I love to play with my cat Maze! Like most cats, she is very finicky when it comes to things she likes to play with. So I am always thinking of new ideas that entertain her as much as me.
This Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern is the cutest thing I designed recently and my Maze LOVES it! I hope you get many enjoyable hours playing with your pets with this make!
Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern
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Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern
Information Needed
I used Premier Just Cotton. 100% Cotton. #4 ply Medium Weight Yarn (50 g/1.76 oz) (80m /87 yds)
Materials: MC – 5-10 yds #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton CC – 5-10 yds of #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton US D or 3.25 m crochet hook Scissors Tapestry Needle Small Amount of Pillow Stuffing
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 together sl st = sl st rep = repeat MC = Main Color CC = Contrasting Color SM = Stitch Marker
Notes: Pattern is worked in the round Pattern is worked in continuous rounds, with no joining. Place Stitch Marker in 1st st of each round.
Finished Size: 2” x 3”
Gauge: US D or 3.25m Crochet Hook 8 sc x 8 rows in the round = 2”
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Squid Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern
Body
Using MC Note: be sure to place SM in 1st st of each round
R1: Make magic circle, 8 sc in magic circle. Pull tight to close. place SM in 1st st (8 sc)
R2: 2 sc in each st around. (16 sc)
R3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st. rep from * around. (24 sc)
R4-R12: sc in each st around. (24 sc)
R13: *sc in next 4 st, sc2tog. rep from * around. (20 sc)
R14: *sc in next 3 st, sc2tog. rep from * around. (16 sc)
R15: *sc in next 2 st, sc2tog. rep from * around. (12 sc)
R16: sc in each st around. sl in 1st st to join. (12 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Using CC
Legs
Step 1: Attach yarn with a sl st in any sc, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. sl st in same st. (12 sc)
Step 2: sl st in next st, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. sl st in same st. (12 sc)
Step 3: repeat Step 2 in each remaining sc around for a total of 12 legs. sl st in 1st st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to sew the hole closed.
Step 4: going into the hole opening of the Body, add Pillow Stuffing to make it as firm or as soft as you’d like.
Step 5: sew hole closed using whichever stitch you prefer.
The 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop has ended, but you can still find the crochet patterns that were a part of it below. You will find Free and Paid crochet patterns that are designed just for your fur-babies.
This year’s and last year’s Pet Appreciation Blog Hop had such a great response that I decided to make this an annual event! There will be more pet patterns to come in 2025’s Pet Appreciation Blog Hop!
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May 5-11, 2024 is International Pet Appreciation Week. Our pets bring us so much love and companionship all year round. I know my cat Maze and my son’s dog Freyja mean the world to me.
Below you will find 21 crochet patterns you can make to show you appreciate your pets and to return the love to your pets!
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Does your cat or dog take up the whole bed? You can make Your Buddy’s Pet Bed for Cats & Dogs and get a better night’s sleep.
This was such a labor of love for me. My son has 4 cats & 1 dog and I appreciate them so much because they bring such joy to my son.
A beginner friendly flower granny square dog coat! With just a few beginner stitches (taught in the included video tutorial), you can make your dog a cozy coat!
Do you love mushrooms? does your cat need a new hat? well this is the thing for you! mushroom cat hat is the perfect spring time hat for your tolerant kitty to wear about.
I would like to introduce you to Timmy the Turtle, who is so much fun to make! If you love sea animals and would like to make a cute loving companion for your family or friends, then you must try this free crochet turtle pattern. This super sweet and cuddly Amigurumi turtle is guaranteed to put a smile on your loved ones’ face.
The Flower Pet Collar is quick and easy design that makes you ooh & ahh your furry friend and makes them even more adorable. You can even make a matching one for yourself.
The Chunky Lattice Dog Sweater is a worked in the round from the neck to tail and is perfect for those chilly days. It features the linked tunisian simple stitch, crossed double crochet stitch and half double crochet cluster stitch. It is a quick crochet project and makes a great gift for your furr-babies!
The Wonderstuck Dog Cardigan is a cute and cozy cardigan for your pup to wear when it’s cold out. Constructed with easy-to-crochet panels and minimal seaming, this dog cardigan is the perfect project for your dog.
Are you looking for an adorable and easy-to-follow crochet pattern that will have your furry friends wagging their tails in excitement? Then you must try this free crochet dog bone pattern! This quick and no-sew Amigurumi bone pattern will help you make a special gift for your beloved pets and will keep them entertained for hours. And you can easily customise it with a squeaker or a rattle to make it even more entertaining. Isn’t that paw-some?! 🙂
This textured crochet cat blanket is perfect for covering your kitty’s favorite nap spot, or for donating to an animal shelter. Includes a video tutorial for the basketweave stitch.
Do you like to accessorize your pets? The Tuxie Keyhole Scarf is the perfect accessory for your Small to Large pet. You can even make a matching one for yourself!
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Does your cat or dog take up the whole bed? You can make Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern for Cats & Dogs and get a better night’s sleep.
When my grand-furry Freyja comes over to spend the night, she takes up the WHOLE bed! I am left with the very edge of the bed and no covers!! When I finally kick Freyja off the bed, she will curl up and sleep on her own bed.
Also, when my cat Maze sleeps in the bed with she is either curled up behind my knees or she lays on top of my feet. I can now lay her bed next to my bed and I get a better nights sleep.
So I designed the Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern to help me and you get a better nights sleep.
About Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern
Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern is designed just for the cute little furry friends you have in your life. It is a woof-ing great make for your dog or cat to have a bed of their very own. There are 2 sizes to choose from, for a purr-fect fit.
I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m) in Azure for the 20” x 20” I also used Caron Big Cakes 100% Acrylic Yarn (10.5 oz/300 g) (603 yds/551 m) for the 24” x 24”
Materials: 800-1100 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn US H or 5mm Crochet Hook 16 oz Pillow Stuffing
Finished Sizes: 20” x 20” 24” x 24”
The Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern uses the N-Stitch. The N-Stitch uses the basic crochet stitches, the single crochet stitch and the half double crochet stitch.
Because you are only using the single crochet and the half double crochet, the combination of stitches create a nice beautiful texture. It is also a close stitch which will keep it’s shape and will help keep the Pillow Stuffing inside.
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The 8 of Hearts Coaster Crochet Pattern is a great make for Easter, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or to decorate your home for every season.
The 8 of Hearts Coaster Crochet Pattern makes a great decorative piece for your home where you want to add a little splash of color. This design would make a great scrap busting project, it takes very little yarn. You could even use Worsted Weight Yarn and make a great centerpiece!
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The design has 8 hearts using a special stitch I designed for my Mae’s Flower Crochet Pattern.
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Mae’s Flower
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Information Needed to make the 8 of Hearts Coasters
I used Premier Just Cotton. 100% Cotton. #4 ply Medium Weight Yarn (50 g/1.76 oz) (80m /87 yds)
Materials: MC = 5-10 yds #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton Yarn CC = 5-10 yds #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton Yarn US G or 4.5mm Crochet Hook Tapestry Needle Scissors
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: sc = single crochet dc = double crochet ch = chain st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch rep = repeat
MC = Main Color CC = Contrasting Color
Finished Size: 6” x 6”
Notes: the coaster is worked in the round ch 3 counts as a st ch 4 counts as a dc + ch 1
due to different thickness of yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet gauge
Gauge: US G Hook or 4.5mm Crochet Hook 3 rounds = 4” Gauge Swatch: Follow the instructions for R1-R3 of pattern.
Special Notes: The Heart Stitch will be placed in each ch-2 sp of R5
Special Stitch: Heart Stitch
ch 4, dc in 1st ch
ch 4, dc in 1st ch of ch 4 just made, sl st in ch-2 sp
ch 4, dc in 1st ch
ch 4, dc in 1st ch of ch 4 just made, sl st in ch-2 sp
The Step-by-Step Pictures for the Heart are an example only
Step 1:
ch 4, dc in 1st ch
Step 2
ch 4, dc in 1st ch of ch 4 just made
sl st in ch-2 sp
Step 3:
ch 4, dc in 1st ch
Step 4:
ch 4, dc in 1st ch of ch 4 just made
sl st in same ch-2 sp
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8 of Hearts Free Crochet Pattern
Using MC R1: make magic circle. ch 4, *(dc, ch 1) 7x in magic circle. Pull yarn tight to close magic circle. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. (8 dc, 8 ch-1 sp)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Using CC R2: attach yarn with a sl st in any ch-1 sp. (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in ch-1 sp. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (32 dc & 8 ch-1 sp)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Using MC R3: attach yarn with a sl in any ch-1 sp. (ch 4, dc) all in same ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next 2 st, sk next st, *(dc, ch 1, dc) all in ch-1 sp, sk next st, dc in next 2 st, sk next st. rep from * around until ch 3. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (32 dc & 8 ch-1 sp)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Using CC R4: attach yarn with a sl st in any ch-1 sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) all in ch-1 sp, sc in next 4 st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st sc to join. (48 sc & 8 ch-2 sp)
R5: ch 1, sc in same st, Heart Stitch (see Example above), *sc in next 6 st, Heart Stitch. rep from * around until last 5 st. sc in last 5 st. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 Hearts & 48 sc)
That’s it! You have made your version of the 8 of Hearts Coaster! You can make this crochet pattern in so many colors and decorate your home for every season! The coaster would even make a beautiful centerpiece using Worsted Weight Yarn!
The Cream Pop Handbag Crochet Pattern is a design of mine that makes me think time spent as a kid eating ice cream pushups; hot summer days by the pool; picnics on the beach.
The Cream Pop Handbag Crochet Pattern is the perfect accessory to carry all of your essentials when go to the beach, are working on a crochet project, for a trip the gym and so much more!
There is even a little clutch you can make to keep your most important beach items in, like your sunglasses, lip balm, phone and many other smaller essentials.
Cream Pop Handbag & Clutch
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Information Needed to make the Cream Pop Handbag
Cream Pop Handbag
I used 100 yards of Caron Premium Acrylic Yarn in Apricot (3oz/85g)
I also used 50 yards of Caron One Pound in White (454g / 16 oz, 742 meters / 812 yards)
Materials: 100 yards of 4 Ply Worsted Weight Yarn 50 yards of 4 Ply Worsted Weight Yarn US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook Scissors Tapestry Needle
Stitches Used/Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet hdc in 3rd loop = half double crochet in 3rd loop hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together sp = space ws = wattle stitch MC = Main Color CC = Contrasting Color
Notes:
handbag is worked in the round
ch 2 counts as a hdc
alt ch 2 counts as a hdc
Size: 11” tall x 12” wide
Special Stitches: Wattle Stitch – consists of (sc, ch 1, dc) all in the same stitch. Alternate Chain 2 – takes the place of a chain 2 at the beginning of a row and counts as a half double crochet. Half Double Crochet 2 Together – used as a way to decrease row count. Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop – working in the 3rd loop of a half double crochet creates a knit like look.
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Cream Pop Handbag
With MC
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 of new round, 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 alt ch 2 in same st. hdc in each remaining st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)
R3-R10: ch 1 and alt ch 2 in same st. hdc in 3rd loop in next st until last st, hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)
Change to CC
R11: attach yarn with a sl st in alt ch 2 sp. ch 1, sc in the same st and each remaining st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 sc)
R12: 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 2 st and sl st in 1st sc to join. (27 ws & 81 st)
**your st count will increase by 1 after R12**
R13: ch 1, turn, and ws in 1st ch-1 sp. ws in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (27 ws & 81 st)
R14-R20: Repeat R13
**Do not turn after R20**
Change to MC
R21: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st sc from previous row. ch 1, alt ch 2 and hdc in the same st. hdc in each remaining st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)
R22-R24: ch 1 and alt ch 2 in same st. hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until last hdc. hdc in the last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)
Making Handle:
R25: alt ch 2 in 1st st, hdc in 3rd loop in next 13 sts, hdc in the next st. ch 10, skip 10 sts, hdc in next st, hdc in 3rd loop in the next 29 sts. ch10, skip 10 sts, hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until the last hdc. hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (60 hdc & 2 ch-10 sp)
R26: alt ch 2 in 1st st, hdc in 3rd loop in the next 14 sts, hdc in each ch of ch-10 sp, hdc in 3rd loop in the next 30 sts, hdc in each ch of ch-10 sp, hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until the last hdc. hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)
**If you prefer a wider handle hole, add chain count in multiples of 4, being sure to subtract that number from hdc st counts on both sides of the round.**
R27-R28: alt ch 2 in 1st st, hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until last hdc, hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)
**If you prefer the top of the handle to less bulky, decrease row count by 2s. If you prefer a thicker handle, add rows in multiples of 2**
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
That’s it! You have made your own Cream Pop Handbag!
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The Caiden Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is one of my Handmade Crocheted Creations designs that is near and dear to my heart. I was so blessed in taking part in the raising of my niece. She was the 1st baby where I got to listen to every coo and cry; hear her 1st words spoken; watching her 1st steps; and growing up to be a beautiful person inside and out.
Every stitch, every row, all the trials and tribulations with the design were an outpouring of my love for my niece, her husband and of course her baby.
My niece and her husband had been trying for years to have a baby. There were many prayers prayed; so many things that they had to endure. Finally, after almost 10 years of trying they were blessed with a baby boy, Caiden.
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The Caiden Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern uses a multiple of crochet stitches. used in 9 sections that make up the baby blanket. Some of the stitches used are the X-Stitch, the Granny Stitch, the Tulip Stitch and other great crochet stitches.
I used Bernat Softee Baby #3 Ply/DK Weight Yarn in Navy and Light Blue. 100% Acrylic Yarn. (5 oz/ 40 g) (362 yds/331 m)
Materials Used: US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook MC – 900-1000 yds of #3 ply or DK Weight Yarn CC – 900-1000 yds of #3 ply or DK Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
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Looking for a versatile crochet pattern that will fit over any size plant or flower pot? My Flower Lace Plant Covers Crochet Pattern creates a beautiful lacy design that will cover just about any size flower pot.
Below is for a smaller sized plant pot using my Flower Lace Plant Covers Crochet Pattern. The pattern can also be customized to fit over a taller sized flower pot.
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I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m)
Materials: US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook US K or 6.5 mm Crochet Hook 50-100 yards of #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Sizes: Small = 4” x 5”
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain st = stitch
sp = space
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch sc2tog = single crochet 2 together sc3tog = single crochet 3 together rep = repeat
Special Stitches: sc2tog – decrease over 2 stitches sc3tog – decrease over 3 stitches Shell – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space
Notes: pattern is worked in the round ch 3 counts as a dc
Gauge: US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook 4 shells x 4 rows = 4”
Gauge Swatch: R1: make a magic ring. 8 hdc in magic ring. Pull tight to close ring. (8 hdc)
Optional: ch 3, 8 hdc in 1st ch. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 hdc)
R2: ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (16 dc)
R3: (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the same st, sc in next st, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the next st, sc in next st rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 Shells)
R1: make a magic ring. 8 hdc in magic ring. Pull tight to close ring. (8 hdc)
Optional: ch 3, 8 hdc in 1st ch. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 hdc)
R2: ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (16 dc)
R3: (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the same st, sc in next st, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the next st, sc in next st rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 Shells)
R4: sl st over to ch-1 sp. ch 1, sc in same sp *ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp. rep from * around. sl st into 1st st to join. (8 ch-6 sp)
R5: ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 3 *sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 3. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 dc, 8 sc, 16 ch-3 sp)
Creating the Sides
R6: sl st over to ch-3 sp. ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. 4 dc in each ch-3 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (64 dc)
R7: ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 2 st, dc in next 2 st. rep from * around until the last 2 dc. ch 1. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (30 dc and 15 ch-1 sp)
R8: ch 6, dc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, dc in next ch-1 sp. rep from * around until last ch-1 sp. ch 3. sl st in 3rd ch to join. (16 dc and 16 ch-3 sp)
R9: ch 3, 3 dc in same st. *sk next st, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (64 dc)
*if you would like a taller cover, repeat R7-R9*
R10: ch 1, sc in same sp, sc2tog, sc in the next 5 st *sc3tog, sc in the next 5 st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (sc)
Fasten off and weave your ends.
That’s it! You made your own Small Flower Lace Planter Cover!
The Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan was designed with love and appreciation for the people who influence us with our love of crochet and for the legacy they leave behind.
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Story Behind the Design
Thank you for your interest in my Mae’s Flowers Crochet Pattern. This is a project that has been in the works for over 25 years. My gram started making these flowers for an Afghan back in 1994. I inherited the Afghan when she passed away about 20 years ago. It moved from house to house, taken out every once in a while, and I always said I was going to finish it and I have.
I decided I would write out the steps she did and turn it into a crochet pattern. I took the flowers apart to learn the stitches she used, so I could make my own. This pattern is dedicated to Gram. She was a very important part of my life. I hope you enjoy making the Mae’s Flowers too!
The FREE crochet pattern of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan below is for a Throw Size. I do have a premium copy of the Mae’s Flower Garden Crochet Pattern for $5 at my Ravelry Store. It contains:
2 Sizes to Choose from – Throw or Lapghan
Step-by-Step Picture Tutorials
Video Tutorials of Flowers and Assembly
Brittney
Kimberly
Lourdes Bernatte
Sally
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 = space rep = repeat RS = Right Side
Flower Size:3” x 3” Flowers Needed: 176
Throw Afghan Size: 48″ x 60″
Notes: 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
Mae’s Flower Video Tutorial
Mae’s Flower Free Crochet Pattern
Mae’s Flower
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.
Rep R2 until you have 8 flower petals.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Continue these steps until you have 180 flowers ************************************************
Border Pieces
ch 1, 4 dc in ch-1 sp. sl st in 1st dc to join. 4 dc
Fasten off and weave in ends.
rep until you have 50 Edgers.
Connection Pieces
ch 1, 8 dc in ch-1 sp. sl st in 1st dc to join. 8 dc
Fasten off and weave in ends.
rep until you have 180 Connectors.
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The Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan Assembly
The assembly of the afghan is simple, but it is better explained in my Assembly Instructions Video Tutorial found on my YouTube Channel.
You can purchase the premium copy of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan Crochet Pattern for $5 at my Ravelry Store.
Inside the premium copy of the Mae’s Flower Garden Afghan crochet pattern there are a lot of extra goodies. You get:
The Styrofoam Ring Cover Crochet Pattern is a great design that you can use to add a little something extra to your Home Decor.
The crochet pattern is designed to wrap around a 16″ x 2″ Styrofoam Ring. The crochet pattern can easily be customized to fit just about any size of a Styrofoam Ring.
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For the last 9 days I have shared 7 of my crochet flower crochet patterns that you can add to your wall hanging. Now it is time to make your ring cover so you can start adding your flowers and leaf appliques.
My finished Blooming Flowers Wall Hanging
Find all of the FREE crochet patterns HERE on my website and make your own Blooming Flowers Wall Hanging.
If you haven’t started or if you would like to make your own Blooming Flowers Wall Hanging, I have and eBook that contains all of the flower crochet patterns, a leaf applique crochet pattern with 2 versions and the ring cover crochet pattern all inside. The Blooming Flowers Wall Hanging eBook can be found at my Ravelry Store.
This is a pattern you can use this to decorate your home for the holidays, birthdays, as gift. There are so many great uses for this.
Below you will find a FREE version of the Styrofoam Ring Cover Crochet Pattern.
There are a lot of great yarns you can use for the wall hanging at LoveCrafts. You can use my affiliate link and check out their wonderful selection of yarns.
Information Needed to Crochet the Styrofoam Ring Cover
I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m) in Azure.
Materials Used: 75-100 yds of #4 ply or Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn US H or 5mm Crochet Hook 16” x 2” Styrofoam Wreath Tapestry Needle Scissors
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet dcblo = double crochet back loop only dcflo = double crochet front loop only sl st = slip stitch RS = Right Side WS = Wrong Side
Size of Panel: 6” x 32”
Notes: this crochet pattern is designed to cover a 16” x 2” styrofoam ring. the crochet pattern is double the size of the ring because it wraps around the ring. ch 3 counts as a dc. there are some picture tutorials below to help with cover assembly.
Customizing: The crochet pattern is double the size due to the ring’s Circumference and Diameter.
Example Ring Sizes: 8” 10” 12” 15”
Gauge: US H or 5mm Crochet Hook 16 st x 8 rows = 4”
Gauge Swatch: US H or 5mm Crochet Hook R1: ch 19, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. ch 3, turn (16 dc) R2-R8: dc across. ch 3, turn (16 dc)
Styrofoam Ring Cover Crochet Pattern
Finished Cover
Cover before attaching
R1: ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. turn (24 sc)
R2: ch 3, dcblo across until last st. dc in last st. turn (24 dc)
R3: ch 3, dcflo across until last st. dc in last st. turn (24 dc)
rep R2-R3 until the panel fits the total circumference of your ring.
Do NOT fasten off. Move to the Border
Border
Across the Top (RS): being sure you turned your work after R63, ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st, sc across until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st.
Down the Side: turn slightly, sc in next st. 2 sc in each dc until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st.
Across the Bottom: turn slightly, sc in each st across the bottom until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st.
Up the Side: turn slightly, 2 sc in each dc up the side until 1st st. sl st in 1st st to join.
Across the Top: With WS face WS, ch 1, sl st in each st across, going through both the foundation row and last row worked.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to close the panel around the ring.
Closing Panel
Step 1: With WS to WS of panel border. Whip Stitch (or whatever sewing stitch you prefer) the sides of the panel closed around the styrofoam ring.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
That’s it! You made your own Styrofoam Ring Cover! I would love to see your version! You can tag me at @joscraftyhook and in my FB Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
You can decorate it as a Wall/Door Hanging for the Holidays or even add a little extra to your Home Decor.
I just love flowers! There’s nothing like bringing fresh blooms inside the house, but sometimes that’s not possible here in NE Ohio.
The Large Flower Blossom Crochet Pattern will help you keep fresh flower blooms inside your home in any color for any season. I hope you love making your own Large Blossoms.
Today we are making the Large Flower Blossoms I used in my version of the Blooming Flowers Wall Hanging.
Yesterday we made the Small Flower Blossoms.
The center of the Large Flower Blossom uses the Viola Flower as it’s center. There are 2 petals created in 1 space around the Viola Flower.
Below you will find a FREE version of the Flower Blossom Crochet Pattern with Step-by-Step Picture Tutorials and my Left Handed Video Tutorial for the Viola Flower, which creates the center of the Flower Blossom.
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Large Flower Blossom Crochet Pattern.
You can find an Ad-Free Premium Copy of my Flower Blossoms Crochet Pattern that has both the Small and Large Flower Blossoms. There are step-by-step Picture and Video Tutorials inside the pattern. You will find them at all of my stores.
I used #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn in a wide variety of colors.
Materials: 5-10 yds of Brown #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn 25-50 yds of CC #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn US I or 5.5mm Crochet Hook US J or 6 mm Crochet Hook Scissors Tapestry Needle
US Terminology
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet trc = triple (treble) crochet alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2 or alternate starting chain rep = repeat CC = Contrasting Color
Notes: the flower is worked in the round ch 1 counts as a stitch (except where indicated) ch 2 counts as a stitch
Gauge: Gauge is not that important in this design due to the different thicknesses of yarn.
Sizes: Large Flower = 5” x 5”
My Left Handed Video Tutorials:
You can find my Viola Flower Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel
R1: make a magic circle, 8 sc in magic circle. pull magic circle closed. (8 sc)
Optional: ch 2, 8 sc in ch 1. sl st in 1st sc to join. (8 sc)
R2: ch 1 (does not counts as a st) *5 dc in same st, turn to WS, sl st in 1st dc, turn to RS, ch 2. rep from * around. sl st in 1st ch-2 sp to join. (8 center parts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Large Flower Petals
Attaching CC Yarn Tip:
It is sometimes easier to weave in your ends as you go when adding another color to a design. Below you will find a Picture Tutorial to show you how.
Using CC & US J Crochet Hook
Step 1: attach yarn with sl st in any ch-2 sp, (hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in 1st ch of ch 2 just made, dc, hdc, sl st) all in ch-2 sp. in the same ch-2 sp, (sc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in 1st ch of ch 3 just made, 2 trc, sc)
attach yarn with a sl st
Step 2: in the next ch-2 sp (hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in 1st ch of ch 2 just made, dc, hdc, sl st). in the same ch-2 sp, (sc, 2 trc, ch 3, sl st in 1st ch of ch 3 just made, 2 trc, sc)
repeat Step 2 around until 1st ch-2 sp. sl st in 1st ch-2 sp to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
That’s it! You made your very own version of the Large Flower Blossom!
