LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #6

SPRING THEME - Boho Bracelet- Part 1 of 3

Week #6 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun

THIS WEEK #6

I have a very easy bracelet and I am continuing once again the SPRING theme in this design too.  You may like to note this bracelet design has three (3) parts -  Part 1 presented today and Part 2 and Part 3 will be revealed in Week #7 and #8.  

These are simply perfect little projects for some spring crochet fun with guaranteed summertime wearing.  Quick and easy to make and easily adjusted to different wrist sizes. 

This free crochet pattern is another great stash buster for those odd bits of cotton threads and yarns lurking in the back of your yarn stash!

How did you go last week? Did you enjoy making the Spring Boho Headband? If you did,  please do share your creations with us here, below in the comments, or you can share on my CROCKNIT Facebook Page, I would love to see your crochet handwork, and I am always happy to answer any questions in regards to the patterns.

Boho Bracelet has been made with remnants of cotton thread DMC Petra 5 and you will see the colours I had to hand were limited, however I do hope you like the orange and green, it is my favourite (although I am drawn towards the pink).  

Even though these boho bracelets look delicate, the mercerised cotton makes them very sturdy and durable, you can leave them on during bathing or swimming, absolutely perfect for summer holidays in the sun.

LET'S PLAY

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #6, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN: DMC Petra 5 Cotton
HOOK: 2.5mm
NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy
Sizes: One size - Adult wrist - 6in (15cm) - size is adjustable

PATTERN NOTES: Boho bracelet is designed with an easy foundation row. Then worked round the foundation row.

You need to know how to crochet in the round.  Colour change is optional. Stitch guide: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.
This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

PATTERN STARTS:

With MC and 2.5mm hook

Foundation Row

Rnd 1:  *Ch3, dc in 3^rd ch from hook, rep from * 9 times (10 loops).  

Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1sc in 1^st loop, *(ch3, 1sc) in next loop, rep from * to end of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) 3 times in last loop, continue along other side of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) in each loop to beg loop, ending with (ch3, 1sc, ch3) in beg loop, join with sl st in 1^st ch of ch3.

Rnd 3:  5sc in ch3-sp, 4sc in next nine ch3-sps, 5sc in next two ch3-sps, 4sc in next nine ch3-sps, 5sc in last ch3-sp, join with invisible join in 1^st sc.   Fasten off and hide ends. 

Make a drawstring with discs for Bracelet: 

Disc

Rnd 1:  Ch2, *8sc in 2^nd ch from hook, join with sl st.  (8sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch2, 1hdc in same st, 2hdc around, join with sl st in ch2.**

Drawstring:  Chain 35

Thread the drawstring through loops at each end of bracelet, cut yarn/thread leaving a 45in tail and crochet the second disc. 

Make second disc:  Rep from * to ** of Rnd 1 and 2.  Hide ends.

Adjusting the size:

Make the bracelet, approx. 1in (2.5cm) shorter than wrist circumference, this allows for stretch factor of cotton yarn.  The drawstring helps adjust the size too.   

You should be able to slide your hand easily through the bracelet, then tighten and tie a small knot in the drawstring to hold in place.

This pattern = 10 loops in foundation row = measures 5in (12.5cm) to fit 6in (15cm) wrist.

To make larger increase number of loops in foundation row; for example - 11 loops = measures 5.5in (14cm); 12 loops = measures 6in (15cm).

Have some fun, have a play!  

and 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

HERE ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

more  LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:  

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #5

SPRING THEME - BOHO HEADBAND

Week #5 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun

THIS WEEK #5 We continue the SPRING theme with a moebius (mobius) headband, not only perfect for keeping your hair back and out of the way, but also cute and stylish for those with short hair. And best of all quick to make and a great stash buster!

How did you go last week?  Did you enjoy making the Spring Five Petal Flowers?   If you did, make them please do share your creations with us here, below in the comments, or you can share on my CROCKNIT Facebook Page, I would love to see your crochet handwork, and I am always happy to answer any questions in regards to the patterns.

I have made this headband with remnants of cotton yarn left over from the making of the SPRING Coasters,  using Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton and Sparkle DK although ANY DK yarn would also work well.

LET'S PLAY

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #5, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN:   Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK
HOOK:  G-6 (4mm)
NOTIONS:  Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
Sizes:  One size - Adult head - 22in (56cm) - size is adjustable

PATTERN NOTES:  Headband is designed as a moebius (mobius) = a ring with a half-twist.  The foundationless double crochet needs to be long enough to stretch to head size before joining, allowing for the twist, and stretch factor of yarn used.

You need to know how to crochet in the round and colour change. Stitch guide: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, Special stitches:  Esc = extended single crochet, FDC = foundationless double crochet.

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS:

With MC and G-6 (4mm) hook

Rnd 1:  FDC64,  (21ins), twist, join with sl st in bottom of beg ch3. 

Rnd 2:  Sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc around, invisible join in top of ch3.

CHANGE TO CC1

Rnd 3:  Join yarn with standing sc in top of ch3, sc around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 4:  Ch2, dc in next st, *ch1, dc2tog in next 2sts, rep from * around, invisible join in top of first dc.

CHANGE TO CC2

Rnd 5:  Join yarn with standing sc in ch1-sp, *Esc between dc2tog, sc in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join with sc in 1st sc.

Rnd 6: *Ch2, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * around, invisible join in first sc.

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 7:  Join yarn with standing dc in ch2-sp, 3dc in same ch2-sp, *sc in next ch2-sp, 4dc in next ch2-sp, rep from * around, invisible join in top of first dc.  FASTEN OFF, HIDE ENDS.

Make as many as you like, change colours, change the yarn, change the hook, make different sizes - go play - have some crochet fun!

SPECIAL NOTES:

How to FDC = foundationless double crochet

Ch 3, yo, and insert your hook in 3rd ch from hook, yo, draw up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through one loop, (1ch made - this is the chain that you will work your next stitch into), NOW finish your first dc, [yo, draw through two loops on hook], 2 times (first dc made).
*Yo, insert hook under one loop of chain at bottom of stitch just made, yo and pull up loop, (3 loops on hook)
yo and draw through one loop (1ch made) [yo, draw through two loops on hook], 2 times,
Repeat from * for as many stitches as needed.

Joining:
When you have crocheted your foundationless dc row to the length you desire:-

• make sure you keep the row straight
• bring the two ends together
• then twist the beginning of your work
• sl st in the bottom of beginning ch3 (not the top)
• sc in next st
• hdc in next st
• dc in next st and remaining sts around
• your next rnd starts in the top of beg ch3

There will be a small opening (hole) between the beginning and end of FDC , where the twist and join was made, it can be stitched up with the yarn tail upon finishing.

FOR VISUAL INSTRUCTIONS – Check YOUTUBE video 

“CROCHET MOBIUS – HOW TO START”

Have some fun, have a play!  

and 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

HERE ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

more  LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:  

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

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!

YARN:   DMC Petra 5 or Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply
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	UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet	dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet	htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet	tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet	dtr = double treble crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS:

A and B
With 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.

FLOWER on LEFT made using Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK - FLOWER on RIGHT made using DMC Petra 5 Cotton
with Hook 2.5mm used for both.

Have some fun, have a play!  

and 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

HERE ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

more  LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:  

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

APRIL FLOWERS - SPRING Crochet Doily

SPRING is here and the early blossoms are out, with bright, cheerful colours, after a long grey winter.

To celebrate the beginning of spring, and bring some of those bright and cheerful colours inside, I designed this SPRING doily, to match the SPRING coasters (a free pattern on this blog).

WHAT YOU NEED:  

Yarn:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton and Sparkle Dk or similar DK yarn 

Hook:  E-4 (3.5mm)

Notions:  Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
PATTERN NOTES:  You need to know how to colour change and crochet in the round.  Instructions in this pattern are for three (3) colour doily and coaster, colour changes are mentioned in the pattern.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. Stitch guide: single crochet, treble crochet, standing sc, standing tr.
This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

SPRING Doily pattern includes the full instructions for both the coasters and the large doily.  

SPRING Doily and Coasters PATTERN

is available 
from these online stores

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.