Small Inner Flower

Cook size 3mm. Cotton yarn.

Ch 8 and form a ring with 1 sl st into first ch. 

ROUND 1: 16 dc into the ring.

ROUND 2: ch 4 (= 1 dc + ch 1), *1dc, ch 1 *, repeat from *-* all the way round and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round = 16 dc with 1 ch between each.

ROUND 3: ch 3, Into next 1ch space work 2dc, dc into dc of the previous round, ch3, dc into dc of the previous round, into next 1ch space work 2dc, dc into dc of the previous round, repeat till you have 8 clusters with 4dc. Sl st into 3^rd chain from beg of round. Fasten off.

ROUND 4: attach a new color into any 3ch space. Chain 3+3dc+3ch+4dc into first 3ch space. In remaining seven 3ch spaces work 4dc+3ch+4dc. Sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round.

ROUND 5: sl st until you reach 3 ch space. Chain 3+3dc+3ch+4dc into first 3ch space. Into space between two petals work 4dc. In next 3ch spaces work 4dc+3ch+4dc. Repeat. Fasten off.

Yarn painting

Have you ever painted with yarns? Have you already tried tapestry crochet technique?

Basically you crochet with two or more colors of yarn traveling the other color always along "inside" the stitches. Tapestry crochet allows you to create a piece of crochet that plays with color changes and flat patterns.

For some great tutorials and inspirations visit:

LittleWoollie 

MyPoppet 

Lebenslustuger

#DelicatelyYours pattern

Hooked in natural cotton this charming crocheted blanket calls for homely comfort and bring warmth to any room!

Envelope yourself in an oh-so cozy blanket!

It is available in my Etsy shop!

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New pattern soon to be released....

Christmas Medallions Pattern

I love Christmas trees, Christmas lights and Christmas ornaments more than any other part of any other holiday.

My ornament collection keeps growing every year! I am so excited to add these sweet crocheted medallions to my Christmas ball and vintage snowflake granny.

Elegant in spirit, these pretty little medallions look wonderful on my tree and also on spare winter branch.

Pretty ornaments made with your own two hands seem to me to embody the very spirit of Christmas!

It will only take 10 minutes of your day. What do you say?

1st Round: start with a magic ring and work (1dc, ch1) 12 times inside the ring; (12dc and ch1-spaces)

2nd Round:  in every ch1-space work dc3tog [Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times, ch3,  fasten off (12 dc3tog and 12 ch3-spaces)

3rd Round (new color): in every ch3-space work 4dc, fasten off (48dc)

I made a hook by crocheting 12 chains.

Chevron blanket / part II

Zig-zags of dark and light grey together with the white run through this classic ripple afghan. It is  going to look stylish in modern home. I crocheted it with 3mm hook and used 700gr of cotton yarn. Measures 80x120cm. 

I loved crocheting this pattern, it’s relatively simple, rhythmic and soothing. The written pattern is available HERE, and for the graphic pattern see the photo bellow.

Snowflake granny pattern

Snowflake granny is perfect holiday projects. Crochet yourself a garland to string over the mantle; embellish your holiday gifts with a snowflake granny; use them as Christmas tree ornaments; really, there are so many uses for them! Did I mention they only take about 20 minutes to make?

With white yarn Ch 6, sl st to the first ch to make a ring.

ROUND 1

Ch 5, count as tr+2ch, *1tr, 2ch* 7 times, sl st to 3^rd chain of beginning chain 5, in total 8tr

ROUND 2

Sl st inti the first ch2 space. Ch3+3tr cluster into the same ch2 space, ch5, *4tr cluster into the next ch2 space, ch5. Repeat * 7 times. Sl st into the top of the first 3tr cluster. Fasten off.

ROUND 3

Join red color into top of any tr cluster, ch 1, doesn’t count as a stitch.  *1dc into the same space, ch2, 1tr into the tr of the first round, ch2, repeat *7 times. Sl st into the ch1 of the beginning of the round.

ROUND 4

Sl st into the ch2 space. 1dc into the same space, ch 3, dc into the next ch2 space, ch3 around, in total 16 dc and 16 ch3 spaces.

ROUND 5

Sl st into the ch3 space. Ch 3, count as tr, work another tr, ch 2 and 2tr, all in the same space. You made a corner. *Ch 2, dc in next 3ch space, ch3, dc in next ch3 space, ch 3, dc in next ch3 space,ch 2, 2tr+2ch+2tr in next ch3 space. Follow this* scheme round.

If you want your square to have a diamond shape rather than square one, block it by stretching two diagonal corners. 

Pattern and photo tutorial for Christmas ball is HERE!

CHRISTMAS BALL

My big crochet Christmas project this year is red and white Christmas tree.

GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES…

Red and white cotton yarn

3.0 mm crochet hook

darning needle

scissors

ABBREVIATIONS (US terms)

ch – chain

slst – slip stitch

hdc – half double crochet

I worked this pattern in rounds, using two separate half circles to cover the ball. The two pieces are then slip stitched together.

ROUND 1

Ch4. Sl st into the first chain to form a ring. Ch 2, work 9 hdc into the ring (10 stitches in total). Join with a sl st to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 2

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). Hdc 2 times into each stitch (20 stitches total). Join with a sl st to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 3

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). *Hdc 2 times in the next stitch and hdc once into the next stitch. Repeat from * around (30 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 4

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). Hdc once into every stitch (30 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 5

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). *Hdc in the next two stitches and 2hdc once into the next stitch. Repeat from * around (40 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2nd chain.

ROUND 6-8

Ch 2 (counts as stitch). Hdc once into every stitch (40 stitches total). Join with a slst to the 2n chain.

Repeat rounds 1-8 for the second half of the ornament.

ASSEMBLY

Place the crochet half circles on the ball and pull it down as far as it will go. Line your joining seams for both halves to make your ornament look best..Sl st into the (back) loops of every stitch around the ornament.

Decorate your Christmas tree!

Chevron Blanket

Chevron patterns should be on every crocheters to do list. They create amazing design patterns and look great for all kinds of projects.

There's something captivating and thrilling about the way the ripple effect makes the colors hop and jump. 

For this blanket I used this pattern:

Foundation Row: Chain a multiple of 14 stitches + 2 stitches (I crocheted 182+2) and used crochet hook of 3mm.

Row 1:  2 dcs in 3rd ch from hook, *dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc3tog 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 dcs in next st 2 times*; repeat from * to * across, ending with 3 dcs in last ch.

Row 2:  Ch 2. Turn.  2 dcs in first dc, * dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc3tog 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 dcs in next st 2 times *; repeat from * to * across, ending with 3 dcs in turning ch. Repeat row 2 until blanket is to desired length.

Halloween mandala - free pattern

1st Round: start with a magic ring (or ch 5 and sl st into the first chain to make a ring). Work 15dc inside the ring, sl st

2nd Round: work 2dc in each dc of previous round, sl st

3rd Round: work 2dc, 1dc alternately, (total 45dc)

4th Round: work 4ch, skip 2st, sc in third dc, repeat (total 15 ch4 spaces)

5th Round: in every ch4-space work 5hdc,

6th Round: sl st to the center of 5hdc group (in third hdc), work 5ch and sc in the center of the next 5hdc group

7th Round: in every ch5-space work 7hdc,

8th Round sl st to the center of 7hdc group (in fifth hdc), work 6ch and sc in the center of the next 7hdc group

9th Round in every ch6-space work 9hdc, sl st. Finish off.

10th Round (yellow): work 5ch, skip 3st, sc in fourth hdc (total 34 ch5 spaces)

11th Round (new color): work (2ch, 7hdc, 2ch) in every ch5-space. Finish off, and weave in all the loose ends.

#ColorKeeper pillow

A wonderful crocheted pillow case, both to make, have or give, made with fresh looking colors. My #ColorKeeper pillow pattern & step-by-step tutorial is finally available. 

The pattern is very detailed. It has 18 pages, more than 40 photos, detailed instructions on how to make flower square, how to join the squares and how to make a back with envelope opening. The pattern is written using U.S. crochet terms, and it's available only in English.

If you like the pillow case, the pattern is available HERE. If you have any questions or difficulties with the pattern, please don't hesitate to contact me.

#ShareInspiration #Mandalas

Here are some October projects for you. Inspiring mandalas:

Red Agape

Amazing Mandy shares her passion for living a happy and creative life with you. Great pattern!  

Anabelia has a different perspective. Fantastic color mix. I love it!

And here is a mandala from lovely blog Vinksallaan. I love it! Pattern for this one find on my blog post.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Nice is Nice – Basic Collection - PDF pattern

Sometimes the most confusing part of instructions is knowing where to put your hook for each stitch. That is why I included over 40 photos in this tutorial. Don’t miss the chance to get near-instant gratification by expressing your creativity. Make beautiful items with this THREE DIMENSIONAL flower square. Pattern is available at my Etsy store.

Sneak PEEK

Pillow or blanket....

What would you make?
Follow this step by step PATTERN and learn how to make this granny square!

Pop Up Basic Square – BASIC PDF pattern

I am working hard on finishing pattern for baby blanket made out of POP UP Basic Square motive. Meanwhile, if you lack patience, use this one to make some!

PDF pattern contains:

Detailed tutorial on how to make double crochet together and popcorn stitch

Detailed tutorial on how to start and finish each round

 Over 30 photos

Written pattern

What would you make?

Follow this step by step PATTERN with photo tutorial and learn how to crochet this granny square. Add dimension to your crochet projects!

Pop Up Basic Square 1 – BASIC PDF pattern collection

Have you wondered:

- how to make a popcorn stitch?

- where, exactly, the hook needs to go in the next row?

Follow this step by step pattern with photo tutorial, from start to finish from my Basic Collection.  

Clearly written instructions, user friendly format, stitch count.

Level: ambitious beginners and all the others...

PDF pattern contains:

-          Detailed tutorial on how to make double crochet together and popcorn stitch

-          Detailed tutorial on how to start and finish each round

-          Over  30 photos

-          Written pattern

20 pages

Have fun! Let me know !