The Griddle Stitch, also known as the Cobble Stitch, is a simple stitch pattern that is perfect for beginners who are ready for some texture! All you need to know how to do is chain, single crochet, and double crochet. And of course count your stitches! Here's how to work the Griddle Stitch.
Almost every day I have someone ask me how to print the patterns that are here on Moogly. Using cut and paste can work, or trying to print the screen - but that can grab ads, comments, and all kinds of stuff that will waste paper and ink. There's a much simpler option - and it allows you to download them as PDFs too! It's the Print Friendly button, and here's how to use it.
It's nearly farmer's market season here in the Midwest US... well, once it finally stops snowing for real... and I can't wait! There's just something so much yummier about the fruits and veggies there. But you've gotta bring a bag! So here are 12 free crochet tote bag patterns ready to take to the market, from some of my favorite designers!
There's just something fun about decorating bathrooms. I think it might be the size, combined with the freedom to get a little crazy. After all, it's just one tiny room - why not make it interesting?! And coming up with stuff for the kids' bathroom has been a blast. A raindrop shower curtain and blue paint set the theme, and the Little Waves Crochet Rug was the first project to go in there - and now the Little Waves Crochet Towel Applique has joined the party!
Block #8! We're now a third of the way through the 2014 Moogly Afghan Crochet-a-Long, and it's been going swimmingly so far! Hundreds of squares have been made, and I've loved peeking at each one you've shared. If this is the first you've heard of the CAL, don't worry - it lasts til November, so there's still time to catch up! Start HERE to read how it works, and then get to crocheting! For those who've been following along so far, read on!
The Little Waves Stitch Pattern is featured in the free pattern for the Little Waves Crochet Rug - and another pattern coming very soon! So to help you make your own Little Waves items, here's the Little Waves Stitch Pattern video tutorial and crochet chart!
The change of seasons has inspired lots of fibery goodness over the last 2 weeks, and I'm so excited to get to share it all with you in Hookin On Hump Day! This link party runs on both My Merry Messy Life and Moogly - remember that an entry on one site shows up on both - and we both promote the featured projects on Facebook, G+, Pinterest, and more. You guys are the stars! It's one party with double the exposure for everyone who wants to share their best crochet, knitting, felting, and sewing projects! Here are the featured projects from the latest round of HOHD!
Flowers, bees, ladybugs, and now butterflies! The outdoors is calling me lately, and crochet is ready! Check out these 10 free butterfly crochet patterns - a reader request roundup!
Congratulations to Carrie B, winner of the Knitted Mitts & Mittens giveaway! 😀 Thank you so much to everyone who entered and spread the word! To purchase your own copy, see the links below the interview!
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Knitted Mitts & Mittens: 25 Fun and Fashionable Designs for Fingerless Gloves, Mittens, and Wrist Warmers
I've always wanted to give Lion Brand's Bonbons yarn packs a try. They're just so cute, with all the tiny colorful skeins of yarn! And I finally merged that idea, with my idea for a colorful little pouch with one of a "kiss clasp" metal frame. And the Bonbon Kisses Crochet Pouch was born!
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Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons come in lots of colors and styles, but I used the "Brights" pack, which has Light weight skeins - yarn symbol "3." Other packs have different weight yarns, so be sure to check the back of the bag! I used less than half of each skein, so you could easily make 2 Bonbon Kisses Crochet Pouches out of the one pack of yarns!
I purchased the frame at my local JoAnn Fabrics store (now closed, alas). I also found a gorgeous one on Amazon, linked below! They're sold in lots of craft stores too, so look for one that's approximately 3.3 inches to make your own Bonbon Kisses Crochet Pouch. And don't forget to Pin the image below!
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US - F, 3.75mm hook
1 pkg Lion Brand Bonbons in Brights (Light "3" yarn)
1 silver purse frame with kiss clasp, 3.3" wide
thread and sewing needle
Bonbon Kisses Crochet Pouch Tutorial
FSC - foundation single crochet
BLO/FLO - back/front loop only
This pattern switches back and forth between Rows and Rounds - this helps to indicate when you'll turn, and when you will join and continue working in the same direction. However, there are some sneaky turns in there to make the ruffles, so pay close attention - at that point you'll be working from the inside of the bag! Only turn when it says turn. Also, I suggest you weave in your ends as you go - it'll get real tricky if you leave them for last.
Row 1: With Color A, FSC 16, turn. (16 sts)
Rows 2 - 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (16 sts)
Round 5: (In this round, you'll circle all around the rectangle you've made in Rows 1-4, so that they become the flat base of the pouch and you're ready to work in rounds.) Ch 1, sc in each st across, spin work clockwise and work 4 sc along the side, spin clockwise again and work a sc in the bottom of each fsc, spin once more and work 4 sc along last side. Join to first sc with a sl st. (40 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with a sl st.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with a sl st, turn. )
Round 8: Working into BLO, (the loops on the outside of the bag), ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with a sl st.
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *skip next st, dc 5 in the next st, skip next st,** sc in next st. Repeat from * 8 times, and repeat from * to ** once more. Join to first sc with a sl st. Break CA and finish off. (10 shells)
Round 10: With Color B, and working from the RS again, join with a sl st to an unworked loop from Round 7 that is on the side of the pouch, above a sc between two shells. Ch 1, sc in each loop around, join to first sc with a sl st. (40 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with a sl st.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with a sl st, turn.
Round 13: Working into BLO, ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with a sl st.
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *skip next st, dc 5 in the next st, skip next st,** sc in next st. Repeat from * 8 times, and repeat from * to ** once more. Join to first sc with a sl st. Break CB and finish off. (10 shells)
Rounds 15 - 19: With Color C, repeat Rounds 10 - 14.
Rounds 20 - 21: With Color D, repeat Rounds 10 - 11.
Round 22: Ch 1, *sc in 8 sts, sc2tog. Repeat from * 3 times, join to first sc with a sl st, sl st in the second st, turn. (36 sts)
Round 23: Working into BLO, ch 1, sc in sl st and next 15 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, sc in next 16 sts, sl st in last 2 sts, join to first sc with a sl st.
Round 24: Ch 1, *[sc in next st, skip next st, dc 5 in next st, skip next st] 4 times, sl st in next 2 sts. Repeat from * once. Join to first sc with a sl st. Break CD and finish off. (8 shells)
Row 25: With Color E, and working from the RS again, join with a sl st to an unworked loop from Round 22 that is on the right side of one set of 4 shells. (Count out from the center, between second and third shell, to 8 sts out - the flaps will be 16 sts wide.) Ch 1, sc in same loop and next 15 loops, turn. (16 sts)
Row 26: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 27: Working in FLO, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 28: Ch 1, [sc in next st, skip next st, dc 5 in next st, skip next st] 3 times, sc in next st, skip next st, dc 5 in next st, sc in last st. Break CE and finish off. (4 shells)
Row 29: With Color F, join with a sl st to second unworked loop of Row 26, sc in same st and next 13 sts, turn. (First and last unworked loops remain unworked.) (14 sts)
Row 30: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 31: Working in FLO, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 32: Ch 1, sc in first st, skip next st, dc 5 in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st, dc 3 in next st, dc 2 in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st, dc 5 in next st, skip next st, sc in last st. Break CF and finish off. (3 shells)
Row 33: With Color G, join with a sl st to first unworked loop of Row 30, ch 1, sc in each loop across, turn. (14 sts)
Rows 34 - 36: Repeat Rows 30 - 32, break CG and finish off (3 shells)
Row 37: With Color H, join with a sl st to second unworked loop of Row 35, sc in same st and next 11 sts, turn. (12 sts)
Rows 38 - 39: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of Row 39, break Color H and finish off.
Repeat Rows 25 - 39 on other side before proceeding with the edging.
Round 1: With Color H, sc all around opening, working a sc2tog over the unworked sts between the flaps (from Round 24) on each side. Join with a sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first sc. Break yarn and finish off.
Get the pouch wet with cool water. Carefully press out excess water with a clean towel, making sure all ruffles are pointing down. Stuff pouch with a plastic bag (a plastic grocery bag works great!) and shape. Let dry.
This was a new one for me, so I had to look up a tutorial! I found a great one at Craft Couture by T.C - very helpful! I used a sparkly metallic thread, but you can use the thread color that works for you! Start in the middle, and stretch the flaps a bit to fill the frame as you sew them in.
And that's all there is to it! I hope you've enjoyed the pattern for the Bonbon Kisses Crochet Pouch - it was a lot of fun to make, and it's perfect on it's own or stuffed with little goodies. Have a great day!
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Chainless stitches are a fabulous option to replace the chain 3 or 4 that is usually used when starting a new row! The Chainless Starting Double Crochet tutorial demonstrated how to replace double crochets with a chainless version, and I've also demonstrated how to use the Chainless Starting Double Crochet in the Round and in the Magic Ring (click any of those to view their tutorials). But I got lots of questions on how to do it treble style! So here's how to crochet the Chainless Starting Treble Crochet stitch.
Rain rain go away... until I make you in crochet! It's the rainy, wet, blechy season here - a necessary evil on the way to spring. In fact it's windy and raining as I write this! It's the May Flowers we want, but the April Showers we must endure first. Luckily there are rainbows, soft and fluffy clouds, and sweet little raindrops to keep our hooks happy! Here are 10 free crochet patterns inspired by the rain and clouds!
Sara from My Merry Messy Life (link party co-hostess extraordinaire!) approached me and several other crochet bloggers and designers recently about joining forces in a crochet-a-long for charity - so of course I said yes! The Crochet for Cancer Crochet-a-Long is a wonderful opportunity to use crochet as a force of good, and to make it extra exciting, Red Heart Yarn has donated a lovely prize package for one super quick crocheter! Read on for details!
It's the change of seasons, and sudden shifts in temperature are guaranteed! A wrap is just the thing - easier to put on and take off than a sweater, and a lot easier to lug around than a blanket! There are so many great patterns, so to narrow it down, I've decided today is all about rectangles. So here are 10 free rectangular wrap crochet patterns!
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While I was making the Big Bold Chevron Curtain I kept thinking, "I want a blanket just like this!" Well I had to finish the curtain first... for reasons... but once that was done I finally got to start on the Big Bold Chevron Blanket!
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The open mesh of this pattern is absolutely perfect for cool spring days and summer nights, when you need a little something - but a regular blanket is way too much. Plus it works up fast fast fast, and uses hardly any yardage compared to similar sized blankets! I made the throw size, and used less than 4 skeins of Red Heart With Love! So with no further ado, here's the Big Bold Chevron Blanket!
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US – K, 6.5mm hook- Furls Crochet
245 - 4620 yds Red Heart With Love (Aran/"4"/UL:10-12 ply)
Shown in 2 colors (equal amounts of both colors)
Gauge: 14 sts = 4"; each stripe is 3.47" thick
Stitch Multiple: multiple of 19 plus 5 (see below for sizing)
(All measurements and yardage are approximate, your measurements may vary. Yardage totals listed are for all colors combined.)
Tr2tog over 4 ch: Work a tr in the next st, until there are 2 loops left on the hook, skip 2 ch, work tr in the next ch until there are 3 loops left on the hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops
Row 1: With Color A, ch number for size desired (see chart above). Tr in 6th ch from hook, *[ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch] 3 times, ch 1, skip 1 ch, in next ch work (tr, ch 3, trc), [ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch] 3 times, ch 1, skip 1 ch**, tr2tog over next 4 ch. Repeat from * until 18 ch remain, then repeat from * to ** once. Work tr2tog over last 3 ch, skipping the second ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1st st), tr in next st, *[ch 1, skip ch, tr in next st] 3 times, ch 1, in ch-3 sp work (tr, ch 3, tr), [ch 1, skip ch, tr in next st] 3 times, ch 1, skip ch**, tr2tog over 3 sts, skipping the tr2tog from previous row (in the center). Repeat from * to last chevron section, then repeat from * to ** once. Work tr2tog over last 3 sts, working the second half into the top of the turning ch. Turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2, finishing last stitch with Color B. Break Color A.
Row 4 – 6: With Color B, repeat Row 2 finishing last st of Row 6 with Color A. Break Color B.
Row 7 – 9: With Color A, repeat Row 2, finishing last st of Row 9 with Color B. Break Color A.
Rows 10 – End (see chart above for final row count): Repeat in pattern, changing colors every 3 rows (3 rows equal 1 stripe). Break yarn and weave in ends, being careful to weave in each color into the same color yarn along the sides of the rows.
You can add any edging you like - I used a simple single crochet all the way around. I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I have! I can't wait to use it by the fire pit this summer!
Can you believe it's time for Block #7 already?! I know a bunch of you have been waiting patiently (or impatiently lol) for the latest pattern to be announced. But if this is the first you've heard of the CAL, don't worry - it lasts til November, so there's still time to join in! Start HERE to read how it works, and then get to crocheting! For those who've been following along so far, read on!
The Big Bold Chevron Curtains (click HERE for the free pattern!) are a popular project on Moogly - and I've got more projects in the works with this stitch pattern too! However, like many chevron patterns, this one can get a little confusing. So here's a video tutorial and chart to help walk you through the Big Bold Chevron Stitch!
It's time for another round of Hookin On Hump Day! Spring has sprung, but that hasn't slowed down the fiber arts goodness! This link party runs on both My Merry Messy Life and Moogly - remember that an entry on one site shows up on both - and we both promote the featured projects on Facebook, G+, Pinterest, and more. You guys are the stars! It's one party with double the exposure for everyone who wants to share their best crochet, knitting, felting, and sewing projects! Here are the featured projects from the latest round of HOHD!
Some say ladybugs are lucky... and if they're crocheters, it's their lucky day! Because I've rounded up 10 free ladybug crochet patterns to share with you today!
Purses and handbags - when did you start carrying one? Odds are, you don't leave home without it - and feel a little naked if you do! But you don't have to always carry the same one - you can crochet one for every occasion! Here are 10 free purse crochet patterns to get you started.
I've been wanting to design a crochet rug for ages, and having just moved, I finally knew just what I wanted to make! Inspired by the ocean-themed children's bathroom in our new home, I'm proud to present the Little Waves Crochet Rug!
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The Little Waves Crochet Rug features double thick V stitches and front post stitches to create little waves across the fabric. I used oceanic colors - blues, green, white - to create a rug to go with the raindrop shower curtain (and some other future projects!), but you can make this pattern in any colors you like. And I think it would look fantastic in any room of the house! Remember though, if you're using it on a non-carpeted floor, to use something to make it non-slip. Click HERE for some ideas on how to make your own rug non-slip.
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US - I, 5.5mm hook
1125 total yds Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (Aran; 207 yards (189 meters); 100 grams (3.53 ounces) per skein) in 5 colors (225 yds each), as shown:
Color A Turquoise
Color B Seaspray
Color C Lake
Color D Lime
Color E Snow
Finished Size: 22" wide x 38" long
Little Waves Stitch Pattern and Crochet Symbol Chart
CSDC - chainless starting double crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
STDC - standing double crochet
Matching Little Waves Towel Applique
Row 1: With Color A, ch 93, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, *skip 2 chs, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 2) in next ch, skip 2 chs, dc in next 3 chs. Repeat from * to end, turn. (91 sts)
Row 2 - 6: Ch 3 (or CSDC), fpdc in next 2 sts, *skip 2 sts, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 2) in ch sp, skip 2 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with dc in last st, turn. Break Color A. (91 sts)
Row 7: With Color B, join with a sl st to first st and ch 3 (or STDC - either choice counts as first st), fpdc in next 2 sts, *skip 2 sts, (dc 2, ch 1, dc 2) in ch sp, skip 2 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * to end, turn. (91 sts)
Row 8 - 12: Repeat Rows 2 - 6, break Color B.
Row 13: With Color C, repeat Row 7.
Row 14 - 18: Repeat Rows 2 - 6, break Color C.
Row 19: With Color D, repeat Row 7.
Row 20 - 24: Repeat Rows 2 - 6, break Color D.
Row 25: With Color E, repeat Row 7.
Row 26 - 30: Repeat Rows 2 - 6, break Color E.
Row 31 - 90: Repeat pattern as above, changing colors every 6 rows. After Row 91, do NOT break Color E.
Row 91: Ch 1, sc in 1st 3 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in ch sp, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * to end. Break yarn and weave in ends.
And that's the Little Waves Crochet Rug! I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I have! I'll be trying dimensional paint applied to the underside of the rug as a non-slip aid this time - and I have more fun home decor patterns in the works!
Congratulations to Mark Daniel, winner of the Lion Brand and Moogly Spring Celebration Giveaway! Thank you to all who entered, and thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for sponsoring this giveaway!
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It's finally officially Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, so Lion Brand and I are super happy to bring you the Spring Celebration Giveaway to celebrate! Warm weather crochet is perfect with the yarns they've chosen to share!
Spring has sprung, and soon the green leaves, colorful flowers, and warm breezes will return. And with them, all things that buzz and whizz! Bees are so important for life here on this green planet, and they've inspired numerous crochet patterns. So here are 10 beautiful honey and bee crochet patterns to get your hook buzzing!
It's time for the monthly designer showcase! Once a month have one of my favorite designers share a bit about themselves, and then I follow it up by sharing my 5 favorite free patterns that they’ve designed! This month I'm honored to have Kara Gunza, blogger, designer, and award winning photographer at Petals to Picots!
The Big Bold Chevron Curtain pattern almost ended up with the name "Emergency Chevrons," because they were the answer to a little emergency I discovered when we first moved into this house...
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The window in the primary bath faces the neighbor's house. And while the bottom half of the window came covered in privacy window film, the top half was clear as can be - and Geoff and I are both significantly taller than the previous owners! Yikes! The Big Bold Chevron Curtain was the answer!
A little bit of stash from leftover projects was all I needed to whip up this lacy chevron curtain - add a tension rod and done! It's nice and open so that the light comes in, but the bold lines obscure the view of any looky-loos.
And I just love the grey and white chevrons! I'm not in love with the green paint color, but we're still unpacking - painting is a bit down on the moving to do list. But this curtain and color scheme will be sure to work well with any future remodeling!
If you're looking for a longer curtain, it's easy to just keep adding rows in the pattern... all the way to the floor if you like! If your window is a lot wider, make 2 and they'll open like traditional panel curtains. The Big Bold Chevron Curtain is the perfect crochet curtain pattern for the bath, bedroom, kitchen, living room - any room of the house! And I've got some coordinating patterns using this stitch coming soon too! So excited!
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US - K, 6.5mm hook
375 yds total Red Heart With Love in 2 (or more) colors (Color A: 215 yds; Color B: 160 yds)
Size (hung): 36" wide x 26" long (shown hung on a 27" wide window)
To make wider or narrower, add or subtract a multiple of 19 sts.
Tr2tog over 4 ch: Work a tr in the next st, until there are 2 loops left on the hook, skip 2 ch, work tr in the next ch until there are 3 loops left on the hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops
Row 1: With Color A, ch 138. Tr in 6th ch from hook, *[ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch] 3 times, ch 1, skip 1 ch, in next ch work (tr, ch 3, tr), [ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch] 3 times, ch 1, skip 1 ch**, tr2tog over next 4 ch. Repeat from * 5 times, then repeat from * to ** once. Work tr2tog over last 3 ch, skipping the second ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1st st), tr in next st, *[ch 1, skip ch, tr in next st] 3 times, ch 1, in ch-3 sp work (tr, ch 3, tr), [ch 1, skip ch, tr in next st] 3 times, ch 1, skip ch**, tr2tog over 3 sts, skipping the tr2tog from previous row (in the center). Repeat from * 5 times, then repeat from * to ** once. Work tr2tog over last 3 sts, working the second half into the top of the turning ch. Turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2, finishing last stitch with Color B. Break Color A.
Row 4 - 6: With Color B, repeat Row 2 finishing last st of Row 6 with Color A. Break Color B.
Row 7 - 9: With Color A, repeat Row 2, finishing last st of Row 9 with Color B. Break Color A.
Rows 10 - 21: Repeat in pattern, changing colors every 3 rows. Break yarn and weave in ends, being careful to weave in each color into the same color yarn along the sides of the rows. Hang and enjoy!
And now my emergency curtain is up! Best of all, Geoff and I both love it, and it's gone from emergency to permanent bathroom fixture. I hope you like it too!
It's time for Block #6 of the Moogly Afghan CAL for 2014! If this is the first you've heard of the CAL, don't worry - it lasts til November, so there's still time to join in! Start HERE to read how it works, and then get to crocheting! For those who've been following along so far, read on!
The Vintage Wobble Afghan pattern debuted last fall, and it was a very special pattern to share - be sure to read the story behind this great stitch HERE! And one of the many awesome things about this pattern is that it's a one row repeat! All the variation is in the colors, so it's super easy to memorize, and it makes a fantastic stitch buster. However, the stitch placement on that one row can be a little tricky... so at your request, here's a tutorial for how to crochet the Vintage Wobble Afghan!
It's time for another round of Hookin On Hump Day! The sun may be returning to our shores at last, but the crafting is still going strong, and the link party run on both My Merry Messy Life and Moogly is still humming! Remember that an entry on one site shows up on both - and we both promote the featured projects on Facebook, G+, Pinterest, and more. You guys are the stars! It's one party with double the exposure for everyone who wants to share their best crochet, knitting, felting, and sewing projects! Here are the featured projects from the latest round of HOHD!
Today has been an exciting day - my new washer and dryer have finally arrived! Since we moved over a week ago, we haven't had laundry equipment, and have had to run back and forth between houses, doing one load at a time. But no more! To celebrate, here are pics of my new laundry room... and a few free patterns to help you clean up at your house!
But first the before... actually, the half way - when we moved in, there was a torn up cement patch and the walls were a mess. We were up late last night painting, putting down sticky tile, and putting coving around the base of the wall. We're pretty proud of it! It's a humble laundry closet, but it's ours.
Berets come and go on the style scene, but they'll always be a great option, and fun to crochet! Here are 10 free beret crochet patterns to inspire you!
Berets are traditionally soft, flat caps with a wide round top and a tight brim... a lot like slouch hats, but the shape comes from the diameter of the crown instead of the length worked evenly.
And beret crochet patterns seem particularly well suited to Spring - a little jaunty, a little lighthearted, still cozy but not so warm as a winter beanie. So as the sun starts shining and temps start rising, here are some freebies I think you'll love!
Click on the name of the patterns that you like to go to their pattern pages!
Phannie - by Phoebe Gaughan, on Berroco: This pattern is a perennial favorite! Perfect post stitches make this radiant beret pattern fun to crochet.
Bridgette Beret - by Red Heart Design Team, on Yarnspirations: The granny stitch in beret form!
Twizzler - by Charlotte Yue, on Ravelry: This pattern is no longer available.
Wave Stitch Beret - by Patons, on Yarnspirations: So nautical!
Hip Hip Beret! by Ellen Gormley, on Ravelry: This pattern is no longer available.
Spring Grass Beret - by Quince Tart, on Yarn and Spices: Lovely in laceweight - perfect for warm days to come! You might want to bump up a hook size or so - this designer tells me she crochets very loosely.
À Là Crème Newborn Beret - by Brandi Reis, on Green House on Broadway, via the Internet Archive: This one just for babies - and is too too cute! Precious!
Inspired by Taylor - by Kathy Lashley, on ELK Studio - Handcrafted Crochet Designs: This lovely crochet hat pattern popped up on Hookin On Hump Day a while back - so pretty!
Marguerite Beret - by Tammy Bailey, on Ravelry: I love the start stitch here - and how customizable this pattern is!
Big Button Beret - by Olivia Rainsford, on The Adventures of the Gingerbread Lady: Self-striping sock yarn makes this beret stand out from the crowd!
I can't believe I didn't find a single "Raspberry Beret"! But red is certainly a popular crochet beret pattern color! I hope you've enjoyed this roundup - and some Springtime sunshine!
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The Loopy Love Blanket was last week's free crochet pattern, and it includes 7 sizes. This week I'm sharing the Loopy Love Hat, which comes in 5 sizes to fit newborns to adults!
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The Loopy Love Hat uses the same stitches as the Loopy Love Blanket, but working in the round without turning - this creates a lovely swirling effect! If you prefer a more exact match then you can turn after joining every round. After making the baby size blanket I had more than enough to make the baby/toddler size hat (though it was cutting it close on the color I used for the blanket edging). So there should be enough left over to make the smaller newborn size hat as well.
You might be able to squeak out the child size with the leftovers too, as long as you use the blanket edging color as the least used color in the hat. If you've got the yardage to spare and prefer a slouchier hat, just add more rows in the section where you're working evenly!
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US - I, 5.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
US - H, 5.0mm hook (used for brim only)
80 - 150 yds Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (Sport/Light “3″ weight yarn)
3 colors ( in Robin, Taffy, and Rosie shown)
SIZES: Newborn (12-14"); Baby/Toddler (14-17"); Child (17-20"); Teen/Small Adult (20-22"); Large Adult (22-24") - be sure to scroll down to the instructions for the size you wish to make!
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet (optional)
Fpdc - Front post double crochet & Bpdc - Back post double crochet
Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties
Loopy Love Bigger Baby Booties
Newborn Instructions
Round 1: With larger hook and Color A, make a magic circle and work 6 sc in the ring, join with a sl st in the first st to work in the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (3 ch-3 loops)
Round 3: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in each loop around, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (6 ch-3 loops)
Round 4: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in first loop, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop, [sc, ch3, dc] twice in next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (9 ch-3 loops)
Round 5: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 2 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 2 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (12 ch-3 loops)
Round 6: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 3 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 3 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (15 ch-3 loops)
Round 7 - 13: Alternating through all colors in set pattern, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in same loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in first ch-3 loop of the round. (15 ch-3 loops)
Round 14: With smaller hook and next color in pattern, ch 3 (or CSDC) (counts as dc), 2 dc in first loop, *3 dc in next loop. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of ch 3 or CSDC. (46 sts)
Round 15 - 16: (Continuing with smaller hook and same color as previous round.) Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first fpdc. (46 sts) Break yarn and weave in ends.
Baby/Toddler Instructions
Round 1: With Color A, make a magic circle and work 6 sc in the ring, join with a sl st in the first st to work in the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (3 ch-3 loops)
Round 3: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in each loop around, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (6 ch-3 loops)
Round 4: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in first loop, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop, [sc, ch3, dc] twice in next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (9 ch-3 loops)
Round 5: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 2 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 2 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (12 ch-3 loops)
Round 6: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 3 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 3 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (15 ch-3 loops)
Round 7: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 4 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 4 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (18 ch-3 loops)
Round 8 - 15: Alternating through all colors in set pattern, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] once in each loop around. Join with a sl st in first ch-loop of the round. (18 ch-3 loops)
Round 16: With smaller hook and next color in pattern, ch 3 (or CSDC) (counts as dc), 2 dc in first loop, *3 dc in next loop. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of ch 3 or CSDC. (54 sts)
Round 17 - 18: (Continuing with smaller hook and same color as previous round.) Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first fpdc. (54 sts) Break yarn and weave in ends.
Child Instructions
Round 1: With Color A, make a magic circle and work 6 sc in the ring, join with a sl st in the first st to work in the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (3 ch-3 loops)
Round 3: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in each loop around, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (6 ch-3 loops)
Round 4: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in first loop, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop, [sc, ch3, dc] twice in next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (9 ch-3 loops)
Round 5: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 2 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 2 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (12 ch-3 loops)
Round 6: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 3 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 3 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (15 ch-3 loops)
Round 7: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 4 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 4 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (18 ch-3 loops)
Round 8: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 5 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 5 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (21 ch-3 loops)
Round 9 - 17: Alternating through all colors in set pattern, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] once in each loop around. Join with a sl st in first ch-loop of the round. (21 ch-3 loops)
Round 18: With smaller hook and next color in pattern, ch 3 (or CSDC) (counts as dc), 2 dc in first loop, 3 dc in each of next 5 loops, 2dc in the next loop. *3 dc in next 6 loops, 2 dc in next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in top of ch 3 or CSDC. (60 sts)
Round 19 - 20: (Continuing with smaller hook and same color as previous round.) Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first fpdc. (60 sts) Break yarn and weave in ends.
Teen/Small Adult Instructions
Round 1: With Color A, make a magic circle and work 6 sc in the ring, join with a sl st in the first st to work in the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (3 ch-3 loops)
Round 3: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in each loop around, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (6 ch-3 loops)
Round 4: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in first loop, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop, [sc, ch3, dc] twice in next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (9 ch-3 loops)
Round 5: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 2 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 2 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (12 ch-3 loops)
Round 6: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 3 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 3 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (15 ch-3 loops)
Round 7: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 4 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 4 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (18 ch-3 loops)
Round 8: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 5 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 5 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (21 ch-3 loops)
Round 9: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 6 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 6 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (24 ch-3 loops)
Round 10 - 19: Alternating through all colors in set pattern, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] once in each loop around. Join with a sl st in first ch-loop of the round. (24 ch-3 loops)
Round 20: With smaller hook and next color in pattern, ch 3 (or CSDC) (counts as dc), 2 dc in first loop, 3 dc in next loop, 2 dc in the next loop. *3 dc in next 2 loops, 2 dc in next loop. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of ch 3 or CSDC. (64 sts)
Round 21 - 23: (Continuing with smaller hook and same color as previous round.) Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first fpdc. (64 sts) Break yarn and weave in ends.
Large Adult Instructions
Round 1: With Color A, make a magic circle and work 6 sc in the ring, join with a sl st in the first st to work in the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, dc in same st as previous st, skip next st. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (3 ch-3 loops)
Round 3: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in each loop around, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (6 ch-3 loops)
Round 4: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in first loop, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop, [sc, ch3, dc] twice in next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (9 ch-3 loops)
Round 5: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 2 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 2 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (12 ch-3 loops)
Round 6: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 3 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 3 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (15 ch-3 loops)
Round 7: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 4 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 4 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (18 ch-3 loops)
Round 8: With Color A, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 5 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 5 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (21 ch-3 loops)
Round 9: With Color B, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 6 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 6 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (24 ch-3 loops)
Round 10: With Color C, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] in the first 7 loops, [sc. ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. *[Sc, ch 3, dc] in each of the next 7 loops, [sc, ch 3, dc] twice in the next loop. Repeat from * once, join with a sl st in the first ch-3 loop of the round. (27 ch-3 loops)
Round 11 - 21: Alternating through all colors in set pattern, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, dc] once in each loop around. Join with a sl st in first ch-loop of the round. (27 ch-3 loops)
Round 22: With smaller hook and next color in pattern, ch 3 (or CSDC) (counts as dc), 2 dc in first loop, *2 dc in next loop, 3 dc in next loop. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of ch 3 or CSDC. (68 sts)
Round 23 - 25: (Continuing with smaller hook and same color as previous round.) Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first fpdc. (68 sts) Break yarn and weave in ends.
Thank you to Red Heart Yarns for sponsoring the yarn for this hat! Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details.
The Moogly Afghan Crochet-a-Long is featuring 24 amazing afghan square patterns between January and November of this year - a new one every 2 weeks. It's just enough to make a 4' x 6' throw! But that means lots of lovely blocks ended up being left out. However! If you want a larger blanket without repeating squares, or if you don't like one of my picks and would like a substitute, then you're in luck - because I've put together a list of gorgeous and free squares that didn't make it into the CAL! You can pick any of these 10 free afghan squares patterns without worrying that it will pop up later in the year.
The Loopy Love Blanket is a fun pattern, and it's easy enough for any level crocheter! The written pattern makes it seem a bit more complicated than it is, and not everyone can read written patterns - so tutorial requests were immediate! Presenting the Loopy Love Blanket Tutorial!
'Tis the season for bouncing baby lambs! Of course, as yarn lovers, it's always a good time to talk about the fleecy, wonderful sheep! So here are 10 free crochet sheep patterns! (Now updated with even more sheepy crafts!)
It's March, and the stores here are filled with "Kiss Me I'm Irish" paraphernalia! But why buy cheap plastic when you can make a handcrafted item that lasts? Here are 10 free St. Patrick's Day crochet patterns filled with the luck of the Irish!
The Loopy Love Blanket is so fun to make! The pattern is easy to memorize, the stitches just fly by, and the end result looks way more complicated than it should. And in 3 colors, you can change colors every row and never have to cut the yarn!
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I made this pattern in the baby size, and that's how the pattern is written out. But I've listed several other common sizes for you to choose from - the only differences are the number of starting chains and the number of loops in each row! (And of course how much yarn it takes.) This stitch pattern is so fun, I have other projects in mind for it too!
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US - I, 5.5mm hook - Furls
Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby Yarn (DK/Light "3") - see below for yardage
This yarn has been discontinued - I recommend Bernat Softee Baby as a substitute!
Gauge: 5 ch-3 loops x 9 rows = 4" in pattern
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Memorial Blanket/Afghan Square (12″ x 12″) – 185 yds; Ch 47; 27 Rows (15 ch-3 loops)
Preemie/Lovie (20″ x 20″) – 515 yds; Ch 77; 45 Rows (25 ch-3 loops)
Baby Blanket (Shown, 32″ x 36″) – 900 yds; Ch 122; 78 Rows (40 ch-3 loops)
Afghan/Throw (48″ x 68″) – 4180 yds; Ch 182; 153 Rows (60 ch-3 loops)
Twin Blanket (66″ x 90″) – 7610 yds; Ch 257; 204 Rows (85 ch-3 loops)
Queen Blanket (90″ x 100″) – 11,540 yds; Ch 347; 225 Rows (115 ch-3 loops)
King/Cal. King (110″ x 100″) – 14,100 yds; Ch 422; 225 Rows (140 ch-3 loops)
Loopy Love Newborn Baby Booties
Loopy Love Bigger Baby Booties
NOTE: To change colors for each row, finish the last stitch of the previous row with the new color. See this tutorial for details. By using 3 colors, you'll be able to carry the yarn up the sides, without breaking them - the floats will be covered by the edging.
Row 1: With Color A, ch 122. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, dc in same ch as previous st, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * to end, turn. (40 ch-3 loops)
Row 2: With Color B, ch 3 (or CSDC), sc in the next ch-3 loop, *ch 3, dc in the same ch-3 loop, sc in the next ch-3 loop. Repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with a ch 2, dc in the last sc, turn. (39 ch-3 loops, 1 ch-2 loop)
Row 3: With Color C, ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, dc in ch-2 loop, *[sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop. Repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with a sc in the top of the turning ch (or CSDC), turn. (40 ch-3 loops)
Rows 4 - 78: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, alternating through Colors A, B, and C. Break all yarns and weave in ends.
Edging: With Color of choice (B shown), join to 1st st of last round with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc 3 in each loop across. Ch 2, sc evenly down the side, being sure to cover floats. Then ch 2, sc across foundation chain, ch 2, sc evenly up the other side, sc 2. Join to first sc with a sl st and fasten off, or use the seamless join to finish.
Easy as can be, and such a great look! I hope you enjoy this free crochet blanket pattern - I can't wait to see the colors you choose!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarns for providing the materials for this pattern.
It's time for Block #5 of the Moogly Afghan CAL for 2014! If you're new to the Crochet-a-Long, don't worry, there's still plenty of time to join in! Just click HERE to read all about this CAL and how it works! All caught up? Then read on!
Welcome back to Hookin On Hump Day! It's finally almost Spring, and this fantastic bi-monthly link party run on both My Merry Messy Life and Moogly is still going strong! An entry on one site shows up on both - and we both promote the featured projects each round on our various social media outlets. And we love seeing what all you amazing blogger are up to, as we take turns picking the featured projects! One party, twice the promotion, lots of opportunity to see what's up in the worlds of crochet, knitting, and sewing! Here's the featured projects from the last round of HOHD!
It might not be the weather for a teddy bear picnic, but it's always time for a sweet and squishy hug! These 10 free crochet teddy bear (and teddy bear inspired) patterns will take you right back to childhood - and make wonderful gifts for the children you love!
I was holding onto this gorgeous skein of yarn from Yarn Baby LLC for ages, waiting for the perfect pattern to come to me - and for spring! Now it's ready, and I present the Splash of Spring Cowl!
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The Splash of Spring Cowl is made with a yummy hank of worsted weight merino and bamboo blend yarn from Yarn Baby LLC, in the Spring Splash colorway. It's SO soft, and the bamboo gives it gorgeous drape. Variegated yarns like this usually require simpler stitch patterns, and I think I found the perfect one for this lovely one skein project!
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US - I, 5.5mm hook
230 yds Worsted weight yarn, Splash of Spring by Yarn Baby LLC, 60% Merino/40% Bamboo shown
Gauge: 14 sts x 8 rows = 4" in pattern
Finished Size: 11" tall x 25" around
Custom Sizing: To make a larger cowl, add stitches in any multiple of 2.
FSC - Foundation Single Crochet
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
This pattern is written with standard stitches, but for a cleaner look you can use the CSDC instead (tutorial link above). To replace the Ch 4 in Round 2, use a CSDC and ch 1, and to replace the Ch 3 in Round 3, use a CSDC. If you would prefer to avoid the FSC, you can ch 93, skip the first ch and sc in the remaining sts, and then join to work in the round.
Round 1: FSC 92, and being careful not to twist, join with a sl st in the first st to work in the round. (92 sts)
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip the next st, *dc in he next st, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in the first st of the round. (92 sts including chs)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the 1st st, skip the ch sp, *2 dc in the next st, skip the ch sp. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in the first st of the round. (92 sts)
Round 4 - 21: Repeat Rounds 2 - 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Ch1, sc in the 1st st, sc in the ch sp, *dc in the next st, dc in the ch sp. Repeat from * to end, break yarn and seamless join. (92 sts)
