Joy of Creation Crochet

I had never made granny squares. So I googled and found this great tutorial on  Craftpassion .  I followed this tutorial and made some granny squares. Then I joined them together and added border to make this table runner. Abbreviations/ stitches used (US terms) Ch- chain Tr- treble crochet Dc- double crochet Sl st- slip stitch Abbreviations master list Things you will need: Worsted weight yarn in 5 colours (4 colours for granny squares and 1 colour for joining and border)   I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Pair of scissors Make total 12 granny squares. I used 4 colours and I made 3 granny squares of each colour. I have worked the 1st round in a ch instead of 4 ch circle or magic ring method.  Click here  for the details. Pattern: Granny square: Round 1: ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from the hook. Sl st in 1st dc. Pull the yarn tail tightly to close the centre of the circle. (12 dc) Round 2: ch ...

Ice cream Tote Bag (Beginner friendly pattern) In 2017, I participated in MICQ's Guinness World Record Event, for the longest crochet scarf. That time I received sponsored yarn. I had some yarn left after completing the scarves. I was not very experienced in crochet at that time. I was actually making a table runner for my mother, but the yarn was insufficient. So I folded the rectangle in half, sewed the sides together, added the straps... And this is how this bag was born 😂 Things you will need: Worsted weight cotton yarn in 3 colours; A, B and C I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook Lining fabric (optional) Needle and thread Gauge: Not crucial for this project Finished bag measurements: Stitches used/ Abbreviations: Ch- chain Dc- double crochet Lcdc- long chain dc Sc- single crochet Special stitches: Star stitch Lcdc: draw up a loop to the height of dc, 1 dc in same st. ( No need to ch 3 at the beginning of dc row) Pattern With colour A, Row 1 (RS)...

Easy V neck toddler vest  I made this vest last year for my daughter. (Download the  pdf  here) I have modified this pattern little bit. I have included the instructions for bottom ribbing and have increased the armhole depth slightly. Things you will need Yarn: 1. RHSS Jumbo in pale yellow (Colour A)  2. Caron jumbo in baby rainbow (Colour B) You can use any worsted weight yarn, just make sure your gauge is correct. Crochet hooks  I/9/(5.5 mm) and H/8 (5 mm) (or size to obtain the gauge) Yarn needle Pair of scissors Gauge: With larger hook, 13 sc and 16 rows = 10 cm square Finished vest measurements: Chest: 22" Length from shoulder to hem: 12" Neck depth: 3" Armhole depth: 4 1/2" Notes: Ch1 does NOT count as a stitch. For neat look, first I added sc border with colour B, and then added another row of sc with colour A. Pattern: Back pannel Ribbing: Row 1: With smaller hook and...

I made this small table runner using ice batik yarn (dk weight) and 4.5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is called as  'neat ripple'  (by Lucy, attic24). I chained 45 and followed the pattern till I reached the desired lenght. You can easily change the size of the table runner. Just chain multiple of 14 and then add 3 more chains (14x+3). Eg. Ch 31, 45, 59, 73, 87... And follow the pattern till you reach the desired lenght.

This beanie was designed for a one year old boy.  Materials: Worsted weight yarn in 2 colours I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook Pair of scissors Stitch marker Darning needle Pom-pom maker Size:  12 -24 months (Hat circumference approx 17.5"/45 cm) Notes: ch2 does NOT count as a stitch. Join with the sl st into the 1st stitch (not into the top of ch2) to complete the round. Use main colour (Turquoise)  yarn for all the rounds except for the rounds 8 and 10. For these rounds, use white yarn. Special stitches: Sc2tog:   Insert hook into the specified stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on the hook. Pattern: Round 1: ch 3, make 12 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Sl st into first dc (not into top of ch 3). (12 dc) Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc into each of the dcs. Sl st. (24 dc) Round 3: ch 2, {2 dc into first st, 1 dc in next st}, repeat for 11 more times. Sl st. (...

Classic round back bonnet with shells border Materials: 1 skein of Red Heart soft baby steps yarn (colorway shown Giggle) or any light worsted weight yarn. I/9 (4.5 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain guage Pair of scissors Darning needle Guage: 13 hdc and 11 rows measure 10 × 10 cm Size: Toddler Notes: Bonnet is first worked in rounds and then worked back and forth in rows. Join with the sl st in 1st stitch to complete the round. Ch2 does NOT count as a dc. Special stitches: Shell stitch: { 3 dc, 1 tr, 3 dc} all into the same stitch Foundation single crochet (Fsc) Pattern: Round 1: ch 3, make 12 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook. Sl st into first dc (not into top of ch 3). (12 dc) Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc into each of the dcs. Sl st. (24 dc) Round 3: ch 2, {2 dc into first st, 1 dc in next st}, repeat for 11 more times. Sl st. (36 dc) Round 4: ch 2, {2 dc into the first st, 1 dc into each of next 2 dcs}, repeat for 11 more times. Sl st. ...

Easy free crochet pattern I made this vest for a 1 year old cute, chubby boy.   😘❤ You will need: Red heart comfort yarn (purple prints): 1 skein (colour A) Small amount of white worsted weight yarn (colour B).  I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain guage Darning needle Pair of scissors 5 buttons (20 mm diameter) Stitch markers Guage: 12 hdc and 10 rows measures 10 × 10 cm Size: Finished chest - 60 cm ( to fit chest measuring 50 cm) Notes: Turning chain counts as first stitch, except for hdc2tog and sc.  Always join yarn with sl st  (and right side of the vest facing you.) Outline: First crochet rectangle A (70 hdc × 22 rows), without fastening off the yarn, crochet part B. Fasten off. Join yarn and crochet part C. Fasten off. Join yarn and crochet part D. Fold the left and right part and sew the shoulders (orange lines). Attach yarn at the neck corner and crochet hood as ...