Colorful flower applique

If your kids have boring one color sweater they don't want to wear adding some fun applique may be the solution. This flower is so easy that even a beginner in crocheting should be able to do it in a matter of just minutes.

This is also the perfect project for using the small amount of yarn left.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Whatever you choose, this is made with scraps.
Hook size: 5mm(hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: mc, hdc, ss

Finished size: 6.5 in/16.5 cm from the top of one of the petals to the top of the opposite one.

Colors: white for the central circle, 8 different for the petals

Abbreviations:

mc - magic circle

ss - slip stitch

hdc - half double crochet

Note: If you are having problems with the magic circle just ch 4 and ss in the first chain instead, 


Pattern:

Start with magic circle and 8 hdc into it. Ch 1, hdc in the same st, 2 hdc in each of the rest 7 st. End with ss in ch 1.

Petals:
Join different color and ch 11, hdc in the second st from hook, hdc in the next 9 st (10 hdc made), ss in the same st where the chain started. Turn.
Hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 9 st of the petal. Turn.
Hdc (no chain to make round petal) in same st, 1 hdc in each of the 9 st, ss in the next st of the white circle. One petal made.

Insert the hook into the next st of the circle, join another color and pull through with the new color. 

With the new color repeat the petal pattern. Make 8 petals.

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Simply Charming Headband

Not having enough time for all the gifts you want to make? 

Try this pattern - headbands are faster to make than hats, can be made in different sizes and width, different yarn type - to either keep warm or simply to keep the hair away. Choose different colors or simply add flower or other embelishment to make them look exceptional.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: DK (11 wpi) , I used Drops Cotton Merino

Hook size: 4 mm/ G (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: ss, sc, dc, ch

Finished size:  Lenght 20.5in/52 cm, width 4in/10 cm. Check the notes in the pattern how to decrease/increase the starting chain to make for kids

Abbreviations:

ss - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

ch - chain

* - * Repeat the pattern between the * as described

Notes:

- The black and the colored part are done separately, you will need stitch marker or anything to stop unraveling one part while you are working on the other 

- Cluster is 3 dc in the same st, ch2 in the start of the colored row counts as dc

Pattern:

Adult size

Round 1: With black ch 90 (or any multiple of 3), join with ss in the first chain. Be careful to not twist the chain. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc around end with ss in first ch.

If you are having problems with the starting chain you may do this trick:
- Ch 91, do not join but sc in second hook from st, sc till the end, now join with ss in the opposite sc. It is easier to not twist the starting chain but you will have to sew a little at the end in the starting chain.
Or
- You may start with sc foundation chain

Round 2:
Ch 4, dc in same st. Skip 2st, * [dc, ch, dc] in the same st, skip 2 st*. Repeat * - * around, end with ss in the top of the starting chain. Put a marker in the last worked st and remove the hook. 

Round 3: [Coloured round] Join new colour (red/yellow/green or whatever you want) in the ch space between the last two dc from the previous round. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the same st, * work 3dc (cluster) in the next chain space*, repeat * - * till the end. SS in the top of the ch 3 from the start of the round. Put the stitch marker here and remove the hook. Continue the next row with black yarn.  Round 4: [Black round]: With the hook draw the black loop (from the last worked black stitch where the marker was) so it is between two clusters of 3 dc from the coloured row and ch 4, dc in the same st. Skip the next coloured cluster from the previous row, * [dc, ch, dc] between the clusters of 3 dc from the previous row, skip the next cluster *. Repeat * - * till the end of the round, end with ss in the starting chain. Work only in the black stitches from the previous black round. Get the marker from the last worked stitch of the coloured row and put it here. Continue next row with the coloured yarn.

Round 5: [Coloured round]: With the hook draw the colored loop from the last worked coloured round so it is in the space between 2 dc of the black round. Insert the hook in the colored yarn and continue this row with coloured yarn. Ch 3, 2 dc in the same space. *Skip to the next chain space and work 3 dc*, repeat * - * till the end of the round, ss in the top of the ch 3 from the start of the row. Put the stitch marker here and continue working with black.

Round 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: Repeat round 4

Round 7, 9, 11, 13: Repeat round 5

If you need to increase the widtth continue with few more repeats of round 4 and 5.

Round 15: Continue with black. Ch 1, sc in the same st, now work 1 sc in each st, 2 sc in the ch space between the dc. You should end up with  the same number of stitches like in the starting chain. 

Round 16: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc around. End with ss in starting chain.


Flower: If you want to add the flower from the red headband check the pattern here.

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Mini owl applique

Owls are fun and adorable. They are nice addition to any hats, bags, garments or even keyrings. They are fast to make and can use any scrap yarn.

This crocheted owl measures just 3 cm/1.25 in and is made with 3mm crochet hook.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Does not matter for this project. I used 100% cotton from Drops.

Hook size: 3mm (C or D) (hook size conversion chart). You may use any yarn and suitable hook. 

Stitches used: sc, mc

Finished size: 3cm/1.25in

Colors used: yellow, green, brown, salmon (very small amount for beak only, any red will be ok too).

Note: You will need something for eyes - small buttons, amigurumi eyes or some eyes for crafting.
I have used eyes for crafting with glue at the back.

Abbreviations:

mc - magic circle
sc - single crochet
ss - slip stitch
hdc - half double crochet

Pattern:
Start with yellow. In mc sc 6, end with ss.

Join green and ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each of the next st, end with ss in ch 1 (12 st).

Join brown and ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat * - * till the end of the round.

Continue with brown - ch 3 and ss in the next st, ss in the next 2 st, ch 3, ss in the next st. Ears are done. Cut the yarn.

Skip one st from the last worked stitch and join yellow, work one ss, then sc in next st, one hdc in next st. One wing is made. Now make the second one the same way on the opposite side.

With small amount of yellow and tapestry needle make the legs.

Then put the eyes (or sew them if you use buttons) and sew beak below with tapestry needle.

The picture below shows how to make the beak with the needle.

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Jeep

This crochet jeep will make every little boy(or even girl) happy. It is a nice addition to every hat or any toddler garment and takes only a small amount of yarn (if you have scrap yarn left from another project this is where to spend it).

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.


Yarn: The yarn does not matter for this project. I have used 100% cotton with  hook in matching size
Hook size: 3mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, ss, mc

Finished size: around 3.5in wide (9 cm)

Colours used: whatever you want for the jeep body, I have used blue and dark blue. You will also need yellow, red and white for the lights and the windows. Black, beige and white are used for the wheels.

Note: You need to know how to change the colours in the middle of the row. It is not really hard - it just need some practice. The general rule is simple - before working the last stitch and when you have only 2 loops on the hook grab the new color with your hook, then pull it through the 2 loops to finish off the stitch. And the colour is now changed to the new one you need.

You may also decide to transfer the yarn from the same colour or use few small balls of yarn for each section and crochet with the same yarn ball when you turn the work and make the next row.

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 21, sc in second st from hook, sc in each ch till the end (20 st). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in each st till end (20 st). Turn.

Row 3 and 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Repeat row 2 with dark blue.

Row 6: Repeat row 2 with blue.

Row 7: Repeat row 2 with dark blue.

Row 8 and 9: Repeat row 2 with blue.

Now the top part of the jeep. You will need here 2 small balls of white (or just transfer the white) and 3 blue (or again just transfer the blue). Do not cut the yarn between the different sections of white and blue but leave it free, make sure you don't twist it.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, join white and work sc in the next 5 st, just before finishing the last of the 5 sc grab blue yarn and pull it through the last 2 loops of the 5th sc. Make one sc with blue then work sc with white in the next 5 st. Join blue and make 3 more sc with blue. Turn.

Row 11: Now you need to do the same but on the opposite side - start with blue sc in the first 3 st, then 5 sc with white, 1 sc with blue, 5 sc with white and finish with 2 sc in blue. Turn.

Row 12 and 14: Repeat row 10.

Row 13 and 15: Repeat row 11.

Row 16, 17 and 18: With blue ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in each st till end. Turn.

Make a row of sc with blue all around the jeep body.

Wheels: 

Round 1: With white in mc ch 1, sc in the mc, make 7 more sc and join with a ss in the ch 1 (8 st)

Round 2: Join beige. Ch 1, sc in the same st, work 2 sc in each st, end with ss (16 st)

Round 3: Join black. Ch 1, sc in the same st, *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st*. Repeat * - * till the end of the round, end with ss (24 st).

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st, * 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*. Repeat * - * till the end of the round, end with ss (32 st).

Make one more wheel and sew them on the jeep.

Rear wheel:

Ch 8, sc in the second st from hook, sc till end. Turn.

Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc till end. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Sew the wheel on the "back" of the jeep.

With yellow and red yarn sew some lights and that's all :)

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Police Car

This crocheted police car is a nice finishing touch to every project for little boys. It can be made for hats, vests, bags or any boy garment.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: 100% cotton 
Hook size: 3mm or any suitable for the yarn (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, ss, mc, sc2tog

Finished size: 3in (8 cm) wide

Colors used: small amount white, blue, dark blue, black, yellow and red

Abbreviations:

sc - single crochet
ss - slip stitch
mc - magic circle
sc2tog - single crochet decrease

Pattern:

Row 1: With white ch 23, sc in second st from hook, sc in each ch till end (22 st), turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st till end (22 st), turn. Join blue.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st till end (22 st). Turn.

Row 4 and 5: Repeat row 3

Row 6: Join white again. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st till end. Turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in next st. Sc in each st till only 2 st left, sc2tog. Turn (20 st).

Row 8: Repeat row 7 (18 st). 

Now make a round of sc with white around the "body" of the car.

It's time to make the upper part. Count 4 st from both sides and mark them with stitch markers, this is where the upper part will be attached.

Join white in one of the markers and ch 22, ss in the marker of the other side.

Turn the work and make a ss in the next st (in the inner st). 

Now make one sc in each ch and finish with a ss in the st next to the first where the chain started (inside the top part again).

Now join yarn in the middle st of the top row (5-6th st if you count the stitches inside the top of the car). See the picture below. Ch 7 and join it in the middle of the cars top (around 11th st).

That's for the car body. 

Wheels:

With white colour - in mc ch 1, sc in the mc, make 7 more sc, end with ss in ch1.
Join black - ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st (16 st).
Ch 1, sc in same st, repeat *sc, 2 sc* till end of the round, join the circle with ss.

Lights:
The front and back lights are simply sewn with yellow and red yarn.

Police lights on the top: with red ch 3, sc in second from st from hook, sc.
Join dark blue and ch 2, sc in second st from hook. Now sew it on top of the car.

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Mini Truck

This crocheted mini truck is a nice addition to any scarf, hat or garment for little boys or girls. It takes small amount of any scrap yarn and is fast to make. Only basic stitches are used.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: not important for this project, I used cotton yarn with 3 mm hook
Hook size: 3 mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, mc, sc2tog

Finished size: 2.5 in (6 cm) long

Pattern:

Truck:
With beige: Ch 16, sc in second st from hook, sc till end (15 st). Turn.

Row 2, 3, 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc till end (15 st). Turn.

Row 5: Join different colour (green). Ch 1, sc in same st, 1 sc in next 9 st. Turn.

Row 6 -12: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc till end. Turn.

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in next st, sc till 2 st left. sc2tog in last 2 st.

Join white in the other end of the beige row and make 1 sc in next 5 st. There should be 1 st left between the green and the white part. Turn.

Row 6 - 10 with white - ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 st. Turn.

Row 11: Ch1,  sc in next st, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog in last two st.

Tires:
With white in mc ch 1, 6 sc in the magic circle, ss in ch1.
With dark brown or black: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st, ss in the ch1.
Make two tires and sew them to the truck body.

Sew lights with yellow and red/rose colour in front and back. Sew the front with the back part of the truck with another colour (brown).

That's it, now it is ready.

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Ambulance Applique

This ambulance applique is a nice embelishment for garments, hats, bags. It is around 3in(8cm) wide, 2.25in(5cm) long with crochet hook D (3.25mm).

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: fine
Hook size: D/3.25mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, dc, ss

Finished size: 3in/8cm wide, 2.25in(5cm) long

Colors: white, blue, small amount of yellow and red for lights.

Pattern:

Car:

Row 1: With white color ch 21, sc in second st from hook, sc till end (20 st). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc till end. Turn.

Row 3, 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Join blue color, repeat row 2.

Row 6: Join white, repeat row 2.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, work 13 sc. Turn.

Row 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13: Repeat row 7.

Row 14: Start with sc in next st, sc till last 2 st, sc2tog in last 2 st, sc around the whole applique. Cut off the yarn and weave in ends.

Now join white color in second st from top, ch 8 and join with sc in 4th st. of the front of the ambulance, sc in next st, sc back in every chain. See the picture:

Wheels:

I made the back wheel slightly bigger than the front one.

For the back wheel: With blue color - in mc sc 7, ss. Join black color, ch 2, dc in same st, work 2 dc in all st, ss at the end in ch 2 (14 st). Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Front wheel: Same as the back wheel but with 6 sc. In mc sc 7, ss in the first sc. Join black color, ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in every st, ss at the end (12 st). Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. 

Sew the wheels to the ambulance.

Cross and Lights: The cross is done with surface crochetting (just 2-3 st horizontally and vertically). However if you don't like surface crochetting you may just sew it with small amount of yarn. The lights are sewn with small amount of yarn.

Emergency Light: Join yellow and make 3 sc. Join blue color and make another 3 sc as next row.

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Spring Flower

This very simple flower was made to fit one amazing spring hat. It could be used as a nice finish touch to many crochet project - hats, garments, scarves, headbands or even bags.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn (or any of your choice)
Hook size: 5mm(hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: ss, hdc, dc, tr, ch

Finished size: 3.5 in/9 cm (depends on the hook and yarn)

Abbreviations:

ss - slip stitch

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

tr - treble or tripple st

ch - chain

st - stitch

You may join different colors for each row of petals.

Pattern: 

In magic circle make 10 dc. 

1st row of petals:
Now work only in front loop - * [Hdc, dc, dc, hdc] in same st, ss in next st *, repeat * - * 4 times. First row of petals done. Join another color or continue with the same.

2nd row of petals:
Turn the flower to the back and work now in the back loops. 
* ch 5, skip one st (this skipped st will be used in the 3rd row of petals), ss in next st *, repeat * - * 4 more times, ss at the start of first ch 5.
Now work in each ch 5 - * sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, ch, tr, 2dc, hdc, sc, ss in next ch 5,* rep * - * 4 more times for each of the ch 5.

3rd row of petals:

This row is done in the skipped stitches from the previous row. Make another 5 chains - *ch 5, skip one st (you are now skipping the stitch where the ch from previous row starts/ends) *, repeat 4 more times. 

In each ch 5 work *sc, hdc, 2dc, 2tr, ch, 2tr, 2dc, hdc, sc *, repeat * - * 4 more times, ss. 

4rd row of petals:

For the last row of petals join another color in the middle of the base chain of the petal from the previous row. Ch 7 and join with ss in the middle of the chain of the next petal. Do 4 more ch 7 for total of 5 chains.

In each ch space work * 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 3 tr, ch, 3tr, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc, ss in next ch *, repeat * - * 4 more times, ss. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

This is the flower. 

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