February 16, 2017
February 13, 2017
Free Top, Lace Shrug and Matching Purse Crochet Pattern Set
This week's free pattern is really 3 patterns: Peppercorn Top, Shrug & Purse Set. You can find the pattern here.
The top and purse is made with 100 percent cotton Sugar 'N Cream yarn by the name of Peppercorn. It is a yarn most people use to make dish cloths and scrubbers. I thought it would be interesting to take the yarn out of the kitchen and into your closet.
The top is in a halter style with lace straps and lace covered front.
The shrug (as well as the lace trims) is made with size 10 crochet thread but with a larger than normal crochet hook: Size E. This makes the shrug and lace faster to make and very light in weight.
Here is the detail of the lace used for the shrug and lace trim.
Enjoy!
Donna
February 08, 2017
February 06, 2017
Lilac Purse with Pearl Beads and Crochet Roses Free Crochet Pattern
Lovely Lilac Purse features pearl beads and crochet roses. You can find the pattern here.
Crochet roses are strung with beads and then sewn to the bottom of the purse. The purse was made with Patons Lacette yarn in Lilac Lace and size E hook.
The handles are a combination of 16 mm pearl beads, size E beads in clear and amber and more crochet roses. Finish size of the bag is 8" X 10"
Enjoy!
Donna
February 01, 2017
Thread Red Loops Necklace Free Crochet Pattern
This week's free pattern is for a fun necklace with a great loop texture. You can find the pattern here.
The necklace is 24" long and features crochet gold beads and gold clasp cover. You will need size 7 hook, size 10 crochet thread in red and gold, necklace clasp and needle to take thread.
Enjoy!
Donna
January 20, 2017
Hats, Bags and Accessories Free Vintage Crochet Pattern
Here is this week's free vintage pattern from my collection. It is really four hat patterns in booklet form. You can find the pdf here.
Enjoy!
Donna
Free Pattern and Tutorial Woven Accents Purse
Woven accents purse features stripes of crochet woven over and under to get this unique look. You can find the free crochet pattern for the purse here.
There is also a photo step by step tutorial on how to weave the stripes here.
As a bonus I've added a photo tutorial on how to line the purs as well. It can be found here.
I hope you like them all!
Enjoy!
Donna
January 16, 2017
12 inch Baby Doll Outfit and Penguin Costume Free Crochet Pattern
This weeks free pattern is a double pattern. It is an everyday outfit and Penguin costume for a 12 inch size baby doll. You can find the pattern here.
There is also a tiny Penguin doll that is sized just right for the 12 inch baby doll to love.
Here is the Penguin costume on the doll and she is holding the Penguin toy.
Cute Penguin feet are styling this all in one costume.
A tiny top hat sits atop the costume's head. You also get a great view of the Penguin's beak.
Here is is everyday outfit for the 12 inch baby doll. As you can see a cute Penguin applique is sewn to the doll's top.
A bow headband tops the doll's head.
Here is an up close look at the Penguin applique.
The pants for the baby doll have feet attached to them and tie with a draw string.
Hope you like it!
Enjoy!
Donna
January 03, 2017
Pop Tab Tote Crochet Pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs
This weeks free crochet pattern is my popular Pop Tab Tote! Found here.
It was crochet using a baby weight yarn and 240 pop tabs. The pop tabs are crochet into each motif and then connected as you go.
Even the tote's straps have pop tabs crochet into them! I have several photo tutorials on how to crochet with pop tabs found here and here and here.
Enjoy!
Donna
November 07, 2016
Fleetwood Afghan Free Vintage Crochet Pattern
Remember before you buy a vintage pattern google it. I bet you can find it for free!
Enjoy the new pattern!
Donna
October 27, 2016
Six Free Homespun Yarn Purse Crochet Patterns
This week is a big week for free patterns from Donna's Crochet Designs.
It is a series of purses I did awhile back using thick and chunky Lion Brand Homespun yarns.
Checks is the name of this Homespun purse and you can find the pattern here. The entire purse is crochet using half double crochet and dropping/picking up colors to form the pattern. A cute rose is added to the front. You will also need purse handles, size J crochet hook and needle to take yarn. Purse is 10" X 11"
Simply Green Homespun purse features a unique yellow flower and you can find the pattern here. It is more of a shaped body purse and is 9-1/2" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Country Squares is basically an odds and ends kind of purse. You can find the pattern here. Where all the left over yarns are crochet into squares then edged in black to tie them all together. Some of the rows are all one color squares and some have several colors. It just depended on how many of each color I ended it up with after all my scraps have been used. It is a very forgiving design. Finished size is 10" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Rose Homespun purse has flowers sewn across the upper edge. The pattern can be found here. The shaped body of the purse gives its unique look. Finished size: 9-1/2" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Sunflower Homespun Purse features stripes in two colors of blue. You can find the pattern here. The bottom of the purse is yellow just like the petals that make up the sunflower. You will also need J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
The last purse in my series is an all black purse made more dramatic with a large, multi layer flowers in its center. You can find the pattern here. It is 9-1/2" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Each purse is a fairly fast to make project and at an easy skill level.
Great way to extend your wardrobe.
Enjoy!
Donna
It is a series of purses I did awhile back using thick and chunky Lion Brand Homespun yarns.
Checks is the name of this Homespun purse and you can find the pattern here. The entire purse is crochet using half double crochet and dropping/picking up colors to form the pattern. A cute rose is added to the front. You will also need purse handles, size J crochet hook and needle to take yarn. Purse is 10" X 11"
Simply Green Homespun purse features a unique yellow flower and you can find the pattern here. It is more of a shaped body purse and is 9-1/2" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Country Squares is basically an odds and ends kind of purse. You can find the pattern here. Where all the left over yarns are crochet into squares then edged in black to tie them all together. Some of the rows are all one color squares and some have several colors. It just depended on how many of each color I ended it up with after all my scraps have been used. It is a very forgiving design. Finished size is 10" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Rose Homespun purse has flowers sewn across the upper edge. The pattern can be found here. The shaped body of the purse gives its unique look. Finished size: 9-1/2" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Sunflower Homespun Purse features stripes in two colors of blue. You can find the pattern here. The bottom of the purse is yellow just like the petals that make up the sunflower. You will also need J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
The last purse in my series is an all black purse made more dramatic with a large, multi layer flowers in its center. You can find the pattern here. It is 9-1/2" X 11". You will also need size J hook, purse handles and needle to take yarn.
Each purse is a fairly fast to make project and at an easy skill level.
Great way to extend your wardrobe.
Enjoy!
Donna
October 19, 2016
Barbie Christmas Angel Free Crochet Pattern
Barbie is ready for Christmas in her latest angel inspired outfit. It consists of a dress with under skirt, large bow, wings and skirt form. You can find the pattern here.
The dress was made suing size 10 crochet thread in white. Red ribbon roses are embroidered on the skirt and under skirt of the dress.
The bow is green with red edging and travels the entire length of the gown.
A skirt form is used to help the dress keeps its form. As an added bounus the skirt form will allow the doll to stand on her own. The for was made using worsted weight yarn. You can find the pattern for it here.
The wings for the angel are made with size 10 crochet thread. They are design to fasten onto the dress with the aid of snaps. In this way you can easily remove the wings when they need to be washed and re-stiffened. You can find the pattern for them here.
Enjoy!
Donna
October 17, 2016
Maryland Modern Bedspread Free Vintage Crochet Pattern
Enjoy!
Donna
October 13, 2016
Holiday Jacket Free Vintage Pattern
Enjoy!
Donna
October 11, 2016
Harvest Angel Barbie Free Crochet Pattern
The second pattern is for Barbie Harvest Angel. You can find the pattern here. Here outfit is crochet entirely using size 10 crochet threads and size 7 crochet hook.
The outfit consists of a full length dress with apron gathered and sewn to the dress.
Here you can see how the body of the apron was gathered and secured with single crochet edging.
Next is a harvest green vest.
The vest features an elaborate bow in back with an accent of ribbon roses along its edges. You can also see the snap on the back of the vest that allows the wings to be removable so they can be re-stiffened whenever needed without taking the dress apart.
The wings are crochet using size 10 crochet thread and can be found here.
A skirt form is crochet from yarn and lightly stuffed to help the dress keep its shape. It can also help to allow the doll to stand on her own. The pattern is here.
Enjoy!
Donna
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