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Easy Cochet Purse for Beginners

Easy Cochet Purse for Beginners

Crochet Pattern🧶#shorts Crochet Purse Pattern: https://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2013/02/crochet-sashay-yarn-purse.html ❤ My Etsy Shop ❤: https://tinyurl.com/y5kqpzqy

Easy Crochet Snowflake for Beginners

 

Easy Crochet Snowflake for Beginners!

Create these crochet snowflakes with medium worsted yarn and G hook. This easy crochet snowflake for beginners turned out so cute!

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!

Crochet Child's Poncho Tutorial

 This Child's Poncho was made for my 3 year old, but can be adjusted for different sizes. If you want to make it for a smaller child I would go down a hook size and go up a hook size for an older child. It's so cute to wear for any occasion. Enjoy this Crochet Child's Poncho Pattern!

Pattern Found Here:

https://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2015/08/crochet-childs-poncho.html

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

Crochet Chicken Potholder Tutorial

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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

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Crochet African Flower Bag

 

Crochet African Flower Bag!

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. This crochet African flower bag turned out so nicely!

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! 

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. 

How to make a Crochet Bow

 

How to make a Crochet Bow!

I created these cute little bows with a G hook and medium worsted yarn. This crochet bow pattern is great for beginners! Super easy and great accent to add to a pattern like hats! I love how this crochet bow turned out!

Rnd 1: Done in multiples of 4 + 2 + 4 + 1

So I did a chain count of 11.

sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in the next 3 stitches, sl st in the next two, sc in the next 4 stitches, Turn

Rnd 2: In all of the back loops, sc in the next 4 stitches, sl st in the next 2 stitches, sc in the next 4 stitches. 

 *Repeat two more times or your desired width of the bow. 

Border: sc around the entire bow. Take the yarn and wrap it around 8 - 10 times in the center, and fasten off. I hope you enjoyed this how to make a crochet bow! 

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 1: with white yarn, ch 18, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each stitch across, Turn (this will be the width, the short ends, the fringe will go on both sides at the end.

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.

How to Crochet a Hat Step by Step

 

How to Crochet a Hat Step by Step!

I made this adult crochet bulky hat with bulky yarn and K hook. This hat is great for all ages. You may need to have less rows and less chains for a child. You will have to try to fit it around the person you making it for to see if it fits before you sew it closed. 

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!

Crochet Flower with Button Center

 

Crochet Flower with Button Center! 

 I hope you enjoy making this crochet flower with a button center project!

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! 

How to Crochet a Bag for Beginners Step by Step

 

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! 

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:

ch=chain

sl st=slip stitch

sc=single crochet

3dctog=3 double crochet together

dc=double crochet

Rnd 1: In the Magic circle, f hook, yellow yarn work 6 sc, sl st

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! 

Free Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern

 

Free Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern!

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. I love how this free crochet cup cozy pattern turned out!

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. 

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet cup cozy pattern. 

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Tutorial for Beginners

 

I created this crochet baby blanket with medium worsted yarn and a F hook. 

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.