Good morning! I woke up, looked out my window, and saw a white fluffly layer of snow. I knew it. I’m not going anywhere today. That’s when I got an idea. You might say I’m an old spinster, or even anti-social, but stay with me.
Here’s the deal: I’m sitting here with my crochet hooks, camera, and a pile of yarn. I’m in the pattern-writing mood. This means I’m here to help. If you’ve been scouring the web for a crochet pattern that you can’t seem to find, look no more.
You + Idea + My Brain = Free Crochet Pattern
Today and today only (February 25th) I am your personal-pattern generator. If you need a crochet pattern for something, I will crochet the item for you and post the free pattern. Does this sound cool or is it just me, still in my post wake-up haze?
Here’re the deals:
- Leave what you want me to crochet in the comments
- Pictures are helpful
- Thorough descriptions are even better
- In favor of creating a couple free patterns for people, please no large items (nothing bigger than a hat/ scarf – ie. no afghans or sweaters).
- I’ll crochet the item, write a pattern, then post the free pattern here on my crochet blog
So yep, that’s the deal.
What do you want me to crochet?
Elaine
February 25, 2012A small, simple rag doll would be lovely please…any chance? It could use up oddments xxx
Jeanette Burnett
February 25, 2012I would love a rockers hat, something with a guitar on or the rock hands logo
Maria
February 25, 2012Im 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
Rosie B
February 25, 2012I would love to see a pattern for the gorgeous garland in this picture!
http://vintagerosegarden.tumblr.com/post/1727341274
Katie
February 25, 2012I’ve been looking for a pattern for a baby hat with an attachable beard. And seriously, you are the sweetest person ever!
Karen D
February 25, 2012My son keeps asking me to make him a cozy sweater. I have found soooo many knitting patterns but an easy crochet sweater pattern is very hard to come by. Plain and simple would be best. I just would love to be able to surprise him.
Thanks for blogging. I love your patterns. I made so many chunky cowls. They were a big hit with my nieces!
Have an awesome crochet day!
JJCrochet
February 25, 2012Thanks for all the great suggestions – Keep them coming! First completed pattern via Maria’s suggestion, a crochet headband pattern for her soon-to-be born daughter here https://www.jjcrochet.com/free-crochet-pattern-baby-headband-for-girls/
Victoria Chavez
February 25, 2012I would love to see a pattern for an aviator’s hat for girls. (age 4) Maybe a cream color, with light pink trimming. And what could be a real kicker, a pair of flight goggles (crocheted of course) to go with it =). (Feel the Amelia Earhart come out of you!)
Mary E
February 25, 2012I’d love a diaper cover pattern with ruffles on the bottom for babies up to about 9 months! You are so awesome!!! THANK YOU!!!
Mary E
February 25, 2012How Can I pay you for the yarn and shipping?
JJCrochet
February 25, 2012Newest posted pattern from this experiment – A crocheted snake! https://www.jjcrochet.com/a-first-free-crochet-snake-pattern/
Thanks to Juliana from JJCrochet’s Facebook for her suggestion!
“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!”
Enjoy your free pattern!
Kathleen Patterson
February 25, 2012I’d love to see these cute little birds!!
http://pinterest.com/pin/44613852528533507/
Kathleen Patterson
February 25, 2012And these adorable baby slippers!
http://pinterest.com/pin/44613852528587544/
Rachel
February 25, 2012Cant wait to see what you come up with 🙂
Kaleigh Colville
February 25, 2012I would love to see a pattern for this hat! If you’re serious about sending the finished item to the requester then I would love it in teal! http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/eka/product/cloche-hat
Thanks so much fro doing this!
JJCrochet
February 25, 2012Thanks for the inspiration, Kathleen! I crocheted the birds right up. They’re featured as the third free crochet project of the day. Thank you! You can check out the pattern here: https://www.jjcrochet.com/free-crochet-bird-pattern-3rd-project/
cindy
February 25, 2012Hi! You’re my hero. I love your blog! my twin sister is due with her first child (a girl!!!!) in august, and she’s doing an owl theme. I really want to crochet her a colorful/girly owl pillow! Like maybe 10 inches or so in height? I can’t find any patterns. I would like either a round one with big eyes (ive seen knit patterns for those) or a rectangular-bottom one. I’m on my phone or I’d post a pic. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
JJCrochet
February 26, 2012Dear blog friends,
Thank you for all the comments, participation, and general excitement. I’m sorry I couldn’t make every item people requested, but I hope everyone enjoyed this crochet experiment as much as I did. Thanks for being wonderful. If you use any of the patterns, post a pic of your project in the customer gallery: https://www.jjcrochet.com/customer-gallery/
Thanks again,
Jayna
bess
February 27, 2012Missed the 25th…but I do have a ?! I’ve been crocheting for a while now(13yrs). I see some patterns here and there but I am not sure how to create my own…any advice? Thanks!! <
JJCrochet
February 28, 2012Hi Bess – Sorry you missed the experiment, but that’s awesome you’ve been crocheting for all those years. I was like you – had been crocheting for a while, could read patterns, when one day I couldn’t find a hat pattern I like. So I just started working my own. I think your comment just gave me my next blog topic: how to write crochet patterns. Do you think a guide about how I write patterns would be helpful?
Renae
March 1, 2012YES! A blog post about how you write patterns would be great.
Katie Jo Soukup
November 5, 2012I am looking for a baby aviator pattern. Do you already have one published>
Giovanni
November 11, 2015oooh that is going to be so pretty when you fisinh. I LOVE the colors, very very nice. Did you go to a craft store or to your local department store for that color? The stores in my area just has basic colors, so I think I might have to order mines online. I used most of my scrap yarn in my closet, so now I am looking to restock with fresh spring and summer colors. Any ideas on what colors I should get?