Halloween Inspired "Sophia" Flower Clip Pattern

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I can't believe that Halloween is almost upon us. Seriously, where does the time go? I must say, however, that this is one of my most favorite holidays for so many reasons. One being the candy, of course. The other, all the fun parties throughout the month. When my girls were younger (and will still let me do whatever I wanted with their hair and clothes) I would buy fun Halloween shirts and make hair accessories to match. 

Isn't she the cutest!! She was only 4 in this picture and oh how I miss her sweet little voice. Now she's 10 1/2 and so full of wonderful energy. I just love her. Here's wishing you a haunting halloween and have fun with this little flower!

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Pattern

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate

CROCHET HOOK: Size F Boye crochet hook (to make smaller flower use smaller hook size)

SIZE: One size fits all

With F hook and 1st desired flower color.

Rnd 1: Magic ring

Rnd 2: 10 sc’s in the middle of the circle.  Slst to join. See image 1

Rnd 3: Ch 4, slst in the second crochet loop, *ch 4, skip one stitch , slst in next crochet loop* repeat between *’s around. (5 - ch4 loops made) See image 2

Rnd 4: Work the following stitches (sc, hdc, 3dc’s, hdc, sc) all in the first ch4 loop. Repeat between ( ) around. (5 petals made) See image 3

Rnd 5: Ch 5, slst between the first and second petals (see pictures for reference) *ch5, slst between the next two petals* repeat between *’s around. (5 - ch5 loops) See image 4

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Rnd 6: Join second color into first ch5 loop. See image 4. Work the following stitches (sc, hdc, 5dc’s, hdc, sc) all in the first ch5 loop. Repeat between ( ) around. (5 petals made) See images 5-7

Rnd 7: Ch 6, slst between the first and second petals (see pictures for reference) *ch6, slst between the next two petals* repeat between *’s around. (5 - ch6 loops) See image 8

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Rnd 8: Join third color into 1st ch6 loop. Work the following stitches (sc, hdc, 7dc’s, hdc, sc) all in the first ch6 loop. Repeat between ( ) around. (5 petals made) Fasten off leaving about a 36" tail to complete Rnd 9 with. Fasten off and weave in all ends except 36" tail. See images 9-16

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Rnd 9: With a large-Eye Blunt Needle weave Rnd 5 tail through flower till center is reached, draw needle through front till a small loop is formed. Using crochet hook chain 50 and fasten off. With needle draw chain through opposite side of hole and then wrap chain around until a little bud forms. Insert the tail into the needle and then draw tail through sides and top of the center, back and forth until bud forms. Secure down so that all sides of bud cannot lift up. See images 17-24

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FINISHING

Weave in end. Now hot glue an alligator clip (single or double prong whichever you prefer) to the back of flower. Allow to dry and it’s ready to use.

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Halloween inspired Sophia Flower - tutorial w/o pictures

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate

CROCHET HOOK: Size F (to make smaller flower use smaller hook size)

SIZE: One size fits all

With F hook and 1st desired flower color.

Rnd 1: Magic ring

Rnd 2: 10 sc’s in the middle of the circle.  Slst to join. 

Rnd 3: Ch 4, slst in the second crochet loop, *ch 4, skip one stitch , slst in next crochet loop* repeat between *’s around. (5 - ch4 loops made)

Rnd 4: Work the following stitches (sc, hdc, 3dc’s, hdc, sc) all in the first ch4 loop. Repeat between ( ) around. (5 petals made) 

Rnd 5: Ch 5, slst between the first and second petals (see pictures for reference) *ch5, slst between the next two petals* repeat between *’s around. (5 - ch5 loops)

Rnd 6: Join second color. Work the following stitches (sc, hdc, 5dc’s, hdc, sc) all in the first ch5 loop. Repeat between ( ) around. (5 petals made)

Rnd 7: Ch 6, slst between the first and second petals (see pictures for reference) *ch6, slst between the next two petals* repeat between *’s around. (5 - ch6 loops)

Rnd 8: Join third color. Work the following stitches (sc, hdc, 7dc’s, hdc, sc) all in the first ch6 loop. Repeat between ( ) around. (5 petals made) Fasten off leaving about a 36" tail to complete Rnd 9 with. Fasten off and weave in all ends except 36" tail.

Rnd 9: With a large-Eye Blunt Needle weave Rnd 5 tail through flower till center is reached, draw needle through front till a small loop is formed. Using crochet hook chain 50 and fasten off. With needle draw chain through opposite side of hole and then wrap chain around until a little bud forms. Insert the tail into the needle and then draw tail through sides and top of the center, back and forth until bud forms. Secure down so that all sides of bud cannot lift up.

FINISHING

Weave in end. Now hot glue an alligator clip (single or double prong whichever you prefer) to the back of flower. Allow to dry and it’s ready to use.

Happy Crocheting!!!

Crochet Magic Ring or Magic Loop Video Tutorial

You've heard me talk about the Magic Ring or Magic Loop (whichever you prefer) a lot! I love it! There is just no other way to get such a tight circle to finish off your work that I have found. It's a little confusing to explain so I thought I would just whip up a little video tutorial for you. I hope it helps and please disregard my overly dry hands, lol. I need some lotion stat!!!

Crochet Flower Coaster Pattern

Spring has Sprung Floral Coaster

Materials needed:

F Hook (3.75 MM)

Worsted Weight 100% Cotton Yarn (I prefer Drops Paris)

Abbreviation List:

CH - Chain

SS - Slip 

Stitch

SC - Single Crochet

DC - Double Crochet

DC CL - Double Crochet Cluster

Pattern

First, form a Magic Loop (Video Tutorial here)

Round 1 - CH 1, 7 SC in ring, join with a SS into first SC (total 8 SC). (First picture below)

Round 2 - CH 2, 2 DC CL* in same stitch, *CH 2, 3 DC CL in next stitch*, repeat *to* 6 more times, so you have 8 petals, 

join with SS into first CH 2 of this round.

Round 3 - SS in to next stitch and then SS into CH 2 space. CH 2, 1 DC, CH 2, 

2 DC in the same space, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next space*, repeat *to* 6  more times, join with SS

into first CH 2 of this round

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Round  4 - SS in to next stitch and then SS into CH 2 space from previous round. CH 2, 7 DC in the same space, *8 DC into the next space* , repeat *to* 6 more times, join with SS into first CH 2 of this round and fasten off and weave in ends.

Pattern without Pictures:

Spring has Sprung Floral Coaster

Materials needed:

F Hook (3.75 MM)

Worsted Weight 100% Cotton Yarn (I prefer Drops Paris)

Abbreviation List:

CH - Chain

SS - Slip 

Stitch

SC - Single Crochet

DC - Double Crochet

DC CL - Double Crochet Cluster

Pattern

First, form a Magic Loop (Video Tutorial here)

Round 1 - CH 1, 7 SC in ring, join with a SS into first SC (total 8 SC). (First picture below)

Round 2 - CH 2, 2 DC CL* in same stitch, *CH 2, 3 DC CL in next stitch*, repeat *to* 6 more times, so you have 8 petals, join with SS into first CH 2 of this round.

Round 3 - SS in to next stitch and then SS into CH 2 space. CH 2, 1 DC, CH 2, 

2 DC in the same space, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next space*, repeat *to* 6  more times, join with SS

into first CH 2 of this round

Round  4 - SS in to next stitch and then SS into CH 2 space from previous round. CH 2, 7 DC in the same space, *8 DC into the next space* , repeat *to* 6 more times, join with SS into first CH 2 of this round and fasten off and weave in ends.

*(DC CL: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, insert hook (in the same stitch), yarn over pull through 2 loops, there will be 3 loops on hook, insert hook (still in the same stitch) yarn over, pull through 2 loops, 4 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all loops.)

Striped Modern Dishcloth - Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Modern Dishcloth Pattern

Materials needed:

I Hook

Worsted Weight Yarn (I prefer  Drops Paris in Navy #28, Lime #39, and Shocking Pink #6)

Abbreviation list:

CH - Chain

HDC - Half Double Crochet

BL - Back Loop

Pattern

Form a slip knot

CH 30

Row 1 - HDC in back (or wrong side of CH) of 3rd CH from hook all the way across for total of 28 stitches. Turn and CH 2

Row 2 - HDC in BL across for 28 stitches. Turn and CH 2. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 14 rows (joining colors at beginning of new row when necessary using chart below)

Row 15 - HDC in BL across for 28 stitches

Fasten off and weave in ends

Stripe Pattern Chart (I start with Pink then Navy ending with Lime):

1st Dishcloth - 

1st color - 3 rows

2nd color - 4 rows

3rd color - 8 rows

2nd Dishcloth - 

1st color - 5 rows

2nd color - 5 rows

3rd color - 5 rows

3rd Dishcloth - 

1st color - 6 rows

2nd color - 5 rows

3rd color - 4 rows

Pattern without pictures:

Crochet Modern Dishcloth Pattern

Materials needed:

I Hook

Worsted Weight Yarn (I prefer  Drops Paris in Navy #28, Lime #39, and Shocking Pink #6)

Abbreviation list:

CH - Chain

HDC - Half Double Crochet

BL - Back Loop

Pattern

First, form a slip knot

CH 30

Row 1 - HDC in back (or wrong side of CH) of 3rd CH from hook all the way across for total of 28 stitches. Turn and CH 2

Row 2 - HDC in BL across for 28 stitches. Turn and CH 2. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 14 rows (joining colors at beginning of new row when necessary using chart below)

Row 15 - HDC in BL across for 28 stitches

Fasten off and weave in ends

Stripe Pattern Chart (I start with Pink then Navy ending with Lime):

1st Dishcloth -

1st color - 3 rows

2nd color - 4 rows

3rd color - 8 rows

2nd Dishcloth - 

1st color - 5 rows

2nd color - 5 rows

3rd color - 5 rows

3rd Dishcloth - 

1st color - 6 rows

2nd color - 5 rows

3rd color - 4 rows

Crochet Shamrock Pattern

If you're in search of a little bit of luck this St. Paddy's Day, then these cute little Shamrock's are just what you need. Make a garland for your mantel or sweet little hair clips for your littles. Either way, they will become a fun addition for your home and family.


Crochet Shamrock Pattern

Materials needed:

F Hook

Worsted Weight Yarn (I prefer Drops Paris #11 Green)

Abbreviation list:

CH - Chain

SC - Single Crochet

TR - Treble Crochet

Sl st - Slip Stitch

Shamrock Pattern

Create a Magic Ring (video tutorial here).  The shamrock’s petals will be worked into this ring.

Petal 1: * CH 4, Work 3 TR into center ring.  CH 3, SC into ring.* 

*Repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 petals.

Stem: After working petals, CH 5.  Work 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook, 3 Sl st in chains just made, working back towards the petals.  Join with a Sl st into center ring.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Garland:

CH 50, *SC into top of CH 4 on first petal, CH 20* repeat until last Shamrock is added. Then CH 50.

I made 10 Shamrocks for my Garland, but you can make it as long or as short as you would like. 

Valentine Heart Garland

Are you needing a fun and unique addition to your Valentines décor. Give your home a little love with this super cute and easy to make Crocheted Heart Garland.

Materials needed:

G Hook

Worsted Weight Yarn (I prefer Drops Paris in Red #12)

Abbreviation list:

CH - Chain

SC - Single Crochet

TR - Treble Crochet

Sl st - Slip Stitch

Round 1: Create a Magic Ring (video tutorial here) and CH 3, 7 TR, CH 1, 7 TR, CH 3 and then Sl st inside the Magic Ring.

Round 2: CH 4, 2 SC in the next 7 TR, CH 2, 2 SC in the next 7 TR, CH 4 and Sl st inside the Magic Ring. Close ring, fasten off and tie in ends.

Repeat 9 more times for a total of 10 hearts.

Garland:

Chain 50

Attach hearts by SC into top of CH 4 on one side of the heart, CH 5, SC to top of CH 4 on other side, CH 15. Repeat for each heart until you reach final heart. After last SC, CH 50 and fasten off.

Hope you enjoy making this cute little garland!! Happy Crocheting!