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Crochet Floral Festival Headpiece

I love a good fantasy book or movie! When Lisa from Green Fox Farms was looking for submissions for her Geeks and Gamers hop, I thought that was such a fun theme and wanted to join in! This crochet Floral Festival Headpiece is perfect for Renaissance fairs, fantasy conventions, music festivals, or regular ole Halloween! Friday, March 20th, you can get the pattern free right here! Scroll down to the download button below.

crochet floral festival headpiece

Some more about the Geeks and Gamers hop: so many cute patterns for fantasy lovers and gamers! I’m really impressed by these unique patterns. Don’t miss out! You can grab them all with the low cost bundle right here!

Here is how the design comes together. Select some DK yarn. I think natural fibers are important for this pattern because it’s going to sit so close to your skin. I used cotton and bamboo both for the samples and they worked well. You could go totally minimal and pick any color for a simple headpiece. I also love the look of the flowers, though, it has more of a fantasy romantic vibe, for which you’ll need some green. There are two simple flower and leaf patterns below that you could use, so you may want two floral colors to go with your green. Let’s adventure together with the free pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 3 DK yarn: 100-150 yards (sample is K and C Essential Cotton) preferably green and floral colors
  • crochet hook US size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

Special Stitches

picot = ch 3, sc in 1st ch

Gauge Swatch

2 in by .5 in swatch = 13 sts in 2 rows

Row 1: Ch 15, sc 2nd ch from hook and each ch across until last, 2 sc in last st. (15 sc)

Row 2: Working onto the other side of the chain: 2 sc in 1st ch, sc each ch until last, 2 sc last ch. (17 sc) Fasten off.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in ( ) at the end of each row.
  • Assemble in your own unique way. Make a few flowers for the sides, or the very front, or make more flowers and fill the entire headpiece.

Finished Measurements

20 inches, but since you are tying it together, it’s easy to adjust for any adult head.

Written Instructions for Crochet Floral Festival Headpiece

Row 1: Ch 60, picot, ch 61.

Row 2: Sc each ch across to back of picot, sl st in back of picot, sc each remaining ch until last, 2 sc in last ch. (121 sc, 1 sl st)

Row 3: Working onto the other side of the chain: 2 sc in 1st ch, sc each ch until picot, picot in top of picot, sc each remaining ch until last, 2 sc last ch. (126 sc, 1 picot) Do not fasten off, continue to ties.

Ties:

Ch 40, fasten off. *Reattach at end of row 3, ch 40, fasten off.

Repeat from * on other end, such that there are 4 chains total, 2 on each end.

Adornments, make several of each as desired. Have fun customizing!

Small Leaf:

Ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sl st. Fasten off, use tail to attach as desired.

Large Leaf:

Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, dc, hdc, sc, continue on other side of chain: sc 1st ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, sl st. Fasten off.

Rose:

Ch 25, hdc, in 3rd st from hook, dc, hdc, sl st next 2 ch,* ch 1, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st next 2 ch, repeat from * . Fasten off, tightly roll and stitch into rose shape.

Starflower:

Ch 6, *sl st 1st ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sl st, ch 6, repeat from * 4 OR 5 more times, as desired. Turn, sl st in the bottom of each petal. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use tail to sew into desired flower shape.

Attach the floral pieces as desired. Weave in all the ends. Tie to fit with one set of the ties and let the others lay as the vines.

Did you like this pattern for the Crochet Floral Festival Headpiece? Check out some of my other floral patterns!

Flower Cluster Earrings

a pair of pink crocheted earrings in the shape of a flower against a black backdrop with silk flowers

Spring Posy Earrings

Marian Crown

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Star Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern

So, you have some scraps. Maybe just a few colors in partial skeins. Maybe lots of colors in itty bitty scraps. You can totally use it to make this Star Stitch Cowl crochet pattern! This pattern makes a warm cowl that is delightfully colorful. I love it for this time of year when we are craving the colors of spring but it’s still quite cold. There is even more snow coming to my area this weekend!

The Crochet Village hosted the Scrap Yarn Blog Hop this February all month long! It’s really fun to collect these scrappy patterns so you can make something out of things you already have. This event has ended, but you can still head over to the main blog post and browse through the patterns for ideas and inspiration!

Alright so let’s have some fun with this pattern! Here is all the information and directions you need for this pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn in any colors desired, approx 250 yards total
  • crochet hook 6 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations and Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sk = skip

hdc = half double crochet

hdc BLO = half double crochet in the back loop only

hdc in the 3rd loop = hdc in the third loop on the back

Special Stitches

beg star st = beginning star stitch: in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1

star st A = in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the same st as the last part of the previous star st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, yo pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1

end star stitch = in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the same st as the last part of the previous star st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn

star st B = ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row.

star stitch cowl crochet pattern

Finished Measurements

Narrow: 11 in across (22 in circumference)

Wide: 15 in across (30 in circumference)

Short: 9 in tall

Tall: 11 in tall

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Narrow (Wide)
  • Color changes are not noted within the pattern, since this is meant to be a scrap pattern. I used a new color starting at each star stitch row with my larger scrap yarn balls. If you have smaller scraps, you could change at each star stitch row and continue with that color for the half double crochet ribbing until you run out, then move to the next one.
  • This pattern can be made to different measurements for versatility! The pattern gives instructions for narrow, wide and short, tall.

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 12 rows of 10 star st OR 20 hdc

Row 1: Ch 23.

Row 2: In 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 8 star st]

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row. [20 hdc]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [20 hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [20 hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: repeat row 4

Row 7: repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 2 ch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in each of next 2 sts, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 8 star st]

Rows 9-13: Repeat rows 3-7 respectively.

Written Instructions

Size: Short (Tall)

Row 1: Ch 43 (51.) [43 (51) ch]

Row 2: In 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st]

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row. [40 (48) hdc]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [40 (48) hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [40 (48) hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: Repeat row 4

Row 7: Repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 2 ch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in each of next 2 sts, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st]

Rows 9-68: Repeat rows 3-8 respectively. (You will not do row 8 in the final repeat. Add another repeat of rows 3-8 for size Wide.)

Sl st final row to beg row, or fasten off, leaving a long tail and seam with a mattress stitch.

Abbreviated Written Instructions

Size: Short (Tall)

Row 1: Ch 43 (51.) [43 (51) ch]

Row 2: Beg star st, star st A across, end star st in last ch. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st A]

Row 3: Star st B across. [40 (48) hdc]

Row 4: Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [40 (48) hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [40 (48) hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: Repeat row 4

Row 7: Repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, beg star st, star st A across, end star in last ch. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st A]

Rows 9-68: Repeat rows 3-8 respectively. (You will not do row 8 in the final repeat. Add another repeat of rows 3-8 for size Wide.)

Sl st final row to beg row, or fasten off, leaving a long tail and seam with a mattress stitch.

More cowl patterns

The Any Yarn Granny Cowl! Use any yarn weight for this made to measure cowl pattern. You can make it super warm and cozy or light and airy for whatever time of year!

The Blustery Cowl is the warmest cowl, that is fun to experiment with colors and works up fairly quickly. There is a matching beanie pattern as well!

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Sedge Stitch Crochet Headband Pattern

Let’s make a beautifully textured crochet headband today! If you love texture that comes together simply, this pattern is for you! I love a good pattern that you can veg out in front of a good show with at the end of a long day. The sedge stitch crochet headband pattern is easy to make and comes in several sizes. I love making designs that can be matching sets among family members. This headband called the Fields Headband has a matching bonnet pattern that is super sweet. You can read all about that pattern here!

This pattern was featured in the Head over Heels Blog Hop from Madame Stitch in February 2026. This is such a neat hop with patterns for heads and feet! The event has now ended, but you can still look through the patterns, many of which are free on the designer’s blogs like mine!

I used a basic acrylic yarn for this pattern for ease. I love the Lion Brand Basic Stitch for this, I think it’s a great acrylic yarn that is soft and wears well. Here, you can see the matching Fields Bonnet Pattern on my daughter when I designed it last year! Don’t you love making things for your family to wear? Want a little chuckle? Probably about 8 years ago I made a Hokie Bird hat for my then 4 year old son. I just free-handed it and it has little ear flaps that come down and a Hokie Bird on the forehead. He loved it and wore it often until it didn’t fit anymore. My super girly daughter, now 3, LOVES it and has been wearing it everywhere for the last several weeks. You never know what they’ll love, so just make a bunch of things and then they’ll pick the most worn-out hat to wear! (P.S. A Hokie Bird is the Virginia Tech mascot, my husband went to graduate school there.)

Now, let’s make this sedge stitch crochet headband pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: 100-150 yards (sample is Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in color Sage)
  • crochet hook US size J (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

fhdc = foundation half double crochet

sedge stitch = *single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet in the same stitch, sk 2 sts, repeat from *

noted as {sc, hdc, dc} within pattern

The sedge stitch is so easy to learn and I love the texture in this stitch. It isn’t bobbly or anything, just enough to be interesting and it works up quickly. I especially love it for baby blankets and I have made several baby blankets for friends with this stitch.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row.
  • Sizing in pattern is denoted as follows: Child, (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
  • Please note that the headband will stretch about 1.5 inches to fit snugly on the head. If desired, you can do the beginning row of Fhdc to desired length made to measure as long as you use a stitch count with multiples of 3.
SIZEChildteen/adult smalladult mediumadult large
circumference18 in19 in21 in22 in
width4 in4.5 in5 in5.5 in

This headband will have a slight curve. It is meant for the top to be slightly tighter to help the headband stay on. The final sl st row is what causes this. If you find that it makes the headband too tight and you prefer to wear it under your hair instead, you may want to leave that row out to loosen it.

I chose to use mattress stitch to seam. This is so seamless looking, and looks like it was crocheted in the round so much that, when I went to make my 2nd sample, I thought that’s what I had done in the first draft!

sedge stitch crochet headband pattern photo

Written Instructions

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

Row 1: Fhdc 63 (69, 75, 81) ch 1, turn. [63 (69, 75, 81) fhdc]

Row 2: {Sc, hdc, dc} first st, sk next 2 sts, *{sc, hdc, dc} next st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from* until last st, sc last st. [21 ( 23, 25, 27) sedge sts, 1 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *{sc, hdc, dc} first st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from* until last st, sc last st. [12 (14, 16, 18) sedge sts, 1 sc]

Rows 3-9 (11, 12, 13): Repeat Row 2.

Row 10 (12, 13, 14): Hdc each st across, turn.[63 (69, 75, 81) hdc]

Row 11 (13, 14, 15): Sc each st across, turn.[63 (69, 75, 81) sc]

Row 12 (14, 15, 16): Sl st each st across. [63 (69, 75, 81) sl st]

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing headband together. Use a mattress stitch to sew the ends together for the most seamless look.

More free headband patterns!

The Linen Stripe Headband is stretchy and cozy! Use up a few scraps for those stripes!

The Minimalist Headband has a cozy waffle stitch that works up fast in super bulky weight yarn.

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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!

simple crochet hoop earrings free pattern
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Etsy
LoveCrafts

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!

simple crochet hoop earrings free pattern

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Spring Posy Easy Crochet Earrings Pattern

Spring is coming! It has been a cold, snowy winter and, though I don’t want to give up my cozy hats and cowls, I am happy for the warmer weather and sunny skies of Spring. This is the time of year for lightweight crochet projects, and my favorites are crochet thread earrings! They work up so quickly with endless possibilities.

When Marie at Underground Crafter announced her annual International Crochet Month Blog Hop, I knew I wanted to highlight crochet thread earrings! This blog hop aims to highlight what each designer loves about crochet, from different stitches to project types. I opted for crochet earrings because I love to showcase crochet thread patterns in blog hops. They are viewed as difficult and I want to provide a free way for crocheters to try them out! It can be intimidating to work with such small hooks and thread, but I love sharing about it and teaching others how! I designed this pattern to be fairly easy. It is worked in four rounds with basic stitches: chains, sl st, dc, and hdc. Let’s get to it and use this cute and easy crochet earrings pattern to make posies.

All of the patterns from this event are permanently free crochet patterns on the designers’ blogs! So even though the event is past, you can still use all of these patterns free!

How To Join the 2025 International Crochet Month Blog Hop

  • Join in by crocheting the patterns as you have time.
  • Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #undergroundcrafter on all social media. 
  • If you’d like to chat with other crocheters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group.
  • By the end of the Blog Hop, you’ll have up to 31 awesome projects. 

Visit Underground Crafter to check out all the patterns that were included in this event!

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, any color, approx 20 yards
  • Size 1.65 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fish hook style earrings, 4 jump rings
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat

If you ARE new to crochet thread, you might be wondering, “Where do I even buy this stuff?” It is readily available; I have 4 different brands in my stash! The two that I recommend and use most often are Curio 10 from WeCrochet and Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread from Yarnspirations. Aunt Lydia’s is available online from Yarnspirations, or at craft stores like Michael’s. There are a whopping 56 colors available and this thread is very sturdy and easy to use. Curio 10 has a smaller color palette of 25 colors, but they are stunning! In my opinion the colors are more modern and the thread itself has more shine to it than the Aunt Lydia’s. I have my eye on the color Heliotrope as the next one I need to add to my stash!

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

dc = double crochet

sp = space

beg = beginning

MR = magic ring

( ) = complete these instructions in one stitch

* = indicates where to begin repeat from

ch-4 = a completed chain of 4

I publish my patterns here on the blog for anyone to use free to view! I learned crochet initially from my mom, but I really learned much more when I discovered crochet blogs. It’s so great to now provide that myself! This pattern does use beginner stitches, but crochet thread is delicate and having some experience is important. I offer a photo tutorial in my earring patterns, and this pattern also features a crochet chart! It was pretty fun to make the chart and I can see myself making more of them in the future. To make this easy crochet earrings pattern even simpler for yourself, consider buying the PDF from one of my pattern shops. It’s low cost and I’m sure you will make more than one pair!

Ravelry
Etsy
LoveCrafts

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: after round 2, your work should measure 15 mm across.

Notes

  • For the best look to achieve the open stitchwork of these earrings, you’ll need to stiffen them. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with ( )
  • Finished dimensions: 1 in diameter
  • Beginning chains count as stitches for the stitch counts.

Written Instructions

Make 2

Round 1: Make MR, 6 hdc into MR, sl st to join. (6 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc first st, (dc, ch 1, dc) each st around, sl st to beg ch-3 to join. (12 dc)

Round 3: Ch 4,*sl st next dc, sl st next dc, ch 4, repeat from *around. (12 sl st, 6 ch-4)

Round 4: *Ch 4, sl st next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk st, sl st next st, repeat from * around. (12 sl st, 12 ch-4)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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. Once dry, attach jump rings and fish hook style earring as pictured.

How did you like making these? Here are some of my other earring patterns:

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Quick Heart Patterns for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one week away, so we need QUICK patterns to make! These patterns are all fast makes that would make sweet little Valentine’s trinkets for your loved ones or additions to larger projects.

Some of these I think would even be pretty cute classroom Valentine gifts, if you have a smaller class. I’m pretty sure a few years ago my mom made little crochet hearts for my niece’s class for Valentine’s Day. I’ve searched around a bit for a little variety, but these are all small items you can definitely accomplish in about an hour or less.

Okay let’s see what I’ve found!

Tapestry Heart Square by Amelia Makes

This little square is so cute and can be many things! A tiny wall hanging, a coaster, or add border rounds to make a dishcloth. You could even make several squares to create a small bag.

Crochet Heart Home Decor Pattern by Amber Bliss This

Amber’s patterns are always great, and this one fits right in with her collection. The smallest size of this heart is a free pattern on her blog, and I think you could use it for so many things!

Heart Crochet Pattern by Nicole Chase

I’m not a big amigurumi person, but this is definitely a cute pattern for a plushie heart! You could make this into a cute keychain with a tassel, too.

Crochet Heart Stitch Ear Warmer by Left in Knots

This ear warmer pattern is so pretty! The puff stitches make little hearts and I bet they keep your ears nice and warm, too.

Crochet Heart Basket by Simply Melanie Jane

I think this little basket is SO adorable. I would make this with a strong cotton yarn and keep it out all year on my dresser. Oh, I also think this would be great to adapt to a chunky yarn or even a t-shirt yarn for a larger basket.

Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern by Made by Gootie

These keychains are sweet! I might be planning on checking through my craft supplies for some keychains tonight!

Valentine’s Heart Bag by Divine Debris

I love Amber’s tapestry crochet patterns. She is so talented and I’ve pattern tested for her a few times and always been impressed by her work. This little bag might take more than an hour but it’s so special I had to put it in this round-up anyway!

Embroidered Crochet Heart by Thoresby Cottage

GORGEOUS! This is such a smart idea to really elevate these little hearts! I’m not skilled in embroidery but I have some basic abilities. These would be a great little practice project!

Puff Flower Heart by Meladora’s Creations

I think this puff flower heart is so creative! This would be a lovely decor piece, even hanging it on the wall would be pretty!

For the Love Earrings by me!

For the Love Earrings

These are one of my favorite earring patterns I’ve ever designed! It’s pretty tricky to get just the right heart shape and I think these turned out with a good one. If you aren’t into thread crochet, you could make these with worsted yarn as a cute keychain or applique. If you want to try thread crochet earrings, these are one of my easiest earring patterns.

I hope you found a pattern or two in this round-up to make this week. Thanks for reading and show me what you made! You can tag me on Instagram or Facebook. Save this Pin on your Pinterest board to come back to whenever you need it!

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Fun in the Sun Earrings

I agonized over the naming of these earrings! I hope the name makes you think of sunny beach days, family barbeques, and summer road trips; basically some of the highlights of summer! I enjoyed making these suns so much, I ended up making several versions! This pattern has three different sun crochet earrings, but I kept them as one pattern as they have so many similarities.

Thanks for joining me for the March Maker Madness event! You can get this pattern free as part of this event on Friday, March 27th, 2026! Pam from Carroway Crochet is hosting this great event with tons of great seasonal patterns. Find the download button below! As part of this event, you can get a low cost bundle with all of the patterns in the blog event! This is a great way to add to your pattern stash, especially for spring patterns.

These are being released as part of the Summer Earring COLLECTION! The first pattern released in this collection was the Popsicle Earrings, which you can find right here. The Popsicle Earrings are the easiest to make in the collection, so if you are new to thread crochet earrings, start there! This collection was created with gorgeous crochet thread from WeCrochet, Curio size 10. I love the sheen their thread has and I think the color palette is superior in its modernity.

These solar dangles definitely look best when they are blocked. I use Aleene’s stiffening spray and that’s what I recommend. There are other options like regular fabric starch or a mixture of glue and water. Whatever gets them to hold their shape best for you!

As I typically do, I created the PDF for this pattern so you can download and use it easily on your device or print it out. Here are the links to my pattern shops! (Psssst, if you aren’t subscribed to my newsletter, you are missing out on the best discounts for my PDF patterns!)

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All right, enough jabbering, I know you’re here for the pattern, so let’s get to it!

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, colors as desired, approx 10 yards each set, samples are WeCrochet Curio size 10 Canary and Clementine
  • Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings per set, 2 12 mm hoops for variation Sunny Day
  • Jewelry pliers, or other small pliers
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat

Stitches (US terms)

  • ch = chain
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • tr = treble crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sk = skip
  • MR = magic ring
  • sc = single crochet
  • prev = prev
  • beg = beginning
  • Special Stitches:
  • picot = ch 3, sl st into 1st ch
  • inc = increase (2 hdc in same stitch)

Gauge

2 rows of single crochet with 13 sts = 1 inch square

Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look for these sun crochet earrings. As long as the stitches are small enough for the result to look nice, if it is a little bigger or smaller, there isn’t a “fit issue.”

Notes

  • Patterns worked in joined rounds, except Sunny Day which is partly continuous rounds as noted below.
  • For the best look, stiffen the earrings. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • Stitch counts are marked in { } at the end of each round.
  • Finished dimensions: Solar Flare: 2 in diameter, Sunshine and Sunny Day: 1.5 in diameter
  • The stitch multiple for the Sunny Day earring is 4 + 2. Use this multiple to use any size hoop.
  • If you have trouble getting the sl st into the first ch for the picot, try going into just one bar of the st. It won’t change the finished piece more than just a smidgen.

Written Instructions

Solar Flare (Make 2)

Round 1: MR, hdc 6 into ring, sl st to 1st hdc to join. {6 hdc}

Round 2: Ch 2, inc each st around, sl st to beg ch-2 to join. {12 hdc}

Round 3: Ch 3, dc 1st st, then (dc, ch 1, dc) each st around, sl st to beg ch-3 join. {23 dc}

Round 4: Sl st into sp between next 2 sts, then ch 5, tr in same space, then tr, ch 2, tr in each ch 1-sp around, sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 to join. {23 tr}

Round 5: (Ch 3, dc in ch-2 sp, picot, ch 3, sl st next 2 tr) repeat around, sl st to ch-3 to join. {12 picot}

Finish off and weave in ends.

If you are struggling at all with the pattern, reach out to me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts, or head over to my pattern shops for the PDF, which contains 2 pages of photo tutorial.

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Sunshine (Make 2)

Round 1: MR, hdc 6 into ring, sl st to 1st hdc to join. {6 hdc}

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc each st around, sl st to beg ch-2 to join. {12 hdc}

Round 3: Ch 5, tr prev st, ch 1, sk st *(tr, ch 2, tr) next st, ch 1, sk st, repeat from * around, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. {13 tr}

Round 4: (Ch 3, picot, ch 3, sl st next tr, sl st ch 1-sp, sl st next tr) repeat around, sl st to beg ch-3 to join. {7 picot}

Finish off and weave in ends.

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Sunny Day (Make 2) Continuous rounds, do not sl st to join, except last round.

Round 1: Sc 22 sts around 12 mm hoop. {22 sc}

Round 2: *Hdc, inc, repeat from * around. {33 hdc}

Round 3: *Ch 3, picot, ch 3, sk 2 sts, sl st next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join. {11 picot}

Finish off and weave in ends.

Blocking and Assembly

Pin earring to blocking mat. 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. Once dry, use the jewelry pliers to attach fish hook style earring to a stitch in 2nd to last round, in between one of the rays or through top of one of the rays.

Don’t forget to go check out the first pattern in this summer earrings collection. The Popsicle Earrings are so easy and you can really play around with the colors!

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First Tulips Bonnet

Bonnets are such a great accessory for those tricky toddlers who pull hats right off! I think they aren’t much more work than making a hat and I think I’ll have to design another bonnet this fall for my toddler. This design was inspired by happy spring tulips. I love those first spring bulbs that emerge year after year. This year I replanted so many bulbs from another flower bed in my yard and they all survived and bloomed beautifully!

Okay let’s make a bonnet! You’ll need some worsted yarn in three colors, with one of them preferably being green for the leaves. You could do any colors that you like for spring! One of my testers made a gorgeous one with dark and light green and it was lovely! It looks more neutral so if you tend towards a neutral palette you can still make it work!

I used a 5.5 mm hook, and I highly suggest you gauge swatch. If you tend to a looser crochet, you’ll need to size down. You need to have a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and scissors and a measuring tape. I hope you love making this pattern! Please don’t forget to share your work with me on Facebook or Instagram, I’d love to see it!

Here you can find the free version of the pattern. It has all the written information of the pattern. The PDF is available on ravelry, Etsy, and Lovecrafts and that includes a sizing chart and photo guide. I also put each size on its own 2 pages so you could just print the size you want instead of all 12 pages.

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: 100-150 yards color A, 50 yards color B, 50 yards color C (sample is Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch: A white, B yellow, C green)
  • crochet hook US size I (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

reverse sc= reverse single crochet (also called crab stitch)

hdc = half double crochet

inc = two stitches in the same stitch

dc v-st = double crochet, ch 1, double crochet in same stitch

puff = {4 double crochet cluster} (yo, insert hook in st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 14 stitches in 12 rows of hdc

Notes

  • For inc, use whatever stitch that row calls for, I’ve put it in bold in each row with increases.
  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row.
  • After fastening off in row 5 of the bonnet section, you will use sl sts to connect the half circle shaped rows to row 5. These sl sts are not to be worked into; they act as the ch 2 to start the new half circle shaped rows.
  • Each size has its own section in the pattern, find the size you want below!

Written Instructions

Size: Infant (0-6 months)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 6, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 4 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [4 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-28: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last, turn. [28 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 7, inc, sc next 3, inc, sc next 2, inc , sc next 3, inc, sc next 7 inc. [34 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, sk 2 sts, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 12 dc v st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, puff next ch-1 sp * ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 3, ch 1, dc last 3 sts, turn. [5 dc, 9 puff]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [34 sc] Fasten off, weave in ends.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 17th st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Hdc next 2, 3 hdc, hdc next 2, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [7 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: 2 hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [14 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: *Inc, hdc, hdc, repeat from * twice, then hdc, inc, hdc next 2, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [20 hdc, 2 sl sts]

Row 5: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [20 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: Hdc first 5, dc next 10, hdc last 5, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [10 hdc, 10 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 7-10: Repeat row 6

Row 11-15: Hdc first 3, dc next 14, hdc last 3, sl st next 2 sts, do not turn. [6 hdc, 14 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 16: Reverse sc each st across. [20 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired:

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Feeling stuck? This is an intermediate pattern. You might need the PDF! Get it here on ravelry!

Size: Baby (6-12 months)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 6, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 4 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [4 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-36: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last. [36 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 6, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 4, inc , sc next 7, inc, sc next 6, inc, turn. [42 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, dc v-st, sk st, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 12 dc v st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, ch 1, puff next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 4 sts, ch 1, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 12 puff]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [42 sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 21st st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc same st, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Inc, hdc, inc, hdc, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [8 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: Inc, hdc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [12 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: *Inc, hdc, hdc, repeat from *; **hdc, hdc, inc, repeat from **, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [16 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: Inc, hdc next 3, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc next 3, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [22 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 7: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [22 hdc, 2 sl st]

Rows 8-10: Hdc first 4, dc next 14, hdc last 4, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [8 hdc, 14 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 11-13: Repeat row 7

Row 14-18: Hdc first 3, dc next 16, hdc last 3, sl st next 2 sts. Do not turn. [6 hdc, 16 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 19: Reverse sc each st across. [22 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired:

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Toddler (1-4 yrs)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 6, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, sc BLO each st across, turn. [1 sc, 4 sc BLO]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [4 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-40: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last, turn. [40 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 3, inc, sc next 3, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc. [48 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, dc v-st, sk st, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 14 dc v st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, ch 1, puff next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 4 sts, ch 1, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 14 puff, 28 ch]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [48 sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 24th st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Inc, hdc, inc, hdc, inc 2, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [8 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: 2 hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [16 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: Inc, hdc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, inc, hdc, hdc, inc, hdc, hdc, hdc, inc, sl st next 2 sts of neckband, turn. [22 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: *Inc, hdc, hdc repeat from * until last, inc last st, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 7: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 8: Repeat row 7. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 9: Hdc first 9, dc next 10, hdc last 9, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [18 hdc, 10 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 10-14: Repeat row 9. [18 hdc, 10 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 15-17: Repeat row 7. [28 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 18-21: Hdc first 3, dc next 22, hdc last 3, sl st next 2 sts, do not turn. [6 hdc, 22 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 22: Reverse sc each st across. [28 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired:

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Size: Child (4-10 yrs)

Neckband

Row 1: Ch 8, sc 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn. [7 sc]

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

Row 3: Ch 1, sc BLO until last, sc, turn. [6 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Rows 4-44: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Turn to the side.

Bonnet Tulip Section

Row 1: Sc the end of 1st row, 1 sc end of each row to last, turn. [44 sc]

Row 2: Do not chain, inc, *sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 4, inc, sc next 5, inc, sc next 7, inc, sc next 7, inc. [51 sc]

Change to color B

Row 3: Ch 2, dc next 2, sk st, *dc v-st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until last 5 sts, dc v-st, sk st, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 15 dc v-st]

Change to color C

Row 4: Ch 2, dc next 2, ch 1, puff next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, puff next ch-1 sp, repeat from * until last 4 sts, ch 1, dc next 2, dc last st, turn. [5 dc, 15 puff]

Change to color A

Row 5: Sc first 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, *sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, repeat from * until last puff, sc in ch-1 sp, sc last 3 sts, turn. [51 sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bonnet Top

Attach yarn in 25th st of prev row. In this portion of pattern, all the sl sts are going into Row 5 above. The 2 sl sts at the end of each row act as the ch 2 to start the row, and you will not work into these.

Row 1: Ch 3, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [3 ch, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Hdc, 3 hdc, hdc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [5 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 3: Hdc next 2, 3 hdc, hdc next 2, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [7 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 4: 2 hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [14 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 5: *Inc, hdc, hdc, repeat from *, inc, repeat from * 2 times, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [20 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 6: *Inc, hdc, repeat from * 2 times hdc, inc, hdc, inc, inc, hdc, inc, hdc, **hdc, inc, repeat from ** 2 times, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [30 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 7: *Inc, hdc next 4, inc, hdc next 5, inc, hdc next 6, hdc next 5, inc, hdc next 4, inc, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 8: Hdc each st across, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 9: Repeat row 8 [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 10: Hdc first 10, dc next 16, hdc last 10, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [16 dc, 20 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 11-15: Repeat row 10 [20 hdc, 16 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 16-18: Repeat row 8 [36 hdc, 2 sl st]

Row 19-24: Hdc first 5, dc next 30, hdc last 5, sl st next 2 sts, turn. [12 hdc, 24 dc, 2 sl st]

Row 25: Reverse sc each st across. [36 reverse sc]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tie (make 2 all sizes)

With color B or C as desired

Ch 35, sl st 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. [34 sl st]

Attach with 2 sl sts to bottom corner of neckband, one tie on each corner. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thank you so much!

I hope you loved this pattern! Please share it with me on social media! And reach out to me there if you have any trouble with the pattern as well, I’m happy to help!

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For the Love Earrings

Whew! Last day of the “love” month and here I am, publishing my new heart earrings pattern. I’m fine with it! They are cute any time of year and I think you’ll love making them. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and go with what you got. I don’t want to just set the pattern aside and save it for next year.

I wanted to design these to look similar to a paper doily valentine. It was fun to create the delicate border around the simple heart. I made two pairs in traditional colors, but they would also be fun in all sorts of color combos. This is a great beginner earring pattern if you aren’t familiar with thread crochet. The simple stitches are familiar and the shape is easy to make. If you get stuck with the written pattern, head to get the PDF in one of my pattern shops.

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The PDF has a full photo tutorial to go with the written instructions. You are also welcome to come find me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts, where I am available as I obsessively oooh and ahh over other crochet stuff several times a day! Shoot me a question there if you need help with the pattern!

OKAY MY DAHHHLINGS LET’S MAKE SOME EARRINGS! (can you tell we are into the wee hours of the night as I deliriously write this?)

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread in 2 colors as desired, approx 10 yards each, samples are Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread size 10 color A: Burgundy, color B: Cream
  • Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings or 2 flat stud earring
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat
  • If using flat stud earrings: quick bond glue (cyanoacrylate) like Krazy Glue/Super Glue/Gorilla Glue OR E600 jewelry glue

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

dc = double crochet

beg = beginning

prev = previous

sk = skip

Notes

  • Pattern is worked in one piece for each earring. (2 pieces total)
  • For the best look, stiffen the earrings. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • Stitch counts are marked in { } at the end of each row/round.
  • Finished dimensions: 1 1/4 inch diameter

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 double crochet in 5 rows with 11 sts to equal a 1 inch square.

Written Instructions

Make 2) with color A:

Row 1: Ch 2, sc 2nd st from hook, ch 1, turn. {1 sc}

Row 2: 3 sc, ch 1, turn. {3 sc}

Row 3: 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn. {5 sc}

Row 4: 2 sc, sc next 3, 2 sc, ch 1, turn. {7 sc}

Row 5: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. {7 sc}

Row 6: Sk 1st st, 4 dc next st, sk next st, sl st, ch 1, sk next st, 4 dc next st, sl st last st of row. {8 dc, 2 sl st}

Struggling? Ask for help on Instagram or get the PDF on ravelry!

Round 1: Sc 11 evenly around the bottom of the heart, placing a ch 1 at the bottom point of the heart, change to color B as you finish with sl st in the 1st dc at the top of the heart. {11 sc, 1 ch, 1 sl st} (This round only goes around the bottom of the heart, not the top part.)

Round 2: Ch 3, sl st next st, ch 3, sl st next st, ch 3, sl st next 3 sts, (ch 3, sl st next st) repeat ( ) around, finishing with sl st in last sl st from prev round. Fasten off and weave in ends. {20 ch-3, 22 sl st}

Pin heart to blocking mat. 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. Once dry, glue to the stud earring finding, or attach fish hook style earring to top of heart, through one of the lace parts. I prefer to attach the fish hook style such that each heart mirrors each other as below.

Ok! I hope you enjoy these little pretties! They are such fun and would be awesome in any color! I’m thinking ahead to some pastel colors for Spring and Easter! Oh I have a light purple thread that would be lovely……..

Share with me! I’d love to see your earrings! Tag me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts

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The Blustery Beanie

I’m over the moon to share my new crochet pattern! Getting back into designing crochet patterns has been a long road this past year. I designed a few things just for family and friends, but I only just got the extra pep in my step to leap back into publishing designs! I truly love doing this and I hope the coming months bring many more designs to you.

My current favorite yarn is the Lion Brand Hue + Me. I just love the color palette and the coziness of this yarn! I let it inspire me into this bulky weight beanie, perfect for blustery days. This pattern uses large, textured stitches that are fun to make and work up quickly. The texture provides enough interest to make this hat with a single color like mine, but using multiple colors can give you more vibrant look. I wrote the pattern for sizes baby to adult so I could match my mini-me, and you can too! The texture of this hat is a tiny bit feminine, but I think it could work in a solid dark color for a more masculine look, too, so you could do a whole family set with this pattern! I hope you’ll share with me over on ole Instagram if you make one!

I am putting this one up in my shops. Currently it’s available on ravelry and Etsy. The stitches are mildy tricky, my testers rated this pattern intermediate. So if you need extra help, consider the PDF. It has photo tutorial pages for the stitches that will help you!

Supplies

  • 125-150 yards bulky (CYC 5) yarn, samples: Lion Brand Yarn Hue +Me OR for multiple colors: color A: 75-100 yds, color B: 25-50 yds, color C: 25-50 yds
  • crochet hook US size L (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
  • pom and button to make it removable (optional)

Stitches (US terms)

ch = chain stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

sk = skip

esc = extended single crochet

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

MR = magic ring

sp = space

Special Stitches

beg CL = beginning cluster: ch 3, yo, insert hook in same stitch as ch-3, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook

CL = double crochet 3 stitches together in same stitch

puff = puff stitch: yo, insert hook in next ch-1 space, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in same stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook, sc in previous stitch

If you think you may need help with these stitches, consider purchasing the PDF of this pattern. It has 2 pages of photo tutorials to help you with the special stitches. It’s available here on ravelry or here on Etsy!

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 6 rows of pattern repeat below x 10 esc sts/ 5 CL sts/ 5 puff sts

Row 1: ch 17, esc 2nd st from hook and each across, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: Beg CL, *ch 1, sk st, CL next st, repeat from * across dc in last st, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: puff first 2 sts, repeat puff to end of row ch 1, turn.

repeat rows 1, 2, and 3 respectively

Notes

  • Finished hat circumference: baby 15 inches, toddler 16 inches, child 18.5 inches, teen 20 inches, medium 21 inches, large 22 inches
  • Sizes are marked with parentheses (baby {toddler, child} ) and stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in brackets [baby {toddler, child} ].
  • Pattern is worked in the round, except for the band which is worked in rows attached.
  • Alternative to MR : ch 4, sl st to 1st ch, work round 1 as written in pattern.

Written Instructions

Baby, Toddler, Child

Hat Body

Round 1: MR, sc 4 into MR, sl st to first sc to join, ch 1. [4sc]

Round 2: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [8 esc]

Round 3: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [16 esc]

Round 4: 2 esc first st, esc next st then * 2 esc next st, esc next st repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [ 24 esc]

Round 5: 2 esc first st, esc next 3 sts then * 2 esc next st, esc next 3 sts, repeat from *, sl st to first esc to join. [30 esc]

BABY SKIP TO ROUND 7

Round 6: Ch 1, 2 esc first st, esc next 4 sts, *2 esc next st, esc next 4 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [36 esc]

Round 7: Beg CL, ch 1, *sk next st, CL next st, ch 1, repeat from * around, sl st to top of beg CL, ch 1. [1 beg CL, 15 {18, 18} CL, 15 {18, 18} ch-1]

Round 8: Puff each st around, sl st to top of first puff to join. [15 {18, 18} puff]

Round 9: Ch 1, esc each st around. [30 {36, 36} esc]

Round 10: Repeat round 7

Round 11: Repeat round 8

Round 12: CHILD ONLY Repeat round 9 (baby/toddler skip to brim)

Hat Brim:

Row 1: Ch 5, turn. Sc 2nd st from hook and each st, then sl st in the next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [4 sc, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Sk the sl sts, then sl st BLO each sc, turn, ch 1. [4 sl st BLO]

Row 3: Sc BLO in 4 sts, sl st in the next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [4 sc BLO, 2 sl st]

Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively until return to first row. Flip hat inside out and sl st the last row to the first row. Fasten off. Weave in ends. If desired, use ends at MR to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Teen/adult small {adult med, adult lg}

Hat Body

Round 1: MR, sc 6 into MR, sl st to first sc to join, ch 1. [6 sc]

Round 2: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [12 esc]

Round 3: 2 esc each st around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [24 esc]

Round 4: 2 esc first st, esc next st then *2 esc next st, esc next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join, ch 1. [ 36 esc]

Round 5: 2 esc first st, esc next 5 sts then * 2 esc next st, esc next 5 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [42 esc]

Round 6: Ch 1, 2 esc first st, esc next 6 sts, * 2 esc next st, esc next 6 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [48 esc]

Teen/adult small and medium skip to round 8

Round 7: Ch 1, 2 esc first st, esc next 7 sts, * 2 esc next st, esc next 7 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first esc to join. [54 esc]

Round 8: Beg CL, ch 1, *sk next st, CL next st, ch 1, repeat from * around, sl st to top of beg CL, ch 1. [1 beg CL, 24 {24, 27} CL, 24 {24, 27} ch-1]

Round 9: Puff each st around, sl st to top of first puff to join. [24 {24, 27} puff]

Round 10: Ch 1, esc each st around. [48 {48, 54} esc]

Round 11: Repeat round 8

Round 12: Repeat round 9

Round 13: Repeat round 10

Round 14: LG ONLY Repeat round 10

Hat Brim:

Row 1: Ch 7 {9, 11}, turn. Sc 2nd st from hook and each st, then sl st next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [6 {8, 10} sc, 2 sl st]

Row 2: Sk the sl sts, then sl st BLO each sc, turn, ch 1. [6 {8, 10} sl st BLO]

Row 3: Sc BLO in 6 {8, 10} sts, sl st next 2 sts of the last row of the hat body. Turn. [6 {8, 10} BLO, 2 sl st]

Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively until return to first row. Flip hat inside out and sl st the last row to the first row. Fasten off. Weave in ends. If desired, use ends at MR to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Using multiple colors?

Start with color A, change to color B for each CL row and change to color C for each puff row, then change back to color A for esc rows and hat brim.

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