December 31, 2019

Pansy Pincushion Free Crochet Pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs


Pansy Pincushion is my latest free pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs! You can find the pattern HERE.


The pincushion is fast and easy to make. You make the petals, stuff them and then sew them to the two colored green base.
Make a great gift!
Enjoy!

December 26, 2019

Good Teamwork Vintage Knit Pattern


It is called Good Teamwork and is a cardigan that can be made for either a man or a woman. You can find the pattern HERE.

It calls for Spinnerin  Twist which is a #4 yarn and a substitution can easily be found in today's yarn.

This is a pattern from my own collection and is in the public domain. I believe patterns like this one should be free to any and every one.

Enjoy!

December 24, 2019

Gray Collar-Scarf Free Crochet Pattern by Donna's Crochet Designs


This week's free pattern is my Gray Collar-Scarf pattern. You can find the pattern HERE.
The idea behind this pattern is a collar to dress up your winter coat and a scarf to keep you warm.  The collar is crochet with one strand Lion fun fur yarn and a strand of #4 yarn, while the scarf is the #4 only.

I hope you like it.
Enjoy!

December 19, 2019

Free Belt and Hanger Cover Vintage Crochet Pattern



This week's free pattern is a double. You get the instructions to make this cute two-tone belt as well as a cover for a hanger. This is a vintage pattern from my own collection. You can find the pattern HERE.

Enjoy!

December 17, 2019

Baby Jacket and Hat Free Crochet Pattern


This week the free pattern is of a 12, 18 and 24 month Baby Jacket and Matching Hat with flowers. You can find the pattern HERE.


Both the hat and jacket feature an easy to make flower.

Enjoy!

December 11, 2019

Five Hot Pads Free Vintage Pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs


This week's free vintage pattern is a set of five hot pads. You can find the pattern HERE.

As always the pattern is from my own collection and in the public domain so it should always be free!

Before buying a vintage pattern google it and see if it isn't available free else where!

Enjoy!

December 10, 2019

My Three Bears Toy Free Crochet Pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs


New free pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs


I call it My Three Bears

You can find the pattern HERE.

 The Bears are made int two separate sections. A front and a back.


Magnets have been secured to the inside of each section.


This way you can mix and match front and backs.


Simply pull them apart and then back together again!


Enjoy!

October 09, 2019

16" Teddy Bear Free Crochet Pattern


This is a free pattern for a 16" Teddy Bear. Pattern found HERE


It was made with #4 yarns and designed to be a brother (or sister) to the 16"-18" Build-A-Bear


Enjoy!

16" Mary Poppins Costume for 16" Teddy Bear Free Crochet Pattern


This pattern is designed to fit my 16" Teddy Bear Pattern which is also free (HERE)


The outfit is much like Mary Poppins Nanny Outfit.


 Made with #4 yarn it features a dress, jacket, hat, tote and shoes.


The outfit will also fit the 16"-18" Build-A-Bear bears.


I hope you like it!


Enjoy!

September 24, 2019

Free Pink and Lace Purse Crochet Pattern


This week's free pattern is for this Pink purse with lace overlay. You can find the pattern HERE.
The purse is made with #4 yarn and size H hook. Then the Lace is made with size 10 crochet thread and size E hook. The large size of the hook makes crocheting the lace faster.


A zipper has been added to the purse and there are full instructions included in the pattern.


The lace is then gathered and sewn around the purse. Ribbon and bows are then added to finish the look. Plastic chain has been used for the purse's handle/strap.

Enjoy!

September 16, 2019

Maryland Bedspread Free Vintage Pattern


This week's free vintage pattern is for a bedspread called: "Maryland"
It is done in bedspread cotton and from the 1950's
Enjoy!

July 15, 2019

Bride and Bride's Maid Glass Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is for the Wedding season. It's a Bride and matching Bride's Maid Glass Cozy. You can find the pattern here,

 The glass cozies were made using size 10 crochet thread.

 The dress is made and then sewn onto the cozy.

The cozy will fit most glasses!
Hope you like it!

July 09, 2019

Evening Out Ladies Outfit Free Crochet Pattern

 An Evening Out is my latest free crochet pattern. It consists of top, skirt, shawl and purse.
You can find the pattern here.
 The top features bead work along the top edge and straps.

 The shawl also features bead work and is done in the Solomon Knot crochet stitch. I have a tutorial on how to do the Solomon's Knot here.

 Here is a full length view of the outfit without the shawl.

 A close up view of the top.

 View of the matching purse.

 The bead work is done after the beads have been threaded onto the yarn and then crochet. You can find a tutorial on bead crochet here.
The pattern is written in several sizes. From 36" to 48" bust.
I hope you like the pattern!
Donna