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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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Summer Convertible Wrap

The Summer Convertible Wrap crochet pattern is a design that has many purposes. The crochet stitches I used in this design create a nice and airy stitch. You can use for those chilly Spring and Summer night; wear it to cover up a bathing suit; or just make it fit your purpose.

The Summer Convertible Wrap Crochet Pattern was designed specifically for the Spring into Summer Blog Hop & Bundle Sale. This event is going on the whole month of May.

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Information about the Yarn used in the Summer Convertible Wrap

WeCrochet kindly provided me with the yarn that I used in my Summer Convertible Crochet Pattern. The yarn I used was CotLin from KnitPicks. I picked this yarn because I wanted a nice lightweight yarn that was suitable for Spring and Summer. The CotLin met my expectations perfectly. The CotLin yarn from KnitPicks is also a yarn that can be washed over and over again and still hold the shape perfectly.

Fiber Content: 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen
Weight: DK
Yards: 123
Grams: 50
Care: Machine Washable/Tumble Dry Low

I wanted to use light colors in my wrap that would help to reflect the sun and to make you want to wear it in the warmer Spring and Summer days.

I used the colors Snow White (29492) & Whisper (25328)

As you can see by the picture below the colors Snow White & Whisper do help to reflect the sun. The picture below also shows the nice and airy stitch that will keep you cool in the warmer weather.

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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.

If you have missed any of the premium crochet patterns that have been a part of the Community Garden CAL, you can get the eBook for $12.99 that has ALL the information you’ll need to make 20 C2C blanket squares.

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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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You can purchase the a PDF of my Premium Crochet Pattern of Maze’s Cat Toy for a small fee. The premium pattern has Step-by-Step Pictures and all the Video Tutorials inside.

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:

Ch 3 counts as a dc.
Stitch count is a multiple of 3.
Gauge and Size are not 100% necessary for the cat toy, so size may be different than gauge.
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**

You can purchase the a PDF of my Premium Crochet Pattern of Maze’s Cat Toy for a small fee. The premium pattern has Step-by-Step Pictures and all the Video Tutorials inside.

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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.

If you are interested in trying to make one for yourself or someone you know, you can purchase a premium copy of my Double Cross Mobius Cowl at my Ravelry Store.

If you would like me to make the Double Crochet Mobius Cowl, I do take Custom Orders. I can crochet you or someone you know, your own Handmade Crocheted Creation is your style, size, and color(s) You can email me at j.o@joscraftyhook.com

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