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Free Crochet Bird Pattern – 3rd Project

By JJCrochet on February 25, 2012 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Projects

The day continues with the third project of “my big crochet idea“: a free crochet pattern for birds! Inspired by Kathleen’s post: “I’d love to see these cute little birds!! http://pinterest.com/pin/44613852528533507/” I got to work as soon as I saw the picture.

After three tries, I finally crocheted what I deemed to be a good bird shape. How cute are they?! So adorable. They take only minutes to make and a few yards of yarn.

Materials

Size G (4.25mm) crochet hook

Worsted weight yarn

Free Crochet Bird Pattern

Chain 4, join with sl st to form ring

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 14 more dc into ring (15 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1 (counts as first sc). Into same stitch, work [dc, 5 trc, dc, sc]. (Bird head). Sc in each of next 10 sc (around bird belly). Into next stitch, work [sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, sc] (bird tail). Sc in each of next 3 sc (bird back).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bird Beak

Join yellow yarn at base of your bird’s head. Ch 4, sl st back into the stitch where you joined your yarn.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bird Eye

With black or white yarn and a big yarn needle, sew a couple stitches onto your bird’s face for an eye.

The dirty side of pattern writing...

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A First – Free Crochet Snake Pattern

By JJCrochet on February 25, 2012 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Projects

This is today’s second project of my big crochet idea, but it’s certainly a JJCrochet first. If you follow my blog, you know I tend towards wearable items (most of which are geared towards girls).

But what better way to “shed my skin” then with this latest project. Prompted by Juliana’s post on JJCrochet’s Facebook page, I designed and crocheted a reptile.

Yes, you read that correctly, a repitle. A snake, to be exact. It’s kinda cute… right?

Juliana’s request: “That is really nice of you! Ok, I know there are lots of patterns for snakes, but I have some leftover wool-ease thick and quick in greys that would make a cool snake. Do you think you could give me direction (or pattern) for a snake using thick and quick (since all the patterns I’ve found use thin yarn). Or maybe using thick and quick for a snake wouldn’t work? It was just a thought!”

I had some Wool-Ease Thick & Quick here with me and thought this would be a fun crochet project so I began. Free pattern below so you can make your very own snake. I hope you enjoy yours, Juliana!

Materials

Size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook

50 yards super chunky yarn. I used Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in “Grey Marble”

Free Crochet Snake Pattern

Starting at snake tail: Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hds), Work 1 hdc in each chain (8 hdc). Join with sl st to first hdc

Rounds 2 – 25: Ch 2, do not turn. Hdc in the FLO (front loops only) of each st around (8 hdc). Working in only the front loops of each stitch will give the snake a “textured”, scale-y look.

Repeat Round 2 for as long as you want your snake to be.

Begin working the snake’s head.

Round 26: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each the FLO of each stitch (16 hdc).

Rounds 27 – 28: Ch 2, do not turn. Hdc in the FLO (front loops only) of each st around (16 hdc).

Round 29: Decrease Round. Ch 2, hdc 2 tog in next two sts and in each st around (8 hdc).

Rounds 30 – 31: Ch 1, sc in each st around (8sc).

Fasten off.

Whip stitch the bottom and top of your snake together.

Textured Snake Skin

Snake Eyes

Size J (6.0mm) hook

Worsted Weight black yarn

Chain 3, join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1: ch 1, work 9 more sc into ring (10 sc).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the snake’s face. Make two eyes. Sew onto the snake’s head.

Snake’s Tongue

Size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in “Cranberry”

Think of making the snake’s split tongue like a Y

Chain 8, fasten off. (the straight long part of the “Y”)

Join yarn at the end of where you fastened off, Chain 4. Fasten off (one “prong” of the “Y” made)

Join yarn at the same point where you fastened off, Chain 4. Fasten off (the other prong of the “Y”).

Weave in ends.

Sew tongue to your snake face. Enjoy?

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Free Crochet Pattern – Baby Headband for Girls

By JJCrochet on February 25, 2012 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Giveaways, Projects

The first project made from my big crochet idea is this sweet little girl’s headband. It’s very simple and a basic pattern for anyone to make for a newborn in their life.

Maria responded to my request, “I’m so excited about this idea. I’m 8 and a half months pregnant, I’ve been looking for a simple and easy newborn dress pattern but if that’s too big maybe a nice headband with flower or flowers for spring? Thanks”

Instead of tackling a bigger project like a newborn’s dress, I instead designed a headband. Maria, I’ll be mailing this out to you next week . Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your daughter… I hope she enjoys her new headband!

Materials

Size E crochet hook

45 yards Worsted Weight yarn. I used Lionbrand Wool-Ease Worsted Weight in “Natural Heather” and some extra pink yarn.

Button for center of flower (optional)

Finished size

Headband measures 13 inches in diameter + stretch; 1.25 inches high

Crochet Headband Pattern for Newborn Girls

Fch 50. Join with sl st to form ring. (for instructions on how to work the “foundation chain” (fch), check out this post)

Round 2: ch 2 (counts as first sc + ch 1). Skip next stitch. *sc, ch 1, skip next stitch*. Repeat around. (25 scs, 24 ch-1 sts)

Rounds 3 – 5: ch 2, *sc in ch-1 space, ch 1*. Repeat around (25 scs, 24 ch-1 sts).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Open Chain Flower

Ch 3, join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1: chain 9 (counts as first sc + ch 8). Ch 12, sc into ring. *Ch 8, sc, Ch 12* Repeat around until you have 5 loops/ petals (3, ch-8 loops, 2 ch-12 loops). Join to first sc with sl st.

Round 2: Working in back sc of previous round, sc. *ch 13, sc in next sc*. Repeat around until you have 5, ch-13 loops/ petals.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to sew flower onto headband.

Sew flower onto left side of headband (button center optional).

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Crochet Beard Hat: Free Pattern {Guest Post}

By JJCrochet on February 20, 2012 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Guest Post, Projects

When people find I crochet, it’s a matter of weeks–days sometimes– before they ask if I can make one project: a crochet beard hat. Friends, family, and strangers have e-mailed, texted, even posted pictures on my Facebook wall, requesting this odd item.

Crocheted beards hold some inexplicable intrigue.

That’s why I was delighted to come across Lauren Strasser, a crochet designer who blogs about life at The Production Department. Lauren has been crocheting since she was 15, but really started cranking things up when she was 19.

I contacted Lauren about becoming JJCrochet’s first guest post author. She obliged and I couldn’t be more delighted to bring you Lauren’s latest free pattern: the crochet beard hat. Enjoy!

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Free Crochet Beard Hat Pattern

Reasons you need to make this project, this weekend:

It’s freezing out there!
The lumberjack look is so hot this season.
St. Paddy’s Day leprechaun costume?
My beard is way comfier than this beard.

I had been wanting to make a beard hat for awhile, but all the patterns I could find online weren’t quite what I was looking for. My wish list included: a big enough mouth space, ear coverage, and full chin coverage.

So I made my own and now you can too.

I loved using the foundation chain (fch) stitch in this pattern. The foundation chain lets the beard be stretchier than using a plain chain would allow. And stretch is key when you’re pulling this hat on like a face mask.

The foundation chain also makes the mustache area just a tiny bit thicker and we don’t want any wimpy mustaches around here. Here’s how to do the foundation chain (dch): Chain 2 Insert hook into 2nd chain from hook

Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through both loops (1 loop on hook). First fch made.

First fch made

For remaining fch stitchs, insert hook under the strand to the left (if crocheting right handed) of the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through two loops.

What you’ll need for the beard:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn (about 50 yards)
Size K crochet hook

Ready? Let’s go!

Crochet Beard Free Pattern

Fch 31

Row 1: Chain 1 (counts as first sc now an throughout), * dc, sc *, repeat * to * 15 more times (31 stitches).

Row 2: Chain 2 (counts as first dc now and throughout), * sc, dc *, repeat * to * 15 more times (31 stitches).

Rows 3-8: Repeat rows 1 and 2.

Row 9: ch 1 (Counts as first sc), *dc, sc* 5 times (11 stitches), fch 9, (up to 20 stitches). Skip 9 stitches. Work *sc, dc* 5 times, end with another sc. (31 stitches total)

Row 10: Repeat Row 2 (31 stitches).

Fasten off.

Optional step: Hold the beard up to your face, look in the mirror, and laugh until your sides hurt. Now sew the beard to a hat.

I used this men’s free crochet hat pattern (from JJCrochet). Here the hat is inside out to show approximate placement I like. The beard goes smack dab in the middle of the hat then the front tilts up an inch or two. Just sew along the edges of the beard, not all the way to the edge of the hat. You’ll see why soon.

I think it looks like a football helmet inside out-anybody else?

One more cool thing about this hat; even with the beard sewn in, it can be worn as a plain hat. just fold the hat in and off you go! (This is why you only sewed along the edge of the beard back there)

I swear, there's a beard in there!

You are now the proud owner of a beard hat! Gift it away, stay warm outside, and make up a stack for your jealous friends. If you already have too many projects in process and don’t have time for this one, you can head over to my blog and order a custom made crochet beard .

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Many thanks go out to Lauren for creating this fantastic pattern and allowing me to share it on my blog.

Currently, my workplace is participating in “Full Beard February” (no joke – it’s a real thing), but being a girl, I was feeling left out. After Lauren’s pattern – no more! I was so excited for this beard pattern and immediately tested it out to make myself some facial hair.

I can confirm it is the most bizarre, most wonderful thing I have crocheted for myself in a while. I tried the beard on, checked myself out in the mirror, and laughed myself silly. I guarantee it’ll be an instant hit when you crochet one.

Lauren’s favorite yarn to crochet with is Red Heart worsted weight and her least favorite chore around the house is vacuuming the stairs. The best part about her day is her lunch time where she spends her a few precious minutes crocheting or reading. During the week, she teaches 25+ preschoolers at her church and couldn’t be happier. To learn more about Lauren’s crochet work, visit her at The Production Department.

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Free Crochet Hat Pattern – Girl’s Valentine’s Day Hat

By JJCrochet on February 5, 2012 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Projects

I’m in love. With this new hat, that is.

One of the women in my Bible Study is due right around Valentine’s Day. She’s having a baby girl and was the inspiration for my latest crochet project. This hat will fit a newborn/ 3 month old baby girl and is right in time for Valentine’s Day. Because it’s so tiny, this hat works up quickly, uses relatively little yarn, and is guaranteed to generate lots of “awwws” when worn.

Materials

Size H (8/5.00mm) Crochet Hook

70 yards Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Vanna’s Choice in light pink, dark pink, and white

Special Stitches

Materials

Size H (8/5.00mm) Crochet Hook

100 yards Worsted Weight Yarn (I used basic Red Heart Super Saver)

Special Stitches

Double crochet 2 tog (dc2tog): Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook). First half of dc made. Yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all three loops.

Double crochet 3 tog (dc3tog): Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook). First dc made. Yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops (3 loops on hook). Second dc made. Yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all four loops.

Size

Hat will fit newborn to 3 month old child. Measures approximately 11 inches wide; 5 inches high.

Crochet Hat Pattern

Chain 3, join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first HDC). Work 9 more HDC into ring (10 HDC). Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Round 2: Ch 2, HDC in same stitch. *2 HDC in each stitch* Repeat around (20 HDC). Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Round 3: Ch 2, DC in same stitch (counts as first dc2tog cluster). Work dc2tog cluster across next 3 stitches. *Work two dc2tog clusters in next stitch. Work one dc2tog cluster in each of next 4 stitches,* Repeat around (22 dc2tog clusters). Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Rounds 4 – 9: Ch 2, 2 DC in same stitch (counts as first dc2tog cluster). *Ch 1, work 1 dc3tog cluster in between each cluster stitch from previous round,* Repeat around (22 dc2tog clusters + 22 chains). Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Round 10 - (Use different color for edging, if desired): Ch 1, sc in each cluster stitch and ch-1 stitch across (44 sts). Join with sl st to ch 1.

Fasten off.

Crochet Heart Pattern

Chain 3, join with sl st to form ring. (You’ll need to squish all your stitches as you work since you’re working a lot of stitches into the ring)

Round 1: Starting on left “hump” of heart, Ch 2 (counts as first dc). Work 2 tr, dc, 6 sc. Dc, 2t r, dc, 2 sc into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-2.

Round 2: ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Work 2 hdc, 4 sc across next stitches. 2 sc in next stitch (forms bottom point of heart). 4 sc, 3 hdc, sc. Fasten off by working sl st into top center stitch of heart.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto hat. (I found my heart had more shape if I sewed the end straight down, almost pulling the tail down so the “humps” would have more definition.)

Crochet this newborn girl’s hat with others on Ravelry:

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Men’s Free Crochet Hat Pattern

By JJCrochet on January 28, 2012 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Projects

Hi friends! I haven’t posted a free crochet hat pattern in a while, so I thought it’s high time I share one. I woke up this Saturday morning at 7:40am and got started with my day (translation: reading, French vanilla latte, crocheting). Don’t you just love Saturdays?

This hat was designed for a guy, but could easily be adapted for a girl. The ribbing on the bottom might be a tad masculine, but if it’s your style – go for it! Teaser: This hat pattern would be the perfect compliment to JJCrochet’s first guest post, so keep it in your back pocket.

Materials

Size H (8/5.00mm) Crochet Hook

100 yards Worsted Weight Yarn (I used basic Red Heart Super Saver)

Special Stitches

FPDC (Front Post Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook from right to left behind post of stitch from previous round. Yarn over, pull loop from behind post (3 loops remain on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Pictures always help (click to enlarge):

: Step 1: Yarn Over

Step 2: Insert hook (from right to left) behind post of stitch from previous round

Step 3: Yarn over

Step 4: Pull yarn behind post (3 loops on hook)

Step 5: Yarn over, pull through one loop.

Step 6: Yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook

FPSC (Front Post Single Crochet): Worked the same as FPDC, but no yarn over at beginning. Insert hook from right to left behind post of previous round. Yarn over, pull loop from behind post (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Gauge

First 3 Rows in Pattern = 4 Inches in Diameter. To ensure a perfect fit, take time to check your gauge and adjust hook size if necessary.

Men’s Crochet Hat Directions

Chain 3, join with slip stitch to form ring.

Round 1: CH 2 (counts as first DC, now and throughout). 12 more DC into ring (13 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Round 2: 2 DC into each stitch around (26 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Round 3: *2 DC into next stitch, 1 DC in next stitch,* Repeat around (38 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Round 4: *2 DC into next stitch, 1 DC in next 2 stitches,* Repeat around (50 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Round 5: * 2 DC into next stitch, 1 DC in next 6 stitches,* Repeat around (55 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Rounds 6 – 10: 1 DC into each stitch around (55 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Rounds 11 – 13: Ch 2, *FPDC into next stitch, DC in next stitch,* Repeat around (55 sts). Join to top of ch-2 with a SL ST.

Round 14: Ch 1 (counts as first SC), *FPSC into next stitch, SC into next stitch,* Repeat around *(55 sts). Join to top of ch-1 with a SL ST.

Fasten Off.

Enjoy! Crochet this men’s hat with others at Ravely:

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Free Knit Cowl Pattern – Chunky

By JJCrochet on December 4, 2011 in Free Patterns, Knitting, Projects

My love affair with cowls continue, and that’s good news for you. Usually when I’m obsessed with things, I create patterns for those things so I can love them even more.

I’m sure you saw my latest post about cowls. Of the bunch, one of my favorites is a thick, squishy, absolutely-chunky, knit cowl.

It’s a simple pattern. So simple you’ll hate yourself for not thinking it up first (although I’m sure this isn’t the first time this cowl’s been made).

Make one for yourself (I did) or make a couple for Christmas gifts for your friends (did this, too).

Materials

Size US 17 (12.75mm) Knitting Needles

1.5 skeins (160 yards) Lion Brand Thick & Quick – Wool Ease. You can also use any extra-chunky yarn.

Directions

CO 15 stitches.

Work Moss Stitch until you run out of yarn.

Moss Stitch

Row 1 – *K1, P1* across

Row 2 – *P1, K1 across.

[Essentially, you work the opposite of every stitch. If you knit the stitch in the row before, you purl it for this row. If it's a purl, you knit it. This gives the cowl the nice "bumpy" textured look.]

Fasten off, leaving a 12 inch tail. Using a large darning needle and yarn like thread, sew short sides together with a half-twist to give cowl an infinity loop. (For details on infinity loop, see bottom of post here.)

Cowl will measure 8.5 inches wide; 70 inches long.

Voila!

Close up of moss stitch:

Close up of knit "Moss Stitch" - See how the purls are worked on top of the knit stitches to give you little bumps?

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Chunky Knit Fall Hat – Open Lace Design (Free Pattern)

By JJCrochet on September 19, 2011 in Free Patterns, Knitting, Projects

So I went to our public library this weekend and found they have 300 million knitting and crochet books. Okay, maybe not 300 million, but close. Coming from suburbia where I was lucky to find 10 knitting books at my local library (no joke), this was heaven.

I checked out a few books and promptly went to buy more yarn.

I started knitting a chunky sweater, but when that failed, I ripped it out and went back to what I know: knitting hats.

There’s something about knitting on a Sunday afternoon that just feels right. So homey, so relaxing – a great way to start a new week. I want to apologize in advance for the lack of good pictures, but, my dear blog reader, I will share with you because I know you will not judge. Perhaps when I’m home again, I can bribe my sister to model, but I couldn’t wait share with you so here it is:

Slouchy Knit Hat/ Beret for Fall

We’ve been having colder weather here the past week in Ohio and I thought it was only fitting to create a slouchy/ chunky/ knit beret. I’m not sure if I had seen a hat like this recently or it was only a design that existed in my mind, but I worked a simple lace pattern to create this hat. I wanted a hat that was open and not really a wear-out-in-the-freezing-cold-hat, but more of a look-at-me-i’m-cute fall hat.

I would also caution that the instructions that follow provide more of a framework for knitting this hat rather than step-by-step instructions. If you’re an advanced beginner knitter and aren’t afraid to experiment, you’ll be fine. If you’re a newbie knitter and like to follow instruction verbatim, try it – you might surprise yourself!

Knit Fall Hat Pattern

Materials

Size 17 (12.75mm) US knitting needles

1 Skein Bernat Roving (I used the “Bark” color) or any bulky weight yarn.

Directions

CO 32

Rows 1 – 5: Work K2, P2 ribbing. (32 stitches)

This next part requires you to get creative, but you can do it. Read the directions below so you know what you’ll have to do.

For the next row (Row 6), you want to increase a couple stitches so your hat is a little slouchy. There’s no rhyme or reason to my increasing, I just worked increased until I went from 32 to 38 stitches. To make increases, randomly work *K1, YO, K1* (instead of K1, Yo, SKK) every so often in Row 1. This is you chance to be creative – mix it up and bit and experiment!

Row 6 (RS): *K1, YO, SSK* (Remember to randomly increase so you end up with 38 stitches)

Row 7 (WS): *P1, Yo, P2Tog* (38 stitches).

Repeat Rows 6 and 7 until hat measures 7 inches from beginning, ending with a purl/ WS Row (Row 7).

It’s time to get creative again for the decreases. Don’t worry – you can do it!

Next Row: K1, *SSK, YO, SSK*

Next Row: P1, *P2Tog, Yo, P2Tog*

Repeat Rows ^ twice more.

Final Decrease Row: *SSK, SSK, YO, SSK, SSK*

Final Decrease Row: *P2Tog, Yo, P2Tog*

Repeat 2 Final Decrease Rows until hat measures 9 inches from beginning and only a few (7-8) stitches remain.

Cut yarn. Weave through remaining stitches on needle. Sew up side seam of hat.

And there you have it – your semi-creative knit slouchy hat that’s perfect for winter!

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Free Crochet Cowl Pattern – Short Version

By JJCrochet on September 1, 2011 in Crochet, Free Patterns

No, you’re not seeing double. This is the same exact crochet cowl seen in my profile picture to the right. Now you can make your own cowl with this free crochet pattern!

This is the hippest, warmest crochet cowl to beat the winter wind (and one of my go-to favorite patterns). Show the cold weather who’s boss with this infinity crochet cowl pattern! It works up quickly and only takes 1 skein of super chunky yarn. Make a cowl for your sister, keep one for yourself, or give it as a gift to your coworker. However you use it, enjoy your crochet cowl with this free pattern and spread the love!

Crochet Cowl Pattern with Infinity Loop

Materials

Size P crochet hook (11.5mm)
100 – 110 yards of Super Bulky Yarn. I used 1 skein of Lionbrand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Barley.

Special Crochet Stitches

**Note: If the foundation chain or herringbone half double crochet scares you, just work regular chain and half double-crochet stitches. Your cowl will turn out the same.

FCH – Foundation Chain (or single crochet): Chain 2. Insert hook in the first of two chains. Yarn over, draw through loop (chain stitch just created). Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook. (Single crochet created). You now have two fch completed. *Insert hook in upper loop of stitch just created. Yarn over, draw through loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook.* Three fch completed. Repeat from * to *across for desired number of chain stitches.

HHDC – Herringbone Half Double Crochet. Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch. Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook. (This will be a little awkward, but it’s correct. You might have to use your left thumb and forefinger to really hold the stitches so you can pull through both of them.) Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook.

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Cowl Crochet Directions

FCH 46. Do not join.

Round 1: Chain 2 (counts as first HHDC now and throughout). HHDC in each stitch across. (46 HHDC)

Round 2: Chain 2, turn. HHDC in the BACK LOOP ONLY of each stitch across. (46 HHDC) Working in the back loops only creates a slight ribbed effect.

Repeat Round 2 seven more times for a total of 9 rounds.

Fasten off, leaving a 12 inch tail. Lay piece flat in a long rectangle. Grabbing either end, bring short sides together. Add a twist by flipping the right side once. Match up sides and whip stitch together. Weave in ends.

To create the infinity loop, instead of sewing the sides of your cowl together like this like you normally would:

Right Side Left Side

A A

B B

You should sew them together like this:

Right Side Left Side

A B

B A

If you’d like to make a longer infinity crochet cowl, check out this crochet cowl scarf pattern here.

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Crochet Flower Pattern – Free Pattern

By JJCrochet on August 24, 2011 in Crochet, Free Patterns

Crochet Flower Pattern

Materials

Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook

A few yards (~25 yards) of any worsted weight yarn. Example crocheted with Vanna’s Choice Yarn.

Directions

Chain 3, join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first stitch), hdc into loop, ch 1. {dc2tog, ch 1 into center ring}. Repeat 4 more times around. Join with sl st. in first ch-1 space. (6 dc2tog-clusters and 6 ch-1 spaces made)

Round 2: Ch 1 (counts as first sc) + ch 3. {sc in next ch-1 space. Ch 3}. Repeat around. Join with sl st into first ch-3 space. (6, ch-3 spaces made)

Round 3: ch 1, counts as first sc. Work: 2 dc, 3tr, 2 dc, sc into same ch-3 space. {sc, 2dc, 3tr, 2 dc, sc into next ch-3 space}. Repeat around 4 more times to form 6 petals. Join with sl st into first chain.

Fasten off, leaving a 12 inch tail. Weave in ends or sew onto a hat/ headband/ sweater/ purse!

Crochet Flower Pattern

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How to Crochet a Flower: Video Tutorial. 10-Petal Crochet Flower

By JJCrochet on July 21, 2011 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Videos

It’s a fact of life: crochet patterns are easier with a visual.

That’s why I’ve created this video (after many requests) as a sequel to the first JJCrochet video tutorial on how to make a 6-petal crochet flower.

Here’s the latest video: How to Crochet a 1o-Petal Flower. I’m no producer, but I’m pretty proud of it! Watch the video and let me know what you think.

And here’s the free crochet pattern written out:

10 – Petal Crochet Flower Pattern

Ch 4, join with sl st to form loop.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 9 more DC into loop (10 DC). Join with sl st.

Round 2: Ch 1 (counts as first SC), 2 sc in each stitch (20 SC). Join with sl st.

Round 3: Chain 1 + 3, *skip stitch, SC in next stitch. Chain 3* Repeat from * to * around. (10 Ch-3 “petal loops” made). Join by working a sc into the first ch-3 loop.

Round 4: 4 dc, sc. Into each ch-3 loop, work [sc, 4 dc, sc]. End by working a sl st into back of first stitch.

Cut yarn, fasten off.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Happy Crocheting!

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Crochet Flower/ Star Pattern

By JJCrochet on May 4, 2011 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Projects

It’s 1:30am Wednesday morning so naturally, I grab my trusty J crochet hook and a skein of yarn, fully intending to crochet a flower. The funny thing with free-form crochet, though, is you can start out with one idea and end with a completely different project. Ever been there?

Instead of crocheting a flower, when I was finished, I looked down and saw I’d crocheted a sharp-looking flower or a 6-point star. I don’t know if the mustard-yellow yarn was sending my brain a subconscious message or if this is what I get for crocheting past midnight, but whatever the cause, I present to you this non-flowery, very pointy, crocheted star.

Pictures, free instructions, and full crochet pattern follow. I’ve never created a picture tutorial, but figured I’d try it out. Let me know if it was helpful – Enjoy!

Step-by-step beginner crochet instructions for a free crocheted flower.

Materials: Any size crochet hook (I used a size J) and worsted weight yarn.

Size: My crocheted flower/ throwing star measures 5 inches across, point to point.

Step 1: Chain 4.

Step 2: Join with slip stitch to form ring.

Step 3: Chain 2 (counts as first half-double crochet).

Step 4: 11 more half-double crochet into center of ring. (12 HDC total) Join with slip stitch to top of chain 2.

Step 5: Chain 5 (counts as 1 single crochet + chain 4). *Skip 1 stitch. Single crochet in next stitch. Chain 4.* Repeat around to create 6 petals. Join by working a single crochet inside the first petal.

Step 6: Slip stitch counts as first single crochet. 1 half-double crochet, 2 double crochet, chain 4, 2 double crochet, 1 half-double crochet, 1 single crochet. *Skip single crochet and into next chain-4 petal work: 1 single crochet, 1 half-double crochet, 2 double crochet, chain 4, 2 double crochet, 1 half-double crochet, 1 single crochet.* Join by working a slip stitch into first stitch.

Step 7: You’re finished! Cut yarn, fasten off, and enjoy your new “flar” (crocheted flower-star).

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Crochet Cowl Pattern with Infinity Loop – Free Pattern

By JJCrochet on December 28, 2010 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Projects

This chunky crochet cowl with an infinity loop is perfect for winter and as an added bonus, it crochets up fast. It’d be the perfect last minute gift or a sweet winter treat for yourself. Crochet cowl can be worn loose and long or wrapped around your neck twice to keep the winter breeze out. If you’re looking for a smaller crochet cowl, check out this other free chunky cowl crochet pattern here: Heath & Heather.

Materials

Size P crochet hook (11.5mm)
100 – 110 yards of Super Bulky Yarn. I used 1 skein of Lionbrand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Barley.

Special Stitches

Directions

FCH 77. Do not join. [If the foundation chain scares you, just do a regular chain - it won't make that much difference in your cowl!]

Round 1: Chain 2 (counts as first HHDC now and throughout). HHDC in each stitch across. (77 HHDC)

Round 2: Chain 2, turn. HHDC in the BACK LOOP ONLY of each stitch across. (77 HHDC) Working in the back loops only creates a slight ribbed effect.

Repeat Round 2 seven more times.

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To create the infinity loop, Instead of sewing the sides of your cowl together like this:

Right Side Left Side

A A

B B

You should sew them together like this:

Right Side Left Side

A B

B A

That’s it – your crochet cowl is finished! Show off your new crochet cowl in JJCrochet’s Customer Gallery or post your project on Ravelry.