Free Crochet Pattern....too cool!

Hello readers...this one is just way to cool...don't throw away those flip flops...or if you find a cheap pair simply follow this pattern.

Vintage Fan Rippled Blanket Free Pattern

Today I stumbled across this beautiful crochet blog filled with so many gorgeous crocheted projects. This blanket pattern is one of them. Pop on over to A Creative Being, you will love what you find. 

In the meantime, I am going outside to enjoy this beautiful sunny spring weather!

It's finally April and this gal is loving the view from my living room window. Sunshine and blue skies how it can change ones perspective after a long winter.

                                                      

Risotto Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern

Knitting these is simple and creating them was even fun despite wanting it to be spring. I love the casual look a classic the combination of ribbing and the Risotto Stitch which gives a different appearance to a fingerless glove. The photograph compliments of my neighbors nice closed in gazebo. The pattern is easy to follow and they knit up quickly. Have fun!

Pattern Level: Advanced Beginner Materials: Worsted weight yarn about 150 yards Size 10 straight knitting needles  and Tapestry needle 

Gauge: 5 rows x 4 st = 1 inch in stockinette stitch Finished Measurements: 6 1/2 in. x 3 in. 

Risotto Stitch Pattern:  L H N - left hand needle.

Row 1: (R S) knit 

Row 2: *p2tog but leave the 2 sts on L H N, ybk, ktog same 2 sts, rep from * to end. 

Row 3: knit 

Row 4: p1, *p2tog but leave 2 sts on L H N, ybk, ktog same 2 sts, rep from * to last st, p1.

Make 2- CO 30 sts using size 10 straight knitting needles. Leave a tail about 12 inches long to be used for finishing. Set‐up ribbing pattern: 

Row 1: (R S) k1, *k2, p2‐‐rep from * to last st, k1. 

Row 2: (WS) p1, *k2, p2‐‐rep from * to last st, p1. ‐Repeat rows 1& 2 until piece measures 2 in. from CO end WS.

Dec Row: (R S) k across, dec 6 st evenly. 

Set‐up Risotto Stitch pattern: (WS) p1, work row 2 of Risotto Stitch pattern to the last st, p1. Continue working in pattern as established keeping 1 st at each edge in St st, until piece measures 4 1/2 in from CO end R S. 

Set up ribbing pattern: 

Row 1: (WS) k3, *p2, k2 ‐rep from * to last 3 st, p3‐‐dec 2 st evenly across row on first row only. 

Repeat Row 1 until ribbing section measures 11/2 in. end WS.

BO st loosely in pattern, leaving a 12 inch tail.
Finishing: ‐Starting at the bound off edge and using tapestry needle, use tail to sew side seams of the ribbing section together. Stop when you reach the Risotto Stitch pattern section. K not off. ‐Starting at the cast on edge, use the tail to sew the side edges together for 3inches. knot off.

Weave in loose ends.

Lace Cowl Knitting Pattern

Pattern Level: Intermediate 

Materials:
Worsted weight cotton yarn about 200 yds
Size 10 straight knitting needles
Stitch holders
1- size 3 sew-on snap
1-1 in. button
Coordinating sewing thread
Sewing needle
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 4 st x 5 rows = 1 in. (in stockinette st)
Finished Measurements: cowl measures 28 in. long when laid flat, and neck height measures 3 ½ in

Chevron & Feather pattern:
Row 1: (RS) *k1, yo, k4, k2tog, sl 1, k1, psso, k4, yo, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: p.  Repeat these 2 rows for pattern.

This cowl is worked as two pieces, and then grafted together in finishing. The snaps are sewn into the underside of the cowl making them hidden from view.

Petal & Stems: (make 2)

CO 40 st. Set-up Lace Pattern: Starting with row 1, work “Chevron & Feather” pattern over 40 st until piece measures 3 in. from cast on end WS.

Decrease Section:
Row 1: (RS) *k1, yo, k3, k3tog, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo—rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 & all WS rows: p.
Row 3: *k1, yo, k2, k3tog, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo—rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 5: *k1, yo, k1, k3tog, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo—rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 7: *k1, yo, k3tog, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo—rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 8: p—16 st remain on needle.

Set-up Ribbing:
Row 1: (RS) k across, increasing 11 st evenly across—27 st remain on needle.
Row 2: *p3, k3—rep from * across

Continue in ribbing pattern as est until ribbed section measures 8 in.
cut yarn with about a 36 in. tail, and move st to a st holder.

Finishing -With WS edges facing, graft two sections together using the Kitchener st.
Sew button: with RS facing, measure 3 ¼” down from grafted neck seam of the right stem, and sew button at the center of the row.
Snaps: Using opposite stem, and with WS facing, measure 3 ¼” down from grafted neck seam, and sew in the female half of the snap in the center of the row.
With RS facing, lay piece so that the button stem is on the right. Sew the male half of the snap at the bottom outermost edge of the right petal section, about halfway from the CO edge.
Weave in loose ends.

Hope you enjoy making this beautiful cowl!

Unique Free Crocheted Stool Cover Pattern

Hello Dear Readers, hope this post finds you having an excellent day.

As you know I've been searching the web for unusual finds and came across this lovely blog Atty*s which had this amazing stool cover done in a unique way. I love the way it's constructed, the unusual way it's braided together unlike anything I've seen on the Internet. Entirely crocheted I also find the fringe an added touch. The instruction are amazing with tons of detailed color photographs to aide in the entirely assembly. You will find this very unique and quite easy. Isn't it just the sweetest stool cover.

And, as an added bonus, Atty, has a beautiful detailed instruction page on how to make these stars to create a blanket. Her blog is very interesting pop on over and check it out.

Knitted Baby/Toddler Free Sweater Pattern

Popping in on a Sunday night to give you a Baby/Toddler FREE Sweater pattern I found years ago and in fact is my next project, after I finish my blanket. Hop on over to f.pea where you will find the directions and size changes for this adorable sweater. I love the way a new color is added to give the sweater a bit of a rustic feel. So adorable...Enjoy!

Spiral Crochet Lapghan Free Pattern....

I am one who loves a new project just as much as the next person who loves to create.

It seem to be what the soul requires, so I oblige. 

This is what they call a Spiral Lapghan to display, wrap across your lap, however, I prefer them for throw rugs as they can be made with a heavier yarn than the worsted the pattern calls for...they are quite charming as simple rugs and easy to care for with a simple beating outside on the line or if you choose to wash it.

SKILL LEVEL IS EASY - FINISHED SIZE 41 inches in diameter. It can be made larger depending on how you want to display yours. I used Bernat Super Value.
PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN U.S. TERMS.

MATERIALS

Any kind of #4 worsted weight yarn 7 oz /426 years/197 g per skein

2 skeins each #53041 clay and #53015 taupe heather

Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed for gauge

Stitch markers

GAUGE- 7 dc = 2 inches; rounds 1-5= 5 1/2" across

PATTERN NOTE -Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

INSTRUCTIONS

RND 1: with clay, ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form ring, (sl st, sc, hdc, 3 dc) in first half of ring, drop lp from hook and place marker in lp (lp means Loop) join (see Pattern note below) taupe heather in ring, (sc, hdc, 3dc) in half of the ring, place marker stitch in last stitch. (6 clay, 6 taupe heather sts)

RND 2: 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, drop lp from and move maker below to dropped lp, place clay lp on hook , 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, move marker below to lp on hook (12 clay sts, 12 taupe heather sts)

RND 3: (Dc in next st, 2 dc in the next st) 6 times, drop lp from hook, move marker below to dropped lp, place taupe heather lp on hook, ( dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times, move marker below to lp on hook. (18 taupe heather dc, 18 clay dc)

RND 4: (Dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st) 6 times, drop lp from hook , place marker below in dropped lp, place clay lp on hook, (dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next sts) 6 times, move marker from below to lp on hook. (24 clay dc, 24 taupe heather dc)

RND 5:Dc in each st across to next marked st with 2 dc in 2nd dcd of each inc, drop lp from hook, move marker below to dropped lp, place next color on hook, dc in each st across to next marker with 2 dc in 2nd st of each inc, move marker below to lp on hook. (30 sts of each color)

Next rnds: Rep rnd 5 until there are 240 sts of each color, drop taupe heather from hook.

Next rnd: Place clay lop on hook, dc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, sl st in each of next 3 sts. Fasten off clay.

Next rnd: Place taupe heather lp on hook, dc in each st around with 2 dc in 2nd st of each inc.

Next rnd: Hdc in next st, sc in each st around, join in first hdc.

Last rnd: Working from left to right, ch 1, reverse sc in each st around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Stitch Guide - Reverse single crochet - Ch 1, skip first st working from left to right, insert hook in next st from front to back, draw up lp on hook, yo, and draw through both lps on hook.

Beautiful and Free Baby Pattern

My grandson "William" keeps getting more beautiful. The truth...

I believe every new life is beautiful. After sending me this photograph my daughter said, "I just hope he's happy. I know he's so love by us, I just hope he's happy." Does he look happy to you? To me he does. As a mom myself, I have to say I've never seen a mother as involved in how a child feels, as the mother of this child. Once a first time mom myself, I don't ever remember saying, I just hope he's happy. I am incredibly proud of my daughter, she's so much more engaged in how her son feels, and that to me is it's truly amazing.

So I added this Free Pattern for all today. I think these are just adorable. Enjoy the pattern and have a wonderful day.

Sizes - Newborn to 3 months (3 to 6 months)

MATERIALS

1- 1 3/4 oz/50gm ball

(approx. 131 yards/120mm)

of Rowan/Westminster Fibers Organic Cotton

naturally dyed DK in 986 Natural

weight (3)

Small amount of blue cotton yarn for embroidery

Size 4 (3.5mm) needles

Size B/1 (2.25mm) crochet hook

STITCHES

garter stitch

stockinette stitch

SK2P

K2 tog, k3 tog

crochet chain stitch

straight stitch

GAUGE

24 sts to 4"/10cm over St

st using size 4 (3.5mm) needles

SOLE

Using the size 4 needles, cast on 35 (39) sts and knit 1 row.

Continuing in garter st, inc every 2 rows as follows:

Next Row - k1, inc1, k 16, (18), inc 1, k1, inc 1, k 16 (18), inc 1, k1.

Next Row - k2, inc 1, k16 (18), inc 1, k3, inc 1, k16, (18), inc 1, k2.

Next Row - k3, inc 1, k16 (18), inc 1, k5, inc 1, k16 (18), inc 1, k3

Next Row - k4, inc 1, k16 (18), inc 1, k7, inc 1, k16 (18), inc 1, k4. 

you will have 55 stitiches.

Continue in garter stitch for 10 rows, Bind off.

UPPER

Cast on 12 (14) sts and work in garter st for 4 rows. 

Next Row - switch to stockinette st and work straight for 5, (3) rows.

Nest Row - With RS facing, sl 1, k1, psso, knit until 2 sts remain, k2tog.

Work 1 straight row.

Larger size only - Repeat the last 2 rows once.

Next Row (row 6 (12)) Sl 1, k2tog, k2, k3tog,-6 sts remain.

Work one row straight.

FINISHING

Sew up the sole and back of the shoe, followed by the upper. Using

the crochet hook, work 100 chain sts for a tie and fasten off. Fold

the tie in half and attach the fold at the top of the heel. Follow the design 

below to embroider the flower in straight stitch. Complete a second, 

identical.