Men's Stripe Sweater Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

This time the vintage pattern from my collection is just for men. It's for a striped sweater in crochet. I believe it is from the 50's. You can find the pattern here.

Vintage patterns are in the public domain and should be free.
Before buying a vintage pattern always google it first, you can probably find it for free.
Enjoy!
Donna

Flower Tote Free Crochet Pattern with Endless Posibilities

 This free tote pattern may look plain at first, but with the addition of crochet flowers you can develop your own look.
Endless combinations!
Endless Possibilities!
Find the pattern here.

Enjoy!
Donna

3-1/2" Tall Tiny Monsters Free Crochet Pattern

Tiny monsters stand 3-1/2" tall and are made of size 10 crochet threads and size 7 crochet hook. Their heads are crochet covered wood beads on pipe cleaners so that the arms and legs bend. You can find the pattern on my free pattern web site here.

The mummy has google eyes and is wrapped in chained "bandages"

Frank has a flat top head and his features are painted in with black fabric paint.

The ghost is fat and happy and ready to haunt.

This guy is a pumpkin headed ghoul. He's a throw back from Halloween in the 1920's.

The Bride of Frankenstein has her tail tail white streaks in her her tall black hair.

Last is the Devil, complete with horns and a cape.

Here you can see how the head is worked and then slipped over the wooden bead  with the pipe cleaner body sticking out.

The body is worked, stuffed and then divided to make the legs. Arms are made and then sewn on.
I've always wanted to take the Tiny Monster set further, like design a house or lab play house.
I just love these little guys.
Enjoy!
Donna

Three Free Pumpkin Themed Crochet Patterns

I just wanted to share a few of my pumpkin or fall patterns. The first is Mr. Pumpkin Man. If made of worsted weight yarn he stands 9" tall, but use size 10 crochet thread and you get a mini 3-1/2" tall doll. You can find the free crochet pattern here.

This pattern is for a fall garland, There are leaves of burgundy, cornmeal and sage combined with cute stuffed pumpkins. All made with worsted weight yarns. You can find the free crochet pattern here.

My last pattern is a fun one. It is a pumpkin that has a surprise inside: a Bat! You can find the free crochet pattern here.

Enjoy!
Donna

Free Crochet Pattern Child Size Romper, Hat and Purse Set

 This week's free pattern is for a Romper, Hat and Purse Set in child sizes 12 month, 18 month and 24 month with hook change.  The pattern is here.

 Purse and hat both feature a lovely ribbon, knotted bow.

 The Romper uses snap tape sewn to romper's crotch for easy diaper access. The snap tape is found at fabric stores and is bought by the yard. It is much stronger than sewn in snaps due to the twill tape they are attached to which allows the romper to stand up to many opening and closings.

 There is a photo tutorial on how to make the knotted bow used in this pattern.

Enjoy!
Donna

This week's free vintage pattern is for this cute Bunny Bib which you will find here.
It is a pattern from my own collection. I believe vintage patterns should be free, so always remember to google a vintage pattern before you buy it, many are available free!
Enjoy!
Donna

Today is Monday so it's Free Vintage Pattern time!

This week there are two free patterns.

It's called Beach Net and you can find the pattern here.

The next pattern is called: Pouch Bag and you can find the pattern here.
Enjoy!
Donna

I thought you might like to see a few of my free sandal or slippers patterns just posted to my web site!

 
Center Rings sandals. You can find the pattern here. It was made using size 5 DMC threads and is shown with soles attached to flip flop doles.

These sandals are in Green and Cream Lion Brand suede yarn so they are super soft to the touch. You can find the pattern for these sandals here.  The sandals feature a heel in bank and ankle strap.

These brown sandals feature a ring in its design and is made with size 5 DMC thread. You can find the pattern here.The instructions are in 3 sizes: adult small, medium and large.

The last sandal I'm going to share today is my Roman Inspired sandal. You can find the pattern here.

I hope you like them!

Enjoy!

Donna

20 Free Sandal, Slippers and Clog Crochet Patterns from Donna's Crochet Designs

This week is special.
Not one free pattern, but 20 are posted today. You'll find them here.
20 free sandal, slipper and clog patterns.
Enjoy!

This week's free vintage pattern is for an afghan. It is called:Primrose Path and you can find the pattern here.

It is a very romantic looking afghan. I think you'll like it!
Enjoy!
Donna

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

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 13^th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 19 times, sl st 17^th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 23 times, sl st 21^st ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 19 times, sl st 17^th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 15 times, sl st 13^th ch/bead from hook, (slide bead, ch-1) 50 times, ch-1, fasten off.

            Knot ends together.

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

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

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!

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.