Beautiful Crochet Motif

When I saw this motif, I just loved it.
It can be put in use in variety of things. How about making a beautiful bag, a cushion cover or even decorating a dress.

The free pattern for the motif can be found here.

Happy Crocheting!

 

Solid Granny Square

How to Make 

Magic ring with Ch3

 Row 1: Magic ring , (Ch3, 1dc),  (Ch2 , 3dc) 3 times , Ch2, 1dc 

How to join with the new color yarn : 

while joining to the 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 pull out the different color yarn

Row 2 started

Row 2 : Ch 3, 1 dc, *( 2dc, Ch2, 2dc) in the corner ch2 space,  dc on next 3dc, 

Repeat from * 2 more times,

( 2dc, Ch2, 2dc) in the corner ch2 space, 1dc , join with new color.

Row 3 - till desired : continue as above - dc on each dc of previous round and 

( 2dc, Ch2, 2dc) in the corner ch2 space, join.

 

Basic Granny Square

Granny square is a versatile crochet stitch that is every crocheter's favorite, not only because it is easy to make also its appearance is so captivating.

A very simple crochet motif that can be used in its single form as coasters, appliques, coin purses etc. or can be joined together to form various shapes to make cushion covers, bags, bed spreads, blankets and what not.

This is a part of the Learn Crochet Series .

Pattern

Ch 4, join to form a ring

Row 1




Ch 3, 2 dc in the ring, (Ch2, 3 dc ) 3 times, Ch2, join to the 3rd Ch of beginning Ch 3.


  Row 2 

Ch 4, ( 3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the Ch2 space, 
* Ch 1, ( 3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the next Ch2 space - 2 times,
Ch1, (3dc, ch2, 2dc) in the last Ch2 space, join to 3rd ch of beginning ch4.


Row 3

(Sl Stitch, Ch3, 2dc) in Ch1 space, *Ch1, ( 3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the next Ch2 space,
Ch1, 3dc in the next Ch1 space, repeat from * 2 more times,
Ch1, ( 3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the last Ch2 space, Ch1,
join to the 3rd chain 


Row 4

Ch 4,  3dc in the next Ch-1 space,  * Ch 1, (3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the next Ch2 space, 
(Ch1, 3dc in the next  Ch-2 space) - 2 times
repeat from * 2 times
Ch 1, (3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the next Ch2 space,
Ch 1 2dc in the last Ch1 space ,
join to the 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

Row 5

(Sl stitch, Ch 3, 2 dc) in the ch 1 space, Ch1, 3dc in the next Ch1 space,  
*Ch 1, ( 3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the next Ch2 space,
(Ch1, 3dc in the next Ch1 space)- 3 times,
 repeat from * 2 more times,
Ch1, ( 3dc, Ch2, 3dc) in the last Ch2 space,
Ch1, 3dc in the last Ch1 space, Ch 1, 
join to the 3rd chain of the beginning Ch 3. Weave ends

For Single Crochet Border

Row 6

Ch1, 
Sc on each stitch ( includes dc and ch ) of previous round with 3 sc at every corner ( Ch-2 space).

Crochet Hexagon Motif : Christmas Colors

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Stitches Used

Sl stitch - Slip Stitch

Ch – chain

dc - double crochet

3dc tog – 3 double crochet together

(Work one double crochet but pull through only 2 loops- 2 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 3 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 4 stitches on the hook,

Pull through all 4 loops)

4dc tog – 4 double crochet together

(Work one double crochet but pull through only 2 loops- 2 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 3 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 4 stitches on the hook,

Work another double crochet, pull through only 2 loops- 5 stitches on the hook,

Pull through all 5 loops)

 

Pattern

Ch 5, Join to the 1st chain.

Row 1

Ch 4 ( counted as dc)
dc in the ring, * Ch 1, dc in the ring ( 10 times), Ch 1
Join to the 3rd Ch of the beginning Ch 4. [ 12 dc ]
Change color while joining- as shown,  if required.

Row 2

Sl st, Ch 3, 3 dc tog in the 1st Ch-1 space,
Ch 2, 4 dc tog ( 11 times), Ch 2 
join to the top of 3dc tog and change color. [12 dc groups]

Carry the tail end of the threads along with the stitches while crocheting the row as shown above to keep the threads secured.

  

Row 3

 Sl st, Ch 3, 3 dc tog in the 1st ch-2 space,

* Ch 1, ( 4dc tog, Ch 2,  4dc tog) in the next Ch-2 space, Ch 1, (4dc tog) in the next Ch-2 space,

Repeat from * across, Ch 1, Join to the top of 3dc tog. [ 18 dc groups]

Row 4

Sl st, Ch 3, 2dc in the 1st Ch-1 space, 

*(3dc, Ch 1, 3dc) in the next Ch 1 space, 3dc in the next 2 (Ch-1) spaces,

Repeat from * across,

(3dc, Ch 1, 3dc) in the next Ch 1 space, 3dc in the next  (Ch-1) space.

Join to the 3rd chain of beginning Ch-3.

Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Christmas Stocking Using Felt

The Christmas stocking is made of felt with decorations added and a crochet flower used as an embellishment.

Find the template to make this stocking here

Steps to make this stocking can found here

The lovely crochet flower pattern is here


Happy Christmas  !!!!

Crochet Snowflake III

This is yet another beautiful snowflake .

You can get the free pattern to make this snowflake here.

Happy Crocheting !!!

Crochet Snowflake II

This is another snowflake. Isn't it awesome.
You can get the free pattern for this crochet snowflake here.

Happy Crocheting.

Crochet Snowflake I

Preparations for Christmas have begun ,and my first project after a long period of idleness is done.

I crocheted this snowflake as a part of Christmas CAL happening over here.

You can get the free pattern to make this snowflake HERE

Happy Crocheting

Crochet Triangle Motif # 3

This is another lovely triangle motif. 

Happy crocheting !

Crochet Triangle Motif # 2

This is a wonderful triangle motif and does fulfill to some extent my search for solid triangle motifs .It was not a very easy job , but still managed to do justice to the pattern (at least that's what I think).I love the raised appearance and its texture. How about the color, Isn't it appealing?

Crochet Triangle Motif # 1

I am looking for good crochet triangle motifs for my next project. I came across this pattern and gave it a try.
It looks quite good ,but my search continues and will post here more motifs.

Here is the pattern. Click on the image to get a larger view.