Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Free July Ruby Birthstone Bookmark Crochet Pattern


Materials:
Small amount red worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Size: 7" long x 1 1/2" wide

Row 1: Ch 24, dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same ch, * sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, rep from * to last ch, working along other side of bookmark in free beg ch loops, (ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in same st as last st worked, * sk 1 ch, sc in next st, sk 1 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, rep from * along side, working (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1)  in same st as beg ch 4, join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4, fo.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Crocheted Lavender Sachet for Sale



Hi, everyone! If you like my crocheted lavender sachet but don't have time to make one, I currently have one in stock in The Goody Shop for a negotiable price of $6.50, which includes free USA shipping. :)

Free Self-Scenting Sachet Crochet Pattern


No perfume or potpouri needed in this sachet, as the yarn itself is scented! This piece would also make a nice pincushion. You could work it in unscented yarn if you prefer.

Materials:
1 oz. 100% cotton Peaches&Creme Scents worsted weight yarn in Lavender Sachet
Size H crochet hook
Small amount fiberfill for stuffing

Size: 4" in diameter

Note: Do not join rnds unless otherwise noted. Mark last sc in each rnd w st marker.

Sides (make 2):

Rnd 1: Start w magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc), pull magic ring closed.

Rnd 3: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: * Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last 2 sc (22 sc).

Rnd 5: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last sc (29 sc).

Rnd 6: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,  rep from * around to last 2 sc , sc in next to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (39 sc).

Weave in ends.

Edging: Holding pieces wrong sides together and working through both pieces, join w sc in any sc, sc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc, * sc in next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc, rep from * around, stuffing w fiberfill after pieces are about 3/4 of the way sewn shut, join w sl st through post of 1st sc, fo (13 petals).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Free Crazy Circle Crochet Pattern


Materials:
Small amounts worsted weight yarn in yellow, orange, red and purple
Size H crochet hook

Size: 2 3/4" in diameter

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 6, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, 12 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (12 sc).

Rnd 2: Join orange w sc in 1st sc of Rnd 1, sc in same sc, 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (24 sc).

Rnd 3: Join red w sc in 1st sc of Rnd 2, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (32 sc).

Rnd 4: Join purple w sc in 1st sc of Rnd 3, sc in same sc, * sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last 3 sc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (40 sc).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Free Scrappy Flower Crochet Pattern


These flowers are perfect for joining into scarfs!

Materials:
Small amount worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Size: 2 3/4" in diameter

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc (8 sc).

Rnd 2: * Ch 3, sl st in next sc, rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in same sp as beg ch 3 (8 ch 3 sp).

Rnd 3: Sl st to center of 1st ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 5, sc in next ch 3 sp, rep from * around, ending w ch 5, sl st in 1st sc to join, fo (8 ch 5 sp).

To join motifs, work Rnds 1 and 2 same as 1st motif.
Rnd 3: Sl st to center of 1st ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 2, holding motifs wrong sides together, sl st in ch 5 sp of finished motif, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 loop of working motif, rep from * once more, ch 5, sc in next ch 3 loop of working motif (5 times), ch 5, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Free Scented Bookmark Crochet Pattern


This bookmark is crocheted with a lavender-scented cotton yarn (which smells delightful!). You can crochet the bookmark all in one color or add a different color edging.

Materials:
Small amount 100% cotton Peaches&Creme Scents worsted weight yarn in Lavender Sachet
Optional: For a different color edging, you'll need a small amount of 100% cotton Peaches&Creme worsted weight yarn in White
Size H crochet hook

Size: 7 1/2" long

Row 1: With Lavender, ch 24, dc in 4th ch from hk and in each ch across (22 dc), if continuing with Lavender, sc around post of top dc (working across the top of bookmark)...if working edging with White, fo Lavender and join White with sc around post of top dc (working across the top of bookmark).

Edging Rnd: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) twice more around top dc post, sc in unworked beg ch loop of 1st dc on opposite side, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in each unworked beg ch loop along side to last dc, (sc, ch 1) 3 times around top of last dc, sc in 1st dc on opposite side, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in each dc along side, join w sl st in beg sc, fo.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Free Watercolours Coaster Crochet Pattern


Materials:
Small amount Peaches & Creme worsted weight cotton yarn in Sweet Pea Stripes
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 4 rnds sc=1"
Size: 5" in diameter

Note: Do not join Rnds 1-7, mark last sc in each rnd w st marker.

Rnd 1: Start w magic ring, 8 sc in magic ring (8 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, pull magic ring closed (16 sc).

Rnd 3: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (24 sc).

Rnd 4: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (32 sc).

Rnd 5: * Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (40 sc).

Rnd 6: * Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (48 sc).

Rnd 7: * Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next, rep from * around (56 sc).

Rnd 8: * Sk next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around, joining w sl st in last sc of Rnd 7, fo (14 shells).

Weave in ends.

Optional: Block coaster.

Enjoy!