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06/23/06 -
Shell Triangles Afghan Free Pattern
I created this design in June 2005 and used it for a scarf pattern, which I gave sections
of alternating colors. I called it
Monet Color Blocks Scarf. Now I've worked out the directions
for repeats of this same design to be made into an afghan. I've figured the directions for
3 different afghan sizes.
06/04/06 -
Daffodil Theme Free Patterns List
Items that have a daffodil flower within the design.
06/04/06 -
Pansy Theme Free Patterns List
Items that have a pansy flower within the design.
06/04/06 -
Daisy Theme Free Patterns List
Items that have a daisy flower within the design.
06/02/06 -
Stairsteps Texture and Open Path Afghan Free Pattern
Knowing that some people prefer to crochet afghans in one piece rather than in
squares to be joined,
I combined the designs of two of my updown afghan squares and wrote directions for crocheting as
a one-piece afghan. This afghan has lines of texture patterning with open path portions,
combining my Stairsteps Texture Square and my
Open Path Square. I've
figured the starting chains and pattern differences for 4 different sizes in this design.
05/28/06 -
Fabulous and Flirty Crochet Book Review
Find out about the types of patterns for crocheted fashions and the special features
found in the book Fabulous and Flirty Crochet.
05/21/06 -
Free Patterns For Crocheted Summer Clothing
A list of links to free patterns to crochet tank tops and halter tops.
05/20/06 -
Learn 3-dc Mesh In Filet Crochet
Photos showing close-up looks, with explanations of the stitches used in
crocheting the various types of mesh in filet crochet, when working in a 3-dc mesh.
05/14/06 -
How To Make A Lacet In Filet Crochet
This how-to gives instructions for making a filet crochet lacet and how to do the
stitches that are in the next row above a lacet.
05/14/06 -
Lacy Afghan Free Pattern (2 sizes)
This is an easy pattern to crochet. I've given several starting chains for
different sizes.
05/12/06 -
Easy Extra Long Scarf for Fashion Wrap Styles
This is an easy pattern to crochet. I designed this scarf in an extra long style,
which lends itself to many possibilities for ways to wrap it for various looks ... or
you can wear it with each side simply hanging straight for the longest possible scarf look.
It is crocheted in long rows, with only 7 rows to complete the scarf.
05/09/06 -
Drawstring Tote With Optional Liberty Bell
A handy crocheted tote, with a drawstring top and an example showing an optional color
pattern of a USA liberty bell added to the front of the bag. You could also make the
tote all in one solid color (without the liberty bell added).
05/04/06 -
Rose Theme Free Patterns List
Free patterns that have a rose in the design, with patterns divided by
type of item. Accessories, clothing, doilies and more.
05/03/06 -
How To Do The Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
Instructions, with step-by-step photos, to learn how to make the
crossed double crochet stitch. How to make it cross in different directions, with
hints for the various methods.
05/01/06 -
Stairsteps Texture UpDown Afghan Square
I gave this square in the series a line of texture patterning (different than the
others). This is the same size as the other up-down variation squares that I designed
and could be combined for a sampler afghan.
04/30/06 -
UpDown and Open Path Texture Afghan Square
Here's another up-down variation square that I created for this textured afghan
square series. This one has an area of openwork patterning (different than the others).
This is the same size as the other up-down variation squares that I came up with and
could be combined for a sampler afghan.
04/29/06 -
Half Motif For Use With Six-Sided Granny Style Shapes
This half motif can be used to fit together with six-sided shapes to make the edge
straight when on the last round of joining six-sided granny style motifs.
04/29/06 -
How To Do The Lazy Daisy Embroidery Stitch
Instructions, with step-by-step photos, to learn how to make the lazy
daisy embroidery stitch. Making embroidered flowers and other embroidery designs on crocheted
and knitted items has become a popular embellishment.
04/23/06 -
Edgings Free Crochet Pattern Links
Free crochet patterns for various types of crocheted edgings. I've arranged the
edgings by width; narrow, average width or wide, followed by links to filet crochet
edgings and edgings crocheted on rick rack.
04/23/06 -
Bolero Crochet Pattern Links
A resource for finding patterns for crocheted boleros. Links to free patterns and a
listing of bolero patterns that can be purchased online.
04/23/06 -
Crocheting An Edging Directly Into Fabric
Basic directions for preparing to crochet directly into fabric, how to make the holes,
starting the crocheting.
04/22/06 -
UpDown And Openwork Texture Afghan Square Free Pattern
I put my imagination to work and created another afghan square,
which alternates the up-down stitch with areas of other stitches that make openwork portions
in the design. This is the same size as the
first two up-down squares that I came up with and could be combined for a sampler
afghan.
04/21/06 -
Texture Stripes UpDown Variation Square Free Pattern
Another new afghan square, using the up-down stitch patterning as part of the design.
This pattern is made with only basic single crochet and double crochet stitches but creates
a texture design.
04/15/06 -
Up-Down Stitch Variation Afghan Square Free Pattern
In creating this pattern, I alternated the up-down stitch with areas of
other stitch combinations to make a
variation on the traditional all-over up-down stitch patterning. This pattern is
made with only single crochet and double crochet stitches but creates a texture design.
04/09/06 -
Spring Flowers Handbag Free Pattern
Another original handbag pattern, decorated with delicate flowers that are
added to the finished bag and an optional flowered fringe edging.
04/08/06 -
Crocheted Skirts Top Fashions At Online Shops
If you are interested in seeing the types of crocheted fashions that have
become popular in the fashion world, you might enjoy browsing the photos of these selections of
crocheted skirts that are being sold through various online shops.
04/07/06 -
Crocheted Fashion Shawls and Wraps Ready-Made Online Sources
Enjoy browsing photos of crocheted fashions that are available
at various shops online.
04/02/06 -
Rabbit Free Chart
Hints for using the chart for filet crochet or for cross-stitch on a
crocheted background.
03/28/06 -
Handbag With Dachshund Dog Theme Free Pattern
This free crochet pattern for a handbag can be made with a dachshund dog theme (as shown
in the example) but the texture design has enough appeal to use it with no cross-stitch
added to the finished bag, if you prefer.
03/25/06 -
Loop and Bar Lace Drawstring Bag Free Pattern
In this pattern, a drawstring top made of rows of chain loops, is used as a closure
for the bag. A pretty loop and bar lace edging decorates the lower edge. There are extra
photos throughout the pattern to refer to while making the bag.
03/25/06 -
Downsized Loop and Bar Lace Free Pattern
I've resized the antique loop and bar lace and have written crochet instructions for
the shorter version, along with new photos showing examples of this lace.
03/19/06 -
Baby Chick Front View Written Instructions For Filet Crochet In A 3dc Mesh
Instructions written out, row by row, for crocheting
this baby chick filet crochet design in a three double crochet mesh.
If you are new to chart-reading, comparing the written directions to the
chart, as you go along, can help you become familiar with crocheting
from a chart or graph.
03/17/06 -
Vs and Fans Window Drawstring Purse Free Pattern
This pattern shows how to convert two Vs and Fans Window Squares into a purse
with a drawstring top.
03/14/06 -
Vs and Fans Window Square Free Pattern
This square has a separate layer with a different color
that shows through an openwork portion of the main piece. This results in a two-color
square but you only have to work with one color at a time while crocheting it.
03/12/06 -
Vs and Fans Bookmark Free Pattern
This bookmark is crocheted with easy double crochet, chains and V-stitches.
On a separate pattern page, I've given directions for an optional
Marker Tail With Bead that I
created for this bookmark pattern.
03/11/06 -
Easy Lacy Double Shells Scarf Free Pattern
This easy scarf is a wider version of my
lacy shells scarf. An easy
pattern, suitable for beginners. I have included extra photos to illustrate how to
crochet parts of the pattern.
03/04/06 -
U.S. Steel Crochet Hook Size Matched To Approximate Thread Size To Use
A chart that can be helpful in deciding upon a hook size to use with
a certain size of crochet thread.
03/01/06 -
Easy Lacy Shells Scarf Free Pattern
Made with easy double crochet and chain stitches. This is a good
project for beginners who have learned how to do the double crochet stitch. I have
included extra photos (and links to even more photos) to help with parts of the pattern that a beginning crocheter
might have questions about.
02/22/06 -
Lacy Crochet Pattern Extra Photos For How-To Reference
Additional close-up photos, with stitches marked, along with extra explanation and hints
for the lacy lapghan pattern.
02/18/06 -
Crocheting Half Circles
In response to email requests for instructions on how to crochet a basic half circle,
I've put together directions and made example photos for half circles in single crochet and
in double crochet.
02/12/06 -
Extra Photos To Help In Crocheting Spider Lace
These photos show how to crochet parts of the spider lace and blocks design,
which is used in crocheting a
shawl wrap and a
scarf pattern on this site. There are step-by-step close-up photos, showing how to gather up the
chain lengths in row 7 of the spider lace design.
02/11/06 -
Cross Theme Free Crochet Patterns
Arranged by category.
Links to free crochet patterns for items with a cross theme. Afghan squares with
crosses, Bible covers, cross shaped appliques, bookmarks and more.
02/05/06 -
Online Sources For Embroidery Print Caron Simply Soft Yarn
Useful for crocheted stained glass look projects. (I have used it in the
examples for several patterns that I have made available on this site and have had
requests since for a listing of sources for locating this yarn).
02/01/06 -
Spider Lace and Blocks Seaman's Style Scarf
A free pattern for a crocheted scarf, with a lace design, similar to the Spider
Lace and Blocks Afghan Square pattern on this site.
02/01/06 -
Zig-Zag and Ripple Free Patterns For Items Other Than Afghans
A selection of links to free crochet patterns for various items, all with a ripple
or zig-zag pattern in the design. Accessories, clothing and more.
01/29/06 -
Free Patterns For Advanced Beginners
This is a selection of free pattern links for the crochet skill level of advanced
beginner; someone who knows some crochet basics and is ready to learn more. Many of the
link descriptions include an extra link to a how-to that will help the beginning crocheter
learn how to do a certain part of that pattern.
01/28/06 -
Aran Design Free Patterns
Free patterns for crocheted items in an aran design. Texture stitches, and sometimes
cables, are used in these patterns, for experienced crocheters. Afghans, hats, scarves, sweaters and more.
01/24/06 -
Shawl Wrap In Crocheted Spider Lace and Blocks Design Free Pattern
This lacy wrap can be worn in various ways, with different views shown in
extra photos on the pattern page.
01/21/06 -
Stained Glass Look Scarf Free Pattern
This scarf is worked in long rows, so that there is
no weaving in of ends. The scarf is 3 inches wide. I used the antique pineapple
stitch in creating this scarf pattern. I've included extra hints,
extra pattern directions and extra photos to help make it easier and more enjoyable for
you to crochet this type of stitch pattern.
01/21/06 -
Free Patterns For Dog Fashions, Crocheted Sweaters For Dogs
A selection of links to free crochet patterns for dog fashions.
Crocheted sweaters for dogs that are sizes from small to large.
01/14/06 -
Free Charts of Small Numbers Charted For Filet Crochet
Small numbers charted for filet crochet or for cross-stitch in solid color silhouette.
These charted small numbers will fit within the center area of my
Hearts Border With Blank Center design.
01/13/06 -
The Red Scarf Project
The Orphan Foundation of America has organized this project to collect
handknitted and crocheted scarves, preferably in shades of red, for OFA to send to
foster youth in Valentine’s Day care packages. Details, press release, involvement of
Interweave Knits Magazine, The National Needlearts Association, Einstein Bros. Bagels and
needlework designer Lily Chin.
01/13/06 -
Crocheting Outside Afghan Rounds Around A Filet Crochet Center
Instructions that I have written for rounds that are crocheted around a filet crochet piece to
make an afghan. This set of instructions are geared especially for my Dragonfly Afghan
filet crochet design but could also be adapted for other filet crochet pieces that you
would want to make into an afghan.
01/12/06 -
Free Patterns With Frog Themes
A gift of a crocheted stuffed frog will often be a favorite with a little boy. Or
perhaps you know someone of any age who is a collector of frog themed items. Here's a
listing of free frog theme patterns that may be helpful in finding items to crochet for
gifts (or for yourself).
01/08/06 -
The Sandi Marshall Cape
Photos of the cape that I designed in early Fall of 2005, with a link to
the free pattern page. This is a versatile pattern, that can be a short capelet or
a longer cape. I've put together a little photo tour, showing examples of my
cape pattern crocheted in various ways, with details on how to use my pattern
to get that certain finished result. A link to the free pattern is on each
photo page.
01/08/06 -
Crocheting With "Yarn" Made From Plastic Bags
Learn how to prepare ordinary plastic grocery or shopping bags for crocheting.
Links to instructions for turning plastic bags into yarn, hints and free patterns.
01/08/06 -
Free Patterns For Plastic Bag Holders
Links to free patterns for decorative crocheted holders and dispensers
for storing plastic grocery and shopping bags.
01/01/06 -
Year 2006 Free Chart
Charted for filet crochet. The design has a hearts
border and would be pretty used as a wall hanging, pillow front or as part of an
afghan. There are links to other hearts border charts which are the same size so
that they can be combined within a project.
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