Lemon Drop Crochet Baby Beanie, Capri yarn by Loops & Threads

Last month I was at Michael's and all the Loops & Threads yarn was on sale for 50% off. 

I had an additional coupon for 20% off. 

I bought a lot of yarn that day, including two small skeins of Capri by Loops and Threads, which I never tried before. 

This yarn is a blend of cotton, nylon, and polyester. It's chunky (category 4), but super soft. There are 87 yards in each skein. 

I thought it would be enough to make a baby hat. 

I worked with a size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook and came up with a newborn beanie pattern using a textured crochet stitch. 

Because I made a tiny hat (size newborn), which measures only about 13 inches in circumference and 5 inches in height, I was able to make three hats out of two skeins. 

These three newborn hats will now go into my donations box.

The pattern is now available on my website: olgapoltava.com 

Another Knitting Stitch, Simple Pattern

I continue trying my hand at knitting and experimenting with different stitches.

Here is a stitch that looks complex, but it's quite easy. 

Abbreviations:

k: knit

p: purl

yo: yarn over

k2 tog: knit 2 together 

Multiple of 18, plus 2

I casted on 56 for this sample.

Row 1: slip the 1st st, knit across, purl last st. (Right side)

Row 2: slip the 1st st, purl across.

Row 3: slip the 1st st, *(k2 tog) three times, (YO, K1) six times, (k2 tog) three times* across, purl last st.

Row 4: slip the 1st stitch, knit across, purl last st. 

Repeat Rows 1-4 for the pattern. 

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Caron Cakes Ripple and Shells Lapghan

Caron Cakes is one of my favorite yarns and I really enjoyed working on this lapghan.

The stitch is simple and easy to remember. Only two rows are repeated for the pattern.

Four "cakes" were needed for this project. They are quite pricey, but I always buy my yarn with a coupon from Michael's. 

The overall cost of yarn in this lapghan was about 18-20 dollars. Not bad!

The finished measurements are about 52 inches long and 35 inches wide. 

I used size H/8 (5 mm) hook. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops, as well as on Ravelry. 

My First Knitting Attempt, Simple Knitting Stitch Pattern

Finally, after many, many years I picked up my knitting stitches again. I forgot how much fun knitting is! I love that gently clanking sound that my aluminum needles make; it's so calming and therapeutical. And I love seeing how my knitting piece is growing (though it doesn't grow as quickly as crocheting!)

It is still going to be a while before I attempt a knitting project. For now, I'm just going to experiment with different stitches, try different textures, different yarns and needles.

This is my very first stitch! I tried it with size 2 (2.75 mm) needles and Caron Cakes yarn. Those needles are to thin for this yarn, but those are the only ones I have right now. I will need to buy more.

Abbreviations:

k knit

p purl

yo yarn over

skp slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over

tog together 



Cast on multiple of 9, plus 5.

I casted on 41 for this sample. 

Row 1: slip the 1st stitch, k2, *yo, k2, skp, k2 tog, k2, yo, k1* to last two stitches, k1, p1.

Row 2: slip the 1st stitch, p across.

Repeat Row 1-2 for the pattern.

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Marshmallow Baby Blanket and Hat Crochet Set

This baby set was so much fun to work on. The big shells that look like marshmallow are easy and quick to make, and they give a very nice and soft texture. 

I used Snuggly Wuggly Big by Loop & Threads (100% acrylic), which is one of my favorite yarns for baby set. The big skein has 1263 yards, which is usually enough to make a blanket and a matching hat.

I usually buy it from Michael's, using a 40% or 50% off coupon. That's a great deal considering you can make a nice baby set just from one big skein.

This baby blanket measures 36 by 30 inches, but it can be easily adjusted to a different size. 

The hat size is 0-3 months, and it measures about 13 inches in circumference and 5.5 inches in height. 

I worked with size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook. 

The pattern for this baby set is available in my Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry shops.

Crochet Doily Free Vintage Pattern

I've made so many doilies before. Some of them I gave away as gifts, some sold at a garage sale, some of them I unraveled... I never get tired of making new ones.

This gorgeous fern leaf doily is definitely on my to-do list. 

Chain (ch) 10, join to form a ring.

1st Round. Ch 1 and work 16 single crochet (s c) in ring, join in 1st s c.

2nd Round. Ch 5, double crochet (d c) in next s c, * ch 2, d c in next s c, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 3rd stitch (st) of ch (16 meshes).

3rd Round. Ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 1, * d c in next d c, ch 1, d c in next loop, ch 1, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch.

4th Round. Ch 9, * skip next d c, treble crochet (tr c) in next d c, ch 5, repeat from * all around, join in 4th st of ch.

5th Round. Ch 1, * 1 s c in each st of ch 5, s c in next d c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in 1st s c.

6th Round. Ch 4 (counts as 1st tr c of 1st cluster st), 2 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 4, skip 2 s c, cluster st in next s c (cluster st: 3 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in top of 1st cluster st.

7th Round. Ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ** ch 4, 3 tr c in next cluster st, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** 6 times, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

8th Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, 2 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ** ch 4, 2 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** 6 times, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

9th Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, 2 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ** ch 4, 2 tr c in each of the next 6 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** 6 times, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

10th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 11 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 4 between in next cluster st, ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 12 tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

11th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 11 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * 3 times, ** ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 12 tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** 6 times, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

12th Round. Same as 11th round but having ch 5 before and after the cluster sts.

13th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * tr c cluster over next 2 sts (tr c cluster over 2 sts: 1 tr c in each of the next 2 sts keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), repeat from * 4 times, ** ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 5, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next cluster st, repeat from * once, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 5, * tr c cluster over next 2 tr c, repeat from * 5 times, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 1st tr c.

14th Round.Ch 4, tr c in next tr c cluster, * tr c cluster over next 2 tr c clusters, repeat from * once, ** ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 5, 3 tr c in next cluster st, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 5, * tr c cluster over next 2 sts, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 1st tr c.

15th Round. Ch 4, tr c cluster over next 2 tr c clusters, ** ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 5, 2 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 5, tr c cluster over next 3 sts, (tr c cluster over 3 sts: 1 tr c in each of the next 3 sts keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in top of 1st cluster.

16th Round. Slip stitch (sl st) to next cluster st, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 6 tr c, repeat from * 3 times, ** ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 2, skip next 3 tr c cluster, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 6 tr c, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in top of 1st cluster st.

17th Round. Sl st to next tr c, ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * tr c cluster over next 2 tr c, repeat from * once, ** ch 5, cluster st in center st of next ch 5 loop, ch 5, * tr c cluster over next 2 tr c, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** twice, ch 6, cluster st in next ch 2 loop between cluster sts, ch 6, * tr c cluster over next 2 tr c, repeat from * twice, repeat from 1st ** all around ending to correspond, join in tr c.

18th Round. Ch 4, tr c cluster over next 2 tr c, * ch 6, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next cluster st, ch 6, tr c cluster over next 3 tr c clusters, repeat from * twice, ch 6, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 6, tr c cluster over next 3 tr c cluster, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in 1st tr c cluster.

19th Round. Sl st to next cluster st, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 6, cluster st in same space with last cluster st, ** 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next cluster st, * ch 4, s c in next tr c cluster, ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next cluster st, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next cluster st, repeat from * once, ch 4, s c in next tr c cluster, ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next cluster st, ch 4, s c in next tr c cluster, ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next cluster st, repeat from ** all around ending to corre­spond, join.

20th Round. Ch 4, 2 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, cluster st between next 2 cluster sts, ch 4, sl st in top of cluster st just made for picot, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

Irish Roses and Leaves Crochet Doily Free Pattern

What a gorgeous doily! But all the roses and leaves are surely a lot of work!

The vintage pattern is from Crochet Gay and Gifty Ideas, Star Book No. 80 by American Thread Company, 1951.

ROSE: With Yellow ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c in ring, * ch 2, d c in ring, repeat from * 3 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread. Attach Shaded Pinks in loop, 1 s c, 5 d c, 1 s c in same space, * 1 s c, 5 d c, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, join.

Next Row—* Ch 5, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * 5 times.

Next Row—Over each loop work 1 s c, 7 d c, 1 s c, join.

Next Row—* Ch 7, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * all around.

Next Row—Over each loop work 1 s c, 2 d c, 5 tr c, 2 d c, 1 s c, join, cut thread. 

Work 9 more roses in same manner.

CENTER: With White ch 7, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 10 s c in ring, join.

2nd Row—Ch 3, 2 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time, * ch 3, cluster st in next s c (cluster st: 3 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), repeat from * 8 times, ch 3, join.

3rd Row—* Ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next cluster st, repeat from * all around (20 loops).

4th Row—Sl st into loop, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 1, d c in same space as beginning (this brings thread in position for next row).

5th Row—Ch 3 (counts as part of 1st cluster st), cluster st in same space, * ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, cluster st in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, join in 1st cluster st.

6th Row—Sl st into loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.

7th Row—Sl st into loop, ch 3 (counts as part of 1st cluster st), cluster st in same space, * ch 5, 2 s c in next loop, ch 5, cluster st in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 5, 2 s c in next loop, ch 5, join.

8th Row—Sl st into loop, ch 1, 2 s c in same space, * ch 7, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 3, tr c in 1st s c.

9th Row—Ch 3, cluster st in same space, ch 5, cluster st in same space, * ch 1, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.

10th Row—Attach Green in the ch 1 between cluster sts, ch 4, cluster st in next ch 5 loop, ch 1, s c in center st of any petal of rose, * ch 1, cluster st in same space on center, ch 4, s c in the ch 1 between next 2 cluster sts, ch 4, cluster st in next ch 5 loop, ch 1, s c in center st of next petal of same rose, ch 1, cluster st in same space on center, ch 4, s c in next ch 1 loop between next 2 cluster sts, ch 4, cluster st in next ch 5 loop, ch 1, join to center st of any petal of next rose, repeat from * until all roses are joined ending row to correspond, join, cut thread.

LEAF: With Green ch 11, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 8 sts of ch, 3 s c in last st, working on other side of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 8 sts.

2nd row—Ch 2, turn, working through back loop of sts only, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c. Repeat the 2nd row 5 times.

Next Row—Ch 1, turn, join to center st of 2nd free petal on right hand side of any rose (to join: drop loop from hook, insert in petal, pick up loop and pull through), skip 1 s c on leaf and working through back loop of sts only, 1 sc in each of the next 9 s c, join to center st of next free petal of same rose, s c in same space on leaf, join to center st of 1st free petal on left hand side of next rose, s c in same space on leaf, 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c, join to center st of next petal of same rose, ch 1, s c in next s c on leaf, cut thread. 

Work 9 more leaves joining between roses in same manner.

Simple Textured Crochet Stitch

This textured stitch is easy and quick. It would be suitable for items such as washcloths, baby blankets, afghans, etc. 

Abbreviations:

ch chain

sc single crochet

st stitch

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

{ } Instructions within these brackets should be repeated as many times as stated. 

Multiple of 2. 

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, insert hook in same ch and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops, *ch 1, insert hook in same ch and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops* across, sc in same ch as last st. 

Row 2: ch 1, turn; sc in next st, insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next st and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops, *ch 1, insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, {insert hook in next st and pull up a loop} twice, yarn over and draw through all four loops* across, sc in same sc as last st. 

Repeat Row 2. 

Simple Ripple Baby Beanies

These baby beanies are simple and easy to make. They can be made in one, two, three, or more colors. They can be suitable for baby boys and baby girls. 

The pattern comes in one size - 0-3 months. The finished measurements are about 14 inches in circumference and 5.5 inches in height. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops.

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Bright Shells Baby Hats

Most of the time, I make baby hats using yarn in pastel colors - pale pink, baby blue, mint, white and off-white. But this time I went with bright colors. And I love how these baby hats turned out!

The yarn that I used is Caron Simply Soft Light. It's a category 3, light yarn that is perfect for baby projects. The hook is size G/6 (4.25 mm).

The hats are about 14 inches in circumference and 5.5 inches in height. They should fit a baby 0-3 months old. 

The pattern is quite simple. It's suitable for beginner crocheters. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy Shop, where I also have a lot of other baby hat patterns. 

Happy Crocheting!

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Girls Summer Crochet Hat

These summer hats are very easy and quick to crochet. They are made with Lily Sugar ’n Cream yarn, which is 100% cotton. Only one skein (2.5 oz) is needed to complete one hat. The hook used is size H/8 (5.00 MM).

The pattern comes in three sizes:

6-12 months (about 15.5 inches in circumference)
1-3 years (about 18 inches in circumference)
3-10 years (about 19.5 inches in circumference)

Only basic crochet stitches are used in this pattern; the pattern is suitable for beginner crocheters. 

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Ruffle Doily Vintage Pattern

Here is another vintage doily pattern from the late fifties. 

This pattern is from Star Doily Book No. 151 by American Thread Company. 

* Chain (ch) 5, keeping last loop of each treble crochet (trc) on hook work 2 ire in 1st st of chain, thread over and work all loops 2 at a time (rice st), ch 5, sl st in 1st st of ch for picot, ch 7, sl st in 1st st of ch for picot, ch 5, sl st in 1st st of ch for picot, sl st in base of 1st picot, repeat from * twice, trc in base of 1st picbi group, work a rice st, repeat from 1st * 5 times, join in 1st st of ch (6 scallops), working on the inside ch 7, * trc in next free space between rice sts, ch 3, repeat from * 4 times, join in 4th st of ch, cut thread.

2nd ROUND: With right side of work toward you attach thread in center picot at top of any scallop, * ch 20, single crochet (sc) in same picot, repeat from * twice, ch 5, trc in 1st st of ch, thread over hook 3 times, insert hook in center picot of next picot group of same scallop, thread over and work off 2 loops, thread over, insert hook in center picot of next picot group of next scallop and work off all loops 2 at a time, ch 5, trc in center of st just completed to complete cross, ch 5, trc in 1st st of ch, sc in center picot on top of same scallop, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in 1st st of ch.

3rd ROUND: Slip (sl) st over next 4 sts of ch, ch 3, 4 double crochet (dc), * 5 trc, 5 dc in same loop, 5 dc, 5 trc, 5 dc in next loop, repeat from * once, ** sc in next loop, * 5 dc, 5 trc, 5 dc in next loop, repeal from * twice, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

4th ROUND: Sl st over next 2 dc, ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, ** ch 3, trc in next trc, ch 3, dc in next st, * ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, repeat from * once, ch 2, skip next dc, keeping last loop of each dc on hook, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, thread over and work oft all loops 2 at a time, * ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch. 5th ROUND: Ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ** ch 3, 1 trc, ch 5, 1 trc in next trc, ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from * 5 times, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

6th ROUND: Ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ** ch 3, skip next loop, 3 cluster sts with ch 5 between each cluster st in next loop (cluster st: keeping last loop of each trc on hook, 3 trc in same space, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from * 5 times, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

7th ROUND: Attach thread in center dc between any 2 cluster st groups, ch 5, dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from * once, ch 2, ** skip next loop, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 5, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, * ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, skip next 3 dc, next cluster st group, next 7 dc, next cluster st group and next 3 dc, * dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

8th ROUND: Ch 5, * dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from * twice, skip next loop, * 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 5, repeat from * once, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, * ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, sc in next ch 7 loop, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

9th ROUND: Sl st to next dc, ch 5, * dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from * once, skip next loop, * 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 5, repeat from * 3 times, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, * ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from * twice, ch 2, 1 trc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

10th ROUND: Sl st to next dc, ch 5, ** dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next loop, * 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 5, repeat from * 7 times, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 2, * dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from * once, 1 trc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

11th ROUND: Ch 5, ** dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next loop, * cluster st in next loop, ch 5, repeat from * 15 times, cluster st in next loop, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 trc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

12th ROUND: Sl st to next dc, ch 8, ** skip next loop, * cluster st in next loop, ch 5, repeat from * 14 times, cluster st in next loop, ch 3, 1 trc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 3, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

13th ROUND: Ch 1, ** 3 sc in loop, * 3 sc, ch 5, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * 14 times, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from ** all around, join, cut thread.

CENTER SCALLOP: Attach thread in dc preceding any ch 7 of 7th round, * 2 dc in next loop of 6th round, ch 7, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 2 dc in same loop, skip next loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 2, picot, ch 2 between in next loop, ch 2, picot, ch 2, 2 cluster sts with ch 2, picot, ch 2 between in next loop, ch 3, * skip next loop, 2 dc, ch 2, picot, ch 2, 2 dc in next loop, repeat from * once, sc in base of next sc of 8th round, repeat from 1st * once, ending repeat with sl st in next dc of 7th round, cut thread. Finish all scallops in same manner.

Baby Boy Hooded Crochet Blanket

This was my first time working with bulky (category 6) yarn and a huge (for me) hook size K (6.5 mm). But I must say I really liked it. For one thing, my blanket grew in size in a matter of minutes. It's really fun to see your project growing so fast!

I also liked the soft texture of this yarn. The yarn is called Bernat Baby Blanket. For my project I used one big ball (10.5 oz) in main color and one small ball (3.5 oz) in second color for the hood and edging. 

The finished blanket  is approximately 27 by 27 inch square.

The pattern is available in my shop

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Easy Ripple Crochet Stitch

Here is a simple ripple pattern that can be used for a variety of crochet projects such as baby blankets and afghans, scarves or rectangular shawls, table runners or place mats  (if you decide to use crochet thread), etc.

You can experiment with different colors and use them in different sequences. This also could be a good stitch for projects when you want to use up leftover yarn of different colors. For example, you can make a very colorful rug or bath mat.

Abbreviations:

ch chain

dc double crochet

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

Multiple of 10, plus 2.

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 3 ch, *skip next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch, ch 2, dc in next 4 ch* across to last 6 ch, skip next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch.

Row 2: ch 2, turn; dc in same beginning space, dc in next 3 dc, *skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 3 dc* across to last 5 d, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in turning ch-2.

Repeat Row 2.

Sunburst Rose Doily, Vintage Pattern

Here is another vintage doily. I love the combination of white, pink, and green. This pattern is called Sunburst Rose, and it's from Star Gift Book No. 150.

With Pink or Pink Spangle chain (ch) 6, join to form a ring, ch 1. * single crochet (sc) in ring, ch 3, repeat from * 7 times, join in 1st sc.

2nd ROUND: Slip stitch (sl st) into loop, sc in same loop, *ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join.

3rd ROUND: Sl st into next loop, ch 1, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in same loop, * ch 4, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 1st sc.

4th ROUND: Sl st into loop, ch 5, double crochet (dc), ch 2, 1 dc in same loop, *ch 2, sc in next loop, ch 2, 3 dc with ch 2 between each dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

5th ROUND: Attach Green or Chartreuse Spangle in next sc, ch 7, skip next dc, sc in next dc, * ch 4, dc in next sc, ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, join in 3 st of ch.

6th ROUND: Ch 4, 2 treble crochet (tr c), ch 3, 3 tr c in same space, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 trc, ch 3, 3 tr c in next dc, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

7th ROUND: Skip next 2 loops, attach White or Silver Spangle in next loop, ch 7, tr c in same loop, * ch 6, sc in loop between next 2 tr c groups, ch 6, skip next loop, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

8th ROUND: Sl st into loop, ch 4, 2 tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in same loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c, ch 3, 3 trc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join

9th ROUND: Sl st to next dc, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, ch 3, skip next loop, tr c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c in center of tr c of next tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

10th ROUND: Sl st to next tr c, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, *ch 3, skip next tr c, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in center of tr c of next tr c group, ch 3, 3 tr c in center trc of next 3 tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

11th ROUND: Sl st to next trc, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 3, skip next tr c, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, ch 1, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join with an sc.

12th ROUND: Ch 1, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc over same sc, **ch 5, skip next 3 tr c, tr c in next tr c, * ch 3, tr c in next tr cm repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc over next ch 1 space, repeat from ** all around, join with a tr c.

13th ROUND: Ch 1, 4 sc over next tr c, ** 4 sc in next loop, * 3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, 4 sc in next loop, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 1st sc

14th ROUND: Working in back loop of sts throughout, ch 1, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc * * skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, * 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, do not join. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

15th ROUND: Ch 1, sc in same space, sc in next sc, ** skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, * 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond.

16th ROUND: Ch 1, sc in same space, ** skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, & 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

17th ROUND: Skip next sc, attach Pink or Pink Spangle in next sc, sc in same spacem 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, ** 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, do not join. Continue working in same manner having 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in each loop, and 1 more sc on each side of each point. Work 3 more rounds Pink or Pink Spangle and 4 rounds Green or Chartreuse Spangle, join, cut thread.

Vintage Doily Pattern

Aren't these two doilies gorgeous? The vintage pattern is from Star Doily Book No. 151 by American Yarn Company.

With White or Silver Spangle
chain (Ch) 10, join to form (1) ring.

2nd Rnd:
* Ch 20, single crochet (Sc) in ring,
rep. from * 11 times.

3rd Rnd: 10 Sc, Ch 5, 10 Sc in each lp.

4th Rnd: Slip stitch (SLst) over next 10 Sc to next Ch 5 lp, Ch 4, 4 treble crochet (Tr) in same lp,
* Ch 5, 5 Tr in next lp,
rep. from * 10 times,
Ch 5, join in 4th st of Ch.

5th Rnd: Ch 4, Tr in same sp, 1 Tr in each of the next 3 Tr, 2 Tr in next Tr,* Ch 5, Sc in next lp,
Ch 5, 2 Tr in next Tr, 1 Tr in each of the next 3 Tr, 2 Tr in next Tr,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join in 4th st of Ch.

6th Rnd: Ch 4, Tr in same sp, 1 Tr in each of the next 5 Tr, 2 Tr in next Tr,* Ch 5, Sc in next lp,
Ch 4, double crochet (Dc) in first st of Ch, Sc in next lp, Ch 5, 2 Tr in next Tr, 1 Tr in each of the next 5 Tr, 2 Tr in next Tr,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join in 4th st of Ch.

7th Rnd: SLst to next Tr, Ch 4, 1 Tr in each of the next 6 Tr,
* Ch 5, Sc in next lp, Ch 4, Dc in first st of Ch, Sc in next lp, Ch 5, skip next Tr, 1 Tr in each of the next 7 Tr,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join in 4th st of Ch.

8th Rnd: SLst to next Tr, Ch 4, 1 Tr in each of the next 4 Tr,
* Ch 5, Sc in next lp. work (1) rice-st (rice-st: Ch 5, Tr in first st of ch), Sc in next lp, Ch 5, skip next Tr, 1 Tr in each of the next 5 Tr,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join in 4th st of Ch.

9th Rnd: SLst to next Tr, Ch 4, keeping last lp of each st on hook, 1 Tr in each of the next 2 Tr, yarn over and work off all lps at (1) time,
* Ch 7, Sc in next lp, work (1) rice-st, Sc in next lp, Ch 7, skip) next Tr, keeping last lp of each st on hook, 1 Tr in each of the next 3 Tr,
yarn over and work off all lps at (1) time (cluster st),
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join.

10th Rnd: Ch 3, Dc in same sp,
* rice-st, 2 Dc in next lp,
rep. from * once,
rice-st, 2 Dc in next cluster-st,
rep. from first * all around - end to corr, join in 3rd st of Ch.

11th Rnd: Ch 4, Tr in next st,
* rice-st, skip next rice-st, 1 Tr in each of the next 2 sts,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join in 4th st of Ch.

12th Rnd: Same as 11th Rnd.

13th Rnd:
* Work (1) 2 Tr rice-st (2 Tr rice-st: Ch 5, keeping last lp of each st on hook. 2 Tr in first st of Ch, yarn over and work off all lps at (1) time),
rep. from * 3 times,
Dc between 2nd and 3rd Tr rice-sts, 2 Tr rice-st, Tr between first and 2nd Tr rice-sts, 2 Tr rice-st, skip next rice-st,
Sc between next 2 Tr (scallop).

Work all scallops in same way, join, cut yarn.

INSIDE EDGE: With right side facing, attach Shaded Pinks or Red Spangle in any
Ch 5 lp of 3rd Rnd to right of 5 Tr group, Sc in same sp, working around Tr groups,
* Ch 5, Sc in next lp,
rep. from * 5 times,
Ch 5, Sc in same lp after 2 Dc, Ch 5, Sc in next lp, Ch 5, Sc in same lp after 2 Dc,
* Ch 5, Sc in next lp,
rep. from * 4 times,
Ch 5, Sc in same Ch 5 lp of 3rd Rnd, Ch 3, Sc in next Ch 5 lp of 3rd Rnd and complete edging all around Tr groups in same way,
Ch 3, join, cut yarn.

OUTSIDE EDGE:
Attach Shaded Pinks or Red Spangle in sp between rice-sts at top of any scallop, Ch 7,
* double treble crochet (Dble-Tr: 3 times over hook) in same sp, Ch 3,
Triple-Treble crochet (Triple-Treble: 4 times over hook) in same sp, Ch 3, Dble-Tr in same sp, Ch 3, Tr in same sp,
Ch 5, 1 Dc, Ch 3, 1 Dc in next Dc, Ch 5, 1 Dc, Ch 3, 1 Dc in next Tr, Tr in next Sc between scallops, 1 Dc,
Ch 3, 1 Dc in base of next Tr, Ch 5, 1 Dc, Ch 3, 1 Dc in base of next Dc, Ch 5, Tr in sp between rice-sts at top of scallops, Ch 3,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, Ch 5, join in 4th st of Ch.

Next Rnd:
* 3 Sc in next lp, work (1) picot (picot: Ch 5, SLst in top of last Sc), 3 Sc in next lp, Ch 5, SLst in first st of Ch,
Ch 7, SLst in first st of Ch, Ch 5, SLst in first st of Ch, SLst in last Sc made for 3 picot group, 3 Sc in next lp,
Sc in next lp, picot, 2 Sc in same lp, Sc in next lp, picot, 4 Sc in same lp, 2 Sc in next lp, picot, Sc in same lp,
5 Sc in next lp, insert hook in next lp, pull yarn through, insert hook in next Tr, pull yarn through, insert hook in next lp,
pull yarn through, yarn over and work off all lps at (1) time,
5 Sc in next lp, 2 Sc in next lp, picot, Sc in same lp, 5 Sc in next lp, picot,
rep. from * all around - end to corr, join, cut yarn.

Crochet Pot Holder, Easy Pattern

Today I want to share my pattern for this simple two-color potholder. 

Measurements: about 8.5 inch square

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

US Hook size G/6 (4.25 MM)

Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn

Gauge: not important

Abbreviations:

ch chain

sl st slip stitch

sc single crochet

dc double crochet

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as stated or as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

Ch5, join in ring with sl st.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in ring, ch 2, * 2 dc in ring, ch 2* seven times; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 2: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same ch-2 space, 6 dc in next ch-2 space, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 space, 6 dc in next ch-2 space* three times; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Round 3: Attach the second color yearn next ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same ch-2 space, dc in next 10 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 10 dc* three times, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Round 4: Attach first color yarn into next ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same ch-2 space, dc in next 14 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 14 dc* three times, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 5: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same ch-2 space, dc in next 18 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 18 dc* three times, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Round 6: Attach second color yarn into next ch-2 space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same ch-2 space, dc in next 22 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 space, dc in next 22 dc* three times, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Make two squares.

Hold the squares with wrong side together. Work through both thicknesses. Attach first color with sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 12, sc in same ch-2 space (loop for hanging is made), sc in each st across to the next corner, *3 sc in corner ch-2 space, sc in each st across to the next corner* around, join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off.

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