Sandi's Crochet Blog April 2004 Archive

Based on an antique pattern from the year 1917. Two-Layer Irish Crochet Rose Free Pattern

Charted for filet crochet. There's a link to the color version of this chart, also. Tropical Fish Free Chart

Second square in the series for an Aircraft Sampler Afghan. Airplane Afghan Square 2 Free Pattern

Easy enough for beginners. This edging could also be used on other projects. Edging For Quick, Easy Dishcloth Free Pattern

This dishcloth pattern is easy enough for beginners to crochet. Below the directions are my additional photos explaining parts of the pattern, to make it easier still. Quick, Easy Dishcloth Free ... Read More

Based on an antique pattern from the year 1920. Half Daisy Design Cluny Edging Free Pattern

Unique square featuring the star stitch; a link to a step-by-step photo how-to for crocheting the star stitch is included. Diamond Design Square Free Pattern

Charted to be worked in filet crochet. Or ... you can use this same chart to cross-stitch this design in solid color silhouette on a single crochet or afghan stitch ... Read More

If you're not familiar with patterns which use asterisks within the crochet directions, this page may help you understand how to follow and to successfully use those types of patterns. Pattern ... Read More

This edging pattern is from the year 1915. I've rewritten and added to the crochet directions. I've also given the authentic antique instructions, for comparison. Adeline Cordet Edging Number 124 Free ... Read More

This little flower design co-ordinates with two little bird charts (same size, so they can be combined in a project). You could work the chart in filet crochet or use ... Read More

This edging will compliment the Somerset Leaf Swirls Afghan but could also be used on many other projects. Three Row Tri-Color Edging Free Pattern

This afghan pattern is from the year 1917. It combines panels in a crocheted stitch pattern with single crochet panels. There is a chart for doing an (optional) cross-stitch design ... Read More

Designed in solid shell stitch. Below the headband photo, in the link box, under the "Related Resources" heading, there's a link to a Solid Shell Stitch How-To ("Learn the Solid ... Read More

A sachet bag crocheted primarily in knot stitch. There's a link to a knot stitch how-to on the pattern page. Knot Stitch Flower Sachet Free Pattern

This would be a wonderful edging for clothing. Picture it accenting the bottom edge of a sweater or summer crop top. Other uses would be as an edging for pillowcases, ... Read More

Cables can be crocheted in many variations. This is a free pattern for a practice square for cables that are crocheted over four stitches. Refer to the photos below the ... Read More

Below the example photo, see the link box for "Other Same Size Charts" with links to Butterfly designs that could be combined with this design, within a project. Charted for filet ... Read More

This pretty edging is worked sideways, one fan section at a time (rather than in long rows), which can be handy because you can decide upon the finished length as ... Read More

Also called a Kerchief or Do-Rag. Triangle Scarf Filet Repeat Free Pattern

This design would be great as the center of a baby afghan. The large areas of a single solid color make this design especially suitable for crocheting the colors in, ... Read More

Finished sizes are given for crocheting this design in filet crochet in various thread sizes or in various yarn weights, so you can choose your own favorite type of material ... Read More

Photo example and free instructions. How To Crochet The Up-Down Stitch