Saturday, March 27, 2010

Free Party Hat Crochet Pattern






Materials:

2 oz. worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Bikini shown)
Size J crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1 1/4"

Size: Fits an 8-year-old child

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 5 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (6 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join as before (8 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc,  2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 2 dc, join as before (10 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * once, dc in last dc, join as before (13 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, dc in last dc, join as before (17 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * once, dc in last 2 dc, join as before (20 dc).

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice,  dc in last 4 dc, join as before (28 dc).

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc,  dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 6 dc, join as before (31 dc).

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 5 dc, join as before (33 dc).

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc , join as before (34 dc).

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join as before (36 dc).

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, join as before (40 dc).

Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * twice, dc in last 4 dc, join as before (44 dc).

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 4 times, dc in last 2 dc, join as before (50 dc).

Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 5 times, join as before (57 dc).

Rnd 17: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * 6 times, dc in last dc, join as before, fasten off (65 dc).

Strap: Ch 50, fasten off. Attach strap to bottom sides of hat as shown.

Weave in ends and party!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Free Loopy Basket Crochet Pattern









Materials:

1/2 oz. worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Size: 2" tall x 3" in diameter

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: (Work this round in back loops only), Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnds 4-6: Working in both loops again, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 7: * Ch 20, sl st in same dc, sl st in next dc, rep from * around, join w sl st in 1st sl st, fasten off (24 ch 20 loops).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Free Mini Basket Crochet Pattern


Materials:

Small amount worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Size: 2 1/2" in diameter x 1 3/4" high (without handle)

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: (Work this round in back loops only), ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 4: Working in both loops again, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, * sk next dc, sc in next dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sk last dc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (6 sc plus 6 shells).

Handle: Ch 22, fasten off. Sew handle to sides of basket as shown (at sc's between shells).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Free Stuffed Toy Bonnet Crochet Pattern







Materials:

1 oz. worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"
Size: Bonnet designed to fit a Disney Club Penguin Puffle, which measures about 4 1/2" tall (plus hair). You can purchase these at some WalMarts, Disney stores or on eBay. They are not very expensive.

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (48 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last 3 dc, join as before (53 dc).

Rnds 5-7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (53 dc).

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, * dc in next 2 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last dc, join as before, fasten off (40 dc).

Row 1: With wrong side (inside) of bonnet facing you and joining rnds at center bottom, join yarn w sl st in 12th dc to right of joining st on Rnd 8, ch 3, sl st in next dc, (ch 3, sl st in next dc) 15 times, fasten off (16 ch 3 loops).

Row 2: Turn work, rejoin yarn w sl st in same dc you just fastened off in, ch 3, sl st in 1st ch 3  loop, (ch 3, sl st in next ch 3 loop) 15 times, ch 3, sl st in same dc the last ch 3 loop of Row 1 is worked in, fasten off (17 ch 3 loops).

Row 3: Turn work, rejoin yarn in same dc you just fastened off in, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch 3 loop, (ch 3, sl st in next ch 3 loop) 16 times, ch 4, sl st in same dc as last ch 3 loop of Row 1 is worked in, fasten off (18 ch loops).

Weave in ends. Enjoy !!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Free Eighteen Inch Doll Sweetheart Set Crochet Pattern









Materials:

2 oz. red worsted weight yarn
1/2 oz. pink worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Size C crochet hook

Size: This set is designed to fit an 18" doll (American Girl Doll pictured).

Gauge: 2 rnds dc with size H hook = 1"

Note: Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Be sure to note hook size changes throughout pattern.

Hat

Rnd 1: With red and size H hook, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (32 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last 2 dc, join as before (42 dc).

Rnds 5-7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 7 (42 dc).

Heart Applique

Rnd 1: With pink and size C hook, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, dc, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off.

Sew heart to front of hat as shown.

Skirt

Rnd 1: With red and size H hook, ch 40, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, dc in each ch around, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (40 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w dc in last dc, join as before (53 dc).

Rnds 3-11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 11 (53 dc).

Drawstring

With pink and Size H hook, ch 71, fasten off. Starting at front, center of skirt, weave drawstring through Rnd 1 of skirt. With pink and size C hook, work 2 hearts the same as for Heart Applique. Attach one heart to each end of drawstring.

Necklace

Rnd 1: With pink and size H hook, work one heart the same as for heart applique, fasten off. With right side of heart facing, join pink w sl st in dc to right of ch 3 on right hand side of heart, ch 31, join w sl st in dc past ch 3 on left hand side of heart, fasten off.

Enjoy!

P.S. Happy Valentine's Day !!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Free Girl's Sweetheart Set Crochet Pattern













Materials:

10 oz. red worsted weight yarn
1 oz. pink worsted weight yarn
Size J crochet hook
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc with size J hook=1"

Size: 10/12 girl's (for an 8-year-old)

Notes: Increase=2 dc into 1 dc
Weave in ends as work progresses.

Skirt:

Rnd 1: With red and size J hook, ch 72, join to form circle, ch 3, dc in each ch around, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (72 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (74 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (76 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (78 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (80 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (82 dc).

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 2 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (84 dc).

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (88 dc).

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (92 dc).

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (96 dc).

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 4 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (100 dc).

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working 7 increases evenly spaced around, join as before (107 dc).

Rnds 13-29: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 29 (107 dc).

Drawstring: With pink and size J hook, ch 130, fasten off. Starting at front center of skirt, weave drawstring through Rnd 1 of skirt.

Small hearts (make 2 to attach to drawstring ends):

Rnd 1: With pink and size H hook, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, dc, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off.

Sew hearts to drawstring ends.

Hat:

Rnd 1: With red and size J hook, ch 4, join w sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around,  join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (32 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (42 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (56 dc).

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending with dc in last dc, join as before (61 dc).

Rnds 7-11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 11 (61 dc).

Make 1 small heart same as for small heart in skirt pattern and sew to front of hat as shown.

Necklace:

Rnd 1: Work same as for small heart in skirt pattern (do not fasten off).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 3 sp, sl st in sl st, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 3 sp, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, join as before, fasten off.

Join yarn w sl st in top right ch 1 sp of heart, ch 85, join w sl st in top left ch 1 sp of heart, fasten off.

Enjoy!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Friday, January 15, 2010

Free Baby, You're a Star Cradle Purse Crochet Pattern











Materials:

1 oz. white worsted weight yarn
1 oz. turquoise worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

This purse is designed for a 6" doll. The one in the picture was purchased at WalMart in the doll/toy section.

Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.

Rnd 1: With white, ch 22, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of next 17 chs, 6 dc in last ch, working along opposite side of ch, dc in next 17 ch, 6 dc in last ch, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (48 dc).

Rnds 2-6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 6 (48 dc).

Rnd 7: (Work this round in front loops only). Join turquoise w sl st in 1st dc of Rnd 6, ch 3, 2 dc in same dc, * ch 1, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 8: (You'll now be working in both loops again). Join white w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 7, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 9: Join turquoise in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 8, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending with ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 10: Join white w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 9, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 1,  join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 11: Join turquoise w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 10, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 1, join as before, fasten off (16 3-dc groups plus 16 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 12: Join white w sl st in any ch 1 sp of Rnd 11, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in same ch 1 sp, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch 1 sp around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (16 shells).

Drawstrings (make 2):

With turquoise, ch 65, fasten off.

Star (make 3):

Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, * ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, hdc in next ch, sl st into ch 4 ring, rep from * 4 times, fasten off (5 points).

Finishing:

Sew one star to front of purse as shown. Starting at equal and opposite sides of purse, weave drawstrings through Rnd 11, attaching one star to end of each drawstring before knotting the ends of the drawstrings together.

Enjoy !!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Baby, You're a Star Cradle Purse






Finished...at last !!

Monday, January 4, 2010