I decided to stop making crochet YouTube videos and crochet due to some possible arthritis in my hands. I have crocheted for over 10 years now. I am moving on and I'm going to focus on my Etsy store. I will continue to read all comments and help anyone that has questions. I enjoyed helping you all throughout the years! If anything changes, I'll be sure to let you all know. Thank you!
Monday, June 13, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Crochet African Flower Bag Purse Tutorial
I created 6 African flowers to create this purse with a G hook. I used medium worsted yarn. F hook for the top trim. The purse measures 8 by 5 inches.
Then I sewed the 6 flowers together to create the purse, which is best shown in the video.
Abbreviations
sc=single crochet
sl st=slip stitch
dc=double crochet
tr=treble crochet
ch=chain
2dctog=2 double crochet together decrease
hdc=half double crochet
Rnd 1: G hook, with medium worsted pink yarn, In the Magic circle, ch 3, 11 dc, sl st to join, ch 1, pull through, Fasten off.
Rnd 2: with green yarn, sl st into the space between the stitches, ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc, skip 2 stitches,*then in between the stitches, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, skip two stitches, *Repeat around,
Rnd 3: sl st into the chain 3, ch 1, sl st into the chain 1 space, ch 3, work 6 dc in the space, *work 7 dc in the next ch 1 space, *Repeat around, sl st into chain 3. ch 1, pull through, fasten off
Rnd 4: with light green yarn, ch 1, *sc in the next 7 stitches, dc in the stitch below (best shown in video) yarn over, insert your hook to draw up a loop and yarn over and pull through both loops and yarn over and pull through both loops(its a dc in the stitch below, best shown in video), *Repeat around, sl st in beg stitch
Rnd 5: sl st with white yarn, sc in the next 4, sc, ch 1, sc in the next stitch, (center of the petal) sc to the next center of the flower, then sc, ch 1, sc, *Repeat around, sl st
Sew the flowers together to create the purse. Best shown in the video. About the 10 minute mark in the video.
Top of the purse: All done in the back loop of the stitch.
F hook
White yarn, In the corner of the flower for the top trim, sl st, ch 3, 2dctog in backloops (decrease in two stitches), *dc in the next 7 backloops,
hdc, sc in the next 4 stitches, hdc, dc in the next 7 stitches, 2dctog, *Repeat around to the beginning. sl st
Rnd 2: ch 3, 2dctog, *dc in the next 7 stitches, hdc in the next 5 stitches, dc in the next 7 stitches, 3dctog decrease, *Repeat around, sl st on top of the chain 3.
Rnd 3: sl st with green yarn, hdc in each stitch around. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Monday, May 30, 2022
Easy Crochet Wave Blanket Tutorial for Beginners
This crochet wave blanket pattern was done with medium worsted yarn and a F hook. This pattern is great for beginners and looks beautiful when finished. The beginning chain is the length of the pattern so make your chain which is done in multiples of 10 + 1 + 4(turning chain), until you reached around 42 inches.
This crochet baby blanket is done in the multiple of 10 + 1 + 4(turning chain)I did a sample of 30 + 1 + 4 + = chain 35
Row 1: 2dc in the 5th chain from the hook, skip the next two chains, *sc in the next 5 chains, skip 2, 5 dc the next ch, skip 2 ch, *Repeat across, end with 3 dc in the last chain. Turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each back loop across, Turn
Row 3: ch 1, sc in the next 3 stitches, skip 2 stitches, *5 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next 5 stitches, skip 2 stiches, *Repeat across, end with sc in the last 3 stitches, Turn
Row 4: Repeat row 2
Row 5: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, skip 2 stitches, *5 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next 5 stitches, skip 2 stitches, *Repeat across, Turn
Row 6: Repeat row 2
Alternate between Rows 3-6.
Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
How to Crochet a Bow for Beginners
Monday, May 9, 2022
Crochet Mug Rug Tutorial
These crochet mug rugs make really nice gifts. I used a h hook and medium worsted yarn. It measures 4 x 6 inches.
Row 2: with brown yarn, ch 1, hdc, sl st in the next stitch, *hdc in the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch, *Repeat across, Turn
Row 3: ch 1, sl st with white yarn, sc in each stitch across, Turn
Alternate between Rows 2 and 3. Total of 21 Rows for the length.
Add fringe on both short ends. Take about 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches and loop it in the stitch, yarn over and pull your strands loop like a slip knot, and skip a stitch, and *Repeat. I did about 8 fringe strands on both sides.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Crochet Bulky Hat Tutorial
Abbreviations
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
hdc=half double crochet
Rnd 1: Chain 34, hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook, hdc in each chain until you get to the last two chains, sc in the last two chains.
Rnd 2: Turn, Ch 1, sc in the back loop of the first two stitches, hdc in each back loop to the end. Turn
Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in each back loop until you end, sc in the last two stitches, Turn
Repeat Rnd 2 - 3, For a total of 33 rows.
Sew the ends together. You fold the bottom to add a cuff.
On the sc ends, on top, weave your yarn needle in and out and cinch it closed. Add a pom on top.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
How to Crochet a Flower Button
I created this button crochet flower with a 1.5 hook and size 10 thread yarn. The button is about 1.5 to 2 inches. This is no right or wrong if you would like to use a smaller or larger button. Make sure you hook fits through the holes in the button.
Abbreviations:
sc=single crochet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
tr=treble crochet
Rnd 1: slip knot onto your hook, insert your hook in the hole and sc, ch 1, *Repeat two more times,
insert your hook in the next hole and sc and ch 1, 3 times, Repeat for each hole of the button. sl st in the beginning stitch
Rnd 2: with white yarn, sl st into any chain 1 space, *sc, ch1, *Repeat around
Rnd 3: sl st, **ch 2, work 6 tr, ch 2, sl st in the same space, sl st in the next two stitches, create another petal **Repeat, until you have 6 petals, then fasten off and weave in your ends.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Crochet Chevron Shoulder Bag
This crochet chevron shoulder bag was made with medium worsted yarn and a J hook. I would suggest an I hook. If you would like to make this crochet bag bigger, add more rounds on the base or go up on a hook size or down on a hook size to make it smaller.
This beautiful bag is a great way to carry your yarn or your items! This crochet bag measures 12 inches in width and 16 inches in length with the J hook. The handle is 15 inches from the top of the bag to the top of the handle.
Abbreviations: dc=double crochet sc=single crochet ch=chain sl st=slip stitch 2dctog=2 double crochet together 2sctog=2 single crochet together
I recommend an I hook. I used a J hook. I found the stitches a little too big. H hook for the strap. Rnd 1: I used blue yarn first, the pink yarn later in the pattern.
In the Magic Circle, ch 3, work 2 dc, *ch 2, work 3 dc, *Repeat, around for a total of 12 dc and 4 ch 2s (ch 3 is a dc). sl st in the beginning ch 3.
Rnd 2: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, go back into the last space with a sl st, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, (you will finish this corner at the end) *dc in the next 3 dc stitches, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next chain space(corner made), *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space to complete the corner, sl st in the beg ch 3
Rnd 3: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2,*dc in the next 7 dc stitches, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3
Rnds 4 - 8: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2,*work a dc in each of the next stitches until you reach the first chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3
Rnd 9: (you need to use a stitch marker on all 4 sides in the center of the square, so about 13 stitches from each corner then place a stitch marker, on all 4 sides, because you will need to create a gap on all 4 sides) sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, *dc in each of the next stitches until you reach the center, skip the stitch before the stitch maker, then skip the stitch with the stitch marker, and skip the next stitch after the stitch maker, which is 3 skipped stitches, dc in the next stitch, dc until you reach the chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3
Rnd 10: sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, *dc in each of the next 11 stitches, 2dctog, skip two stitches, it will skip over the previous gap, 2dctog, dc until you reach the chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3
Rnds 11-desired depth of the bag: During rounds you can add colors with a sl st in the beginning. I added two rounds of pink after 8 rounds after the stitch marker part, so I added pink yarn twice, then blue yarn twice, then pink yarn again twice. sl st into the previous chain 2 space, Ch 3, dc in the previous chain 2, *dc in each of the next stitches until you reach 3 stitches before the center, 2dctog, skip two stitches, 2dctog, dc until you reach the chain 2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the chain space, *Repeat around, end with 2 dc and ch 2 in the last chain space, sl st in the beg ch 3 Strap
Handle: I hook, with blue yarn, slip knot onto your hook with your yarn, *work 3 sc in the previous chain 2 peak, sc in the next 12 stitches, until you reach the skipped chain space, that's about 12 sc (may vary) until you reach the previous 2 double crochet together, work 2 single crochet together decrease, this will skip the previous gap, then sc until you reach the chain 2 space peak.
*Repeat around the top of the bag, finish with a sl st. Straps: H hook, Make 2, chain 95, sc in 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across.
Fasten off. Sew the strap into the center sc of one of the peaks. Sew the other side of the strap to the other side to the other peak on the same side then flip over and do the same for the other strap. *Repeat again for the other strap. Fasten off and Weave in your ends. End with a sl st into the sc of the peak with the handle. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Crochet Flower Coaster Tutorial
I created this pretty crochet flower coaster with G hook and medium worsted yarn. These beautiful coasters make nice gifts. It measures about 5 by 5 inches. You can make it bigger by going up a hook size.
Abbreviations:
Rnd 2: sl st with light pink yarn, ch 3, 2dctog in first sc, 3dctog in each sc around, sl st
Rnd 3: sl st with dark pink yarn, ch 3, dc in the chain space behind the chain 3, *2dc, ch 3, 2dc in the next space (space between 3dctog), *Repeat around, total of 8(2dc, ch 3, 2dc), end with 2dc, ch 3, sl st into the chain 3.
Rnd 4: sl st into chain 3 space, then sl st with white yarn, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the space, *3dc, ch 3, 3 dc in each chain 3 space, *Repeat around, Total of 8 (3dc, ch 3, 3dc,) end with sl st into chain 3.
Rnd 5: sl st into chain 3 space, sl st with blue yarn, *work 8 dc in the next chain 3 space, sc in the next space (space in between dc shell), *Repeat around, Total of (8 dc and sc).
Monday, April 18, 2022
Crochet Dog Mug Cozy Tutorial
I created this cute puppy dog cup cozy with medium worsted yarn and f Hook. I used dog eyes, plastic dog nose, and stuffing. If you are dog lover like me than you will love this cup cozy. These make for cute gifts.
Abbreviations:
sc=single crochet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
2sctog=2 single crochet together
Rnd 1: you will need enough chains to go around the button of your cup. I did a chain count of 39. Make it somewhat snug so it stretches. Connect the front to the back to create a loop.
sc in each chain around, sl st in beginning stitch.
Rnds 2-13: in continual rounds, work a sc in each round, no slip stitch, *Repeat for about 11-12 rounds, at the last round, sl st
Ears,
Row 1: continue on from rnd 13, sc in the next 9 stitches, Turn
Row 2: 2sctog, sc in the next 5 stitches, 2sctog, Turn
Row 3: sc in each across, Turn
Row 4: 2sctog, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2sctog, Turn
Rows 5-7: sc in each across, Turn
Row 8: 2sctog, sc in the next stitch, 2sctog, Turn
Row 9: 2sctog, sc in the next stitch, Turn
Row 10: 2sctog, Fasten off
Next Ear: skip 8 stitches, sl st into the top of the cozy, Repeat the ear the same way, Fasten off.
Muzzle Nose:
Rnd 1: ch 2, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc 4 more times. sl st
Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, sl st
Rnd 3: work in continual rounds, *sc, 2sc, *Repeat around
Rnd 4: *sc in the next two stitches, 2sc, *Repeat around
Rnd 5: *sc in the next three stitches, 2sc, *Repeat around
Rnd 6: sc in each stitch around. sl st. Fasten off
Fur Strands
5 inches of yarn
Make about 40-50 strands
Glue them on under the muzzle nose in the center with a glue gun, in circle pattern. Then brush them out with pet brush to make them fuzzy. Then sew on the muzzle nose.
Glue on the eyes and nose. Make a muzzle with a dash line under the nose with thread and a needle.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Tutorial for Beginners
151 plus 3 for a baby blanket
multiples of 9 + 7, then add 3 for the turning chain.
Abbreviations
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
Row 1: I started with purple yarn and F hook, Create a loose chain of 151 plus 3
dc in the third chain from the hook, dc in each chain across to the end. Turn
Row 2: I added white yarn, sl st
Ch 3, dc in the next three stitches, ch 3, skip 3 stitches, work dc in next 3 stitches, *Repeat across, end with with dc in the last 4 stitches, Turn
Row 3: Sl st with blue yarn, ch 1, sc, ch 3,
*dc in the next 3 previous skipped stitches underneath the chain 3, ch 3 *Repeat across, end with a chain 3, sc in the last stitch, pull purple through to start the next Row
Row 4: Repeat Row 2, end with ch 3, dc in the last 4 stitches, pull your white yarn to start the next Row.
Row 5: Repeat Row 3, ch 3, sc in the last stitch, pull purple through to start the next Row
Alternate between Rows 4 and 5 until you have your desired length.
How to finish the top to match the bottom, this will be your last row.
Last Row: ch 3, dc in the next 3 stitches, hdc in the next 3 stitches, *dc in the next 3 stitches, hdc in the next 3 stitches, *Repeat across. end with dc in the last 4 stitches.
Weave in your ends when finished.
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Crochet Worry Worm Tutorial
I created these cute worry worms with a h hook and medium worsted yarn. These cute crochet worry worms make great gifts to kids and teachers. There are fun worry worms tags to go with the crochet worms on my Etsy store as well.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
How to Crochet Bunny Tutorial for Beginners
I created this cute crochet bunny peep with velvet yarn and G hook. You can decorate with these adorable bunnies or give them as gifts. It measures 2 x 4 inches.
Row 2: ch 1, 2sc, sc in the next three stitches, 2sc, Turn
Rows 3-5: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, Turn *Repeat for a total of 3 rows.
Row 6: 2sctog, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2sctog, Turn
Row 7: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, Turn
Row 8: ch 1, 2sctog, sc in the next stitch, 2sctog, Turn
Row 9: ch 1, 2sc, sc in the next stitch, 2sc, Turn
Row 10: ch 1, 2sc, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2sc, Turn
Row 11: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, Turn
Row 12: ch 1, 2sctog, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2sctog, Turn
Row 13: ch 1, 2sctog, sc in the next stitch, 2sctog, Turn
You can add your eyes and stuff it with velvet yarn after ears are made. I used a hot glue gun to add the plastic eyes. Then sew the two bunnies together.
Ears, start the ear from Row 13,
Row 1: ch 1, 2sc, Turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc in the next two stitches, Turn
Row 3: ch 1, 2sc, sc in the next stitch, Turn
Row 4: ch 1, 2sctog, sc in the next stitch, Turn
Row 5: ch 1, sc in the next two stitches, Turn
Row 6: 2sctog, ch1, and Fasten off.
Next the ear made, skip the middle stitch, and sl st with your yarn, *Repeat Rows 1-6.
Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Crochet Easter Bunny Egg Tutorial
These cute crochet bunny eggs are so cute for Easter! I used a F hook and medium worsted yarn. The crochet bunny egg measures 4 inches.
Abbreviations:
sc=single crochet
2sctog=2 single crochet together
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
Rnd 1: start with pink yarn, F hook, In magic circle, work 6 sc in the magic circle. sl st
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st -12 sc
Rnd 3: ch 1, *sc, 2sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around, sl st
Rnd 4: ch 1, *sc next two stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *Repeat around, sl st
Rnds 5-8: work in continual rounds without a sl st, sc in each stitch around, *Repeat 4 times
Rnd 9: sl st with white yarn, *sc in the next two stitches, 2sctog decrease in the next stitch, *Repeat around, sl st
*Special Note* You could do the invisible sc2tog decrease so it blends (shown in the video), or you could do 2dctog with pink then switch to white yarn in round 10 instead so it blends.
Rnds 10-13: work in continual rounds, sc in each stitch around, *Repeat 4 times Stuff your egg with stuffing.
Rnd 14: *sc, 2sctog decrease, *Repeat around
Rnd 15: sc in each stitch around.
Rnd 16: 2sctog decrease until it closes, about 6 times. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Ears: Make 2, F hook, white yarn
chain 5, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in the remaining sc, 3 sc in the last chain, don't turn, work on the other side, sc in the remaining chains, sl st
Attach the ears on top side by side.
Attach plastic eyes below the ears. Sew on the mouth and nose with thread yarn below the eyes, best shown in the video.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Crochet Easter Bunny Basket Tutorial
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Tutorial for Beginners
This crochet pattern is done in Multiples of 4, plus 2.
Abbreviations
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
Row 1: Create a loose chain, for a Shawl you can do 280 plus 2 or you can do any chain count that is done in multiples of 4 plus 2. sc in the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain across to the end. Turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc in the first stitch, *ch 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in the next stitch, *Repeat to the end, sc in the last stitch, Turn
Row 3: Ch 3, *work 5 dc in each chain 3 space, *Repeat across, dc in the last stitch, Turn
Row 4: ch 1, sc in the next two stitches, *ch 3, skip 3, sc in the next two stitches, *Repeat across, end with a sc in the last two stitches, Turn
Row 5: Repeat Row 3
Row 6: Repeat Row 4, Alternate between Rows 5 and 6.
How to End the last row:
Ch 1, sc in the next two stitches, *work 3 hdc in the previous 3 dc, sc in the next two stitches, *Repeat across, end with two sc. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Easy Crochet Pot Holder Tutorial for Beginners
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Easy Crochet Women's Shawl Tutorial for Beginners
This crochet shawl is easy to make and great for beginners. The dimensions are 21.5 by 42 inches. I created this easy crochet shawl with a F hook and Caron Cotton Cakes yarn.
Row 1: chain 3, dc in the first chain, work 3 dc in the same chain, ch 3, 4 dc in the same stitch.
Rows 2: Turn, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same stitch, ch 1, work 4 dc, ch 3, 4 dc in the previous chain 3, 4 dc in the last dc, Turn
Rows 3 - 33: *ch 3, work 3 dc in the same stitch, ch 1, work 4 dc in the previous chain 1 space, work 4 dc, ch 3, 4 dc in the previous chain 3, work 4 dc in the previous chain 1 space, 4 dc in the last dc, Turn
Keep expanding with *Repeating Row 3 until you reach your desired length. I used all the yarn with 33 rows. Every time you have a chain 1 space, then work 4 dc and ch 1, and work 4 dc, ch 3, 4 dc in every chain 3 space, the chain 3 space will only run down the center. Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Easy Crochet Cardigan for Women Tutorial
I'm usually a size medium in a women size. This finished cardigan rested a little past my hips. This cardigan neck folds for a collar and rest half way in the front on both sides. This pattern has a lot of room and give to it.
The length is about 41-42 inches and the width is about 31-32 inches.
The starting chain is the length of the cardigan and the rows is the width of this pattern.
With a K hook and medium worsted yarn. I used two and half skeins of yarn.
Mainstays 5 Oz Sparkle Acyrilic Yarn, 98% Acyrilic 2%
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Tutorial for Beginners