This blog hop started 2 years ago with 8 bunny patterns. Now there are over 20 free rabbit crochet patterns! The littles in your family with love them!
Today’s $1 pattern, Flutter was designed by Rows & Roses
Flutter is perfect for this transitional almost-spring weather. It is a one-skein fingering weight crochet shawlette, perfect for that one skein of sock yarn you keep taking out and petting. This shawlette can be worn draped across your shoulders, or around your neck like a scarf.
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I love alligators too, although I much prefer the amigurumi version. When I was a teenager, we lived near New Orleans and went fishing in the bayous on Sundays. Plenty of alligators there, and there’s not so cute and cuddly in person.
Stay stylish this spring with the crochet spring scarf pattern! This cute, lacy scarf features a unique lace design and is perfect for the spring weather. This pattern is very suitable for crochet beginners, this pattern is easy to follow and will make a great addition to your spring wardrobe. Add a touch of elegance to your outfit with this crochet spring scarf, perfect for both casual and formal occasions.
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Today’s pattern, Staircase Shawlette was designed by @hooked4lifellc
Mary Beth finds herself purchasing sets of sock yarn minis whenever she sees a color grouping that calls to her, but then she’s never quite sure what to do with them afterwards – thus the Staircase Shawlette was born.
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My summer has started off great. Last weekend was a trip to Houston to Daughter #2’s house for my grandson’s birthday. Daughter-in-law and granddaughter accompanied me on the drive from San Antonio. We got stuck in Houston traffic and arrived at the party late, but we still had a great time. More importantly, the birthday boy had a wonderful day! The return trip included a detour to Austin to give Daughter #4 a ride home.
Wednesday night was a sleepover at my house for my grandaughter, 3 nieces, and a nephew. We live far enough out of the city to enjoy a little bit of wildlife in the evenings, and the kids had a great time catching frogs, naming them, and then releasing them.
As far as crochet is concerned, the big question is what to crochet in the summertime. Many people believe it’s only a hobby that can be done in cooler months, but that is far from the truth. Blankets are great for winter crochet, especially once they get big enough so you can cover yourself while you work. However, there are lots of great options for crocheting in the warmer weather. Small projects such as amigurumi won’t smother you while you work on them. Potholders and scrubbies made of cotton are also great ideas. For many years, I have made a Christmas list at the beginning of January and spent the year filling in the slots with completed crocheted gifts. Summer is a great time to complete holiday gifts, prepare for winter craft shows, or make hats and scarves for your favorite charity. Of course, baby items are always such fun to make, and there always seems to be a new baby in the family or in the neighborhood. One of my most requested baby patterns is a Lumberjack Axe Rattle, perfect for Paul Bunyan Day today. The rattle requires just a few ounces of yarn (my favorite for this project is I Love This Cotton).
For this week’s Friday Freebie, in honor of Camera Day on June 29, I have chosen a pattern on the Addi Express knitting machine for a Camera Lens Buddy. These were designed for a photographer I worked with last year, because she wanted something to make children smile at her camera. It’s a fun pattern that works up quickly and easily with yarn from your stash. I would love to see photos of your lens buddies at http://instagram.com/myfingersfly
Cast on with waste yarn and work 4-5 rnds. Switch to MC yarn and work 12 rnds. Switch to waste yarn and work another 4-5 rows. Cast off.
Holding both sides together, with G hook and MC yarn, work *sc, ch 1* through both sides. Do not fasten off.
OWL:
Ears:
Row 1: In back loop only, sc across 13 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in next st, picot in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, sl st in Row 2, hdc in each of the next 6 sts, picot in next st, sl st in same st as last hdc. Fasten off.
Wings: (Make 2)
Row 1: Leaving 6” length with CC yarn, ch 2, work 4 hdc in 2nd ch.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec twice.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec. Fasten off. Sew wings on sides of lens buddy.
Glue on googly eyes.
Owl
LION:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn working in back loops only, hdc in each st. Do not fasten off.
Ears:
Row 1: Hdc in each of next 3 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc 3 sts tog.
Skip 8 sts on lens buddy and repeat Rows 1-2 for other ear.
Cut 4” pieces of CC yarn for mane. Pull through loops at back with 1 piece in each st.
Glue on googly eyes.
Lion
UNICORN:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn working in back loops only, hdc in each st. Do not fasten off.
Ears:
Row 1: Hdc in each of next 3 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc 3 sts tog.
Skip 8 sts on lens buddy and repeat Rows 1-2 for other ear.
Horn:
Rnd 1: Attach yellow or gold yarn in center top of head. 2 hdc in this st and 2 hdc in next st.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc, dec, hdc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, hdc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec. Fasten off.
Cut 4” pieces of yarn in rainbow colors for mane. Pull through loops on either side of horn with 1 piece in each st.
Glue on googly eyes.
Unicorn
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Stay tuned next month for some fun patterns for National Ice Cream Month. I will also be attending the CGOA Chain Link Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire next month and will be sharing about that trip.
One of my regrets of my recent trip to Atlanta was that it was not long enough. Just the downtown area alone has several attractions that I hope to return for, including the Georgia Aquarium.
Since June is National Zoo & Aquarium Month, I am hoping to make it back soon. In the meantime, I occupied myself this week with crocheting some turtles. Daughter #2 loves turtles, and I originally made the tank top in this pattern for her. The other thing that got me in a turtle mood was finding this little guy in my driveway on Memorial Day. I picked him up and put him in the grass so he wouldn’t get run over.
The pattern is simple, and it can be made in a variety of sizes. Use crochet cotton for jewelry or a small applique; use sport yarn for a slightly larger applique for shirts, jeans, or hats; use cotton worsted for coasters, or double the yarn for potholders. It’s also great for using up those small amounts in your scrap bucket.
Turtle Motif Razor-Back Tank Top
Materials:
Cotton blend razor-back tank top (I used New Boundaries Rib Tank)
Sport weight yarn – a few ounces each of MC & CC
Size G crochet hook
Needle and matching thread
Motif measures approximately 3” using sport yarn
Instructions:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in 1st st, 2 dc in each st around (20 dc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: With CC yarn, *ch 1, sc in next 2 sts of Rnd 3, dc into st in Rnd 2,* repeat around. Do not skip any sts. Join with sl st.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, inc,* repeat around. Join with sl st.
Rnd 5: With MC yarn, ch 3 dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.
Rnd 6: With CC yarn, ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts of Rnd 6, sc in st of Rnd 5, sk next st on Rnd 6* repeat around. Do not fasten off.
HEAD:
Row 1: Sl st in 1st st, ch 1, sc in next 4 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec twice.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec. Fasten off CC.
TAIL:
Row 1: On opposite side of body from head, attach CC. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, fasten off.
LEGS:
Make front legs 3 sts away from head; make back legs 3 sts away from tail.
Row 1: Attach CC yarn, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dc over 1st 2 sts, sc in last st.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew turtled centered onto back of tank top with matching thread.
For smaller motif to make earrings or necklace, use crochet cotton and #3 steel hook for a turtle measuring approximately 2 ½”.
For a larger motif to use as a coaster, use I Love This Cotton worsted yarn and a G hook for a turtle measuring approximately 5”.
This week’s new release is Tiny Totes Crochet Patterns – available in Kindle or paperback format on Amazon. Crochet a Baby Gorilla Purse, a Horny Toad Coin Purse, a Butterfly Bag, a small Rodeo Handbag, or choose from three different styles of Sugar Skull Purses. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBV7KVL
Extended for another week (through 6/7/19), purchase any owl merchandise and receive the Owl Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern free. Simply email me after your purchase, and I will email the pattern PDF to you. The pattern is still available on last week’s blog – https://myfingersflyblog.com/2019/05/24/friday-freebie-owl-eyeglass-holder/ I’d love to see photos of your finished owls. You can post them on Instagram @myfingersfly.
For those of you who live in or near San Antonio, I will be teaching a beginner’s crochet class at Michael’s in June. The project is an axe baby rattle in three styles – firefighter, lumberjack, or Viking axe. I am really looking forward to it!
Post your cutest crocheted baby item on My Fingers Fly Facebook for a chance to win a Kindle copy of Take Baby to Work Day Sweaters – Military Edition. See link for details.
Today’s $1 pattern, Flutter was designed by Rows & Roses
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