Hello!
Recently I've been accused of purposely scrambling my free patterns making them unreadable and thus not really free.
I find this very up-setting. I assue everyone one of you if you go to: www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com you will find completely free and readable patterns.
I've had my site checked and the only conclusion is that this person's web browser is not compatable with my site. My site works well with: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
I can not guarantee all web browsere will work on my site.
I apologize to any all all this may have caused problems for.
Donna Collinsworth
February 23, 2011
February 20, 2011
Free Crochet Pattern Dres & Vest For American Girl Doll
Here is this week's free pattern:
Dress & Vest for American Girl dolls or like sized dolls.
It is a dress that features a ruffle coller and cuffs.
Dress snaps in back.
The vest has yarn threaded through the stitches and then tied into a bow.
The pattern was orginally done using Red Heart Luster Sheen yarns, but you can also work it in most sport weight yarns.
February 12, 2011
I call this Decreasing Circles Necklace and I'm sure you can guess why!
all you need is some size 10 crochet thread, size 7 hook and necklace clasp and you're in business!
Click here for the pattern!
I hope you like it!
Keep those crochet hooks busy!
February 11, 2011
How To Make Raised Stitches In Crochet
Here is a link to the tutorial on how to make the raised stitches to make this heart sample.
This raised stitch heart tote is a free pattern found here.
It began life as a heart place mat, but I decided it looked too pretty to stay inside the house and I turned it into a tote by adding a bottom and handle. It still make a lovely place mat!
This is a 12 month size baby dress with the raised stitches.
I'm beginning to think I need to go beyond a heart when designing. I did a word baby afghan once that was love, hugs, kisses--I'll have to find the photo for that one. I believe that design was sold to a magazine.
February 10, 2011
Here is a fairly easy to make necklace.
I call it Gold Coin Necklace.
The Gold thread is DMC metallic thread in size 5. It can be found in the needlework area of most craft stores where the embroidary floss it kept.
Once you have roll into into a ball (to prevent knots) it really is easy to work with.
You can find the pattern HERE
I hope you like it!
I'd love to see any pictures anyone would like to share of a pattern of mine they made!
I've just tried this new yarn called baby Jacquards floral. (My success at right)
On the skein it shows a small square of it crochet and it looks just like little flowers in between the color stripes.
I've been playing with it and have found I can only get the floral pattern by using a single crochet stitch and crocheting in rows and not rounds.
Has anyone else played with it?
February 08, 2011
Slink-A-Saurus!
My latest free pattern that features a slinky in its design.
As you can see, the dinosaur's back is the slinky. His red points are all wond onto the slinky and pushed to its center.
He also features a spiked tail, lower jaw, tiny red button eyes and red feet pads.
Made using Red Heart Super Saver yarns and size H crochet hook.
The pattern is free!
To see more picutres visit HERE!
January 04, 2010
New Free Necklace Patterns
I call this first necklace:
Black Rectangles on Gold Chains.
It is 20" long, made using size 10 crochet thread and Lion Metallic yarn. It is a very fast neclace to put together!
You'll find the pattern on my free pattern web site!
This free crochet pattern I call Royal Beaded Crochet Necklace with Chain Strands!
This necklace is entirely crochet. Even the closure is crochet!
I hope you enjoy them both!
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www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
www.livingplastic.com
Black Rectangles on Gold Chains.
It is 20" long, made using size 10 crochet thread and Lion Metallic yarn. It is a very fast neclace to put together!
You'll find the pattern on my free pattern web site!
This free crochet pattern I call Royal Beaded Crochet Necklace with Chain Strands!
This necklace is entirely crochet. Even the closure is crochet!
I hope you enjoy them both!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
www.livingplastic.com
May 08, 2009
Piano Hot Pad Crochet Pattern
Piano Hot Pad pattern found HERE!It's 8" X 8-1\2" and made from just three parts.
Quick and easy to make and put together.
Great for the piano lover in your life!
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May 06, 2009
Toy Organizer Crochet Pattern
Crochet pattern for this toy organizer:Above this the link for the pattern!
I hope you enjoy it!
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April 12, 2009
How To Crochet Around a Pop Tab Using a Half Double Crochet
You begin with a base of half double crochet (hdc) stitches.Yo (yarn over) as you would making another hdc.
Insert the hook through the next stitch.
Place pop tab on hook.
Yo again.
Pull though pop tab and stitch.
Yo and pull through all loops on hook to finish the stitch.
Attached pop tab.
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March 23, 2009
How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse
How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse.
You begin by figuring out the size of the lining you will need. First measure from the inside top to the bottom of the purse. Then measure around the inside circumference of the purse. You will get a measurement something like: 7" X 20". Now add a 1\2" seam allowance to this: 8" X 21". Cut this from the fabric you are going to use as the lining. Sew short ends together, taking the 1\2" seam allowance, forming a tube.
Pin a 1\2" hem around one edge of the lining.
Pin this to inside edge of purse and sew in place.
Turn the purse inside-out and sew a line of basting stitched (long running stitches) to hold the bottom edge of the lining to the bottom of the purse. Turn right side out.
On a piece of cardboard out line the bottom of the purse and cut out.
Lay cardboard on a small piece of batting and trim the batting until only 1\4" extends from the edge all around.
Rep with your lining fabric.
With craft glue, glue the lining to the back of the cardboard using tape to hold it in place until dry.
Once dry, remove the tape and glue the finished bottom the the inside bottom of the purse.
How To Make a Drop In Lining For a Purse
How to Make a Drop in Lining for a Crochet Purse.
I call it a drop in lining because it isn't completely sewn into the purse, top and bottom. You can pull it out.
You begin by measuring the depth of the purse (from the inside top edge to the bottom. Then you measure the circumference around the inside of the purse. You will have a measurement something like: 7" X 26".
You now add a 1\2" seem allowance to that measurement, so it's now 8" X 27". Cut that size rectangle from the fabric you will be lining the purse with.
Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.
Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.
Make a pattern of the bottom of the purse by drawing around it and then adding 1\2" for seam allowances. Pin the bottom to one long edge of lining. The purse I am lining has a square bottom so I had to be careful pinning around corners.
Bottom completely pinned to bottom lining.
Lining sewn together.
If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.
Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.
Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.
Picture of finished lining in purse.
Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.
Lining sewn together.
If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.
Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.
Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.
Picture of finished lining in purse.
Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.
March 22, 2009
Question of the Week
This week I have decided to remove all Pdf attachments of my patterns on my free web site. Like a lot of you out there I rely on my numbers and ad hits to help off set the costs of my web site. Since adding the pdf's my numbers have gone way down to the point where I need to take action.
As of right now, I do not plan on replacing the pdfs.
So the Question of the Week is more like an opportunity of you out there who would like to comment about the pdf removals.
Let me know what you think.
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As of right now, I do not plan on replacing the pdfs.
So the Question of the Week is more like an opportunity of you out there who would like to comment about the pdf removals.
Let me know what you think.
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
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How To Line an Envelope Style Purse
How To Line an Envelope Style PurseLay the body of the bag out flat. Cut a piece of fabric about 1\2" larger than the body of the bag.
All around the outer edge of the fabric pin a 3\4" hem to wrong side of the fabric. At this point lay the pinned fabric back on the body of the bag. You want the fabric to cover the wrong side of the bag, but still leave 1\4" of less from the outer edge so when you sew the lining and fold the bag the lining does not show.At this point you can press the hem in of the lining or if you are lazy like me, just leave the pins in and skip the pressing.
Now you are ready to make the pockets. Determine how big of pockets you want to make by how much room there will be left on the inside of the purse when finished.
In my case the purse I am lining is 7" wide, so my pocket will have to fit between that 7". I decided on a 6" wide pocket the was 4" long. Adding seam allowances the cut pocket will be 6-1\2" X 4-1\2", allowing a 1\2" seam allowance.
I want two pockets for my purse so I cut out four 6-1\2" X 4-1\2" squares.
Pin Wrong sides together.
Sew around the outer edges of the pocket leaving room along one long side for turning.
Turn the pocket right side out.
Sew the opening at the bottom closed. You will want to press the pocket at this point to make it easier to handle.
Go back the the pin hemmed lining. Lay out the pockets on the lining in the position you would like them to go. At this point it is necessary to go back to the purse so you can determine where you want the pockets to go.
Go back the the pin hemmed lining. Lay out the pockets on the lining in the position you would like them to go. At this point it is necessary to go back to the purse so you can determine where you want the pockets to go.
I laid it side by side with my lining and folding it (the purse) into it's ultimate size to decided where the pockets should go on the lining.
Pin the pockets in place making sure mark where the opening the the pockets should be. After all you don't want an up-side-down pocket in your purse.
Sew in place.
Lay the finished lining onto the purse, wrong sides together, pin and sew in place.
Once the lining is sewn you can finish constructing the purse.
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