July 22, 2016

Free Crochet Pattern Black and White Check Scarf

This is an easy pattern. The check design is achieved by a line of black stitches with V loops alternating between the bands of white. At the end, the loops are inserted one into another to form vertical lines of black.

I used a sport weight yarn to make the scarf to keep it lighter and easier to be worn.

Great gift for the guys in your life. Or do it up in a teenagers school colors for a bit of school pride.



You will find the pattern here.
Enjoy!
Donna

July 20, 2016

Pearl Drop Beads Necklace Free Crochet Pattern

This is a very straight forward pattern. You thread your beaded onto the crochet thread and then chain, slide a bead, chain.  The drops of are a series of chain/bead and then slip stitch to make the loop.

Great pattern for the beginner who only knows how to chain!

Enjoy!
Donna


                   Pearl Beaded Drops Necklace Free Crochet Pattern

            MATERIALS:
            138 size 5 mm Off White pearl beads, 38 size E glass Blue beads, 5 wire and bead in blue and silver, Ecru size 10 crochet thread, size 7 crochet hook and large eye beading needle.
            FINISHED SIZE: 18”
NECKLACE:
            With beading needle thread: 52 pearls, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 1 wired bead, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 4 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 1 wired bead, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 4 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 1 wired bead, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 4 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 1 wired bead, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 2 blue, 4 pearl, 2 blue, 2 pearl, 1 wired bead, 2 blue, 2 pearls, 2 blue, 50 pearl, remove beading needle.
            ROW 1: With thread and 7 hook ch-1, (slide bead, ch-1) 63 times, sl st in 13th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 19 times, sl st 17th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 23 times, sl st 21st ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 19 times, sl st 17th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 15 times, sl st 13th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 50 times, ch-1, fasten off.

            Knot ends together.


July 19, 2016

Blue Bulky Knit Jacket Free Vintage Pattern


This week's free vintage pattern is for a lovely Bulky Jacket. You can find the pattern here:http://donnascrochetdesigns.com/vsweatersb/bulky-knit-jacket-free-vintage-pattern.html It is a knit pattern and not a crochet pattern, but the vintage look was just too adorable to pass up sharing.

Remember this is an old pattern so the yarns called for may no longer be available, but it usually is a simple matter of finding a new or current yarn that will work.

Enjoy!
Donna

July 18, 2016

Fleece Poodle Scarf Pattern From My Crochet Poodle Scarf Pattern



I'm so proud of this pattern. I just posted at my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnasCrochetDesigns No, it's not free, but I've always made of point of stating if this is a pattern I'm selling several times in my post. Please don
t hold me responsible for Pinterest boards that state a pattern of mine is free. I have no control over other people's boards.


This the Poodle's face, hair, muzzle, ears, eyes, nose and tongue are all glued on with no-sew glue to keep the scarf totally washable.
The scarf it's self, legs and tail are all sewn with a machine.


Several photo tutorials are included in the pattern: How to attached the cut fleece that make's the Poodle's fur, how to put the legs together, how to layer the head as well as how to make French knots in the eyes.


Remember the fleece pattern is for sell at my Etsy shop for 4.99!
Above it a photo of my crochet Poodle scarf (also not free and available at Etsy for 4.99!)
I think I did a good job translating the crochet Poodle scarf into fleece.
I plan on making fleece patterns for all my scarves.
Hope you like it!
Donna

July 21, 2014

Dog with Fleas Go To The Circus Play Set Free Crochet Pattern

 This is the second in my Dog with Fleas Play Set Series. It is called: Dog with Fleas Go To The Circus! The same dog is the carrying case for the play set.
 The dog carrying case opens to reveal a pop up red and white striped circus tent.
 There is a cannon and a ring of "fire".
 Flea Ring Master.
 Flea Clown.
The ring master also doubles as the strong man.
Enjoy!

July 14, 2014

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.

July 07, 2014

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.

June 25, 2014

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!

June 15, 2014

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!

June 02, 2014

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!

May 19, 2014

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!

May 11, 2014

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!

May 04, 2014

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.

April 20, 2014

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.

April 14, 2014

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!

April 11, 2014