Friday 4 October 2019

Crochet Festive Snowflake - Free Pattern



Hello Everyone! πŸ˜‰
It's that time of the year again - time to make crochet Christmas decorations.
They are worked up in three rounds using sport weight cotton yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook. You can string them into garlands or use them as decorations around the house. 

If you would like to learn how to crochet this Festive Snowflake, follow the instructions below!

Happy crocheting!😊 ❄


You can also purchase the ad free printable PDF version of this pattern on my ETSY or RAVELRY




Video Tutorial:




Written pattern:

Size:
The snowflake measures approx. 12 cm (4.7 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level:
Easy to Intermediate

Materials used:

  • Sport weight mercerized cotton yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Madame Tricote Paris Camilla yarn in the colorway 0000 (white). 5 grams of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):


st. - stitch
sl st. - slip stitch
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet
dc2(3)tog - 2 or 3 double crochet closed together

ch3(5)picot ch3(5), insert your hook into the center of the base stitch (or, insert the hook into the first ch), yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.

()* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.





Instructions:


Start with ch5, join with a sl st. into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch1,
(1dc into the ring, ch1)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3 (into 3rd chain).

Round 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), dc2tog into that same st., ch3, dc3tog into next st., ch5,
(dc3tog into next st., ch3, dc3tog into next st., ch5)* repeat 5 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the dc2tog.



Round 3: sl st. into next ch3 space, ch1, (1sc, ch3picot, 1sc) into that same ch3 space, (3dc, 2trc, ch5picot, 2trc, 3dc) into next ch5 space,
((1sc, ch3picot, 1sc) into next ch3 space, (3dc, 2trc, ch5picot, 2trc, 3dc) into next ch5 space)* repeat 5 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.







The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
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Thursday 19 September 2019

Crochet Ribbed Bobble Beanie - Free Pattern


Happy Autumn, Everyone! πŸ‚πŸ˜Š
I have stepped out of my comfort zone and designed a new crochet hat. I am so happy to introduce you to my Ribbed Bobble Beanie.πŸ₯°
I decided to give it a ribbed look and use the puff stitch to add more texture.
This pattern is worked flat in a rectangle shape that's sewn together along the shorter edges and then cinched at the top.

If you prefer to learn by watching, i have a video tutorial below. Or, scroll down to view the written pattern!


I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Happy Crocheting!πŸ˜‰


Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using these links - at no extra cost to you.


 


Video Tutorial:


Written Pattern:


Size:
The pattern is written in one size (M – 54 -56 cm (21.6 - 22.4 inches)) which will fit an average adult.

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn, size 4 - medium. I used Knitologie Glowing Worsted yarn (40% superwash merino, 30% silk, 30% alpaca, 137m/100g) in the colorway Flying Trapeze. 120 grams (165 m) of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 5 mm ( US H8) crochet hook.
  • Yarn needle.
  • Scissors.
  • Measuring tape.
  • Pom pom (optional).


Gauge:
15 sts x 9 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in half double crochet.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch/stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
hdc blo - half double crochet in back loop only

hdc5tog (puff stitch) - 5 half double crochet closed together - Yarn over, insert your hook into stitch, yarn over, pull the yarn through the stitch. Yarn over and insert your hook into same stitch 4 more times. Now you should have 11 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all 11 loops. 



Pattern Notes:

  • This hat has a little bit of slouch.
  • Finished hat rectangle measures approx.39 cm (15.4 inches) x 30 cm (11.8 inches) unstretched.
  • The ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a st.





Instructions:

Start with ch43 + ch1

Row 1: 1sc into 2nd ch from hook and into each st. across. (43 sts)
ch1, turn.

Row 2: 1hdc blo into next 14 sts, 1hdc into next 3 sts, hdc5tog into next st., 1hdc into next 3 sts, hdc5tog into next st., 1hdc into next 3 sts, hdc5tog into next st., 1hdc into next 3 sts, 1hdc blo into next 14 sts. Ch1, turn.

Row 3: 1hdc blo into next 14 sts, 1hdc into next 15 sts, 1hdc blo into next 14 sts. Ch1, turn.

Row 4: 1hdc blo into next 14 sts, 1hdc into next 3 sts, hdc5tog into next st., 1hdc into next 3 sts, hdc5tog into next st., 1hdc into next 3 sts, hdc5tog into next st., 1hdc into next 3 sts, 1hdc blo into next 14 sts. Ch1, turn.



Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until you have a total of 40 rows.



Cut off the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off.
Fold the rectangle in half with right side facing in.



Sew the last row and the foundation row together with a whip stitch. At the end of the seam secure the yarn. Do not cut off the yarn! 
Turn the right side out.



To close the top of the beanie, sew through all the raised rows of the tube opening. Pull the yarn tail tightly to cinch the top. Turn the beanie inside out and sew the remaining hole together at the top. Secure the yarn and cut off.
Weave in all ends.










Turn the right side out and fold the brim. Add a pom pom, if desired.







The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

Thank you!





©2019 KristinesCrochets 

Friday 6 September 2019

Picot Doily Free Crochet Pattern


Hi everyone! πŸ˜ƒ

Today i have a lovely crochet Picot Doily pattern to share with you.
It's suitable for beginners who are familiar with the basic stitches. 

Would you like to learn how to crochet this cute doily? Keep reading for the written pattern and video tutorial! 

Hope you enjoy! 

Happy crocheting!πŸ˜ƒ


Video Tutorial:



Written Pattern:

Size: The doily measures approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate.

Materials Used:
  • Sport weight mercerized cotton yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Madame Tricote Paris Camilla yarn in the colorway 5316. 38 grams of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.


Abbreviations (US terms):

st. - stitch
ch - chain
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet
dc3tog - 3 double crochet closed together

ch3picot ch3, insert the hook into first ch (into 3rd ch from the hook), yarn over, pull the yarn through all loops on hook.

()* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated. 




Instructions:

Start with ch4, join with a sl st. into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch1,
(1dc, ch1)* repeat 11 times into the ring.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc into next ch1 space,
(1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch1 space)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.



Round 3: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch2, 
(skip 1 st., 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 17 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), 3dc into next ch2 space,
(1dc into next st., 3dc into next ch2 space)* repeat 17 times around.

Round 5: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch2,
(skip 1 st., 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 35 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 6: ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc into next ch2 space,
(1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch2 space)* repeat 35 times around.

Round 7: ch3 (counts as a dc), 1dc into each st. around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 8: repeat Round 7.


Round 9: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch4,
(skip 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch4)* repeat 35 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 10: sl st. into next ch4 space, ch1, 5sc into that same ch4 space,
5sc into each ch4 space around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 11: sl st. into next 2 sts, ch1, 1sc into same st., 
(ch5, skip 4 sts, 1sc into next st.)* repeat 35 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc.

Round 12: ch1, 1sc into that (ch2 + 1dc) space of the previous round,
(ch7, 1sc into next ch5 space)* repeat 35 times around.
Join with ch3 + 1trc into first sc.



Round 13: ch1, 1sc into that (ch3 + 1trc) space of the previous round, ch2, (dc3tog, ch1, ch3picot, ch1)* repeat 3 times into next ch7 space, dc3tog into that same ch7 space, ch2, 1sc into next ch7 space,
(1sc into that same ch7 space, ch2, (dc3tog, ch1, ch3picot, ch1)* repeat 3 times into next ch7 space, dc3tog into that same ch7 space, ch2, 1sc into next ch7 space)* repeat 17 times around.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.




The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

Thank you!





©2019 KristinesCrochets 

Thursday 29 August 2019

Crochet Lacey Flower Doily Coaster - Free Pattern


Hi everyone! πŸ˜ƒ

Today i have a Lacey Flower Doily Coaster pattern to share with you. It is made in only 6 rounds using the cotton yarn in two different colors. You just can keep it all the same color.
If you can crochet in the round and know how to work single, double and treble crochet, you are good to go.

You will find the written pattern and video tutorial below.

Have a wonderful day and happy crocheting!πŸ™‚

You can also purchase the ad free printable PDF version of this pattern on my ETSY or RAVELRY





Video Tutorial Here:

Written Pattern:


Size: The coaster measures approx. 17 cm (6.7 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate.

Materials Used:

  • Sport weight mercerized cotton yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Madame Tricote Paris Camilla yarn in the colorways 5309 and 4917. 13 grams of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):
st. - stitch
ch - chain
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet
trc2(3)tog - 2 or 3 treble crochet closed together

()* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.



Instructions:


Start with ch8, join with a sl st. into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: ch1, 18sc into the ring.Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), 1dc into same st., 2dc into each st. around. (36sts)
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 3: ch4 (counts as a trc), trc2tog over next 2 sts, ch7,
(trc3tog over next 3 sts, ch7)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the trc2tog.

Round 4: 2 sl sts into next ch7 space, ch3 (counts as a dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) into that same ch7 space,
((3dc, ch3, 3dc) into next ch7 space)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off. (Skip this step when continuing with the same yarn)!



Join the new yarn to any of ch3 spaces of Round 4. I joined the yarn with a simple knot. 
Orcontinue with the same yarn by working sl st. into next 2 sts and sl st. into next ch3 space.

Round 5: ch3 (counts as a dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) into that same ch3 space, ch1,
((3dc, ch3, 3dc) into next ch3 space, ch1)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

Round 6: ch1, 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 2 sts, (1sc, ch3, 1sc, ch5, 1sc, ch3, 1sc) into next ch3 space, 1sc into next 3 sts, 1sc into next ch1 space,
(1sc into next 3 sts, (1sc, ch3, 1sc, ch5, 1sc, ch3, 1sc) into next ch3 space, 1sc into next 3 sts, 1sc into next ch1 space)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends. 







The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

Thank you!



©2019 KristinesCrochets

Saturday 24 August 2019

Charming Shells Doily - Free Crochet Pattern



Hello everyone! πŸ™‚
I am very excited to introduce you to the Charming Shells Doily crochet pattern. This is definitely one of my favorites.πŸ₯°
This pattern is suitable for those who are familiar with the basic stitches.

If you'd like to learn how to crochet this doily just follow the instructions and video tutorial below.

Hope you enjoy!

Happy crocheting!😊


You can also purchase the ad free printable PDF version of this pattern on my ETSY or RAVELRY

Video Tutorial Here:



Written Pattern:

Size: The doily measures approx. 28 cm (11 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Materials Used:




  • Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Nako Fiore 25% linen, 35% cotton, 40% bamboo yarn in the colorway 11526 (Pink Coral). 24 grams of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.



  • Abbreviations (US terms):

    st. - stitch
    ch - chain
    sl st. - slip stitch
    sc - single crochet
    hdc - half double crochet
    dc - double crochet
    trc - treble crochet 

    ch3picot -  ch3, insert the hook into first ch (into 3rd ch from the hook), yarn over, pull the yarn through all loops on hook. 

    ()* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.




    Instructions:

    Start with ch6, join with a sl st. into first ch to form a ring. 
    Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) ring.

    Round 1: ch3 (counts as a dc), 23dc into the ring. 
    Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

    Round 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch1,
    (1dc into next st., ch1)* repeat 23 times around. 
    Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.


    Round 3: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch2,
    (skip ch1, 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 23 times around. 

    Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.

    Round 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch3,
    (skip ch2, 1dc into next st., ch3)* repeat 23 times around. 
    Join with a sl st. on top of the ch3.


    Round 5: ch3 (counts as a dc), 
    (ch3, skip ch3, 1dc into next st.)* repeat 23 times around.
    Join with ch1 + 1hdc on top of the ch3.

    Round 6: ch1, 1sc into that (ch1 + 1hdc) space of the previous round, 4dc into next ch3 space, ch1, 4dc into that same ch3 space,
    (1sc into next ch3 space, 4dc into next ch3 space, ch1, 4dc into that same ch3 space)* repeat 11 times around. 
    Join with a sl st. into first sc.

    Round 7: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch3, 1dc into same st., ch5, 1sc into next ch1 space,
    (ch5, skip 4 sts, 1dc into next st., ch3, 1dc into that same st., ch5, 1sc into next ch1 space)* repeat 11 times around. 
    Join with ch2 + 1dc on top of the ch3.

    Round 8: ch1, 1sc into that (ch2 + 1dc) space of the previous round, 4dc into next ch3 space, ch1, 4dc into that same ch3 space, 1sc into next ch5 space,
    (ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, 4dc into next ch3 space, ch1, 4dc into that same ch3 space, 1sc into next ch5 space)* repeat 11 times around. 
    Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc.

    Round 9: ch3 (counts as a dc), ch3, 1dc into same st., ch5, 1sc into next ch1 space,
    (ch5, 1dc into 3rd ch of next ch5, ch3, 1dc into same ch st., ch5, 1sc into next ch1 space)* repeat 11 times around. 
    Join with ch2 + 1dc on top of the ch3.

    Round 10: ch1, 1sc into that (ch2 + 1dc) space of the previous round, 10trc into next ch3 space, 1sc into next ch5 space,
    (ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, 10trc into next ch3 space, 1sc into next ch5 space)* repeat 11 times around. 
    Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc.

    Round 11: ch1, 1sc into that (ch2 + 1dc) space of the previous round, ch5, skip 2 sts, 1sc into next st., ch4, skip 1 st., 1sc into next st., ch3, ch3picot, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc into next st., ch4, skip 1 st., 1sc into next st., ch5,
    (1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, skip 2 sts, 1sc into next st., ch4, skip 1 st., 1sc into next st., ch3, ch3picot, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc into next st., ch4, skip 1 st., 1sc into next st., ch5)* repeat 11 times around. 
    Join with a sl st. into first sc.


    Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.


    The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
    Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
    Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

    Thank you!






    ©2019 KristinesCrochets 

    Simple & Elegant Triangle Shawl - Free Crochet Pattern

    Hi Everyone!πŸ™‚ Today I would like to introduce you to the  Simple & Elaegant Shawl .  This beautiful triangle shawl is worked from the t...