Crochet News:: A Great Site For Free Patterns

I stumbled upon another great website for free crochet patterns, a site I don't see listed in everyone's "favorite links" list on their blogs. It's Berocco.com, and has crochet and knitting patterns for free or booklets for purchase, a wide variety of absolutely gorgeous yarns to choose from in brilliant, dazzling color schemes.

One particular pattern that is included in one of the booklets for purchase, struck me as not only beautiful but unusual. A feminine scarf, lacy and flowery and is nice enough that anyone would love to receive it as a gift (I'm thinking Christmas but it would make a nice gift any time of year if you live by the beach in California that is. )

I do love scarves and am always looking for interesting and beautiful scarf patterns that look like they would be fun to make, not just the tedious dc across every row. A pattern like that is difficult for me to finish because I get so dang bored with it. heh. heh.

I'm definitely going to add this scarf to my que and probably a few more (if not many more) from the Berroco crochet pattern directory and I'll definitely be purchasing some of the crochet pattern books Berocco has for purchase.

Let me know if you've made any of Berocco's patterns, if you've used any of their yarns, etc. in the comments below. Have a great crochet day.

Signing off with a new handle (not another one! ) changed to The Mad Hooker! (That would be the crazy mad, not the angry mad. )

Cynthia

Easy Crochet Slippers

This pair of slippers were easy and quick to make.  I made a few alterations to the original pattern for Easy One Piece Slippers designed by Terri Kroupa but only for decorative purposes.  The pattern is well written and simple to follow.  It filled me with joy to see how happy Mom was when I put them on her feet!

I added back post stitches in the second to last row - only three, centered, every other stitch, and in the last row every three stitches and every other stitch (in the previous row bpdc) in the center.

These are easy for Mom to get on her feet (she has Parkinson's Disease)

I added a pretty but simple flower to the heel so she'd have a little extra to grab, to pull the slipper onto her foot.


Results?  She's thrilled with them.  The only disappointment is having to wait for the Plasti-Dip to dry on the soles so these aren't slippery for Mom.  I purchased the Plasti-Dip at The Home Depot for a little over $6.00 and the only option I saw was the product in black.  I just visited the web site and read that it is also available as a spray on application and also comes in other colours, as well as CLEAR!  YAY!  This is great news for us crocheters!  I'm thinking it could be used on the underside of crocheted area rugs, especially now that I know it comes in a clear solution so the product won't show through the little holes in things we crochet.  YAY! 

Crochet Pattern - Sunny Snowflake

For ease in printing this pattern or others I've posted,  or elsewhere on the web, here's a comment Viola left on one of my patterns that may help you:

"...As for the printing, if you do a "print preview" first, you can select only the pattern pages. I just tried it and the print is small, but nothing in the pattern was cut off...."
(signed),
Viola's Hook
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Thank you Viola!
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Sunny Snowflake Ornament


Small amount size 10 crochet thread (Aunt Lydia's or other)
Size 10 steel crochet hook,
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Small beads, optional


I already had some beads on my thread and used what I had (6 beads) for this project, kind of by accident.  Beads are optional, you can place them anywhere you like while working along to give your sunny snowflake some shine.




String desired number of beads before beginning work.


With size 10 hook, ch 2


Round 1:  (sc, ch1) inside second chain from hook 6 times.  Join with sl st to first sc.  (total 6 sc, 6 ch1)

Round 2:  ch 4, dc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next st; repeat from * around, ending round with ch 1, sl st into third ch of beg ch 4 (top of ch dc)

Round 3:  ch 6. * tr in next ch 1 space, ch 3, repeat from * around, ending with tr in last ch 1 space, ch 3, sl st into third ch of beg ch 6 to join

Round 4: ch 1, * sc, hdc, sc in first ch 3 space and in each ch 3 space around, join with sl st to first sc this round.

Round 5: Use size 7 hook for this round! sl st to first hdc;  *sc in hdc, ch 3,   tr in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st,  sc in next, ch 3; repeat from * around and join with sl st to first sc and fasten off.

Weave in ends, block and starch as desired, attach red or white ribbon and hang!
In case you didn't click the previous link "starch as desired", it is a link that will take you to Crafters Love Crafts site page that tells several different ways to stiffen your crochet projects including instructions for using liquid starch or fabric glue (recommended), spray starch, sugar (low recommend), salt, etc.

Crochet Snow Flower Ornament Pattern

For ease in printing this pattern or others I've posted,  or elsewhere on the web, here's a comment Viola left on one of my patterns that may help you:

"...As for the printing, if you do a "print preview" first, you can select only the pattern pages. I just tried it and the print is small, but nothing in the pattern was cut off...."
(signed),
Viola's Hook
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Thank you Viola!
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Crochet Snow Flower Pattern by anitalite
copyright 2010 Cynthia Luciene
For personal use only.  You may sell your work but not this pattern.


Size 10 crochet thread
Size 11 steel crochet hook


chain 6, join with sl st to form ring


Round 1:  14 sc inside ring, join to first sc with sl st


Round 2: ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, 1 ch) ;  *dc in next st, ch 1; Repeat from * around, join to third ch made in beg of this round with sl st (14 dc, 14 ch 1 spaces)


Round 3:   *ch 3, sc in next ch 1 space ; Repeat from * around until last sc made then ch 3, join with sl st to beg ch of this round.



Round 4: sl st to first ch 3 space, * (ch 4, 2 tr, ch 4, sl st into same ch 3 sp) all in first ch 3 space; ch 1, sl st into next ch 3 space, triple picot (ch 3, sl st into first ch made), sl st into same ch 3 space, ch 1, sl st into next ch 3 space; Repeat from * around, join to first sl st made with sl st,


Round 5: sl st into middle of next picot, * ch 7, tr between next 2 tr, picot, sl st into top of tr just made, ch 7, sc into top of next picot, ch 7, tr between next 3 tr, picot, sl st into top of tr just made, ch 7 ; Repeat from * around, joining to first sl st in picot made this round.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Block and starch as desired.  Go to Crafters Love Crafts site to learn how to stiffen your crochet snowflakes.


Attach hanger to use as ornaments or hang on suction cups to use for window decorations.

Beaded Pineapple Crochet Earrings Pattern

I used different lighting for this photo in an attempt to get the beading to show up better.  I am not entirely sure it does but it gives you a slightly different perspective on them.









Note:
For ease in printing this pattern or others I've posted,  or elsewhere on the web, here's a comment Viola left on one of my patterns that may help you:

"...As for the printing, if you do a "print preview" first, you can select only the pattern pages. I just tried it and the print is small, but nothing in the pattern was cut off...."
(signed),
Viola's Hook
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Thank you Viola!



Beaded Pineapple Crochet Earrings Free Pattern
copyright Aug. 2010 by Cynthia aka anitalite

Materials
size 10 crochet thread
size 10 steel crochet hook
40 small glass beads the thread is willing to string through. (optional)
2 post earrings or 2 earring hooks for dangle

Special Instructions:
Bead tr:  work tr as follows:  YO twice, insert hook into st, YO, draw through two loops on hook twice, slide bead up and work into very last YO before drawing through last two loops on hook.

Bead sc :  slide a bead up and add to your stich during the YO after inserting your hook

Bead ch:  slide a bead up and add to your stitch during the YO of the chain

Pull beaded stitches tight so beads will stay in place and not travel.

Gauge: 
Gauge for this pattern not very important but keeping tension "firm" or slightly tight will keep the stitches neat and uniform.  A loose gauge is okay too, the earrings appear even more lacy.  Have fun, experiment to get the look you desire.

Begin by stringing 40 glass beads onto crochet thread.
(You'll only need 19 for each earring but I always add an extra or two, just to be safe.)

ch 5, dc in fifth chain from hook to form ring.

Row 1:  ch 4, sliding bead up and work into 4th ch; (counts as 1 bead tr)  bead tr X 6  (total 7 bead tr)

Row 2: ch 4, (counts as dc + 1 ch)  (dc in next  bead tr, ch 1) across, dc in top of ch 4 from previous row.

Row 3: turn, ch 3, skip first ch 1 space, (bead sc in next ch 1 space, ch 3) X 6

Row 4: turn, sl st in first ch 3 space, ch 1, sc in same space; (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 space) across

Row 5: turn, sl st in first ch 3 space, ch 1, bead sc in same space, (ch 3, bead sc in next ch 3 space)  X 4

Row 6: turn, sl st in first ch 3 space, ch 1, sc in same space; (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 space) X 3

Row 7:  turn, sl st in first ch 3 space, ch 1, bead sc in same space, (ch 3, bead sc in next ch 3 space) X 2

Row 8:  turn,  sl st in first ch 3 space, ch 1, sc in same space; ch 3, sc in last ch 3 space

Row  9: turn, sl st in ch 3 space, bead ch 1, sc in same space;
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Repeat from beginning (following the stringing of beads)
to make your pair of earrings complete.

Attach hooks or posts to beg ring.  Shape and starch to hold shape as necessary.  I used a fine mist of spray starch on these and a flat iron on low to set the starch and hold the stitches in place.  You can learn about other ways to stiffen your crochet thread projects at Crafters Love Crafts site.


If you have any questions please contact me here
and / or leave me a comment below

Please remember :  It is okay to share this pattern using a link to THIS PAGE.  You may also sell the work you make from this pattern.  You MAY NOT sell this pattern or copy it for profit by any means.

Face Scrubbie #4 Free Pattern

I've been whipping up these face scrubbies getting ready for Christmas and, hopefully, a boutique I am planning to open for pre-Christmas sales.  The scrubbies are going to be packaged in bundles of like color schemes, added to baskets with soaps and lotions and matching wash cloths and bath mitts.


Here's the instructions for yet another face scrubbie, this one is easy enough for any beginner and makes up super fast using remnants of cotton yarn from dish cloth projects.

For ease in printing this pattern or others I've posted,  or elsewhere on the web, here's a comment Viola left on one of my patterns that may help you:

"...As for the printing, if you do a "print preview" first, you can select only the pattern pages. I just tried it and the print is small, but nothing in the pattern was cut off...."
(signed),
Viola's Hook
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Thank you Viola!----


Face Scrubbie #4 Pattern


With a size I crochet hook and a small amount of cotton yarn (size 4 such as Peaches N Creme or Lily's Sugar And Cream)


chain 2 loosley
Round 1:  In second ch from hook work (sc, ch1) six times.  Join to first sc with slip stitch (sl st)  if using contrast, fasten off.
Round 2:  Join contrast with sc in any ch 1 space, ch 2
   (sc in next ch 1 space, ch 2) five times , join to first sc with sl st (6 sc, 12 ch total)
Round 3: ch 1, (3 sc in ch 2 space, ch 1) around (total six times), join with sl st to first sc, fasten off if using contrast color.
Round 4: Attach main color wtih sc in any ch 1 space, sc in same ch 1 space, ch 1, skip next sc, sl st in next sc, ch 1, (2 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 1)  around (five times) join with sl st to first sc, fasten off, weave in ends.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me or comment below

Delicate Butterfly Doily Finally Finished

 I started this project - Delicate Butterfly Doily.... well, I guess it's been months ago now, and last night I sat down with it, determined to finish it off.  It has been hibernating in my pile of WIP (works in progress) for quite some time.  I am struggling with forcing myself to finish the WIP that I put aside before I begin anything new.  Yea, like that's going to happen!  Give me a break.  ha.


The beginning of the butterfly is posted HERE, if you care to take a gander at it.


I stupidly thought it was okay to use a crochet thread size 3 just because it was a pretty color.  It's okay to use size 3 thread - just not with a size 7 crochet hook.  If you're going to use the size 3 thread I recommend using a larger hook, possibly a 5 or even a size 3 hook.  The pattern itself doesn't have a material list so it's basically up to you.  The crochet bug that posted the pattern used size 10 thread and a size 7 hook which sounds like it would be great for the butterfly but it'll come out smaller than the one I made.


Here's the updated photos, please let me know if you've made this public domain pattern.  It's beautiful and I would love to post your photos of your delicate butterfly doily to show off here for others to be inspired and just say "Ahhhh, isn't that pretty?"  (grin)

Notes are below photos...

 The pattern was relatively easy to follow as long as I didn't have any distractions and was able to concentrate intently on each word and abbreviation in it.
Keeping careful track of the stitches and rows I made made it go along smoothly.  Once I forgot what row I was on and it was hell trying to figure out where I left off. 
Mark your pattern and your work as you go along and it should be okay.  (The rows are hard to count as they aren't in a straight line - advanced crocheters may not have a problem with this but I can see where a beginner might.  Keep in mind this pattern is do-able for a beginner, but definitely a good challenge.)

Free Pattern - Face Scrubbie #2; Post DC Stitch Tutorial

Here's the second pattern for face scrubbies that I am making and giving away to anyone that is willing  take them from me, ha ha....
A photo tutorial for the post stitch follows the pattern instructions.

Added 7/27/10 at 9:45 PM:
If you would like photos of your own scrubbies added to this post with your handle name, email them to me HERE, it would be fun to see everyone's different scrubbie ideas!

I take my cotton crochet yarn and size G hook everywhere I go so I can work on these whenever I find a minute or two of idle time.


Face Scrubbie #2  Free Pattern


With size 4 cotton crochet yarn (Lily's or Peaches N Creme, Lion Brand or Royale) and a size G hook,


ch 2,

Round 1:  work 6 sc inside second ch from hook, join with sl st to first sc made


Round 2:  ch 3 (counts as first dc) dc in same st as joining st, 2 dc in each sc around.
Fasten off, weave in ends.


Round 3:  join contrast color (white) with a sc into any dc from round 2.  Make Post DC stitch (tutorial follows pattern), ch 1, sc in very next dc being careful to leave no dc from round 2 un-worked.  There'll be one Post DC and one SC for each dc from round 2.

Post DC stitch:

 YO,  insert hook behind the entire post made by the very next dc,

 yo, draw hook back to front of work,

 YO, draw through 2 loops on hook,
YO, draw through the 2 rem loops on hook.
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Make sure to work each dc with a sc, the Post DC stitch goes into each dc from row 2 as well.    Be sure to leave no dc un-worked or your stitch pattern won't be uniform.

Working a sc in the next dc:  (The dc you  are going to work the sc in looks as if it is almost behind the Post DC you just made as shown:)

And showing how the Post DC looks when it's completed:

This Is Totally Unlike Me (not)

I'm still looking for the pattern I wrote down for the star washcloths and the zebra print ones too.  (sigh)  See my post on being a hoarder here. 


In the meantime I started crocheting a bikini top and think it's coming out pretty darn good (had to throw in the pun for the knitters out there).  I don't know who it will fit, I don't really know anyone with a size A cup but I can always modify the cup for whomever I decide to give this to.  Here's how it goes so far:  (p.s. I will probably post the pattern on Ravelry, for purchase.  This one took some major brain power.)  I'm actually almost finished with the top - I just can't find the other piece right now.  I fell asleep crocheting this last night and the other half and ball of yarn is buried in my bed covers somewhere.  It'll be a real trick trying to find it, believe me... Once again, see my post on hoarding here.  lol

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Snapdragon Washcloth Free Pattern

Materials

4 ply worsted weight cotton crochet yarn,

1 ball solid

1/4 ball variegated or contrast color

size G crochet hook



Using 100 % cotton yarn (I chose Peaches N Creme because it's softer than the others that I know)
And a size G crochet hook,

ch 41 (stitches are in sets of 8 plus 5 ch for beg st and turn)

Row 1:  dc in fifth ch from hook *skip next 3 chs, 5 dc in next ch, skip next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch; repeat from * across

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc) turn; 2 dc in next ch-1 sp.  skip next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, * 5 dc in next ch-1 sp, skip next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc; repeat from * across to last sp, 3 dc in last sp.

Row 3: ch 4, turn; dc in first dc, * 5 dc in next ch-1 sp, skip next 3 dc, (dc, ch-1, dc) in next dc; repeat from * across.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for pattern, until cloth is same length on all sides.  You can check this by folding the cloth on the diagonal to see if all sides meet evenly.  (Of course, you can also measure it to check that the sides are all the same but I'm too lazy to look for my ruler and folding my work is SO much easier.  ha.)

When cloth is square, fasten off main color and weave in ends.


Round 1 Edging:  Attach contrast/variegated color with sc.  Sc in each st across, evenly down left side into ends of rows and stitches, across bottom into unused loop of beg ch, and evenly up right side into ends of rows and stitches as you did for left side.  sl st to beg sc to join, ch 1.

Round 2 Edging:  Sc in same sc as joining, dc in next sc, tr in next sc, dc in next sc, sc in next sc, following the same sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, across (one st per each sc) and around corners

Fasten off, weave in ends.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact me, I'd love to hear from you!

Free Pattern - One Inch Flower Motif or Applique

I think these would be pretty sewn together for a summer scarf or cami.  It would take a lot of them though, they're only one inch in size but they're so easy and quick to make it wouldn't be too much trouble at all.




I used Royale crochet thread size 10 in Mexicana and a size 7 steel crochet hook to make these little cuties.










(Free pattern - which is no big deal believe me - is below)

I left long tails on some of the flowers so I can sew them onto a purse or jeans as an applique.  I splashed bleach on my new black jeans and think I might use these to cover the bleached areas. 











Pattern For
One Inch Flower Motif Or Applique

With size 10 crochet thread and a size 7 steel crochet hook,
(leave a long tail - 6" or more - if you want to use these for applique)

chain 2

Round 1: 10 sc inside second chain from hook; sl st to first sc to join and start first petal group

Round 2: *(ch 3, 4 dc) all inside sc you just made a sl st into; ch 1, sc in next sc, sl st in next
Repeat from * around - five petal groups made
sl st to base of first ch 3 to join

Fasten off, weave in ends, if using as applique leave one of the ends alone so you can sew it onto the piece you want to add it to.

I will post my progress with the summer scarf or cami as I go along and let you know exactly how I put them together.  I've got another project going on at the same time and I'll probably end up switching back and forth between the two because I get bored with things really fast.  heh, heh.

Have fun and let me know what you're doing with your flowers, I'd love to link to your project that is made with these.

UPDATE:
Link to an idea for the flowers, thank you for sending this to me to post here...

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/supertinks/one-inch-flower-motif-or-applique
The project is on Ravelry so you may have to sign in to see her work. 


copyright 2010 antialite ;-)_  cynthia J luciene

Five Point Motif - Free Pattern by Cynthia

I used Caron's Simply Soft in Black and a size F hook to make this motif.  It measures 3 1/4" wide from point to point. 



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If  you put the point together so they're almost touching, a square filler is necessary which I am working on next. 
Free pattern is below.  If you have any questions please feel free to comment or tell me how you like this too.

Thank you!

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Free Pattern For Five Point Motif by Cynthia

With hook size F and Caron's Simply Soft black (or any other color)
Ch 2 loosely

R 1:  10 sc inside second chain from hook.  If you push the sc around the ch you are working in every three stitches, it helps make room for all the sc.   Join with sl st to first sc   (10 sc around)

R 2:     ch 3, 2 dc in same st as sl st from last round, ch 3, *skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, ch 3 ,  Repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 of this round  (Five dc groups, five ch 3 groups made)

R 3: (do not ch 1) sl st into next dc (middle dc of group here and throughout) *ch 3, sc inside 2nd (middle) ch of ch 3 group, ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc; Repeat from * around  (10 ch 3 groups made, 10 sc around)
sl st into beg sl st of this round to join

R 4:  * (3 sc, hdc, dc) all inside next ch 3 loop, ch 2, (dc, hdc, 3 sc) all in next ch 3 loop; Repeat from * around
Join with sl st to first sc of this round

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Motif can be used for just about anything.  I'm going to make a top of some sort (I hope) with mine, maybe using a contrast color for the filler squares, maybe not, I haven't decided yet. 

If you have any questions or comments please use the comment boxes below, thank you.

copyright 2010 anitalite ;-)_  cynthia J rupp luciene

Please do not distribute this pattern by any means other than the link to this page, thank you!


This pattern is meant for personal use only.

Fun Zebra Cloths and Star Cloths

I had a good time making these for my etsy store.  If anyone wants a free pattern for any of these, please contact me here and I'll do my best to write them out for you or post them here.

Lacy Choker For Easter or Bridesmaid

 

Here's a pattern for anyone who has a bit of experience with crochet thread to make someone special for Easter or to make and give to her bridesmaids as a nice gift.  Of course it can be made in any color, with or without beads.  The pattern includes bead placement.   If desired, a larger glass tear drop bead would be pretty in place of the crocheted flower that the photo shows.

See where I screwed up on the right?  I didn't follow my own pattern!  And I'm too lazy to fix it so (derrr) I started another choker for two reasons - to test pattern, and to have one to sell (hopefully).  I'll post photos of the new on here asap.

Lacy Beaded Choker 
(For Easter or bridesmaids, etc)

Pattern is free and can be distributed at will by using the link to this page only, and of course you may do anything you like with the project you create using this pattern.

Materials:

•  size 10 crochet thread, in color of your choice
• steel crochet hook, size 7
• 30 small pearl beads or small glass beads that thread fits inside, (you'll be using less than thirty beads but stringing a few extra is always a good idea just in case)
• Jewelry clasp ,
• or hook & eye from your sewing notions,
• or  1/4" or 1/8" ribbon long enough to tie in a bow with a little left over

Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
rem = remaining
beg = beginning

Special stitches:  (Updated 3/31/14 to better explain beaded stitches)

bead ch = For a beaded chain stitch: begin to make your chain stitch. Before you pull the thread through the loop to complete the chain, slide a bead up to the hook and then complete your stitch.






If your beads appear on the wrong side of your work, no worries, just pop them through the stitch to the other side.

 (For future reference:)
For a beaded single crochet it's pretty much the same except you slide the bead up during the process of the yarn over and then you complete the stitch as normal.
For a beaded double crochet, you would slide the bead up in the last movement of the stitch (unless otherwise indicated) which places the bead at the top of the dc. (Same goes for a triple crochet and so on)
 (End of update, thank  you Barb for asking a great question)

picot = ch 3, sl st in third ch from hook


Beaded Lace Choker / Necklace For Easter

(If you need this to be longer for a larger neck, you may add ch to beg in sets of five - for instance, if you need the choker to be one inch longer, add five ch to the starting chains)



Before starting work, string 30 small pearl beads onto size 10 crochet thread, color of your choice.  I used Aunt Lydia's orchid pink (photo doesn't do the colors justice, sorry) and for the blues and greens variegated I used Aunt Lydia's color Ocean.
Work loosely as to give the choker some elasticity for snug fit.

After stringing beads, ch 98 plus 4 (total 102 ch)  The last four ch count as the first dc plus one ch

Row 1:  dc in fifth ch from hook,  *1 bead ch, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across
until 2 ch rem then ch 1, dc in last ch.  ch 1, turn.

Row 2:  sc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next dc, sc in ch 1 space, sc in next dc, ch 3, *sc in next dc, sc in next ch 1 space, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to end then fasten off, weave in ends.

Flower:
make bead ch, ch 1  (2 ch total including beaded ch)
sc around bead in first ch 6 times, join with sl st to beg sc   (6 sc around)
ch 1, (sc, dc, sc, sl st) all in first sc
(sl st, sc, dc, sc, sl st) all in next sc and in rem sc around  (6 petals made)
do not fasten off

Atach Flower, Make "Stem"
ch 2, bead ch, ch 2, bead ch
attach to middle of choker between two ch 3 spaces from row 2 (use sl st to attach)
sl st once more to one side of the last bead ch you made
ch 3, sl st in bead ch nearest flower (on "stem")
ch 3, sl st in first ch made following last stitch of flower
on back of work, sl st to opposite side of flower to finish 'stem' side
ch 3, sl st in bead ch, ch 3, sl st in last bead ch st; fasten off, weave in ends

Finishing touches
Attach with sl st to one side of "stem" to main choker  between the two ch 3 loops of row 2
ch 3, sl st into the first bead ch of "stem", ch 3 sl st into next bead ch of "stem"
sl st in back of work to other side, sl st into bead ch (closet to flower) ch 3, sl st into next bead ch (closest to choker)
ch 3, sl st into base of "stem"

sl st one side or the other into the middle st between two ch 3 loops to the side of the stem piece (see photo)
ch 6, sl st into base of stem at row 2,
sl st behind work to other side of stem piece, ch 6, sl st into st between next ch 3 loops on other side of stem piece.

ch 3, sl st into middle of ch 6 just made, ch 3, sl st into end of ch 6 just made (closest to stem) ch 3, sl st into second  bead ch of stem (closest to flower)
sl st behind work to other side, ch 3, sl st into base of ch 6 on same side, ch 3, sl st into middle of ch 6, ch 3, sl st into base of ch 6 (farthest from stem)

Fasten off, weave in ends.  If you want you can use the ends from row 1 (beginning) and row 2 (end fasten off) as a tie to close at nape of neck.  Or you can attach a hook and eye (sewing notions) or a jewelry clasp and ring on either end of choker.


If you have comments or questions, please write them in Comments below.  Thank you, have fun!  This took about an hour for me to make, with interruptions.  I am the only tester for this pattern so please let me know if you find errors.  Thank you!  Happy Easter!

copyright 2010 anitalite ;-)_

Mini Thread Crocheted Easter Bonnets; Pattern

I almost broke my toe and was basically bed-ridden for a couple days until I could walk on it again so, out of sheer boredom, I started making these.  They're cute and I suppose they would fit a doll (Barbie for the ones made with size 10 thread) of some sort.  They fit eggs too, and since my daughter is too old to play with dolls, I dressed up a few Easter eggs with them.

The purple and blue bonnets are made with size 7 hook and size 10 crochet thread, pattern is below.  They can be used for regular sized eggs or Barbie-sized dolls.

The orange and green bonnets are made with size 7 hook and size 3 crochet thread; they can be used for larger eggs (if you're into dressing your eggs when your toe is busted) I wrote the changes I made using size 3 thread under pattern for size 10 thread.

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Pattern for Mini Bonnets using size 7 hook and crochet thread size 10:



Round 1:
ch 7.  In first ch, (tr, ch 2) 9 times (beg chs count as 1 tr and 2 ch)  Join w/ sl st to beg 5th ch. Total 10 tr counting beg ch 5


Round 2:
 (ch 4, sc in tr) 9 times.  ch 4, sl st in base of first ch 4 to join.

Round 3:
sl st into first ch 4 loop.
ch 3, (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc all in same loop, ch 2
(dc in next loop, ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2) around,
sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join.


Round 4:
ch 3, (dc in next two dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2) around and dc in last dc, ch 2, sl st to top of beg ch 3.

Round 5:
 working in back loop only: sc in each st around inc 6 sc evenly (about every six or seven st), sl st to beg sc to join

Round 6:
ch 1,  *(sc, dc, sc) all in next sc, sl st in next sc ; repeat from * around. (total 22 each clusters and sl st)

Round 7:
working in back loop only: sl st to first dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, *ch 3, 2 sc in next dc - repeat from * around and sl st into starting sl st

Round 8:
sl st to inside first loop; (sc, ch 3, sc) all in same loop, ch 3, *sc, ch 3, sc all in next loop; repeat from * around. 

Fasten off, weave in ends.
Decorate bonnets with satin roses, tiny flowers, ribbons or beads. 
(For the blue bonnet I strung beads on before I started it and added the beads to the single dc in round 4.)

If you want to use size 3 crochet thread, make the bonnet the same with the following changes:

Mini Bonnet Pattern Changes for size 3 crochet thread:

(Uses size 7 hook)

Round 1
Omit 2 sets of stitches (total 8 tr instead of 10)

Round 2
Repeat stitch set 7 times, (instead of 9)


Round 3
stitch set will total 4 instead of 5


Round 4
work as in pattern for size 10 (there'll be 1 less set of stitches)

Round 5
inc 4 sc evenly around (instead of inc 6 sc)

Round 6
 work the same way, there'll be less stitch groups than in pattern for size 10 thread

Round 7
work same as in pattern for size 10 thread

Round 8 optional
omit round 8 if you want, it may make the brim too wide unless you want it to be wider.

Flowers N Lace Crocheted Earrings; Pattern by Anitalite ;-)_

I was making a doily from a book I ordered and received today, and put it down suddenly so I could make these earrings.  They kind of popped into my head, I believe the doily did it to me this time.   Thanks Patricia for the inspiration motivation.  I'll never be the designer that Patricia is, I don't consider myself a designer at all, just out to have fun and "hook"...  

Materials:

1 partial ball white size 10 crochet thread
1 partial ball rose (or any other color) size 10 crochet thread (color 2)
1 steel crochet hook, size 7
1 pair hoop earrings 1.5" diameter
3 small white beads for middle of flowers (optional)
   or
1 yarn needle for making french knot <--- click for tutorial on youtube.com - for flower centers (optional)

Row 1:

Attach white with sl st, keeping hoop inside stitches, 6   (sc, ch 3) 5 times, 6 sc, sl st,   ch 3, turn.

Row 2:

sk 1 sc, sc in next, (ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next) two times; (ch 3, sc in top of ch 3 loop) 5 times, (sc in next sc, ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, sl st to hoop

Row 3:

sc in first ch 3 loop, sl st to 5th ch 3 loop; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 3 sl st in next loop and to end of row.
ch 1, tyrn.

Row 4:

sl st to middle of first ch 3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice, ch 3, sl st in next loop, sl st to end; fasten off, weave in ends.

Row 5:

Attach color 2 to first loop of row 3 with sl st.   (ch 4, sl st in 1st ch of ch 4 four times, join all four picots with sl st in same sc)- one quad picot flower made.  ch 3, sc in middle ch 3 loop, ch 3 sc in last loop, make quad picot flower., sl st once more inside same loop.  fasten off, weave in ends.

Row 6:

attach white (main color) to ch 3 loop of last row with sc.  sc in middle sc (between two color 2 loops) and sc in next ch 3 loop, ch 1, turn

Row 7:

sl st in first sc, (hdc, dc, hdc) in middle sc, sl st in last sc.


Row 8:


sl st into first hdc st, make picot (ch 4, sl st in same st) ch 3 sc in dc, ch 3, sl st in next hdc, make picot, sl st in ch 3 loop (color 2) of row 5 (to anchor picot and end row) fasten off, weave in ends.

Middle flower:


attach color 2 (rose) to both posts of dc from row 7.  (ch 4, sl st in first ch, sl st tog in both posts of same dc) 4 times, sl st once more into same dc.  fasten off.

Row 9:
with front side of work facing,
attach main color (white) directly to hoop, just right of first stitch of first row.  sl st in next three stitches, ch 3, sk 1 st, sl st in next.  ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next st.  working behind flowers, sc in next loop, ch 1, sc in next space right of first color 2 flower, ch 1, sc in next space to left of same flower, ch 1, sc into closest available space on same row, behind middle cluster (hdc, dc, hdc cluster), ch 1, sc into next available space of same row behind st cluster, ch 1, sc into space just before 2nd color 2 flower, ch 1, sc into space just after same flower (both of the last two sc will be inside the ch 3 loop of  row 5 (color 2) and will be covering the color 2 st so it will show white instead of color 2 (rose).   ch 3, (you should now be where the sl st started (or ended) from row 4 - sl st in first sl st, (ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next)  3 times, sl st hoop inside sl st at end and finish off.

Add small beads or french knots into middle of all three color 2 (rose) picots, if desired.

This pattern has not been tested, please record any errors corrections in comments below or you can email corrections to me here  thank you and have fun!

copyright 2010 anitalite ;-)_

Beaded Crown Crochet Earrings

I had so much fun making the first pair of earrings (free pattern for Lacy Earrings by Anitalite here) I couldn't wait to come up with another, different pair of earrings.

  

  

Materials:

1 partial ball variegated size 10 crochet thread

1 pair 1" diameter hoop earrings (silvertone)

steel crochet hook size 7

60 clear glass beads  60 gm, 12/0 (or any size you prefer as these were pretty time consuming to string on this thread)

 

Special Instructions :

1. String beads onto crochet thread before begining work.
2. Keep stitch tension evenly tight so that beads stay in place and don't travel.
3. This pattern is not tested, use at your own risk.  =)
4. The word "bead" preceding any stitch means to add a bead to the first yo of that stitch.
5. Special stitches listed below
6. Photos of sc onto hoop are here towards bottom of page if you need a bit of help.

Special Stitches:

Bead Picot  3 bead ch, sl st in first bead ch
Bead Triple Picot  3 bead picot in a row, sl st to very first bead ch of first picot (makes three picots together)



Row 1:    After stringing beads onto thread, attach thread to hoop with sc, 19 sc onto hoop (keep stitches tight)
ch1, turn (20 sc)

Row 2:  (working in front loop only of sc row): skip 4 sc, bead dc in 5th sc, ch 1, *bead dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * across until four sc remaining from row 1. ch 2 more, sl st to last st on row 1.  (11 bead dc)

Row 3:   ch 3, turn.   sc in first ch 3 loop, *ch 3, skip dc, sc in ch 1, .  Repeat from * until there are 7 ch 3 loops. ch 3, sc in ch 3 loop from row 1; ch 3,  turn.

Row 4:   bead sc in first ch 3 loop,  * ch 3, 3 bead dc in next loop, ch 3, bead sc in next loop.  Repeat from * one more time, ch 3, 3 bead dc in next loop, ch 1, bead sc in last.  ch 3, turn.

Row 5:    sc in ch 3 loop, ch 1,  skip first dc, sc in next dc.  *ch 3, sc in top of next ch 3 loop; repeat from * once.  ch 1, bead triple picot; ch 1, sc in next ch 3 loop, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop,  ch 3 sc in middle dc of beaded dc cluster, ch 1, sc in ch 3 loop, ch 1, sc in last ch 3 loop.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 6:   skip 1st ch 3 loop, bead sc in sc, ch 3 bead tr in next loop, bead picot, ch 3, bead sc in next loop.
ch 2, bead ch, ch 2, bead ch, ch 2, bead picot, ch 2, bead ch, ch 2, bead ch, ch 2.
skip triple picot, bead sc in next ch 3 loop.
ch 5, bead tr in next ch 3 loop, bead picot, sl st in top of same bead tr.
ch 5, bead sc in next ch 3 loop, ch 3, fasten off and weave in ends.

For sec0nd earring, be sure to hold hoop in hand the opposite way the first one was held to make sure the beading will be on the correct side.  If there are any beads (in ch st or picot) that are on the wrong side, just poke them through to the other side.  That worked for me.

I'm really not sure this pattern is 100 % bullet proof so if you come across any errors please let me know in the comment section below.

Thank you and have a good time.  These earrings were fun to make - the pattern was not.  lol.  Hopefully I  didn't screw it up too much.

copyright 2010 anitalite ;-)_

WIP, Free Vintage Pattern Link, Purple Butterfly Doily

Here's one of the items I'm working on for my eshop.  The vintage pattern is free and can be found here:  Delicate Butterfly Doily.  by Anne Haliday 

I did my best to adjust my son's digital camera so you could see the deep dark purple of this thread but still the picture  doesn't do the depth of color much justice.

This pattern is for someone who has some experience crocheting, there are a few parts that could be confusing and it is easy to get disoriented if there is any distraction that draws your attention from your work.  Marking the pattern as you go along would be very helpful, of course.  Me?  I'm too lazy to print the pattern out from the 'puter so I spend a lot of time backtracking my work to find my place in the instructions.  Dumb, huh?  Oh well, at least I don't have to get up, walk across the house, plug in the 'puter and press a button!  That would really take a lot out of me.  Straining my already tired eyes trying to figure out what is what and which is which and where is where is SO much better!  (yea, R-I-G-H-T!)  That's what I get for being a lazy butt.

Preliminary photos, showing the body, lower left wing, and partial upper left wing.  I would like to make the next one work out so the wings are outlined in black and there are more colors in the wings but for the first one, this'll do.