 squares)

Row 10 [WS]: (B) x 4, (Y) x 2, (B) x 4 (10 squares)

Row 11 [RS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 1, (B) x 5 (11 squares)

Row 12 [WS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 2, (B) x 5 (12 squares)

Row 13 [RS]: (Y) x 1, (B) x 12 (13 squares)

Row 14 [WS]: (B) x 12, (Y) x 2 (14 squares)

Row 15 [RS]: (B) x 1, (Y) x 2, (B) x 12 (15 squares)

Row 16 [WS]: (B) x 6, (Y) x 5, (B) x 1, (Y) x 2, (B) x 2 (16 squares)

Row 17 [RS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 1, (B) x 1, (Y) x 7, (B) x 5 (17 squares)

Row 18 [WS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 8, (B) x 5 (18 squares)

Row 19 [RS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 9, (B) x 5 (19 squares)

Row 20 [WS]: (B) x 6, (Y) x 9, (B) x 5 (20 squares)

Row 21 [RS]: (B) x 6, (Y) x 9, (B) x 6 (21 squares)

Row 22 [WS]: (B) x 6, (Y) x 10, (B) x 6 (22 squares)

Row 23 [RS]: (B) x 7, (Y) x 9, (B) x 7 (23 squares)

Row 24 [WS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 4, (B) x 1, (Y) x 10, (B) x 7 (24 squares)

Row 25 [RS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 4, (B) x 1, (Y) x 9, (B) x 2, (Y) x 4, (B) x 2 (25 squares)

Corner at both sides 

Row 26 [WS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 4, (B) x 1, (Y) x 10, (B) x 1, (Y) x 4, (B) x 2 (24 squares)

Row 27 [RS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 4, (B) x 1, (Y) x 9, (B) x 7 (23 squares)

Row 28 [WS]: (B) x 6, (Y) x 10, (B) x 6 (22 squares)

Row 29 [RS]: (B) x 6, (Y) x 9, (B) x 6 (21 squares)

Row 30 [WS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 9, (B) x 6 (20 squares)

Row 31 [RS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 9, (B) x 5 (19 squares)

Row 32 [WS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 8, (B) x 5 (18 squares)

Row 33 [RS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 7, (B) x 5 (17 squares)

Row 34 [WS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 1, (B) x 1, (Y) x 5, (B) x 6 (16 squares)

Row 35 [RS]: (B) x 11, (Y) x 2, (B) x 2 (15 squares)

Row 36 [WS]: (B) x 1, (Y) x 2, (B) x 11 (14 squares)

Row 37 [RS]: (B) x 11, (Y) x 2 (13 squares)

Row 38 [WS]: (Y) x 1, (B) x 4, (Y) x 2, (B) x 5 (12 squares)

Row 39 [RS]: (B) x 5, (Y) x 1, (B) x 5 (11 squares)

Row 40 [WS]: (B) x 4, (Y) x 2, (B) x 4 (10 squares)

Row 41 [RS]: (B) x 4, (Y) x 1, (B) x 4 (9 squares)

Row 42 [WS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 2, (B) x 3 (8 squares)

Row 43 [RS]: (B) x 3, (Y) x 1, (B) x 3 (7 squares)

Row 44 [WS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 2, (B) x 2 (6 squares)

Row 45 [RS]: (B) x 2, (Y) x 1, (B) x 2 (5 squares)

Row 46 [WS]: (B) x 4 (4 squares)

Row 47 [RS]: (B) x 3 (3 squares)

Row 48 [WS]: (B) x 2 (2 squares)

Row 49 [RS]: (B) x 1 (1 square)

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Maze’s Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern

Does your cat like to curl up on your clothes, your current WIP or anything else they can find?  Well, I decided to design a crochet pattern for a cat toy that they can play with or even cuddle up with.  Below you will find the Maze’s Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern. The cat toy crochet pattern can be customized for any size cat.  You can even make this for your puppy or dog.

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Below is Maze’s Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern.

 

I used Red Heart Super Saver for both colors.  Contents: 100% acrylic  Skein Weight: 7 oz. / 198 g. Yardage: 364 yd. / 333 m

Materials:
US H Crochet Hook or 5 mm Crochet Hook
MC – 120-130 yds #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC – 15-20 yds #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
.4-.6 oz Dacron/Pillow Stuffing

 

Finished Size:
6” x 12”
Customize to your size

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
fdc = foundation double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
ldc = long double crochet
rep = repeat

Special Stitches:
Front Post Double Crochet – Double crochet around the front post of the dc from the previous row.
Long Double Crochet –  Yarn over, insert hook in the double crochet 2 rows down, yarn over, pull up a loop to the height of the previous stitch, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times.

 

Special Notes:

  1.  Ch 3 counts as a dc. 
  2. Stitch count is a multiple of 3.
  3. Gauge and Size are not 100% necessary for the cat toy, so size may be different than gauge.
  4. If you would like a bigger or smaller size use a multiple of 3.  You can also add or decrease the rows stated.

Video Tutorials:
You can find all of the Video Tutorials on my YouTube Channel

Front Post Double Crochet – Right Handed

Front Post Double Crochet – Left Handed

Long Double Crochet – Right Handed

Long Double Crochet – Left Handed

Running Stitch


Gauge
:
US G Crochet Hook or 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
16 st x 8 rows = 4”

**Due to different thicknesses in yarn, gauge does not need to be met**

 

 

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Maze’s Cat Toy Crochet Pattern:



Using MC


Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the top of the toy closed.

R1:  fdc 48 sl st in top of 1st st to join. Sew foundation row closed. 48 fdc
Optional:  ch 48 sl st in 1st st to join, being sure not to twist the chain.  ch 3 and dc around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 dc

R2-R4: ch 3, fpdc in the next st *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st*  rep from * around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 st

Using your tapestry needle and the Running Stitch, weave your yarn through each stitch.  Pull yarn tight to close the bottom of the cat toy and fasten off.

Running Stitch

Pull tightly to close.

R5-R6:  ch 3, dc in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 dc

Change to CC 

R7:  ch 3, ldc in next st and in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 ldc

Change to MC

R8-R9:  ch 3, dc in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 dc

Change to CC

R10:  ch 3, ldc in next st and in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 dc 

R11-R21:  Rep R8-10

Change to MC

R22-R24:  ch 3, fpdc in the next st *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st.   rep from * around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 st 

R25:  ch 3, dc in next st and in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  48 dc 

Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the pillow closed.

Stuff the cat pillow with as much dacron/pillow as you’d like to have a firm toy.


Adding Dacron

Using your tapestry needle and the Running Stitch, weave your yarn through each stitch.  Pull yarn tight to close the top of the cat toy and fasten off.


Running Stitch

Pull tight to close top of cat toy.

Weave in any loose ends and fasten off.

 

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I have some AWE-some testers who did a FAB-U-LOUS job in helping make Maze’s Cat Toy perfect for you!

Thank you Beth Bjerklie, Jenny Hinton, Kristen Temple Taylor, and Stacy Secoy for sticking it out with me!

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Double Cross Mobius Cowl

The Double Cross Mobius Cowl crochet is an oversized mobius cowl that is to be wrapped around your neck twice.  There are a couple of reasons I named this the Double Cross Mobius Cowl.

The wrapping around your neck twice is how I came up with the first part of it’s name.  The other part of the name I chose comes from the Double Crochet Cross Stitch, but with a different twist.

Because I used a thicker bulky yarn from knitpicks I wanted taller stitches in the cowl.  The extended double crochet and the extended double crochet cross stitch helped create those taller stitches.  

 

 

The extended double crochet and extended double crochet cross stitch is an idea that comes from using the Double Crochet Cross Stitch.  If you have never crocheted the Double Crochet Cross Stitch, I recommend trying this first.  To help you master all of these stitches, I have added 3 of my Left Handed Video Tutorials demonstrating how to crochet each stitch.

 

The Double Crochet Cross Stitch left handed video tutorial below demonstrates how to crochet this stitch.


The 2nd left handed video tutorial demonstrates how to crochet the Extended Double Crochet.


The 3rd left hand video tutorial I demonstrate how to crochet the stitch I created, the Extended Double Crochet Cross Stitch.

 

 

 

Check out more about the Double Cross Mobius Cowl crochet pattern, sponsored by #wecrochetofficial #wecrochet WeCrochet below.

 

 

Information about the Double Cross Mobius Cowl Crochet Pattern.

Material I Used:

MC – 270-400 yds of #7 Bulky Weight Yarn
CC – 230-370 yds of #7 Bulky Weight Yarn
US J Crochet Hook or 6 mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker

For the double cross mobius cowl I used  KnitPicks Brava yarn

This yarn is a thicker bulky yarn, #7.  The yarn is 100% acrylic and the yardage per skein is 136 yds or 100 g

I will definitely be using this yarn again because it is so soft and glides through your fingers like butter!

For my Main Color (MC) I used the color Sienna

 

 

For my Contrasting Color (CC) or second color I used Brindle

 

 

 

 

The Double Crochet Mobius Cowl Crochet Pattern has step-by-step picture tutorials and helpful left handed Video Tutorials for the 3 different stitches I used in making the cowl. 

The crochet pattern also has 3 different sizes to choose from; Small, Medium, and Large.  Inside the pattern you will also find out how to customize the cowl to fit your style, size, and colors.

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