Happy Friday!! It’s been a while since I’ve done a free pattern Friday. Today, I’m resurrecting an old favorite of mine, the Boxy Border Scarf. I know it’s still a little chilly somewhere out there right?? Well if it is, and you are in need of warming up, here’s the pattern for you:
Thank you so very much to my wonderful readers who responded quickly to my call for help and provided me with a backup copy of my Retro Afghan pattern.
As you may recall, when I switched servers a while back, I lost all of my listed patterns for the past 2 years. I was able to recover all but 1 – the Retro Aghfan. I thought it was gone forever but I decided to put out a call for help, and you all answered that call!!
So without further ado, here is the pattern. Thank you again to all who responded!
The afghan pictured above ended up measuring 28″ x 32″. Of course, you can make it bigger or smaller depending on who it’s for. So here are the steps. Happy Hooking!
NOTE: You can use an array of different types of yarn for this afghan. The hook size used will depend on how big or small you want your afghan to be. For the one pictured, I used an I hook
MATERIALS
I hook
14 oz of any 2 colors
Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
INSTRUCTIONS
R1: Ch 102
R2: Dc in 4th ch from hook. *ch1, sk next, dc in next* across. Change color. Turn.
R3: Ch2. Working in front of the stitch from row 2, dc in skipped chain from row 1. Ch1. Working behind the stitch from row 2, dc in skipped chain from row 1. *Ch1. In front of row below, dc in skipped chain from row 1. Ch1. Behind row below, dc in skipped chain from row below* across. Turn
R4: Ch3. Sk next st, dc in next. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next* across. Change color, turn.
R5: Ch2. In front of row below, dc in ch1 sp of previous row. Ch1. Behind row below, dc in ch1 sp of previous row. *Ch1. In front of row below, dc in ch1 sp of previous row. Ch1. Behind row below, dc in ch1 sp of previous row* across. Sl st to 2nd of beginning ch3
Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you reached your desired length, ending with a row 5. Finish off
BORDER
Hdc in any corner space. Hdc in each st around, making sure to keep the sides even. 3hdc in ever corner. Twice around. Finish off and weave in ends.
Happy Monday! In the spirit of getting my blog back up and running, I am offering a free pattern bundle today. Some of you may have received this bundle when you signed up for the newsletter, but for those who haven’t, here’s you chance to get your copy!
In this bundle, you receive a PDF booklet of the 5 flower patterns shown above. To get your copy, click the link below. Happy Hooking!
Good Morning Bauble Heads! Two weeks ago, I received a request for custom flamingo masks. Most of you already know that I have a variety of masks, including sheep and pandas. Making a flamingo one never even crossed my mind. But you know me, I aim to please. So I quickly agreed and with the help of my lovely wife, who sketched it out for me, I was able to create this pattern. Enjoy and if you happen to make one, share your pics with me!
Flamingo Sleep Masks
MATERIALS
Size J Crochet Hook
Size H Crochet Hook
I skein of yarn (I used Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Pink)
Black yarn for the eyes, tip of beak and straps
White yarn for the eyes
White Cotton Fabric
Stitch Marker (or safety pin)
Yarn Needle
Sewing Needle
White thread
Disappearing Ink Fabric Marker
INSTRUCTIONS
MASK (with J hook)
R1: Ch 6. 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 3. 2 sc in last. Ch 1. Turn. (7)
R2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn (7)
R3: 2 sc in first. Sc in next 5. 2 sc in last. Ch 1. Turn (9)
R4-8: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn. (9)
R9: Sc 2tog. Sc in next 5. Sc 2tog. Ch 1. Turn (7)
R10: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn. (7)
R11: Sc 2tog. Sc in next 5. Ch 1. Turn (6)
R12: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn. (6)
R13: 2 sc in first. Sc in next 5. Ch 1. Turn (7)
R14: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn (7)
R15: 2 sc in first. Sc in next 5. 2 sc in last. Ch 1. Turn (9)
R16-20: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn (9)
R21: Sc 2tog. Sc in next 5. Sc 2tog. Ch 1. Turn (7)
R22: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn (7)
R23: Sc 2tog. Sc in next 3. Sc 2tog. Ch 1. Turn (5)
R24: Sc in each st across. DO NOT TURN. Continue to sc around the entire mask. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
EYES (With H hook, make 2)
Rnd1: With black, 4 sc in magic ring. Join and change color to white.
Rnd2: In back loops, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next. Join. fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving in
BEAK (with H hook)
NOTE: leave a long tail for sewing in the beginning (round 1, before chaining 12) because this is the row that will be attached to the mask)
Rnd1: With Pink. Ch 12. Making sure to keep chain straight, join with sl st to first ch. Place stitch marker (you will be moving it up as you complete each round)
Rnd2-3: Sc in each st across.
Rnd4-5: Sc 2tog. Sc in each st across.
CHANGE TO BLACK
Rnd6: Sc 2tog. Sc in each st across
Rnd7: Sc 2tog twice. Sc in each st across
Rnd8: Sc in each st across
Rnd9-10: Sc 2tog across. Finish off. weave in ends.
Attach eyes and beak to mask as shown in picture above.
STRAPS (make 2)
Cut two 22″ strips of black yarn and two 22″ strips of pink yarn.
With yarn needle, thread them evenly through side of mask. Braid and knot at the bottom.
Repeat for other side. Trim.
TUFT
Cut a small amount of yarn (at least 4 pieces). Thread through top of mask (see picture for placement) and tie in a knot. trim as necessary.
LINING
With fabric Marker, place mask over fabric and trace around it. Cut fabric just below tracing. Place it on the back of mask and trim if necessary. Using a blanket stitch, sew around the edges of fabric.
*Whew* That was a long one! I hope you enjoy making these masks. Try them with different shades of pink as I did or go a little crazy and use other fun colors! Happy Hooking!
In case you are wondering why I am putting up a ton of posts in one day… well here’s the answer: A few months ago, I left my old server and switched back to WordPress. Unfortunately, in doing so, I lost all of my posts from 2014 and 2015 – what a mess!! The good thing is that I managed to archive the majority of them. The bad news – I have to manually type them all up again!
But no fear, I am up for the challenge. Here’s the latest and greatest:
Easy Versatile 10 Minute Headband
MATERIALS
Size G Crochet Hook
1 Coated Elastic Hair Band
Cotton Yarn (I used Lilly Sugar n’ Cream)
Yarn Needle for weaving in ends
INSTRUCTIONS
Make 2
Ch. 62
Hdc in second chain from hook and each st across
Finish Off. Weave in ends.
Insert hook into ends of both strands
Insert hook into elastic band
Join all with a single crochet.
Sc a few times through all 3 to make it more secure
Your joining stitches will look like this
Take care not to twist your chains and repeat on the other side
The elastic band will help make it stretchy and it’s sure to fit most head sizes. Here’s a tip: using cotton yarn is best because regular acrylic yarn will stretch out over time. Cotton yarn will help prevent this.
That’s it for today.. Happy Hooking and stay tuned for the next freebie!
A couple of years ago, my oldest daughter requested a bright and colorful blanket for her bedroom. She specifically requested that the main color be neon green. While I don’t particularly like the colors used, they were her choices, so I went with it. It was difficult coming up with a pattern would suit her teenage needs and that would incorporate the crazy array of colors. After much trial and error, I ended up with a very simple pattern that she loved.
The finished size measured 50×68, however, you can make it as wide or as long as you’d like. It’s a great afghan to help get rid of all that scrap yarn you have laying around. Once you get going, it’s all about repetition… so it’s a great afghan to make while watching TV, say Dr. Who! haha
Boxy Neon Afghan – A Scrap Yarn Project
MATERIALS
4-5 skeins of worsted weight yarn for the main color (I used Red Heart Soft, 7 oz skeins)
A whole ton of scrap yarn (will be noted as contrasting color or cc in pattern below)
Size I crochet Hook
Stitch Marker
NOTES
In order to add fringe, yarn will not be carried over, Finish off at the end of every row, leaving a 7-9″ tail.
INSTRUCTIONS
With main color, ch 204
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. * Ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch* Repeat from * to * across, finish off. Place stitch marker around any any st in this row to mark it as right side
R2: Turn, with wrong side facing you, join mc with sc in first sc. Sc in each st and each ch across. Finish off
R3: Turn, with right side facing you, join cc with dc in first sc. Ch 1 *sk next sc, dc in next 3 sc* Repeat from * to * across to last 2 sc. Sk next sc, dc in last. Finish off.
R4: Turn, with wrong side facing you, join main color with sc in first dc. Working behind next ch, tr in the sc skipped from the row below (it will be worked in the sc from row 2). *Ch 4, skip next 3 dc, working behindnext ch, tr in the sc from the row below* Repeat from * to * across to last dc. Sc in last dc. Finish off
R5: Turn, with right side facing you, join cc (same color scrap as 2 rounds above) with sc in first sc. Ch 1 *sk next tr, working in front of next ch 4 space, dc in next 3 dc skipped from round below, ch 1* Repeat from * to * across to last 2. Sk next tr, sc in last sc. Finish off.
R6: Turn, with wrong side facing you, join mc with sc in first sc. Working behind next ch, dc in skipped tr from row below. *Sc in next 3 dc. Working behind next ch, dc in tr skipped from row below* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last sc. Finish off.
R7: Turn, with right side facing you, join next cc with dc in first sc. Dc in next 2. *ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next 3* repeat from * to * across. Finish off.
R8: Turn, with wrong side facing you, join mc with sc in first dc, ch 3. Sk next 2 dc. Working behind next ch, tr in skipped sc from row below. *ch 4, sk next 3 dc. Working behind next ch, tr in sc of row skipped below* repeat from * to * across to last 3. Ch 3, sk next 2, sc in last dc. Finish off.
R9: Turn, with right side facing you, join cc (same color scrap as 2 rounds above) with sc in first sc. Working in front of next ch 3, dc in next 2 skipped dc from the row below. Ch 1, sk next tr. *Working in front of next ch 4 space, dc in next 3 skipped dc from the row below. Ch 1, sk next tr* Repeat from * to * to last ch 3. Working in front of last ch 3, dc in next 2 skipped dc from row below. Sc in last. Finish off.
R10: Turn, with wrong side facing you, join mc with sc in first sc. Sc in next 2 dc. *working behind next xh, dc in tr skipped in row below. Sc in next 3* Repeat from * to * across. Finish off.
R11: With right side facing you, join cc with dc in first sc. Ch 1. *sk next sc, dc in next 3. Ch 1* Repeat from * to * across to last 2. Sk next sc, dc in last sc. Finish off
Repeat rows 4-11 until afghan measures 50″ (or longer depending on the sign you wish), ending on a row 5.
Last Row: Turn, with wrong side facing you, join mc with sc in first sc. *working in sts and chs, ch 1. Sk next st, sc in next* Repeat from * to * across. Finish off
Fringe: You may add additional yarn to make the fringe a bit fuller.
I posted this blanket a while back in this great group I belong to on Facebook called HodgePodge Crochet. I made it for my wife’s cousin as her baby shower gift.
After I posted it in the group page, the post went crazy. Everyone wanted a copy of the pattern. I searched high and low for this pattern and could not find it anywhere! before Bernat merged with Yarnspirations, it was available for free on the Bernat site. But it seems that they no longer offer it. Thank Goodness I saved a copy!
Since then, many of you have been asking me where they can find this pattern. Since this was a free pattern put out there and it is not for sale, I decided to put it up here. Please note, this is not my pattern, this pattern is by Bernat. Click below for the pattern:
BERNAT’S CROCHET STRIPES BLANKET
