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I Love You Kitten

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"This little kitten amigurumi is meant to brighten up a loved one’s day." By:  Emma Varnam Size: Approx 7cm tall You will need: Oddments of DK yarn in Black 1x 3mm crochet hook 2 safety eyes A remnant or ribbon Some embroidery thread 1 x Tapestry Needle Fibrefill or stuffing of choice 3mm hook Get the Free Pattern!

I Love You Pillow

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Designed by Patsy L. Harbor SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx 13 x 12”/33 x 30.5cm MATERIALS Caron International's Simply Soft (100% Acrylic, 6 oz/170g, 315 yd/288 m): #9730 Autumn Red (A), 6oz/170g #0002 Harvest Rose (B), 3oz/85g One size US H-8 (5mm), or size to obtain gauge. Fiberfill Yarn needle (Click on the highlighted I love you pillow link on the right side of photo when you get to the page) Get the Free Pattern!

Hearts Wall Hanging

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  Cute Wall Decoration! By Donna Collinsworth of Donna’s Crochet Designs MATERIALS: 4 ply Red Heart yarn in: Light Pink, Raspberry and Lavender, Needle, Small length of dowel (optional) H hook or hook needed to obtain gauge. FINISHED SIZE : About (heart)13” X (heart & ribbons)35” Gauge: 4 hdc = 1”, 2 rows hdc = 1” Get the Free Pattern!

Heartfelt Halter

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Perfect for any day you want to show a little “heart”, this easy-wearing halter is made in a simple circle that begins in the center and has simple to make ties. Skill Level:  Easy Supplies:  RED HEART® “With Love®”: 1 skein each of 1701 Hot Pink A, 1703 Candy Pink B, and 1001 White C. Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]. Yarn needle, stitch markers. Size: Directions are for size Small/Medium. Changes for sizes Large, X-Large are in parentheses. Get the Free Pattern!

Crochet Heart Garland

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Celebrate Valentines Day with those you love by crocheting a festive garland for your home! Use size J crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. Get the Free Pattern!

Conversation Hearts Scarf

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Author:  Alison Grenier Introduction:   This is a pattern for a "conversation hearts" scarf. It's really pretty basic. You're going to make a whole ton of heart motifs, then join them all together. This could also be adapted to turn this into a blanket. Materials List:   Worsted Weight Yarn in candy heart colors. The scarf pictured uses 5 different colors–white, purple, pale yellow, pink, and green. One skein of each. The example uses a "light" worsted acrylic. Size F/4.00mm crochet hook Yarn or tapestry needle Finished Size:   One heart motif measures 4" (10.2cm) across. Finished scarf is approximately 51" (128cm) long. Gauge:   One heart motif measures 4 inches (10.2cm) at the widest point. Get the Free Pattern!

Heart Shaped Bag

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I am absolutely in love with this heart shaped bag!  It is so simple, and so genius at the same time.  There are a lot of things you could do with bag.  Change colors, use a different colored flower, add an entirely different embellishment, line it, add a zipper, etc.  I can't wait to make this! "I needed a bag quickly last week to match a dress I was wearing for a big night out. The result is the heart-shaped bag above – it was made in a rush so is not lined as I would have liked and it’s only big enough to hold the essentials but I still think it’s very cute. Here’s how I made it – there are no in progress photos so I hope my little diagrams will help to explain." Get the  Free pattern!

Spring by the Pacific

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This design was inspired by a single ball of cheerful blue yarn, which, though warm and thick was just too bright and happy to be consigned to a heavy winter hat. The openness of the design is perfect for the brighter days of early spring, while still providing considerable warmth. Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner Size:  Approx. 24" Circumference: Shown with a positive ease of 1.5 inches. Get the Free Pattern!

Afghan Square Belts

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Orange, gold, green belt, in light-weight knitting worsted, is about 2″ wide for slipping through belt loops of jeans; length is adjustable. SIZE: Adjustable. MATERIALS: For hip belt: Light-weight knitting worsted, 4-ply sport yarn, or wool and Shetland wool, 1 oz. each of orange (A), gold (B) and green (C). Steel crochet hook size 0. (Or English aluminum size 10.) For waist belt: Unpolished jute, such as Lily Mills Jute-Tone, (1) 4-oz. spool each of rose (A), pink (B) and red (C). Aluminum crochet hook size I (Or English size 5.) GAUGE: Each small square = 1-3/4″; each large square = 3-1/2″. Notes: Directions are the same for both belts. Hook size and yarn determine size of square. Squares are worked tightly to minimize stretching. When changing colors, work over all short ends of yarn to hide them. Work over short ends when crocheting edging. Get the Free Pattern

Large Heart Wallet

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Make someone a special valentines gift! By Donna Collinsworth MATERIALS: Size 10 crochet thread in Red and Black, size 7 crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge, needle to take crochet thread, short zipper (5” or 7”), small snap and sewing machine. GAUGE: 8 hdc sts = 1”, 7 rows hdc = 1” FINISHED SIZE : 4-1\2” X 4-1\2” Get the Free Pattern!

Camouflage Crochet Backpack

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Crochet your own bag to go with your favorite outfit using this free crochet pattern. Cute, stylish and practical this backpack is easy to make and is perfect for toting all of your essentials. Skill Level:  easy Measurements: Approx 10 x 13" [25.5 x 33 cm]. Materials: Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton Camo (340 g/12 oz) or yarn of your choice. 2 balls of #33986 (Desert Sand). Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 10 grommets 7/16" [11 mm]. Get the Free Pattern!

Brimmed Hat

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Will fit most women and teens. This hat covers your ears so should be great for keeping you warm in the cold weather. MATERIALS Yarn: 100g (3.5 oz) 4 ply knitting worsted Hook: 4.00mm (G-6) Abbreviations used: ch - chain ss - slip stitch sc - single crochet dc - double crochet tog - together Get the Free Pattern!

Beatrice Shrug

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  SIZES X-Small/Small, Medium/Large FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust – 30(34). Length – 13 1/2” (Including bottom band). Note: Even though the actual bust measurement given seems small, due to the dolman sleeves and the open front, the fit of this garment is very forgiving. MATERIALS BERROCO TOUCHE (50 grs), 3(4) hanks each #7914 Lemon Meringue (A) and #7970 Nectar (B) and 2(3) hanks each #7930 Green Tea (C) and #7920 Persimmon (D). Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (G) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE. 1 St holder or safety pin. GAUGE 1 Pat St repeat = 4”; 6 rows = 4” in crocheted pattern with A, B, C or D using size 4.50 mm (G) crochet hook. TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE. NOTE This garment is made all in one piece with the lower band added during finishing. It is worked sideways from left cuff to right cuff. Get the Free Pattern!

Hobo Bag

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Designed By: Mary Jane Protus Skill Level: Easy Supplies: RED HEART Artesano: 2 Balls 4375 Exotic. Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. 12" Two-Slider Zipper (Coats & Clark Art.F.53), yarn needle, sewing needle and matching thread. Size: Bag measures 16" wide x 21" tall, including strap. Gauge/Tension: GAUGE : 14 sc = 4"; 10 rows = 4" in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Get the Free Pattern!

Moebius Headband Earwarmer

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Make this earwarmer headband in about an hour!! Materials: J Hook Less than 1 skein Worsted Weight (size 4) yarn (Scroll down Pd Designs' page to see pattern) Get the Free Pattern!

Dreaming of Spring Bracelets

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Pattern by Shelby Allaho In the blink of an eye, with a snip of thread and a twist of your hook, you can create this fun bracelet. It's perfect with jeans or for dressing up. And if your friends find out you made it yourself, they might just ask you to make some for them too (better get ready to teach them all how to crochet for themselves!). Skills Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, working in the round, working in the back loop only. Materials Size 8 DMC Pearl Cotton thread (Art. 116) (100% cotton): For the black cuff: 4 balls in black [Color A] and 2 balls in cream [Color B] For the pink cuff: 2 balls in pink [Color A] and 3 balls in variegated pink [Color B] Substitution: About 31 yds/28 m of sportweight yarn or size 8 crochet thread 3.25mm (size D) hook Stitch marker Yarn needle Straight pins Beads and fabric glue (optional) Finished Measurements Band: 1 1/16 inches wide x 6 5/8 inches long Flower: 2 1/4 inches in diameter (Note: The length of th

Crochet Heart Afghan

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"Heart Shaped Granny Square" Are you looking for some crochet heart patterns and ideas? Here is one way to make up the hearts into the neatest afghan. This is also a perfect pattern for using up leftover yarn. Make the squares up in different colors and the last boarder row in all the same color to pull them together. Afghan measures 40" wide x 48" long. TLC® "Amor™": 2 Skeins each 3908 Raspberry CA, 3907 Red Velvet CB, 3782 Garnet CC, 3536 Grape CD, and 3534 Plum CE. Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Stitch marker (optional), yarn needle. Get the Free Pattern!

Hat with Brim

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Written by Teresa Richardson Skill Level - Easy Beginner Abbreviations LP - Loop HDC - Half Double Crochet SL ST - Slip Stitch ST - Stitch STS - Stitches SK - Skip Materials Size I.5.5mm crochet hook 4 ply yarn Yarn Amount Estimate: 244 yards/223 meters Get the Free Pattern!

Button Cuff Slippers

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Today's Free Pattern!   needed: 1US H & I crochet hooks (5 & 5.5 mm), or size necessary to achieve gauge 1100 yds (100 gm) heavy worsted weight yarn yarn label 17/18 sts = 4” 1two 3/4” bu ons gauge: 12½ s = 4”, hdc row all yarn requirements are approximate basic pattern makes size adult large, notes for other sizes follow the basic pattern Get the Free Pattern!

Let's Try Lace Scarf

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Design by Mary Ann Sipes Skill Level   Easy Finished Size   Approximately 35 1/4 x 67 inches Materials   Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/165 yds/84g per skein): 2 skeins #2713 buttercup Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern!

DROPS 115-43 Crochet Skirt

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"At long last a skirt for the nostalgic type!" DROPS Crochet Skirt in ”Karisma” with patterned squares along bottom edge. Size: XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL  Finished measurements: Waist: 68-76-82-92-102-110 cm / 26¾”-30”-32¼”-36¼”-40”-43 3/8” Hem: 96-104-114-124-134-142 cm / 37¾”-41”-45”-48¾”-52¾”-55¾” Full length: 48-50-52-54-56-58 cm / 19’’-19¾’’-20½’’-21¼’’-22’’-22¾” Materials: DROPS KARISMA SUPERWASH from Garnstudio 300-350-400-450-500-550 g color no 53, charcoal gray 50-50-50-50-100-100 g color no 05, black 50-50-50-50-100-100 g color no 21, light gray 50-50-50-50-50-100 g color no 19, white DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 4 mm / G/6 – or size needed to get 1 square = 9.5 x 9.5 cm / 3½” x 3½” and 18 sts x 12 rows in PATTERN = 10 x 10 cm / 4’’ x 4’’. Get the Free Pattern!

Woodland. Two Crochet Scarves

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Crocheted from such Unique Tredsetter Soleil yarn with wooden beads and cut fabric leaves, these scarves are not only a great addition to your wardrobe, but also will not not cost you a fortune (Ecru scarf takes 1 hank of yarn and Brown wrap-scarf made from one hank of Tredsetter Solei and less than 1 hank of Cascade Sierra).  But sure, these scarves can be made with any other yarn and colors you would prefer! A perfect gift idea too! Get the Free Pattern! 

Olivia's Butterfly Hat

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                               I can't wait to make this hat! I may have to make one bigger for myself! This is a very simple hat and very quick to make.  Using a J hook and worsted weight yarn, I used red heart, and it fits a 20 1/2 inch head very nicely. Very easily adjustible by either adding increase rows or taking away. Get the Free Pattern!

Eco-Ruffle Purse

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    Feminine ruffles circle the bag in this bohemian-chic crochet purse pattern. This easy crochet purse in eco-friendly yarn would make a great gift for an environmentalist friend. Materials: Yarn: RED HEART® “Eco-Cotton Blend”: 3 skeins 373 Vanilla. Crochet Hook: 4.00mm (US G-6) Yarn needle 1 pair bamboo round handles, 6” in diameter Size : Bag measures 10½” wide x 9” long Gauge : 4 dc = 1”; 1 sc row and 1 dc row = 1”. Get the Free Pattern!

Urban Revival Hat

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Today's Free Pattern!  Vickie Howell for Caron Published  May 2011 Yarns suggested  Caron Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) Yarn weight  Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) Gauge  18 stitches = 4 inches in ribbing pattern Hook size   5.5 mm (I) Yardage   334 yards (305 m) Sizes available   approximately 22 (23 1/2)"/56 (59.5) cm in circumference A good, slouchy beanie is a wardrobe essential--it’s the perfect way to add a pop of color to an outfit or bring some “hip” to your bad hair day. The Urban Revival is a fun-to-crochet, 2-ball project that’s sure to turn heads! Get the Free Pattern!

Headband Earwarmer

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"These headbands are a really cute accessory that also keep you warm." Chunky Headband / Earwarmer Crochet Pattern by Mel Paton (Mel P Designs). Yarn: Lion Wool Ease Thick and Quick Hook: 10mm Get the Free Pattern!

Hobbes

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The reason he is free is because the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson did not want to commercialize his work so keeping that in mind Please don't sell this pattern and don't sell the completed work. Pattern notes You will need: Hook size: 4.5mm Worsted weight yarn in orange, black and white (less than a 100 g ball each). Black felt for eyes, nose and 2 stripes A small strand of embroidery Darning needle stuffing Get the Free Pattern!