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Stuff It Storage Bag

Stuff It Storage Bag Free Crochet Pattern

The Stuff It Storage Bag Free Crochet Pattern is a great way for you to stuff all of those grocery bags you have laying around and keep them all in one place.

You can make the Stuff It Storage Bag using your scrap yarn by making it in a wide variety of colors. The bag can also be used to store your scrap yarn; toys; socks; and more.

You will find the Stuff It Storage Bag Free Crochet Pattern below that you can keep coming back to again and again. You can make them and add them to any room that you want to tidy up. These make great gifts for teachers, kids, and are perfect gifts for the holidays.

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Stuff It Storage Bag Free Crochet Pattern

Information Needed:

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

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Materials:
US H Crochet Hook
(MC) 25 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
(CC) 30 yds of Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

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

Size:
16’ long x 8” wide

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Stuff It Storage Bag Free Crochet Pattern

R1: fsc 49 (49 sc) sl st in 1st st to join.

Optional: ch 50, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem st around. sl st in 1st st to join. turn (49 sc)

R2: ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st. rep from * until last st, sc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (49 st)

R3: ch 1, *dc in next st, sc in next st. rep from * until last st, dc in last st. turn (49 st)

R4-R32: Rep R2-R3 change to CC color every 4 rows.

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Strap:

ch 30. sl st in the 24th st. turn slightly and sc in the blo of each chain. sl st in 1st st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Bottom Hole:

Turn the bag upside down to work in the foundation row.

R1: sc2tog around until last st, sc in last st. turn (25 sc)

R2: sc in each st around. turn (25 sc)

R3: sc2tog around until last st, sc in last st. turn (13 sc)

R4: sc in each st around. (13 sc)

Note: If you would like a smaller hole, try adding another decreasing row or just another row of single crochet.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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That’s it! You have made the Storage Bag! I would ❤️ to see your version!

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Clematis Flower Square Free Crochet Pattern

Do you like making light weight afghans or throws? Or using square patterns as motifs for pillows, purses, and more? Well in this post you will find the Clematis Flower Square Free Crochet Pattern to help you making these things. The Clematis Flower Square Free Crochet Pattern uses light weight yarn for those ight weight Spring afghans and throws.

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I used Lion Brand Mandala #3/DK Weight Yarn. 5.3 oz/590 yds

Materials:
US Hook G/4 mm
35 yds of #3/DK Weight Yarn – MC
10 yds of #3/DK Weight Yarn – CC
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
Hook US G/4 mm
16 st x 8 rows = 4”

Finished Size:
10” tall
10” wide

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
trc = triple crochet
rep = repeat
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Notes:
The flower is worked in the round.
Square is worked in the round with turning rows.
Chain 3 counts as a dc.
Chain 4 counts as a trc.
You may need to block your square. You can stretch it as you crochet each row. You can also steam it or wash it and pin it down.

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Flower Crochet Pattern:

Using CC

R1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, 16 sc. Close the circle. sl st in 1st st to join. (16 sc)

Alternative: ch 5, 16 sc in ch-1 sp. sl st in 1st st to join. (16 sc)

R2: ch 1, sc in same sp. *ch 3, sk 1 st, sc in next st. rep from * until end. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 sc & 8 ch-3 sp)

R3 (RS): sl st in ch-3 sp, *(sc, hdc, dc, trc, ch 3, trc, dc, hdc, sc) all in ch-3 sp. rep from * until end. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 flower petals)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Square Crochet Pattern:

Change to MC

R1: with RS of flower facing you, attach yarn with a sl st in any ch-3 sp of petal, *sc in same sp, ch 6, sc in next ch-3 sp. rep from * around until last ch-3 sp of petal. sc in last ch-3 sp, ch 6. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 sc & 8 ch-6 sp)

R2: sl st in next ch-6 sp, (ch 3, 5 dc) all in ch-6 sp. 6 dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 3. *6 dc in next 2 ch-6 sp, ch 3 (corner made) rep from * until last dc is made, ch 3. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (48 dc & 4 ch-3 sp)

R3: ch 3, *dc in each st until next ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) corner made. rep from * around until 1st st, sl st in top ch-3 to join. (64 dc & 4 ch-3 sp)

R4: ch 7, sk 3 st. *trc in next st, ch 3, sk 3 st* rep twice until 1st st of corner. trc in next st. (2 trc, ch 3, 2 trc) in corner, *ch 3, sk 3 st, trc in next st, rep twice more. (2 trc, ch 3, 2 trc) in corner** rep from * around to ** until last corner. (2 trc, ch 3, 2 trc) in corner. ch 3, sl st in top ch-4 to join. (32 tr & 20 ch-3 sp)

R5: ch 4, *trc in each st, until corner, (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) in corner. rep from * until last corner. trc in each st until last st. sl st in top of ch-4 to join. (96 trc & 4 ch-3 sp)

R6: ch 3, dc in each st until next corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner. rep from * until last corner. Dc in each st until last st, sl st in top ch-3 to join. (112 dc & 4 ch-2 sp)

R7: turn, ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in each st until next corner. *(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner. sc in each st until next corner. rep from * until last corner. sc in each st until last st, sl st in 1st st to join. (128 sc & 4 ch-2 sp)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Again, you may need to block your square. You can stretch it as you crochet each row. You can also steam it or wash it and pin it down.

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That’s it! You have made the Clematis Flower Square! You can make many more in any color(s) you prefer! You can also make them in any type of yarn. The Clematis Flower Crochet Pattern would be a great Scrap Buster ProjectI I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed above using the hashtags below.

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Diamonds Square
Christmas Angel Square
Jacob’s Ladder Square

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Sunflower Applique
Dahlia Applique
Star Appliques

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Jaide Wrap Free Crochet Pattern

My Jaide Wrap Free Crochet Pattern can be found below. This is a great make for Spring and Summer Days because it so lightweight.

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I was updating some of my earlier crochet when I came across the stitch I fell in love with when I was first designing, the Tulip Stitch. I had some beautiful yarn I bought at a fiber fair that I was chomping at the bit to use, so I used that here with my Jaide Wrap.

Information Needed

I used Custom Yarn by Knitting on the Fringe. (Skein Weight:75g/2.64 oz
Yardage/Meters: 200 meters/217 yards)

Materials:
US G Crochet Hook or 4 mm
217 yards of # 2 Fine Yarn or Sports Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used/Abbreviations:
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
alt ch 2 – alternate chain 2
fsc – foundation single crochet
sk – skip
rem – remaining

Special Stitches:
Shell = (2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in the same stitch.
Foundation Single Crochet – is where you create the starting chain plus a row of single crochet all at one time.

Special Notes:

My yarn was handmade. With the different weights of 2 Fine Yarn or Sport Weight Yarn it may make your gauge a little different from mine. You can try going up or down a hook size to meet the gauge.

Video Tutorials:
foundation single crochet – Left Handed
foundation single crochet – Right Handed
alternate chain 2 – Left Handed
alternate chain 2 – Right Handed

Finished Size: 14” x 64”

Pattern Notes:
Pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms
beginning chain 3 counts as the 1st dc
alt ch 2 counts as the 1st dc
alt ch 2 takes the place of a double crochet and counts as your 1st dc. It is used to create a cleaner edge.
Row count is a multiple of 3
Due to different yarn types, the gauge may be off. Try going up or down a hook size to meet gauge.

Gauge:
US G Crochet Hook or 4 mm
18 st x 8 rows = 4”
6 Shells x 8 Rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch: 4” x 4″

R1: ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from and each rem st across. turn (18 sc)

R2: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) in the 1st st, *sk 2 st, shell in the next st (see instructions above) repeat from * across until the last 3 st, sk 2 st and dc in the last st. turn

R3: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) in the 1st st, shell in the next dc, *sk 4 st, shell in the next st* Repeat from * across until the last dc, dc in the last dc. turn

R4-R9: Repeat R2-R3

Customizing

Width:
To create a wider wrap (short rows) add multiples of 3. The basic width of a wrap is 14” – 18”

Length:
Use your Height plus 4” – 8” to reach your desired length by continuing to repeat R2 & R3.

4 st x 2 rows = 1”
8 st x 4 rows = 2”
12 st x 6 rows = 3”
16 st x 8 rows = 4”
6 Shells x 8 Rows = 4”

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Jaide Wrap Crochet Pattern:

R1: fsc 69 turn (69 sc)
Optional: ch 70, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each rem st across. (69 sc)

R2: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) in the 1st st, *sk 2 st, shell (see instructions above) in the next dc from the previous row. repeat from * across until the last 2 st, sk 1 st and dc in the last st. turn (22 shells & 2 dc)

R3: alt ch 2 (or ch 3) in the 1st st, shell in the next dc, *sk 4 st, shell in the next st* Repeat from * across until the last dc, dc in the last dc. turn (22 shells & 2 dc)

Repeat R2-R3 until you reach 64” or until you reach your desired length. (see Customizing above)

Last Row: ch 1, sc in same st and each rem st across.

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

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That’s it! You have completed your Jaide Wrap! I would LOVE to see your version of the wrap! Please tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed below.

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Two Faced Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Thank you for stopping by Jo’s Crafty Hook! In today’s post you will find my Two Faced Scarf Free Crochet Pattern.

Have you ever crocheted a scarf and the design looks great on one side, but the other side of the item is upside down? Well I have. When making a design I want to see the design the right way on both sides. That is how I designed the Two Faced Scarf Crochet Pattern, seeing the pattern the right way on both sides.

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You will find the free crochet pattern for the Two-Faced Scarf below.

Information Needed:

Skill Level:
Beginner
US Terms

Finished Size: 8” x 60”

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

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
wdc = wrapped double crochet
sk = skip
rep = repeat
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
WS = Wrong Side

Gauge:
US J Crochet Hook/6 mm
12 wdc x 6 rows = 4”
If you are not meeting gauge, you may need to go up or down a hook size.

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 15, dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining st across. turn (13 dc)
R2: ch 2 *sk 1 st, dc in next st, wdc around body of dc just made* rep from * until the last 2 st. sk 1 st and dc in last st. turn. (24 dc)
R3-R6: rep R2

Notes:
ch 2 counts as your 1st double crochet
Stitch count is in multiples of 3+1

Special Stitches:
Wrapped Double Crochet – ch 2 in the 1st st, sk 1 st, dc in the next st, wrap 1 dc around the body of the dc just made. This counts as 2 dc.

Video Tutorials:
WDC Left Handed
WDC Right Handed

Width:
To create a wider wrap (short rows) add multiples of 3. The basic width of a wrap is 14” – 18”

Length:
Use your Height plus 4” – 8” to reach your desired length.

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

Customizing:
This scarf can be customized easily to fit from a baby up to a large adult. You can use the Gauge above to adjust the pattern below. I have supplied another gauge below in 1” 2” 3” 4” stitch counts you can use to adjust the scarf to fit your style, size and colors.

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My Left Handed Video Tutorial of the Wrapped Double Crochet

1st Piece:

With MC

R1: ch 28, dc in 3rd ch from hook and each remaining ch across. turn (25 dc)

R2: ch 2 *sk 1 st, dc in next st, wdc around body of dc just made* rep from * until the last 2 st. sk 1 st and dc in last st. turn. (24 dc)

R3-R40: Repeat R2

R41 (WS): ch 2, dc in the next st and each remaining st across. turn (24 dc)

R42: ch 1, sc in the same sp and sc in a each st across. (24 sc)

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2nd Piece:

With CC

Repeat R1-R42 from above.

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the 2 pieces together.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Sewing the pieces together

With WS of scarves facing each other, sew the 2 pieces together using the whip stitch or whichever method you prefer when sewing.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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That’s it! You have made the Two Faced Scarf! You can customize it to fit your style, size, and color(s)! I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites using any of the hashtags listed below.

#twofacedscarf #twofacedscarfcrochetpattern #scarfcrochetpattern #joscraftyhook #joscraftyhookdesigns #handmadecrochetedcreations #jo_bear38

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Get Around Face Scrubbies and Washcloths Free Crochet Patterns

Do you wear makeup? Does your face not feel clean even after using soap? Do you spend a lot of money on disposable face cleaning pads? If you answered YES to any of these questions then the Get Around Face Scrubbies and Washcloths Free Crochet Pattern is just for you!

I used the puff stitch used in this design because it adds an extra buffer to help reach your pores and gives your face a nice clean feeling after you use them.

The added bonus is they are made with 100% cotton and are machine washable. The face scrubbies and washcloths would also make a perfect gift for those women in your life!

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The Get Around Face Scrubbies & Washcloths crochet patterns are SO quick and easy to do! My pattern testers had so many good things to say about them!

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Kathy Hungerford Paquette: I enjoyed making the scrubbie and washcloth pattern. It worked up quick and easy. I used two different colors for mine to match my bathroom. Kathy was the one who invented the name, Get Around Face Scrubbies and Washcloths Free Crochet Pattern!

Stacy Secoy: These work up quickly! I think the will make great gifts and sell well at craft fairs! Thanks for having me test these!

Dina Sengupta: I make these small ones to supply to an eco friendly store. They will go perfectly with yours to make full set. I will use them to gift.

Cor Chris Desro: Pattern is great! Done in 15 minutes at most! I am going to make 3 colors so I can have them to match.

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Get Around Face Scrubbies and Washcloths Free Crochet Patterns

Pattern Information

I used Lily Sugar n Cream in a multiple of colors.
100% Cotton (Weight 2.5 oz / 70.9 g) (120 yds / 109 m)

Materials:
25-40 yards of #4 Medium Weight Cotton Yarn
US G Crochet Hook or 4 mm Crochet Hook

Abbreviations: Size:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ps = puff stitch
sl st = sl st
rep = repeat
rem = remaining

Size:
Scrubbie – 4”
Washcloth – 8″

Notes:
Scrubbies and Washcloths are worked in the round.
Chain 3 counts as a double crochet.
Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
Puff stitches vary in the number of loops on your hook, but all follow the same technique.

Special Stitches:
Puff Stitch – Yarn over, Insert hook into the next stitch, *Yarn over and pull up a loop, insert the hook into the same st* rep from *to* for a total of 3 times. You will have 7 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook.

Video Tutorials:
Puff Stitch Right Handed
Puff Stitch Left Handed

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Free Scrubbies Crochet Pattern:

Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make as many Scrubbies as you’d like, repeat R1-R4.

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Free Washcloths Crochet Pattern:

R1: ch 1 loosely, 12 dc in ch-1 sp. sl st 1st st to join. (12 dc)
R2: ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each rem st around. sl st in top ch 3 to join. (24 dc)
R3: ch 2, ps in same st. ch 1, *ps in the next st, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in ps to join. (24 bs & 24 ch-1 sp)
R4: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1. sk ch-1 sp *sc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (24 sc & 24 ch-1 sp)
R5: ch 3, dc in same sp, sk ch-1 sp *2 dc in next st, sk ch-1 sp* rep from * around. sl st in top ch 3 to join. (48 dc)
R6: ch 2, ps in same st, ch 1, *ps in the next st, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in ps to join. (48 bs & 48 ch-1 sp)
R7: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1. sk ch-1 sp *sc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (48 sc & 48 ch-1 sp)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make as many washcloths as you’d like, repeat R1-R7.

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Wigs for Kids Charity Drive

Have you ever done something for someone else that made you feel really good? Or because you knew it would help make a little girl feel really special?

Here’s a little back story about how I got involved with Wigs for Kids.

I was loosing my hair a few years ago. I was SO upset and going crazy. I didn’t want to go anywhere, have anyone see me, I was so self conscious. Eventually, I found out it was one of my medications. I stopped taking it, got help from my adopted daughter, Vicki, and slowly my hair started growing back.

After about a year, I went to a beauty salon to get my hair leveled out and I saw a sign advertisement for Wigs for Kids. I asked the beautician what that was about and she gave me the details.

My experience was so traumatic that I wanted to do something to help because I could just imagine how a little girl losing her hair would feel. After I seen the advertisement I let my hair grow out, and when it got long enough, I donated it to Wigs for Kids. When I sent my hair to them, I asked it there was any way to see how my donation helped. I got to see a picture of a little girl who got just a little of my hair helped out! That was one of the best feelings ever! I just donated my hair again about a year ago. So you can see why this cause is very close to my heart

I joined Melanie Jane of Simply Melanie Jane in her Crochet Business Hop for Charity because I wanted to do more to help little girls feel special. Melanie Jane has joined with 12 other crochet designers to raise money for the Wigs for Kids organization. Her goal is to raise $1,800 to support this organization.

Melanie’s hop is a little different from most blog hops. Each day she is spotlighting a crochet designer, sharing what it is that the do and letting you know how they are helping raise money for the drive. The spotlighted designers are offering discounts and donating part of the proceeds to the Wigs for Kids charity drive.

If you would like to take part by donating your hair or help in some other way, visit Melanie’s Crochet Business Hop for Charity or you can donate directly to the Wigs for Kids Donor Drive.

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Jo’s Crafty Hook is being in the spotlight again on February 18, 2022. To change things up, I decided to offer another way to raise money for the Wigs for Kids Charity Drive. Starting February 17-20, 2022 you can take advantage of my 50% off sale at my Ravelry and Etsy Shops.

You can still take advantage of the Child Size Pocket Shawl Bundle that offers you a discount as well as raising money for the charity drive. 50% of the proceeds of the Child Size Pocket Shawl Bundle will go to the Wigs for Kids Charity Drive.

Inside the bundle there are 2 child size pocket shawl crochet patterns, the Pocket Full of Diamonds and the Diamond Arches. These shawls are designed specifically for little girls in mind.

My Child Size Pocket Shawl Bundle price has already been marked down, so you get a discount and the rest of the proceeds will go right to the Wigs for Kids Charity Drive. You can take advantage of the bundle from my Ravelry Store (no coupon code needed).

Spread the word about this great Crochet Business Hop for Charity and more importantly the Wigs for Kids organization.

Please show your support in any way you can. Thank you.

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Seed Head Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Do you like to use your leftover yarn to crochet a project in multiple colors? Well this Seed Stitch Head Scarf Free Crochet Pattern is perfect to use that scrap yarn left over from projects you have been working on all year.

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The Seed Stitch Head Scarf crochet pattern used the Seed Stitch. The Seed Stitch uses the basic stitches, single crochet and double crochet. Also in the crochet pattern you will find instructions on how you can customize this to meet your style, size, and color. You can customize it to fit babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and all adult sizes.

Materials:
US G Hook/4 mm
MC 150 yds of #3/DK Weight Yarn
CC 150 yds of #3/DK Weight Yarn
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
US G Hook/4 mm
16 st x 16 rows = 4”

Size:
4” wide x 56” long

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sp = space
CC = Contrasting Color
MC = Main Color

You can also find a premium copy of the Seed Head Scarf Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop that contain Picture Tutorials and Step-by-Step instructions.

Notes:
Alt ch 2 counts as a dc
You will change colors after every 32 rows or every 8”
You can customize how many rows you would like to do before you change colors.

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.

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Head Scarf Pattern:

Using MC

R1: fsc 16 turn (16 sc)
alternative: ch 17, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining st across. (16 sc)

R2: ch 1, alt ch 2 in 1st st. *sc in the next st, dc in the next st* rep from * until last st, sc in last st. turn ( 16 st)

R3-R32: alt ch 2 in 1st st. *sc in the next st, dc in the next st* rep from * until last st, sc in last st. turn (16 st)

Using CC

R33-64: alt ch 2 in 1st st. *sc in the next st, dc in the next st* rep from * until last st, sc in last st. turn (16 st)

Repeat R1-R64 or until you reach your desired length.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can find a premium copy of the Seed Stitch Head Scarf Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop that contain Picture Tutorials and Step-by-Step instructions.

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That’s it! You have made the Seed Head Scarf! You can customize it to fit your style, size, and color(s) using your yarn stash! I would ❤️ to see your version! You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites and using the hashtags listed below.

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North Star Blanket Square

Welcome to Jo’s Crafty Hook! My North Star Blanket Square is part of the Love and Joy Blanket CAL 2021 hosted by Bear Rye and Knottie Hooks. This CAL is a mystery CAL so all of the crochet squares that will be featured after my given day, December 20, 2021, will be FREE for 1 day only. Click on the image below to get your FREE pdf copy of my North Star Blanket Square on December 20, 2021 from Ravelry.

Be sure to stop by the Love and Joy Blanket CAL’s main page to grab the code needed to get a the FREE pdf copy of my North Star Blanket Square on December 20, 2021. You can also see the blanket squares that have already been released and to find out more information on how the CAL works, click on the image below.

You can find all of the squares you may have missed or if you don’t have time to blog hop to get each day’s new square, you can take advantage of the Love and Joy Blanket CAL Bundle. The bundle only costs $10 for 31 squares! If you would like to grab a copy of the Love and Joy Blanket CAL 2021 Bundle, you may use my affiliate link.

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The stitches used in the square creates the Angel Motif in the North Star Blanket Square. Below you can find the materials you will need to make the North Star Blanket Square. You can find the Ad-Free pdf crochet pattern free on 12/20/21 at my Ravelry Store.

I used Joann’s Big Twist in Red. 100% acrylic, worsted weight #4 or Aran Weight Yarn. Weight 6 oz/380 yds

I also used Red Heart Super Saver in Gold. 100% Acrylic, worsted weight #4 or Aran weight yarn. 198 g/7 oz, 333 meters/364 yards

US Terms Advanced Beginners/Intermediate

Finished Size: Square: 8” x 8”
Star: 6″ x 5″

Materials:

US H Hook or 5 mm
MC – 45 yds Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC – 15 yds Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations: sc = single crochet
sk = skip
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat
hdc = half double crochet
trc = triple crochet
dtrc = double triple crochet
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
RS = Right Side

You will find step-by-step picture tutorials. There are also helpful video tutorials inside the pattern to help you master the Triple Crochet and the Double Triple Crochet stitches.

You can find the Ad-Free PDF North Star Blanket Square Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop. Below you will also find the inspiration behind the North Star Blanket Square and my Christmas Angels Square found in my O Holy Night Wrap.

The O Holy Night Wrap was designed specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop I collaborated in. This blog hop was hosted by Fosbas Designs and was sponsored by WeCrochet and KnitPicks.

The story behind this pattern comes from the Christmas song you hear during the Christmas season, ‘O Holy Night’

“O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn; Chorus Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices! O night divine!”

The stitches used in the pattern will create the stars and angels motifs from the lyrics of the song. I hope you enjoy crocheting the O Holy Night Wrap.

You can grab yourself a copy of the crochet pattern at LoveCrafts or my Ravelry Store.

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using these links I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you.)

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Unisex Herringbone Set Free Crochet Pattern

In this post I want to share with you the Unisex Herringbone Set Free Crochet Pattern. It is hard to find crochet patterns that are just for boys and men so I found a perfect crochet stitch that creates a unique design that can be used for men and women, the Herringbone Half Double Crochet.

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In the Herringbone Crochet Set you will find crochet patterns for a Beanie and a Cowl. You will also find 3 sizes to choose from: Teen, Small & Large Adult. The good thing about this crochet pattern is that it can be customized to fit your style, size, and color! The stitch count is a multiple of 6, so it you want to make a smaller or larger size, you can use the multiple of 6.

As I stated above, the Unisex Herringbone Set Free Crochet Pattern is a great crochet pattern boys, men, and women. My husband and I modeled the set, so as you can see it fits men and women. You will find some wonderful versions from my testers of the set at the bottom of this post.

You can also find the ad-free pdf Unisex Herringbone Set crochet pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop.

You can find my ad-free pdc crochet patterns at these locations listed below.

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Lovecraft
Etsy

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Materials Needed:
US Hook I/5.5 mm
100-300 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
US Hook I/5.5 mm
8 HHDC x 6 Rows = 2 inch

Notes:
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Gauge Swatch:
R1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd st and sc in each st across. Ch1
R2: Turn. HHDC in each st across. Ch 1
R3-6: Repeat R2

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
Sl St = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
BLO = Back Loop Only
HHDC = Herringbone Half Double Crochet
SC BLO = Single Crochet in Back Loop Only
HDC2TOG = Half Double Crochet 2 Together
FHDC = Foundation Half Double Crochet

Special Stitches:

To make the HHDC stitch:
1. Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
2. Pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch)
3. Yarn over, pull through two remaining loops on hook.

Special Notes:
The stitch count is a multiple of 6 if you need a smaller or larger size.
Pattern written for: Teen, Sm Adult, Lg Adult
Be sure to count your stitches once and awhile. It is important once you start the decreasing to have the right stitch count.

Video Tutorials:
YouTube Video Tutorial for HHDC here
YouTube Video Tutorial for SC in BLO here.
YouTube Video Tutorial for HDC2TOG here.
YouTube Video Tutorial for FHDC here.

You can find the ad-free pdf Unisex Herringbone Set crochet pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop. There is an additional crochet pattern for matching fingerless gloves that you can find at my stores as well.

Brim

R1: Chain 11, SC in the 2nd chain and each ch across. Ch 1 and Turn. 10 SC

R2: sc in 1st st, sc in blo in the next 8 st, and sc in the last st. Ch 1 and Turn. 10 SC

R3: Repeat R2 for a total of 54 (60, 66) Rows

Join Brim: Holding both ends together without twisting, sl st together through blo loop of the previous row and foundation row.

Body

R1: Ch 1, work HHDC across the side of each row, sl st in 1st HHDC st to join. Ch 1 and Turn. 54 (60, 66)

R2: HHDC in the 1st st and in each st around. sl st in 1st HHDC to join. Ch 1 and Turn. 54 (60, 66)

R3: HHDC in each remaining st around. sl st in 1st HHDC to join. Ch 1 and Turn. 54 (60, 66)

Repeat R2-R3 until hat measures 6 – 6.5” ( 6.5 – 7” or 7 – 7.5”) inches, including the Brim. Move on to Decrease Rows.

Decrease Rows

R1: Ch 1 and Turn. * HHDC in the next 6 (8,9) st, HDC2TOG* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into 1st to join. Ch 1 and Turn. 48 , 54, 60 stitches

R2: *HHDC in the next 5 (7, 8) st, HDC2TOG* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into 1st st join. Ch 1 and Turn. 40 (48, 54) st

R3: HHDC in the next 4 (6, 7) st, HDC2TOG* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into 1st st join. Ch 1 and Turn. 34 (42, 48) st

R4: HHDC in the next 3 (5, 6) st, HDC2TOG* Repeat from * to * around. sl st into 1st st join. 28 (36, 42) st Do not fasten off.

Leave a long tail of 6-10 inches for weaving the top of the hat closed. You will weave the top of the Beanie closed by using your Tapestry Needle.

You will go into the 2 loops created by the dc using the long tail you have left. You will go back and forth weaving the long tail between the 2 loops until you reach the end.

At the end you will pull the long tail tight, closing the top of the Beanie. Pull tight and go into the 1st st and create a knot, tying off the long tail.

If you are having trouble here is the YouTube Video Tutorial showing the process.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can find the ad-free pdf crochet pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop.

Herring-Bone Cowl

R1: FHDC 14 (16, 18)

Optional: Chain 16 (18, 20) hdc in the 4th chain and each remaining stitch. Turn 14 (16, 18)

R2: Ch 1. HHDC in 1st st and remaining stitches across. Turn 14 (16, 18)

R3: Ch 1. HHDC in 1st st and remaining stitches across. Turn 14 (16, 18)

Body of Scarf

R4: Ch 1. HHDC in 1st st and remaining stitches across. Turn 14 (16, 18)

Repeat R4 until the scarf measures 44” ( 56”, 68”) inches or until your desired length. If you would like to leave it as a Scarf, fasten off and weave in the ends. For the Cowl, do not fasten off, move to the closing of the cowl.

Closing the Cowl

R1: Ch 1 and place HDC in each st across. 14 (16, 18)

Join Ends: Holding both ends together without twisting, sl st together through blo loop of the previous row and foundation row.

Fasten off and weave in ends. You are done!

As you can see above the different versions of the Unisex Herringbone Set Free Crochet Pattern from my wonderful testers! Thanks a bunch ladies!

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You can find my crochet patterns at these locations listed below.

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Etsy

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Christmas Angels Square

Welcome to Jo’s Crafty Hook! My Christmas Angel Square is part of the Christmas in July Blog Hop hosted by Regina P Designs. During July 1-31, 2022 you can get 31 FREE pdf copies of 31 Christmas crochet patterns.

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You can get a FREE pdf copy of my Christmas Angels Square crochet pattern on July 7, 2022 from 9a EST until July 8, 2022 at 8:59a EST. Visit the Christmas in July Blog Hop on my day to grab the Coupon Code needed to get a free copy. Click on the image below, once you have the Coupon Code, visit my Ravelry Store and check out.

You can find all of the crochet patterns you may have missed (check out the image below) or you don’t have time to blog hop we are offering the Christmas in July Blog Hop Bundle. The bundle only costs $9.99 for 35 crochet patterns! If you would like to grab a copy of the Bundle, you may use my affiliate link.

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The stitches used in the square creates the Angel Motif in the Christmas Angel Square. Below you can find the materials you will need to make the Christmas Angel Square. You can find the Premium crochet pattern at my Ravelry Store.

I used Joann’s Big Twist in Green and Red. 100% acrylic, worsted weight #4. Weight 6 oz/380 yds

US Terms
Advanced Beginners/Intermediate

Finished Size: 8” x 8”

Materials:
US H Hook or 5 mm
MC – 15 yds Worsted Weight Yarn
CC – 25 yds Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

There are also helpful video tutorials inside the pattern to help you master the angel stitch.

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Below you will also find the inspiration behind the Christmas Angels Square found in my O Holy Night Wrap.

The O Holy Night Wrap was designed specifically for the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop I collaborated in. This blog hop was hosted by Fosbas Designs and was sponsored by WeCrochet and KnitPicks. The story behind this pattern comes from the Christmas song you hear during the Christmas season, ‘O Holy Night’

The stitches used in the pattern will create the stars and angels motifs from the lyrics of the song. I hope you enjoy crocheting the O Holy Night Wrap. You can grab yourself a copy of the crochet pattern at LoveCrafts or my Ravelry Store.

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Find me, Jo of Jo’s Crafty Hook at the places listed below.

Email: j.o@joscraftyhook.com

Website

Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hookers

Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

Facebook Page Jo’s Crafty Hook

Facebook Page Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

Facebook Page: Crochet Designer Community

Ravelry

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LoveCraft