Showing posts with label free pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free pattern. Show all posts

Sunday, February 7, 2021

4 Leaf Clover - free crochet pattern.

Today I'm sharing an older design of mine - that has been a free Ravelry download for some time (and will remain so!) 




This clover can be made as either a three-leafed Shamrock (the official symbol of Ireland and St Patrick) or as a four-leafed lucky clover.  Instructions are given for DK weight yarn, but this pattern can be used with any weight yarn and equivalent hook.

Originally written in 2013 – Updated in 2019. Written in US terms.


It's a pretty easy pattern - the hardest part might be weaving in all the ends! It's cute and quick, and makes great accessories for St Patrick's Day! 





Materials:

Yarn: 20 g DK yarn in Emerald

Hook: 4.0mm



Abbreviations (US terminology):

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

tr = treble crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)




Leaf:

With Emerald yarn, make a chain of 4

Work all of the following in the first ch: 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 3 dc, 3 tr, 3 ch, sl st .

Fasten off and weave in ends.


Repeat to make the desired amount of leaves - 3 or 4!

 


To join:

Make a chain of 5 (the stalk) and sl st to the point of one leaf. Sl st around the leaf, when you reach the centre between the two ‘bumps’ sl st back into centre of the leaf, sl st to point of next leaf and repeat to join all leaves.

Weave in ends. 




I hope you enjoy it!



Happy Crocheting,


Emma

Saturday, January 16, 2021

The Friendship Blanket CAL


This post contains affiliate links 

The Friendship Blanket CAL is the brainchild of Helen from Sunflower Cottage Crochet. 25 designers have teamed up to bring you 41 squares! Each square will be 9 inches, uses worsted weight yarn, and can be assembled to make a blanket. Pick and Mix which squares you want to make! The running theme is texture - and friendship!


What yarn to use?

The patterns are written for Worsted/Aran Weight yarn- some suggestions are:

Paintbox Simply Aran  100% Acrylic, 100g/3.5 oz - 60 colours to choose from!

Yarn and Colours Epic - 100% cotton, 50g -101 shades of pure cotton!

What am I using?

I'm using a yarn found at the Australian chain 'Spotlight' called

Spot Saver USA style (200 g/100% acrylic) 

I'll be using pumpkin (pictured) Peacock and Grey. 

How to join in?

I'll be updating this post every few days to update the new square releases, you can also follow Sunflower Cottage- the host of the CAL

Helen's Square kicks things off - you can find the pattern of the first square: the Friendship Square, here on the Sunflower Crochet Blog. 

If you'd like to read Helen's original post, that kick's off the CAL - click here.

All squares will remain free for the duration of the CAL. 

You can use the tag #Friendshipblanket21 to see what others are posting on social media.


Of course, I jumped at the opportunity to join in, but you'll have to wait to see my square! 


And, for those who just can't wait - there is the option of purchasing the entire CAL right now. You can click this link for the bundle (affiliate link)


Click on the photos below to be taken to each individual pattern. I will be updating the post to add all 41 squares! This post will remain once the crochet along has finished, as a way to find all the squares. I won't have any control over links that are no longer valid, 

Post Update: April 2th April 2021 - All the patterns are live - I just need to catch up on linking them all properly in this post. 


I've also written a follow-up post, with links to everything I think you'll need. 




Square 1: Friendship Square
 

Square 2: Pretty Petals

 
Square 3: Lauren



Square 3: Rambling Roses



Square 4: 





Square 5: Illusion Square

Square 6: Diamond Bliss

Square 7: Omatra Square


Square 8: Raised Diamonds

Square 9: Ara Square


Square 10: Argyll Square

Square 11: The Kindred Square


Square 12: The Eclectic Square



Square 13: Kinship Square

Square 14: Tapestry Heart

Square 15: Friendship Blanket Square



Square 16: Connection Square



Square 17: Sweet Stripes


Square 18: Sol Square

Square 19: Dolphin Stitch


Square 20: Cross Puff Square 


Square 21: Zamni Square



Square 22: Sun and Stars

Square 23: Lasting Links


Square 24:


Square 25: Synergy

Square 26: Sedge Stitch 

Square 27: Arianrhod Square


Square 28: Harmony Square 


Square 29: Crochet Cluster Stitch


Square 30:  Rialto Square


Square 31: Friendship Star




Square 33: 


Square 34: Integrity Square 


Square 35: Communion Square

Square 36: Malachia Granny Square 


Square 37:  Companion Square

Square 38: Fellowship Square


Square 39: Waffle Stitch Square


Square 40: Circle of Friends Square


Square 41: Brindisi Bobble 





What an incredible list! Make a few squares, or make them all! Don't forget there is still the option to purchase the full bundle right now. You can click this link for the bundle (affiliate link)




Thursday, November 26, 2020

Candy Striped Basket - Free Pattern




 Time for a new - and free - pattern!








Introducing the Candy Striped Basket. 


This basket is worked into a wooden base bag, something I've been wanting to try for a while! I am using a 15 x 25 cm size - this pattern can be modified for larger (or smaller) but you will need to do some calculations for your yarn usage. This pattern works on a stitch count multiple of 5. 


It also uses front post double crochets, for a technique that is often referred to as a crochet brioche - or briochet! -as it mimics the brioche technique in knitting. 







The first 4 rows were tough to work into - so I recommend going slow and taking a few breaks. 

You'll also need a 4 mm hook, a stitch marker, scissors,

and 2 colours of Aran or 10ply cotton  

I have used Sheepjes Cahlista (50g/85 m) C1 280 Lemon (2 balls) and C2 519 Freesia (1 ball) 

This pattern is written in US terms



ch- chain
dc - double crochet
FP - front post
sk- skip
st - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
C1 - colour one
C2 - colour two




Join C1 to any hole, sc into every hole around. The side facing you will become the base.





Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc) and dc into same st, *dc in next st, 2dc in next st, rep from * to last st, dc in last st, slt st join.



Row 2: Ch 3 (does not count as dc) FPdc around starting chain from Row 1, and next dc, *ch 1, sk 1, 2 FPdc, rep from * around to last st, ch 1, sk 1, sl st to 1st FPdc. Secure C1 with a stitch marker, do not fasten off. 



Row 3:  With C2, make a standing FPdc around first skipped st from Row 1, *ch 2, sk 2 FPdc, FPdc into next skipped dc from Row 1, rep from * around, ch 2, sk 2 FPdc, sl st to standing FPdc. Secure C2 with a stitch marker, do not fasten off. 



Row 4: Ch 3 (does not count as dc) FPdc around 1st FPdc from Row 2, and next FPdc, *ch 1, sk 1, 2 FPdc, rep from * around to last st, ch 1, sk 1, sl st to 1st FPdc. secure C1 with a stitch marker, do not fasten off. 



Row 5: Ch 3 (does not count as dc) FPdc around 1st FPdc from Row 3, *ch 2, sk 2, FPdc, rep from * around to last st, ch 1, sk 1, sl st to 1st FPdc. secure C2 with a stitch marker, do not fasten off. 



Row 6 - 19: Alternate rows 4 and 5.



Row 20: Ch 3, FPdc around 1st st, and every st around.


Fasten off, and weave in ends.






I hope you enjoy your basket. As you can see from photos, I'll be using mine for yarn! 


Happy Crocheting,




Emma





Pattern designed and written by Emma Wilkinson©
No restrictions are placed on finished items made with this pattern, however the pattern may not be resold or copied in any form. Pictures remain the property of Emma Wilkinson Designs