Easy baby hat

Skill Level : Beginner

Size 3 - 6 months

Size hook i (5.50 mm)

Yarn needle

Medium weight yarn (4)

Ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

Pattern: ( with any color )

Ch 4; join with slip stitch to form ring. 

Rnd 1 (right side): Ch 2 (does not count as dc now and throughout), 12 dc in ring; join with slip st to first dc.

Note: mark rnd 1 as right side.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, do not turn; 2 dc in same st as joining and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 24 dc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 dc.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in same st as joining and in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ( dc in next 3 dc, 2 dcin next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 45 dc.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in same st as joining and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.

Repeat Rnd 5, 7 times

Edging: ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each dc around; join with slop st to first sc, finish off.

happy crocheting,

X0X0  -Shawna

Crocheted cuffed baby booties

Crocheted Cuffed baby booties

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size 6 - 12 months

Supplies: 

Medium worsted weight yarn, two colors (I did these all in one color)

Crochet hook size 5.00 mm

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Buttons for embellishments 

Abbreviations:

Ch - Chain 

Sc - Single crochet

Hdc - Half Double Crochet 

Sc Decrease - Single crochet decrease ( invisible decrease ) 

Starting with color 1

Chain 10, Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Sc in next 7, make 5 Sc in the last chain now working on opposite side, Sc 8, Join. Ch 2.

Round 2: Hdc, 2 Hdc, Hdc in next 6, 2 Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 Hdc, in next 2, 2 Hdc in last, join, ch 1. 

Round 3: SC 10, 2 SC in next 2, 2 HDC in next 5, 2 SC in next 2, SC in next 10, join, ch 1.
Round 4: In back loops only, SC around, join, ch 1. (39 SC)
Round 5: In back loops only, SC around, join, ch 1. (40 SC)
Change to color 2
Round 6: SC around making deep single crochets (40 SC)
Round 7: Now working in both loops, SC around, join ch 1. (40 SC) 
Round 8: SC 12, [SC decrease, SC in next 2] 4 times, SC 12, join, ch 1. 
Round 9: SC 14, SC decrease, SC, SC decrease, SC, SC decrease, SC 14, join, ch 1. 
Round 10: SC 10, 6 SC decreases, SC 11, join, ch 1. 
Round 11: SC 10, 3 SC decreases, SC 11, join, ch 1. 
Round 12: SC 10, 2 SC decreases, SC 10, join, ch 1. 
Round 13-16: SC around, join, chain 1. (22 SC) (at the end of round 16, change color)
Change back to color 1
Round 17: SC around in new color, join, ch 1. (22 SC) 
Round 18: HDC around (22 HDC)
Round 19: SC around (22 SC)
Round 20: HDC around (22 HDC)
Round 21: SC around (22 SC)
Round 22: HDC around (22 HDC) 
fasten off and weave in loose ends. 
Fold over cuff (rounds 17-22)

Optional: Slip stitch around the bottom of the boot to create a thicker rim. I did this along the first “rim” that was created from crocheting in the back loops. 

Tiny 5 petal Flower Pattern: Magic Ring, SC 10 in magic ring, join, chain 1 In next stitch: (HDC, DC, HDC) all in one stitch, chain 1 and slip stitch to next stitch, chain 1 - repeat around. fasten off and leave tail to sew on.

I Found this wonderful pattern at repeatcrafterme. <--- Click the link for video on this pattern. 

Until next time,

Enjoy & be Happy!

-XoXo Shawna

Puff stitch flower

Yes another flower, I guess I love flowers! :) 

This is the perfect flower to put on house shoes, well anything really.  It's fast simple and easy to do.

What you'll need:

Scraps of yarn, less than 10 yards. any color or weight you like.

A crochet hook to coordinate with yarn

scissors

(I used 5.50 mm hook with medium weight yarn.)

Abbreviations:

Sc - Single Crochet

sl st - Slip Stitch

pf - puff stitch

YO - yarn over

Stitch Guide:

The puff stitch is worked by YO, insert your hook into the stitch, YO and draw up a loop. YO, insert your hook into the same stitch, YO and draw up a loop (should be 9 loops on your hook). Now Yo and pull through all 9 loops on your hook.

Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 sc. pull the tail to close the ring, and sl st into the first sc to join. (if changing colors here is where you bind off)

Round 2: Ch 3. * Create a pf into the same stitch. Ch 3 sl st into the next stitch Repeat from * around. You should have 6 petals at the end of round 2. Bind off and weave in ends.

Until next time,

Enjoy and be happy!

- XoXo Shawna

Flower crochet coasters {Pattern}

This is my favorite crocheted coaster, I'm making them to sell in my flea market booth, here in my home town. I thought I would share so you can make your own. Enjoy!

To make these crocheted coasters you will need...

8 ply cotton yarn

3 mm or 3.50 mm hook

Needle to sew in ends 

Pattern...

Chain 6 to form a ring.

Chain 3 (counts as first DC) and DC 19 into the ring (20DC) Join with a Sl St into the top of the starting chain 3 to complete the round. 

Chain 3, DC in the next Stitch and Chain 2, DC in the next 2 Stitches, Chain 2 – repeat around. Join with a SS into the top of the starting chain 3 to complete the round.

Sl St into the next Chain 2 space, Chain 3, DC, Chain 3, 2DC into the first chain 2 space, 2DC, chain 3, 2DC into each remaining chain 2 space – repeat around. Join with a SS into the top of the starting chain 3 to complete the round.

Sl St to next chain 3 space. Chain 3, 7 DC in space, 8 DC into each chain 3 space around. Join with a SS into the top of the starting chain 3 to complete the round.

Turn over and sew in the ends…

These cute flower coasters are perfect for a hot summer day or a chilly autumn morning.

Until next time,

Enjoy and be Happy! 

XoXo - Shawna

Small Whale & Flower {Pattern}

These two simple easy patterns you can put on just about anything. for my I put them on paper clips for mini bookmarks. 

I will try and put the meaning to the abbreviations for the pattern on each post. I've had a few messages about new crocheters who aren't familiar with the abbreviations yet.

Mini Flower

Materials:

Skill level: Easy

Size hook : 2.75 mm

Stitch marker

Scissors 

Tapestry or yarn needle

Any medium size yarn

Abbreviations:

mm - millimeter 

Ch - chain 

Sl St - slip stitch 

Dc - double crochet 

* - Repeat from

Pattern:

Magic Ring, ch 1, 3 dc, sl st, ch 1, 3 dc. * sl st, ch 1, 3 dc. Wroking from * until you have 5 petals in the magic ring, sl st, fasten off.

Note:

If you do not know how to do a magic ring you can ch 4, sl st in the first st.

Mini Whale 

Materials:

Skill level: Easy

Size hook : 3.50 mm

Stitch marker

Scissors 

Tapestry or yarn needle

Any medium size yarn

Abbreviations:

mm - millimeter 

Ch - chain 

sts - stitches 

Sl St - slip stitch 

Sc - single crochet

Hdc - Half double crochet

Dc - double crochet 

Rnd(s) - Round(s)

* - Repeat from

Pattern:

Magic ring, ch 1, 7 sc in ring.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st across 

Rnd 3: 1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st, * 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st.

Row 4: Ch 6, turn, 2 hdc 1 dc in the next st, sl st in the next 2 sts, Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc 1 dc in the next st, sl st in the same st.

Row 5: Sl st in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the nest st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts.

Row 6: 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st, sl st in the next 4 sts, fasten off. 

For the eyes and mouth you can do just about anything, I simply used yarn on my yarn needle making a knot in front for the eye.

Until next time,

Enjoy and be Happy!

XoXo

-Shawna

The Easiest Heart Crochet Pattern Ever!

Materials:

Size I (5.50mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Tapestry or yarn needle

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn

Abbreviations:

sl st = slip stitch

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

trc = treble crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

Directions:

ch 5; join with sl st to form a loop.

Round 1:

ch 3. 10 dc and 1 sl st in first ch st.

Round 2:

ch 3; 3 trc in same st.

3 trc in next st.

1 dc, 1 hdc in next st.

1 sc in next 2 sts.

1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc in next st.

1 sc in next 2 sts.

1 hdc, 1 dc in next st.

3 trc in next st.

3 trc, 1 dc in next st.

sl st in first st.

Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in ends.

This pattern was found on Thepaintedhinge

I love this easy patter you can put these little hearts on anything! 

Until next time,

Enjoy and be Happy!

XoXo

-Shawna

Pencil Topper {Pattern}

This is a project I will be making & selling in my flea market booth here in my home town. I will not be selling them online so I though everyone should have one! So here's the pattern! 

Skill Level: Easy

 Yarn: Medium Weight (5 yards) 

Crochet hook: H/ 5.00 mm 

Pattern: 

Ch 4; join with sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 4 sc in ring; join with sl st to back loop only of first sc.

Rnd 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in back loops only of each sc around; join with sl st to first sc. 

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in back loops onlyof each sc around; join with sl st to both loops of first sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, sl st) in same st (sl st, Ch 3, 3 dc, sl st) in next sc and in each sc around: join with sl st to joining sl st, finish off.

Until next time,

Enjoy & be Happy!

XoXo

-Shawna

Pattern found www.leisurearts.com

Easy Ombre Dishcloth {Pattern}

Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn: 100% Cotton , 1 ball 
for same a picture Lily® Sugar'n Cream® Naturals (56.7g/2 oz.) 1 ball of #02046 (Earth Ombre)
Crochet hook: Size 5mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size: Approx 10 ins. [25.5 cm] square.
Gauge: 13 dc and 6 1/2 rows = 4 ina [10 cm].

Pattern:

Ch 5. Join with sl st to form a ring. 

1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). [3 dc. (Ch 2. 4 dc)] 3 times in ring. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 

2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. *1 dc in each of next 4 dc. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 

3rd to 8th rnds: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * 3 times more. 1 dc in each dc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 

9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around, having 3 sc in corner ch-2 sps. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. 

Pattern found Favcrafts

Until next time,

Enjoy & be Happy.

XoXo

- Shawna

Classic Granny {Pattern}

Photo credit - craftsy.com 

Skill Level: Easy

Made with 3 colors: A, B, & C (Can be made with one color)

With A, ch 4, join with a Sl st to form a ring.

Row 1: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), 2 dc in ring *ch 3, 3 dc in ring, rep from * twice more, ch 3, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 (four groups of 3 dc), drop A.

Row 2: Join B in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, (half corner made), * ch 2, sk 3 dc, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in the same ch-3 sp (corner made), rep from * twice, ch2, 3 dc in same sp as first half corner, ch 3, join with a Sl st to top of beg ch-3, drop B.

Row 3: Pull up a loop with color C in corner ch-3 loop, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp (half corner made), *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next corner sp, rep from * twice, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp as first half corner, ch 3, jin with Sl sp to top of beg ch-3, fasten off C.

So on and so forth. This Classic Granny square can be as big or as little as you like.

Until next time,

Be happy & Enjoy.

XoXo

- Shawna

Crocodile Stitch Flower {Pattern}

This s a very fast and easy flower for any project! 

Materials: Small amount of yarn ( scrap yarn )

A button of your choosing, size depends of the size of the flower.

Crochet hook: Size of your preference. ( I used a size 5.00 mm )

Pattern: Ch 7, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Row 1: * Ch 10, sl st in same ch, Ch 10, sl st in next ch. Rep. from * ( 7 loops )

Row 2:  *[sc, hdc, 8 dc, ch 2,8 dc, hdc, sc] - in first ch 10 space. rep. from * 

Join with sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 7 petals ) 

Credit - bonitapatterns

Until next time,

Enjoy & be Happy.

XoXo - Shawna

Simple Bow {Pattern}

Skill level: Easy

Materials: Cotton or Cotton blend yarn

Crochet Hook: 4.00 or 4.50 mm & Tapestry needle (to sew in ends)

Pattern: Ch 16

Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain across. Ch 1 and turn (14 hdc)

Row 2-4 : hdc in each stitch across, ch 1 and turn. (14 hdc)

Edging: At the end of row 4 ch 1 and turn. Sc all the way around, putting 3 sc in each corner.

Join with sl st. sew in your ends.

Center of Bow: Ch 8

Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. 

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto the bow

Finishing: Pinch middle of your swatch, then wrap the middle piece around.

Sew together on the back to tighten the middle.

Sew in ends.

This is perfect to put on anything.
Hats, Bags, Headbands, anything thing you're mind can think up!

Until next time,

Enjoy & be Happy.

XoXo

-Shawna

Granny Square With a Flower {Pattern}

This pattern for Granny Square with a Flower is easy to crochet and easy to adjust to what ever it is your wanting to make. You can change colors for each row or keep it all one color.

Skill Level: Intermediate

<------ To make this size you will need: Light weight yarn and a 4.5 mm (7) crochet hook.

Picture found on crochetspot.com 

For my granny square I went a little big.

Materials: Medium weight, Size 4 yarn.

Red Heart Supper Saver in Heather Gray.

Crochet Hook:  J/10 6:00 mm
The finished square.  ------->
Special Abbreviations:
3 trbb (3 treble babble) * yarn over hook twice, insert hook in designated stick, yarn over hook and draw it through stitch, (yarn over hook and draw it through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, repeat from * 2 more times, yarn over hook and draw it through all 4 loops on hook.







Row 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, or Magic Ring. Ch 2 16 dc in ring.

Row 2: Sl st in first dc, ch 4, skip 1 dc (sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc) 7 times, sc in same dc as first sl st. (work over the sl st and next ch st)

8 Chain spaces.

Row 3: Ch1, (sc, ch1, 3dc, ch1, sc) in each ch space around, sl st in first sc: 56 sts.

Row 4: Sl st in the next 3 sts, ch6, (skip 6 sts, sc in next st ch 5) 7 times , skip first 2 sl st made on round, sc in same st as third sl st on round (work over the sl st and next ch st, sl st in ch 6 spaces) 8 ch spaces. (you want to sc in the middle dc sts.)

Row 5: Ch 2, *7dc in next ch spaces, ch 2, 3trbb, ch 2, 3trbb, ch 2, 3trbb, ch 2 in the next ch spaces, repeat from * 3 more times, sl st in first dc: 28 dc, 12 3trbb, 16 ch spaces. 

Row 6: Ch 2, * dc in next 3 dc ( be careful not to skip first dc) Ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next ch space, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch space, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch space, Repeat from * 3 more times, sl st in first dc. 96 sts.
(For smaller size this is where you finish off.)

Row 7: ch 1, sc in next st and in ever st until you get to corner st 2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc. in ever corner stitch. sl st in ch 1 space, finish off.

And there you have it a pretty Granny Square with a Flower! 

Share your Granny squares below!

Until next time,
Enjoy & be Happy.

XoXo

-Shawna