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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.

24 How to Crochet a Beanie for Teens Tutorials

July 6, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

Hats, glorious hats. We really love hats. They keep your head warm. They make you look cute. And they’re super fun and easy to make.

We’ve got shell patterned hats. We’ve got camo hats. We’ve got fun, slouchy beanies. Any type of beanie that you would want, we’ve got it for you to choose from. We even have a BB-8 hat.

There’s no way the teen or kid in your life won’t love the hat you pick out for them. It’s even more special when you’ve made it yourself.

You’ll probably want to make one of these hats for yourself, too. You can match with whoever you’re making the hat for. Get ready to get your head in the game.

Simple Double Brim Hat

The simple double brim hat is – as it says – very simple: it’s entirely made of single crochet stitches which makes it a great project for beginners as well. The pattern works up quite fast because the hat is made with a big crochet hook. The hat keeps your ears double warm and looks great when using another color on the inside.

Via Wilma Westenberg

Plaid Slouchy Hat

This hat is almost ALL dc stitches (yay!) and works up pretty quickly. The color changes can slow you down a bit, but this hat was made in just a couple hours.

Via Whistle & Ivy

Modern Ikat Hat

This hat uses a design tool that lets you graph your own patterns like this lovely geometric pattern.

Via Sweet Beverly B

Shiplap Slouch

This hat is so named for its color and the lines that go around it. If you are into watching house remodeling shows – you’d understand!

Via Little Monkeys Crochet

Greene Pom Pom Hat

You’ll love the texture of this hat. Before you attach the pom pom, you can choose which side of the hat you want to use (it is completely reversible at this stage). Here three colors were used to achieve a color block look but this hat would be really beautiful in a solid color as well.

Via Skein and Hook

Super Quick Fair Isle Beanie

Fair isle crochet involves creating colored designs and shapes in the background of your project. It’s a very savvy crochet technique to learn because you work behind the background to create the shapes vs casting on and off. The motifs incorporated into the background are simple yet unique.

Via Ideal Me

Swirl Hat

This hat is available in three sizes! I’ve also added a crochet flower with a button for those who prefer a little embellishment.

Via Rescued Paw Designs

Primrose Stitch Hat

Get ready for nothing but compliments when you dive into this pattern. This hat takes the cuteness factor to the next level. Take it to the mountains and play in the snow in style, or just snuggle up on a chilly day.

Via Cream of the Crop Crochet

Faux Mistake Rib Watchman’s Cap

Here’s how to crochet a hat that both looks like a mistake rib watchman’s cap AND has the stretch of one. The solution was to crochet the hat in rows from the brim to the crown, combining stitches of different heights and working in the back loop.

Via Underground Crafter

Shell V Shell Crochet Slouch

This Shell V Shell Crochet Slouch is a very easy pattern to follow and the name of this slouch explains everything. The combination of shell and v stitch makes the body of the hat and give it a great openwork texture.

Via Crochet For You

Bobble Beanie

Do you love crocheting bobbles? The texture it gives to hats, blankets, and just about anything else is fun and adds great visual interest.

Via Daisy Cottage Designs

Puff Stitch Slouch

Puff stitches are used to add texture and it’s made slouchy because there is so much variation in head sizes.

Via Underground Crafter

Thystle

Combining simple single and treble crochet stitches create an interesting textured fabric similar to the puff stitch, without all the extra work.

Via Noowul

Cabled Messy Bun Hat

The Cabled Messy Bun Hat is a great project that is fun for all skill levels. If you’ve never crocheted cables before, there are several video tutorials included to help you successfully crochet this hat!

Via A Crocheted Simplicity

Ice Queen Cap

Work up this Ice Queen Cap just in time for the cold winter months. Using just one ball of traditional worsted weight yarn in any yarn color of your choice, this crochet hat pattern is the perfect winter accessory.

Via All Free Crochet

Lovebot Robot Hat

You can make it a regular robot just by making the heart button eyes circles or make it with heart eyes as a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day! Color options for this hat are endless.

Via Repeat Crafter Me

Woven Stitch Hat

Warmth – Don’t let the small holes in the stitch pattern fool you, this hat is cozy warm!

Via Bhooked Crochet

Star Wars Inspired BB-8 Hat

This crochet hat pattern perfectly captures the fun, spunky character who stole hearts in The Force Awakens, and it is complete with that iconic orange-and-white color scheme.

Via All Crafts Channel

Camo Crochet Hat

Great for boys and men of all ages, this crochet hat pattern is easy to work up. Whether your man or little boy wants to blend in or just needs a warm hat for the cold weather, you’ve found the right pattern to make.

Via All Free Crochet

Unicorn Crochet Hat

Release your inner unicorn by rocking this easy crochet hat. The Magical Unicorn Crochet Hat has everything you could want from a crochet hat pattern: rainbow yarn, earflaps, and a horn that lets you turn into a mythical creature.

Via Repeat Crafter Me

Ivory Ocean Beanie

This beanie is perfect for almost any time of year, and would make a wonderful present for a daughter, granddaughter or dear friend as it can be whipped up in an evening!

Via Hopeful Honey

Carlyle Slouch Hat

Do you love the idea of color-blocking? It’s such a modern twist on the classic stripes, and there aren’t nearly as many ends to weave in at the end.

Via Little Monkeys Crochet

Side Bow Beanie

This is definitely a crochet beanie pattern like none you’ve seen before. With both an adorable and a unique way to wear it, you’ll have a lot of fun with this.

Via Elk Studio Handcrafted Crochet Designs

Urban Broomstick Lace Slouchy

Wow your friends with a stunning new hat this fall. The Urban Broomstick Lace Slouchy hat is sure to turn some heads.

Via Bhooked Crochet

Where’d you wear your new hat? In the snow? On a chilly night? Just out and about, wanting to look cute in your beanie? Take a picture while you’re out on the town, and share it with us.

The hats we picked out are easy to make, so you might want to choose more than just one of these. Don’t be afraid to get a little crazy with it.

If you’re still itching to crochet a few more hats there is a wide array of projects you can dive into in these crochet pattern books! Crochet Boutique: 30 Simple, Stylish Hats, Bags & Accessories, Blooming Crochet Hats: 10 Crochet Designs with 10 Mix-and-Match Accents, Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats & Cool Caps

Newborn – Double Knot Beanie Crochet Pattern

Headphone Beanie for Children

Sweetheart Cowl Crochet Pattern

April 27, 2018 By Corina 1 Comment

Sweetheart Cowl Crochet Pattern

The most important accessory is a smile, but after that, it’s all up to you. This sweetheart cowl is bound to become one of your go-to accessories on colder days.

You’ll love the whimsical pattern almost as much as how easy it is to follow. This pattern is worked in the round, so brush up on those skills before you begin.

With a pattern this cute an unique, you’ll want to ditch your plain old scarves every time you see it hanging in your closet. You can choose to crochet with whatever color fits that outfit you have in mind. We’re envisioning how great it would look paired with some knee-high boots and layered under a winter coat.

While this design will have you wishing for chilly days, this cowl is also light enough to wear in warmer weather. Using bright colors can add a touch of spring to your everyday outfits. You might even want to make two, so you can rotate your wardrobe accordingly.

Grab your crochet hook and get ready to dress to impress.

Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable worsted weight yarn (3.5 oz/270 yds): 1 skein #3965, Candied

Materials: US Size J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook, yarn, needle, scissors

Difficulty: Easy

Size: One size fits most teens and adults.

Gauge: Not critical for this project.

Special Stitch:
Picot = Ch 5, sl st into 5th ch from hook

Notes:
Do not turn your work.
This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Round 1 is both the foundation ch and edging.

Instructions:

Round 1: *Picot, ch 5; repeat from * around 22 times, sl st through center of 1st Picot to form loop — 22 Picots, 22 ch-5 spaces.

Round 2: Ch 10 (counts as dc, ch 8), *dc in next Picot, ch 8; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch-10 — 22 dc, 22 ch-8 spaces.

Round 3: Working in 1st ch-8 space, [sl st, ch 1] twice, sl st, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-8 space, ch 2; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to top of ch-2 to join—66 dc, 22 ch-2 spaces.

Round 4: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to top of ch-2 to join — 66 dc, 22 ch-2 spaces.

Rounds 5–25: Repeat Round 4.

Finishing: Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Now that you’ve made your sweetheart cowl, we want to see what you’ve got. Send us over a picture before you flaunt your work out in public. Once you’ve done that, browse for your next project. Since we know you’ve got a little taste for whimsy, might we suggest one of these circle vests?

Retro Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

April 17, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

Retro Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern

This fun yellow hat will be sure to brighten up any gloomy day – even though you can choose whichever color you’d like. People won’t be able to help but ask you where you go your cheerful headpiece from.

In this easy to intermediate pattern, you’ll begin by creating the band. Next, you’ll work your way up to making the rest of the hat and finally add whatever button you may choose.

For yarn, we chose merino wool because it’s warm, soft, and breathable. It doesn’t have any of that itchy and scratchy feeling you might associate with wool.

Wear this versatile messy bun hat on a trip to the mountains or outside on a chilly morning walk. You might want to wear it everywhere, actually, and the good news is you don’t have to stop at making one.

So grab your yarn and let’s get started. Time to add some cheer to the world, one stitch at a time.

Pattern Title: Retro Messy Bun Hat

Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate

Materials:

Hook(s) size: k/10.5 – 6.5mm

Yarn weight: Size 5 bulky weight yarn

Preferred type of yarn: Merino Wool

Yarn Yardage: Color A – approx 85 yds, Color B – approx 85 yds

Tools – scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker, 1.5” button

Approx. finished dimensions: 3” diameter opening, 19” circumference at the band, 20” circumference at the crown, 7.5” in length

Gauge (if necessary): 4”= 10 sc, 11 rows

Pattern details:

Special notes (anything important that should be added):

Ch – chain, sc – single crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), yoh – yarn over hook, sl/st – slip stitch
In round 1 of the beanie portion randomly place the 50 sc around the top as evenly spaced as you can.
The beanie portion is worked in the round
You will be working with 2 colors of yarn starting in round 3 of the beanie portion. I find it easiest to attach the second color by leaving a long tail and crocheting over it with the first color. I carry my second color of yarn on top of the previous row of stitches.

The pattern:

The band – Color A

Chain 10

Round 1 – sc into the second ch from hook and in each st across – 9sts

Round 2 to 28 – ch 1, turn, sc in each st across – 9sts

Fold ¾ of the way, leaving 4 rows hanging out at the end. This part will be our flap where we place the button, sl/st into the 4th row from the end and down remaining 8 sts. Tie off yarn and break.

Beanie Portion – Color B

Round 1 – attach color B, sc 50 sts around – 50 sts

Round 2 – sc in each st around – 50 sts

Attach color A, you will be carrying it throughout the pattern

Round 3 -* Using color B, sc in the next st, in the following st pull through color A, yoh with color B to complete the st; repeat from * to end of round – 50 sts

Round 4-5 – Using color B, sc in each st around – 50 sts

Round 6 – repeat round 3

Round 7-8 – repeat round 4-5

Round 9 – repeat round 3

Round 10-11 – repeat round 4-5

Round 12 – repeat round 3

Finishing

After round 12, sl/st into the next st; tie off and cut both yarn strings but leave a tail of color B approx 45”. Turn hat inside out and work a running st in and out of each loop at the top. Pull string to tighten until there is an approx 3” hole at the top. Tie off yarn to secure hole.

Turn hat right side out, using the tail of the yarn still, sc in approx every second st all around. Tie off yarn, sew in ends and add a button to secure flap.

You’ll definitely fight against the cold by feeling all warm and fuzzy from the compliments you’re bound to receive on this hat. Once you’ve got your hat finished, you can continue the cozy train by choosing a scarf to make. If you’ve got a beautiful end result – and of course you do – show it off! We’d love to see it.