Free Bright Blossom Crochet Pattern

 

This is a work-in-progress. I think it's going to be a blanket for my daughter's bunk bed. I'm doing it in bright rainbow colors...you may want to choose more toned-down colors for your own blossoms! Here's the basic flower pattern and joining instructions so you can create your own masterpieces!

Materials for One Flower:
Small amounts worsted weight yarn in yellow and contrasting color (CC)
Size H crochet hook

Size: 4" in diameter

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, 12 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc (12 sc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, (work 1st half of one dc in same sc) 3 times, yo and draw yarn through all 4 loops on hk, * ch 4, sk 1sc, (work first half of one dc) 3 times in next sc, yo and draw yarn through all 4 loops  on hk,  rep from * around, ending w ch 4, sk last sc, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3, fo (6 clusters plus 6 ch 4 sp).

Rnd 3: Join CC w sc in ch 4 sp before joining sl st of Rnd 2, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, sc) in same ch 4 loop, * in next ch 4 loop work (sc, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, sc) rep from * around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (6 petals).

Joining motifs together:
To join motifs together, make 1 complete motif, then next motifs as follows:

Rnds 1-2: Work same as Rnd 1 of completed motif.

Rnd 3: Join CC w sc in ch 4 sp before joining sl st of Rnd 2, (2 dc, ch 2  in same sp), holding motifs wrong sides together, sl st in any ch 3 sp of completed motif, ch 2, (2 dc, sc) in same in same ch 4 sp of working motif, in next ch 4 sp, (sc, 2 dc, ch 2), sl st in next ch 3 sp of finished motif, ch 2, (2 dc, sc) in same ch 4 sp of working motif, (sc, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, sc) in each of next ch 4 loops of working motif, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo. When joining motifs at more than 2 petals, join them using the (sc, 2 dc, ch 2) in ch 4 sp of working motif, sl st in corresponding ch 3 sp of completed motif, then (ch 2, 2 dc, sc) in same ch 4 sp of working motif method. When joining at petal intersections ch 2, sl st beneath joined petals rather than through the ch 3 sp, ch 2 and finish working motif petal, fo.

Free White Rose Crochet Pattern

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

Size: 3" in diameter

Rnd 1: Leaving an 18" length of yarn for sewing, start w magic ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same sc, (sl st, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st) in next sc and in each sc around, sl st in 1st st to join (5 petals), pull magic ring closed.

Rnd 2: *Ch 3, sl st around post of next sc in Rnd 1 below (sl st will show on front of work), rep from * 3 times, ch 3, join w sl st in beg sl st (5 ch 3 loops).

Rnd 3: Sl st into 1st ch 3 sp, (ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same ch 3 sp, *in next ch 3 loop (sl st, ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, sl st), rep from * 4 times, join w sl st just below beg sl st (5 petals).

Rnd 4: *Ch 4, sl st around next sl st post of Rnd 3 below (sl st will show on front of work), rep from * 3 times, ch 4, join w sl st in beg sl st (5 ch 4 loops).

Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch 4 loop, (ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same ch 4 loop, (sl st, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sl st) in each ch 4 loop around, join w sl st in beg sl st, fo (5 petals).

Weave in the tail you just fastened off. Enjoy!

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!

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!

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!

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!