Tag Archive | Crochet

Valentine’s Day Heart – Updated Pattern

Jan18

Here’s another quick (a little different) version to my fun, little crocheted applique heart pattern.

My example here, I have used a size G crochet hook and some acrylic yarn.

With this pattern, I began by crocheting the “magic loop” and making 12 HDC.

Slip stitch in the 1st HDC to join your loop making a circle. You can pull a little bit on the magic loop tail but don’t pull it totally closed until you have completed your heart.

Make another slip stitch (SL) in the next HDC stitch. Chain 4 and crochet 2 treble crochets in that same space. In 3rd HDC ~~ crochet 3 treble crochets In 4th HDC ~~ crochet 1 half treble crochet then 1 double crochet In 5th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets In 6th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets

In 7th HDC ~~ crochet 1 half treble stitch, 1 treble stitch, 1 half treble stitch (this creates the bottom point of the heart) In 8th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets In 9th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets In 10th HDC ~~ crochet 1 double crochet then 1 half treble crochet In 11th HDC ~~ crochet 3 treble crochets In 12th HDC ~~ crochet 2 treble crochets, chain 3 (this is one chain less than the beginning chain which will help create a better curve for the top of your heart), and 1 single crochet.

Cut your yarn and pull it all the way through the stitch leaving a yarn tail on the right side of your heart. Now flip your heart to the wrong side and slipping your hook through the very first slip stitch that you made, pull your yarn tail to the back.

Now you want to take the tail from your magic loop and pull that tight to your liking. Make a square knot with your two tails and weave in the ends.

What I love about this pattern is that it lends itself to almost any time of yarn and size hook. I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I do and send some pictures of what you have done with your hearts 🙂

Please remember that this is my pattern not for your use to reproduce or redistribute in any way!! Crocheting your own hearts can be used in any way you want but it would be greatly appreciated if you could give me credit for the design ~ www.stitch4ever.com. Thanks so much 🙂

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Whoooooo Goes There??

Jun21

Wow, Summer is moving right along. Actually starting to make some stocking stuffers !!!

Crochet Owl Pouch

I did come across a really cute little owl pouch pattern, which I found at 1dogwoof.com. Here’s one of mine!! Makes up fast but best of all, I came across the best striping techniques for crochet to keep those stripes looking nice and even when you are joining. One of my favorite websites, PlanetJune has a couple of videos you can watch to see her striping techniques. I really like the invisible joining method as the outcome is fantastic. It also makes for a wonderful fastening off technique so that you have a continuous looking stitch edge.

If you are wanting to perfect your crochet striping, take a moment and check out these websites. I know you won’t be disappointed 🙂

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Nancy

Baby Blanket Finished

May5

Well I finally finished the baby blanket adding the Ultra Comfy fabric to the back. First time that I ever “quilted” a crochet project. I thought it came out very nice and will be perfect to use as a cover for the car carrier or a good, thick and soft blanket to lay the little guy on the floor so he can stretch or sleep to his heart’s content and when he is about 2, I can see him running around using it as a cape 🙂

Finished blanket on top of wrong side of blue backing.

This is where I folded over the edge of crochet to create binding

I’ve included some pictures on how I trimmed the backing fabric in the corners and did the machine stitching. I did use a regular sized zigzag stitch length and stitch width for the edging.

How I trimmed the edge of blue fabric and the corners.

Stitching

Also, something to keep in mind should you try this technique, I only pinned and sewed 2 sides at a time. Because the backing fabric was extremely soft and somewhat stretchy, I wanted to make sure that I got it smooth and somewhat taut to fit my crocheted blanket.

More stitching

This way I stitched 2 sides and relaid it on the floor and pinned the other 2 sides and finished my zigzag stitching. Once all the zigzag stitching was completed, I did make two stitching lines down the center of the blanket to hold both pieces together. I just divided my blanket into thirds and used a longer stitch length than normal but not as big as a basting stitch and sewed it all together. Also, I did change to blue thread in the bobbin to match the comfy fabric and continued using the white thread to match the top.

Completed blanket

Ready for shipping

Now it has been wrapped and shipped along with several different sized beanies and a pair of thumbless mittens!!

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Crocheted Baby Blanket with Fleece

Apr8

I saw a clever technique on Pinterest (added it to my Crochet Ideas board) and then went on a quest to find the right crochet pattern, especially since I need a baby gift for May. After searching through a wide range of patterns (Ravelry included) I actually settled on a design that I found on the Lion Brand website. It is one of their free patterns and I think it will work perfectly for this idea. Just click on highlighted Lion Brand website and it will take you directly to the pattern that I am doing. Here are a couple of pictures of my work in progress. I have used the Lion Brand Pound of Love and a Size I crochet hook.

Actually, I think this crochet blanket would be super for any donations that you might be considering. It really is very easy, great for evenings when you want to watch or listen to a little TV while sipping a nice wine too!! Anyways (I’m ready for that glass of wine) the idea I saw was attaching fleece to the wrong side of the blanket for added warmth. I’ve gone to the site a couple of times, translated to English but the directions are not very clear but some good pictures. So this is what I am planning to do. When I have finished making the blanket, I am going to do one row of single crochet completely around the edge. Will join with a slip stitch, chain 2 and then complete a row of double crochet (maybe treble crochet???) into the back loop of the single crochet row. Join and then fasten off. Then just fold this edge over the fleece edge and machine stitch the crocheted blanket to the fleece. I will probably sew with a small zigzag stitch. The edge you just crocheted will be only be visible on the back/fleece side of the blanket. I will probably have to do some small hand tacking placed randomly so the fleece won’t pull away from the crocheted blanket. Want everything to be able to handle machine washing. Maybe some cute appliques would be a nice touch and I could sew them onto the blanket and through the fleece to secure everything. Heading out to the store tomorrow and will look for some fleece to use. Will keep you posted on my progress and let you know how this turns out. I don’t know why I always try to do something I’ve never done before as a gift!!

HAPPY CREATING!!

p.s. Just click here to find my crochet ideas on Pinterest 🙂

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Crochet Heart Pattern Free ~ Updated

Feb24

Here’s another quick (a little different) version to my fun, little crocheted applique heart pattern.

My example here, I have used a size G crochet hook and some acrylic yarn.

With this pattern, I began by crocheting the “magic loop” and making 12 HDC.

Slip stitch in the 1st HDC to join your loop making a circle. You can pull a little bit on the magic loop tail but don’t pull it totally closed until you have completed your heart.