Crochet Bag

This Christmas I made my son and my nephews crocheted bags to hold the carved sling shots I got them. My sister-in-law said the bag was the perfect size for the kids Kindle or Nook (can't remember which one). She asked if I would make one for my niece. I decided to add my favorite puff stitch flower and turn the ends of the tie strings into leaves.

Free Crochet Bag Pattern (See below for pattern with color change instructions):

Size F Crochet Hook (I like to do a nice tight stitch to protect what is in the bag)

Cotton 4 ply Yarn

Gauge not really important

Chain 17 plus 3 more for your turning chain, which will count as your first stitch in round 1 (20 total)

Round 1: Double Crochet (DC) into the third stitch from your hook and one DC into each chain to the end. In the last stitch DC 4 more stitches (for a total of 5 DC in last stitch). Now continue around and DC into the bottom side of your chain all the way across. When you get to the last chain do 4 DC into that chain. Fasten your last DC to your first Chain 3 Turning Chain with a Slip Stitch (SS). (Counting your turning chain you should have 40 stitches)

Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as first stitch), DC into each stitch all the way around. Fasten your last DC to your first Chain 3 with a SS. (40 stitches)

Round 3-18: Repeat Round 2

Round 19: Chain 3, DC in next stitch, Chain 2, Skip 2 stitches, * DC into next 2 Stitches, Chain 2, Skip 2 * (*repeat to end) Fasten with a SS as usual.

Round 20-21: Repeat Round 2, Fasten off and weave in end.

Free Crochet Bag Pattern With Color Change Instructions:

Size F Crochet Hook (I like to do a nice tight stitch to protect what is in the bag)

Cotton 4 ply Yarn

Gauge not really important

Chain 17 plus 3 more for your turning chain, which will count as your first stitch in round 1 (20 total)

Round 1: Double Crochet (DC) into the third stitch from your hook and one DC into each chain to the end. In the last stitch DC 4 more stitches (for a total of 5 DC in last stitch). Now continue around and DC into the bottom side of your chain all the way across. When you get to the last chain do 4 DC into that chain. Fasten your last DC to your first Chain 3 Turning Chain with a Slip Stitch (SS).

Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as first stitch), DC into each stitch all the way around. Fasten your last DC to your first Chain 3 with a SS. (40 stitches)

Round 3 - 5: Repeat Round 2

Round 6: Use second color if wanted. Leave first color yarn attached and just move yarn off to your right out of your way. The yarn will carry along to the next row on the inside of your bag, no need to cut off. Take second color pull a loop through chain on your hook and chain 3. (I like to pull first color yarn tight at this point and you won't see the first color in your new row.) Now continue as you did in Round 2.

Round 7: Repeat Round 6 with First Color

Round 8: Repeat Round 6 with Second Color

Round 9: Repeat Round 2

Round 10: Repeat Round 6 with First Color

Round 11: Repeat Round 6 with Second Color. Cut off second color of yarn, pull through to fasten off. Hold this tail over the top of your stitches and crochet right over to weave in as you work.

Round 12: Repeat Round 6 with First Color

Round 13: 18: Repeat Round 2

Round 19: Chain 3, DC in next stitch, Chain 2, Skip 2 stitches, * DC into next 2 Stitches, Chain 2, Skip 2 * (*repeat to end) Fasten with a SS as usual.

Round 20 - 21: Repeat Round 2, Fasten off and weave in end.

Decorative Tie Cord:

Chain 100, feed the end of the chain in and out through the large holes in round 19, ending with both ends out side of the bag. Depending on how tight you chain you may need to make it longer to have enough room to tie. I then followed this leaf pattern right on the end on my chain, cut and weave in end when finished.

Leaf Pattern Click Here Scroll to the bottom of the page

Add a leaf to the other end the same way. Just pull a loop through the end of the chain (leaving a long tail) and again follow the leaf pattern. When finished pull through to fasten but leave a long tail to weave in and fasten on flower.

I made a Puff Stitch Flower by following this pattern. I found this pattern on her blog a long time ago and it is still my favorite flower.

Puff Stitch Flower Pattern Click Here

I took the long tails left from the last leaf and with a needle stitched the flower onto the top of the leave. I stitched it through the yellow center in a nice circle, so it looked like it belonged. Ended the green yarn on the back of the leaf. I tied the two green tails together and then weaved in the ends.

FINISHED

The Bobbi Hat - Free Pattern News Boy Hat

I named this hat "The Bobbi Hat" after Bobbi who sent me a photo of a similar hat, and told me I should go into business and she would take one for the team and be the first one to wear it. So I made it as a gift for her. I found a free pattern on the internet for a news boy hat, but it wasn't quite the right shape, so I created this pattern which worked out much better for me. So I thought I would share this. This pattern is copyrighted by me. Which basically means, make as many hats as you would like for yourself or gifts. Please do not sell the hats you make from this pattern or sell or re-post the pattern. If you want to link to my blog for this pattern, please feel free to do so. I would love to see photos of your finished projects, you can email them to me, just put Bobbi Hat Photo in the subject line.

See the bottom of this post for some more pictures, and some alterations I did.

Double Strand Acrylic or Cotton size 4 Yarn – Just your basic yarn using two strands at once.

(I did discover Caron Simply Soft is too narrow the gauge doesn't match up for me any way.)

Crochet Hook - Size K / 10.5 / 6.5 MM

Gauge: 4” = 9 DC Stitches 4” = 6 Rows of DC

Way way at the bottom of this page I have a chart made up for the hat, for those of you who like to follow charts.

Hat: Start with a magic loop I like the magic loop because it gives a nice closed top to your hat, rather than leaving a hole in the top. It's super simple, click on the words Magic Loop and see a You Tube Video.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as stitch here and through out), 9 Double Crochet, Slip Stitch to second chain (top chain) of your first stitch on this round to join. Pull Loop Tight, do not turn (10 stitches)

Round 2: Chain 3, DC in same stitch, *2 DC in each stitch around * Repeat, SS to join round (20 stitches)

Round 3: Chain 3, *2 DC in stitch, 1 DC in stitch * Repeat, SS (30 stitches)

Round 4: Chain 3, DC next stitch, *2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 2 stitches * Repeat, SS (40 stitches)

Round 5: Chain 3, DC next 2 stitches, *2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches * Repeat, SS (50 stitches)

Round 6-10: Chain 3, DC in each stitch, SS to join round, Fasten Off

Brim: Count 14 stitches to the left from where you joined the rounds

Row 1: 2 Single Crochet in this stitch, SC in each of the next 18 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch, chain 1 and turn (chain 1, counts as stitch here and through out) (22 stitches)

Row 2-4:1 SC in each stitch across, chain 1 turn (22 stitches)

Row 5: SC next 2 stitches together, SC next 16 stitches, SC next two stitches together, SC, chain 1, turn (20 stitches)

Row 6:SC next 2 stitches together, SC next 13 stitches, SC next two stitches together, SC, chain 1, turn (18 stitches)

Row 7: SC next 2 stitches together, SC next 11 stitches, SC next two stitches together, SC, fasten off(16 stitches)

Finished Edge: Reverse Single Crochet

Start right side where brim connects to hat. Single Crochet in this stitch, then basically just do a single crochet into each stitch but moving to the right as you work rather than to the left. It feels a little awkward at first but soon you will wonder why you never used this stitch to finish off your work before. The extra twist in the yarn gives the hat a very nice finished edge. Continue working all the way around the hat and across the brim to you are back where you started. Fasten off.

(If this stitch is more than you want to do right now, a standard single crochet all the way around will work too.)

Weave in all ends & trim.

Flower:

Use a single strand of yarn

Crochet Hook Size: F

Gauge is not important

Start with a magic loop again (3 Colors – Color A = Center of flower, Color B = Inside row of petals, Color C = Outside row of petals.)

Round 1: Color A - Chain 1, 6 Single Crochet, join with a slip stitch (6 stitches) (my chain one is difficult for me to crochet into here so I don't count it as a stitch, and just skip over it)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in the same stitch, 2 SC in each of the next stitches, join with SS, fasten off (12 stitches)

Round 3: Switch to Color B = *SC in first Stitch, Chain 1, SC in next stitch, *Repeat, join with SS (6 Chain Spaces, 12 SC)

Round 4: Chain 1, * Into Chain Space 1 HDC, 3 DC, 1 HDC, SS into next 2 SC Stitches, *Repeat, fasten off (42 stitches)

Round 5: Change to Color C = Turn flower over to back side, SC into 1^st SS, * Chain 2, skip, next SS & Petal work, SC into next 1st SS of next group forming a petal, *Repeat, SS into first SC you made in this round to join. (You will have 6 chain spaces)

Round 6: Working in Chain Space, 1 SC, 1 Half Double Crochet, 1 DC, 3 treble Crochet, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC, repeat in each chain space around the flower, Join with a SS to first stitch you made in this round. Fasten off.

Weave in and trim off all ends but three. One strand that matches the center of flower, weave in until it gets to the center of the flower. Thread it through to the front of the flower. Use this strand to attach the button in the center if you wish to have a button. The remaining two strands (color that matches your hat best should be used here), weave in but don't trim off. I like to weave in so I have one end on the top of the middle section of the flower, and one on the bottom. You will use these ends to tie flower to hat after ribbon is attached. Stick both ends through around a stitch or two. Temporarily tie and try your hat on to make sure it is where you want it. Once you are happy with it, knot it well, and trim the ends.

Ribbon:

the crochet hat is somewhat stretchy, however the decorative ribbon is not. I found this part a bit tricky to attach correctly. To measure out ribbon, I put the hat on so it was stretched out to correct size. Measure around outside of hat, or just wrap ribbon around I found that easier. I placed the ribbon just above the reverse crochet stitch (finished edge) row. Add about one and a half foot of ribbon to your measurement for the bow. I used a hot glue gun to attach the ribbon in four spots. I kept the hat on and used a mirror, to wrap the ribbon around and get the ends hanging even. Pinched this area of the ribbon together with the hat. Took everything off and glued the ribbon ends right where I want the flower to be. My location was just behind where the brim meets the hat. Over lapping the ends just a bit with the tails pointing up to where the loops of the bow will be. Then I made the loops, and glued these ends down with the remaining tails pointed downward and some what out to each side. Make sure you are happy with how your bow lays before gluing. (note: If you have double sided ribbon you can just fold the ribbon over to make loops, it your ribbon is only pretty on one side, it is a bit more difficult, but you can make loops without folding the ribbon.) Then I put the hat back on my head. Straightened the ribbon again in the mirror. Pinched up the ribbon and the hat on the opposite side of my head. Hold these two together and go glue just a dot. Repeat for the front and the back. Attaching the ribbon in just these four areas, allows the ribbon to adjust when you are putting the hat on. When the hat in not on you will notice some slack in the ribbon this is normal.

Now tie your flower on over the center of the bow.

 

Little Girl version, Round 5 of hat I only did every other increase so I ended with 45 stitches, Row 10 I did as half double crochets instead of double crochets, to make it a tiny bit shorter. On the brim I skipped row 4 and row 7. I decided to weave the ribbon through. Under one stitch, over three, then hot glued the ends as above behind the flower.

This little girl hat I used Caron Simply Soft Yarn, so even following the pattern as written the hat turns out somewhat smaller. I changed this one up a bit just to add some more colors, in thinner stripes. Row 6 I did as half double crochets in a different color, Row 7 & 8, again as half double crochets and back to original color. Row 9 Double Crochets again. I wanted the hat to fit a little more snug around her ears, so I decreased together every 9 & 10th stitch so I was back to 45 stitches on this last row. I decided to make the edging show up a little more, did it with a single strand only of a bright color and made the flower to match.

Here is Aleatra's hat, same as Bobbi's.

Butterfly Hat Pattern for sale to raise donations for Relay for Life

I have pattern sizes for hats Preemie to 24 months. To purchase a hat pattern please click on the following link Relay for Life or click on the Relay for Life button in the top right corner of this blog. Donate $5 to my dad's site in honor of my sister Leslie Schuldt. Then follow up with an email to me dana@schuldt.org and let me know you donated to purchase a pattern. Please be sure to email me with the same email address you used to make the donation with "BUTTERFLY HAT" in the subject line. After I confirm the donation I will email you a pdf file of the pattern. You can email me also with any questions you may have on the pattern.

Hat by pattern tester Marta

Photos on How to knit the Butterfly stitch click here.

To take a look at my other posts about the Butterfly hat click here. 

Butterfly Pattern Tester Photos

 

Hat by Tester Marcy

Hat by Tester RedStar

 

Hat by Tester Debbie

Hat by Tester Jackie

Hat by Tester Marta

I also wanted to send out a special Thank you To Marta for donating to our Relay for Life, raising money for the Hope to find a Cure, the reason I am designing this pattern in the first place. To donate you can click on the link in the upper right corner of my blog which will take you directly to the the Relay for Life website. Donating directly you will receive an emailed form so you can deduct from your taxes if you itemize and live in the USA anyway. If you donate $10 or more you are also purchasing a Luminaria which will Honor a loved one who has in the past or is battling cancer, or In Memory of a loved one who has lost their battle against cancer. You can enter their name in the Fundraising Honor Roll or in the message. Your loved ones name will go on a illuminated bag which will glow all night through the walk. Once I get this pattern ready, I will try my hand at selling it on the Ravelry site but I believe a percentage of the money will then go to paypal, or you can donate directly on the Relay for Life site.

If you donate as your way of purchasing this pattern please follow up using the same email address as you used to donate and email me at dana@schuldt.org. Once I confirm your donation I will email you a pdf file of the pattern. As we speak I believe I have preemie through 6 month size hat pattern ready.

 I would also like to share one more thing, Marta also had a cute idea to make the butterflies look... well more like butterflies.

She weaved in Red Heart Tiki decorative yarn, through each butterfly stitch and tied off on the inside behind each stitch. So cute! If you see this post Marta and have any tips or tricks please post a comment.

Thanks to all my wonderful testers I should have the pattern available soon.

Butterfly Knit Hat Pattern is almost ready

I've gotten most of the pattern testers replies back. I'm working on adjusting sizes for larger and smaller hats. I wanted to share a site I found extremely helpful to figure out sizes. This comes in real handy when you don't have a little one of your own the right size to test model.

Bev's Country Cottage

Bev lists head sizes by age in inches and centimeters, also give approximate height hats should be. If you scroll down on the pages she lists measurements for lots of other stuff too.

Butterfly Knit Hat

I designed and knit this cute Butterfly Hat for my darling little girl. First knit pattern I've designed and would like a few people to test my pattern and give me some feed back. The pattern fits approximately 6 months old infants. If I have enough interest I may work up patterns for other size as well.

Butterfly Hat – infant size 6 months
US size 10, 6mm 16” circle needle ~ gauge 15 stitches & 21 rows = 4”
unstretched 15” circumference x 5.5” height (edge naturally rolled)
I used Caron Simply Soft yarn, but any worsted weight yarn should work fine as long as it is a solid color so the decorative stitch will show up.

If you are interested in being a pattern tester for me. Please post in the comments as well as email at dana@schuldt.org and put "Butterfly Hat Tester" in the subject line. I will email the first 10 interested people a pdf file of the pattern. Please post in the comments if you are interested in a different size, and if the interest is high enough I will figure out a pattern for other sizes as well. You can email me for any questions or advice and I will try and get back to you as soon as possible. In exchange for this free pattern I ask that you have the hat completed in two weeks, followed by emailing me feed back and photos with your permission to post them on my blog. I would also appreciate your photos linked to the Ravelry page as well if you are a member.

Thanks and happy knitting!

As of 5-17-10 all test knitters are hard at work. Thanks everyone. I'll post pictures when I get them back. You can still post comments on other sizes of hats that you may be interested in, if this test knitting process goes well. Thanks for all the support and compliments I've received. Dana

5-30-11 some photos are in ~ click: Butterfly Hat Tester Photos

Basic Knit Infant Hat

Just a quick note before we get to the pattern. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am fund raising for Relay for Life, Hope to find a Cure for Cancer. I have a Butterfly Hat pattern I am selling just for this cause. Please check out the link in the upper right corner of my blog to read our story and donate if you can. Thanks!

Basic Knit Infant Hat ~ Size 3 months
Over all size with out stretching 13" circumference 5.5" high
US size 10, 6mm circular needle 16" ~ Gage 7 stitches = 2"
I used Red Heart Camouflage 0971
Using this large of a needle makes for a very stretchy, lighter hat for the spring and fall.

Cast on 48 stitches, place a stitch marker and join without twisting yarn.
Row 1 - 7: * k2, p2 * Repeat to end
Row 8 - 26: knit
Row 27: * k2tg, k6 * repeat to end (42 stitches)
(tip: I like to place a stitch marker before I begin each repeat, then I don't have to keep count for the remaining rows)
Row 28: * k2tg, k5 * repeat to end (36 stitches)
Row 29: * k2tg, k4 * repeat to end (30 stitches)
Row 30: * k2tg, k3 * repeat to end (24 stitches)
Row 31: * k2tg, k2 * repeat to end (18 stitches)
Row 32: * k2tg, k1 * repeat to end (12 stitches)

Cut yarn long enough to thread through remaining loops on on hook, pull tight and weave in ends.

Decreasing quickly with out a knit all row in between decreases makes the hat have a flatter top, a little more boyish looking I think.

Ok Here is my first attempt at a knitting chart - click on it to view larger

What I've been up too

 

Butterfly Hat for my beautiful little girl

Bunny Blanket Friend for a gift - free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

Camo infant hat also for a gift.

I've also hatched out 9 baby chicks in my incubator. I have some duck and guinea eggs that if all goes well will hatch out this week as well. I can't wait I've never hatched duck eggs before.

Easter Hat

My little girl keeps growing and growing, so it was time for a new hat. Yesterday I crochet this hat and added one of my knitted roses on the brim. She tested it out on her first stroller ride around the farm.

I started off looking on the web for a lacy type pattern. I found http://thedaintydaisyblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/shell-stitch-beanie.html . So I used the shell stitch pattern I wanted a tighter hat, not so stretchy so it just sits on her head rather than tight like a stocking hat. I used Caron Simply Soft Yarn and a Size G hook. I started off with a I think you call it a magic loop. Wrap the yarn twice around a few fingers, chain stitch through and around the two strands of yarn. Then I did 6 single crochet next to each other on the loop. Next pull the one loop and shortens the other loop. Pull it tight. Then pull the end of the yarn to tighten the second loop. I like starting this way because I always end up with a small hole in the center when I start making stitches in the first chain. Then I followed her pattern of increases. I went one row further since I was working tighter. I decided to add two rows of single crochets with out any increases before I started the shell stitch. Then I started the shell stitch pattern, followed pretty closely to Dainty Daisy's pattern. When I got to the bottom it says to do three rows of single crochet. I did two rows and then to add a brim I did a row of half double crochet. My next row again half double crochets but instead of a normal stitch, I did them around the post of the stitch. Doing this makes these stitches stand out to the side. For my final row I did two half double crochets in to each single stitch place. This gave it a nice wavy edge. To finish it off I added one of my knit rose buds which I just love.  With making all these changes in gauge and the pattern I'm pleasantly surprised it turned out to be just the size I was hoping for.

I'm thinking of adding little ear flaps, to help with the wind. But maybe I'll just do another hat.

Headband

I took the simple lacy look dishcloth pattern and used it as a headband. I used half double crochets for first and third row instead of double crochets to make it a little thinner. I also used a lot thinner yarn. I still used cotton but went down to a size 10 cotton thread and size F hook.

chain 61 loosely

Row 1: half double crochet in in chain 59 and all the way across. You end up with 60 stitches counting your turning chain. Depending on your gauge you may need more or less stitches, just make sure to keep an even number. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 2: *Skip one stitch and Double crochet into the next stitch. Double crochet back into the skipped stitch going behind the previous stitch (X stitch) * (repeat between *'s until one stitch left) One Double Crochet. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 3: Half Double Crochet to the end.

Hold both ends together forming the headband and slip stitch through the end stitches in all three rows. It works best to "split" the stitch rather than going in the space. You end up with a finer seam. Pull end through and weave in ends.

I tied on a flower I made over the seam, knotted the yarn but kept the ends long. The headband ended up being a little loose for the big flower. So I threaded the tail of the flower around an X stitch on each side of the seam. Gathered the headband up and tied the tail into a bow which is hidden behind the flower. This way I can let the gather out as my baby girl grows.

Feel free to post pictures of the items you made from my pattern and link back to my blog for the pattern. Please don't copy my patterns to your website or blog, please post a link back to mine. If you have any questions just drop me a note. And please let me know how my patterns work out for you. I love to see pictures. This pattern is my personal pattern and I do not give permission to sell anything you make from my pattern. It is for your personal use only.


Copyright 2011 Dana J White

SmoothFox's Petal Coasters

 

A few days ago I realized my blog was getting lots of traffic from

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/new_patterns.php

So I checked out the site and some of the other free online patterns and just loved this pattern designed by SmoothFox. So last night I whipped one up. The pattern is for a smaller size to be used as a coaster but says you can continue on to make it larger. I added one more row, which I thought would be great for yet again another dish cloth. You should see my kitchen drawer, not a single one alike. I don't know why but I just love hand made cotton dish cloths. I'll have to post one of my knitted ones soon.

http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/2011/02/smoothfoxs-petal-coasters-free-pattern.html

I followed the second set of directions for the dish cloth I made. The first two rounds laid smooth my third round puckered up on me a bit which looks great in person but when I tried to smooth it out for a photo I got a few over laps which don't look so great in the photo - but oh well.

Simple Lacy Look Dish Cloth

On August 5th 2011 I am again helping my dad with fundraising for Relay for Life, Hope for a Cure against Cancer. Any donations are greatly appreciated. To donate please click on the link in the upper right corner of my blog which will take you directly to the Relay for Life official site and our personal page. I am working on a butterfly hat pattern which I will be emailing a pdf file of the pattern for every donation if you email me at dana@schuldt.org as well to say you want the pattern and once I confirm the donation so please be sure to use the same email address when you donate as you do when you email me. Butterfly Knit Hat Pattern.

Ok back to Simply lacy Look Dish Cloth Pattern!

Homemade cotton dish cloths are my favorite. They are absorbent and textured great for cleaning dishes, washing off counter tops, and soft enough to be used as a facial wash cloth if you wish.






Yarn: 4 ply worsted weight 100% cotton
I use Peaches & Creme or Sugar and Cream Brands
Hook Size: J/10  6.00 mm
6 DC Stitches = 2” (gauge is not important, as any size will work)
Finished size 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”

Chain 32

Row 1: Double crochet in 4th chain from the hook (3 chains you skip will count as your first stitch) and all across, chain 3 and turn  (counting the turning chain you have 30 stitches across)

Row 2: DC in first 3 DC Spaces, *Skip 1 DC Space, DC in next DC Space, DC back into Skipped Space with your hook going behind previous stitch (forms an X)* Repeat from * until 4 DC spaces remain, DC to the end. (30 stitches) Chain 3 and turn

Up close look at the crochet X stitch

Row 3: DC across, Chain 3 and turn

Repeat Rows 2 & 3 seven times for a total of 17 rows

Finish off by weaving in ends

I think this pattern increased in size would make a great baby blanket done in any type of soft yarn cotton or acrylic.

This pattern is intended for your personal use. This is my personal pattern, permission is not given to sell the pattern, or the items you make.

Copyright 2011 – Dana J White

 

Feel free to post pictures of your finished items on the internet and link back to my blog for pattern details.