Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Easter Crochet Ideas - Take a break from all the chocolate and hook up one of these Easter treats...

We are already approaching the end of February, can you believe it?  Where has the time gone?  Well I guess it's time to delve into patterns to make for Easter and I have some beauties to share with you by all my favourite designers.





Easter Roundup



Crochet up this cute and cuddly bunny by 3am Grace Designs.

Easter Peep Kawaii Cuddler




The kids are going to need something to put all those eggs in, so why not make them this super cute Easter basket.  Pattern by Loops & Love Crochet.

Crochet Bunny Basket




More bunnies here, this time teeny tiny amigurumi ones designed by Hooked On Patterns.

Kawaii Bunnies




Crochet up these super cute egg cosies, pattern by Thoresby Cottage.

Crochet Egg Cosy




Another Easter basket pattern, I love the spike stitches on this one.  Design by Jen Hayes Creations.

Spike Stitched Easter Baskets




Add some something cute and fluffy to your Easter decor, with this delightful cushion pattern by Crochet Cloudberry.

Fluffy Bunny Cushion Cover




This little cutie is so quick and easy to make and he will help keep your keys safe.  Pattern designed by Modesty by Laura.

Bunny Keychain





Dress up your little one in this adorable bonnet with bunny motifs.  This pretty little hat pattern is designed by Sincerely Pam.

Bunny Bonnet





Lastly we have this adorable little guy, he looks so cute in his little outfit.  This pattern and crochet along can be found at The Loopy Lamb.

Buttons The Bunny




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Thanks for stopping by, I do hope you will check out some of these patterns they are all by really talented designers and I will be back soon...

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Saturday 30 March 2019

Easter Baby Blanket & Bonnet - Free Crochet Pattern

Make this pretty baby blanket in gorgeous spring colours.  This is such a simple pattern and is essentially just a giant granny square and comes with a super cute matching bonnet.  Any new arrival will look adorable wrapped up in it.  The blanket and bonnet only takes a few days to make so would make a great last minute gift for a new mum and uses lots of different colours making it a great stash busting project.




Granny Square Blanket



Materials

Darning needle
DK yarn in assorted colours.  I used yarns from my stash, but if you would like to recreate this I recommend using Stylecraft Special DK in the following colours (in order of use) - 

Wisteria, Sherbet, Citron, Parchment, Spring Green, Cream

Hook

4mm (G) hook

Size

Approx 65 x 65 cm

Abbreviations / Terms


US terms used throughout (UK terms)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
st - stitch

Notes:  Unless otherwise stated, fasten off and change colour each round following colour sequence stated above.  You will also be turning your work after each round, this keeps the corners nice and straight and adds a lovely texture to your blanket.

Foundation round ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 (Right side) ch 3, 2 dc into ring, ch 2, [ 3 dc into the ring, ch 2] 3 times, join with a sl st to the top of starting ch 3 and fasten off.  Turn.


Round 2 (Wrong side) join a new colour in any corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc into same sp, ch 2, 3 dc into same sp (corner formed), [ 3 dc into the next sp, ch 2, 3 dc into same sp] x3, join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3 and fasten off.  Turn.




Round 3  Join a new colour in any corner sp, chain 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, [3 dc in next sp, 3 dc in next sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp] x 3, 3 dc in next sp, join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3 and fasten off.  Turn.



Continue in the same way changing colours each round and working 3dc, ch2, 3dc in each corner and 3dc into each sp, until you have repeated the colour sequence 5 times.  30 rounds in total.






Work a further 2 rounds in the same way, the 1st in Wisteria, the 2nd in Cream.

Round 33 With right side facing and Wisteria, join with sl st to any corner sp.  Ch1, 3sc in same sp, continue with sc in each st around and 3sc in each corner sp.  Fasten off.

Blanket border:  With right side facing and Cream follow tutorial for Cute Bobble Edging.


Easter Bonnet



Using colour sequence to match the blanket follow instructions for Granny Square Bonnet pattern.



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Catherine
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Sunday 17 March 2019

Easter Crochet - 6 Fantastic Free Patterns to Make This Easter

Hello everyone!  As Easter is rapidly approaching, I thought I would share with you some of my favourite patterns.  I have selected six of the cutest, colourful projects I could find.  They are really quick and easy to make perfect for a last minute Easter gift...


Six Fantastic Free Patterns to Make This Easter


How cute is this bunny rag doll by Spin a Yarn Crochet, hooked in pretty pastels.  Any girl would love to receive this for Easter.

Ragdoll Spring Bunny




No Easter is complete without some eggs...  and these spiral crochet ones look good enough to eat.  Designed by Krazy Kabbage.

Spiral Easter Eggs




Your little ones will love snuggling up to the little lamb lovey.  Pattern by SWE Craft Corner

Little Lamb Lovey




Make these super cute little baskets and fill with mini eggs.  Pattern by Skip to My Lou.

Cutest Mini Crochet Basket




How adorable is this bunny garland, just look at their cute fluffy tails.  Pattern by Sew Historically.

Crochet Bunny Garland




My last selection is this pretty Easter headband, pattern by Grace & Yarn.

Crochet Bunny Headband



I hope you enjoyed this round-up of free patterns, I will be back soon with more crochet and crafts.

Take care
Catherine
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