Crochet Patterns

I have been flipping through my pattern notebooks and I found a couple that I may share on here soon!  I don't wanna post them all at once... gotta get you good and hooked ;)

I have a monkey, a horse, pig, bear, (all using bulky weight yarns or combinations) along with quite a few others lol

I have also been working on my own pattern for barefoot sandals that I may make available through here as well!  They use size 3/5/10 thread and a 0 (3..25mm) steel crochet hook.

Inspired by :
Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons.
OR:
Game of Thrones ;)  They are dragon scales with beads to add a little shine! (crocodile stitch)

The Khaleesi barefoot sandal

I will also have a few of these priced low for Watermelon Festival this weekend, after Watermelon any that don't sell will go to my Etsy Shop !

Single Crochet Video Tutorial

Everyone always asks me to teach them to crochet...Now I plan to teach EVERYONE!

I started a local group called Hooked on Crochet and I find that I have a lot of people just starting out. I hope this video series will be able to help people :)

Happy Hooking!
Anna

Crochet video tutorials ***COMING SOON***

GOOD NEWS!  I've been working hard on a video tutorial and I even found a way to mirror the action for my southpaw friends!

BAD NEWS :( as I went to add narration to the video I discovered my microphone is broke :(

GREAT NEWS :D  Hubby said I can pic up a new microphone tonight!

Soul Crochet Pattern

Yes you heard right, Soul.

My kids & granddaughter inspire me when I create... this is what happens when you ask your teenager, "What do you think I should crochet now?"  reply: "OOOH, I want a 'Soul' mom!".  I wasn't disturbed by this odd request because my daughter is kooky like me and that one little request opened up my imagination to all kinds of possibilities!

Make some and hand them out as quick little "spirit" lifters, as trade-able commodities or do like my friend Jamie and add a couple drops of essential oil to alleviate the stress of the day!

Two little Souls

Souls

Materials:

Small amount of yarn in Soul color of choice and a bit of contrasting for facial features, I used Red Heart Super Saver for mine

F Hook 

Small amount of fiberfill or yarn scraps

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

MR : magic ring

ch : chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc : single crochet

sc2tog : single crochet 2 stitches together, decrease

FLO : front loop only, crochet is only in the front loop of stitch

BLO : back loop only, crochet is only in the back loop of stitch

f.o. : finish off

Note:

All crochet terms American.  If pattern says: "2sc, sc2, sc2tog" it is read as : "2 single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) in next two stitches".  Unless stated otherwise it is implied that crochet actions are repeated to round end.  Souls are worked in the amigurumi fashion (in the round without joining).  I use "invisible decreases", I crochet in the FLO for decrease stitches, this helps the fabric lie smoother. Numbers in parenthesis at end of row/round indicates stitch count.
You may do whatever you wish to do with the Souls you create, sell your Soul, trade your Soul for another, make your soul into a keychain,  or infuse with wonderful essential oils to help lift your Soul, your imagination is your only limitation...but I ask that you do not claim this pattern as your own or distribute/publish it in any form.  Sharing my blog is greatly appreciated however!

Directions:

1: MR 6sc (6)

2: 2sc (12)

3-5: sc (12)

6: FLO - sc, ch5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and remaining ch sts, sc in next st (6 chs created)

7:  working in unworked BLO sts of rnd 5 : sc2tog, ch6, sl st in 2nd from hook and remaining ch sts (6 chs created) * Begin stuffing

8: (in both loops again) sc2tog, ch8, sl st in 2nd ch and remaining ch sts (3 chs created) F.O. weave in end to secure.

Finishing:  Use a bit of contrasting color to create a little face for your soul :)  Fun twist, turn your soul the unside down and make face so "hair/tentacles" point down and you have a cute new twist on your soul or an adorable Squid with slight altering on last round :)

Bucket of Souls, I brought 50 to a local event and sold 40 of them! 

I hope you enjoy creating a Soul!  If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my  Facebook page!

Beginner Treasure Bags

Tomorrow is the very first meeting of a crochet group I started locally called Hooked on Crochet.  A lot of people that plan to attend are absolute beginners and I needed a pattern that I felt anyone could do on their first day of crochet.

My daughter reminded me of the treasure bags I used to make for her and her friends growing up and I think she picked the right project!

 Beginner Treasure Bag

Materials:
small amt of yarn in color choice
Hook necessary for yarn
yarn needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
sc: single crochet
f.o. : finish off


Notes: worked in the round without connecting.  Be sure to use a scrap piece of yarn or stitch markers to keep track of your rounds.  If you want a longer bag: continue working sc rounds until desired length obtained :)


Directions:

1: ch 2, in 2nd ch from hook sc6 (6)
2: 2sc (12)
3: 2sc, sc (18)
4: 2sc, sc2 (24)
5-12: sc (24)
13: sc, ch1, sk 1 st around, join with a sl st to top of first sc. f.o. weave in ends.

Ties:

ch approx 50 (8-10") f.o. weave chain in and out of ch spaces on treasure bag and enjoy!


If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my Facebook page!


**This is an original pattern by Anna Wilson, please do not duplicate or distribute in any form.  Anything you make from this pattern is yours to do with as you like :)  Please refer any friends to my blog for this and other free patterns :)




                                *******UPDATE*******

Jasmine and Debby proudly showing off their Beginner Treasure Bags!

First day of crochet success!!

Mice, Meece, Mouse : Mice for my Kittles crochet pattern

I love my kittles... like, a lot.  They bring me so much happiness <3  Yes, I actually call my cats Kittles and they know I'm talking to them.

My cats have loved playing with these mice since they were kittens so I figured sharing is caring!

This pattern is something I have been whipping up for years and I finally decided to write it down :)

For your kittle's enjoyment I happily present:

Mice for my Kittles

These mice were made by changing colors throughout

Materials

E hook ( whatever you need to keep the stuffing inside ;)

ww yarn in main color (mc) and contrasting color (cc)I used Red Heart Super Saver & With Love acrylic yarns

fiberfill 

yarn needle to weave in ends

I don't add catnip to the stuffing, but my cats do enjoy catnip so I squish up some catnip and rub on the outside of their mice ;) you can add or not :)

Abbreviations

MR : magic ring

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

FLO: front loop only (loop closest to you)

BLO: back loop only (loop furthest from you)

f.o.: finish off

Notes:

All terms American. If pattern reads, " 2sc, sc2, sc2tog" it is implied this is repeated unless noted otherwise and read as, " 2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together over the next two stitches" (creating a decrease).  The mice are worked in the round without joining amigurumi style. Read pattern before beginning work.  Be sure to mark your rounds; I use a scrap piece of yarn. 

You may do whatever you wish with your finished mice: sell them, give them to your cats, make them as toys for children, train them to play rock and roll and tour the country, whatever you like, but I ask that you do not distribute my pattern in any form.  If you want to share my pattern or give credit for pattern (always appreciated but never required) please refer your friends to my blog :)  If you have any questions at all please contact me via email and I will gladly help you!

Directions

beginning at tail with mc

1; mr, sc, ch16, sl st in 2nd chain hook and down remaining ch sts, sc5 in ring (6)

2: *Be mindful of the tail, you need to keep it outside!  2sc (12)

3: 2sc, sc (18)

4: 2sc, sc2 (24)

5-10: sc (24)

11: sc2, sc2tog (18)

12: sc (18)

13: sc, drop mc, FLO: attach cc in next st, ch2, dc, tr, dc ch 2, sl st into same stitch, sl st in next 3 sts, ch2, dc, tr, dc, ch2, sl st into same stitch f.o. cc *tip hide cc tails as you progress with mc . Pick up mc: sc4 BLO; in both loops: sc to marker (18)  Ears made!! Start stuffing!

14: sc, sc2tog (12)

15: sc (12)

16: sc, sc2tog (8)

17: sc2, sc2tog (6) f.o. finish stuffing and run yarn end in and out of stitches on end to cinch nose closed, weave in end to secure.  

Finishing:

You can add eyes or whiskers or anything you want!

You can get very creative with these mice and change colors or use variegated yarns, the only limit is your imagination!

I hope you enjoyed making some Mice for your Kittle! If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my Facebook page!

~Anna

Pattern testers needed!!!

I have three new patterns that need to be checked!

You get the pattern sent via email from me, you make the project of your choosing (or all three is fine too!) and you give me feedback.  Check for errors etc Do I need a photo somewhere to explain more? Is the count wrong? Anything at all :)

Available to test now:

Melody the Mermaid

Materials needed for Melody:

F hook (or hook needed to obtain a tight enough fabric that stuffing doesn't show through)
#7 steel crochet hook (for fishnet)
tapestry/yarn needle (weaving, attaching, embroidering etc)
9mm safety eyes (you can embroider)
3/16" wooden dowel to provide neck support (you can use chopsticks)
fiberfill
ww acrylic yarn in color choices for tail, skin, hair, starfish
#5 crochet thread for fishnet
a healthy imagination!

Noko the Troll

 Materials needed for Noko:

F hook (or hook needed to obtain a tight enough fabric that stuffing doesn't show through)
H hook (short pants)
K hook (vest)
1 1/4 " shank style toggle button (vest)
tapestry/yarn needle (weaving, attaching, embroidering etc)
9mm safety eyes (you can embroider)
3/16" wooden dowel to provide neck support (you can use chopsticks)
fiberfill
ww acrylic yarn in color choices for skin, short pants
#6 super bulky yarn of choice (vest)
Fun Fur in color for hair
a healthy imagination!

Garden Fae

Materials needed for Garden Fae:

E hook (wings)

F hook (or hook needed to obtain a tight enough fabric that stuffing doesn't show through)
tapestry/yarn needle (weaving, attaching, embroidering etc)
6mm safety eyes (you can embroider)
3/16" wooden dowel to provide neck support (you can use chopsticks)
fiberfill
ww acrylic yarn in color choices for skin
sport weight yarn in color choice (dress) (instructions provided for ww as well)
Fun Fur in color for hair  (or use acrylic yarn- your imagination is your only limit!)
Floral stem wire (wings, arms)
a healthy imagination!



So if you are interested in trying a Mommy Made Crochet pattern for free before anyone can purchase it... Email me!


Thank you all for stopping by!