Top Ten Crochet Makes For Halloween This Year...

Hi everyone, how is it this time of year already?  Where has the time gone? I don't think any of us will be celebrating halloween in quite the usual way this year, but here are a selection of free crochet patterns that you can make for your kids or to decorate your home...

Decorate your home with this super cute bunting by Jen Hayes..

Candy Corn Bunting

I just love this black cat applique by Golden Lucy Crafts...

Black Cat

You cannot have halloween without pumpkins or treats.  Pumpkin treat dish pattern by Hooked on Patterns...

Pumpkin Treat Bowl

Keep those ears cosy with this pumpkin earwarmer.  Pattern by Loops & Love Crochet.

Pumpkin Earwarmer

Make this cute amigurumi pumpkin kitty.  Pattern by Crafty Kitty Crochet.

Pumpkin Kitty

More candy corn, this time in the form of a crochet treat bag.  Your kids will love this.  Pattern by Itchinforsomestitchin.

Candy Corn Treat Bag

Another treat bag and another kitty.  Pattern by Oombawka Design Crochet.

Cat Treat Bag

You can never have enough bunting and this spider web design by Annie Design Crochet is just adorable.

Halloween Crochet Garland

Another great pattern for halloween, this comfy cushion by the Loopy Lamb.

Mad About Boo Pillow

I love the texture on this one.  A super cute amigurumi pumpkin by Raffamusa Designs.

Tunisian Pumpkin

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I hope you find something here that you like and I will be back soon with more crochet to share with you.

Take care

Catherine

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Simple Scarf - Part of the Charity Stash Bash crochet along...

Hello everyone, it is time for our next pattern in the Charity Stash Bash CAL.  This month we have a crochet scarf designed for absolute beginners.  It's a quick and easy pattern and matches the Basic Beanies that we made at the start of the year.

This pattern is also being featured as part of the Crochet for a Cause CAL and as such, the pdf version will be available to download for free for one week, starting Monday 17th July.  Each Monday during the event, two designers will make their pattern available to download free. Their pattern will be free for one week only so be sure to check back every Monday.  You can find more information about the cause and links to the free patterns here...


All designers will be sharing hat and scarf patterns with the aim of donating them to your local homeless shelter, school, cancer centre or pregnancy resource centre.  This coming Monday it is my turn to share a pattern and you will be able to download the pdf for my Simple Scarf free for 1 week.  Remember this pdf will only be free for 1 week so be sure to head on over to Ravelry for your pattern.

Click the picture above to find other great patterns, you will need to check each Monday to see what pattern is available for that day.  Click the picture below to get your free pdf of the Basic Beanies pattern.


If you would like to know more about the Chaity Stash Bash CAL you can check out the links below.

Helpful Links...

2020 Charity Stash Bash

Operation Christmas Child US

Operation Christmas Child UK

Ravelry pattern page

An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work...

The pdf for this pattern is available free for Crochet for a Cause for 1 week only, from 27th July 2020

The Simple Scarf

Materials

1 [1, 2, 2] 100g Aran / worsted yarn

Darning needle

5mm hook

Size

2-4 [5-10, 11-Teen, Adult]

Ability

Beginner

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

hdc - half double crochet

ch – chain

st(s) - stitch(es)

sl st - slip stitch

mc - main colour

cc - contrast colour

Other notes: Ch 1 at the start of the row does not count as a stitch.  The scarf is worked back and forth in rows horizontally, with fringing added at the end.

Foundation Chain

With mc ch 110 [160, 190, 220]

Row 1 Hdc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.  (109 [159, 189, 219] hdc)

Row 2 Ch1, hdc in each st across, turn.  (109 [159, 189, 219] hdc)

Repeat row 2, 6 [8, 10, 12] more times or until desired width, fasten off and weave in ends.

Fringing

With cc cut lengths of yarn slightly more than twice the length you would like the fringe.  Using 3 strands of yarn for each tassel, fold in half to make a loop, push hook through the bottom of scarf and pull the loop through.  Pull the ends of yarn through the loop to form a tassel (you may need to pull each individual thread in order to neaten and tighten the tassel).

Add one tassel at each row end and trim to neaten.  Repeat on the other end of your scarf.

Maybe you would like to make a matching hat?  Check out the free pattern here...

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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed the pattern...

Take care

Catherine
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How To Make A Textured Colour Block Crochet Blanket

Hello friends.  I recently noticed that the yarn I used for this crochet baby blanket, had been discontinued.  It's a real shame, as the mix of cotton and acrylic made such a beautiful squishy yarn.  So, I thought it was time that this pattern had an update.  I made the blanket again with new yarn and also added more sizes and other helpful information too.  I hope you like the new version...

This pattern is crocheted entirely in Wattle Stitch.  I love the texture and it is so quick and easy to make.  A beginner crocheter can easily follow this pattern and if these colours aren't your cup of tea, it would look great in so many other colour combinations.  Just pick 3 colours you love for a colour block effect or you could even use a self striping or cake yarn.  This blanket here is also another quick and easy make.

Now this pattern was originaly designed as a baby blanket and the previous one was gifted to my brothers son when he was a baby, but what if you don't want or need a baby blanket?  Well I got you covered!  This crochet pattern now comes in 6 sizes including a throw and twin bed size.  Need a custom size?  We have that covered too!  

Looking for other great baby blanket patterns?  Try the Beginners Blanket.

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The Jacob Blanket Pattern

Materials

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in colours Paper White, Taupe & Washed Teal

Darning needle

Scissors

5.5mm (I) hook

Difficulty

Very easy

 

Gauge

18sts 12rows 4in. in Wattle st with Paintbox Simply Aran (gauge is not essential for this project, however if you do not meet gauge, yarn quantities may not be accurate).

Abbreviations US terms (UK conversion)

Sc – single crochet (double crochet)

Dc – double crochet (treble crochet)

Hdc – half double crochet (half treble crochet)

Ch – chain

Sl st – slip stitch

St(s) – stitch(es)

Sp – space

Sk - skip

Size Chart

Ideal for	Blanket Size	Simply Aran Balls Per Colour	Section Length	Total Yardage	Starting Chain
Car Seat	25x30	2	10	645	105
Stroller, buggy	30x39	2	13	1005	126
Cot	35x45	3	15	1354	147
Cot Bed, lap	40x56	4	18.5	1962	168
Throw	45x62	4	20.5	2399	189
Twin (single) bed	55x75	6	25	3547	231

About the yarn (contains affiliate links)

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran is a 100% acrylic yarn and comes in a huge range of gorgeous colours.  The yarn is machine washable and comes in 100g balls.  Each ball has approximately 201 yards.

If you would like to make this in cotton yarn I recommend PaintboxYarns Cotton Aran in shades Paper White, Washed Teal and Elephant Grey. 

If you fancy making this in wool, I recommend Cascade Yarns220 Superwash Merino in shades Summer Sky Heather, Tuffet and White

Pattern Notes

• Read pattern in its entirety before starting
• US terms used throught
• The stitch in this pattern is called Wattle Stitch
• The yarn used is Aran weight this is roughly the equivalent of Worsted
• Change colour by pulling new colour through last st of row
• Crochet colours in order, Washed Teal, Paper White & Taupe
• For custom sizes chain a multiple of 3

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With Washed Teal ch required number for size

Row 1 sc in 3^rd ch from hook, ch1, dc in same st, *Sk2 ch, [sc, ch1, dc] in next ch* repeat from *to* until last 3 chs, sk2 chs, hdc in last ch.  Turn.

Row 2 Ch1, *[sc, ch1, dc] in next ch sp* repeat from *to* across, hdc in top ch1 from previous row. Turn.

Repeat row 2 changing colour each time section length is met until all 3 colour sections are complete and blanket is required length.  Fasten off and weave in ends.  Block if required.

Single Crochet Border

While this blanket does not need a border, if you really feel you want one, or your edges need a little neatening, sc evenly around your blanket, changing colours when necessary to keep colour block effect correct.  How many sts you work will depend on your tension.  If your border makes your edges “wavy” you have too many sts, if your sides are “pulling in” you have too few, adjust accordingly.

Try this…

Along sides 2sc around each hdc post, sc in side of each turning ch, sc in each st across top, sc in each st across bottom, 1sc in each corner.

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Take care and see you again soon...

Catherine

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Summer Stripes Friendship Bracelet - Part of the Charity Stash Bash CAL

Hi everyone, it's time for our next addition to the Charity Stash Bash CAL.  If you have not been following along you can check out the links below for more info.  This month our patterns follows on from the theme of last months, with another Summer Stripes pattern.  This time this snazzy friendship bracelet.  Kids love these especially when made in colourful yarns

The pattern will use up those last scraps of cotton you have lying around and can be made with any gauge yarn, making it a great stash buster.

If you would like to know more about the Chaity Stash Bash CAL you can check out the links below.

Helpful Links...

2020 Charity Stash Bash

Operation Christmas Child US

Operation Christmas Child UK

Ravelry pattern page

An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work...

If you would like to take part and prefer knit over crochet, I have linked some other pattern choices along with more crochet cases for you to make.  Just click the Stash Bash link above for more patterns and information. 

Summer Stripes Friendship Bracelet

Materials

Cotton yarn oddments in various colours

Hook recommended on yarn ball band

Darning needle

Size

Adjustable

Ability

Advanced

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)

hdc - half double crochet

ch – chain

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

sl st - slip stitch

Other notes: Any cotton yarn in any weight may be used for this pattern.  Just use the hook recommended on your yarn ball band.  Thicker weight yarns will make for wider bracelets and finer yarns will make thinner bracelets. 

Fasten off and change colours after each round.  Join in new colours with a sl st.  It is recommended that you work over your ends as you go.  This pattern uses the advanced technique surface crochet. 

Make your starting chain long enough to fit just over half of yours or recipients’ wrist size.

Round 1 Sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in each ch until last ch, 3sc in last ch.  Continue along underside of ch.  Sc in each ch across, 2 sc in same ch as 1^st sc, join with sl st to 1^st sc.

Round 2 Join in the 1^st st of any 3sc group from previous round, ch1 (does not count as st), 3hdc in same st, 3hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in each st until next 3sc group, 3hdc in next 3 sts, hdc in all remaining sts, join with sl st to 1^st hdc.

Round 3 Join in any st, hdc in each st around and 3hdc in each centre st of 3hdc groups from previous round, join with sl st to 1^st hdc.

Round 4 Join in centre st at any end, ch1 (does not count as st), sc in same st, sc in each st around until you reach 2^nd 3hdc group from previous round, sc in next 2 sts, ch required number of sts to reach under your wrist to the other side of bracelet and back again (button loop made), sc in same st, sc in all remaining sts, join with sl st to 1^st sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Surface crochet ch sts over rounds 1, 2 & 3.  For round 1 you will work into the top of the sts and for rounds 2 & 3 around the post.  Weave in all ends and sew on button.

Alternatively, you could sew on some coloured jewellery elastic to replace the button loop (you would then sc in each st around and miss out the button loop on round 4), this might be beneficial if you do not know the recipient’s wrist size.

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I hope you have been enjoying the crochet along and have found some things to make for your favourite charity.  What's your favourite charity to crochet for?  Let me know in the comments below...


Take care and happy hooking!

Catherine
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