Evening Out Ladies Outfit Free Crochet Pattern

 An Evening Out is my latest free crochet pattern. It consists of top, skirt, shawl and purse.
You can find the pattern here.

 The top features bead work along the top edge and straps.

 The shawl also features bead work and is done in the Solomon Knot crochet stitch. I have a tutorial on how to do the Solomon's Knot here.

 Here is a full length view of the outfit without the shawl.

 A close up view of the top.

 View of the matching purse.

 The bead work is done after the beads have been threaded onto the yarn and then crochet. You can find a tutorial on bead crochet here.

The pattern is written in several sizes. From 36" to 48" bust.
I hope you like the pattern!
Donna

Free Poncho Crochet Patterns From Donna's Crochet Designs

The first pattern in my set of three picks is a Granny Square Poncho. Pattern here.

The squares are made with thread and then sewn together to make the poncho. It's a great take along project and because it is made with thread it's light in weight and can be worn throughout the year.

The next is a poncho made using both #4 yarn and chunky chenille thread. It is in larger sizes for ladies: L-XXL. It is done in alternating rows of sold crochet and loops so it can be worn year round too!. You can find the pattern here.

The last of the tree is this turtle neck shorty poncho. You can find the pattern here.

Great project to use chunky yarns. You can wear the collar up.

Or wear the collar down. It's a great pattern for the beginner.

Enjoy!
Donna

How To Make Legs for Crochet Toy Dargon

One of my more popular free toy patterns is this dragon. You can find the pattern for this cute guy here.

I have been asked to do a photo tutorial on how the make the leg for the dragon and I finally got around to it. You can find it here.

Enjoy!
Donna

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

Photo Tutorial How To Make The Brim For a Monkey Hat

I just posted a photo tutorial on how to crochet the brim on this Monkey Hat. You can find the tutorial here.

You can find the free crochet pattern for this Monkey Hat here.

Enjoy!
Donna

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

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Afghan Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

New vintage pattern: Fleetwood Afghan. You can find it here.
Remember before you buy a vintage pattern google it. I bet you can find it for free!
Enjoy the new pattern!
Donna

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