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Berry Stitch Dishcloth

These crochet dishcloths are perfect for cleaning the dishes or any kitchen surfaces. They are easy to make, can use any leftover yarn (cotton is preferred as it absorbs well and can be washed at high temperature in the washing machine). You can do them in any sizes and bring colors in your kitchen.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Cotton preferred, I used leftovers from Drops Paris and Drops Loves You 5
Hook size: 4.5mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, ch

Finished size: 5.5in x 5.5in (14cm x 14 cm) for the small square, 8in x 7 in (20cm x 18cm) for the big dishcloth. I made it double sided so it can be used as hot mat.

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st - stitch

Pattern:

Chain even number of stitches (22 for the small dishcloth, 32 for the big one), sc in second st from hook, sc in each ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 1: Sc in the same st, * ch 3 in next st, sc in next st *, repeat *-* till end, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each st till the end, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in same st, sc in next st, *ch 3 in next st, sc in next st*, repeat * - * till 2 st left, sc in the last 2 st, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Repeat row 2, 3, 4 for the pattern and make the dishcloth as long as you want.
The big one is double sided - the back side is made of sc only.

Border: The border is just a row of sc around the dishcloth, each corner is made of 3 sc in the corner stitch.

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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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Grille stitch

Beautiful, colorful, no holes. Try this Grille stitch pattern with change of colors each row. The pattern uses only basic stitches - single, double crochet and a starting chain.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Abbreviations:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

Pattern:

Chain uneven number of stitches (multiple of 2 + 1).

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd st from hook. * dc in next st, sc in next st *. Repeat * - * till the end of the row, end with dc in the last st. Turn.

Row 2: Join new color, ch 1 and sc in the same st, * dc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat * - * till the end of the row, end with dc in the last st. Turn.
The dc should be in the sc of the previous row, the sc is in the dc of the previous row.

Repeat row 2 as many times as you wish with different colors.

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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.

If you like this pattern you may also check the pattern for these hats:

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Bumpy Rows Stitch

This is beginners friendly stitch pattern that creates great texture - you need only to know how to do chain, single and double crochet stitches (in US terms).

This stitch is great for afghans, blankets, scarves, garments or anywhere you want texture while it is still easy to crochet and remember. The best part with this stitch is it creates straight edges, no need of additional border.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: whatever you want
Hook size: suitable for the yarn

Stitches used: ch, sc, dc

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Row 1: Ch any multiple of 4 + 2 as starting chain, sc in the second st from hook, sc in each ch

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, * skip 3 st, (sc, 3dc) in same stitch*, repeat * - * till there are only 4 st left, skip 3 st, sc in the last st, ch2, turn.

Row 3: 3 dc in the first st, * skip 3 st, (sc, 3dc) in same st *, repeat * - * till there are only 4 st left, skip 3 st, sc in the last st, ch 2, turn.

Repeat Row 3 for the pattern.

Finishing row: Ch 2, dc in the same st, * sc in the next 3 st, dc*, repeat * - * till the end of the row, finish with dc.

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Easy crochet hat

Are you looking for easy to make, yet stylish hat pattern for the favorite men in your life - father, hubby, kid, dad or any relative - this pattern is suitable for all of them. And most important - it won't take much time. Have a little girl? Just change the color combination.

This pattern uses only basic stitches and is very easy even for beginners.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Worsted. I used Alize Lanagold - combination of wool and acrylic.
Hook size: 5.5mm or I (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: dc, hdc, mc

Finished size: Teenage, adult (men and women) size

Abbreviations:

dc - double crochet

hdc - half double crochet

mc - magic circle (or magic loop) to start the hat

ss - slip stitch

Notes:

- Each round starts with ch 2 (I use ch 2 for dc instead of ch 3 as it makes almost unnoticable start but if you are not used to it you may ch 3 as usual instead).
- Each round ends with ss in the top of the starting ch.
- The starting chain counts as stitch (dc or hdc).

Pattern:
Round 1: In mc dc 10, ss in first dc (10 st).

Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st, end with ss in ch 2 (20 st).

Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * - *, end with ss in ch 2 (30 st)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * - *, end with ss in ch 2 (40 st).

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * - *, end with ss in ch 2 (50 st).

For teenage size skip round 6 and 7 and go straight to round 8.

Round 6: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * - *, end with ss in ch 2 (60 st).

For women size skip round 7 and go straight to round 8.

Round 7: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * - *, end with ss in ch 2 (70 st).

Round 8 - 11: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc around, end with ss in ch 2.

Round 12 (for adult size only - women, men): repeat round 8

Round 13: Join black, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc around, end with ss in ch1.

Round 14: Join green, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc around, end with ss in ch1.

Round 15, 16: With offwhite ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc around, end with ss in ch 1

Round 17: Repeat round 14

Round 18: Repeat round 13

Round 19, 20: With brown ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc around, end with ss in ch1.

And last the green part is sewn with big needle and green yarn. It is very easy to sew. The solid arrows is where the yarn go above, the pattern repeats every two hdc stitches. Simply insert the needle from the wrong side between some of the green hdc (1 on picture), then insert the needle in the upper green side (skip two hdc), repeat arroun the hat, then do the same but in the other direction so you make green 'X'

That's all

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Textured shells

This is an easy stitch which adds texture and some lacy look to the crochet projects. It works up fast and is perfect for scarves and garments.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Stitches used: ch, sc, dc, bpdc

Abbreviations:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

bpdc - back post double crochet

Notes: shell = 3 dc in the same stitch

Stitch pattern:

Ch any number of multiple of 3 + 4.

Row 1: Work 3dc in the 5th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 3 dc in the 3rd chain(shell made) *, repeat * - * till 2 ch are left. Skip one ch and dc in the last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, bpdc in the post of the second(middle) stitch from the shell on the previous row, * ch 2, bpdc in the post of the second st from the shell on the previous row *, repeat * - * till the last shell on the row, then ch 1 and sc in the last st. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, skip the 2 ch, 3 dc in next st(shell made), * skip the ch 2, work 3 dc in next st *, repeat * - * till only 2 st are left. Skip the ch 1 from the previous row and dc in the last st. Turn.

Repeat row 2 and row 3 for pattern.

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Bamboo Dishcloths

I found a little ball of multicolored bamboo yarn in my stash left from other projects and I did not know what to do with it until I started to crochet new dishcloths for my kitchen.

The bamboo yarn is perfect for the kitchen - it is natural, it is considered antibacterial, it absorbs better than cotton and it is very soft. The only disadvantage is it is more expensive than cotton unless you get it on discount (like I did).

So this ball of bamboo yarn is now my new very soft dishcloths and I am very happy with them both.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: 100% bamboo
Hook size: 3mm/C or D (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: ch, sc, dc

Finished size: 7.5x9in (19x23cm) for the big dishcloth, 6.5x6.5in(16x16cm) for the small one

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Pattern:
The good thing with the dishcloths is you can test any new stitches or new yarn and get something useful at the end - like kitchen dishcloths, washcloths or simply new hotpads or coasters.

The stitch pattern used for these two dishcloths is very simple combination of basic stitches that creates amazing texture.

Big dishcloth (7.5x9in)

Row 1: Ch 66 (or any multiple of 4 + 2 as starting chain), sc in the second st from hook, sc in each ch (65st)

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, * skip 3 st, (sc, 3dc) in same stitch*, repeat * - * till there are only 4 st left, skip 3 st, sc in the last st, ch2, turn.

Row 3: 3 dc in the first st, * skip 3 st, (sc, 3dc) in same st *, repeat * - * till there are only 4 st left, skip 3 st, sc in the last st, ch 2, turn.

Repeat Row 3 till you have the lenght you need.

Finishing row: Ch 2, dc in the same st, * sc in the next 3 st, dc*, repeat * - * till the end of the row, finish with dc.

Note: For the small dishcloth the pattern is the same but with the starting chain is 54ch.

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PomPom Hat with Truck

This pattern is created for little boys but it can be used for girls with different colours and embelishment) or even adults. It is easily adapted for different hat sizes.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: worsted weight yarn, I used 50% acrylic, 50% wool
Hook size: J/10 or 6mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: dc, sc, ss

Finished size: toddler (3-6 years), 9in/22cm wide, 9in/22cm height (without the pompom)

Abbreviations:

ss - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Notes:

The hat is crochet as a rectangle. To control how long will be the finished hat add or remove to the starting chain.

The finished hat is slightly slouchy for a toddler.

There are three colours used - dark brown, brown and beige. The colour is switched every 2 rows and the scheme is dark brown, brown, beige, brown, dark brown, brown etc (brown between every other 2 colours).

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 28, dc in third st from hook, dc till end (26 st). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st in the back loop only(26 st). Turn.
Row 3-28: Repeat row 2 switching the colour every 2 rows.

Now sew both ends - the back loop only with the front loop of the other side. Check if the hat is wide enough, if this is not the case you may add few more rows and then sew it.

Sew the top of the hat.

Border of the hat - Join dark brown and make a round of sc across the hat's bottom, ss in the end. Ch 1, sc in same st, make another row of sc, repeat one more time (one more round of sc). Cut the yarn and weave in ends.

With brown and a needle sew crosses around the bottom of the hat. Make them equal - cross in one st, skip one st, then another cross. It might take some tries to make them all equals :)

Pom Pom - use yarn with the colours used for the hat to make a pompom.

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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.

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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