Free Patterns
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INDEX:
- 60 Minute Boa Scarf
- Christmas Themed Money Card Template
- Christmas Theme Face Scrubbies / Coasters
- Holiday Motifs – Light Bulb, Carrot, Easter Egg
- Halloween Face Scrubbies / Coasters
- Quick Textured Ear Warmer
- Sweet Heart Motif
- Swiffer-Like Reusable Floor Pad
- You Are My Sunflower Motif
- Velvet Pumpkin Pattern
FREE PATTERN - Quick Textured Ear Warmer
Just as the name implies, the Quick Textured Ear Warmer, makes up quickly, is cute has lost of texture, and will keep you warm. The real thing I like about this ear warmer is that no gauge swatch is required. Bonus! No of us like to make gauge swatches. Instead of making this to gauge it is made to measurements which saves time, gives a better fit, and allows for some variation in yarn and hook size. It’s a yarn buster too as it doesn’t require a lot.
If you like to just jump in and get started on your project this is the make for you. Once you determine the circumference required either by measuring your head or using the chart provided as a guide, you make your first row to that measurement and away you go. Simple and quick. You can whip this one up in a couple of hours.
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FREE PATTERN - Reusable Swiffer-Like Floor Pad
In an attempt to be more eco-friendly around the home, I have designed this reusable “swiffer-like” floor pad. It reduces the number of purchased pads I was using that would end up in the land fill and take years to breakdown if they ever do.
I used #4 medium weight acrylic yarn from my stash and although acrylic is not eco-friendly, I thought it was a trade off as it can be used over and over again. I also like acrylic as it doesn’t stain so it takes a beating.
I use it dry to dust mop the floors or wet it to damp mop. It does stretch when wet so it is important to make it fit as tight as possible to your floor mop.
This graphic shows the dimensions of my swiffer-like floor pad. Measure your mop and make the pad the width of your map but at least 1 – 1.5″ (1 – 4.5 cm) smaller than the length depending on how tight you crochet.
Materials
• #4 medium weight yarn
• 5mm crochet hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
Stitches
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Pattern Notes
The number of starting chains will vary depending up the size of your mop and your crochet tension. Since the pad stretches a lot when wet, it is important that the pad fit very snuggly when dry.
The length for starting chain will be: Length of mop plus 5″ (12 cm) for turn back minus 1 – 1.5″ (1 – 4.5 cm)
The stitches and rows given in the pattern below are those that fit my mop. You may have to adjust yours to fit your dimensions.
Pattern
Ch 45 (adjust accordingly to your mop and your tension)
ROW 1: Sc to end of row, ch 1, turn. (45 st)
ROW 2: Hdc to end or row, ch 1, turn. (45 st)
ROW 4 – 9: Repeat Rows 1 – 2 (3) more times.
Note: The number of repeats will vary depending on the width of your mop. Adjust accordingly.
ROW 10: Sc to end of row. Fasten off. (45 st)
FINISHING
1. Fold both ends in 2.5″ (6 cm) (see fold lines on graphic above).
2. Join yarn in corner, sc along the edge catching the stitches of the folded portion too.
3. Repeat Step #2 on other edge. Fasten off.
4. Weave in all ends.
Happy mopping!
FREE PATTERN - Velvet Pumpkin Pattern
Whether you are looking for some miniature fall décor for your home or some spooky Halloween decorations, this velvet pumpkin is a quick crochet make that could be the answer. Add the toilet paper candles and you amp up the spooky factor.
My granddaughter and I made this set for her mother. Mom has a decorative shelf that she likes to switch up for different seasons and this is what we came up with. A little walk around the neighbourhood to find the stick, leaves and acorns and the set was finished off perfectly, don’t you think?
For “How to” YouTube tutorials:
> Crocheted Velvet Pumpkin Pattern
> Spooky Toilet Paper Roll Candles
FREE PATTERN: Small You Are My Sunflower Motif
This free pattern is for the smaller version of the You Are My Sunflower Motif that is part of a bigger project, the You Are My Sunflower Baby Blanket. On its own, it is a cheery item for home décor. Should you like the companion larger sunflower motif or or want to learn how to turn it into a granny square, the pattern is available here.
The colours used for this project were selected to match a specific nursery theme of black and white with sunflower wallpaper, hence, the sunflower colours of yellow and brown. If sunflowers aren’t your thing, this motif would be equally as beautiful done in a variety of colour stories so fee free to use your own imagination and combined your favourite colour combos.
Size:
Small Motif 7.5″ / 19.05 cm
Materials:
2 Shades of #4 Medium yarn.
Colour A: Craftsmart Value: 7 oz / 354 yds • 198 G / 324 m
– Espresso: 10 g / .4 oz
Colour B: Caron Simply Soft: 6 oz / 315 yrds • 170.1 g / 288 m
– Sunshine: 15 g / .5 oz
Hook: 5mm
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
4″ (10 cm) x 4″ (10 cm) = 12 S x 7 R
Gauge swatch was made using the double crochet stitch.
Stitches for Small Motif:
Chain, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet
A digital copy of the crochet pattern
for the
Large Sunflower Motif and
You Are My Sunflower Granny Square
can be purchased from my
Ravelry store here.
ABBREVIATIONS US TERMINOLOGY
st Stitch
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
dc Double Crochet
tr Treble
mc Magic Circle
ea Each
prev Previous
slst Slip Stitch
** Repeat what’s between **
rs Right Side
Pattern – Small You are My Sunflower Motif
The flat circle will be made in continuous rnds. With colour A, make a magic circle, ch 1,
RND 1: Sc 6 in mc (tip: place a stitch marker into first stitch of the rnd to identify the
start of the rnd. Move the marker to first st on each rnd.) Pull mc closed. (6 sc)
RND 2: Sc in 1st st of rnd (st with marker), sc into same st, sc 2 in ea of the following st.
(12)
RND 3: Sc 2 in first st, sc in next st, *sc 2 in next st, sc,* repeat ** 4 more times. (18 st)
RND 4: Sc 2 in first st, sc in next 2 st, *sc in next st, sc in next 2 st,* repeat ** 4 more times
(24 st)
RND 5: Sc 2 in first st, sc in next 3 st, *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 3 st,* repeat ** 4 more
times. (30 st)
RND 6: Sc 2 in first st, sc in next 4 st, *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 4 st,* repeat ** 4 more
times (see fig 1). Fasten off. (36 st)
RND 7: (Petal base) With rs facing up, join colour B in any st in rnd, ch 3, dc 2 in same st,
ch 1, dc 3 more in same st, sk 3 st, *(dc 3, ch 1, dc 3) in same st, sk 3, *repeat ** 8 more times, slst join into top st of starting ch-3 (see fig. 2). (9 groups of 6 dc + 1 ch)
RND 8: (Petal top) [(dc 3, tr 2, ch 1, tr 2, dc 3) in ch-1 sp between the 2 groups of dc in prev rnd, sc in sp between dc groups in prev rnd], repeat 8 more times (see fig. 3). Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Buy the Full Pattern HERE
Pattern includes:
• small and large sunflower motif
• how to turn motif into a granny square
• stitch instructions
• picture tutorials
FREE PATTERN - Halloween Pumpkin & Bat Scrubbies | Coasters
Buy Full Pattern Here
Includes picture tutorial for pumpkin too!
Face scrubbies are one of the things I use on a daily basis. I like how they energize your skin, leaving it looking fresher and brighter. Since they are reusable, not only are they good for your skin but they are good for the environment too.
Cotton yarn is best for face scrubbies. Use any other #4 medium weight yarn and they become coasters as part of your home décor during the spooky season.
Materials:
• Colour A: Bernat Handicraft Yarn: .3 oz / 10 g
• Colour B: stash for yarn eyes
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
PATTERN – BAT Scrubbie
With Main Colour and 4.5mm hook, make mc, ch 1,
RND 1: Sc 6, pull mc closed. (Mark first st in rnd with stitch marker. Move marker to
1st st in each rnd.)
RND 2: Working in continuous rnd, sc 2 in ea st in rnd. (12 st)
RND 3: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc, *sc 2 in next st, sc, repeat from * 4 more times, sc. (18 st)
RND 4: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 2, *sc 2 in next st, sc 2, repeat from * 4 more times. (24 st)
RND 5: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 3, *sc 2 in next st, sc 3, repeat from * 4 more times. (30 st)
RND 6: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 4, *sc 2 in next st, sc 4, repeat from * 4 more times. (36)
RND 7: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc, (to make ear #1) ch 3 (see fig. 5), sc in 2nd ch from hook working down ch, hdc in next ch, dc around post of sc at base of ch (see fig. 6), sk next st in rnd, sc (see fig. 7), sc 8, ch 1, turn.
ABBREVIATIONS – US Terminology
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
dc Double Crochet
mc Magic Circle
st Stitch
slst Slip Stitch
sk Skip
* Repeat what’s follows *
Wing #1
ROW 1: Sc 5, ch 1, turn.
ROW 2: Sc 4, ch 1, turn.
ROW 3: Sc 4, ch 1, turn.
ROW 4: Sc 3, ch 1, turn.
ROW 5: Sc 3, ch 3, turn.
ROW 6: Slst in 2nd st (see fig. 13).
Fasten off
Continue working along RND 7: With right side facing up, join yarn in 9th st of RND 7 just after turning ch for wing #1, sc 6, (to make foot #1) ch 3, slst in same st (see fig 14), sc 2, (to make tail/hanger) ch 12, slst in same st, sc 2, (to make foot #2) ch 3, slst in same st, sc 10, ch 1, turn for wing #2.
Wing #2
Row 1: Sc 5, ch 1, turn.
ROW 2: Sc 5 ch 1, turn.
ROW 3: Sc 4, ch 1, turn.
ROW 4: Sc 4, ch 1, turn.
ROW 5: Sc 3, ch 1, turn.
ROW 6: Sc 3, ch 3, turn.
ROW 7: Slst in 2nd st (see fig. 19).
Fasten off.
Continue working along RND 7: With right side facing up, join yarn in st above wing #2 on RND 7 (see join spot indicated on fig. 19), sc 3, (to make ear #2) ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc around post of sc at base of ch-3, sk st on rnd, slst in next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
To Finish:
Mark yarn eyes and attach to bat. Weave in all ends.
For a YouTube tutorial about making yarn eyes go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqrG74ViYPM
FOR FULL
HALLOWEEN SCRUBBIE PATTERN
including Pumpkin & Bat
go to my Ravelry shop
HERE
FREE PATTERN: Christmas Face Scrubbies / Coasters
Another fun holiday motif. This one is for the Christmas holidays. Make with cotton yarn for face scrubbies to energize your skin and yarn of your choice for holiday decor around your home as tree ornaments, buntings or coasters.
Materials:
• Colour A: Bernat Handicraft Yarn: 17.5 yd / 16 m
• Colour B: 1.5 yd / 1.4 m
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
PATTERN – Christmas Bulb
With Main Colour and 4.5mm hook, make mc, ch 1,
RND 1: Sc 6, pull mc closed. (Mark first st in rnd with stitch marker. Move marker to
1st st in each rnd.)
RND 2: Working in continuous rnd, sc 2 in ea st in rnd. (12 st)
RND 3: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc, *sc 2 in next st, sc, repeat from * 4 more times, sc. (18 st)
RND 4: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 2, *sc 2 in next st, sc 2, repeat from * 4 more times. (24 st)
RND 5: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 3, *sc 2 in next st, sc 3, repeat from * 4 more times. (30 st)
RND 6: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 4, *sc 2 in next st, sc 4, repeat from * 4 more times. (36 st)
RND 7: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 5, *sc 2 in next st, sc 5, repeat from * 4 more times. (42 st)
RND 8: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 6, *sc 2 in next st, sc 6, repeat from * 4 more times. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (48 st)
To Make Hanger
Join colour B in any st, ch 1,
RND 1: Sc 4, ch 1, turn. (4 st + ch)
RND 2: Sc 5, ch 1, turn. (5 st)
RND 3: Sc 1, slst into next st, ch 12, slst back into 2nd st, sc 2. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS – US Terminology
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
dc Double Crochet
mc Magic Circle
st Stitch
slst Slip Stitch
sk Skip
* Repeat what’s follows *
FREE PATTERN: Holiday Theme: Light Bulb, Carrot, Easter Egg Theme
The Holiday Motif can be used for so many things, holiday light bulb, carrot, Easter egg, etc. I have made mine in cotton as they are going to be gifted for face scrubbies, but they make cute tree ornaments, holiday bunting, coasters or adornment for gift wrapping. They make up quickly and are a great stash buster.
Materials:
8 g / .2 oz #4 weight cotton yarn.
4.5mm crochet hook
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
PATTERN – Light Bulb. Follow variations for carrot and egg as directed.
With Main Colour and 4.5mm hook, make mc, ch 1,
RND 1: Sc 6, pull mc closed. (Mark first st in rnd with stitch marker. Move marker to 1st st in each rnd.)
RND 2: Working in continuous rnd, sc 2 in ea st in rnd. (12 st)
RND 3: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc, *sc 2 in next st, sc, repeat from * 4 more times, sc. (18 st)
RND 4: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 2, *sc 2 in next st, sc 2, repeat from* 4 more times. (24 st)
RND 5: (Start shaping for light) *Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 3, repeat from * 1 more times, 2 sc in next st, sc, hdc, 3 dc in next st, hdc, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 5. (31 st) For carrot proceed “To Make a Carrot” below.
RND 6: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 4, 2 sc in next st, sc 7, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc, sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, join outline colour in last pull through of last st. (38 st) For egg proceed “To Make Easter Egg” below
RND 7: *Sc 2 in 1st , sc 5, repeat from * 1 more time, 2 sc in next st, sc 6, 3 sc in next st, sc 6, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 4, slst into 1st st in rnd to join. (44 st)
To Make Socket of Bulb
ROW 1: Slst 3, ch 1, turn.
ROW 2: Sc 4, ch 1, turn. (4 st)
ROW 3: Sc 4, ch 10 (to make hanger), turn, slst join into last st of row. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
To Make Carrot
RND 6: Sc 2 in 1st st, sc 4, 2 sc in next st, sc 7, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc, sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 5. (38 st)
RND 7: *Sc 2 in 1st , sc 5, repeat from * 2 more time, hdc, 3 dc in next st, hdc, *sc 5, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 1 more time, sc 5. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (44 st)
Carrot Leaves
Leaf: Join yarn in top of carrot in last st of last rnd, *ch 12, slst into 2nd ch from hook, slst 10 down ch-12, insert hook into same st at base of ch-12, make sure working yarn is behind needle, put hook through last ch at end of ch-12 (which will be turning ch), slst through end of ch-12 and st at top of carrot, slst into next st, repeat from *2 more times. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
To Make Easter Egg
RND 7: *Sc 2 in 1st , sc 5, repeat from * 1 more time, 2 sc in next st, sc 6, (2 sc, ch 12, slst into base of 2nd sc, sc 1) in next st, sc 6, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, slst into 1st st in rnd to join. (44 st)
Embellish egg to your liking. I have embroidered zig zags or mini flowers.
Christmas Themed Money Card Templates
If there are some on your gift list that you like to give a gift of money or gift card, you will find these free card templates handy. They are festive looking, a great stash buster and quick to make.
How to Make the Card
Print them out on card stock paper. Cut along the outside line. Each card has a faint outline to follow to embroider. One is a tree with a star motif and the other is a snowflake. Use scraps of yarn in colours of your choice to stitch along the lines. Once embroidery is finished, fold the bottom up along the fold line to make the money pocket and then fold the card in half width wise. (Optional: glue edge of money pocket on each end.)
60 Minute Boa Scarf
Sweet Heart Motif
I am using this Sweet Heart motif as a face scrubbie which I am including in a Valentine’s Card to my grandchildren. They are of the age that they like to get mail and aren’t much for washing their faces. I hope that the mail excites them, and the scrubbies inspire them to spend a little more time on personal hygiene…and the monetary gift inside the card provides encouragement…aka, bribe!
These hearts are a very quick make and can be used as I am doing for scrubbies, or for home décor for the Valentine’s season. For 3 different sizes of hearts, stop after each round.
Because I am using my Sweet Hearts as scrubbies, I have used #4 cotton with a smaller crochet hook (4mm) so the stitches are closer together. Adjust your hook size to your yarn weight and your intended use. The thicker the yarn and bigger the hook, the larger the heart will be.
Pattern
Make a magic circle, ch 2,
RND 1: Working in magic circle, tr 3, dc 4, tr 1, dc 4, tr 3, ch 2, slst into mc. Pull mc closed. (see fig. 1 – small heart)
RND 2: Sc into the beginning ch-2 space (mark this stitch with a stitch maker), (hdc, dc) in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc 4, to make point(dc, tr, dc) in next st, dc 4, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in ch-2 space, slst into slst in previous row (see fig. 2 – medium heart).
RND 3: Sc in st with marker, sc, *inc, sc, repeat from * 2 more times, sc 5, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, sc 5, *sc, inc, repeat from * 2 more times, sc 2, slst in slst of previous rnd, (for hanger, ch 12, slst back into last slst) (see fig. 3 – large heart). Fasten off leaving tail for sewing.
To make hanger, use tapestry needle, sew end of ch into the st where you started the chain. Weave in all ends (see fig 3).
ABBREVIATIONS – US Terminology
ch Chain
st Stitch
sc Single Crochet
slst Slip Stitch
hdc Half Double Crochet
dc Double Crochet
tr Treble Crochet
mc Magic Circle
sp Space
inc Sc 2 in the same stitch
* Repeat what’s before
Printable Valentine’s Card Template Here
