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20 Gorgeous Cowl Crochet Patterns

I love to wear cowls in the winter! I used to wear scarves all the time. Oh! When I was a teenager I had an absolutely ENORMOUS black scarf that I wore all the time. It was honestly obnoxious! Now as a busy mom, I prefer a cowl, because they are easier to toss on, and as a crocheter because they (usually) take less time to make! I know you’ll find the perfect cowl crochet pattern to make among these lovely designs!

Follow Your Path Cowl by Made by Gootie

This 3 button cowl pattern is stunning! I love the design of this one, the “arrows” give it a lot of visual interest, perfect for making a cowl with only one yarn color. I don’t use a lot of sport weight yarn, but this pattern sure is tempting me to look for some in my stash!

Watercolor Cowl by Blackstone Designs

This one is a more basic pattern, but it’s still beautiful. Pick an amazing yarn for this one, something with color changes like in the photo. The drape on this cowl crochet pattern is so pretty, and I have some yarn in my stash that would be great for this pattern, actually!

Crochet Button Cowl from Sierra’s Crafty Creations

I love this style of cowl! I have a design sitting here in my basket of a cowl shaped like this with a cute ruffle on it that I should really get to writing, shouldn’t I? Anyway, in the meantime if you also like this style, make this one! I like how it keeps your neck warm without being right up to the face, and you know I love a good super bulky weight yarn project like this Fluff of the Andes from WeCrochet!

Aspen Infinity Scarf by The Loophole Fox

This is one of those projects you see and think OOOOOOO I would make that over and over again! The diagonal ribbing is unique and gives it almost a delicate look. This design is really timeless and could lend itself to lots of styles with the yarn choice you make for it. I really love this tweedy one she has used and coincidentally I bought a similar yarn at Michael’s today!

Hill Neck Warmer from Rich Textures Crochet

This is a new to me crochet designer and WOW! They are not kidding about the texture! I think this is so lovely and interesting! This is a great design to use with whatever worsted yarn is hanging around in your stash. I would make this cowl crochet pattern in a quality worsted wool yarn to really keep it cozy!

The Blustery Cowl

I’m delighted to share one of my own patterns as part of this list! The Blustery Cowl is warm and cozy and has a matching beanie. I made one with multiple colors and one with all one color when I designed it. The Lion Brand yarn Hue+Me is a great yarn for this pattern.

Birds of Feather Cowl by Meladora’s Creations

There is such a fun use of color in this cowl design by Meladora’s Creations! I love the use of the crossed stitches and the contrasting colors are delightful. There is a matching hat AND fingerless gloves for this cowl crochet pattern.

PNW Cowl by Creations by Courtney

This cowl and hat set is so unique! I love the giant X detail. The design on this is special and I think it would be a standout in a single color or using two colors to highlight the texture. I promise I didn’t go looking for matching set patterns, but I sure am finding a lot as I write this!

Forest Trail Cowl by Carol Hladik Designs

This is a sweet lightweight cowl design, made with fingering weight. It would be perfect for those living in a warmer place where you don’t need the bulk of some other accessories. I bet you could use that one skein of fancy hand dyed yarn that’s been hanging around on your shelves for a while to make this one! It would be so satisfying!

Frosted Glass Cowl by Thoresby Cottage

What a cute little cowl this is! I like the way she designed this with the bead stitches. It is meant to be made with only one skein and I think you could likely do that with a cake yarn, maybe you would need two if the worsted skein is on the smaller side.

Let it Snow Cowl by Crochet Highway

I mean. Come on. Such a gorgeous pattern! An intermediate pattern, but not too intimidating as she has tons of photos to help you with the method and a video tutorial as well! I might have to come back to make this one when I have time for a project like this, it’s so striking!

Shifting Posts Cowl by the Loopy Lamb

Love the fun colorwork on this cowl crochet pattern! I think it would be fun to work up with scraps, too. This is one of those patterns that looks intricate and complicated until you start making it and see how simple it is.

Aria Cowl by Madame Stitch

I think this is a really lovely cowl pattern! I like the way she put the granny stitch with some different stitches to give it an elegant look. I would make this one in a single color to let those stitches shine! This pattern uses DK and you can customize the length as you like.

Blooming Trails Cowl by Cute as a Button Crochet

The design on this cowl is so pretty! I love projects like this where there is a texture that repeats so it is easy stitching once you learn the pattern. There is a matching hat to this one that is really great looking as well! This one you can make with worsted weight yarn, and I bet it would be stunning in a marled or variegated yarn.

Glacial Cowl by Left in Knots

I bet this cowl works up so fast because you are using treble stitches in a C2C (corner to corner) pattern and it’s made with a category 5 yarn. Pick a really nice variegated for this pattern, it would be beautiful! Confession: I have never used Lion Brand Scarfie! This well loved yarn is what the designer used for this one and she has a ton of patterns using it as part of her Seven Days of Scarfie, so check it out if you like that!

Diagonal Swirl Cowl by Underground Crafter

This is one of those patterns that is beautiful and has a ton of visual interest, and I’d love to see one made with a single color so you can see the swirl pattern more! You’ll need some buttons for this one as it is made in one piece.

Bella Oversized Cowl by Stitch and Hustle

If you need a huge cowl to really keep cozy, here it is! I like an oversized accessory like this, because it is practical but makes you feel fabulous and stylish. And you know I can’t resist a super bulky weight yarn project that can work up quickly!

Keystone Cowl by Oombawka Designs

Such a pretty cowl made with the mosaic crochet technique. This is probably a great pattern to learn this technique on because it’s a smaller project and made with bulky yarn.

Busy Bee Happy Neck Warmer from Sandra Stitches

I used this almond stitch pattern on a dishcloth for my mother in law and I loved making it! It’s a cool stitch pattern, and it looks lovely on this cowl design.

Spice Cowl

The Spice Cowl is a worsted yarn colorwork cowl that I hope you’ll love to make! The closed texture on this design makes it really cozy even though it is made with category 4 yarn. The puff stitches on it are fun to make and there is a simplicity in the pattern. I hope you love playing with the color with this one. I would love it with the Brava Tweed Yarn from WeCrochet.

Which cowl would you want to make? I think I need to go back through and narrow it down between the Let It Snow and the Aspen Infinity!

20 gorgeous cowl crochet pattern roundup post

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Simple Crochet Hoop Earrings Free Pattern

Let’s make some simple crochet hoop earrings! These are simple in style, but they are a unique pattern for making crochet hoop earrings. I have several pairs of resin hoop earrings that I bought from a beautiful shop called Fenna and Fei. They are my favorites and I wear them all the time. They inspired me to create these crochet hoops in the same shape! I thought they could offer the same timeless style, and I’m so happy my idea worked!

I’m so pleased this simple crochet hoop earrings free pattern was part of the 2 X $2 Holiday Magic Hop being hosted by Green Fox Farms!

You’ll need some extra supplies for these than most of my earring patterns. Choose some metal hoops, and use cutters to cut them. You’ll need a post style earring finding, either a ball with small ring attached or a small flat back post. I bought my ball/ring ones from Michael’s and the flat back ones from Amazon so I could get sterling silver since my ears are sensitive.

These would make really great gifts, because the style is such that anyone would wear them. You can make them in a few sizes based on the size hoops you like or can find. I bought mine from Michael’s. I like to check the clearance section every time I go to Michael’s. They often have random jewelry findings, I think that’s where I got the hoops I used on these. The small, red pair is actually a large jump ring.

I’ve got the free version of the pattern right here on the blog. These are pretty simple, but they are a bit fiddly, so getting the PDF is a great idea if you may need extra support. The PDF has two pages of step by step photos. You can purchase the PDF from any of my shops: Etsy, ravelry, or LoveCrafts. Thanks so much!

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Making the Earrings

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, any color, approx 20 yards (I like Curio 10 from KnitPicks/WeCrochet)
  • Size 1.65 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • 2 flat back post earring findings, no more than 5 mm diameter, OR 2 ball with small ring post earring findings
  • Closed metal jewelry hoops, any size
  • Wire cutters to cut the hoops
  • Quality jewelry glue like E600 for flat back posts

Notes

  • You could stiffen these with starch spray but I didn’t think it was necessary for these earrings.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with ( )
  • Finished dimensions: depends on your hoop size
  • These are quite fiddly to make. If you are struggling, try going up a hook size, or try to do 5 sts around instead of 4.
  • Cut the hoops such that you are cutting 1/4 of the hoop away. You should be able to sit the corner of a piece of paper in the hole you leave as a right angle.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

sc = single crochet

st/sts = stitch/stitches

beg = beginning

MR = magic ring

sc BLO = single crochet in the back loop only

Gauge

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look. If you desire to gauge swatch: use single crochet in 8 rounds, 4 sts around to equal 1 inch long.

Written Instructions for these simple crochet hoop earrings free pattern

Make 2

Round 1: Form a MR, 4 sc into MR. (4 sc)

Round 2: Working in continuous rounds, sc BLO each st around. (4 sc BLO)

Use hook to pull beg tail through bottom of MR, give a gentle tug to help a cup shape form.

Rounds 3-end : Sc each st around, working in continuous rounds until you reach a long enough tube to fit around the length of your hoop. (4 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly

You can use two different types of posts for these earrings.

  • Use quality jewelry glue and a flat back post.
  • Use a ball stud with ring attached. Open ring and thread through the top end of the earring.

Here are some more of my free earrings patterns!

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Easy Crochet Linen Stitch Headband Pattern

The linen stitch is one of my favorite crochet stitches. It is easy to learn and the simple texture is versatile for many projects. I also think it’s great for striped patterns, like my new pattern: the Linen Stripe Headband! I’m so happy to share this easy crochet linen stitch headband pattern with you today and I hope you enjoy making this easy pattern over and over again.

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Crochet Linen Stitch Headband Pattern

This pattern is designed in four sizes, child to adult. I find that bulky headbands aren’t well suited for babies and toddlers. I was surprised with how stretchy this stitch is when used this way around the head, I’d love to design a coordinating hat, so come back and check in with me in a few weeks and I may have that available as well. Or sign up for my email list and you definitely won’t miss it then! For this pattern, you’ll need around 90 yards of Lion Brand Yarn Hue+Me or a suitable substitution. This yarn is quite a thick weight 5 bulky at 7 wraps per inch, so be sure to check the WPI for the best substitute. I used an 8 mm hook for this pattern to meet gauge.

This pattern is such a quick to make, fun, and beginner friendly pattern! You are mostly using single crochet for the entire headband in flat rows, and there are minimal decreases and increases. If you are a beginner trying out this pattern, feel free to message me on IG or email [email protected] and I’m happy to help!

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Written Instructions for making this easy crochet linen stitch headband pattern start right here:

Supplies

  • Size 5 bulky weight yarn, any colors equal to approx 90 yards total, sample is Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me
  • Size 8 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sp = space
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase: 2 single crochet stitches in same space
  • dec = decrease: single crochet 2 stitches together
  • sc FLO = single crochet in the front loop only
  • linen st = single crochet, skip stitch, ch 1

Notes

  • Sizing is denoted in ( ) as follows: child (teen/adult small, adult medium, adult large)
  • Pattern is worked flat in rows. As written, there aren’t too many ends, but if you do decide to add more stripes, be prepared for the ends or float the yarn under the rows. Striping instructions are on page 3.
  • I find this particular yarn to be a quite thick bulky yarn. Keep this in mind when looking for substitutions.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with [ ]
  • Finished dimensions: 17.5 (18.5, 19.5, 20.5) in around, 4 in wide {this pattern has a ton of stretch}
  • Note that in the abbreviation for linen st instructions, the ch-1 is at the end of the stitch instruction, meaning that in rows 7 and on, you will be chaining 1 before turning.

Gauge

7 linen sts in 11 rows = 4 inches

Striping

As designed:

Color A: Rows 1-6, 9, 12- final.

Color B: Rows 7 and 10.

Color C: Rows 8 and 11.

Variation 1:

Alternate two colors every two rows, floating through the rows for less ends to weave.

Color A: Rows 1-2.

Color B: Rows 3-4. Repeat stripe pattern through.

Variation 2:

Use one color throughout headband and additional color for the tie.

Did you miss the ravelry button above? You can download the PDF for this pattern in ravelry here!

Written Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 10, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc each st across, turn. [9 sc]

Row 2: Sc each st across, turn. [9 sc]

Row 3: Inc, sc each st until last, inc last st, turn. [11 sc]

Row 4: Sc each st across, turn. [11 sc]

Row 5: Inc, sc each st until last, inc last st, turn. [13 sc]

Row 6: Ch 1, linen st until last 2, sc last st. [6 linen st, 1 sc]

Row 7: Ch 1, linen st each ch-1 sp across, linen st last sc. [7 linen sts]

Row 8: Linen st each ch-1 sp across, linen st last sc. [7 linen sts]

Rows 9- 44 (47, 50, 53): Repeat row 8

Row 45 (48, 51, 54): Dec, sc next 9, dec. [11 sc] (working in each sc and ch-1 sp)

Row 46 (49, 52, 55): Sc each st across, turn. [11 sc]

Row 47 (50, 53, 56)Dec, sc next 7, dec. [9 sc]

Row 48 (51, 54, 57): Sc each st across, turn. [9 sc] Fasten off, leaving a tail to weave in ends and sew final row to row 1, OR sl st final row to row 1.

Tie:

Row 1: Ch 14, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [13 sl st]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc FLO each st across, turn. [13 sc FLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sl st each st across. [13 sl st] Fasten off. Wrap around seam of headband and sew together. Sew into the headband to keep in place nicely.

What did you think of the pattern?! I’d love for you to leave me a message, and definitely tag me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts with a photo of your crochet linen stitch headband!

Are you looking for more headband patterns? Here are some more of mine that are similar to this easy crochet linen stitch headband pattern!

The Secret Heart Headband

The Minimalist Headband

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Crochet Hat Pattern for Bulky Yarn

Every once in a while, even if you tend towards thinner yarn weights, you need to search for a crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn so you can make something fast for a gift or even just for the satisfaction of completing a project. Here we are with the Bulky Fan Beanie! This beanie pattern works up quickly with a classic style. Make it with your favorite team colors for those fall and winter sports so you can stay warm and cheer on your favorite team. I designed this pattern to be a quick and easy make in less than 2 hours project. It has a little bit of texture and color changing, but it’s mostly single crochet and half double crochet, so it’s really a great beginner pattern as well.

This pattern is designed with four sizes, child to adult large. I generally design for a full range of sizes from baby to adult, but with this bulky yarn, the hats for little ones tend to be harder to work with and they don’t have the same style. This pattern has a zero ease instead of negative ease, so if you wanted it to be a tighter fit, you may want to work down a size, or use a smaller hook.

The Red Heart Soft Essentials yarn I used for this design is discontinued (how rude!) but you could use some substitutes like another favorite of mine, Lion Brand Hue + Me or Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes. Post a comment or send me a message on social media if you know of a better substitute. I loved the color selection on the Red Heart yarn and though these substitutions are good yarns, they aren’t good for representing team colors. I was just in Michael’s yesterday looking for a good bulky acrylic yarn that isn’t blanket yarn or chenille and I was quite disappointed! I like Crochet.com’s Brava acrylic yarn and they have a bulky version. I haven’t tried it but they have some good colors! Maybe I’ll throw some in my cart and try it next time I place an order.

This is not my first crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn! I have two other beanie designs with bulky yarn and they are both on opposite ends of the design spectrum. The Blustery Beanie is a highly textured, striped pattern that I really love. The matching cowl for this one is spectacular as well, if I do say so myself! The Chill Stopper Beanie is a simple, worked flat beanie that is an even faster make than today’s design!

The Bulky Fan Beanie was designed for the Chills and Thrill Blog Hop begin hosted by Tasha at Stardust Gold Crochet! It’s a fun blog event featuring a mix of cold weather and spooky patterns! Thank you Tasha for having me!

Okay! Let’s make this crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn!

Supplies

  • 125-200 yards bulky (CYC 5) yarn, sample is Red Heart Soft Essentials
  • crochet hook US size 7 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape
  • pom pom maker, if desired

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • BLO = back loop only
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • x-dc= sk st, dc, dc in skipped st
  • dec = yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull though all loops on hook
  • hdc in the 3rd loop = half double crochet in the 3rd loop on the wrong side

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch

13 sts in 16 rows of the pattern repeat which is:

Row 1: Ch 21, sc 2nd st from hook and each across. (20 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO each st across. ( 20 sc BLO)

Notes

  • Finished dimensions: Child: 18 in, Teen/Adult Small: 20 in, Adult Medium: 21 in, Adult Large: 22 in around.
  • Sizes are denoted by parentheses: Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in {brackets}.
  • Pattern is worked flat for the band, then worked in the round.

Written Instructions

Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Row 1: Ch 11 (13, 13, 15), sc first st from hook and each st across until last, sl st last st, ch 1, turn. {1 sl st, 9 (11, 11, 13 sc) }

Row 2: Sc BLO each st across, ch 1, turn. {10 (12, 12, 14) sc BLO}

Row 3: Sc BLO each st across until last, sl st last st, ch 1, turn. {1 sl st, 9 (11, 11, 13 sc BLO)}

Rows 4-68 (72, 76, 80): Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Sl st last row to first row, turn right side out.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc end of each row, sl st to join. {68 (72, 76, 80) sc}

Round 2: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join. {68 (72, 76, 80) hdc}

Round 3: With color B, ch 1, x-dc around, sl st BLO to join. {34 (36, 38, 40) dc X sts}

Round 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st around, sl st to join.{68 (72, 76, 80) hdc BLO}

Round 5: With color A, ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop each st around, sl st to join. {68 (72, 76, 80) hdc in 3rd loop}

Skip to round 8 in sizes below for Child and Teen/Adult Small

Round 6: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join.{76 (80) hdc}

Round 7: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join. {76 (80) hdc}

Child:

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around until 3 sts remain, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to join.{42 hdc, 13 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join.{33 hdc, 11 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join.{27 hdc, 9 dec}

Round 11: Dec each st around. {18 dec}

Teen/Adult Small

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around until 7 sts remain, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc, sl st to join.{44 hdc, 14 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 3 sts remain, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to join.{36 hdc, 11 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 2 sts remain, hdc last 2 sts, sl st to join.{29 hdc, 9 dec}

Round 11: Dec each st around until last, hdc last st. { 1 hdc, 18 dec}

Adult Medium

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around until last, hdc last, sl st to join.{46 hdc, 15 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until last, hdc last st, sl st to join.{37 hdc, 12 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 3 sts remain, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to join. {30 hdc, 9 dec}

Round 11: Dec each st around until last, hdc last st. { 1 hdc, 19 dec}

Adult Large

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around sl st to join. {48 hdc, 16 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until until 4 sts remain, hdc 2 sts, dec, sl st to join. {38 hdc, 13 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 6 sts remain, hdc next 4, dec, sl st to join. {31 hdc, 10 dec}

Round 11: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 6 sts remain, hdc next 4, dec, sl st to join. {25 hdc, 8 dec}

Round 12: Dec each st around until last, hdc last st. {1 hdc, 16 dec}

Finish off, then leave a long tail to sew around the opening to close it. I like to then sew back and forth across the top a couple of times to make sure that seam is tight. Then, leave the rest of the tail to help attach a pom pom or cut the tail. Weave in the rest of the ends.

Pom Pom: I use the Clover Pom Pom maker to make my pom poms! I think it does a great job. I like to use dental floss to tie them at the end to make them the absolute tightest that I can. If you don’t have one, you can absolutely use some cardboard cut into two donut shapes. Follow a YouTube tutorial for that! Leave two long strands of yarn or floss to attach to the beanie.

Two tips for making poms is use nice, sharp scissors, and wrap with two strands of yarn so it takes less time to make.

I hope you loved making this crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn! It’s an easy make and so much fun to work up the different color combinations.

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Spice Cowl

Welcome to my blog for the Bewitching Halloween Hop! Scroll down to find the event page button so you can get a code to download this pattern for free on Oct 17th, 2025!

Let’s make a gorgeous cowl to wear during cold fall and winter weather! This three color striped cowl pattern features ribbing at the top and bottom with a beautiful stitch pattern in between featuring a modified bead stitch. This cowl has variations in the pattern so you can make yours narrow or wide, tall or short. There is enough texture in this pattern that you could make it in all one color if you wanted less contrast in your project.

The Spice Cowl has a matching bonnet pattern! You can make a sweet mommy and me set with the bonnet and cowl! Here is the blog post for that pattern.

I think a cowl is a great accessory for a busy mom because there is less arranging than wearing a scarf. We all know we get the kids all bundled up and might forget our own warmth before leaving the house! Toss it right over your head to keep your neck warm as the cooler temperatures hit.

Okay let’s get to making this cozy three color striped cowl pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: color A: green: 150 yards, color B: orange: 100 yards, color C: tan: 85 yards (sample is acrylic worsted yarn)
  • crochet hook 5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sk = skip

beg = beginning

sc = single crochet

sc BLO = single crochet in the

back loop only

sl st = slip stitch

linen st = sc, sk st, ch 1

FSC = foundation single crochet

Special Stitches

bead st = skip next st, sc next st, yo, insert hook around post of the sc just made, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook around post again, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook

Gauge

4 in by 4 in swatch = 9 bead sts in 4 row 2-5 repeats

Row 1: With color A, FSC 24. [24 sc]

Row 2: With color B, ch 2, bead st across. [12 bead sts, 1 dc]

Row 3: With color C, ch 1, linen stitch across.[14 linen sts]

Row 4: Repeat row 3.

Row 5: With color A, ch 1, *sc FLO, sc ch-1 sp, repeat from * across. [12 sc, 12 sc FLO]

Rows 6-14: Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Narrow (Wide)
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
  • Color changes are noted as “with color x,” at the beginning of the rows. If there is not a color noted, you are continuing with the color from the previous row. I like to change colors by finishing the final stitch of the previous color with the new color.
  • This pattern will have numerous ends. If you want to minimize end weaving, you could make there be an “inside” and an “outside” and carry the yarn on the inside.
  • This pattern can be made to different measurements for versatility! The pattern gives instructions for narrow, wide and short, tall.

Okay, go get the ravelry code so you can get a free copy:

Written Instructions

PART 1:

Size: Narrow (Wide) Short {Tall}

Row 1: With color A, ch 7, sc each st across, turn. [6 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across, turn. [6 sc BLO]

Rows 3-108 (128) repeat row 2.

Sl st final row to beg row.

PART 2:

Round 1: Turn right side out, ch 1, sc end of each row, sl st to join. [108 (128) sc]

Round 2: Change to color B, ch 2, bead st around, sl st to join. [54 (64) bead sts]

Round 3: Change to color C, linen st around, sl st to join. [54 (64) linen sts]

Round 4: Linen st around, sl st to join. [54 (64) linen sts]

Round 5: Change to color A*Sc FLO, sc in ch-1 sp, repeat from * around, sl st to join. [54 (64) sc FLO, 54 (64) sc]

Round 6-22 {26} : Repeat rounds 2-5 respectively.

Round 23 {27}: Change to color A, sc each st around, sl st to join. [108 (128) sc]

PART 3:

Row 1: With color A, ch 7, sc each st across, sl st next 2 sts of final round, turn. [6 sc, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Sk 2 sl sts, sc BLO each st across, ch 1, turn. [6 sc BLO]

Row 3: Sc BLO each st across, sl st next 2 sts of final round, turn. [6 sc BLO, 2 sl st]

Rows 4- 108 (128): repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Sl st final row to beg row.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

How to pick colors for this three color striped cowl pattern:

Pick some colors that you like together! Who cares if it “works” as long as YOU like it.

Pick seasonal colors, like the fall spicy colors I used, or red, white, and green for Christmas, or cool wintry blues and white.

Choose two neutral colors, one light, one dark, then add your favorite color!

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Halloween Crochet Costumes

Let’s use our favorite craft to make amazing Halloween costume pieces! They don’t have to be enormously elaborate to be adorable or clever, and you have plenty of time to whip up some of these items before the end of the month. So dig into your stash and find some forgotten yarn, sit in a well lit spot and make the cutest costume for yourself or someone you love!

I’m going to break this post down into sections on types of items so the ideas have some organization!

Crowns

There are plenty of great patterns out there for crochet crowns. Crochet crowns are much more comfortable than any plastic one you get from the store, and you could even hot glue some sparkle on if that’s your jam.

Let’s start off with one of mine: The Marian Crown! You can use this for an All Saints’ Day Blessed Mother costume, but you could absolutely make it for any princess, prince, queen, king, etc! This is particularly fast, you could make a toddler size in an hour or so.

Here is another one from Crochet365, it’s cute and has sizing from baby to adult!

Creatures

How cute would it be to make this lil frog to carry dressed as a princess for a Princess and the Frog costume? Little Crochet Farm has so many cute, small amigurumi patterns, and this one is very beginner friendly. Think about other critters you could make as an accessory to add detail to a costume.

Put together two amazing crochet patterns to create a dragon costume! Green Fox Farms created this unique dragon tail keyhole scarf that is so cute! Pair it with a dragon hat like this one and you have a cozy costume.

So many animal hats! There are lots of patterns for cute animal hats! Here are some of my favorites:

This Sheep Hat by Daisy Farm Crafts is such a sweet pattern! She actually even has a vest to go with it to make a full costume. She always has beautiful patterns.

Plenty of cat and bear hat patterns, those would whip up in a snap! I like this cat one from Nana’s Crafty Home.

This monkey hat by the Friendly Red Fox is so cute! I love the braided ties that it has. I think if you pair this with a brown sweatsuit, you could easily make a brown tail to add to the pants. This would be such a cute, comfortable monkey costume.

Another one from Daisy Farm Crafts: a cow hat! It’s so adorable and she has sizing information all the way from baby to adult. All these animals, you could have the whole family be a little farm!

Jobs/Character

Police Baby hat from Posh Patterns is a cute one! There is also a really sweet one with a diaper cover and itty bitty handcuffs on ravelry by Jessica Gammon.

There is a great Kim Guzman design for free on the Yarnspirations site for a pirate costume!

Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet has a sailor hat sized baby to child that I bet you could easily make an adult version, it looks pretty simple!

The Twisted Hatter has a great catalog of intricate patterns if you wanted to take on a bigger project. Large hooded characters and unique hats for things from aliens to jellyfish to plants!

Halloween Theme Costumes

There are plenty of pumpkin hats out there! When my daughter was a baby, I dressed all in green and twirled silk ivy in my hair, then carried her in a green baby wrap wearing a pumpkin hat for trick or treat at my alma mater high school! It was so sweet and easy. Did I just spend 30 minutes looking for a photo of that and come up empty handed? Yep.

Anyways here are some great pumpkin hats: Hooded Pumpkin Cowl by Briana K Designs is a pretty pattern! I love how realistic the stem looks on this one.

Crochet 365 has their crochet pumpkin hat that is a little more basic but just as sweet and it has all sizes so you could make an entire pumpkin patch of hats!

Crochetverse also has some great costume pieces as well as full costumes. The bride of Frankenstein wig hat is my favorite here!

Witch hats are another great Halloween costume item to make! I like this velvet crochet witch hat pattern from Gleeful Things.

I hope you found something amazing to make with one of these patterns! In the past it was quite easy to run to Joann for fabrics to make a costume, this year I’m sure there are many people mourning that. Maybe crochet is the answer! (as it is for so many things, haha!)

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Textured Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern

Hello! I’m so delighted to share this pattern with you today! The Spice Bonnet is a textured bonnet pattern for the little ones, from preemies all the way to children. This was designed for the Preemie Crochet Challenge that is put on by Sunflower Cottage Crochet every year. I’m so glad to be a part of it this year! For the release of this pattern it will be available as a free download from Sept 19, 2025 through the end of the month!

The Preemie Crochet Challenge is an event through the whole month of September, which is Prematurity Awareness Month! When you download one of the free patterns available through the month, you pledge to make one item to donate to your local NICU or pregnancy/baby center. It’s really a beautiful event and you should go read more about it here. Though I haven’t had a premature birth myself, my youngest son did have a short NICU stay due to fluid in his lungs and those five days were a tiny glimpse into the difficulty those families experience. Participating in this event to help raise awareness and give to those families is wonderful!

You’ll need worsted weight yarn for this pattern in three colors, though I do think the texture is lovely and you could make a one color version. A 5 mm hook met gauge for most of my testers, though I personally used 5.5 mm as I have tight tension. This pattern is an intermediate pattern, as the bead stitch may not be familiar.

I’ve used one of my favorite yarns for this one, Lion Brand Heartland. I love the slight heathered look in this yarn line and I think it’s very soft and easy to work with.

Let’s get to making it!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: color A: green: 75 yards, color B: orange: 75 yards, color C: tan: 60 yards (sample is acrylic worsted yarn)
  • crochet hook 5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Preemie, Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
  • There is a RS (right side) noted in Row 5.
  • Color changes are noted as “with color x,” at the beginning of the rows. If there is not a color noted, you are continuing with the color from the previous row. I like to change colors by finishing the final stitch of the previous color with the new color.
  • The striped top of the bonnet will have numerous ends. You could minimize end weaving a bit by carrying color C along the edges of the stripes. This will be hidden because you will be crocheting a neckband along those edges.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sk = skip
  • sc = single crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dec = hdc two stitches together
  • sc FLO = single crochet front loop only
  • linen st = sc, sk st, ch 1

Special Stitches

  • bead st = skip next st, sc next st, yo, insert hook around post of the sc just made, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook around post again, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook
  • FSC= foundation single crochet: ch 3, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop on hook, yo, pull through two loops, insert hook in st made by bold section above, repeat from *

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 9 bead sts in 4 row 2-5 repeats

Row 1: With color A, FSC 24 [24 sc]

Row 2: With color B, ch 2, bead st across [12 bead sts, 1 dc]

Row 3: With color C, ch 1, linen stitch across.[14 linen sts]

Row 4: Repeat row 3.

Row 5: With color A, ch 1, *sc FLO, sc ch-1 sp, repeat from * across [12 sc, 12 sc FLO]

Rows 6-14: Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Written Instructions

Size: Preemie (Infant: 0-6 months, 17,Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)

ALL SIZES

Row 1: With color A, FSC 32 (38, 44, 50, 56). [32 (38, 44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 2: With color B, ch 2, bead st across until last, hdc last st. [15 (18, 21, 24, 27) bead sts, 1 hdc]

Row 3: With color C, ch 1, linen st across.[15 (18, 21, 24, 27) linen sts]

Row 4: Repeat row 3.

Row 5: With color A, ch 1, *sc FLO, sc ch-1 sp, repeat from * across [15 (18, 21, 24, 27) sc, 15 (18, 21, 24, 27) sc FLO]

Row 6-13 (17, 17, 21, 21): Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Continue below to appropriate size.

Preemie

Row 14: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts.

Row 15: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts.

Row 16: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts.

Continue to page 8 for neckband.

Infant

Row 18: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband.

Baby

Row 18: With color A, hdc each st across. [44 hdc]

Row 19: Repeat row 18.

Row 20: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 19 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 18 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next st, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [6 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Toddler

Row 22: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 32 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 30 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 22 hdc]

Row 25: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec last 3 sts. [6 dec, 16 hdc]

Row 26: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 14 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Child

Row 22: With color A, hdc each st across. [56 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [10 dec, 35 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 29 hdc]

Row 25: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 26: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec,, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 27: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 28: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 29: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Neckband ALL SIZES

Fold the last hdc row in half and sl st together to close the back of the bonnet, or fasten off and seam together. Fasten off, turn right side out.

Reattach color A in the bottom corner of bonnet (Row 1.) Sc 38 (44, 48, 54, 60) evenly across the bottom of bonnet, working approximately 1 st in the end of each row, ch 1, turn. Continue for 4 rows of single crochet for Preemie, Infant and Baby sizes, 6 rows for Toddler and Child. Do not fasten off.

Create ties: Ch 27, sl st each ch across, then sl st along bottom of bonnet (where you just completed the single crochet rows) to opposite corner. Ch 27, sl st each ch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

Alternatively, if you dislike the ties for practicality, make two small pom poms and attach to the corners of the bonnet, this would be equally as sweet!

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Scrappy Mini Tote Bag Pattern

There are so many ways to use yarn scraps! I do think that there are more patterns for worsted weight yarn scraps than other yarn weights, so when I was invited to participate in the Great Stashdown event, I wanted to create a pattern to use my collection of bulky yarn scraps! Often I have several iterations of a design before I get the look I’m going for, but designing this one was actually SO much fun and it flew off the hook. I hope you find it to be a fun, useful pattern as well!

Some more about the Great Stashdown: Raelynn from Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’ is hosting this awesome event, perfect for using up some of your yarn collection before the new yarns come out for fall. Each day there is a new free pattern download available. There is a great variety from washcloths to bags, even amigurumi! Head over to the main blog post so you can check out all the patterns!

Lion Brand Hue + Me is such a fantastic yarn! I held it double in this pattern to give the bag structure and to add to the design the marled look. I don’t necessarily mind a pattern that looks like it was made with scraps but it isn’t my preference, either. This yarn line works so great for this pattern because the colors coordinate so well. I love the muted tones, personally. This pattern is meant for you to be able to use what you have! Use whatever bulky yarn you have in your stash.

Supplies

  • Size 5 bulky weight yarn, any colors equal to approx 200 yards total, samples are Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me
  • Size 8 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Bag fastener of choice, if desired, such as magnet or button.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sp = space
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase: 2 single crochet stitches in same space
  • dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
  • sc BLO = single crochet in the back loop only

Notes

  • This pattern uses 2 yarns held together. If you are using all scrap yarns for this, I suggest planning the colors. Sort through and put all the cool colors together, warm colors together, and then make a plan. You could also pick through the colors and put together a color palette that works together. Use the internet to help if you need it. If you have 100 yards of one color, you could hold that color throughout.
  • Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. I suggest placing a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to help you keep track, and move it to the next round as you work.
  • I find this particular yarn to be a quite thick bulky yarn. Keep this in mind when looking for substitutions.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with [ ]
  • Finished dimensions: 6 in height by 6 in wide by 4.5 in deep
  • If desired, sew a large button on front of bag under handle. Create a loop on other side with a chain.
  • If desired, sew magnet closure inside the bag under the handle.
  • This pattern is a quick make, but give your hands breaks as you are crocheting quite tightly to make the bag stiff.

Gauge

9 sts in 10 rows of single crochet = 4 inches

Remember to use yarns held together!

Written Instructions

With yarn held together:

Round 1: Ch 4, inc 2nd ch from hook, sc, inc, continue onto other side of beg ch, inc, sc, inc, do not join. [10 sc]

Round 2: Inc, sc next 3, inc, inc, sc next 3, inc. [14 sc]

Round 3: Inc, inc, sc next 3, inc next 4, sc next 3, inc, inc. [22 sc]

Round 4: Sc, inc next 2, sc next 5, inc next 2, sc next 2, inc next 2, sc next 5, inc next 2, sc [30 sc]

Round 5: Sc first 2, inc, inc, sc next 7, inc, inc, sc next 4, inc, inc, sc next 7, inc, inc, sc last 2. [38 sc]

Round 6: Sc first 2, inc, inc, sc next 11, inc, inc, sc next 4, inc, inc, sc next 11, inc, inc, sc last 2. [46 sc]

Round 7: Sc BLO each st around. [46 sc BLO]

Round 8: Sc each st around. [46 sc]

Round 9: Repeat round 8

Round 10: Dec, sc next 19, dec, dec, sc next 19, dec. [42 sc]

Rounds 11-19: Sc each st around. [42 sc]

Round 20: Sc 12, ch 12, sk 6 sts, sc next 14 sts, ch 12, sk 6 sts, sc last 4. [42 sc]

Round 21: Sl st 12, sc 12 around the ch-12 from previous round, sl st next 14 sts, sc 12 around the ch-12 from previous round, sl st last 4 sts. [30 sl st, 24 sc] Fasten off, weave in ends. Attach closure if desired. (See notes)

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Christmas Bloom Bonnet

Yes, it’s high summertime. Yes, it’s hot. But my true crafters know…….. July is a great time to do a few Christmas projects! When the fall gets here, many new patterns get released and ideas form and we start projects and then Christmas gets here and WE ARE NOT READY. It’s nice to get ahead with a few things in July.

SO let’s make a Christmas Bloom Bonnet! The available sizes are Infant to Child. This textured, striped pattern has a floral design similar to a poinsettia. I love poinsettias and I tried SO many different ways to make one work in this design! I like how this turned out and it would be equally pretty in any colors.

Welcome to my blog for the Christmas in July Make Along hosted by Underground Crafter! I hope you’re enjoying the event! For my feature day, today, July 6th, 2025, you can get the Christmas Bloom Bonnet for 50% off! Head to ravelry and use the code CIJHOP to get yours, or use the free version here as long as you like! Read on for more information about the Make Along and the pattern below!

Head over to the Underground Crafters Facebook group so you can join in on the Make Along! There are so many cool prizes as well! So definitely go to the Facebook group so you can tag your makes and enter to win prizes like amigurumi safety noses, a yarn bowl, yarn, hand balm, a pin, and crafting books! The giveaway ends August 4th so you have plenty of time!

Okay, so let’s make a sweet bonnet for the season! Of course, you can use whatever colors you like, but the stitches really show beautifully in these Christmas colors. You’ll need a 5.5 mm hook, worsted yarn and basic items like a tapestry needle to weave in ends, scissors, and a measuring tape. Use your favorite acrylic worsted yarn for easy care. There are 4 sizes: infant, baby, toddler, and child.

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: color A: red: 60 yards, color B: white: 50 yards, color C: green: 60 yards (sample is acrylic worsted yarn)
  • crochet hook US size I (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
  • There is a RS (right side) noted in Row 5.
  • Color changes are noted as “with color x,” at the beginning of the rows. If there is not a color noted, you are continuing with the color from the previous row. I like to change colors by finishing the final stitch of the previous color with the new color.

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch = chain
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sk = skip
  • sc = single crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dec = hdc two stitches together

Special Stitches

  • puff = yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through remaining 3 loops
  • FSC= foundation single crochet: ch 3, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop on hook, yo, pull through two loops, insert hook in st made by bold section above, repeat from *

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 13 sts in 12 rows

Row 1: With color B ch 24, turn, sc 2nd st from hook and each st across

Row 2: With color C, ch 2, *sk 2 sts, (puff, ch 1, puff) in next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sk st, dc last st, turn.[14 puff, 1 dc]

Row 3: With color A, ch 2, *sk 2 sts, 3 puff in ch-1 sp, repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, sk st, dc last st, turn.[21 puff, 1 dc]

Row 4: With color B: ch 1, sc in between each puff st across, sc into turning ch, turn.[23 sc]

Row 5: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn.[23 sc]

Rows 6-13: Repeat rows 2-5, respectively.

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Written Instructions

Size: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)

ALL SIZES

Row 1: With color A, FSC 38 (44, 50, 56). [38 (44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc each st across. [38 (44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 3: With color B, ch 1, turn, sc each st across. [38 (44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc each st across. [38 (44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 5: With color C, ch 2, *sk 2 sts, (puff, ch 1, puff) in next st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, sk st, dc last st, turn. [24 (28, 32, 36 puff), 1 dc] Place marker in middle of this row to mark the RS.

Row 6: With color A, ch 2, *sk 2 sts, 3 puff in ch-1 sp, repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, sk st, dc last st, turn. [36 (42, 48, 54 puff), 1 dc]

Row 7: With color B: ch 1, sc in between each puff st across, sc into turning ch, turn. [38 (44, 50, 56 sc)]

Row 8: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn.

Continue below to appropriate size.

Infant

Rows 9-16: Repeat rows 5-8 respectively.

Row 17: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 19: With color B, hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 21: With color A, hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Baby

Rows 9-16: Repeat rows 5-8 respectively.

Row 17: With color A, hdc each st across. [44 hdc]

Row 18: With color B, hdc each st across. [44 hdc]

Row 19: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 20:With color B, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 21: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 19 hdc]

Row 22: With color B, hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 18 hdc]

Row 23: With color A, hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next st, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [6 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Toddler

Rows 9-20: Repeat rows 5-8 respectively.

Row 21: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 33 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 23: With color B, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 22 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec last 3 sts. [6 dec, 17 hdc]

Row 25: With color A, hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 26: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 11 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Child

Rows 9-20: Repeat rows 5-8 respectively.

Row 21-22: With color A, hdc each st across. [56 hdc]

Row 23: With color B, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [10 dec, 35 hdc]

Row 24: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 29 hdc]

Row 25: With color A, hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 26: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec,, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 27: With color B, hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 28: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 29: With color A, hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to page 8 for neckband

Neckband ALL SIZES

Fold the last hdc row in half and sl st together to close the back of the bonnet, or fasten off and seam together. Fasten off, turn right side out.

Reattach color A in the bottom corner of bonnet (Row 1.) Sc 44( 48, 54, 60) evenly across the bottom of bonnet, working approximately 1 st in the end of each row, ch 1, turn. Continue for 4 rows of single crochet for Infant and Baby sizes, 6 rows for Toddler and Child. Do not fasten off.

Create ties: Ch 27, sl st each ch across, then sl st along bottom of bonnet (where you just completed the single crochet rows) to opposite corner. Ch 27, sl st each ch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

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Father’s Day Crochet Bookmark

I’m thrilled to join Green Fox Farms Designs this year for her Father’s Day Blog Hop! I think it is such wonderful idea because crochet patterns to make for men aren’t as easy to find as those for women and children. It’s not so hard to find patterns for winter accessories, but, personally, I’m not gifting winter accessories in June in Pennsylvania! I wanted to go light for this project, and designing with crochet thread is one of my favorite things to do, so that led me to create this bookmark pattern! The bookmark features a tapestry crochet section that says “Daddy” and there is a variation that you could make that says “grandpa” as well!

The Father’s Day Blog Hop runs May 24th, 2025, through June 7th, 2025. There are 15 patterns and most of them are available as a free download on their feature day. You can also buy all the patterns in one convenient bundle which is only available during the blog hop.

What are you making?? I think I want to make the sunglasses case for my husband and maybe the dad cap for my dad. I also love the gamer eye mask but I don’t think my husband would use it; it’s adorable, though!

Okay, let’s get to it!

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, any 2 colors, approx 70 yards of each.
  • Size 1.65 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat

I used size 10 Curio thread from Crochet.com! I love this thread, the colors are so pretty, I wish they had even more colors! I used the colors Clarity and Bahama (I think they replaced this color!)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sp = space

sc = single crochet

( ) = complete these instructions in one stitch

* = indicates where to begin repeat from

Notes

  • For the best look to achieve a flat bookmark, you’ll need to stiffen it. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each row with [ ] except for tapestry section where each row is 63 stitches
  • Finished dimensions: 2 in by 6.5 in
  • Beginning chains count as stitches for the stitch counts.
  • You may carry the thread behind the stitches in order to minimize end weaving. When you reach the last st of each row using color B, tuck color B onto the other side so that you may pick it back up when you reach the first st using color B on the next row.

Gauge

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size produces the best, tightly stitched look. If you desire to gauge swatch: 12 sts in 13 rows of single crochet = 1 inch

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Written Instructions

Tapestry portion Daddy

For the tapestry crochet section, there are two set up rows:

Row 1: With color A, ch 64, sc 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn. [63 sc]

Row 2: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [63 sc]

After the set up rows, you’ll be continuing in sc each st, with a ch-1 and turn at the end of each row. A represents color A and B is for color B. A 4 means crochet 1 sc in each of the next four stitches with color A. You can also use the provided chart for this part.

Row 3: A 63

Row 4: A 51, B 5, A 7

Row 5: A 6, B 7, A 50

Row 6: A 49, B 3, A 3, B 2, A 6

Row 7: A 6, B 2, A 4, B 2, A 49

Row 8: A 55, B 2, A 6

Row 9: A 6, B 2, A 55

Row 10: A 5, B 5, A 10, B 3, A 1, B 2, A 4, B 3, A 2, B 2, A 4, B 3, A 2, B 2, A 4, B 5, A 6

Row 11: A 6, B 6, A, 3, B 8, A 3, B 8, A 3, B 7, A6, B 8, A 5

Row 12: A 5, B 2, A 3, B 4, A 4, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 3, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 3, A 3, B 3, A 1, B 3, A 6

Row 13: A 6, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 4, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 4, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 3, A 5, B 2, A 5

Row 14: A 5, B 2, A 6, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 4, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 4, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 6

Row 15: A 6, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 3, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 3, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 2 A 6, B 2, A 5

Row 16: A 5, B 2, A 6, B 2, A 4, B 5, A 5, B 7, A 4, B 7, A 3, B 2, A 3, B 3, A 5

Row 17: A 5, B 2, A 9, B 2, A 1, B 3, A 5, B 2, A 1, B 3, A 7, B 3, A 5, B 2, A 6, B 2, A 5

Row 18: A 5, B 2, A 6, B 2, A 19, B 2, A 9, B 2, A 16

Row 19: A 16, B 2, A 9, B 2, A 20, B 2, A 5, B 2, A 5

Row 20: A 5, B 2, A 5, B 2, A 20, B 2, A 9, B 2, A 16

Row 21: A 15, B 3, A 8, B 3, A 20, B 10, A 4

Row 22: A 4, B 8, A 23, B 2, A 9, B 2, A 15

Row 23: A 63

Row 24: A 63

Row 25: A 63

Next, crochet the lace on the ends of the bookmark:

Row 1: With color A, sc in the end of each row, turn. Change to color B. [25 sc]

Row 2: Ch 2, sk 2 sts {(dc, ch 1, dc) next st, sk 2 sts}, repeat { } twice, then (dc, ch 1, dc) next st, sk st, repeat { } three times, (dc, ch 1, dc), sk st, dc last st, turn. [ 18 dc]

Row 3: Ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch -1 sp until last, dc, last st, turn. [18 dc]

Row 4: Repeat row 3, fasten off, weave in ends. [18 dc]

Repeat on other end of bookmark.

Charts

Blocking and Assembly

Pin to the blocking mat to desired shape. Spray from about 6-10 inches away with fabric stiffening spray, or pour some of the spray liquid into a small cup and paint the liquid on.

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