Thursday, June 8, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
Crochet Poncho Tutorial
This Poncho measures about 18-19 inches in length and you can make this longer by adding more rounds, I did 8 rounds of each color 3 times for 24 rounds, or you can do 9 rounds of each color 3 times for 27 rounds.
Abbreviations: Ch=chain Sl st=slip stitch Dc=double crochet Supplies: Medium worsted yarn, about half or less skein of 3 three colors. J hook, yarn needle
Rnd 1: chain 92, connect the last chain and first chain together with a slip stitch, make sure to not twist your chains or loops. This will be the neck part of the poncho.
Rnd 2: Chain 3 (counts as a dc), dc in each chain around, make sure you have a total of 92.
Rnd 3: Chain 4 (counts as a dc and chain 1), skip next dc, *dc in the next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, *Repeat around, you will end with a dc in the last two stitches, then sl st on top of the chain 3.
Rnd 4: Sl st into the chain 1, Chain 4 (counts as a dc and chain 1), work 3 dc, in the same space, ch 1, *work 3 dc in the next chain 1 space, ch 1, *Repeat until you are to the half way point, fold the pattern in half, which is about 10 chain 3’s, directly across from the beginning of this round, you will place a stitch marker right across from the beg stitch, once you get to the half way point, work a corner with 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, then ch 1, *work 3 dc in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, *Repeat until you get to the beginning, in the beginning end with 2 dc in the beginning chain space, sl st on top of the chain 3, that will create your second increase corner.
Rnds 5- to desired length, **Repeat round 4 until you have your desired length. I did 8 rounds of 3 different colors. I did 8 rounds of blue, then 8 rounds of white, then 8 rounds of grey. So a total of 24 rounds after the dc round.
If you want it a bit longer, you can do 9 rounds of each color, or if you do one color, then you could do a couple more rounds. I’m about a size medium and about 5’ 6” and it went a little past my hips as seen in the photo.
When you change colors, you will sl st into the beginning stitch with your new color. Fasten off and Weave in all your ends as the end. You can add tassels. Cut 8-9 inch strands of yarn. I did 4 strands and in each chain space, I looped the strands of yarn into each chain space. Best show in the video.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Easy Cochet Purse for Beginners
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Easy Crochet Snowflake for Beginners
Abbreviations
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
dc=double crochet
sc=single crochet
Rnd 1: In the Magic Circle, ch 3, yarn over and pull up twice, yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook, *ch 3, yarn over and pull up three times, yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
*Repeat 4 more times. sl st in the center of the beginning stitch, Total of 6 points for the star snowflake.
Rnd 2: sl st into the first previous chain space, sl st into the chain 3 space, ch 3, yarn over and pull up twice, yarn over and pull up through all loops on the hook, ch 3, in the same space, yarn over and pull up on the hook three times, yarn over and pull all loops on the hook,
**Repeat, In the rest of the next chain spaces, **ch 3, in the next space, yarn over and pull up on the hook three times, yarn over and pull all loops on the hook, ch 3, yarn over and pull up on the hook three times, yarn over and pull all loops on the hook. Total of 6 sets in each chain space. end with chain 3, sl st in the center of the beginning stitch.
Rnd 3: sl st into the chain space, ch 1, 4 dc in the chain space, ch 3, 4 dc in the same space, *sc in the 2nd chain, in the next chain space, work 4 dc in the chain space, ch 3, 4 dc in the same space, *Repeat until the end. Total of 6 (4 dc in the chain space, ch 3, 4 dc and sc), sl st in the beginning stitch.
Rnd 4: sl st into the chain space, sc into the chain space, *ch 6, sc in the same space, *Repeat for a total of 4 times.
Sl st into the next chain space, **Repeat with *ch 6, sc in the same space, *Repeat for a total of 4 times.
***Repeat for a total of 6 times. sl st in the beginning stitch. Fasten off and Weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this easy crochet snowflake for beginners!
Monday, August 29, 2022
Crochet Child's Poncho Tutorial
Pattern Found Here:
https://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2015/08/crochet-childs-poncho.html
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Crochet Shell Baby Blanket
This Shell Blanket makes for a nice baby blanket. This crochet shell blanket can be made with a nice soft yarn and made bigger with a bigger hook or smaller with a smaller hook size.
https://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2014/12/crochet-shell-baby-blanket.html
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Crochet Chicken Potholder Tutorial
I'm going to post some oldie but goodie crochet patterns just in case you missed it! Please share!
If you love chickens or want to make a cute chicken potholder then this pattern is for you! This fun chicken pattern offers an easy to follow along video if you need any help! This Potholder is made with cotton yarn just so you won't burn the acrylic regular yarn if you use it as a potholder. I hope you enjoy this Chicken Potholder Pattern!
Pattern Found Here:
https://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2016/11/crochet-chicken-potholder.html
Monday, June 13, 2022
YouTube Videos and Etsy Tags
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!
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Crochet African Flower Bag
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. I hope you enjoyed this crochet african flower bag!
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 make a Crochet Bow
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
How to Crochet a Hat Step by Step
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.
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to crochet a hat step by step!
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Crochet Flower with Button Center
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. I hope you enjoyed this crochet flower with button center!
Saturday, April 23, 2022
How to Crochet a Bag for Beginners Step by Step
This crochet for beginners 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 chevron 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 hope you enjoy this tutorial on how to crochet a bag for beginners step by step!
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 of 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.
I hope you enjoyed this crochet bag purse tote tutorial!
Friday, April 22, 2022
Free Crochet Coaster Pattern
Free Crochet Coaster Pattern!
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. I love how this coaster pattern turned out.
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). I hope you enjoyed this free crochet coaster pattern!