More crochet key chains

 

Patterns for all the charms can be found online..I just combined them :)
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Baby Afgan

This is a little modified version of field of dreams pattern by Marianne ForrestalLink to the pattern below.

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Here is the link to the FREE PATTERN of this beautiful afghan

http://www.stitchnationyarn.com/Patterns/field-of-dreams-baby-blanket.html

Hat and booties crochet keychain

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Pineapple stitch lace

Delicate lacework on scarf Tarha

Irish Crochet Motif

This is another scarf I made with some light edging and Irish crochet motif

Irish Crochet Lace on Scarf

This is a delicate lace pattern with reosettes, it looks so elegant on the border of a scarf/taha/hijab. I am making this on the sleeves of an abaya(a full covering garment ) as well. Will post the pictures once done.

Floral Crochet Necklace with pearls

 

Made this necklace from a scarf pattern I found online somewhere, will share the link soon. But for now just wanted to show it off. Added pearls to give it some elegance.

 

Big bow headband - Adults

This is a very simple paptten. And looks amazing.
This is where I saw the pattern for band. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/blossom-headband#.T6GQVWHRYmk.pinterest
I used cotton yarn and a 3.00mm hook.
And here is the pattern for bow. Use the color you used for outer chains of the band as the main body of bow. Lets call it A.
Chain 17
Row 1:SC in the second chain from hook and then SC in evey chain(16 SC). Chain one after the last SC and turn
Row 2: SC in every stitch. Chain 1 after the last SC and turn
Row 3: Repeat Row 2 9 more times.

Now use the other color you used in the middle of the band . Join it in the last row and do a row of SC on all 16 SC of previous row. After doing a SC in the last stitch chain 2 and do another SC in the same stitch. Continue SC on the side. One in each row. And then turn corner using chain 2. Continue SC on the foundation chain, and then the other side.
Fasten Off.
Put a long thread in a tapestry needle.
Now crunch the bow in the middle and using the needle go through the bow and then ties the rest of the thread over the crunched part. Give it 10 to twellve rounds then fasten off after securing with knots.

Now sew the bow on the band, and you are done.



 

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Crochet mini cup cake

I would have never made it because I never understood why woould anyone want to crochet a cupcake. But had to when a baker lady placed an order for a cupcake keychain. It turned out so cute that now I wonder why didn't I try it before. Will be posting a FREE PATTERN soon.
I used worsted weight yarn and 3.0mm hook. But the guage isnt important because a little bit plus minus in size doesnt matter.

Begin with a magic circle
Rnd 1: 6 SC im the circle
Rnd 2: 2 SC in every sc...and use a stitvh marker to mark your first stitch. (12)
Rnd 3: * 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from *(18)
Rnd 4:  * 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next  2 st. Repeat from *(24)
Rnd 5: Working in back loops. 1 SC in every SC
Rnd 6: *1 SC in the next st, 1 fpsc(front post SC) in the next st. Repeat from *
Rnd 7-10: Repeat Rnd 6
Fasten off and put aside.
Now using another color you want for the top, I have used white.
Make a magic circle
Rnd 1: 6 SC in the circle
Rnd 2: 2 SC in every SC
Rnd 3: * 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from *(18)
Rnd 4: * 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 st. Repeat from *(24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in every sc
Rnd 6 -9 : Repeat Rnd 5
Rnd 10: Now hold the bottom liner of cupcake finished earlier with the top and do a ro of SC stitch tp stitch. By going through the stitvhes on last row of both pieces. Whne the last 6 st are remaining fill it up tight. and close off.
Rnd 11: Ch1. *(1 sc, 2 dc , 1 sc) in the next st, sl st in the next st. Repeat from * all around.

Now Cherry:
I made a cherry by crocheting over a bead, you can skip the bead and fill it with polyester fibre.
Start with a magic circle again in red
Rnd1: 6 SC in the ring. (6)
Rnd2: 2 SC in evey SC (12)
Rnd 3: * 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from *(18)
Rnd 4: * 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 st. Repeat from *(24)
Rnd5: 1 SC in every SC (24)
Rnd6-7 Repeat Rnd 5
Rnd 8: Now put the bead inside the cup that has formed. (4 sc, 1 dec over the next 2 st) Repeat 4 times (20).
Rnd 9: 3 sc, 1 dec (16)

Rnd 10
: 2 sc, 1 dec
(12
)

Rnd 11
: 1 sc, 1 dec

(8
)

Rnd 12
: dec in all pairs of two sc 
(4
)
weave the rest of the opening and fasten off

 

Here is what I made from that cupcake
 

Miniature hat phone charm

This hat is pretty simple, just like you would make an adult hat, only fewer rows. The tip is to use a smaller hook. Like for a cotton yarn, with which you would normally use a 3.75, use a 1mm hook. It makes the hat a little harder, which is good for a phone charm. So here goes the pattern
Begin with a magic circle
Rnd 1: ch1 , 6 sc in the ring(6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st.(12)
Rnd 3: 2 sc, 1sc(18)
Rnd 4: Now working in back loops only , 1 sc in every sc(12)
Rnd 5: repeat Rnd 4
Rnd 6: Now working in front loops only, 2sc in every sc
Rnd 7: 1sc in every sc
And you are done !
Make a tiny flower with thread and a tiny leaf and sew it on.

Braided handband, with a pretty flower

Braided head band

Row 1: Chain 7 and do a sc  in the second chain from hook. 1 sc in each of the remaining 5 chains. Chain 1 and turn your work.
Row 2: 1 sc in each stitch , chain 1 turn.
Row 3: Make 2 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, chain 1 , turn
Row 4: 2 sc on the previous 2 sc. Continue in this manner until you have the desired length (equal to the circum ference of baby's head). Fasten off.
Now join Yarn at the 3rd stitch of Row 2. And repeat row 3 and 4 there, until the second strip equals the first strip. Fasten off.
Now once again join yarn at the 5th stitch of row 2. Repeat row 3 and 4 until the strip is equal to the first and second strip.
Once all three strips are done and equal in length weave the ends in.
Now join Yarn on the first stitch of the strip which ever falls on the right most. SC in the next stitch. SC on the first stitch of whichever strip falls next according to your braid. SC in the next stitch. SC in the first stitch of the last strip, and SC on the next stitch. Chain 1, turn.
1 SC in all the stitches.
Now hold both the ends together and join them with a row of SC.

Flower:

Outer flower:
Begin with a magic circle.
*SC inside the ring, chain 14, sc in the ring.* Repeat from * 11 times.
Now slip st and join to the first SC.
Now SC in the first chain 14 sp, 15 more SC in the same sp.
SC on the next chain 14 space, 15 more in the same sp. Do the remaining 10 petals in the same way.
Here is a diagram for it I tried to make, hope it helps.

Inner flower:

Begin with a magic circle
Chain 4, *DC in the ring. Chain 1* repeat 5 more times, slip st in the 3rd chain of begining chain 4.
Sl stitch in the next ch 5 space. SC, 2TR, SC all in the same ch1 space. *SC in the next ch 1 sp, 2TR, 1 SC*, repeat for rest of the chain 1 spaces.

Now sew the ends in , arrange smaller flower on top of bigger flower and sew on to the band. You can sew a button too, for added cuteness.

I hope the pattern is easily understandable and you dont have any problems following it. But if you to I will be happy to help. Please contact me if you need any help with it. Or if there is any mistake in the pattern, feel free to point that out.

Lace vest / bolero / shrugs for toddler

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I saw a picture of this kind of vest somewhere, and wanted to try it. It looked like a simple pattern worked in rounds. Here is what I came up with, turned out really really nice.

Front:

 Back:

And most of all it was pretty easy to make, I have always been a little intimidated by vests and boleros..

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Here is my 13 months old rocking it.

Afghan \ blanket edging

This is a baby blanket, I was just winging the edging....and it came out so pretty. I am in love with this.

Thought I should share the pattern, so here it goes. It’s very easy !

It uses cross over double crochet.

Cross-Over double crochet: Skip one stitch, dc in the next stitch and then dc in the skipped stitch. It creates a little cross and is a very full stitch.

Picot: Chain 3, sl st in the 3rd chain.

Rnd 1: SC in every stitch

Rnd 2:Chain 3, *cross-over DC, DC, repeat from * all around. Sl st in the 3rd ch of beginning chain.

Rnd 3: SC in every stitch

Rnd 4: Chain 4, DC in the same st. skip 2, * V stitch (dc, chain 1, dc) all in one stitch. skip 2*....repeat from * to *

Rnd 5: V in V....dc , ch 1, dc in the chain 1 space of last row's V. Repeat all around.

Rnd 6: sc in the space between Vs, (sc, picot, sc) all in chain 1 sp, repeat all around.

All done.

I have also tried making a graph for this pattern, if that’s more convenient for you.

I am not very experienced at writing patterns so please bear with me. And if you find any mistake or have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks


 

Wrap around baby booties and a quick hat.

These turned out so cute, booties and hat set for my very dear friend's newest piece :)
I added flowers in case it's a girl, she can remove them later. She doesnt know the gender yet, as its banned in India to find out gender pre-birth. And since these will be shipped to India I wont be able to do last minute changes myself. So had to think of a way that it can be used for both just with a little snip and cut :)
The wrap around booties pattern isn't mine, its from imtopsyturvy. Here is the link to the pattern for wrap around booties, keep reading for the flowers and hat pattern.
http://www.imtopsyturvy.com/crochet-wrap-button-baby-boots-girls-boys/
I also made a hat to go with it. Here is the pattern for hat:

Hat:

Start with a magic circle
R1: Chain 3, 12 dc inside the magic circle and pull it tight. Slip stitch to the first DC (not to the 3rd chain of chain 3 because that gives a very visible seam. This method creates a less visible seam)
R2: Chain 2, 2 DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in every DC, sl st to the first dc (24)
R3: Chain 2, 2 DC in the same stitch, 1 DC in the next stitch (repeat all around), sl st to the first DC (36)
R4: Chain 2, 1 DC in the same stitch, 1 DC in each stitch around (36)
R5-R10: Repeat R4
R11: Change color if you want to and repeat row 4 twice.
R12 (edging): Chain 3, *2 DC in the same stitch, skip 2 stitches, SC in the next stitch, Chain 2* Repeat from * to * around. Fasten off and weave the ends.

Flower Petals:
Start with a magic circle
Rnd 1: Chain 4, * DC , Chain 1* repeat from * 9 times . Slip stitch in the 3rd ch of beginning ch 4 (you have 10 chain 1 spaces)
Rnd 2: SC in the next chain one space, HDC, 2DC, HDC, SC in the same chain 1 space. SC in the next ch 1 space, HDC, 2 DC, HDC, SC. And repeat for every chain 1 space until you have 10 petals. Sl st in the beginning SC.
Flower Centre:
Start with a magic circle
Chain 3. 12 DC inside the magic circle, sl st to the beginning DC.

This is how they looked before the flowers were added.

 

 And after the flowers are added if its a girl:

 

Crocheted beer bottle, for planting.

I made this bottle to plant some water plants. I love the combination of straw and plants. The bottle used is of the brand HOLESTEN...you can use any other bottle which has this shape and size.

I used a 5mm hook and some colored straw.

Start with a magic circle
R1: 6 sc inside the circle, mark the beginning stitch with a stitch marker.
R2: 2 sc in each sc until the end of round(12)
R3: 2sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, repeat around(18)
R4: 2sc in the next stitch, 1sc in the next stitch, 1sc in the next stitch, repeat around.(24)

R5:1 sc in every stitch(24)

R6: 7 and 8: repeat R5. Finish the last round (R8) by doing a slip stitch in the next stitch.
R9: Now chain 4, skip the next stitch and dc in the next stitch chain 1, dc in the next stitch , repeat around. Slip stitch in the 3rd chain of beginning chain 4.


R10: Chain 1, slip stitch in the same stitch, sc in.the next chain 1 space, sc in the next dc, repeat around

R11: 1 sc in every stitch

R12: Repeat R9

R13: Repeat R10

R14: Repeat R11

R15: Repeat R9

R16: Repeat R10

Now put the bottle inside and do the rest of the rows with bottle inside

R17: 1 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, sc dec in the next 2 stitches. Repeat around (18)

R18: 1 sc in the next stitch,  sc dec in the next 2 stitches. Repeat around (12)

R19: sc dec in the next 2 stitches. Repeat around (6)

R20-27: sc in every stitch. You can keep repeating until you have reached the tip of the bottle. Fasten off. Weave the ends.
I attached this ring to hang it on the wall, you can skip that part.

Homemade File / Paper / Shelf Organizer

Here's something I did yesterday.
Making a shelf/file organizer using an empty detergent box.

 

Another pair of super cute baby booties

Found this pattern on pinterest, the result is so cute and 10/10 for practicality of these booties.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crocodile-stitch-baby-booties

I added a few stitches and rows to make a larger size.

Cutest crochet baby booties.

 These little cuties are so perfect, practical, comfortable and so beautiful.
My baby has worn them so much, they look great with every dress of hers.

This pattern is available here. Its by Alice Fowler, I just love her patterns
http://alicefowler.com/fowler/1170.htm

Crochet ruffled white lace baby girl / toddler skirt

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This is one of the best things I have made for my baby girl. I am writing the pattern down, its a long one taking a lot of time. It will be available soon. To stay updated on the latest patterns I write and my newest creations like my facebook page www.facebook.com/zencrochet

Can/Jar/Tin cover crochet pattern

This a simple crochet pattern worked in rounds to cover a tin of olives. You can use any jar or tin of any size. This is the first time I am writing a pattern so please bear with me and feel free to point out any mistakes.
I used a 5mm hook and worsted weight yarn. You can use anything as long as you do your measurements right.
Make a chain which can complete a round over your tin's circumference. It should be snug. Slip stitch and join.

Round 1: chain 3 ,1 dc in every chain. Slip stitch to the 3rd chain of beginning chain and join.

Cluster stitch: Yo insert hook in the next stitch, draw a loop. Yo draw through 2 loops,*insert hook in the same stitch , draw a loop, draw through 2 loops*. Repeat from* to* 2 more times. Draw through all loops.
Note: The rows in which you do a cluster stitch, we are going to turn the work, means wrong side faces you. The reason for doing that is this stitch has a concave side on the wrong side and we want that to be on the front.


Round 2: turn your work,  chain 4,*skip the next stitch, cluster in the next stitch, chain 1 and repeat from* all around. Join with a slip stitch.

Round 3: turn your work, sc in the cluster , sc in the chain one stitch all around, join with a slip stitch.

Round 4: chain 5, skip 1, tr in the next stitch, chain 1,*skip 1, tr in the next stitch, chain 1. Repeat from*all around. Join with a slip stitch.

Round 5: chain 1, sc in the tr, sc in the chain 1 space, all around. Join with a slip stitch.

Round 6: Repeat round 2

Round 7: Repeat round 3

Round 8:Repeat round 4.

Round 9:Repeat round 5.

Round 10: repeat round 2

Round 11: repeat round 3

Round 12: dc in each stitch all around. Join with a slip stitch and you are done.
Weave the ends, cover the tin with it. I used a textured turquoise paper to wrap the tin in first, then put the cover on.

A Crochet Love Affair !

This blog is whole-ly and sole-ly dedicated to expressing my love for crochet, I will be sharing pictures of my creations, patterns that I love and patterns of my own. So stay hooked for some pretty patterns and some tutorials on Irish crochet.

Regards,
Crochet Wali.