Crochet Hook4.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Easter Egg Crochet Mandala
"Get ready for Easter time with this fun, colourful and vibrant Easter Egg shaped crochet mandala - it is perfect for decorating your home, Easter Egg Hunt, making bunting and decorating your Easter holiday table scape. Made using colourful yummy and squishy Aran weight yarn and a 4.5mm crochet hook instead of a 5mm crochet hook to make those textured stitches really pop! Crochet terms in both UK and US terms. Features bobble stitch, puff stitch for lush texture."
3D Spiral 8-Petal Crochet Flower Trim Around Video Tutorial
Have you been thinking about what to present to Mom for Mother’s Day to show her just how much you love her? What would be better than homemade flower by yourself? This 3D Spiral 8-Petal Crochet Flower Trim Around is great to make as a gorgeous gift. This also makes a wonderful embellishment for clothing or accessories. The pattern is very easy to follow with the video tutorial. I like the color in the picture below, but you can really use any combination of color you would like. Happy crocheting.
BAJA BLANKET SWEATER CROCHET PATTERN
Materials:
US Size K 6.5mm crochet hook
3 skeins Lion Brand New Basic Yarn (Weight 4) in Cream (175 yards/skein and 100g) (Pattern uses approx. 284 g of Cream) (Or purchase the kit, including the yarn and pattern HERE)
1 skein Lion Brand New Basic Yarn in Café Au Lait (Pattern uses approx. 71 g)
1 skein Lion Brand New Basic Yarn in Camel (Pattern uses approx. 62 g)
1 skein Lion Brand New Basic Yarn in Espresso (Pattern uses approx. 50 g)
Scissors
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Gauge:
Just under 3 ½ stitches per inch
Skills & Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
sk st – skip stitch
Moroccan Garden Free Pattern
When you're working on a granny square afghan, add in some granny hexagons to switch up the look of your project. The Moroccan Garden square pattern creates beautiful boho-style floral crochet tiles. And, in the designer's own words, "this pattern also contains instructions for making half-and quarter tiles, to fill the gaps and square off your afghan perfectly. The tiles are easy to make, and after joining, you'll have a gorgeous, detailed-looking end result."
Notes:
-There are 4 types of tiles to be made in this design: a full tile for the main body of the afghan, quarter tiles for the corners, half-width tiles to fill in the gaps along the side edges, and half-length tiles to fill in the gaps at the top and bottom edges.
-Two tiles are joined at a time, with a Single Crochet, working through both layers.
-Two rows of a simple Granny Stitch all around to finish off, or to provide a base for crocheting a more elaborate edging.
-This pattern was published in conjunction with a calculator that will determine how many tiles you need for ANY size afghan, as well as how many halves and quarters you'll need to fill in all the gaps around the edge to square it off. Therefor, you can make ANY size rectangle with the help of the calculator, so you can use it for afghans, blankets, scarves,bags, cushion covers, throws, shawls - the sky is the limit!
-After the blocks have been joined together to make an afghan, the afghan will be rectangular. After they are joined, they begin to form a rectangle with a wavy edge. Half-blocks are added into these spaces to produce a straight edge. (Note: there are half-blocks along all the sides, and quarter-blocks in each corner.)
-There are 4 types of tiles to be made in this design: a full tile for the main body of the afghan, quarter tiles for the corners, half-width tiles to fill in the gaps along the side edges, and half-length tiles to fill in the gaps at the top and bottom edges.
-Two tiles are joined at a time, with a Single Crochet, working through both layers.
-Two rows of a simple Granny Stitch all around to finish off, or to provide a base for crocheting a more elaborate edging.
-This pattern was published in conjunction with a calculator that will determine how many tiles you need for ANY size afghan, as well as how many halves and quarters you'll need to fill in all the gaps around the edge to square it off. Therefor, you can make ANY size rectangle with the help of the calculator, so you can use it for afghans, blankets, scarves,bags, cushion covers, throws, shawls - the sky is the limit!
-After the blocks have been joined together to make an afghan, the afghan will be rectangular. After they are joined, they begin to form a rectangle with a wavy edge. Half-blocks are added into these spaces to produce a straight edge. (Note: there are half-blocks along all the sides, and quarter-blocks in each corner.)
Level : Easy
Crochet Hook4.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeUsing the suggested hook and yarn will produce a tile size of 145mm long by 115 mm wide. Try your own combos for different sizes!
Finished SizeDepends on how many tiles are used. See Notes for more info
Elegant Tunic and Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Look stylish and stunning with this matching lacy tunic and purse set. How many of your friends have a crocheted purse that matches their shirt? This free crochet pattern is trendy and fun to create.
Crochet Hook: D/3 or 3.25 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Sand Dollar Dream Afghan Free Crochet Pattern
Make this Sand Dollar Dream Afghan if you're looking to brighten up your home. The beautiful star design will make you feel like you're relaxing under the evening sky or surfing the waves at the beach. This free crochet afghan pattern by Bernat is an intermediate crochet pattern to complete. Use your two favorite contrasting colors to complete this homemade blanket, or choose two colors that match your home decor. It measures approximately 44 by 54 inches when complete. Use your two favorite contrasting colors to complete this homemade blanket, or choose two colors that match your home decor. It measures approximately 44 by 54 inches when complete.
GAUGE
11 dc and 6 rows = 4" [10 cm]. Motif = 7" [18 cm] square.
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 44" x 54" [112 x 137 cm].
NOTES:
Carry color when not in use loosely across top of previous rnd and work sts around it to prevent stranding.
When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color.
Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed.
Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
INSTRUCTIONS
Motif (make 42). (see diagram in materials list, page 2)
With A, ch 3. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 3. 11 dc into ring. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc. Do not break A.
2nd rnd: With MC, ch 3. With A, dcfp around ch 3 from last rnd. *With MC, dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around same dc. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st top of ch 3. 24 sts.
3rd rnd: With MC, ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. *With MC, 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. 36 sts.
4th rnd: With MC, ch 3. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. *With MC, 1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. 48 sts.
5th rnd: With MC, ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. *With MC, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. Break A. 60 sts.
6th rnd: With MC, ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3). 1 tr in same sp as last sl st.
Working in back loops only, *1 dc in next dc. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. (1 tr. Ch 3. 1 tr) in next st. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in next dc. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Join with sl st to 4th ch of ch 7.
7th rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in first tr. 5 sc in next ch-3 sp. *1 sc in each of next 16 sts. 5 sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 sc in each of next 15 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. 84 sc.
Sew Motifs tog into 6 Strips, 7 Motifs long. Sew Strips tog.
Edging:
With RS facing, join MC with sl st in back loop only to top left corner sc.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 154 sc evenly down side of Blanket. 3 sc in corner sc. Work 132 sc evenly across bottom of Blanket. 3 sc in corner sc. Work 154 sc evenly up side of Blanket. 3 sc in corner sc. Work 132 sc evenly across top of Blanket. Join with sl st to first sc. 584 sc.
2nd to 4th rnds: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Join A at end of 4th rnd.
5th rnd: With A, ch 1. Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Crochet Hook: J/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
- Bernat® Super Value (197 g/7 oz; 389 m/426 yds)
Main Color (MC) Clay (53041) 4 balls
Contrast A Aqua (53201) 2 balls - Size 6 mm (U.S. J/10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
11 dc and 6 rows = 4" [10 cm]. Motif = 7" [18 cm] square.
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 44" x 54" [112 x 137 cm].
NOTES:
Carry color when not in use loosely across top of previous rnd and work sts around it to prevent stranding.
When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color.
Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed.
Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
INSTRUCTIONS
Motif (make 42). (see diagram in materials list, page 2)
With A, ch 3. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 3. 11 dc into ring. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc. Do not break A.
2nd rnd: With MC, ch 3. With A, dcfp around ch 3 from last rnd. *With MC, dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around same dc. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st top of ch 3. 24 sts.
3rd rnd: With MC, ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. *With MC, 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. 36 sts.
4th rnd: With MC, ch 3. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. *With MC, 1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. 48 sts.
5th rnd: With MC, ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. *With MC, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2 dc in next dc. With A, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * 10 times more. Join MC with sl st to top of ch 3. Break A. 60 sts.
6th rnd: With MC, ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3). 1 tr in same sp as last sl st.
Working in back loops only, *1 dc in next dc. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. (1 tr. Ch 3. 1 tr) in next st. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in next dc. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Join with sl st to 4th ch of ch 7.
7th rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in first tr. 5 sc in next ch-3 sp. *1 sc in each of next 16 sts. 5 sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 sc in each of next 15 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. 84 sc.
Sew Motifs tog into 6 Strips, 7 Motifs long. Sew Strips tog.
Edging:
With RS facing, join MC with sl st in back loop only to top left corner sc.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 154 sc evenly down side of Blanket. 3 sc in corner sc. Work 132 sc evenly across bottom of Blanket. 3 sc in corner sc. Work 154 sc evenly up side of Blanket. 3 sc in corner sc. Work 132 sc evenly across top of Blanket. Join with sl st to first sc. 584 sc.
2nd to 4th rnds: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Join A at end of 4th rnd.
5th rnd: With A, ch 1. Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
How to Choose the Proper Yarn for Your Crochet Patterns
By: Christine Weiher
Just over four years ago I decided to pick up a crochet hook and try detangling a skein of yarn. I'll be honest; I had no idea what I was doing. My first crochet pattern was a scarf and it turned out hideously. I used a cheap yarn, but I mostly blame it on my lack of crochet skills. The first thing you really need to know when learning how to crochet are yarn weights as well as the best yarn for crochet. You need to know what kind of yarn you're working with in order to choose the right hook size for the best outcome of your project.
I'm sure you're wondering how to choose the proper yarn for your crochet patterns. Well, let's start with the basics. Yarn can be called a skein, a hank or a ball. Regardless of what you call it the skein is the length of yarn wound together in that ball or oval shape. When first learning how to crochet I suggest you start out with cheap crochet yarn as you're probably going to make a lot of mistakes. You'll either leave the mistakes or you'll rip them out and start over, aka you'll frog it (rip it rip it).
As a beginner I found it easiest to work with bulky weight yarn as it slid through my fingers easily. When working with bulky yarn you also work with a larger hook size making the whole process a breeze. When choosing the proper yarn for your crochet patterns you should also know the different yarn weights to choose from. Yarn weights play a crucial role when working up patterns. On every skein of yarn you'll see what type of yarn it is and what the recommended hook size is. Using that yarn with the specified hook size will give you the best results.
Depending on what you're crocheting and what type of results you're looking for will determine the texture and colors of the yarn. If you already have a design in mind then choosing colors shouldn't be a problem, but textures might be. You have your softer yarns which are great for wearables and baby items, you have your wool yarns which might be great for winter items like hats and scarves and then you have the fuzzy type of yarns which are great for fun projects. Fuzzy yarns like Red Heart Stellar or Lion Brand Bellini Yarn are great for hats, scarves and cowls; they're also great at hiding your mistakes. Let's say I'm looking to work up a crochet shawl for the summertime. I wouldn't use a bulky yarn weight, but more of a lightweight yarn or even lace. I'm also going to choose bright, cheerful colors since it's for the summer.
Before you fill your cart with your favorite colors of yarn be sure you look at the labels on the skein. Each label should tell you the yarn weight, the hook and needle size, the care instructions and most importantly the yardage. The yardage of the yarn is important to look at because this will determine how many skeins of yarn you need for your project. If a crochet pattern calls for 70 yards and the skein you're looking at is 30 yards, you're going to need three skeins to be sure you have enough to start and complete your project.
Another thing that comes to mind when talking about the proper yarn is the dye lot. Many skeins of yarn are appointed a dye lot number. This is important to know because let's say you run out of yarn in the middle of a pattern, you now have to buy the same yarn that came from the same dye lot. What's the big deal? If you buy the same color and the same brand, but the dye lot is different, your project is going to be worked up in different shades; if you can find yarn that doesn't have a dye lot that'll play in your favor if you ever run out.
I know you just want to get out there and fill your cart with as many beautiful crochet colors as possible, but do your research first. Find a pattern that interests you, decide on color and texture and then figure out how much yardage is needed for that project. Be sure you read labels carefully and take a look at dye lot numbers for that perfect match. If you follow these tips on how to choose the perfect yarn then you're sure to come up with an amazing crochet pattern.
Just over four years ago I decided to pick up a crochet hook and try detangling a skein of yarn. I'll be honest; I had no idea what I was doing. My first crochet pattern was a scarf and it turned out hideously. I used a cheap yarn, but I mostly blame it on my lack of crochet skills. The first thing you really need to know when learning how to crochet are yarn weights as well as the best yarn for crochet. You need to know what kind of yarn you're working with in order to choose the right hook size for the best outcome of your project.
I'm sure you're wondering how to choose the proper yarn for your crochet patterns. Well, let's start with the basics. Yarn can be called a skein, a hank or a ball. Regardless of what you call it the skein is the length of yarn wound together in that ball or oval shape. When first learning how to crochet I suggest you start out with cheap crochet yarn as you're probably going to make a lot of mistakes. You'll either leave the mistakes or you'll rip them out and start over, aka you'll frog it (rip it rip it).
As a beginner I found it easiest to work with bulky weight yarn as it slid through my fingers easily. When working with bulky yarn you also work with a larger hook size making the whole process a breeze. When choosing the proper yarn for your crochet patterns you should also know the different yarn weights to choose from. Yarn weights play a crucial role when working up patterns. On every skein of yarn you'll see what type of yarn it is and what the recommended hook size is. Using that yarn with the specified hook size will give you the best results.
Depending on what you're crocheting and what type of results you're looking for will determine the texture and colors of the yarn. If you already have a design in mind then choosing colors shouldn't be a problem, but textures might be. You have your softer yarns which are great for wearables and baby items, you have your wool yarns which might be great for winter items like hats and scarves and then you have the fuzzy type of yarns which are great for fun projects. Fuzzy yarns like Red Heart Stellar or Lion Brand Bellini Yarn are great for hats, scarves and cowls; they're also great at hiding your mistakes. Let's say I'm looking to work up a crochet shawl for the summertime. I wouldn't use a bulky yarn weight, but more of a lightweight yarn or even lace. I'm also going to choose bright, cheerful colors since it's for the summer.
Before you fill your cart with your favorite colors of yarn be sure you look at the labels on the skein. Each label should tell you the yarn weight, the hook and needle size, the care instructions and most importantly the yardage. The yardage of the yarn is important to look at because this will determine how many skeins of yarn you need for your project. If a crochet pattern calls for 70 yards and the skein you're looking at is 30 yards, you're going to need three skeins to be sure you have enough to start and complete your project.
Another thing that comes to mind when talking about the proper yarn is the dye lot. Many skeins of yarn are appointed a dye lot number. This is important to know because let's say you run out of yarn in the middle of a pattern, you now have to buy the same yarn that came from the same dye lot. What's the big deal? If you buy the same color and the same brand, but the dye lot is different, your project is going to be worked up in different shades; if you can find yarn that doesn't have a dye lot that'll play in your favor if you ever run out.
I know you just want to get out there and fill your cart with as many beautiful crochet colors as possible, but do your research first. Find a pattern that interests you, decide on color and texture and then figure out how much yardage is needed for that project. Be sure you read labels carefully and take a look at dye lot numbers for that perfect match. If you follow these tips on how to choose the perfect yarn then you're sure to come up with an amazing crochet pattern.
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