Strawberry Lace Box Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

 I call this Strawberry Lace Box Poncho. It gets its name from the lace pattern I used.

A box poncho fits over the head and has an opening for the arm to go through. It is worked in one long piece.
I hope you like it!

Daisy Box Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is for: Daisy Box Poncho. It is a fast pattern to make.

 A box poncho fits over ones head and then is tacked at the side to form an opening for you arm.

There is even an option for adding pockets.
Enjoy!

Wild Berries Afghan Free Vintage Pattern

This vintage pattern is from my collection. It is called: Wild Berries Afghan. As you know with old patterns the lingo may be a bit strange and the yarns no longer available, but with a little work you can figure it out.
Enjoy!

Spring Time Doll, Bunny & Chick Vase Doll Free Crochet Patterns

 This cute little girl is ready for spring! She's made from one of those air freshener doll you see at most craft stores that you don't know what to do with any more. Pattern here.

 She sits atop a clear vase that I have filled with candy. There is even one hiding in her basket!

 Now she has turned in a little White Bunny. Pattern here.

 Her little hat even has a bunny head and ears on it.

 Now she is a chick. Would she look good in several pastel colors all lining a shelf or table?

Fabric paints are what I used to give detail to her hat. Her pattern can be found here. 

Christening Gown, Bonnet, Shoes and Bib Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is for a Blue Christening Set. It includes the gown (done in yarn)

 Here you can see the sleeve detail and neckline plus trim. Trim was made using size 10 crochet thread

 The trim looks harder than it is. You basically work it to fit the gown and then sew it on.

 Shoes with more trim and ribbon.

 Bib to keep the gown clean.

 Bonnet on a doll.

 Side view

Top view.
Enjoy!

Free Vintage Pattern White Baby Cardigan and Booties

This week's free vintage patterns is for this White Cardigan (they call it a saque) and matching booties all with ribbon trim. You can find the pattern here.
Enjoy!

Photo Tutorial on How To Make A French Knot

Here is a photo tutorial on how to make a French Knot that will secure a flower to a background.
Enjoy!

Chunky Butterfly Free Crochet Pattern From Donna's Crochet Designs

 Chunky Butterfly is my latest free pattern! She has easy to grasp wings for baby, lots of ribbon tab line her top wings and a rattle is inside.

Enjoy!

Free Crochet Pattern Pop Tab Butterfly, Fire Fly and Lady Bug from Donna's Crochet Designs

 These three guys are my pop tab butterflies. You can find the pattern here.

 These guys are my Pop Tab Fire Flies. You can find the pattern here.

Last but not least are these adorable Pop Tab Lady Bugs. By far my favorite of all three. You can find the free pattern here.
Enjoy!

Two New Tutorials on Increasing and on Decreasing from Donna's Crochet Designs

It is Tuesday and time for a new tutorial:
How to increase using single crochet - double crochet alternating stitch pattern.
and
How to decrease using single crochet - double crochet alternating stitch pattern.
Hope you like them!
Donna

Lovely Lilac Skirt Free Crochet Pattern

Lovely Lilac Skirt and the pattern is free too! The skirt is crochet in a series of panels and then sewn together. 

Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Yellow Baby Cardigan and Mittens Set

Here is a vintage pattern from my collection: Yellow Baby Cardigan and Mittens Set. It is a vintage crochet pattern so the yarns they call for may be out of production, but as along as you know the weight it is easy to find a modern yarn to work with.
Enjoy! 

Ladies Sizes Lilac Top Free Crochet Pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs

                                                       This free pattern is called: Lilac Top.

                                                The top hast short sleeves and is a pull over.

                                                              This is the front of the top.

                                    Here the first lining for the opening has been pinned in place.

    In this photo you can see the filet flower panel that has been crochet into the back of the top.

                                                               Here is the finished back.
                                I hope you enjoy the pattern. It is in ladies sizes 18, 20 and 22. 

Free Crochet Pattern Lion Costume for 12-inch Baby Dolls by Donna's Crochet Designs

Here is the pattern to make a cute Lion Costume for a 12-inch baby doll. The costume opens in back and has feet made into it. The hat snaps at the neck and features a loopy yarn mane.

Free Crochet Pattern Pajamas, Hat, Shoes & Toy Lion For 12-inch Baby Dolls

Free Crochet Pattern: Pajamas, Shoes, Hat & Toy Lion for 12-inch Baby Dolls.  The pajamas fasten up the front and have ruffles on the butt.

Free Crochet Pattern for 12-inch Baby Doll Lion Dress From Donna's Crochet Designs

 Introducing Lion Dress, Hat, Shoes, Panties and Toy Lion Free Crochet Pattern for 12-inch Dolls.

Free Crochet Pattern Large Stars & Stripes Afghan

      Here is a free afghan pattern I really like. I call it Large Stars & Stripes. You can see why.

                          The afghan is worked in sections and then the entire thing is sewn together.

                                        The colors used are navy, claret, soft white and cornmeal.

                            The center was designed and then all the other elements were added.

                                                                            Enjoy!

Monkey Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Another free pattern! This time for a Monkey Hat. It calls for Red Heart Super saver yarns and will fit most adults (green). I did the blue with a sport weight and smaller hook so it will fit most children. So you are getting a two for one with this pattern.
The mouth, eyes and nose are felt that can be either glued on or sewn on.
Enjoy!

Free Crochet Pattern Pink Christening Set: Gown, Bonnet, Shoes & Bib

This week's free pattern is a big one: Pink Christening Set. You get the instructions to make the lovely lace covered gown (gown is crochet in baby yarn and the last is size 10 crochet thread, adorable bonnet, bib (to keep everything nice and clean until church time) and of course shoes.  After all that you wouldn't let the baby go bare footed would you?

6-inch Christmas Angel Free Crochet Pattern by Donna's Crochet Designs

 This is my 6-inch Christmas Angel and the free pattern can be found here.

 She uses a doll head and hands you can find at most craft stores and left over size 10 crochet threads.

Her wings are sewn to her back just like her red & green wrap.
Add a folded bit of paper to her hands for a song book and you could make an entire choir. If you add stiff cardboard to her base you can actually get her to stand.
Enjoy!