Free Crochet Butterfly Stitch Shawl Pattern

Here is another quick project I decided to crochet. The Butterfly Stitch Shawl Pattern.

The Free crochet pattern can be found HERE


I found it easy to follow along with a video of how to crochet the pattern found HERE

The measurements are about 60" across the back and 30" long.

I used a value yarn with a 5.5mm ( I ) Hook.

The Pattern is written for a much smaller yarn and hook than I used (3.5mm/E )

Free Crochet Shawl Pattern

I haven't posted anything recently, but that doesn't mean I havn't had projects on the go!

There is always left-over yarn from any project that I make.

If there isn't, I haven't finished the project yet and have to hope there is the same dye lot left at the store to purchase more.

I have recently been crocheting shawls with some left-over yarn.

Here is the final product (see below)!  The Free Crochet Shawl Pattern can be found HERE

I used Patons Classic Worsted Wool (Royal Purple).
I made it to the same dimensions as the Pattern. (20" long and 50" wide.)  I used 2 balls and a 5mm hook. I also single crocheted a nice finished row across the top.

It went quick and I used up some of my stash.

Free Crochet/Knit Toys

My friend had a baby shower last summer and I decided to crochet some toys
for the little bundle of joy.

One toy would not be enough, so I decided on two, which later turned into 4.

I crocheted 3 toy patterns and knit one. They are all FREE.

I began with the knitted fish pattern that can be found HERE
 
I then tried my hand at crocheting a turtle that can be found HERE

The airplane was also a fun project to crochet and can be found HERE
The pattern also includes a truck and a car. ( I have not made them... YET)


I finished by crocheting an elephant (which I think is so adorable) and can be found HERE
There is an extensive picture tutorial on how to crochet it (which I found quite helpful)
The elephant is put together while you crochet. No need for sewing !


Gauge is not so essential for any of these patterns.
I used a soft baby acrylic for the fish and turtle and cotton for the elephant and airplane.
The patterns are pretty straight forward and easy to read.

With a little patience and creativity I would make any one of these toys again !

Free Crochet Hand Bag and Pullover

This time I decided to try my hand at a couple crochet projects.

The bag was made with Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. (Purple/White/Blue mix)

I used the big ball of it and had lots left over. Enough to make another for a gift !
 (the recipient LOVED it!)

I lined the bag and put a snap to close it.

There are 3 sizes to the pattern if you have too much stuff to fit in a tiny bag like this one.


The Free crochet pattern is called the Starling Hand Bag and can be found HERE

There is also a very thorough video on how to crochet it.


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The other crochet project I finished is the Persimmon Pullover

I had some Patons Grace  cotton left over and it was just the right amount.

The Free Lionbrand Persimmon Pattern can be found HERE

It came out nicely and I like to add a splash of colour underneath with solid shirts.

Winter Hat - Lattice Pattern

First blog of the year.... OR EVER !!

I knit and now I recently crochet. (I am a much better knitter)

I finished a hat that is very fun and interesting.

I picked up a skein of Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash PAINTS without any ideas of what to do with it and I turned it into a winter hat !






















The FREE knitted hat pattern I followed was the Neon Lattice Cap from the Ebook download
Hot Hats that can be found HERE

There was also one correction on their website found HERE


Or for easy access:

Slip all Stitches pwise with yarn held in back

Lattice Pattern
Rnds 3-5: *sl 1, k4, sl 1, rep from * to end


I used the same number of stitches and followed the pattern to a tee.
Because the yarn I was using was thinner than the pattern I repeated the Lattice Pattern (rnds 1-12)  twice before decreasing.

If I would make another one I think I would make the ribbing a bit longer. I like the striped colours.

It was a fun a semi-quick project !