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Colour Block Boho Bag Crochet Pattern

August 20, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

Colour Block Boho Bag Crochet Pattern

We all have busy lives with a million places to be, and even more things to do. It’s hard to stay organized. But with the Colorblock Boho Bag, you can get everything done and look good while doing it.

This tote bag is spacious and flexible enough to hold books, your laptop, or a towel and some sunscreen. It could even hold a picnic for your day at the farm.

We made our Colorblock Boho Bag in a beautiful tricolor of Georgia Peach, Crimson and Sandshell, but you can make your bag in whatever colors you want!

Whether you’re dropping your kids off at school, picking up some things from the store, or going on a family vacation, this bag will carry everything you need and make you look stylish in the process!

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Hook(s) size: 5mm

Yarn weight: Worsted

Prefered type of yarn: 50% cotton 50% acrylic

Suggested yarn: Cascade Avalon: Color A: Crimson (04), Color B: Georgia Peach (25) Color C: Sandshell (05)

Yarn yardage Color A:110 yds ( 1.3 oz) Color B: 85 yds (1.8 oz) Color C: 175 yds (3.5 oz) Tools – scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker

Approx. finished dimensions: Width: 13.5”, Length (including handle) 27” Circumference: 27”

Gauge: 4”= 12 tr x 5 rows

Special notes:

Ch – chain, tr – treble crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), Sl/st – slip stitch, sc – single crochet

The pattern

Ch 4 counts as a stitch

Color A – Ch 3

Round 1: Tr 16 into the second ch from the hook. Sl/st into top of first tr. – 16 sts

Round 2: Ch 4. 2 tr into each st, sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 32 sts

Round 3: Ch 4. *2 tr into the next st, 1 tr into the following st; repeat from * to end. Sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 48 sts

Round 4: Ch 4.* 2 tr into the next st, 1 tr into each of the next 2 sts; repeat from * to end. Sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 64 sts

Round 5: Ch 4.* 2 tr into the next st, 1 tr into each of the next 3 sts; repeat from * to end. Sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 80 sts

Round 6: Ch 4.* 2 tr into the next st, 1 tr into each of the next 4 sts; repeat from * to end. Sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 96 sts

Cut yarn and tie off. Switch to color B.

Round 7-12: Ch 4, tr into each st. Sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 96 sts

Cut yarn and tie off. Switch to color C.

Round 13-18: Ch 4, tr into each st. Sl/st into the top of the ch 4 – 96 sts

Handle:

Ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Row 1: Ch 1. Sc into the ch 1 sp and into each of the next 4 sts. – 5 sts

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc into the ch 1 sp and each of the next 4 sts. – 5 sts

Repeat Row 2 until handle is about 25” long. Cut yarn and leave a long tail; stitch handle onto the opposite side of the bag. Attach yarn at the top of the bag and sc around handle and the space in between it. Cut yarn and repeat for the other side.

Sew in ends with a tapestry needle.

We hope you’re as excited as we are for you to make the Colorblock Boho Bag. You can take it anywhere with you and all your friends will be asking where you got such a stylish, practical bag. They’ll be begging you for a tote bag once they hear you made it! With so many friends wanting bags, you might feel overwhelmed…if you didn’t have the Colorblock Boho Bag to keep you organized, that is!

Easy DIY Tassel Earrings Crochet Pattern

August 18, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

Easy DIY Tassel Earrings Crochet Pattern

If you’ve ever been interested in making your own jewelry, these Crochet Tassel Earrings are the perfect project for you. Learning how to make earrings can be really rewarding, and puts you in control of your own style.

These earrings are so unique and will really stand out. If you’re looking to make a statement with your jewelry, you should give them a try.

And the Crochet Earrings are really easy to make. The pattern starts off using the magic circle, and explains how to make your own tassels. And you can customize the color to go with all your outfits.

It’s so easy, you can make multiple pairs of earrings for your family and friends in no time.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started. There’s no time to waste when it comes to these stylish tassel earrings.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Hook(s) size: 3.25mm

Yarn weight: Fine

Yarn Yardage: Circulo Anne Crochet Cotton. Color A: 8900 Black – 30 yds Color B: 8001 Snow – 30 yds

Tools – scissors, tapestry needle, 2 fish hook earrings

Approx. finished dimensions: Length 3”

This pattern is worked in the round, use a stitch marker to keep your place
Sc – single crochet, sl/st – slip stitch, st(s) – stitch(es)

The pattern:

Circle: Color A

Create a magic circle, sc 10 times into the center. Pull yarn tail to close the circle.

Round 1: Place 2 sc into each stitch around. Sl/st into the beginning ch, cut yarn but do not tie off (you will be using this loop to attach the tassel) – 20 sts

Tassel: Color B

Wrap yarn around your 4 fingers 10 times. Cut a piece of yarn that is twice the length as your tassels; put it through the loop at the top and tie a double knot. With the wrong side facing down on your circle, tie the string from the top of the tassel onto the loop from the sl/st. Pull the sl/st tight and weave through the back of the circle. Cut another piece of yarn and double knot at the top of your tassel making sure you include the strings that were tied onto the sl/st.

To attach the hook, use pliers to open up the ring and secure it in the top center of the earring.

Killer accessories can take your style to new heights. And with these earrings in your jewelry arsenal, everyone will be asking for pointers. Luckily, you can tell them about this pattern so they can take their style into their own hands too. You might even make some new friends in the process.

23 Free and Simple Crochet Potholder and Hot Pad Patterns

August 17, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

It’s about to be the holiday season, where our loved ones gather in the kitchen to prepare delicious meals and spend time together.

If you’re looking for something to put you in the holiday spirit or you just want to show someone you love how much you appreciate their efforts…these 23 Free and Simple Crochet Potholder Patterns will help you out.

These Crochet Potholders are so cute and creative. There’s one for every occasion. These are not your standard potholders. They’re made in silly shapes and bold colors, and add an element of fun to cooking. These potholders are sure to get a smile from everyone in your family.

Simple Granny Square Potholder

This is a super detailed tutorial with step by step photos on how to make a straight granny square, join them as you go and make a border around it to get a simple granny square potholder.

Via Knitpurlhook

Crochet Bobble Heart Potholder

Learn how to make the bobble heart potholder, make one for your mom, your bestie, your grandma, and goddammit, dogs need potholders too! Use this as a trivet and the puffy bobbles will help to keep the heat from a hot pan away from your table.

Via You Should Craft

Stitch Perfect Potholders

I love the simple and classic design of these pot holders. And best of all … did you know you can even use them in between your nonstick pots and pans to protect them from getting scratched up?!

Via Petals to Picots

Vintage Inspired Crochet Potholder

This is the perfect size potholder. Nine of these little granny squares make up the size of your regular potholder that you might have in your kitchen right now!

Via Mama In A Stitch

Decorative Crochet Potholders

These beautiful potholders are the perfect beginner pattern for a quick and fun project to show off your crochet skills. They are both decorative and functional and make a beautiful gift for anyone on your list this holiday season.

Via LeeLee Knits

Dutch Skies Potholder

These are named the ‘Dutch skies potholders’, as they resemble the sometimes clouded, grey stormy and bright blue sky in the Netherlands.

Via Haakmaarraak

Urban Kitchen Potholder

You can’t imagine how easy the wave pattern is. The diagonal effect is achieved not through increases and decreases but by folding your potholder in a specific way.

Via Crochet Dreamz

Little Gobbler Decorative PotHolder

The quintessential feathers combined with bright fall colors will compliment the rest of your Thanksgiving decorations, and if you want to turn it into a potholder, you can double up on the thickness and use cotton yarn.

Via Pink Mambo

(Not Your) Mum’s Hotpad

Spark your creativity with a floral-themed, (Not Your) Mum’s Hotpad or potholder. Petal crochet patterns form concentric circles that resemble a chrysanthemum flower, a beautiful addition to your kitchen accessories!

Via Sew Take A Hike

Milk & Cookies Hotpad

This woven hotpad adds a perfect touch of charm to any kitchen. Make it for your own home, or pair this crochet pattern with a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies for the perfect hostess gift.

Via All Free Crochet

Afghan Stitch Kitchen Mat

The Afghan Stitch Kitchen Mat can be used for so many different things in the kitchen. You can use it as a large potholder, or you can simply keep it on your kitchen counter to help dry dishes.

Via Petals to Picots

Crochet Hot Pad

Make them in various colors or have a theme for birthdays, Easter and so on. Whatever

you use them for I hope you enjoy crocheting them.

Via Crochet N Create

Thermal Stitch Crochet Hot Pad

I am sure anyone would appreciate a handmade crocheted potholder as a present. This thermal stitch hot pad sure is very easy to create and you can make as many as you like for yourself or even as gifts.

Via Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

My Favorite Potholder

This is easy to crochet and requires no assembly. You crochet both layers simultaneously to produce a double thick potholder. A great gift idea – or an easy way to add some color to your kitchen. You can use this as a potholder, a trivet or a hot pad! This is a very versatile pattern.

Via Oombawka Design Crochet

Love Wiggles Trivet

This super 3D crochet pattern is perfect as a table protector under hot dishes during romantic (or not so romantic) meals – but it’s important that it be made with cotton so it doesn’t melt!

Via Moogly

Flower Burst Potholder

Make this bold Flower Burst Potholder & matching mesh dishcloths. Can be converted into placemats; doilies or a stunning table centerpiece! Perfect for gift giving.

Via Creative Crochet Workshop

Crochet Coffee Mug Potholder

This coffee cup is pretty simple to make with some basic shaping at the bottom of the mug for a few rows. If you squint, you technically see a rectangle with a partially rounded bottom to the cup. It’s easy to do.

Via The Crochet Crowd

Crochet Cactus Potholders

Cacti are happy, bright, summery, and fun – so Crochet Cactus Potholders are perfect for your kitchen! These thick squishy crocheted hot pads make great trivets too – or you can sew a couple of tall ones together to make an oven mitt!

Via Moogly

Blue Jean Rhapsody Crochet Hot Pad

The double thickness of the hot pad makes it so thick and squishy– can’t imagine ever wanting another one!

Via Kirsten Holloway Designs

Crochet Granny Hexagon Potholder

These beginner-friendly crochet granny hexagon potholders are super easy and fun to make. As you can see you have more freedom to play with colors.

Via Crochet For You

Hint of Spring Potholder

The potholder is double layered so the back peeks through the grey and cream and to me it sums up the anticipation of spring.

Via Lulu Loves

Crocheted T-Shirt Potholder

Grab your jumbo, Amour hook and get ready to think outside the yarn-box, because today kids, we’re crocheting with clothing.

Via Vickie Howell

Tutti Frutti Potholder

Boring potholders begone! With these bang-on-trend tutti-frutti beauties, you’ll never look at a plain old potholder in the same way again.

Via Tutsplus

Whether you make the crochet cactus potholder for a summer barbeque or the crochet coffee mug potholder for a Sunday brunch, your family will have a great time. Cooking can be a family activity when you all gather around this season. Just be prepared…your family might fight over who gets to use the potholder first!

For more crochet potholder patterns and other useful crochet projects, check out these pattern books on Amazon! Crochet for the Kitchen: Over 50 Patterns for Placemats, Potholders, Hand Towels, and Dishcloths Using Crochet and Tunisian Crochet Techniques, Crochet Potholders & Dishcloths, 35+ Potholders to Crochet: Step-by-Step Patterns for Unique Kitchen Essentials-From Classic and Practical to Playful and Pretty

Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

Chevron Wristlet Clutch Bag Crochet Pattern

Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

July 27, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

This is not your momma’s beach bag. Well, it is. But you’ll want one for yourself as well once you see how easy it is to make and how many different uses there are for it. The Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern is one that you can use again and again.

Ditch those ugly bags you take with you to the grocery store and use this one instead. Your apples and bananas have never looked cuter nestled in this adorable bag. We love taking it with us on errands or to the beach.

It’s stretchy so you can work with objects of any shape and size, and they’ll fit right into the bag. Tie it all together with a string of the same color as the body of the bag, or get funky with it and choose a contrasting color.

The PDF version of this pattern has answers to all the questions you could possibly have about this bag – and more than that. You’ll be able to master the stitches, use a magic ring, tie it all together, and have a great bag ready to go.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:
Yarn to use: Cascade Avalon – approx 3 skeins total (525 yrds) Base colour: 31 Dragonfly – approx 3 skeins
5mm hook
Scissors

Abbreviations:
CH – Chain
HDC – Half Double Crochet
SC – single Crochet

Instructions:

(CH 2 does not count as HDC)

Step 1: Magic ring

Round 1: Chain 2, 16 HDC inside of the magic ring, Connect to top of chain 2

Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC in each HDC around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 3: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of
CH 2

Round 4: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 2 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 5: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1HDC in next 3 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 6: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 4 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 7: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 5 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 8: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 6 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 9: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 7 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 10: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 8 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 11: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 9 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 12: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 10 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 13: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 11 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 14: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 12 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 15: CH 2, (For this Round only: Crochet in the back hoop of each HDC) HDC around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 16-18: CH 2, HDC around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 19: CH 1, SC in same stitch, *CH 2, Skip 2 stitches, SC in next stitch, repeat from * Around and Slip stitch into first SC

*Now working in continuous rounds*

for Rounds 20-46: Slip stitch into first CH 2 Space, SC in same space, *CH 2, Skip 2 stitches, SC in next CH 2 space, repeat from * Around Slip stitch into first SC of Round 46

*Working in single rounds*

Round 47-49: Slip stitch into first CH 2 space. CH 2, 2 HDC in same space. * 3 HDC in next CH 2 space, repeat from * around, Join into the top of CH 2.

Slip stitch into the space between the first two groups of 3 HDC, do 3 HDC into the center HDC of the next group of 3 HDC. *Slip stitch into the next space. 3 HDC into the next center HDC, Repeat from * around. Join to first slip stitch.

Finish off and weave in ends

Cut about 25 4 foot strands of yarn and braid together to make a drawstring. Weave through round 48 and tie together. When making my drawstring I ran out of sport weight yarn. So I added some pretty green cotton yarn to make my braid fatter. I actually wish I would have made it a little fatter and shorter to make it easier to carry. Make the length and width that you feel most comfortable with.

Where will you wear your bag? We want to know what kind of adventures you’re going on. The Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern is one to be shared, and we’re asking that’s just what you do.

If you took it on some place exciting – or maybe even just to the park on a picnic – snap a pic and share it with us. Then move on to your next crocheting project, because once you’ve been bitten by the DIY bug, we know just how hard it is to stop.

Chevron Wristlet Clutch Bag Crochet Pattern

July 15, 2018 By Corina 3 Comments

Chevron Wristlet Clutch Bag Crochet Pattern

Chevron is the most classic pattern out there. And when you’re looking for a clutch to carry around with you wherever you go, classic takes the cake. It matches with everything and gives a cool touch to any outfit.

We chose a black and white yarn because of the timeless look. You can opt for any two colors you like. Make them complementary and subtle, or choose two primary colors that pop. Whatever way you choose to go, you really can’t go wrong. We got our yarn from Maker Drop to support local business owners.

You can finish making this clutch in just a few short hours. It might seem hard to even wait that long before you’re able to use it – so, get started right away! You can choose to add a metal popper to your clutch, or just use the handle. You’ll be ready to go in no time.

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

Supplies:

1 skien Berroco Pima 100 DK weight cotton yarn, Magnolia

2 skiens Berroco Pima 100 DK weight cotton yarn, Black Eyed Susan

G (US) / 4 mm hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Sc: single crochet

St: stitch

Sk: skip

Sc3tog: single crochet 3 together, decreasing stitch

Ch 74

Row 1: sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. Make 3 more sc, then sk 3 st. *Sc into the next 4 st, then 3 sc into the next st. Sc in the next 4, sk 3 st* Sc into the next 2 st, 3 sc into the last st. Ch 1 and turn

Row 2: Sc into the first 4 st, sk 2, *sc in the next 4 st, 3 sc in the next st, sc in next 4 st, sk 2*

Row 3 & 4: Repeat row 2 in contrasting color

Rows 5-66: Continue repeating row 2 changing colors every two rows. The last two rows will be black, as will all the remaining rows.

Row 67: Sc into the first 4 st, sc3tog, *9 sc, sc3tog*

Rows 68-88: Sc across

Fold the right sides of the work so they face each other, with the chevron patterns even with each other. Leave the solid black portion above the rest, and whip stitch the chevron portion together. Turn right side out, then attach handle in the center of the flap.

Handle

Ch 31, sc into the second ch from hook and across.

Rows 1-5: Sc across

Leave a long enough tail on each end to sew centered on flap of bag.

Where’d your clutch come in a clutch? We want to see pictures of how your new trendy bag looked as you carried it around town.

These bags are also great to give away as gifts, so once you’re finished making yours, you can start on another. It’s cool to match with your friends.