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Crochet Christmas Tree Garland – Free Pattern

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Well this is a blast from the past! I was reminded of this Crochet Christmas Tree Garland today when I received a message from someone from my old blog asking if I had the pattern. It took a bit of searching but I did eventually find it. I wrote this pattern back in 2014 for an NCT publication and had not really thought about it again…until the message I received today! It was designed to be a project that a parent and child could work on together. You can read more about that here.

The pattern is not up to the same standard as my current patterns as I have progressed quite a bit in the last 10 years, both in terms of the actual pattern writing, photos, layout and design. I can already see a few things I am itching to tweak on this pattern so that I can add it to Ravelry, Love Crafts etc. I will probably also make a video at some point, so if you want to know when that’s ready, please sign up to my newsletter. These things always take longer than anticipated, so in the mean time, I’m just putting the original version here – you can get it as it is, for free!

crochet christmas tree garland hanging on the mantle piece

Crochet Christmas Tree Garland – Free Pattern

Tools & Materials

Yarn: Any DK yarn in various colours- I’ve used green, brown, white and red. You could also try it with Worsted or Aran weight yarn.

Hook:
4mm/ G Hook for DK & 5mm/H Hook for worsted/aran

Tapestry or wool needle
Scissors

To decorate:
Scrap yarn, felt, buttons, sequins etc for decorating your trees.
Fabric glue (if you are using sequins or felt to decorate).
In the example, I have sewn on some random, colourful buttons.

Finished size & yardage will vary depending on hook size, yarn thickness & your personal gauge.

collage of 4 images showing part of the process formaking a crochet christmas tree garland in cotton yarn

Download the Crochet Christmas Tree Garland – Free Pattern

Download a pdf version of the pattern, including chart:

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Claremont Granny Square with Join – Free Crochet Pattern

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UPDATE: If you want to make your own custom sweater using this motif, I now run an online, guided course to design & make your own granny square sweater. It includes this Claremont motif and lots more! Sign up for the waitlist here: Online Granny Square Sweater Course – Join Waitlist

Claremont is a Victorian style granny square with join. I have used it to make 2 different sweater designs which I made as part of my “Design & Make Your Own Sweater Course”. It looks fantastic in a classic, off white cotton but would also look good in any, solid colour. With a simple border, I think this motif would make a beautiful throw or blanket.

a montage of 3 images showing a woman with long hair wearing a white cotton crochet sweater made with a victorian style granny square

Tools & Materials

You can use any yarn weight and corresponding hook size but for these instructions (see examples below), I am using a Light DK / Sport weight yarn in one colour with a 4mm / G hook (Paintbox Yarn DK Cotton in Champagne White).

When making a project with this motif, for the best results, use one, solid colour. The mesh style join creates an attractive design element along the edges and at the corners of motif, especially where four motifs converge.  If you use different colours for each motif, this effect is lost.

white claremont victorian crochet motif in 4ply. dk and aran worsted yarn

Claremont Victorian Style Granny Square with Join – Instructions & Chart

For written instructions with photo tutorials and chart, please download the pdf here.

front cover of pdf crochet pattern for Victorian style granny square with join

Video Tutorial – Victorian style granny square with join

Half Motif

For instructions on how to make the half motif, please click here (opens in new tab).

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I hope you like my Claremont Granny Square Pattern – if you give it a try, please let me know!

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Feather & Fan Crochet Blanket

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This Feather & Fan Crochet Blanket uses the “feather & fan” stitch, click here for video tutorial of the stitch.

This blanket was inspired by the beautiful, hand-dyed yarn of Almas, who has an Etsy store under the name of Witchcraftylady. I used some of her Falkland Corriedale mini skein sets and one full 100g skein of 4ply, a total of 300g to make a blanket that measures 90cm x 90cm (approx 35 x 35 inches).

You could easily make this blanket larger or even turn it into a wrap – I give approximate yardage. If you fancy using a thicker yarn, such as DK, bear in mind that using thicker yarn will make larger “holes” in the lacey sections which may then not be suitable for babies’.

Note : the pattern only gives approximate yardage for 4ply/fingering with a 3.5mm/E hook but please feel free to use whichever hook gives you your preferred fabric, e.g. if you’re making a blanket you don’t want it to be too stiff and tight so you might opt for a slightly larger hook than usual and remember changing hook size and/or yarn will result in a different yardage requirement.

Feather & Fan Crochet Blanket

Tools & Materials

3.5mm/E Hook (my favourite are Clover Amour)

1,200 meters (1,312 yards) 4ply/fingering yarn in 6 colours – 400 meters (437 yards) in main colour, 5 x 80 meters (87 yards) in contrast colours.

This stitch pattern really comes to life after it’s been washed and blocked – the “feather” element opens up beautifully. Natural fibers with good stitch memory work best with this pattern. So wool & cotton blends are a good example. Synthetic yarns such as acrylic may not give the desired result.

I used 100g Hand Dyed Poldale Sock & 10 x 20g Hand Dyed Corriedale 4ply from WitchCraftyLady.

lacey ripple stitch crochet blanket in cheerful colours

Feather & Fan Crochet Blanket Instructions

You can download a .pdf pattern : click here.
Add to your Ravelry library : click here.

Video tutorial for stitch pattern:

Video tutorial for changing colours at the end of rows and minimizing the amount of sewing in required when complete:

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Half Star Flower Crochet Motif – Free Pattern

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I’ve put together the following instructions for a half motif of my “Star Flower” crochet block. This is useful for filling in the edge spaces or gaps if you’re using the main motif at a 45 degree angle. As mentioned in my previous post, I’m using Debbie Bliss Luxury Silk DK in colour Sage (48008) with a 4mm crochet hook (Clover Amour – one of my favourites).

Half Star Flower Crochet Motif – Pattern

(US crochet terminology)

Materials
4mm/G/6 hook
DK 100% Silk Yarn (or comparable)

Key (US terminology)
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dtr – double treble
hdc – half double crochet
prev – previous
row – row
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
tr – treble crochet

Crochet Instructions

This half motif is worked in rows, not rounds, i.e. you will turn the work after each row.

Ch5 and join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Row 1 : ch3 (counts as 1dc & ch1 sp); into the ring – (hdc, ch1) 4 times; hdc. (6 x hdc, 5 x ch1 sps)
Row 2 : ch9 ; sk 1ch, hdc in next st; ch6; sk 1ch, hdc in next st; ch8; sk 1ch, hdc in next st; ch6; sk 1ch, hdc in next st; ch4, dtr in 2nd ch of beg ch3 of prev row.
Row 3 : ch6; in sp – dtr, ch1, 2dc, hdc, sc; sl st in next hdc; in ch 6 sp – ch1, hdc, dc, ch2, dc, ch1; sl st in next hdc; in ch8 sp – sc, hdc, 2dc, ch1, tr, ch4, tr, ch1, 2dc, hdc, sc; sl st in next hdc; in ch 6 sp – ch1, hdc, dc, ch2, dc, ch1; sl st in next hdc; sl st in next hdc; complete the final petal, in the ch9 sp – sc, hdc, 2dc, ch1, tr, ch1, then dtr in 5th ch of beg ch9 from prev row. (1 x long petal with ch4 sp at tip, 2 x short petals with ch2 sp at tip, 2x half long petals)
Round 4 : ch6, sc in ch1 sp; ch8; in ch2 sp of next short petal – sc, ch3 picot; ch8; at the tip of the next long petal – sc in 2nd ch of ch4, ch6, sc in next ch; ch8; in ch2 sp of next short petal – sc, ch3 picot; ch8; sc in last ch6 sp; ch6, join with sl st in 5th ch of beg ch6 from prev row.
Fasten off.
Sew in ends and wet block.

The supporting video can be found here:

And here’s a chart in case you prefer that:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions for the full motif can be found here.

Instructions for joining the motif can be found here.

Coin Purse Free Crochet Pattern

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Coin Purse Free Crochet Pattern. When I’m teaching my 5 week courses, I often get students that finish their projects before others so I have developed a number of small, “mini-projects” to help keep them busy in class! This little purse is one of them!

This pattern is for a simple crocheted purse made in one piece – starting from the bottom up, in a spiral. The flap is then worked flat without breaking off the yarn and includes a button loop. The coin purse can be made with small amounts of Aran, Worsted or Chunky yarns. You could even try holding 2 strands of DK togther or 3 strands of 4ply.

three images - first image yellow ochre woolen purse with a silver button and a few sprigs of curry plant on subby silk background; second image, open mustard crochet purse with headphpnes; third image shows printed crochet pattern

Pattern Format

Pattern is available in British and US crochet terminology and includes 6 pages with photos and mini tutorials for some of the techniques involved and can be downloaded as a pdf. from my Free Small Pattern Directory.

Now with a step by step video tutorial! Scroll down for link…

Gauge

Specific gauge is not required, however you are looking to achieve a relatively dense and firm fabric to attain the correct structure for the purse.

Finished dimensions

Aran – approx. 4”/10cm tall & 4.5”/11cm wide.
Chunky – approx. 5”/7.5cm tall & 6”/15cm wide.

Difficulty

Easy – magic ring or alternative start (instructions given for both in video), US single/UK double crochet, working in the round, increasing and decreasing (instructions given), working flat in US double/UK treble crochet, basic sewing skills (attaching a button), keeping track of rounds with stitch marker.

Make to sell

You may make these purses to sell, either for charity or personal profit if you are a small scale crafter. All I ask is that you place the following text credit, either in your online listing or on a small piece of paper with the finished item: Design from www.mezzacraft.com

Other standard copyright laws apply.

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Download from my FREE Small Pattern Directory

Coin Purse Free Crochet Pattern – Video Tutorial

Step by step instructions.

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I hope you like my Coin Purse – if you give it a try, please let me know!

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Chipstead Mitts – A Slip Stitch Crochet Pattern

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crochet slip stitch mittensAt the beginning of the year, I taught my class about Slip Stitch Crochet and these mittens are what they made to master the technique.

Slip stitch crochet to creates a dense and warm fabric – perfect for mittens.
Working in a spiral, the hand and cuff are made first followed by the fingers and mitten tip. The yarn is re-joined to make the thumb and thumb tip. The cuff is made last and is worked flat and then sewn on with a simple whip stitch.

As previously mentioned, I originally developed this pattern for my crochet group, “The Riverhouse Hookers” to learn about slip stitch or Bosnian crochet – working in the round and flat. I have incorporated some of the class notes into the 9 page pattern so it includes additional information, photos and tips, as well as the pattern instructions for making the mittens.

 

Available in three sizes, with finished hand circumferences:

Size 1 : 15.5cm, Size 2 : 18cm, Size 3 : 21cm

These mittens are best worn with positive ease so choose the nearest size that is wider than your hand.
Materials:

Thick Aran (sample shown uses Artesano Aran in Nightfall).pattern_spread
2 x 100g (288 yards / 264 meters) is enough for all sizes.
5mm & 6mm hook (see note about hooks below).
Tapestry/Wool Needle.
Thin thread for marking the gusset increases (optional).
4 locking stitch markers.

Hooks:
For slip stitch crochet it’s best to use a pjoning or sked krok hook (these are generally one size).
You can use a normal crochet hook. Either choose one with a sharp tip or you can carefully modify the head of a cheap bamboo hook with a Stanley knife/craft knife and smooth with a nail file/emery paper to make the tip smaller.
Hooks with blunt heads or very rounded heads are not suitable as you will struggle to get the hook through the stitches.

My Chipstead Mitts Pattern is available from Ravelry.

Owl Door Stop – Riverhouse Hookers 5 Week Crochet Project for Second Term 2014

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We are now into the 3rd week of our latest project – the Amigurumi Owl Door Stop.
This is a project I have specially designed for my students to build on the skills they acquired in their first 10 week course. From being complete beginners they are now able to tackle a relatively complex project such as this! I am really proud of them!

Do you have basic crochet skills? Would you like to join the Riverhouse Hookers and take part in guided courses and projects such as this? Get in touch! mezza_may@yahoo.co.uk
Alternatively, for complete beginners we’re hoping to run a second crochet class on a weekday evening at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton, Surrey, United Kingdom starting in September. Please contact me as above.

Don’t live nearby and would like to make this owl? This pattern is now available for purchase, in both British & US crochet terminology. I will be donating a portion of the sales to the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre.