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Child Size Fox Hat – free crochet pattern

October 19, 2014 By stitch11 Leave a Comment

If you haven't already made the Fox Tail, you must check the Fox Tail Tutorial out right away! I used the same pet brush to fluff this basic medium weight beanie! You do not have to fluff the beanie you make, it looked beautiful with clean stitches- My daughter is just asking for a fluffy type of fox costume. As much as I would love to make every piece of her costume with super fluffy yarn… it just isn't practical for me at the moment. Basic medium weight yarn is much easier to buy in the colors I need.
There will be more pieces to my daughters costume. If you want to make sure you never miss a post, make sure you subscribe! You can find the option to subscribe on the right side of this site. Thanks!!

Also check out the matching Fingerless Glove pattern!

How To Crochet a Child Size Fox Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

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Grumpy Bear – Free Crochet Pattern

October 6, 2014 By stitch11 19 Comments

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Some of you may already know how much my daughter loves Care bears. A few months ago I made her the “Backpack to Care-A-Lot“. Ever since then, she has been begging me to make her a Grumpy Bear. Mr Grumpy has been pushed back on my list for too long! Finally, my most reliable customer came to me requesting one! Of course this made my daughter happy because I would have to make a few of them during the pattern writing process. 😀 I hope you love this free Grumpy Care bear pattern as much as we do!!

If you enjoy crocheting toys for the little people in your life, check out these incredibly cute stuffies in the Crochet Anything with Hexagons class.

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Lean on Me – Free Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern

September 24, 2014 By stitch11 13 Comments

This pattern features a new and fun technique to crochet a scarf, and it's a great way to learn something new! Pick your favorite yarn color and stitch away with the free pattern below, or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here!

Lean On Me - Free Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern by Stitch11

The crochet cowl is the type of pattern that can be designed for warm weather or cold. In this case, you can go either way.

I was playing around with some crochet stitches the other night when I discovered a fun and simple way to make this beautiful scarf. The reason I just *had* to write it out was that I wanted to make sure I remember how to make the leaning rows. Just a simple stitch placement and it all falls into place!

Check out some of the other stitches that you can customize this pattern with in my Crochet Library. I have 45 of the best crochet stitches in this collection and you can check them out and learn them all here for free for 2 days!

Generally, when you crochet a cowl, it's either made in the round or as a rectangle and seamed together – this pattern is the latter of those options. If you enjoy crocheting simple shapes like rectangles, you may want to check out my Crochet Anything with Rectangles class where you'll take the basic shape you already have down pat and turn it into useful, practical, and beautifully professional projects.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Hook: US size J/10 (6mm) crochet hook

Yarn: 224 yds worsted weight yarn

Notions:
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Size:
Circumference: 48 inches

Gauge:
Gauge is not critical

Pattern uses US crochet terms.

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ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
ch	Chain
dc	Double crochet
st(s)	Stitch(es)
yo	Yarn over

Special Stitch:
3-double crochet cluster (3-dc cl): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or space.

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 27, V-st into the 4th ch from the hook (skipped chs count as dc and ch 1), *skip 2 chs. V-st into next ch, repeat from * six more times, skip 1 ch. dc into last ch. 7 V-sts

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc and ch 1), turn, 3-dc cl into ch space of first V-st, *ch 2, 3-dc-cl into ch space of next V-st, repeat from * six more times, ch 1, dc into 2nd ch of beginning ch 3. 6 3-dc cl

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, *V-st into ch before next 3-dc cl (see photo below for guidance), repeat from * seven more times, ch 1, dc into 2nd ch of beginning ch 3.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length. I made mine 4 feet long and had yarn to spare.

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using needle and tail, sew both ends together.

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So, how many of these do you plan on making? One in every color?

If you enjoyed this pattern, crochet out some of my other crochet project patterns on my blog:

Stitch11 Rose and Headband Pattern

September 10, 2014 By stitch11 4 Comments

Have your first mommy-baby twinning moment with these headbands! The beauty (aside from the cute rose at top) of it, is it's perfect for anyone. The size is easily adjustable, and would look adorable on long hairs, short ones, curly, straight, all of them! The free pattern's below for you to use, or get the ad-free printable PDF patterns here.

Stitch11 Rose and Headband - Free Crochet Pattern

I recently started wearing crochet headbands when I would try to pull off the “Elsa Braid”. Without one, my hair on one side would slowly fall down. It didn't take long before my daughter started begging me to make her headbands also.

Crochet headband sizes can be a little tricky so if you do not know what the measurements are for the person you will be making the headband, check out >>>this<<< chart. It's by far my favorite! You can also try this crochet headband pattern out with different yarns and hook sizes too to get just the right feel and fit.

By the way, if you enjoy crocheting projects for the little ones in your life, If you enjoy crocheting toys for the little people in your life, check out these incredibly cute stuffies in the Crochet Anything with Hexagons class.

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Minnie Mouse in Preschool

August 20, 2014 By stitch11 35 Comments

This Minnie Mouse Hat Crochet Pattern is perfect for little ones who are big fans of Miss Minnie Mouse. Fits kids aged 3-5. #crochet #crochetlove #crochethat #crochetaddict #crochetpattern #crochetinspiration #ilovecrochet #crochetgifts #crochet365 #addictedtocrochet #yarnaddict #yarnlove

This Minnie Mouse Hat Crochet Pattern is perfect for little ones who are big fans of Miss Minnie Mouse.

When I was first learning how to crochet, a local mom came to me while shopping in the baby food aisle at Walmart. She told me she LOVED my daughter's hat (first and the only thing I had made at the time) She offered me 20 dollars to make her daughter a hat too! I was so shocked and excited!

Now 2.5 years later, she has come back! She wanted to know if I could make her daughter a Minnie Mouse hat. How exciting is this? We will both get to see how far I have come since that first sale. And… not to mention the fact that she came back in the first place 😉 I told her I felt sorry for all the people who paid me for hats when I was first learning to crochet. She was quick to tell me they still love and admire the hat, but that her beautiful daughter has simply outgrown it. So here we go!

This pattern is designed for 3-5 year olds.

Minnie Mouse Hat Crochet Pattern

Supplies
I/9 – 5.5 mm crochet hook
black med-worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn)
Yarn needle
You will also need…
#5 Pink Bulky Weight Yarn and a 6.5 mm crochet hook for the bow

Stitches Used
Magic Circle
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
HDC- Half Double Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
FPSC – Front Post Single Crochet

You will also be using these stitches when making the bow
DC- Double Crochet
HDC-2-TOG
DC-2-TOG

The Beanie (Fits 3-5-year-olds)

You will be working in continuous rounds.

Round 1: Magic Circle. 10 HDC in the magic circle. (10)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each of the next 10 stitches. (20)
Round 3: **2 HDC into the next stitch. HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** 9 more times. (30)
Round 4: **2 HDC into the next stitch. HDC into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from ** 9 more times. (40)
Round 5: **2 HDC into the next stitch. HDC into the next 3 stitches. Repeat from ** 9 more times. (50)
Round 6: 1 HDC into each of the next 50 stitches. (50)
Round 7: 2 HDC into the next stitch. 1 HDC into the next 5 stitches. Repeat from ** 7 more times. HDC into each of the next two stitches. (58)
Rounds 8-13: 1 HDC into each of the next 58 stitches. (58)
Round 14: 1 HDC into each of the next 56 stitches. SC into the next stitch. Slip stitch into the next stitch. (58)
Rounds 15-19: CH 1, HDC into same stitch. FPDC over next stitch. ** HDC into next stitch. FPDC over next stitch. Repeat from ** around. Join to first HDC. (58)
Round 20: CH 1, FPSC into each stitch around. Join to first FPSC. (58)

Finish off and weave in your ends.

Ears

Round 1: Magic Circle. CH 1. 6 HDC into the magic circle. Do NOT join. Pull ring tight.(6)
Round 2: CH 1, turn. 2 HDC into each stitch across. (12)
Round 3: CH 1, turn. 2 HDC into the first stitch. 1 HDC into the next stitch. **2 HDC into the next stitch. 1 HDC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** across. (18)
Round 4: CH 1, turn. SC into next 4 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch. HDC into next 3 stitches. 2 HDC into each of the next two stitches. HDC into next 3 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch. SC into next 4 stitches. (22)
Round 5: CH 1, turn. SC into next 6 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch. HDC into next 3 stitches. 2 HDC into each of the next two stitches. HDC into next 3 stitches. 2 SC into the next stitch. SC into next 6 stitches. (26)
Round 6: CH 1, turn. SC into next 8 stitches. HDC into next stitch. 2 HDC into the next stitch. HDC into each of the next 6 stitches. 2 HDC into the next stitch. HDC into the next stitch. SC into next 8 stitches. (26)

Finish off and repeat for a total of 4 ears.

Layer 2 ears together and join from one side to the other with the slip stitch. No need to join the bottom, you will do that when attaching it. This will make it a thicker and stronger ear. Attach the ear to the hat and repeat for the other ear. I attached my ears across rounds 2-9.

Now all you need to do is make your Minnie Mouse Bow and attach it in front of your ears.
When I attached my bow, I used black yarn and not only attached the bottom center to the hat, but I also attached it to the ears a little bit.

Crochet Butterfly – Free Crochet Pattern (linked)

August 9, 2014 By stitch11 4 Comments

My sister Miranda, from The Yarn Box, just bought a beautiful new home. In the excitement of transforming their new home, my niece's decided to decorate their rooms in butterflies.

I searched the web until I found the perfect crochet butterfly pattern for making into bunting. But after I finished crocheting the butterflies…I fell in love with them just the way they are.

Get the free crochet pattern HERE 🙂

Double The Fun – Double The Flop Hat

August 5, 2014 By stitch11 13 Comments

Late Sunday night, I had an idea for a new way to make a double pom pom beanie. I stayed up til early morning writing out my idea so I wouldn't forget. Last night I finally had the chance to test it out! My daughter loves it! She requested I use a bunch of different pinks for the pom poms… she even picked out what pinks in my scrap yarn bin. Although I call this free pattern the “Double The Fun – Double The Flop” It could VERY easily be turned into a puppy hat. The flaps are PERFECT for puppy ears. My daughter calls this new hat her “Pink Poodle Hat” 😀 This free pattern is available in Adult, Child, and Toddler sizes. Have fun!!

Supplies
Bulky 5 (I used Lion Brand Tweed Stripes) I also used a bunch of random pink yarns for the pom poms… my daughters request 🙂
K/101/2 – 6.5 MM Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

Stitches Used
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FSC – Foundation Single Crochet
FPSC – Front Post Single Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

Sizes
Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult)

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Cat Nap Hat

August 2, 2014 By stitch11 1 Comment

This fun cat lover crochet hat is designed to have a warm, stretchy & snug fit around the ears. The hat (in sizes adult, child, and toddler) is great for all seasons and all reasons!

Supplies
Med/Worsted Weight Yarn (I used black I Love This Yarn and pink Red Heart Super Saver)
I/9- 5.5 MM Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

Stitches Used
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
FSC – Foundation Single Crochet
FPSC – Front Post Single Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

Sizes
Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult)

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How to Crochet a Belt

July 25, 2014 By stitch11 7 Comments

Okay, so yesterday I bought myself a new dress. I tried it on in the dressing room and fell in love. But when I got home it was a different story… I realized the dress was actually a bit big on me and the tiny braided belt that came with it wasn't really helping. Before I cried, I decided to have a go at crocheting a belt! I am so thankful for this crochet talent! It has saved me money so many times!! I decided to write out the belt pattern as I went so I could share it with all of you <3 Enjoy!

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Upcycle a Ladies Shirt Into a Child Size Dress

June 11, 2014 By stitch11 10 Comments

I have been wanting to make my daughter a comfy dress to throw over her swimsuit after swimming. I was planning on crocheting the entire dress. After brainstorming and searching for the perfect pattern… I just couldn't get motivated by anything I found or thought up.

That is, until I visited Petals To Picots website. Right on the top of her page, I seen a beautiful crochet African Flower design she made. I searched through her free patterns until I got the instructions. “This is it!” kept going through my mind.

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Boinky the Baby Pig

May 15, 2014 By stitch11 9 Comments

The idea of Boinky the Baby Pig came from my daughter- like most of my designs. We like to browse images of adorable animals. When we came across some baby pigs, she was taken over by their major cuteness. After looking at about 3,476 baby pigs, she asked me to make her one. She told me it's name would be Boinky. So there ya have it, a free crochet pattern for this adorable and simple baby piglet.

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Baby Unicorn – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

May 13, 2014 By stitch11 1 Comment

After browsing the internet for hours, looking for a new best friend I could crochet for my daughter, I finally found this adorable free baby unicorn pattern by Little Yarn Friends.

I quickly search her Ravelry account so I could see what others had created with this pattern. It was so fun looking through the photos and seeing how unique each version was because of simple color changes.

I instantly knew what yarn I was going to use! The left over Bernat Satin yarn I had from the Ruffle Crochet Skirt I had made. I paired it with a creme colored Caron Simply Soft.

I really didn't make any changes to the pattern- other than I added beans to the bottom of each foot. It was so cute watching my 3 year old run around with this unicorn… and it's legs flopping all around.

My daughter really loves this unicorn. She named it “My Little Pony.” It has not left her side since the moment after I took the photo. <3

I give this pattern 5 gold stars 🙂 It has such a unique and simplified beauty- yet leaves room for your creative side to have lots of fun.

Check out the Free Baby Unicorn Crochet Pattern by Little Yarn Friends HERE. 🙂

How to Crochet a Hawaiian Lei

May 7, 2014 By stitch11 4 Comments

I have been in what many people call a “Crochet Rut”. It seems like every time I have felt this way…. I am actually just waiting for the right inspiration to boost me back into the hook of things. After weeks.. maybe even months of waiting for that right idea to pop into my head, I remembered one of the things I wrote on my invisible “to crochet” list- a crochet Hawaiian Lei!
The reason this was one of the first things on my list is because I have made them before, just out of fabric cut outs of flowers and fake flowers I found at yard sales. I even made a giant one that my MIL still uses as a decoration around her Hawaiian themed bathroom.
I loved the fabric ones, but the fabric flowers were so thin, it didn't give me the look I had pictured.
When learning how to crochet, flowers were the second thing I taught myself how to do (ear flap hats being the first). So, naturally I thought of the Hawaiian Lei instantly.
I now know why I was in the rut… I needed to back up about 2 years on that invisible list I keep! 😉

This Hawaiian Lei has many possibilities. Have fun with your yarn choices. Dig through your stash and get creative!

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Ruffle Crochet Skirt

April 27, 2014 By stitch11 12 Comments

Can you imagine my excitement when I received an email from one of the people who work behind the scenes at All Free Crochet? They offered to send me yarn- if in return I would review the yarn and write a pattern for them.
Who doesn't love yarn?
A week later the mail man knocked on my door. The second we calmed down from our panic of hearing the loud knocking (we do not get much company haha) we raced for the door. When I opened the door to see the box, I knew what it was. 😀 I barely got the door shut before I ripped it open. My daughters eyes lit up with yarn love even more than my own eyes!!! <3
I pulled one of the skeins out, sniffed it, rubbed it on my cheek, then handed it over to my daughter. She asked me if I would make something for her. (as if I never do 😉 )
I played with the yarn for a couple minutes but it didn't take long before I knew it was the perfect yarn to make something that drapes. For more information on the yarn, check out my Bernat Satin Yarn Review!
A couple sketches later, I came up with a design. The way I start each ruffle… in my opinion is pure genius but maybe I am just boastful. 🙂 For a copy of the free pattern and all the details, view the Ruffle Crochet Skirt on All Free Crochet!
Please share the pattern with every hooker you know! Help me spread the crochet love <3

Weight Set for Toddlers

April 7, 2014 By stitch11 8 Comments

If you have ever had children, you will understand why I crocheted this weight set. Every-single-time I try to work out, my toddler wants to climb over, under and around me. She does her best to trip me… even if it means using her head.
Recently, she discovered my small weights. I told her she isn't allowed to use them because I was scared she would drop them on my toe. Yes, I said MY toe. Chances are- I would get hurt waaaaay before she actually would.
So here we have it, a free crochet pattern for weights. Now maybe she will be occupied long enough to let me work out for more than 5 minutes at a time. I can dream right? 😉
Here is a photo of her demonstrating how to use the weights for the most outcome. I sure wish I had her energy!

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Boutique Bow

March 13, 2014 By stitch11 41 Comments

Make your little girl's dream come true with her very own Minnie Mouse bow! Perfect for playtime, dress ups, or any day she wants to be like Minnie. Best part? This easy pattern would take you less than a day to finish! Give it a whirl with our free pattern, or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

This bow crochet pattern is designed after Minnie Mouse's popular bow. This bow pattern measures 5.5 inches wide using bulky weight yarn, but you can also use worsted weight for a slightly smaller version. #crochet #crochetlove #crochetlife #crochetaddict #crochetpattern #crochetinspiration #ilovecrochet #crochetgifts #crochet365 #addictedtocrochet #yarnaddict #yarnlove

Are you a Disney fan too? For the longest time, I have been wanting to make a bow that looks like a Minnie Mouse bow. Finally today, I broke out my graph paper and drew her bow the best I could. Then I tried to draw it as a flat piece and realized it would be a lot simpler to put together than I imagined! This free crochet bow pattern measures 5.5 inches wide.

Boutique Bow Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Materials:

Yarn: Bulky weight yarn
Small amount

Hook:
US size K/10½ (6.5mm) crochet hook

Notions:
Tapestry needle

Size: One size

Gauge: Gauge is not critical

Pattern uses US crochet terms.

ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
ch	Chain
dc	Double crochet
dc2tog	Double crochet 2 together
hdc	Half double crochet
hdc2tog	Half double crochet next 2 stitches together
sc	Single crochet
sl st	Slip stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)

Pattern Notes:
You can also make these bows using worsted/medium weight yarn and a US size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook.
Chain 1 at beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.

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Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch, turn. (3 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc into first st, sc into next st, hdc into the last st, turn. (3 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc into first st, sc into next st, 2 hdc into last st, turn. (5 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, dc into first st, hdc into next stitch, sc into next st, hdc into next st, dc into last st, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 dc into first st, sc into each of next 3 sts, 2 dc into last st, turn. (7 sts)

Rows 6-7: Ch 1, dc into each of next 2 sts, sc into each of next 3 sts, dc into each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, dc2tog, sc into each of next 3 sts, dc2tog, turn. (5 sts)

Row 9: Repeat Row 4.

Row 10: Ch 1, hdc2tog, sc into next st, hdc2tog, turn. (3)

Row 11: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 12-21: Repeat Rows 2-11.

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st, do not turn.

Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around entire piece, join to first st with a sl st.

Fasten off leaving long tail. Weave in your starting end. Take other end and use to sew to other end of the bow. You can also go ahead and secure the middle of the bow with this end… but it isn’t required. Weave in your end.

Middle Band

Row 1: Ch 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch, turn. (3 sc)

Row 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn.

Fasten off leaving long tail.

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Finishing

Wrap the band around the middle of the bow. This will be a snug fit. Using yarn tail and needle, attach both ends of the band together. Weave in your ends.

What do you think? Is this crochet bow pattern Minnie approved?

You can also make these bows using worsted/medium-weight yarn and a 5MM/H crochet hook like Aledria Lay Brown did! Thanks so much for sharing your photo Aledria!

Drawstring Backpack to Care-A-Lot

March 4, 2014 By stitch11 8 Comments

I am so excited- my daughter loves Care Bears as much as I did when I was her age…. and even loves watching the same movie over and over that I used to torture my older sisters with!

This pattern was inspired by my daughters imagination. About a month ago, she started playing with invisible Care Bears. Every time we would leave the house, she would make sure that my husband and I put all the (pretend) Care Bears in our pockets. If we told her there wasn't room in our pockets, she would put on her invisible backpack and ask us to help her put the bears in it.

It only took a few days of this to realize we needed to find her some real Care Bears. We searched many stores before I realized the only way I would be able to find them would be to order them online. You can buy them at Amazon if you are searching for them too. 🙂

Ever since the bears arrived at my house, my daughter has been playing with them all day-every day….”You wanna play Care-A-Lot” is the every 5 minute question. But, she still needed a backpack 🙂 So here it is, a free crochet pattern for the Drawstring Backpack to Care-A-Lot. I hope someone you know will get as much enjoyment out of this as my daughter.

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Ready for Spring Beanie – Child Size Crochet Pattern

February 14, 2014 By stitch11 6 Comments

With this beanie you will be starting from the bottom of the hat and crocheting up towards the crown. The band that goes around the bottom of the hat has a fantastic stretch that makes it so this hat has a PERFECT fit for 3 year old's- teens!
The warm ribbed band also helps your ears avoid the cold winds that can linger towards the end of winter and during the beginning of spring- keeping your ears warm and reducing the risk of ear infections and earaches.
While the weather is changing so quickly… the V stitches will help your head stay warm- but also helps it from getting too hot!
The beautiful rose pattern is one I found by Petals to Picots. The free pattern is simple, unique, and perfect for accessorizing a beanie!

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This will probably be my last pattern for 2013… but we will see! I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Child Size Fox Hat – free crochet pattern

How To Crochet a Child Size Fox Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

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Grumpy Bear – Free Crochet Pattern

Lean on Me – Free Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern

Stitch11 Rose and Headband Pattern

Minnie Mouse in Preschool

Minnie Mouse Hat Crochet Pattern

Crochet Butterfly – Free Crochet Pattern (linked)

Double The Fun – Double The Flop Hat

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Cat Nap Hat

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How to Crochet a Belt

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Upcycle a Ladies Shirt Into a Child Size Dress

Boinky the Baby Pig

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Baby Unicorn – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

How to Crochet a Hawaiian Lei

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Ruffle Crochet Skirt

Weight Set for Toddlers

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Boutique Bow

Drawstring Backpack to Care-A-Lot

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Ready for Spring Beanie – Child Size Crochet Pattern

Cabled Cutie Slouch – Free Crochet Pattern Review

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6-12 Month Leg Warmers

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