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Crocheted Desserts – Links to Free Patterns

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Cute crocheted desserts

I recently celebrated my Great Nieces’ 6th birthday, and decided that I had to crochet a plate of sweet desserts! I used all Lily Sugar N Cream Yarn except for the mint chocolate chip ice cream because I couldn’t find a color that worked. I really like using 100% cotton yarn for toys because it’s all natural and really stands up well to abuse! I stuffed this with polyfil, but also added a few dried white beans to most of them. This enabled them to stand up without falling over.

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Here are the links to the patterns:

Donut by Little Things Blogged

Ice Cream Cone by The Craft Frog

Cupcake by Esshaych

Slice of Cake by Repeat Crafter Me

Oreo Cookie from Thrifty Fun

Lemon Meringue Tart by Crochet Cake Sachets

She loved her gift and it was easy and inexpensive to make!  Thank you so much to the talented designers for these free patterns!!!

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I’m A Fan Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

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I'm A Fan Cowl

I’m A Fan Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern by Sharon Frazier

I’m a Fan Cowl

I wanted to make a couple of quick neck warmers for some friends in Paris and was looking for a stitch pattern that would show off the beautiful fans or shells that are so easily crocheted. I also wanted to share some of the beautiful local yarn that I have in my stash.

So check out the free crochet pattern for I’m a Fan Cowl! It’s another 1-1 cowl that can be made in one afternoon with one skein of yarn. It’s a perfect project for a luxury yarn because it won’t bust your budget since it only uses one skein.

It’s crocheted in rounds, so there’s no sewing. It’s also made by working several rows, and then turning your work upside down to use the unused loop of the starting chain. This forms the beautiful fans on both ends of the cowl.

If you’d like to change the length of the cowl, just make sure you chain a multiple of 8.

What You’ll Need:

  • 230 yards of DK weight white yarn.
  • I used a beautiful Virginia yarn: Kismet Sleek DK in Michegan Cherry for the red one. It’s 50% silk and 50% merino, and is soft and luxurious. It also makes the fans really pop!
  • I used a Maryland Yarn for the blue/green one. It’s Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio DK in Medfield. It’s 100% Superwash Merino and has the most beautiful color variations!
  • Crochet Hook Size I (5.5 mm) and J (6 mm)
  • Yarn Needle to weave in ends

In New River Fiber’s Kismet Sleek DK

In Neighborhood Fiber Company's DK

In Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Studio DK

Gauge

  • Using smaller hook, in pattern 5” = 3 fans
  • Cowls measures 11” across (22” circumference) and 8 ½” long

Abbreviations

  • CH = chain
  • SS = slip stitch
  • ST = stitch
  • SC = Single crochet
  • SK = skip
  • DC = double crochet
  • SP = space

Special Stitches

  • V-Stitch (V-ST) =( DC, CH 1, DC) into same ST

Pattern

  • CH 112. SS to 1st ST to join, making sure not to twist.
  • Round 1 – CH 1. In same ST as SS, *SC. SK3. 9 DC in next. SK 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st SC to join.
  • Round 2 – CH 4. DC in same ST.(This will form a starting V-stitch when you join at the end of this round) CH 5. *SK entire 9-DC shell. V-ST in in SC. CH 5.* Repeat around. SS to 3rd CH of beginning CH-4 to join.
  • Round 3 – Loosely SS to center of starting V-stitch. Loosely SS to CH-5 SP. (You are just moving your hook to the proper place to begin this row). *SC into 5th DC in fan from row 1 enclosing the CH-5 from row 2. 9 DC in center of V-ST.* Repeat around. SS to 1st SC to join.
  • Rounds 4- 9 – Repeat rounds 2 & 3 (3 times)
  • Fasten off.
  • Turn project upside down. You’ll be working on the unused side of the starting CH. Change to larger hook.
  • Round 1 on other side – *SC opposite the SC in round 1. SK 3 ST. 9 DC into ST opposite DC in round 1. SK 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st SC to join.
  • Rounds 2-11 – Repeat rounds 3 & 4 above (4 times) I did an extra set of rows on this side to make it lay nicely on the neck.
  • Finish off. Weave in ends.
  • I'm a Fan Cowl/Neckwarmer

    I’m a Fan Cowl/Neckwarmer

    I'm a Fan

    I’m a Fan

    Beautiful!

    Gorgeous!

 

Hug for Janice Tutorial

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Some people have found the stitch pattern on a Hug for Janice a little confusing, so I decided to post a tutorial to help you out!

Yell if you have any questions!

Chain 73 or a multiple of 4 plus 5. I chained 17 (12 + 5) for my example. I’d suggest you try a swatch using 17 chains so yours looks just like mine.

Row 1

3 dc in 5th ch from hook. Sk 3 ch.

First Cluster

First Cluster

1 sc in next ch. *Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch as sc, sk 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch* Repeat to end. Turn.

First row

First row

Row 2

ch 4. 3 dc in 1st ch of ch 4. (This will be the chain right above the last sc in row 1. )

3 DC into 4th chain

3 DC into 4th chain

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First cluster on the 2nd row

*Sk 3 dc; (1 sc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch 3 space.* (Other than the first stitch in the row, you’re working in the chain-3 spaces across)

2nd row - 2nd cluster

2nd row – 2nd cluster

End of first row

3 clusters in the 2nd row

Repeat to end. (The swatch will have 3 clusters. The actual shawl will have 17)

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SC into ch-4 space

Work a sc in ch-4 space. Turn.

Keep repeating row 2.

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The hook is pointing to where the Double Crochets go

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First cluster in the 3rd row

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Always end the row with a single crochet into the last space

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After 5 rows

10-Minute Dish Scrubby – Free Crochet Pattern

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10-Minute Scrubby - free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

10-Minute Scrubby – free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

I bought some of this Red Heart Scrubby Yarn and played around with patterns until I found one that I like. I think it works best when the scrubby is two layers thick so you can hold onto it better. This is a super easy pattern, and it only takes 10 minutes to make one!

Free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

Free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

I made two sizes. Of course I like the small one better and my sweetie likes the bigger one. I made several scrubbies with one skein of yarn. One skein will make 6 small or 4 large scrubbies. Best of all, they dry fast and you just throw them into the washing machine to clean them. I’ve also put them in the dishwasher with equal success.

Two sizes of scrubby

Two sizes of scrubby

Combine this with some homemade cleaning solutions for a great housewarming present!

What You’ll Need:

  • Red Heart Scrubby Yarn – 14 yards for the small scrubby. 23 yards for the big one.
  • Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
  • Yarn Needle to weave in ends

Gauge

  • Not important for this project
  • Small scrubby = 3 ¼” diameter
  • Large scrubby = 4 ½” diameter

Abbreviations

  • CH = chain
  • SS = slip stitch
  • DC = double crochet
  • ST = stitch
  • DC2TOG = double crochet two together

Pattern (Large Scrubby)

  • CH 3 leaving a 4” tail. SS to 1st ST to join
  • Round 1 – CH 3. 12 DC in circle. SS to 1st DC to join. (12)
  • Round 2 – CH 3. 2 DC in each ST. SS to 1st DC to join. (24)
  • Round 3 – CH 3. *2 DC in 1 ST. 1 DC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (36)
  • Round 4 – CH 3. *DC2TOG. 1 DC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (24)
  • Round 5 – CH 3. *DC2TOG* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (12)
  • Round 6 – CH 3. *DC2TOG* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (6)
  • Round 7 – CH 3. *DC2TOG* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (3)
  • Pull starting tail through the hole you just made. Cut yarn leaving a 6” tail. Tie 2 tails together in a knot. Using the yarn needle, pull both tails through holes to the other side. Tie together again. Pull through the scrubby to hide the tail. Cut yarn.

Pattern (Small Scrubby)

  • CH 3 leaving a 4” tail. SS to 1st ST to join
  • Round 1 – CH 3. 12 DC in circle. SS to 1st DC to join. (12)
  • Round 2 – CH 3. 2 DC in each ST. SS to 1st DC to join. (24)
  • Round 3 – CH 3. DC in each ST. SS to 1st DC to join. (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 3. *DC2TOG* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (12)
  • Round 5 – CH 3. *DC2TOG* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (6)
  • Round 6 – CH 3. *DC2TOG* Repeat around. SS to 1st DC to join. (3)
  • Pull starting tail through the hole you just made. Cut yarn leaving a 6” tail. Tie 2 tails together in a knot. Using the yarn needle, pull both tails through holes to the other side. Tie together again. Pull through the scrubby to hide the tail. Cut yarn.

 

 

Tutu Tooth Fairy Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern

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Tooth Fairy Pillow - Free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

Tutu Tooth Fairy Pillow – Free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

Tutu Tooth Fairy Pillow

Tutu Tooth Fairy Pillow

I have 2 little ones in my life who will start losing their baby teeth in the next year or so. They are both girly girls! The only question is whether you do pink, purple or “Elsa Blue” for the tutu! So I designed this super-cute and easy Tooth Fairy Pillow for them. You can hang it on the door to make the Tooth Fairy’s life much easier, or, as one of these girls explained to me, “it’s supposed to go in bed with you”! Either way, it works perfectly.

Tutu Tooth Fairy Pillow

Tutu Tooth Fairy Pillow

I used a sewing machine to sew the pocket on and to gather the tutu, but it can also be done by hand. My sewing skills are extremely limited, so it requires only sewing a straight line!

I don’t have any little boys of that age in my life right now, but I will in a few years. So if anyone wants to take this basic pattern and make a boy pillow, I’d love to feature it on this blog as well!

What You’ll Need:

  • 90 yards of Worsted Weight Yarn in White – I used 2 skeins of The Sassy Skein Worsted in Coconut
  • Small amount of yarn for the bow
  • Yarn or embroidery floss for the mouth
  • Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook
  • 2 safety eyes
  • ¼ yard of tulle fabric
  • Felt for the pocket
  • 12” of 3/8” ribbon for the hanger
  • 12” of 7/8” ribbon for the waistband
  • Button
  • Thread
  • Sewing Needle to sew tutu to tooth
  • Small amount of Fiberfill
  • Yarn Needle to weave in ends

Gauge

  • Not important for this project – 4” = 15 stitches and 11 rows
  • My finished pillow measures 9” tall X 6” wide

Abbreviations

  • CH = chain
  • HDC = half double crochet
  • ST = stitch
  • HDC2TOG = half double crochet two together
  • SC = single crochet
  • SC2TOG = single crochet two together
  • DC = double crochet

Pattern (Make 2 of these)

  • CH 19
  • Row 1 – HDC in 3rd CH from hook and each CH across. Turn. (17)
  • Row 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in 1st ST.  HDC in next 15 ST. 2 HDC in last ST. Turn. (19)
  • Row 3 – CH 2. HDC in each ST. Turn. (19)
  • Row 4 – CH 2. 2 HDC in 1st ST. HDC in next 17. 2 HDC in last ST. Turn. (21)
  • Row 5-7 – CH 2. HDC in each ST across. Turn. (21)
  • Row 8 – CH 2. HDC2TOG. HDC in next 17. HDC2TOG. Turn. (19)
  • Row 9 – CH 2. HDC in each ST. Turn. (19)
  • Row 10 – CH 2. HDC2TOG. HDC in next 15. HDC2TOG. Turn. (17)
  • Row 11 – CH 2. HDC in each ST. Turn. (17)
  • Row 12 – CH 1. SC2TOG. SC in next 13 ST. SC2TOG. Turn. (15)
  • Row 13 – CH 1. SC in each ST across. Turn. (15)
  • Row 14 – CH 2. 2 HDC in 1st HDC in next 13. 2 HDC in last ST. Turn. (17)
  • Row 15 – CH 2. HDC in each ST across. Turn. (17)
  • Row 16 – CH 2. HDC in 8 ST. Turn. (8)
  • Row 17 – CH 2. HDC2TOG. HDC in next 6 ST. Turn. (7)
  • Row 18 – CH 2. HDC 5. HDC2TOG. Turn. (6)
  • Row 19 – CH 2. HDC2TOG. HDC in next 4 ST. Turn. (5)
  • Row 20 – CH 2. HDC 3. HDC2TOG. Turn. (4)
  • Row 21 – CH 2. HDC2TOG. HDC in next 2 ST. Turn. (3)
  • Row 22 – CH 2. HDC. HDC2TOG. Turn. (2)
  • Row 23 – CH 2. HDC2TOG. Turn. (1)
  • Fasten off
  • Join yarn on other side of tooth and repeat lines 16 – 23.

Do not fasten off.

Crochet around the tooth – it’s not important that you have the exact number of stitches around the tooth that I do. It IS important that you have the same number on both of your teeth!

  • CH 1. 10 SC up the side to the last HDC row before the SC “waist”. SC in each row of the SC. 10 SC to 2nd row from the top.  3 SC in top corner.
  • In unused loop across the top of the tooth, follow this pattern. SC. HDC. HDC. 2 DC. 3 DC. HDC. HDC. SC. SS to center ST. SC. HDC. HDC. 3 DC. 2 DC. HDC. HDC. SC. (this should take you across the top of the tooth)
  • 3 SC in top corner. 10 SC to top of waist. SC in each row of the SC. 10 SC to the last ST at the root of the tooth.
  • 3 SC in the point. 8 SC up the leg. 1 SC in the middle of the legs. 8 SC down the other leg. 3 SC in point. SS to 1st
  • Weave in ends.
Tutu Tooth Fairy pillow - Free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

Tutu Tooth Fairy pillow – Free crochet pattern by Sharon Frazier

Decorating the Pillow

You’ll want to do as much as possible prior to joining and stuffing the pieces so it’s easier to work with!

  • Attach eyes
  • Embroider mouth
  • Cut and sew on pocket. I wanted a rounded edge, so I made a pattern out of paper by drawing a 2 ½” square and then using a drinking glass to make a rounded edge. Then I cut that out and traced the design onto the felt. Sew on using a machine or by hand.
  • Attach hanging ribbon. Sew both ends to the back of the pillow using white thread. Once again, use a machine or hand sew.
  • Make bow & sew it on. I used this cute bow pattern from Whistle & Ivy. Use your starting and ending thread to hand-sew it on.
  • Now attach the front and back. Line up the corners and put a stitch marker through both the front and back. Then with the front of the pillow facing you, SC into both front & back around. Skip a SC at the top center to allow the ribbon to lay flat.
  • When you’re most of the way around, stuff with fiberfill. Finish SC around and SS to 1st Bind off. Weave in ends.
  • Make the tutu and sew it on. Cut 2 4” strips of tulle. Machine or hand sew a seam 3/8” from the edge. If using a machine, make the stitch length as long as possible. Gently pull the bobbin thread, allowing the tulle to bunch up. Carefully spread the gathers evenly across the fabric. Repeat on the 2nd strip of tulle. Starting at the side seam, pin the one piece of the tulle across the front of the tooth and one across the back. Hand sew the tulle to the tooth along the waist of the tooth.
  • Add the belt. Wrap the wide ribbon around the waist, fold it over, and sew it on through the button. I only attached this in the back. The front just lays over the tulle gathering.

You’re done! Now all you have to do is wait for the tooth fairy to visit!

Design Your Own Hat – Basic HDC Pattern for all sizes…You customize!

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Basic hat pattern in 8 sizes - You customize

Basic hat pattern in 8 sizes – You customize

Once you know how to make a basic hat, you can design your own masterpiece to fit any personality or situation. Add flowers, stripes, ears, eyes, braids, initials or more. These can easily be made into baby hats, gifts for all ages, chemo caps, and more.

This hat is made using half double crochet stitches. You can also make them with double crochets, but I like this better because the stitches aren’t quite as tall…making for better head coverage.

A couple of elements that I like:

  • I always start with a magic circle or magic loop. You can always chain 3, join, and then crochet into the hole, but I like the magic circle better because there isn’t a hole in the top of the hat.
  • I’ve seen many patterns where the first chain 2 in the round counts as a HDC. Mine doesn’t. By ignoring that chain 2, and slip stitching to the top of the first HDC, it puts the chain behind the join. It’s a matter of personal preference, but I like this join a lot better!

Some of the ways I personalized these hats:

  • Change colors every row. You don’t even need to cut the yarn. Just crochet over the yarn from the previous row for 2 stitches to keep it nice and clean, then continue around with your new color. Pick up the old one and do it again.
  • Replace the last row of SC with a crab stitch or reverse single crochet. This gives a nice finish for baby hats. That’s what I did on the purple and yellow one.
  • Eliminate 2 rows of HDC and add 4 rows of SC to the bottom. This is a nice finish for a man’s hat.
  • Eliminate 2 rows of HDC, and add a DC, CH 1 round. You can then weave a ribbon around the hat.
  • Eliminate 1 or 2 rows of HDC and add 2 rows of SC in a contrasting color. Then continue to finish the hat as directed.
  • Eliminate 1 or 2 rows of HDC and add a shell using 5 DC, SK 1, 1 SC, SK 1 around the hat.
  • Eliminate 3 rows of HDC and replace them with 3 rows of alternating Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet. Then finish with a row of SC. This gives the ribbed look on the gray hat.
  • Replace 1 row of HDC with 2 rows of SC through the back loop only. This provides a nice texture on the hat.
  • Eliminate 2 rows of HDC and add a row of skip 2 stitches, DC, the DC in first skipped stitch. I combined this with the SC through the back loop only on the red hat to create the X Pattern.
  • Eliminate 1 row of HDC and SC at the bottom of the hat, and replace with a row of SC and 2 rows of alternating Front Post Single Crochet and Back Post Single Crochet. This is what I did on the Dark Blue and Gray hat.

Gauge

  • 13 stitches and 10 rows = 4” in HDC. Use whatever size hook you need to obtain gauge.

What You’ll Need:

Abbreviations

  • MC = magic circle
  • CH = chain
  • HDC = half double crochet
  • SS = slip stitch
  • SC = single crochet
  • ST = stitch
  • DC = double crochet
  • SK = skip
Preemie Hat Pattern by Sharon Frazier

Preemie Hat Pattern by Sharon Frazier

Preemie (Pink Hat) (10” circumference, 4” length)

  • Requires 32 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 7.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (36)
  • Rounds 6-12 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (36)
  • Round 13 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (36)
  • Finish off. Weave in ends. 
Newborn hat pattern

Newborn hat pattern

Newborn (Purple & Yellow Hat) (13” circumference, 4 3/4” length)

  • Requires 53 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Rounds 6 – 13 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 14 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (40)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

3-6 Month old hat pattern

3-6 Month old hat pattern

3-6 Months (Purple Hat with multi-colored stripe) (14 1/2” circumference, 5 1/2” length)

  • Requires 67 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 6 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 4.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Rounds 7 – 15 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Round 16 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (48)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

6 month - 1 year old hat pattern

6 month – 1 year old hat pattern

6-12 Months (Yellow Hat) (16” circumference, 6 1/2” length)

  • Requires 81 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 6 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 4.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Round 7 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 11.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (52)
  • Rounds 8 – 17 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (52)
  • Round 18 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (52)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Toddler hat pattern

Toddler hat pattern

Toddler 1-3 years (Gray Hat) (18” circumference, 7” length)

  • Requires 88 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 6 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 4.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Round 7 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 5.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (56)
  • Rounds 8 – 18 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (56)
  • Round 19 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (56)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Child's hat pattern

Child’s hat pattern

Child 3-10 years – (Red Hat) (20” circumference, 7 1/4” length)

  • Requires 95 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 6 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 4.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Round 7 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 5.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (56)
  • Round 8 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 13.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (60)
  • Rounds 9 – 20 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (60)
  • Round 21 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (60)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Small adult hat pattern

Small adult hat pattern

Teen or Small Adult (Light Blue Hat) (21” circumference, 7 ½” length)

  • Requires 108 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 6 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 4.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Round 7 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 5.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (56)
  • Round 8 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 6.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (64)
  • Rounds 9 – 21 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (64)
  • Round 22 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (64)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Large Adult hat pattern

Large Adult hat pattern

Large Adult (Dark Blue & Gray Hat) (23” circumference, 8” length)

  • Requires 130 yards worsted weight yarn.

Pattern

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 8 HDC IN MC , SS to 1st HDC to join (8)
  • Round 2 – CH 2. 2 HDC in each ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (16)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (24)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 2.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (32)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 3.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (40)
  • Round 6 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 4.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (48)
  • Round 7 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 5.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (56)
  • Round 8 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 6.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (64)
  • Round 9 – CH 2. *2 HDC in first ST, 1 HDC in next 9.* Repeat for a total of 6 times. 1 HDC in next 4 ST. SS to 1st HDC to join (70)
  • Rounds 10 – 22 – CH 2. HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC to join (70)
  • Round 23 – CH 1, SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC to join (70)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

 

 

 

Easter Hats

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Easter hats! - Free crochet patterns

Easter hats! – Free crochet patterns

On Easter, my two beautiful Great Nieces modeled the hats I designed for them…and they looked beautiful!

The two hats have common design elements like the flowers and the 3-stitch shells, but they’re different enough for a baby and a very grown-up five year old.

Adorable!

Adorable!

Here is the link to the pattern for the big girl hat. And here is the one for the baby hat.

Baby hat - free crochet pattern

Baby hat – free crochet pattern

Both hats are easy to make, but the baby hat is super-quick. I think I had the whole hat done (including the flower) in 2-3 hours!

These were made for Easter, but the big girl hat would make a great sun hat for the beach or pool, and the baby hat is a great year-round baby gift.

Enjoy!

 

More Sandwich Fixins! – Free Crochet Pattern

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Fried Egg Sandwich - Free crochet pattern

Fried Egg Sandwich – Free crochet pattern

A reader requested additional sandwich patterns, and I really couldn’t wait to get to them! These are so much fun to make because they’re super cute, and if they’re not perfect, it’s okay. After all, you want the peanut butter to look like you quickly spread it on the bread, so it’s not a perfect rectangle. Eggs aren’t circular and the yolks of a fried egg aren’t always in the center. So feel free to mess them up a little bit to make them more realistic!

I’ve included patterns for peanut butter and jelly, bologna, American cheese, and fried egg. In addition, you can find the patterns for the bread and bacon, lettuce and tomato here.

I hope you enjoy making them as much as I did!

Gauge is not important for these projects. I used an I hook (5.5 mm) for all of them. I like the sandwich ingredients to stick out of the bread on the sides a little bit. If you’d like to neatly fit on the bread, I’d use an H hook.

Abbreviations

  • CH = chain
  • SC = single crochet
  • SC2TOG = single crochet 2 together
  • ST = stitch
  • SS = slip stitch
  • MC = magic circle
  • PM = place marker
  • DC = double crochet
  • HDC = half double crochet
  • TC = triple crochet
PBJ Grape-imp

PBJ with grape jelly

Peanut Butter & Jelly (they both use the same pattern)

You’ll need to know how to SC 2 together for this pattern. It’s super easy. Here is a quick video to show you how.

Peanut butter & Strawberry Jelly - the jelly has little specks that look like strawberry seeds

Peanut butter & Strawberry Jelly – the jelly has little specks that look like strawberry seeds

Pattern

Ch 12

  • Row 1 – SC in 2nd CH from hook and each CH across. Turn. (11 ST)
  • Row 2 – CH 1. 2 SC in first ST. 1 SC in next 8 ST. SC2TOG in last ST. Turn. (11 ST)
  • Row 3 – CH 1. SC2TOG. SC in next 8 ST. 2 SC in last ST. Turn. (11 ST)
  • Row 4 – CH1. SC in each ST across. Turn (11 ST)
  • Rows 5-13 – Repeat rows 2-4 three times.
  • Border – CH1. SC in each ST across the top. Turn work ¼ and 3 SC in side of ST just made. 12 SC evenly down the side. 3 SC in corner. 10 SC in unused loop of beginning chain. 3 SC in corner. 12 SC evenly up the last side. 3 SC in corner. SS to 1st SC of border
  • Finish off. Weave in ends.
Bologna Sandwich

Bologna Sandwich

Bologna

  • Size I Crochet Hook (5.5 mm)
  • Worsted weight yarn – I used Vanna’s Choice in Pink
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle to weave in ends

You’ll need to make a magic circle or magic ring for this project.   Here’s a video to show you how.

I tried a couple of different ways to crochet in the round for this, and a continuous circle or spiral worked best. You’ll be marking your first stitch in each round with a stitch marker so you know when you’ve completed that round.

Pattern

Magic Circle

  • Round 1 – CH 1. 6 SC in MC. SS to 1st SC to join. CH 1.
  • PM in 1st ST of this round and move to 1st ST of each round. Do not SS & CH 1 moving forward. Just continue each round in a spiral.
  • Round 2 – 2 SC in each ST (12 ST)
  • Round 3 – *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next.* Continue around.   (18)
  • Round 4 – *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next 2 ST.* Continue around (24)
  • Round 5 – *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next 3 ST.* Continue around (30)
  • Round 6 – *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next 4 ST.* Continue around (36)
  • Round 7 – *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next 5 ST.* Continue around (42)
  • Round 8 – *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next 6 ST.* Continue around (48)
  • Round 9 – SC in each ST around. SS to 1st SC in round to join.

Finish off – weave in ends

Grilled Cheese-imp

Grilled Cheese

American Cheese

  • Worsted weight yarn. I used leftover yellow yarn for this project.
  • Size I Crochet Hook (5.5 mm)
  • Yarn needle to weave in ends

 

Pattern

Ch 12

  • Row 1 – SC in 2nd CH from hook and each CH across. Turn. (11 ST)
  • Rows 2-11 – CH 1. SC in each ST across. Turn (11 ST)
  • Border – SC in each ST across the top. Turn work ¼ and 3 SC in side of ST just made. 10 SC evenly down each side and in unused loop of beginning CH. 3 SC in each corner. SS to 1st SC of border.
  • Finish off. Weave in ends.
Fried Egg Sandwich - Free crochet pattern

Fried Egg Sandwich – Free crochet pattern

Egg

  • Worsted weight yarn. I used leftover yellow yarn and Lily’s Sugar N Cream in white.
  • Size I Crochet Hook (5.5 mm)
  • Small amount of stuffing
  • Yarn needle to weave in ends

You’ll need to make a magic circle or magic ring for this project.   Here’s a video to show you how.

Round 3 of the white is somewhat random. Feel free to improvise!

Pattern

Yolk

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – CH 1. 6 SC in MC. SS to 1st SC to join.
  • Round 2 – CH 1. 2 SC in each ST. SS to 1st SC to join. (12 ST)
  • Round 3 – CH 1. *2 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next.* Continue around. SS to 1st SC to join. (18 ST)
  • Round 4 – CH 1. SC in each ST. SS to join, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

White

  • Magic Circle
  • Round 1 – 12 DC in MC. SS to 1st DC to join
  • Round 2 – CH 3. 2 DC in each ST. SS to 1st DC to join (24 ST)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. 2 HDC in first ST. 1 HDC in next. 3 DC in next. 1 DC in next. 2 HDC in next. 1 HDC in next. 1 DC in next. 3 DC in next. 1 DC in next 3 2 DC in next. 1 DC in next. 2 DC in next. 2 TC in next. 3 TC in next. 2 TC in next. 2 DC in next 4 ST. 1 HDC in next. 2 HDC in next. 1 HDC in last. SS to 1st ST in round to join.
  • Round 4 – CH 1. SC in each ST around. SS to join.
  • Finish off – weave in ends
  • Sew the yolk to the white and add a bit of stuffing to make the yolk stand up.
    Use with bacon from my BLT pattern for a great breakfast!

    Use with bacon from my BLT pattern for a great breakfast!

It’s Spring! Baby Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

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It's Spring! Baby Sun Hat - Free Crochet Pattern by Sharon Frazier

It’s Spring! Baby Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern by Sharon Frazier

I have 2 beautiful Great Nieces, and their Mom bought them matching pink and white Easter dresses. I decided they also needed matching hats! Like the dresses, I wanted to use the same yarn and some basic design elements, but I wanted to make them different since they’re almost five years apart.

Here’s the second one. It’s for the baby and will fit most 3-6 month olds. She’s actually 7 months old, but she’s a preemie, so she’s still a little tiny…but growing like a weed! This one is sooooo fast and easy to make because her head is so small! Just like the Big Girl Hat, this pattern can also be used for a beach sun hat.

The two hats together

The two hats together

Most hats crocheted in the round count the first chain as a stitch. I prefer this method where I don’t count it as a stitch. Then I join it to the first real stitch in the round so the chain slips behind the row. It makes the joining seam much less obvious. However, as you’ll see in the pattern below, I switch to the conventional method when I start the more open pattern of the shells.

I’ll definitely post a picture of them wearing their hats after Easter!

What You’ll Need:

  • 75 yards of DK weight white yarn. I used Butterfly Mercerized Cotton
  • Small amount of contrasting yarn. I used 16 yards of hot pink and 26 yards of paradise pink in the same Butterfly Mercerized Cotton
  • A ¾” or 1” button for the flower
  • Crochet Hook Size F (3.75 mm)
  • Yarn Needle to weave in ends
  • Needle and thread to sew on button

Gauge

  • In HDC, 14 rows and 17 stitches = 4”
  • Hat dimensions are:
    • Hat Circumference – 15 3/4”
    • Hat Length (Crown to bottom of scallop) = 5 3/4”

Abbreviations

  • SS = slip stitch
  • CH = chain
  • HDC= half double crochet
  • DC = double crochet
  • SC = Single crochet
  • ST = stitch
  • SK = skip
  • SP = space

Pattern

  • Make a Magic Circle. You can always, chain 3, ss to join, and crochet into that circle instead.
  • Round 1 – CH 1. 12 HDC into circle. SS to 1st HDC to join.
  • Round 2 – CH 2. (Does count as a HDC) 2 HDC in each ST around. SS to 1st HDC allowing CH-2 to fall behind the round. (24 HDC)
  • Round 3 – CH 2. *2 HDC in same ST. 1 HDC in next.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join. (36 HDC)
  • Round 4 – CH 2. *2 HDC in same ST. 1 HDC in next 2 ST.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join. (48 HDC)
  • Round 5 – CH 2. 2 HDC in same ST. 1 HDC in next 3 ST.* Repeat around. SS to 1st HDC to join (60 HDC)
  • Rounds 6- 13 – CH 3. (For this section of the hat, the CH-3 DOES count as a DC) 2 DC into same ST. SK 2 ST. *3 DC in next ST. SK 2 ST.* Repeat around. SS to top of CH-3 to join. (20 shells). Once you’ve completed round 6, you’ll be putting your shell in the first DC of each shell in the previous row.
  • Round 14 – CH 1. SC in each ST around. SS to first SC to join. (60 SC)
  • Round 15 – Change color. Repeat round 14.
  • Rounds 16 – 18 Change color. Repeat round 14 three times.
  • Round 17 – Change back to same color as row 15. Repeat round 14.
  • Round 18 – Join white yarn. CH 1, SK next SC. 5 DC in next SC. SK next SC. *SS to next SC. SK next SC. 5 DC in next SC. SK next SC* Repeat around. SS to into same SP as CH-1. (15 shells)
  • Finish off. Weave in ends.

Flower

  • I wanted the flower slightly smaller than on the big girl hat, so I used a size E Crochet Hook. I also reversed the colors so this one had more light pink
  • For the flower, I used: #3 Colorful Flower on this site just completing 3 sets of petals.
  • Sew the flower on the hat through the button.

Please post your projects on Ravelry and link to the pattern so I can see what you’ve done!

Do I have enough yarn? An easy trick to calculate how much yarn you have left

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We’ve all done it. We want to start a new project, and we check out our stash to see if we have any yarn that will work. We have tons of partially used skeins, but we’re not sure if it’s enough, so we run out to the local yarn store to buy more. Or worse yet, we start the project with what we’ve got, only to get 90% done and run out of yarn!

Well, there’s a super-simple way to determine if you have enough yarn with no guessing! All you need is:

  • Yarn
  • A kitchen scale – the kind you use to measure ingredients when baking or to weigh foods so you know the calorie count
  • The yarn label or at least the type of yarn so you can look up the info online
You'll need your yarn, a kitchen scale and the yarn label

You’ll need your yarn, a kitchen scale and the yarn label

If you have those 3 things, you’ll always know if you have enough yarn. Here’s how it works.

  1. Weigh your yarn in grams
  2. Look at the label to find the total number of grams in a new skein of yarn
  3. Divide the weight of your yarn by the total in a new skein
  4. Look at the label to find the total number of yards in a new skein
  5. Multiply your percentage from step 3 by the number in step 4

Okay, that sounds more complicated than it really is, so let’s look at an example using really simple math.

  1. You weigh your yarn, and it’s 50 grams.
  2. The label says a new skein is 100 grams.
  3. 50/100 = 50%. You have ½ a skein left.
  4. The label says a new skein is 200 yards.
  5. 200 X 50% = 100 yards.

You can complete any project that calls for less than 100 yards.

So let’s try it using numbers that aren’t so straightforward. Let’s say I want to make the It’s Spring! Sun Hat on my blog.   I want to use this pink yarn for the main color. My pattern says that I need 135 yards of the yarn.

My yarn weighs 101 grams

My yarn weighs 101 grams

  1. I weigh the yarn, and it’s 101 grams.
  2. The label says that a new skein is 125 grams
  3. 101/125 = 80.8% of the skein left
  4. The label says a new skein is 249 yards
  5. 249 X 80.8% = 201 yards left
    My yarn label

    My yarn label

I have plenty of yarn for this project!

It’s so easy and works every time!