Friday, November 4, 2011

Baby Girl Throw Crochet Quilt Afghan - Free Pattern!

You may sell your finished product but you may not sell or reproduce this pattern in any way. If you would like to share this pattern with your friends, please do so by sharing the link to this web page only.


Materials
  • Worsted Weight Yarn (Approx 1 to 2 skeins of the following colors: white, pastel pink, pastel yellow, pastel purple)
  • Tapestry Needle
  • H Hook 
Stitches: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl tc), Single Crochet (sc) and Double Crochet (dc)

Solid Square
(Make 108 pastel pink,  38 pastel yellow,  68 pastel purple, 146 white)
  • Round 1 - With H Hook, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join with slip stitch in top of chain three. (12 dc, 4 chain spaces)
  • Round 2 - Slip Stich in next 2 stitches, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first chain space, chain 1 *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next chain space, chain 1; repeat from * around. Join. Fasten Off.


Two-Color Square
(Make  24 white/pink)
  • Round 1 - With H Hook & 1st color, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (joining loop made), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, chain 1 changing to second color (see picture), ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, ch 1, join with slip stitch in joining loop. Fasten off both colors. (12 dc, 4 corner chain spaces)


  • Round 2 - Join 1st color with slip stitch in last corner of chain space made, chain 3, slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook (joining loop made), 2 dc in same corner chain space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner chain space, chain 1, 3 double crochet in next corner space, chain 1 changing to 2nd color, chain 1, 3 dc in space chain space, chain 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner chain space as 1st 3 double crochet, ch 1, join with slip stitch in joining loop. Fasten off both colors.



Assembly

  • Arrange squares according to illustration below. Be sure to use colors to match the edges and sew the squares together in the back loops.


    Creative Commons License
    Pattern ©Copyright 2011 Danielle Coviello 

    Santa Crochet Quilt Afghan Free Pattern

    Out of boredom today, I decided to create my very own crochet quilt afghan pattern of Santa Claus for the Christmas holiday season. This pattern is untested so please let me know if you come across any errors.

    You may sell your finished product but you may not sell or reproduce this pattern in any way. If you would like to share this pattern with your friends, please do so by sharing the link to this web page only.


    Materials
    • Worsted Weight Yarn (Approx 1 to 2 skeins of the following colors: black, red, navy blue, white, Sage)
    • Tapestry Needle
    • H Hook 
    Stitches: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl tc), Single Crochet (sc) and Double Crochet (dc)

    Solid Square
    (Make 82 White,  18 Black,  76 Sage, 116 Navy Blue, 58 Red)
    • Round 1 - With H Hook, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join with slip stitch in top of chain three. (12 dc, 4 chain spaces)
    • Round 2 - Slip Stich in next 2 stitches, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first chain space, chain 1 *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next chain space, chain 1; repeat from * around. Join. Fasten Off.


    Two-Color Square
    (Make  14 white/red, 1 white/navy blue, 13 red/navy blue, 4 black/white)
    • Round 1 - With H Hook & 1st color, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (joining loop made), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, chain 1 changing to second color (see picture), ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, ch 1, join with slip stitch in joining loop. Fasten off both colors. (12 dc, 4 corner chain spaces)


    • Round 2 - Join 1st color with slip stitch in last corner of chain space made, chain 3, slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook (joining loop made), 2 dc in same corner chain space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner chain space, chain 1, 3 double crochet in next corner space, chain 1 changing to 2nd color, chain 1, 3 dc in space chain space, chain 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner chain space as 1st 3 double crochet, ch 1, join with slip stitch in joining loop. Fasten off both colors.



    Assembly

    • Arrange squares according to illustration below. Be sure to use colors to match the edges and sew the squares together in the back loops.
    • Add a border of your choice if desired.
    • Embroader outlines as shown below with black yarn and tapestry needle.
    • Crochet a red circle and attach it to afghan to make Santa's nose. Do the same with black to create 2 eyes.

    Creative Commons License
    Pattern ©Copyright 2011 Danielle Coviello 

    Friday, September 23, 2011

    Surprise Fall Edition Mystery Crochet Along

    It's that time of year again! The temperature is starting to fall and the leaves are changing from their bright green shades to colors of red, orange, and gold. Children have gone back to school. The smell of fresh, crisp apples are in the air. Many people have begun baking apples pies and canning their vegetables from their garden to save as a winter treat. The squirrels are out picking up the nuts off the ground to store away for the bitterly cold winter that is only a couple months away.

    I love the fall time. I love the colors, the smells, and the feel of the cool breeze on my skin. Nothing puts me in a better mood then the fall season. As a result, I've decided to hold a special one day mystery crochet along! Grab your crochet hook and some scraps of yarn and lets get crocheting!


    Materials:

    • I Hook
    • F Hook
    • Brown Yarn
    • Variegated Fall Color Yarn
    • Googly Eyes
    • Glue
    • Magnetic Strip
    • Scraps of yellow or gold yarn and red
    Part 1
    With brown yarn and an I Hook.
    Chain 4
    Rnd 1 - 14 dbl crochets in 4th ch from hook. Slip stitch to beg.
    Row2/ Rnd 2 - Ch 2, 2 hdbl crochets in next 9 stitches
    Fasten off & weave in ends.

    Part 2
    Attach variegated fall color yarn.
    Row 3- Ch 3, 1 dbl crochet in 1st stitch, *2 dbl crochet in next stitch* Continue between *'s across row.
    Fasten off & weave in ends.








    Part 3
    Using Brown yarn and F hook
    Chain 3
    Rnd 1 - 12 Hdbl crochets in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beg.
    Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing on to other piece.

    Assemble
    Attach part 3 to top center of part 1 in the brown area.
    Glue on eyes.
    Use yellow or gold to make a beak. Use red to make a waddle.
    Use as an applique or attach a magnet to the back to make a fridgie.

    Wednesday, July 27, 2011

    Creepy Cute Crochet

    Creepy Cute Crochet Book Review

    If you love amigurumi, you will love this book. It contains 20 unique patterns that are both creepy and cute. The patterns are detailed and very easy to understand for even a crocheter new to amigurumi. These crocheted creations are sure to be a hit with the young and young at heart. 

    Creepy Cute Crochet contains patterns for the following amigurumi characters:

    • Devil
    • Nosferatu
    • Queen Vampire
    • Chuthlu
    • Skeleton Bride & Groom
    • Medusa
    • Fuzzy Alien
    • Cleric
    • Amazon
    • Corporate Zombie
    • Grim Reaper
    • Trojan
    • Spartan
    • Cyber Zombie
    • Knight
    • Ninja
    • Day of the Dead Gal & Fellow
    • Monkey
    • and lastly a Robot!
    The book also contains detail instructions for special stitches, assembly and even includes patterns to create felt accessories for your creepy cute horde! 

    Unfortunately right now, this book is not available for Kindle BUT it can be purchased from Amazon for an unbeatable price of $10.17 and is eligible for free super saver shipping!

    [Click here] to view more information about this super fun book or to purchase it from Amazon.com!

    Wednesday, July 13, 2011

    Cake Batter Pancakes

    Cake Batter Pancakes

    These yummy sprinkle filled cake batter pancakes are quick and easy to whip up for a delicious dinner time desert or for special someone's birthday who LOVES pancakes!


    Recipe & Photo Provided by:
    How Sweet Treats






    Cake Batter Pancakes
    makes about 12 pancakes

    • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2/3 cup yellow cake mix
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • pinch of salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 cups milk (I used vanilla almond milk)
    • assorted sprinkles

    Combine flour, cake mix, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix. Add 1 cup of milk, egg and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. You want the batter to look like regular pancake batter; not too thin, not too thick. This will vary greatly on the brand of cake mix you use. Start with 1 cup of milk and add more if needed. I suggest a small taste test as well to see if the pancakes are flavored enough.

    Preheat a skillet on medium heat (I use an electric grilled and turn it to 250 degrees). Fold desired amount of sprinkles into batter. Pour batter in 1/4 cup measurements onto skillet and let cook until bubbles form on top, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Serve with vanilla glaze.


    Glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1/2 tablespoon milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • assorted sprinkles

    Mix milk, extract and powdered sugar until glaze forms. You may need to add a little more sugar or water/milk to reach desired consistency. Mix into glaze and drizzle on pancakes.

    Thursday, July 7, 2011

    Cool off this Summer with Ice Cream Crochet Patterns




    Cool off this summer with this collection of free ice cream crochet patterns. Added bonus - they're calorie free!

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