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Sunday 15 July 2018
Sunday 15 January 2017
FLOWER POWER Crochet
FLORA 2 CROCHET FLOWERS PATTERN
In May 2016 my inspiration for designing these little crochet flowers came from the spring blossoms my husband and I witnessed whilst on our walks through the countryside. I love how these naturally wild flowers can be so tiny and delicate. I am not trying to imitate their wild beauty exactly, I've just interpreted what I saw and created a crochet flower which will remind me of the original. I hope they will delight you just as much as they have delighted me.
FOUR (4) Crochet FLOWERS pattern includes:-
1. Crochet Flower VINTAGE ROSE - 5 petals
2. Crochet Flower STAR JASMINE - 5 petals
3. Crochet Flower BUTTERCUP - 8 petals
4. Crochet Flower SEA HOLLY - 12 petals
DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate1. Crochet Flower VINTAGE ROSE - 5 petals
2. Crochet Flower STAR JASMINE - 5 petals
3. Crochet Flower BUTTERCUP - 8 petals
4. Crochet Flower SEA HOLLY - 12 petals
Crochet flowers are crochet in the round using two (2) colours. I used remnants from my yarn stash mainly DMC Petra Crochet Cotton Size 5 and a 2mm hook.
You can also use Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply which is slightly thicker but still gives a nice small flower using same hook size. If you wish to substitute the yarns do check the YARNSUB WEBSITE for the best matching yarn.
You can also use Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply which is slightly thicker but still gives a nice small flower using same hook size. If you wish to substitute the yarns do check the YARNSUB WEBSITE for the best matching yarn.
PATTERN DETAILS:
SIZES: One (1) size
MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 2in (5cm) diameter
YARN: DMC Petra 5 ● 100% Mercerised Cotton 3ply
YARN SUBSTITUTE: WENDY Supreme ● 100% Luxury Cotton 4ply OR any similar mercerised cotton
TENSION: Not critical - medium tension.
NOTIONS: 2mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: Flora 2 consists of a total of four (4) crochet flowers; two (2) five petal flowers; one (1) eight petal flower; one (1) twelve petal flower. Instructions in this pattern are for four (4) flowers using two (2) colours with each flower.
FLORA 2 CROCHET FLOWER PATTERNS
available from my online stores
Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!
Monday 13 April 2015
LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #4
SPRING THEME - FIVE PETAL FLOWER
Week #4 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun
How did you go last week? Did you enjoy making the Spring Makeup Remover Pads?I would love to hear and see your creations so PLEASE DO SHARE THEM BELOW IN THE COMMENTS OR ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE
THIS WEEK #4
I am continuing with the SPRING theme and i have designed these tiny little five petal flowers, which are perfect for attaching to just about anything: hats, teapot covers, keyrings, bags, presents, wherever you like, I am sure you can think of many other uses for these cute teeny weeny flowers.AND the bonus, you get two (2) five petal flowers from this one (1) pattern.
I am making mine with DMC Petra 5 Cotton (light fingering weight), I do like the pearl sheen on this mercerised cotton thread, and it's also flexible and soft on the hands.
However, you can try making these five petal flowers with a heavier weight thread or yarn. I have tried the flower with Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply (fingering weight) and it works out fine, just slightly larger than using the Petra 5.
LET'S PLAY
Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #4, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!HOOK: 2.5mm or 2mm
NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle
PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate
Sizes: A - tiny; B - small
PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round and colour change. Stitch guide: single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet.
This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.
USA - American Crochet Terms
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UK - British Crochet Terms
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Ch = chain
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sc = single crochet
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dc =double crochet
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hdc = half double crochet
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htr = half
treble crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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dtr = double
treble crochet
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sl st = slip stitch
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st/sts = stitch/es
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cont = continue
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rep = repeat
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rnd = round
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beg = begin/beginning
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yo = yarn over
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yrh = yarn round hook
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FDC = foundationless double crochet
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FTR = foundationless
treble crochet
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BL = back loop
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blo = back loop
only
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FL = front loop
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flo = front loop only
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BPdc = back post double crochet
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rtrb = raised treble back
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FPdc = front post double crochet
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rtrf =
raised treble front
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ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES
PATTERN STARTS:
A and BWith MC
Rnd 1: Magic loop, ch1, 10sc in loop, join with sl st in ch1. (10ts)
Rnd 2: *Ch3, (3dc, ch3, sl st) in same st, skip next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in same st as beg ch3. (5 petals)
A ONLY
Fasten off, hide ends. Size A (tiny five petal flower) complete.
B ONLY
Rnd 3: Working from behind petals, *Ch3, sl st in next skipped st, rep from * around. Fasten off, hide ends.
Change to CC
Rnd 4: Join yarn in any ch3-sp, *Ch3, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch3, sl st) in same ch3-sp, sl st in next ch3-sp, rep from * around. Fasten off, hide ends. Size B (small five petal flower) complete.
Make as many as you like. Try larger hook and thicker yarn/thread.
Sunday 18 May 2014
BAMBINI Crochet Baby Hats eBook
FAVOURITE CROCHET BABY HATS
HERE are ALL my favourite CROCHET baby hat PATTERNS in one place. BAMBINI Crochet eBook. This eBook has a selection of hats for baby boys and girls, simple newborn mittens, as well as flowers, heart and starfish motifs/applique.
BAMBINI Crochet eBook has a variety of crochet hats which are perfect for everyday wear or a special day out.
BAMBINI Crochet eBook is perfect for QUICK and EASY CROCHET GIFT GIVING. You can create the perfect crochet gift for mum and her precious newborn. Make a handmade gift from a choice of eight (8) simply perfect crochet baby hat patterns; one (1) crochet mittens pattern; and five (5) motifs/appliques.
BAMBINI Crochet eBook includes the following patterns:
- GREEN SHRIMP Hat
- SPRING Sun Hat
- FUCHSIA Hat
- LITTLE BOY BLUE Hat
- 3D Hat
- NEWBORN Hat
- SIMPLICITY Hat
- SUNSHINE Sun Hat
- SIMPLICITY Mittens
MOTIFS include:
- Flower 6 Petal
- Flower 5 Petal
- Small Flower
- Starfish
- Heart
PATTERN DETAILS
SKILL LEVEL: Easy to Intermediate
Patterns are written in USA - AMERICAN crochet terms.
BAMBINI Crochet eBook has a total of 27 pages. First nine (9) pages include Cover page, Copyright page, Welcome page, Table of contents, and Things you Need to Know - Skill Level, USA/UK Hook sizes, Guidelines, Yarn weights, Yarn substitutes, Care instructions, Special stitches, USA abbreviations. Seventeen (17) pages of patterns, with photos, and a Closing page.
Here's a preview:
MAKE IT UNIQUE
Choose the perfect pattern, the perfect colour and the perfect yarn, and make a special gift for a special individual.BAMBINI Crochet eBook is available from my online stores: CRAFTSY
Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Thursday 4 April 2013
Sunny days, Sun hats, Summer Crochet
WEATHER MAYHEM
Here in south-east England, well may you ask "where is the sun?" the weather is cold, windy and grey, with the odd snow flurry. Yes, it is April and supposedly SPRING, however, there is no sign of it, those blasted north-easterlies are blowing and the jet stream just ain't getting here. boo hoo!
Never mind, I am ignoring what is happening outside and following my inner sunshine and here is the result, a new spring/summer hat, with a lovely little pattern, and a choice of brim lengths. Perfect for your little cutie pie to wear on sunny days.
PATTERN DETAILS:
YARN: Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 4ply OR Heirloom Cotton 4ply OR any other similar cotton yarn
HOOK: 3.5mm (E-4)
SIZES: A - will fit 38-45cm (15-17.5in); B - will fit 43-49cm (17-19.5in).
TERMINOLOGY: USA and UK crochet terms
I just love crocheting with 4ply for infants and toddlers, it creates a delicate fabric, which I think is just perfect for tiny tots. And you just can't beat Bendigo yarns their cotton is so soft. I love it. They also do an 8ply cotton. Of course you could make these hats with the 8ply, you would just get a larger sized hat, or you could make adjustments and get the right size for your preferred head ircumference.
Have a go and play a little.
RIPPLE CROCHET HATS PATTERN
is available from my on-line shops
Enjoy every moment,
focus on every stitch,
create a masterpiece....
ciao, ciao...
Sunday 1 May 2011
Celebrations Over
Time to gather my thoughts
The Easter long weekend now seems so long ago, and the "big day" the Royal Wedding is now past history, and I am happy to report WE MANAGED TO CELEBRATE THE WEDDING IN STYLE.
Celebrating the Royal Wedding - William and Kate |
It is now time to get back to some serious crocheting before the next big calendar event, which will be the end of May and the arrival of my daughter from Australia woo hoo! I am so excited, to the point of distraction. It's a real effort to focus on new crochet designs right now, so many other things to get ready and to do.
New Crochet Hat Pattern
However, with all this extra-curricular activity I still managed to design another crochet sun hat, have a look.
The pattern is called "Crochet Hat SAILS" and is available from my RAVELRY store.
It is one of my favourite texture patterns, it looks like sails on the water or on the other hand it can also look like two-tone triangular leaves.
However you view this crochet stitch, it is definitely an interesting little textured pattern. PATTERN NOTE: This pattern requires patience, and would suit those with intermediate crochet skills.
Crochet Covers for Wedges
In the meantime, I have also been crocheting covers for my two foam wedges which I use to help support my lower back, especially good to use in the car, and a must when I am crocheting.
Aran Wool Blend in navy blue, a tan coloured 3ply and a multi-coloured blue 3ply yarn. Using up my stash yarns, and crocheting with a 5mm hook to achieve a compact fabric. Especially since it will be sat on quite a bit! LOL
The first cover is finished and already in the car, and I am now working my way through the second wedge cover, which will be made with Cream Aran yarn instead of the blue and I will continue using the tan and multi-coloured blue (both these yarns are on cones).
I am also in the final stages of crocheting a coffee cozy to fit a Bodum Coffee Plunger - slightly tricky it's for a friend and my coffee plunger is not the same size or style.
Here's a photo of "WIP" and I am hoping the colours will match her kitchen.
The yarn is Sirdar CROFTER DK "Fair Isle Effect" which of course when crocheted results in a totally different pattern to when knitted, also I used two strands held together for extra thickness, and using a 5mm hook for compact texture.
Crochet Flower Brooch
This week's "quickie" crochet project - my flower brooch for the jacket which I wore for the Royal Wedding celebrations.
The centre of flower crocheted with two strands: one strand of Sirdar Snuggly "Baby Bamboo" a blend of 80% bamboo and 20% wool PLUS one strand of cotton with gold metallic thread, for a hint of glitter.
The centre of flower crocheted with two strands: one strand of Sirdar Snuggly "Baby Bamboo" a blend of 80% bamboo and 20% wool PLUS one strand of cotton with gold metallic thread, for a hint of glitter.
Petals of the flower crocheted with Sirdar "Just Bamboo" 100% bamboo and using a 3.5mm hook for some rigidity, because the bamboo yarn is very soft and floppy. The outer edge petals and the inner petals also edged in cotton and gold metallic single crochet for some sparkling contrast.
This flower pattern is available with my GREEN SHRIMP Hat Pattern, you can find it in my online stores.
This flower pattern is available with my GREEN SHRIMP Hat Pattern, you can find it in my online stores.
So for now, that is it, I am furiously ploughing through the foam wedge cover and enjoying the spring weather.
Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!
Ciao, ciao!
Friday 18 March 2011
Spring Fever!
Blossom time
Spring is here and the blossoms are popping out all over, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, snowdrops, pansys, cherry blossoms. I am so excited!
I love getting out and seeing what is about to blossom next, just love this time of year.
Celebration Time
So to celebrate spring and the promise of new beginnings, I came up with this little crochet pattern last night.
A sweet little daisy headband, just perfect for your cutie pie or for yourself.
DAISY Crochet Headband Pattern
Pattern is available from my online stores -
Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!
Ciao, ciao!
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