2014/59 – colourful coasters
So during one of my sessions drooling over pinterest, I found this adorable pattern from a Swedish(?) crocheter who made some really pretty (and presumably absorbant) coasters.
Don’t they look great?
She’s posted it in US terms but there’s a diagram showing what she did which looks fairly easy to follow so you don’t really need to worry too much about terminology.
Find it here:
http://crochetmillan.bloggplatsen.se/2014/07/27/10801961-semester-virkning/
2014/58 – gorgeous trendy collar
Simply crochet recently posted a free pattern for a quirky collar you can add to your tops and dresses for a bit of flair. I absolutely love it, it looks so cute!
And it’s REALLY simple!
It’s another that I think would work really well with beads, sequins, ostentatious buttons or glitz. Plus, trying it in bold colours would bring some quirkiness to an outfit and make a statement, perhaps red collar on a blye shirt/dress?
Find the full tutorial is available here:
http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk/2013/08/22/free-pattern-crochet-collar-pattern-download/
2014/57 – shoe decoration patterns
Our special friend Jane has done it again! She’s designed some really cute shoe embelllishments in the shape of little flowers.
Don’t they look great?
She’s given a tutorial (in UK terms) for some really easy little flowers to try as well as what you can see in the picture.
Take a look!
– Leeloo the Tall
My friend’s stunning creation!
2014/56 – a lovely little butterfly
Looky looky! How adorable is this? Fine Craft Guild have loads of free projects on their website, including a free tutorial.
It would look great as bunting or on accessories or as garment embellishments, you could even sew them onto granny squares to spice things up a little. I’d love to see it in purple and yellow, or autumn colours.
It’s all in UK terms, and looks fairly easy.
Find it all here.
– Leeloo the Tall
My silliest pin cushion: Marie Antoinette’s wig – free crochet pattern
I’m a history buff and my current obsession is the court at Versailles. I’m reading Antonia Fraser’s biography of Marie Antoinette atm – filled with details, details, details. I’m in heaven.
This pin cushion is in honour of the last Queen of France.
It’s available as a Ravelry download here.
Marie Antoinette’s wig pin cushion
by
Rosy Alice Crochet Design
@ Ravelry
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You will need:
Grey or silver yarn
Tapestry needle
Coloured yarn or ribbon to make bows
Beads or old earrings, etc, to embellish
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Stitches used:
UK Double crochet (dc) = US Single crochet
UK Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) = US Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog).
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Start with a chain 4 and join with a slip stitch, or make a magic circle.
Round 1: 10 dc into circle.
Round 2: 20 dc into each stitch from round 1.
Round 3: 20 dc into front…
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Poppy pin cushion, free crochet pattern
Another pin cushion. I can’t help myself. They’re so cute. Find the pattern below or click here to download from Ravelry!
Another one coming tomorrow!
Poppy pin cushion crochet pattern
by
Rosy Alice Crochet
@ Ravelry
You will need:
Red yarn
Green yarn
Black yarn
4 mm hook
Tapestry needle
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UK terms used throughout. Translation into US terms here:
Triple treble crochet (ttr) – US Double treble crochet (dtr) – yarn over three times.
Double treble crochet (dtr) = US Treble/triple crochet (tr) – yarn over twice.
Treble crochet (tr) = US Double crochet (dc).
Double crochet (dc) = US Single crochet (sc).
Chain and slip stitches are the same for both terminologies.
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Start with green yarn to make the stem. Either chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to make a circle, or make a magic circle.
Round 1: Crochet 12 double crochet…
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Rose pin cushion crochet pattern (free)
Made myself a cute little pincushion! Here’s my free and easy pattern!
This pattern is available as a Ravelry download with more photos to illustrate the instructions. Download here
You will need:
Red yarn
Green yarn
4 mm hook
Tapestry needle
UK terms used throughout. Translation into US terms here:
Treble crochet (tr) = US Double crochet (dc).
Half treble crochet (htr) = US Half double (hdc).
Chain and slip stitches are the same for both terminologies.
Start with green yarn to make the stem. Either chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to make a circle, or make a magic circle.
Round 1: Crochet 12 treble crochet into the circle (12).
Round 2: Crochet 2 tr into each stitch from previous round (24).
Round 3: Crochet 1 tr into each stitch from previous round – back loops only (24).
Rounds 4 – 8: 1 tr into…
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