Dog with Fleas Play Set Free Crochet Pattern

This time the free pattern is for a play set I call: Dog with Fleas.The carrying case for the play set is a dog. It opens to reveal a pop up farm house and garden. There is a poppa farmer and momma flea and as many baby fleas as you care to make. Each baby flea has a wagon to be pulled in. Farmer and momma flea have bendable arms/legs that are chenille stems.

Free Baby Dress. Hat and Purse Set Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is for a little girl's dress size 12 month, 18 month and 24 month.

 The dress features a rounded collar that is sewn to the dress and a matching center stripe that is crochet into the dress. Sugar 'N Cream yarns were used to make the set. You can find the pattern here.

 The dress opens in back and uses snaps to close it. The main body of the dress was done in a light tan or ecru color. The accent yarn for the collar, stripe, purse and hat is a multi-color yarn with white, yellow and browns.

 There is a pattern for a matching draw string purse so the little lady can go out in style.

A matching hat is also included in the pattern.

Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Hat and Pinwheel Purse

Here is a vintage pattern from my own collection. It is from the 1930's and is a hat and matching pinwheel purse. The pattern calls for Gimp which is not longer available but I've found that worsted weight (#4) yarn works well in its place.
Enjoy!

Free Crochet Pattern Marie Antoinette Pincushion Dolls

This week's pattern is actually three patterns. I call them Marie Antoinette Pincushion Dolls. All three are pincushions and use an air freshener doll you can find at most craft stores.
Enjoy!

Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Pennsylvania Modern Bedspread

Here is a new free pattern from my collection. It's called Pennsylvania Modern Bedspread and is crochet.
Enjoy!

Baby Doll Bed or Carrier Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is one I designed a while ago. It was when JoAnns first came out those large skeins of boucle yarn that self stripes as you crochet it. I wanted to make something that took the entire skein of yarn and came up with this doll bed or carrier. You can find the pattern here.

 Here is a picture with large 3 month size baby doll in the bed. You can see the braided handle laying across the doll's body.

You will also need Pound of Love yarn to make the mattress and pillow, siez H hook, needle to take yarns, stuffing and some cardboard.The measurements are: Mattress: 11” (widest point across) X 18” and 1-1\4” thick; Pillow: 8” X 8”; Carrier: 14” X 20” and 5-1\2” deep.
Enjoy!

Pop Tab Stuffed Lion Free Crochet Pattern

 This little guy stands 9" tall and has a pop tab mane. You can find the pattern here.

 Felt make the eyes and nose and are glued on to the lion's face.

It takes 75 pop tabs to created the lion's mane and its tail.
I hope you like it. It's one of my favorites.
Enjoy!

Stars Afghan Free Crochet Pattern

 This weeks free crochet pattern is for this Star Afghan.

 The afghan is based on a series of blocks sewn togher and then edged. Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarns are used to make this afghan.

The stars are formed as you crochet the blocks.
Enjoy!

White Top with Mesh Accents and Matching Purse Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is for a top and matching purse. The pattern is sized ladies medium, large, extra large and double extra large.

 The top is sleeveless sleeve and  features a mesh accent at it's top with tiny white flowers added.

 The top goes over the head and is fastened in back with crochet buttons and loops.

The purse matches the top: mesh on top and solid white at the bottom. Two metal rings act as the handles and are covered in crochet. The purse is: 8-1/2" X 10"
Enjoy!

Footed Pajamas For Baby Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's pattern is for a two piece pajama set sized for 12 month, 18 month and 24 month

 The top is separate from the bottom and connected by snap tap you sew to the pajamas.

 The top opens at the neck for easy one and off for the head. It also has snap tab applied.

 The pajamas are designed with feet attached .

This is what snap tape looks like. It is a webbed tape with snaps applied. It can be found in most fabric stores at the notion wall. It is by the yard so you can get as little or much as you want. The tape is designed to be sewn to garments.

Spiral Halter Top Free Crochet Pattern

This week's pattern is for this cute Spiral Halter.

It is based on a series of spiral motifs sewn together to make the body of the halter. The top is a crochet bra.

California Modern Bedspread Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

This lovely bedspread is one from my collection. It's called California Modern I believe it is from the late 30's or early 40's.
Enjoy!

Four Clog-Slipper Free Crochet Patterns

This free pattern is for a set of four clog-slippers in small, medium and large.
Enjoy!

Pop Tab Envelope Purse Free Crochet Pattern with Photo Tutorial

 Envelope Style Pop Tab Purse is my latest free pattern. An envelope purse is probably the easiest of all purses to make next to a sack purse. You simply make a long rectangle and fold it into thirds. The top fold is the flap for the purse. The next folds are sewn together at the sides to make the purse.

 What makes this purse unique it the fact that pop tabs are used to make the "fabric" for the purse. Because it is made with pop tabs crochet together the purse needs to be lined. To line it, you simply used the finished purse as a pattern (before the sides are sewn), cutting two of fabric making sure to add 1/2" all around for a seam allowance. Sew around edges of fabric leaving an opening for turning. Turn right side out, sew opening closed. Press lining to lay flat and then sew to the wrong side of the purse. Then fold and sew the purse.

Here is a photo tutorial on how to crochet the pop tabs into the "fabric."
Enjoy!

Hoop Hat, Snood and Purse Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

Here is a vintage pattern from my collection. The hat is called a Hoop hat and has a snood with it. To keep you styling vintage this pattern also has a matching purse you can make.
Enjoy!

Summer Cover-Up, Hat and Tote Set Free Crochet Pattern

This pattern set has instructions for a cover-up, hat and tote just im time for summer. I used Bernat Coordinates in a mix color but solids will look equally as well. The free pattern is here.
What I think is so great with this pattern is that the cover-up can be made to any size. What you do is work enough blocks to go around your bust and then add the netting to that so you can get a custom fit.
Enjoy!

Free Crochet Pattern Stuffed Dragon Toy

 This toy dragon is a great size for Knight Ken to fight--and win!

He is made with #4 worsted weight yarn. You make the basic body which looks a lot like a bowling pin and then add the tail section, spikes, legs, tummy, wings, nose and eyes.
Enjoy!

Knight Ken Outfit Free Crochet Pattern

 This week's free pattern is one to turn a Ken doll into a dashing Knight. Pattern is here.

 He has an all in one base garment with a red tunic over it as well as a head cover.

There are also instructions for a belt, sword and shield. 

Barbie Princess Outfit Free Crochet Pattern

 Here is a free pattern for Barbie. It is a princess dress complete with hat and shoes. I used size 10 crochet threads to make it. It fits the newer Barbie. Enjoy!

Free Vintage Crochet Pattern: Lacy Torso Blouse

Here is this Friday's free vintage pattern from my person collection. It is called: Lacy Torso Blouse and you can find the pattern here: http://donnascrochetdesigns.com/vsweatersb/lacey-torso-blouse-free-crochet-pattern.html It is a crochet pattern from the 1950's. Great addition to a retro wardrobe.
Enjoy!