The Picot Stitch is a little decorative nub or loop that adds interest, and often texture, to crochet projects. It's often seen on the points of crochet snowflakes and doilies, and on the borders of blankets. It's also part several different stitch patterns.
There are two different ways to make the picot stitch, both of which I demonstrate in this video.
Is there anything more filled with hope and anticipation than a neat row of Christmas stockings? Hung on a mantle, dangling from a handy shelf, or laid under the tree, they're decoration, tradition, and a little bit of magic. This year you can upgrade from the fuzzy stockings with the glitter and glue, and create full sized handcrafted crochet Christmas stockings for each member of the family - even the pets! These free patterns will get those hooks moving, and a little big of magic happening! Now with updated links and more to choose from!
The shawl has made a huge comeback in fashion, worn both traditionally and "backwards" as a triangular scarf. There are many gorgeous patterns out now...and so many of them look like they'd take ages to make! While the end result is no doubt worth it, I know that sometimes you want (or need!) a project that works up fast fast fast. So today I've gathered together 10 free patterns for crochet shawls that take less than 450 yards of yarn to make - great for gift giving, and perfect when you want something special to wear to that holiday party, but don't have a lot of time to prepare!
I came up with these as part of another pattern, but I think some of you might just want to make tiny coconut appliques for other items - so here's the pattern on it's own! It's written for worsted weight yarn, but you can change the size easily by changing the yarn and hook size!
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With brown yarn, make Magic Circle. Work 9 hdc in ring, break yarn and use seamless join to finish off, leaving a long tail to sew each on later. Add dots as shown by making french knots with black yarn.
And that's all there is to that! Enjoy!
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Only 4 weeks til Christmas and Black Friday starts tomorrow! I know I’ve got lots of supplies I still need to buy, and lots of crafting I need to do! Here’s this weekend’s roundup of the sales, coupons, and deals happening at the big box craft stores, so we can all save money this week on yarn and all our other crafty supplies!
Many of these sales only last through the weekend, so be sure to click on the name of the store for current prices if you’re shopping next week!
Where do you shop for yarn online? Have you checked out the great yarn and classes deals on Craftsy? This weekend they're offering up to 75% off on yarn, and every order over $100 ships free. KnitPicks is advertising a Cyber Monday sale, so pop over there Monday morning starting at 6am if you like their yarn! What are your best tips and tricks to save money on yarn – especially around the holidays? Please share in the comments, and share this roundup with all your crafty friends – there’s plenty of savings to go around!
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Surface crochet is a great technique. It works in freeform crochet, tapestry crochet, and all sorts of patterns, from simple to complex. It's basically a way of working a line (or curve, or circle, etc) across the surface of a piece. It doesn't have to follow any predetermined line or pattern - you can go wherever you want with it. It's confusing to read about though - the first time I encountered it in a set of written instructions, all I could say was, "huh?" I figured it out eventually, but a video sure would have been easier. So without further ado...
When you're all done with your line, just break the yarn, pull the end up to the front or right side through the last loop, and use a tapestry or yarn needle to go back into the same hole and weave the end in on the wrong side.
Surface crochet can be a major part of a crochet project, or it can be just a tiny embellishment. It's perfect for adding color and interest when you don't want to add bulk or weight, and for outlining color changes to give them a smoother line. Once you try it and see how simple it is to do, I'm sure you'll find lots of ways to use this fun technique.
Have you made any projects using surface crochet before? What did you think? Are there any other techniques or stitches that you'd like to see a video tutorial for here at moogly? Let me know in the comments - I love to take requests!
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From what I've seen this fall, crochet cowls are THE gift to give and get for women this season. Perfect for any holiday gift giving or just for winter warmth and style, cowls are practical, cozy, and very on trend. Here are 10 free crochet cowl patterns to help you make that perfect present!
Can you believe how close the holidays are already?! Time to give thanks for quick projects! Crafting for the men in our lives can be tough, and investing the time and money to make a sweater isn't always realistic. So today I've gathered together 10 free patterns that make great crochet gifts for men - and depending on the yarn you use, they can all by made with just one skein!
Massage soap with the bumps and nubs on one side is lovely stuff. But what happens when you use soap? Within a few showers, those bumps are gone. What to do? Make the Pampering Massage Soap Saver!
The countdown is on - just 5 weeks until Christmas! I know I’ve got lots of supplies I still need to buy, and lots of crafting I need to do! Here’s this weekend’s roundup of the sales, coupons, and deals happening at the big box craft stores, so we can all save money this week on yarn and all our other crafty supplies!
Many of these sales only last through the weekend, so be sure to click on the name of the store for current prices if you’re shopping next week!
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The slip stitch is a handy little stitch to know. So quick and simple it's often overlooked when teaching someone to crochet! But it's very important, and there are many times when no other stitch will do. It closes up circles, it adds great edgings, it can join seams, it's the basis of surface crochet, and it gets you from point A to point B without cutting the yarn. Let's watch:
As you can see, it's like a chain worked into another row... or like a single crochet without the yarn over. So easy and quick! The slip stitch is used in the vast majority of patterns out there, so learning it is important - even if it's just to make the seamless join.
Another reason to take a closer look at slip stitches is the increasing popularity of slip stitch crochet. More than just a normal slip stitch, these slip stitches twist and bend and use the back loop and front loop only to create amazing new patterns and looks! I have only just begun to learn about this technique myself, but if you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out A Yarnified Life. David Burchall's site really lays out everything you can do with slip stitch crochet, featuring stitches, patterns and tutorials I've never seen anywhere else. David also has patterns for sale on Ravelry, and though they are crochet they look so much like knitting it's hard to believe! Which just goes to show - there's more than meets the eye in crochet. Even when it comes to the humble slip stitch!
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A while back I put together a roundup of Booties for Babies, but with the holidays coming, 'tis the season for crochet slippers for all! I've rounded up the cutest, coziest, and warmest slippers for men, women, teens and kids - and each and every one of these twenty crochet patterns is free!
Christmas garlands, buntings, pennants... whatever you call them, they're everywhere this year! Both classic and new, holiday garlands are a great way to decorate for the season. Wrapped around a tree, draped across a mantle or doorway, pinned to the curtains, or even in that proverbial hallway, garlands go everywhere. These 10 free crochet Christmas garland patterns are some of the best I've seen!
The Winter Sunrise Scarf is light, beautiful, and the perfect accessory for a chilly day. What could be cheerier at this dark and windy time of year? It's great for holiday gift giving, and works up in a flash.
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The Winter Sunrise Scarf proves I can't get enough of this cluster stitch pattern! The Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf featured this basic motif in a long repeating loop worked in the round, but I wanted to play with it in a more classic scarf. Classic, but not boring!
The finished crochet scarf pattern as written is about 6 inches wide and about 6 feet long, but as it's a scarf, gauge isn't terribly important - just work the pattern with the hook and yarn that give you the result you like.
To make it with just one skein of yarn, stop the first half when you're not quite halfway through the skein, then make the second half, leaving enough to work the sc edging.
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US - J, 6 mm hook
365 yds Caron Simply Soft (worsted/"4"/UK 10-12 ply)
Colorway Shown: Sunshine
Gauge swatch: Rows 1-4 = approximately 5.5" wide and 2.75" long
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HCL – Half Cluster = [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop loosely] twice (5 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 4 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
FCL – Full Cluster = [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop loosely] twice (5 loops on hook). In next st indicated [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loosely] twice (9 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 8 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
This scarf is made from the center out - first make one side, then break the yarn and rejoin at the original chain and make the other half. This creates a symmetrical finished scarf.
Row 1: Ch 20, turn. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook. [Skip 2 ch, dc 5 in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch] 3 times. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc 3 in the 1st st. Skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc and 1 sc, work HCL in next dc. [Ch 2 , FCL in same st as previous CL and next st] 4 times. Ch 2, HCL in same st as second leg of last FCL. Ch 1, skip 1 sc and 2 dc, sc in next dc. Skip 2 dc, dc 3 in the last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st. Skip 3 sts and 1 ch, HCL into top of HCL from previous row. [Ch 2, FCL into same st and next CL, skipping the 2 ch between them] 5 times. Ch 2, HCL in same st as second leg of last FCL. Skip 1 ch and 3 sts, sc in the last st. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st. Sc 1 in each st and sc 2 in each ch sp across. Turn. (21 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the 1st st. Skip 3 sc, dc 5 in next sc. [Skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip 2 sc, dc 5 in next sc] twice. Skip 3 sc, sc in the last sc. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2-5 14 times. (15 total motifs plus the scallops of Row 5. Break yarn and finish off.
Row 1: Join to the starting chain with a slip st. Ch 1 and sc in the first ch. [Skip 2 ch, dc 5 in next ch (in the same st as the other dc 5), skip 2 ch, sc in next ch] 3 times. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2-5 as written for the first end 15 times (30 total motifs with a scalloped Row 5 on each end. Do not break yarn.
Ch 1 and turn. Sc in each st of the end and evenly along the sides of the scarf, working 3 sc in each corner. Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off.
Block the scarf into shape using the appropriate method for your choice of yarns. For the Caron Simply Soft shown, I used the wet towel method, with a very gentle touch, giving the iron hardly any weight at all.
I hope you are enjoying the cluster stitches too, and like the Winter Sunrise Scarf as much as I do. The yarn color and the gentle curve of this stitch pattern made me think of sunrises (and sunsets), but I think this pattern is a great one for any color, and definitely for stripes!
The holiday crafting season is in full swing! I know I've got lots of supplies I still need to buy, and I'm willing to bet your do too. Here's this weekend's roundup of the sales, coupons, and deals happening at the big box craft stores, so we can all save money this week on yarn and all our other crafty supplies and gifts!
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The Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf and the Winter Sunrise Scarf use two types of cluster stitches - half and full. These are unique stitches, though pretty representative of the "cluster type" of crochet stitches. Though there is a good written description of these stitches in the pattern, I thought a quick video demonstration might just be in order!
This is how these two stitches are written out in the pattern:
HCL– Half Cluster = [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop loosely] twice (5 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 4 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
FCL – Full Cluster = [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop loosely] twice (5 loops on hook). In next st indicated [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loosely] twice (9 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 8 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
And here's a closeup of the half and full cluster stitches, as seen on the Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf:
I hope that this video has made these cluster stitches a little clearer for you! There are lots of different cluster stitches out there, but they almost all follow this basic format. Even if you are a complete beginner, with a little practice, you too can make this stitch (and any other crochet stitch there is)!
Are there any other stitches you'd like to see a video tutorial for here on moogly? Any particular questions on technique or patterns or the math of crochet? Let me know in the comments! I'm always on the hunt for new video topics, and I firmly believe there are no bad or dumb questions! I love helping people learn more about crochet!
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Yesterday I linked you to 10 Free Crochet Christmas Ornaments, but today's list is for the knitters! Knit Christmas Ornament Patterns have all the same uses and advantages - small bits of yarn, quick, satisfying projects, and they're great small gifts and present toppers! So let's got on with the list!
Several things came together to make the Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie with Pockets - a reader request, my kids' love of animals, and the inevitable need for new winter hats! Out of all these came this fun hat/hood-scarf-pockets cat lover's combo!
Of course, it doesn't have to be a cat - change the ear style and it can be any animal at all - the colors had me thinking both wolf and Totoro! In an orangey red it would make a great fox too. Your imagination is the only limit!
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US - K, 6.5 mm hook
US - H, 5.0 mm hook
Main Color: 630 - 945 yds worsted weight yarn (held doubled), OR half that quantity super bulky weight yarn (Caron Simply Soft in Grey Heather shown)
Contrast Color: 30 yds worsted weight yarn (Bernat Cottontots (discontinued) in White shown)
Stitch markers or scraps of yarn
Gauge: 10 dc x 6 rows = 4 inches
Sizes: The scarf is custom-sized for the recipient, made to their arm span or height (plus a couple of inches if it's for a child, so they can grow). The hood is written in two sizes, Child/Tween and Adult. The pattern is written for the Child size with changes for the Adult size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes.
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
Scarf: (US - K, 6.5 mm hook) Row 1: Using Main Color yarn held doubled, FDC to recipient's arm span or height, adding a stitch if necessary to get an odd number. The gauge calls for 10 dc = 4 inches, so for a 5' 4" person, FDC 161. The formula is:
(Arm span in inches/4) x 10 = # of FDC If # of FDC = an even number, +1
Turn at the end of each row. Row 2 - 6(7): Ch 2, dc in each stitch to end of row. Break yarn and finish off.
Hood: (US - K, 6.5 mm hook) Find center stitch of scarf and place marker (pm). Counting out from marked stitch, pm on either side at 17(19) sts.
Row 1: Join Main Color (held doubled) with a slip stitch to an outer marked st. (Remove this marker.) Ch 2, dc in each st across, moving center marker up to new center st, ending with a dc in the last marked st. (Remove this marker.) Turn. (35(39) dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st to one st before marker, 2 dc in next st, dc in center (pm), 2 dc in next st. Dc in remaining sts to end of hood. Turn. (37(41) dc)
Rows 3 - 8(10): Repeat Row 2. Turn. (49(57) dc in last row)
Row 9(11): Ch 2, dc in each st to two before marker, dc2tog, dc in center (pm), dc2tog, dc in remaining sts. Turn. (47(55) dc)
Rows 10(12) - 15(17): Repeat previous Row instructions. (35(43) dc in last row) Fold hood in half and sl st closed through both sides, leaving very last (center) st unworked. Weave in ends.
Pockets (Make 2, yarn held doubled): (US - K, 6.5 mm hook)
Row 1: Using Main Color (held doubled), FDC 16(18).
Rows 2 - 6(7): Ch 2, dc in each st to end of row. (16(18) dc) Break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2): (US - H, 5.0 mm hook)The ears are made in two parts each:
Row 1 (RS): Ch 9. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch. Turn. (8 sc)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (8 sc)
Row 3: Ch1, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. Turn. (6 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (6 sc)
Rows 5 - 8: Repeat Rows 3-4 twice. (2 sc in last row)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog. Break yarn and finish off.
Ear Assembly:
Hold the Contrast Color piece in front of the Main Color piece, with RS of Main Color against WS of Contrast Color. Using Main Color held doubled, sc the sides of the ear together, going through both layers. Work 3 sc into the point at the top, and leave the bottom of the ear pieces unjoined. Break yarn and leave a long tail for sewing to the hood.
Paw Print Appliques (Make 2 sets, yarn NOT held doubled):(US - H, 5.0 mm hook)
Each set, or Paw Print, includes 4 identical toes and 1 pad. So for the Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie, make 8 toes and 2 pads, using the Contrast Color yarn.
Toes:
Make a Magic Circle and hdc 9 into the ring. Break yarn and use the seamless join to finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pad:
Row 1: Make a Magic Circle and into the ring hdc 2, dc, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc, sc, hdc, dc 2. Join to first hdc with a sl st.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc into the first st, hdc, 3 dc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 dc in each of the last 2 sts. Use seamless join to finish off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Assembling the Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie with Pockets:
Using K hook and Main Color held doubled, sc evenly across the "paw end" of each pocket, as shown below. 
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I originally designed this appliqué set for the Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie pattern, but the Paw Print Appliqué Set stands alone too! Add it to an animal lover's tote bag, hat, scarf, Kindle Cozy, or to an animal bed or blanket - the possibilities are endless!
I wrote this pattern using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook, but you can make this using any weight yarn - just change the hook size up or down accordingly. Make tiny thread appliques for a sweet touch, or giant super bulky paw prints for a blanket!
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The Slip Knot is the start of almost every crochet project, the only exception being the magic circle. It's how we make that very first loop that goes on the hook. Most people think of chaining as the first step, but truly, the slip knot is where it all begins. Here's how it's done:
The slip knot is adjustable, easy to pull out when you've made a mistake, and a great thing to know. Showing how to make a slip knot is harder than it looks though - when I actually make them for myself I do it "inside" my hand, where even I can't see it. I had to really practice and think about it to bring it "outside!"
Before I learned how to make a slip knot (and WAY before I learned about the magic circle), I spent the first couple of years making tiny double knotted loops around the hook and just hoping for the best. Ahhh, the olden days before youtube! Luckily I happened across a book that explained it somewhere in there and my crochet projects got way faster and better after that. So I do know from experience that you can crochet without the slip knot... but I also know from experience that once you have it down, the slip knot is the best way; now it's second nature.
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What video tutorials would you like to see on moogly? Are there any questions, techniques, stitches, or ideas in crochet that have you flummoxed? There are no bad questions - every time someone asks, someone else is grateful because they were wondering the same thing! Let me know what you want to know in the comments!
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Pinterest activity seemed to slow down there for a little while, but with the approaching holiday season, I predict that the pins will be flying fast and furious. I've started a new pinboard for the season myself, Visions of Sugarplums, so check that out if you want a sneak peek at special things I'm thinking about for Yule! And now, on to the newest pins!
Thanksgiving crochet patterns are a fun way to spice up the house and celebrate a day of coming together with family and friends. Special pieces become part of the tradition, and while the menu may change with time, the memories and gratitude for loved ones last all year long. So make a memory, start a tradition, and enjoy fall with these free thanksgiving crochet patterns!
The All Too Perfect Crocheted Bun Cover got it's start when a friend came to me with a request - bun covers for her daughter! Her beautiful girl wears them every day, but the commercial ones would wear out and were generally made for people with a whole lot more hair. As a thin-haired person myself, I could sympathize. So I designed these to fit a smaller bun - but keep reading to see how easy they are to upsize!
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These crocheted bun covers are strong and easy enough to use every day, and a little bit of sparkle and bright colors make them a fun fashion statement! There are two ways to finish these. You can work the last row around an elastic hair band, or you can weave a ribbon through and use that to tie the cover around the bun. Either way, you'll get a crocheted bun cover that only comes off when you want it to!
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This bun cover was originally designed for those with small buns to cover, but if you've got a lot of hair it's easy to upsize - just bump up the yarn and hook size!
Round 1: Using magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as first dc) and dc 12 in the ring. Join to first dc with a sl st. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2), skip the first st, dc in the next st, ch 2. *Dc in the next st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the ch 5 sp. (12 dc)
Round 3: Ch 5, dc in the ch sp. *[Dc, ch 2, dc] in next ch sp. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the ch 5 sp. (24 dc)
Round 4: Ch 5, dc in the ch sp. Ch 2, dc in the same ch sp. *[Dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc] in next ch sp. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the ch 5 sp. (36 dc)
Round 5: Ch 5, dc in the ch sp. Ch 2, dc in the next ch sp. *[Dc, ch 2, dc] in the next ch sp. Ch 2, dc in the next ch sp. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the ch 5 sp. (36 dc)
Round 6 - 8: Ch 4, dc in the ch sp. Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp. *[Dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch sp. Ch 1, dc in the next ch sp. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the ch 4 sp. (36 dc)
Round 9: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each ch sp around. If desired, crochet over an elastic hair band as you make these sts, working along the hair band as you work along the round. Break yarn and use seamless join to finish off. If you did not use the elastic band, thread a length of ribbon in and out between the stitches of Round 8.
Easy as can be! Make it as directed for small buns, try DK or sport and an F hook for a medium, or go up to worsted weight and a G or H hook for a crocheted bun cover that will reign in a more luxurious mane!
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The wonderful Debora at Debora Alves Crochê made her own Shark Time Pouch, and did such a wonderful job her readers asked her to translate the pattern into Portuguese! So of course I said yes, and here is her translation! Obrigado Debora! (Click here for English Version)
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Crochet hooks - for such a simple tool, they inspire endless debate, and often loyalty. Inline vs. non-inline, pencil hold vs knife hold vs whatever it is that person over there is doing - it's all good. You can buy them in any craft store, most little yarn stores, and even some major retailers... or you can make your own!
It's been months in the making, but at long last the pattern has been written, tested by wonderful crocheters, and the Sven Sweater is ready for sale!
It's been an exciting journey - one that began when I had my own little boys and realized just how many crochet baby sweaters were only for girls. This sweater is definitely for boys. And for girls! It's all in the colors. The pattern was inspired by a blanket I saw at a Swedish furnishings store over the summer - it was bold and graphic and had a great look. One that begged to be translated to crochet!
Figuring out how to put it all together was a learning process for me, and inspired me to make the Tapestry Crochet Video, to explain one of the techniques used in the sweater. It's this technique that has led me to label it as Intermediate difficulty, but I do think that a determined beginner could do a great job with it as well.
Because it is unique, detailed, and well tested, I've decided to make this my first paid pattern, for just $3.99. I hope you'll agree that it's worth it. It's sized 0 - 6 months, and is the perfect crochet pattern to make for any baby boy or girl. The Sven Sweater pattern is in PDF format, and available on Craftsy and as a Ravelry download. 
Thanks so much for all your support and excitement about my past patterns - and don't worry, the free patterns will continue! But I hope to add more special, paid patterns in the future too. And I want to give a special thanks to all my testers, as well as those who volunteered - I couldn't have done it without you!
Sven Sweater is Copyright 2012 Tamara Kelly – All Rights Reserved Do not distribute or share this pattern, and do not reproduce the pattern other than for personal use by the purchaser. Personal, private & local sales of finished items are allowed. Please contact tkelly75@gmail.com for questions regarding internet sales or commercial use of items made from this pattern.
There are many free crochet lace patterns for adults, but what about the babies? Lacy designs aren't just for grownups! With open stitches and small sizes, these projects work up super fast! Whether you're a beginner looking for inspiration or a seasoned crocheter ready to dive in, there's something here for everyone. From adorable accessories like booties and bibs to cozy layering pieces, crochet lace works beautifully in warm climates and cooler locales alike. And with tutorials available for many of these patterns, beginners are more than welcome here. Here are 10 free patterns that will have you stitching some crochet lace for babies in no time!
The Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Bonnet was created as a reader's request - and the end result was so cute I had to share it! Pair it with the Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket for the perfect gift!
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The double crochet stitch is one of the first handful of stitches most crocheters learn. In fact, I dare say the simple double crochet stitch scarf is one of the very first projects most new crocheters make - and for good reason! It's simple, fast, and a great way to learn all about tension and the importance of counting stitches.
Working in the round is a great next step, opening up the world of hats and bags! There's a simple mathematical formula to working double crochet in the round, and understanding it will help you make sense of patterns and design your own. Here's my explanation:
As I say in the video, it's also important to know when a stitch is really a stitch. If you're counting a ch 3 at the start of the round as a double crochet, then when you join with a slip stitch at the end you'll need to work into that top chain. And that slip stitch from closing up the last round isn't a stitch for working into at all!
Counting the double crochet stitches in each round can be tedious, I know, but there's really no better way to check your work. If you are having trouble identifying the first stitch of the round or the slip stitch from the previous round, then the best solution is to place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and count the stitches before you slip stitch to finish the round. With practice and experience it will get easier, so don't give up. I believe in you!
Thanks again for watching, and let me know in the comments if there are any videos you 'd like to see here on moogly! If there's a stitch that's giving you fits or a technique you need to see to understand, then I'd be happy to help out if I can. (And I could use some new video ideas!)
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I'm on Pinterest every day, and there are always hundreds of new pins to look through! But I persevere, and once again I've weeded through the bad links, ads, and all the silliness to bring you the very best of Pinterest right now - unpinned!
Back in May, I did a roundup of Ten Free Crochet Owl Patterns - and it's a post that still gets lots of visitors! Owls are hip and hot, and more free owl patterns have come out since my first roundup. So of course, it's time to do another!
The Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf celebrates the season of beautiful red and orange leaves, ripe pumpkins, apple cider, and cool breezes. The color is all autumn, and the stitches are like a gorgeous row of perfect sunsets.
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The Chevron Lace Wrap is a popular pattern here at moogly. It's got great drape, a modern look, and with a repeating pattern it's easy to memorize and make! The pattern includes a chart and written directions, and quite a few people have made their own Chevron Lace Wraps.
But not everyone reads charts, and sometimes the written directions just don't cut it. So by request, now there's a video for those who learn better this way!
I hope that this has made the directions for the Chevron Lace Wrap clearer for the visual crocheters! I made the sample for the video in thick yarn so you could see the stitches, though the pattern calls for fingering weight yarn. That said, people have asked about using a heavier weight yarn to make the wrap warmer, and you can absolutely do that! Just bump up the hook size so that you get the look and drape desired in your fabric. The pattern for the Chevron Lace Wrap also include instructions on making it narrower or wider - so it could be a scarf or even a blanket!
I love seeing what people make from moogly patterns, so if you make a Chevron Lace Wrap (or scarf, or...), then please pop over to the moogly Facebook page and share a photo!
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Once again, the wonderful Andrea at Klbkoviny has written up a Slovak translation for a moogly pattern! This time it's the Mini Moogly Sweater. Thank you Andrea! Please visit Klbkoviny for more Slovak patterns and great translations!
Click HERE for the Mini Moogly Sveter Slovak PDF, or Click HERE for the English version!
Halloween costumes are fun for a few hours, but Halloween-themed accessories go where full on costumes dare not tread. As part of a unique costume or all on their own, these patterns are fun and most can be worn all month long - or longer if you're so inclined! So check out this collection of crochet Halloween accessories and see if any of these free patterns say "Boo" to you!
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