Sunday, March 30, 2014

Free Crochet Patterns For Boys



Where to find free crochet patterns for boys

There does not seem to be a very large selection of free crochet patterns for boys available, yet some of the patterns I did find are of high quality along with the cute factor.
I have put a selection of a few that I have found here and as I find more I will up date the list.
You can find this little beauty at Red Heart, free crochet pattern
Here is one for the older boy from Red Heart too, free crochet pattern
This is a baby hooded cardigan by LisaAuch, free crochet pattern
A sweater for junior, I can see many colour options, free crochet pattern
How about an aviator hat? by LisaAuch, free crochet pattern
This little baby to 3 months is so cute, free crochet pattern
A really easy to make newborn vest, free crochet pattern
A floppy brim army hat, with various sizes, free crochet patternboys-floppy-brimmed-army-hat1
Cats-Rockin-Crochet sharing, free crochet patterns for boys.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Free Crochet Hat Patterns Just For Baby



I have gathered a selection of my popular, free baby crochet hat patterns and placed them on one page for a quick one stop and view, just for you!

Just find your favorite and click on it's link, that will then take you to the free crochet hat pattern page

Little Fans Down Under-Beanie Babe
Free Crochet Pattern

 The Shy Butterfly-Baby Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern

The Baby Scale
Free Crochet Pattern

Little Wraps-Baby Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern

Little Cluster Beanie Babe Hat 
Free Crochet Pattern
This is my new born grandson wearing the above hat, he weighed 6.6lb, he will get lots of wear out of this hat as you can see.
The Baby Chain-Baby Hat
Free Crochet Pattern 
 Please continue to drop by Cats-Rockin-Crochet for more free crochet patterns, not only for baby, but for the child and adults too!


Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Botanic Ridge-Adult Hat-Free Crochet Pattern




 Botanic Ridge-Adult Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction: If you want a quick and easy free crochet hat pattern that has the wow factor, this is for you! The pattern stitch is made over 2 rows only and repeated for length desired, with or without the ribbed edging this hat looks stunning. There are 2 adult sizes included in the instructions; there will also be a beret style of this pattern coming very soon.
To fit: Adult, 2 sizes, small to medium, medium to large
Measurements approx: 17 inches in circumference/ approx 19.5 inches in circumference
Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie
Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (see introduction)
Yarn: 8 ply approx 100 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner +
Tension: medium
Time: approx 2 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc =double crochet
Bpdc = back post double crochet
Fpdc=front post double crochet
Cluster = A 2 dc cluster st. Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), yo hook, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop (4 loops left on hook), yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2 dc cluster made.
Special stitch: Triple clusters = work (2 dc cluster, ch 3, 2 dc cluster, ch 3, 2 dc cluster) all in the same stitch

Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.
BEGIN:
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
(Increase in every st)
Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (24 dc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (48 dc)
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (60 dc)
(Increase in every 5th st)
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (72 dc) small to medium size stop increases here and go on to the pattern
(Increase in every 6th st)
Row 7, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 5 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (84 dc) medium to large size, stop increases here and go on to the pattern
Begin Pattern: See special stitch instructions for the triple clusters
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, skip 3 st’s, work the triple clusters in next st, skip 3 st’s, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, skip 3 st’s, work the triple clusters in next st, skip 3 st’s, work 1 fpdc around the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, ch 3, work 1 sc in the top of the 2nd cluster, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, ch 3, work 1 sc in the top of the 2nd cluster, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the next dc*, repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work the triple clusters in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work the triple clusters in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc*, repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round
Row 4, repeat row 2
Row 5, repeat row 3
Row 6, repeat row 2
Row 7, repeat row 3
Row 8, repeat row 2
Row 9, repeat row 3
Row 10, repeat row 2
Row 11, repeat row 3
Row 12, repeat row 2, my hat is now approx 7 inches in length, you can continue with pattern for length desired, you have the option to add a ribbed hat edge or finish off on a pattern row of your choice
Ribbed Edging:
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 3 dc in the ch 3 space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 3 dc in the ch 3 space, work 1 fpdc around the next fpdc, *work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 3 dc in the ch 3 space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 3 dc in the ch 3 space, work 1 fpdc around the next fpdc* repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 dc in the last dc, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (small size, 72 dc large size, 84 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 bpdc in same place as join, work 1 fpdc around each of the next 2 st’s, *work 1 bpdc around each of the next 2 st’s, work 1 fpdc around each of the next 2 st’s*, repeat from *to* to last dc of the round, work 1 bpdc around the last st, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round
Row 3, repeat row 2
Row 4, repeat row 2, finish off or continue for length desired


Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
Please link back to this pattern if you use it

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Arise and Shine-Flower Square-Free Crochet Pattern




free pattern crochet flower square
Thank you to those who helped name this Arise and Shine crochet pattern
Introduction The flower is worked in the round beginning with 12 dc’s, the next round has 1 fpdc worked into each dc, this is the flower part that will stick up, you will add the spike to every 2nd fpdc (details below). The next step see’s you going back to the very 1st dc of the very 1st round, making a flat piece with increases for growth, then you will make a fpdc in all the st’s of that round, giving you the next lot of raised st’s, this process in continued once more and then you begin the square. There are instructions at the bottom of this page for a matching plain square.
crochet flower square
The Arise and Shine pattern not only gives you a flower square, but a flower on its own, just stop making the flower where you like, or make the flower bigger, make the square bigger, it’s up to you.
If you want to make the flower in the one color, after the fpdc row, ch 3 and sl st into the beginning dc of the dc row below, you will barely see the ch 3 and it’s so much easier.
Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (or your choice of yarn and hook)
Yarn: 8 ply approx 20 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner +
Tension: not required
Time: approx 30 minutes
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Dc =double crochet
Fpdc=front post double crochet

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch.
Special notes: The little spike on the flowers, will not be written into pattern instructions, for every 2nd fpdc worked make a ch 3, then sl st into the 1st ch of the ch 3 for the spike, then continue on to your next fpdc
Extra Notes: place stitch marker in the 1st dc of the round, this will help to keep track of the beginning st
Begin making
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (12 fpdc)
(Increase in every st)
Attach yarn to the 1st dc of the 1st round
Row 3, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)
Row 4, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (24 fpdc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Attach yarn to the 1st dc of the 3rd round
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (36 fpdc)
Attach yarn to the 1st dc of the 5th round
You are now making the square and the ch 3 is counted as a stitch
Row 7, ch 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 2 dc, ch 2 in same space as beginning ch 3 and 1st dc, to join sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3 of this round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 4 inches)
Row 8, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3, round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 5 inches)

Here are the instructions for the Arise and Shine matching plain square 

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch

Begin making
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (12 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)

You are now making the square and the ch 3 is counted as a stitch
Row 4, ch 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 2 dc, ch 2 in same space as beginning ch 3 and 1st dc, to join sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3 of this round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 4 inches)
Row 5, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3, round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 5 inches)
I am currently working on more uses for the
 Arise and Shine flower square 03/03/2014

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
 2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
Please link back to this free crochet pattern if you use it



Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Shy Butterfly-Adult Size-Free Crochet Pattern




Introduction: If you look close enough you can see the butterflies hidden within the pattern, I think they are quite shy as they seem to vanish, then reappear where they choose to.
This free crochet pattern is quite easy, with lots of repeats.
Can be made into a slouch
I have included a bonus free flower pattern at the bottom of this post!
To fit: Adult, 2 sizes, row 6 crown, small to medium, row 7 crown, medium to large
Measurements approx: 17 inches in circumference/ approx 19.5 inches in circumference
Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (see introduction)
Yarn: 8 ply approx 100 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner ++
Tension: medium
Time: approx 2 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc= half double crochet
Dc =double crochet
Fpdc=front post double crochet
Special stitch: Cluster = a 2 dc cluster st. Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo hook, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2 dc cluster made.
Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch.
Begin making crown:
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
(Increase in every st)
Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)
(Increase in every 2nd st)
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 4, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (48 dc)
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (60 dc)
(Increase in every 5th st)
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (72 dc) approx 17 inches in circumference, small to medium adult size, stop increases here and go on to the pattern
(Increase in every 6th st)
Row 7, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 5 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (84 dc) approx 19.5 inches in circumference, medium to large adult
Begin Pattern Rounds
Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s *, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1st sc of this round
Tip for row 2, each group of 7 dc’s will have 1 cluster st worked into it.
Row 2, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s
Row 3, ch 4, work 3 dc in same space as join, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, *work 7 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster*, repeat from *to* to end, work 3 dc in the same space as the first ch 4 and 3 dc, to join, sl st into the ch 3 space of the beginning ch 4
Row 4, ch 5, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the 3 chain, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc), in next sc, * work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, *repeat from *to* to end, work a cluster st in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dc of the previous round, ch 2, sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5
Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, *skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1st sc of this round
Row 6, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s
Row 7, repeat row 3
Row 8, repeat row 4
Row 9, repeat row 5
Row 10, repeat row 6
Row 11, repeat row 3
Row 12, repeat row 4
Row 13, repeat row 5
My hat is now approx 7 inches in length, I am going to stop the pattern sequence and add a rib edge. If you like the look of the scallop edge, do a few more pattern rows for length desired, finishing on a row with the 7 dc groups. If you are making a slouch keep going with pattern until length desired, then add the hat edge
Begin Simple Rib Hat Edge
If you end on a row 5, follow these instructions for the hat edge
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 2 dc in the next ch space, work 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, *work 1 dc in the sc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, work 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc, work 2 dc in the next ch space*, repeat from *to* to end, sl to join in the 1st dc of this round, (small to med size 72 st’s, med to large 84 st’s)
If you end on a row 3, follow these instructions for the hat edge
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, *work 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 2 dc in the next ch space*, repeat from *to* to end, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sl to join in the 1st dc of this round, (small to med size 72 st’s, med to large 84 st’s)
The next 3 rows apply to all sizes
Row 2, ch 2 work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 fpdc around the next st, *work 1 dc in next st, work 1 fpdc around the next st*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join, into 1st dc of this round
Row 3, repeat row 2, (you can also make your hat longer if you to choose to)
I like to finish my hats  with 1 round of 1 hdc in each st to end, this can prevent curling/stretching of the hat edge.
Row 4, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st to end, sl st to join in beginning hdc, tie off and sew in ends
 BONUS FLOWER PATTERN
Flower Pattern
Chain 4, sl st to beginning ch to form a ring
Row 1, ch 2, work 10 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of the round (10 dc), this will give us 5 pairs of 2 dc for each petal
Row 2, *ch 3, work (2 dc, 1 trbl) in same space as ch 3, work (1 trbl, 2 dc) in next dc, ch 3, sl st into the same dc, sl st into the next dc* repeat 4 more times (5 petals), end with a sl st into the beginning ch 3
Row 3, *ch 6, bring the ch 6 around the back of the petal and sl st into the next ch 3*, repeat 4 more times, to join, sl st into the 1st ch 6 space
Row 4, *ch 3, work (3 dc, 3 trbl, 3 dc) in the ch 6 space, ch 3, sl st into the same ch 6 space, sl st into the next ch 6 space* repeat 4 more times, end with a sl st into the beginning ch 3
Row 5, repeat row 3
Row 6, *ch 3, work (3 dc, 5 trbl, 3 dc) in the ch 6 space, ch 3, sl st into the same ch 6 space, sl st into the next ch 6 space* repeat 4 more times, end with a sl st into the beginning ch 3, finish off, leave a long tail for sewing your flower onto your project

I wanted a slightly raised center for my flower, after completing the flower I attached my yarn to a center dc and made a front post dc in each of the 10 dc’s to give me this effect

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.
2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
Please link back to this pattern if you use it