This heart is so easy and quick to make plus you can also use up any scraps of yarn that may have hanging around! It only takes around 10 minutes to make so why not make multiple and turn them into a lovely garland for valentines! You can find my easy to follow YouTube tutorial here OR you can use the written pattern below.
Round 1 – Chain 2 (does not count as stitch), 15 tc into ring, ss into top of first tc.
Round 2 – Chain 2, 1 tc into same st, 4 dtc into next st, 2 tc into next st, 1 htc into each of next four stitches.
Now we are going to make the pointy bottom of our heart – 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr into next stitch.
We will now begin working up the opposite side of our heart – 1 htc into each of next 4 st’s, 2 tc into next st, 4 dtc into next st, 1 tc into next st, ch 2, sl st into same stitch.
There you have it – you have made your very own heart!!!
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This pattern will teach you how to make the most simple yet pretty blanket. It only uses 2 basic stitches (double and treble crochet, UK terms) and is a 2 row repeat so is perfect if you are a beginner and want to increase your confidence in making large (or small) crochet pieces. That being said, you can make this blanket as small or as large as you would like and you can add in as many different colours of yarn that you would like. You could try stripes or even blocks of colour like I have done in my blanket. To finish off my blanket, I edged it with a crab stitch border but you can use what ever border you would like! Ready to get making? Grab your cup of tea and lets gather our supplies.
If you are more of a visual learner, you can find the video for this pattern on YouTube here –
If you are left handed don’t worry, I’ve got you!
Supplies
Any yarn of your choice and corresponding hook size
Scissors
Darning needle to weave in ends
Pattern – (This pattern uses UK terminology)
To begin, start by making a slip knot and chain to your desired width of your blanket. Make sure you end your chain on an even number.
Round 1 – Treble crochet into the second chain from the hook (tip – don’t count the chain on your hook!), double crochet into the next chain space. Continue with this sequence (tc in one space, dc in the next) until you get to the end of your row. You should end on a treble crochet. Chain 1 and turn.
Round 2 – We are going to working the opposite to the stitch that we did in round 1 so start with a dc in the first stitch and then treble in the next. Repeat this until to get to the end of the row (you should end on a dc), chain 1 and turn.
That’s it! That is the 2 row repeat that will make your blanket, I know right? SUPER easy!
If you want to add a crab stitch border, you can find my video tutorial here
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This easy crochet bag charm/pouch is quick to work up and is the perfect project for using up some of those pesky scraps that you may have hanging around. You can find the easy to follow YouTube tutorial here –
***Please note – This pattern is written in UK terms!
Abbreviations –
ch – Chain
mc – Magic circle
ss – Slip stitch
dc – Double crochet
htc – Half treble crochet
tc – Treble crochet
dtc – Double treble crochet
dcsps – Double crochet spike stitch
Make 2 of each of the following flowers –
Round 1 – Start with a mc (if you struggle with the mc, simply chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to create your circle. You can then work your stitches into this!). Ch3 (counts as a stitch) and work 14 DC into the magic circle. Ss to join into the top of the chain 3 from the start of the round. Pull your tail end tight to close your circle. Fasten off your yarn securely – we are going to change colours.
Round 2 – Attach your new yarn colour and ch 3 (this counts as a stitch), tc into the same space. 2 tc into each of the remaining stitches around (you should have 30 stitches in total at the end of this round). Ss to join into the top of the chain 3 from the start of the round.
Round 3 – 1htc into the next st, 2 tc into the next st, 2 dtc into the next st, 2 tc into the next st, htc into the next st, then ss into the following stitch. Repeat this sequence another 4 times around your circle.
Round 4 – dc into the next stitch, htc into the next stitch, 2 tc into the next four stitches, htc into the next stitch, dc into the following and then ss into the next. Repeat this sequence another 4 times around your work. Fasten off your yarn securely – we are going to change colours.
Round 5 – Attach your new yarn. In this round we are going to be inserting a dcsps into the space in-between our tc from round 2. Work 1 dcsps (into round 2 space), skip 1 stitch, dc into the next, 2dc into each of the following 8 stitches, dc into the next stitch and skip the next stitch. Repeat this sequence another 4 times around your work. Join with a ss to the start of this round and ch 50 (ch 6 if you are making your second piece). Ss to join at the bottom of the chain and fasten off your work.
To join – Place the 2 flowers together with wrong sides facing each other. Attach your yarn into the 5th set of the 2dc from round 5. Join your 2 sides together using dc’s around your work. Stop when you reach the 5th set of 2dc on your final petal to leave enough room for the opening.
Congratulations – you have finished! I love to see your work so don’t forget to tag me in your instagram pictures (@Lexie_Loves_Stitching).
Are you more of a visual learner? Well you can find the video tutorial here.
If you are more of a reader, the written pattern is below! This pattern is suitable for newborns up to adult size. There is no specific number of chains needed to make this hat – we are going on measurements. I have included a handy size chart for you to refer to if needed.
We are going to start with the bottom band part of the hat. Have a look at the size chart above to determine what size (circumference) you want your hat to be. The band part of the hat is worked in rows and then we will turn it to work the main part of the hat (if this sounds confusing then please watch the video linked above as this is more of a visual reference!).
A chain 1 does not count as a stitch when turning.
Round 1 – Chain (Ch) your brim to the WIDTH that you would like it to be. Once you have reached the desired size add 2 extra chains (for my hat, I made the newborn size and chained 7 +2, so 9 chains in total)
Round 2 – Double crochet (DC) into the second chain from the hook and then into each chain space until you reach the end of the row. Ch 1 and turn (does not count as a stitch).
Round 3 – DC into the first stitch of the round. DC into the back loop only (DCBLO) until you have 1 stitch left. Into the last stitch we are going to place a regular DC (not a DCBLO). Ch1 and turn.
Round 4 Onwards – Repeat round 3 until you reach your required circumference (see size chart above). Put the 2 ends of your work together and join with slip stitches. Do not cut your yarn. From now on we are going to be working in the round, around the brim of the band.
Main Body of the Hat
Round 1 – Chain 1 and DC back into that space. DC around the band of the hat. Keep count of your stitches as you will need to ensure that you have an even number of them when you get back to where to started. Try to keep your stitches evenly placed (I did one DC per row). Slip stitch (SS) into the first DC to join. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
Round 2 – Mini bean stitch into the same space that you SS into from the previous round (a mini bean stitch is insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, insert hook pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops). Ch1 to secure your mini bean stitch. Miss one stitch from the previous round, mini bean stitch into the next stitch. Continue this all the way around until you reach where you started from. SS into the top of the very first mini bean stitch that you made at the start of the round, chain 1. DO NOT TURN – we are working in the round.
Round 3 – From now on we are going to be working into the ch1 spaces from the previous round. *Mini bean stitch into the ch 1 space from the previous round, chain 1*. Repeat *-* until you reach where you started from. SS into the top of the very first mini bean stitch that you made at the start of the round, chain 1.
Round 4 onwards – Repeat round 3 until your hat reaches the desired height (mine measured 11 cm from brim to top). Ch 1 to secure. DO NOT CUT YARN as we are going to join up the top of the hat.
Joining the hat – Turn your hat inside out (this will give a neater finish for the end result. Place the 2 edges together and join using slip stitches in the BLO. When you reach the end fasten off and cut your yarn.
Finishing – Sew in all of your ends and turn your hat back to the proper side. Attach a pom pom in each of the 2 corners.
Ta Da!!!
Your hat is now finished! I love to see your work so don’t forget to tag me in your instagram pictures (@Lexie_Loves_Stitching).
I made this scrap yarn bookmark and posted the video on TikTok/YouTube. It has been very popular and after a request from the lovely Wanda on my YouTube for the written pattern, I have written it up! These only take about 20 minutes to make so are perfect for using up any scraps of yarn you may have hanging about!
Method(this bookmark only has one round but I have split it into sections to make it easier to follow)
Start by chaining 33 (or a multiple of 2 + 5 for a bigger/smaller bookmark)
Round 1 (right side RS) –
First Stitch –
Yarn over (YO) and insert your hook into the 2nd chain space. *YO and pull up a loop. Insert your hook into the next chain space (do not yarn over) and pull up a loop*. Repeat *-* in the next 2 chain spaces – you should have 6 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 6 loops. Chain 1.
Next Stitch:
Insert hook into the ch-1 space of the last stitch– this is called the “eye” of the st.
YO and draw up a loop – you should have 2 loops on the hook.
Insert hook into the leg of the last stitch, YO, and draw up a loop – you should have 3 loops on the hook.
Insert hook into the ch of the last stitch, YO and draw up a loop – you should have 4 loops on the hook.
[Insert hook into next ch, YO and draw up a loop] 2 times – you should have 6 loops on the hook.
YO, and pull through all 6 loops.
Ch 1 to complete the st.
Repeat the instructions for the “Next Stitch” part of the pattern across the row. When Row 1 is complete, there should be a total of 15 stitches.
Round 2 (Wrong Side)
Turn your work and do not ch 1 to start the row. Instead, go directly into the “eye” (or ch-1 sp) of the st.
Make 2 sc into the eye of each st across.
There should be a total of 30 sc at the end of Row 2.
To finish off your bookmark, slip stitch into the the first stitch from round 1, cut off yarn and weave in ends. I have added a tassel to the bottom of my bookmark to give it a bit of pizazz!
These simple yet beautiful crochet pumpkins are easy and quick to make for both beginners and seasoned crocheter’s alike. As well as the written pattern I have a video tutorial on how to make these pumpkins. You can find the link here –
Please note that this pattern is written in UK terms.
Chunky Yarn – I used King Cole Big Value Super Chunky
Polyester stuffing
Darning Needle
Cinnamon Stick
Scissors
Garden twine/string
Special Stitches
HTC 3rd lp – Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop
Starting Chain – Begin by chaining 15
Row 1 – starting in the second chain from the hook, hdc into each chain space until you reach the end of the chain. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 – (RS): *Yo (yarn over), insert hook through the stitch from back to front, push the hook under the third loop of htc, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all three loops on the hook; rep from * until the end of the row, ch1, turn. This pushes the front and back loop of the stitch to the front (RS of work).
Row 3 – (WS): Ch 2, *yo, from the front of work, insert hook under the third loop only, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all three loops on the hook; rep from * across, turn. This pushes the front and back loop of the stitch to the RS of work.
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 until you have completed 19 rows (you should end on a completed row of row 2).
Fold your finished rectangle so that the WS is facing. Ss through each stitch across too seam. Leave a long tail as we will use this for the bottom closure.
With the long tail and yarn needle, weave through every other row around the bottom of your crochet tube, pull the tail tightly too close but do not trim the tail – we will use this to make the indents on our pumpkin.
Stuff your pumpkin with polyester filling. Join yarn back to the working yarn at the top opening and repeat the closing technique that you used for the bottom. Weave in the ends.
With the long yarn tail from the bottom closure, create indents in every 2nd or 3rd ribbed row between the ridges. Weave the yarn needle down through the stitches, and push the yarn needle through the bottom closure, coming up through the top closure and then pull tight and re-insert your needle into the bottom of the pumpkin. Repeat this step until you have the desired look that you want. Fasten off at the bottom of your pumpkin and weave in your ends.
Add your cinnamon stick to the top opening of your pumpkin and tie some garden twine around the stick. Congratulations! You have made a pumpkin!!!
To make the taller pumpkin you will need a 10mm/size N/P hook. The yarn that I used is Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky in Gilt. The pattern is the same for the regular pumpkin but your starting chain will need to be 25 and the total number of rows in 13.
I hope that you enjoyed this pattern. I would love to see your pumpkins so feel free to tag me on instagram (@lexie_loves_stitching) or post them over on Crochet Beginners Group on Facebook! For more crochet patterns, subscribe to my YouTube channel –
This baby bonnet pattern is part of my baby set and is suitable for intermediate beginners. For this pattern you will need –
4mm Crochet Hook
DK Cotton Yarn (I used Peter Pan Baby Cotton)
Find the video here, the written pattern is below –
This pattern in written in UK Terms
Abbreviations
st/sts – Stitches
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
htc – half treble crochet
tc – treble crochet
ss – slip stitch
Start by making a magic circle or ch 4 and ss into the 1st ch
Round 1 – ch 1, work 10 tc into the magic circle, ss to join (10 st).
Round 2 – ch1, work 2tc into each stitch, ss to join (20 st).
Round 3 – ch1, work 2tc into the first st and 1 tc into the next. Repeat until the end. Ss to join (30 st).
Round 4 – ch1, work 2tc into the first st and 1 tc into the next 2 st. Repeat until the end. Ss to join (40 st).
Round 5 – ch1, work 2tc into the first st and 1 tc into the next 3 st. Repeat until the end. Ss to join (50 st).
Round 6 – ch1, work 1 tc into each st (50st).
Round 7 – ch1, 1htc, *skip 2 st, work 2tc, ch3, ss all into the same stitch*. Repeat *to* 16 times. 1htc into the last st. Turn (50 st)
Round 8 – ch1, 1htc, * work 2tc around the ch3 from the previous round, ch3, ss into the 3rd ch from the previous*. Repeat *to* 16 times. 1htc into the last st. Turn (50 st)
Round 9 – 17 – Repeat round 8. Fasten off and secure your yarn.
Strap
Chain 42 then join with a slip stitch to the main part of the bonnet. Work dc’s evenly around the bottom edge of the bonnet. When you reach the opposite edge, ch42, turn, work 1dc into each chain, along the bottom edge of the bonnet and into each of the 42 chains on the opposite side. Fasten off and sew in all your ends.
Congratulations, you have made yourself a baby bonnet!
Have you ever struggled to attach new yarn or wondered how to change colours?? Well have no fear, the magic knot is here to help you! It is so easy and simple and you will be changing colours in no time! Have a watch of the video below to see how its done!
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As well as making things I also love to read. I hate it when I carry my book in my bag and the front cover gets damaged and pages get creased. I have come up with a super easy pattern for a book sleeve. This project is suitable for beginner sewers and also makes an easy project for kids to have a go at.
Find the video on how too make your book sleeve here –
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Its been ages since I have done a blog post! I’ve been really busy with my University course and have had loads of work to do so I haven’t been blogging as much as I should at all!
Anyway, I have come up with a really east and super quick make that even the kids can do and will soon be making lots for their friends. Find the video here –
I love to see all your makes so don’t forget to tag me in your pictures on Instagram – @Lexie_Loves_Stitching.
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