Thursday 22 December 2022

Round Doily Placemat - Free Crochet Pattern



Hello Everyone! πŸ™‚ 
Today I have a Round Doily Placemat crochet pattern to share with you. All you need to start to make this is some yarn or thread in the color of your choice and a crochet hook.
If you'd like to learn how to crochet this doily, just follow the instructions and a video tutorial below. I hope you will like it and find it easy to follow.
Happy crocheting!😊


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.





Written Pattern:

Size: The doily measures approximately 
31 cm (12,2 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)

Materials Used:

  • Sport weight mercerized cotton yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Alize Bahar mercerised 100% cotton yarn in color 368 (camel).                    
       45 grams (117 metres approx.) 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./sts - stitch / stitches                            sp. - space
ch - chain                                                 sk - skip
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet
dc4(5)tog - 4 or 5 double crochet closed together

dc4tog – 4 double crochet closed together - (yarn over, insert the hook into indicated ch space, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 4 times. Now you have 5 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. 
dc5tog – 5 double crochet closed together - (yarn over, insert the hook into indicated ch space, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 5 times. Now you have 6 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. 


( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.
[ ]* - 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. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) ring.

Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 15dc into ring.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.  
(16 dc sts)

Round 2: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1),
(1dc into next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into next ch1 sp., 1dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch1, 1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch1 sp., 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.


Round 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 5: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 6: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 7: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 8: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 9: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 6 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 10: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1hdc into same st., 1hdc into next 14 sts, 2hdc into next ch2 sp.,
(1hdc into next 15 sts, 2hdc into next ch2 sp.)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first hdc st.
(136 hdc sts)

Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st.,
(ch6, sk next 3 sts, 1sc into next st.)* repeat 33 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc st.

Round 12: ch2 (counts as 1dc of dc5tog), dc4tog into same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round,
(ch7, sk next st., dc5tog into next ch6 sp.)* repeat 33 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1trc into first dc4tog st.

Round 13: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same (ch2 + 1trc) space of previous round,
(ch7, sk next st., 1sc into next ch7 sp.)* repeat 33 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1trc into first sc st.

Round 14: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same (ch2 + 1trc) space of previous round, ch1, sk next st., [1trc, ch1]* repeat 6 times into next ch7 sp.,
(sk next st., 1sc into next ch7 sp., ch1, sk next st., [1trc, ch1]* repeat 6 times into next ch7 sp.)* repeat 16 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.


Round 15: sl st. into next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same ch1 sp., [ch4, sk next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp.]* repeat 6 times,
([sk next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp., ch4]* repeat 6 times, sk next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp.)* repeat 16 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.

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






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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.

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Monday 14 November 2022

Lace Snowflake Ornament - Free Crochet Pattern


Hello Everyone! πŸ™‚

Today I have the Lace Snowflake Ornament crochet pattern to share with you. It's made just in 4 rounds using a sport weight (#2) yarn and a  3mm crochet hook.
You can use them as decorations anywhere in your home, from Christmas trees to walls and windows. If you can crochet in the round and know how to work the basic crochet stitches, you are good to go.
Below you will find a video tutorial for the snowflake as well as the written instructions.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy crocheting!😊❄️❄️❄️


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.






Written Pattern:

Size: The snowflake measures approx. 14 cm (5,5'') in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials used:

  • Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Alize Bahar mercerised 100% cotton yarn. 7 grams (19 metres approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.


Abbreviations (US terms):

st. / sts - stitch / stitches
sp. / sps - space / spaces
ch - chain
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet

dc2(3)tog - 2 or 3 double crochet closed together -
(yarn over, insert the hook into indicated ch space, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 2(3) times. 
Now you have 3(4) loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3(4) loops.

ch3picot - ch3, insert your hook into the center of the base stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
ch4picot - ch4, insert your hook into 4th ch from hook, 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. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) loop.

Round 1: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1),
(1dc, ch1)* repeat 11 times into ring.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

Round 2: sl st. into next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same ch1 sp., ch4,
(skip next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp., ch4)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st. at the beginning of round.

Round 3: sl st. into next ch4 sp., ch2 (counts as 1dc of first dc3tog), dc2tog into same ch4 sp.,
(ch5, skip next st., dc3tog into next ch4 sp.)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1dc into first dc2tog st.

Round 4: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round, ch3, skip next st., (1dc, ch3picot, ch3, 1trc, ch2, ch4picot, ch2, 1trc, ch3, 1dc, ch3picot, ch3) into next ch5 sp.,
(skip next st., 1sc into next ch5 sp., ch3, skip next st., (1dc, ch3picot, ch3, 1trc, ch2, ch4picot, ch2, 1trc, ch3, 1dc, ch3picot, ch3) into next ch5 sp.)* repeat 5 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st. at the beginning of round.

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


Care :  Hand wash or machine wash (depends on the yarn you have used)
           Dry flat;
           Blocking and stiffening recommended.


Other Snowflake patterns you might like






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!






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Thursday 10 November 2022

Little House Ornament Crochet Pattern



Hi Everyone! πŸ™‚❄️

I have got a super cute Little House Ornament crochet pattern for you today. It's worked in back and forth rows using sport weight cotton yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook. There are so many ways you can use these little crochet houses - put on greeting cards an, use them as gift tags, use them as decorations anywhere in your home, from Christmas trees to Christmas dinner tables.

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

Hope you enjoy! 
Happy crocheting! 😊


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.








Written pattern:

Measurments:
Height without hanging loop - 11 cm (4,3'') tall.
Width - 6 cm (2,36'') at widest point.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials used:

  • Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Alize Bahar mercerised 100% cotton yarn. 5 grams (13 metres approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches
sp./sps - space / spaces
sl st. - slip stitch
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

dc2(3) cluster - 2 or 3 double crochet cluster stitch - 2 or 3 double crochet closed together - (yarn over, insert the hook into indicated st.(or ch space), yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 2(3) times. Now you have 3(4) loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3(4) loops.

()* - repeat the instructions between the brackets as directed.




Instructions:

Foundation chain: ch15



Row 1: 1dc into 3rd ch from hook and into each ch st. across. 
(13dc sts)

Row 2: ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1dc into first st., 1dc into next 3 sts, ch2, skip next 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch2, skip next 2 sts, 1dc into remaining 4 sts.
(9dc sts, 2 ch2 sps)

Row 3: ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1dc into first st., 1dc into next 3 sts, ch2, skip next ch2, 1dc into next st., ch2, skip next ch2, 1dc into remaining 4 sts.
(9dc sts, 2 ch2 sps)

Row 4: repeat Row 3.

Row 5: ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1dc into each st., 2dc into each ch2 sp. (13dc sts)

Row 6: ch2 (counts as 1dc of dc3 cluster), turn, dc2 cluster into first st., 
(ch1, skip next st., dc3 cluster into next st.)* repeat across. 
(7 dc3 clusters, 6 ch1 sps)

Row 7: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next ch1 sp., ch2 (counts as 1dc of dc3 cluster), dc2 cluster into same ch1 sp.,
(ch1, skip next st., dc3 cluster into next ch1 sp.)* repeat across. 
(6 dc3 clusters, 5 ch1 sps)

Row 8 - 11: repeat Row 7.



Row 8: (5 dc3 clusters, 4 ch1 sps)

Row 9: (4 dc3 clusters, 3 ch1 sps)

Row 10: (3 dc3 clusters, 2 ch1 sps)

Row 11: (2 dc3 clusters, 1 ch1 sp.)

Row 12: turn, skip first st., sl st. into next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same ch1 sp., to make the hanging loop - ch10, sl st. into base of sc st.

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


Care :  Hand wash or machine wash (depends on the yarn you have used)
           Dry flat;
           Blocking or steaming recommended;
           Spray with starch if needed.





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!






©2022 KristinesCrochets 


Crochet Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat - Free Pattern

Hello everyone!πŸ˜‰ Today I have the  Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat  crochet pattern to share with you.  It is made in only 16 rounds usi...