Easy crochet craftshow favorite headband

Hi my name is Malinda and thank you for stopping by to see my newest design! I'm a crochet fanatic so I love creating. What makes this a unique design is the simplicity of my design . I simply used a combination of stitches. I used a single crochet and a triple crochet to make a unique texture. 

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Pattern notes

1. My newest stitch creation thats the brownee stitch https://youtu.be/KpWBEYnn0s4

Simply do alternating stitches of single crochet and triple crochet.

2. Be sure when starting the round of the brownee stitch you ch1 in the beginning and ch3 if starting off with a triple crochet.

3. I simply left round 1 unattached because you will be slst together and then ch2 and working on the other side then continue by doing a double crochet.

4. If you rather not add a flower you dont have to but it is a cute touch if I may say so .

You can change the color and hook size if you need to.

Approximately 180 to 200 yards is needed for this headband.

I didn't take time to figure exactly but here is a video on how I figured out yardage for a pattern .

https://youtu.be/l7i-ao24VVo

Keep in mind that hook size and yarn weight makes a difference.

2 different hooks used in this pattern and that 6.5mm and 5mm

Red heart yarn soft amethyst 

Maybe a yard in light purple

Yarn needle 

Tape measure

According to craft yarn council my go to for all my measurements. It states for a woman's head circumference is 21 to 23 inches or 53 to 58 cm .

Abbreviation

Rd. Round 

Ch. Chain

Slst. Slip stitch

Sc. Single crochet

Tr. Triple crochet

Dc. Double crochet

St. Stitch

With hook 6.5mm

Amethyst

Ch70

Rd. 1. In 2nd ch sc then in next tr. * sc , tr , * repeat *to* until end of rd (68)

Attach both ends by slst and ch2 after 

Now working on other side.

Rd 2. Dc in each (68dc)

Rd. 3. Ch1. *Sc , tr , * repeat *to* (68) 

Rd. 4. Ch2. Dc2tog, dc2tog ,  dc.  in each (66dc)

Rd 5. Ch3. *tr ,  sc *,  repeat *to* (66)

Slst weave in ends

Flower 🌼

Using 5mm hook 

Light purple

Ch2

Rd. 1. 5sc in 2nd ch (5sc)

Slst set aside

Amethyst

Ch2

Rd 1. 7sc in 2nd ch (7sc)

Rd 2.  Ch1 (sc dc dc ch2 dc dc sc.) all in same st slst in next st then all in the next st (sc dc dc  ch2 dc dc sc )slst in next st then next st (sc dc dc ch2 dc dc sc ) slst in next then next st (sc dc dc ch2dc dc sc ) you should have 4 petals 

Slst and set aside

Ch 2

Rd 1. 6sc in 2nd ch (6sc)

Rd. 2. 2sc in each (12sc)

Rd. 3. Sc , 2sc. (24sc)

Rd 4. Ch1. ( sc dc dc ch2 dc dc sc ) in same st. Slst next * ( sc dc dc ch2 dc dc sc ) same st slst next * repeat 4 more times 

Slst leave tail long enough to sew in each layer and into headband .

When sewing each layer just sew to secure it not every single spot.

Liberty 🗽

 Give me life or give me Liberty!!!

Lol 😆 😆 Im having too much fun!! This hat which is called "Liberty" is unique and one of a kind . Can be made simply using red heart super saver weight 4 yarn in colors Red White and of course Blue just like the flag 🇺🇸. Approximately 190 yards of each color .

I used a 5mm hook 

You could easily use white felt and cut stars 🌟 out and use a little fabric glue to secure them on. I didn't only because I have a hard time cutting out a perfect star.

YouTube video on this pattern

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Materials

Red heart super saver weight 4 in red

Red heart super saver weight 4 in white

Red heart super saver weight 4 in blue

Hook 5mm

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stitch markers 

Abbreviations

Dc. Double crochet

Rd. Round

Slst slip stitch

Shell stitch. Consist of a cluster of 5 double crochets in 1 stitch

Sc. Single crochet

Sts. Stitches

Sk. Skip

Pattern notes. 

1. PLEASE CH2 IN EACH ROUND

2. ALSO SLST TO TOP OF CHAIN 2 IN END OF EACH ROUND

3. WHEN CHANGING COLORS EITH CUT BUT LEAVE A LITTLE TAIL TO SEW IN OR CUT AND WHILE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR STITCHES SEW IN AS STITCHING 

SEE VIDEO TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING 

https://youtu.be/CnTWR5gqHB0

For bun area in above picture

With blue

Ch25

Slst together

Rd. 1. Ch2 sk2 sts all in same st 5dc ,  * sk2sts , dc in next st , sk2sts , 5dc in next * repeat * to* until end of rd slst to top of ch2

Rd 2. Ch2. And in same st 2sc then sk2sts 5dc in next * sk2sts , dc in next , sk2sts , 5dc in next * repeat *to* last st 2dc slst top of ch2

Rd 3. Ch2. Dc , dc , dc , dc , 2dc , * dc , dc , dc , dc , 2dc * repeat*to*

Rd 4. Ch2. Sk2sts dc , sk2sts , 5dc in next * sk2sts , dc in next , sk2sts , 5dc * repeat *to* 

Rd 5. Ch2. Dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , 2dc * dc , dc , dc , dc , dc, 2dc * repeat *to* 

Rd 6. Attach white using loop from blue and do a ch2 then 2dc in same st as ch2 sk2sts dc in next st sk2sts 5dc in next *sk2sts dc in next sk2sts 5dc in next * repeat *to* last 2 sts 2dc 

Rd 7. Dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , 2dc * dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , 2dc * repeat *to* till end of rd

Rd. 8. Ch2 sk2sts , dc , sk2sts , 5dc in next * sk2sts , dc , sk2sts , 5dc * repeat * to* until end of rd 

Rd 9. Using loop attach red ch2*  dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , dc , 2dc * repeat

Rd 10. Ch2 and 2dc in same st sk2sts , dc , sk2sts 5dc * sk2sts , dc , sk2sts , 5dc * repeat last st 2dc

Rd 11. *Dc2tog , dc , dc , dc , dc , dc * 3times dc in remaining

Rd 12 ch2 sk2sts , dc , sk2sts , 5dc * sk2sts , dc , sk2sts , 5dc in next * repeat * to* 

Rd 13. Attach blue pull up blue while ch1 and sc in each st 

Slst weave in ends

🌼 flower

Ch120

In 2nd ch and remaining 4dc in each ch

Slst leave tail to sew in both the flower and the hat

Shape into a 🌹 rose

See video on how to do a rose

https://youtu.be/OSjGZ4Jbitg

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Crochet wildflowers 💐

Crochet wildflowers!! 🌼 💐 

The picture above was one made for memorial day hat which that is on  another post here on my blog!!

Here is a video tutorial if needed on how to make these beautiful flowers 

https://youtu.be/JEr_QAuJ__Q. 

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What 👩 woman doesn't want flowers !!

In this written post I will show you an easy flower to make within 30 minutes or less. 

All you need is time patience a cup of ☕ coffee 🎶 music and yarn!!

Red heart super saver pale yellow (any)

Red heart super saver gold 

Red heart super saver yellow

Approximately 20 yards each 

Finished product can vary in size from an 1 1/2 in to 3 in depending on what size hook used for this illustration I used a 5mm 

the outer color even in the sunlight shows up orange go figure

Ch2 

With pale yellow

Rd 1. 7sc in 2nd ch from hook (7sc)

Rd 2. 2sc. (14sc)

Attach yellow with slst

Rd. 3.  Sc. 2sc. (21sc)

Attach gold 

Slst

Rd. 4. Sc hdc dc hdc sc all in same st then sk2 sts. Repeat 

Slst and tail to sew in 

Thats it EASY PEASY !! 

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healthcare bear 🐻

During this journey of the corona virus I wanted to share a cute tribute to all the caretakers and healthcare warriors out there!! I myself take care of an elderly woman . So needless to say this is also a tribute to myself lol hehe 😆

Now for the pattern notes on this care 🐻 bear 

1 Each round is continuous so no ch2 so be sure to use your stitch pins you will be working from the bottom up starting at the foot.

2. I crocheted the eyes if you prefer using safty eyes thats up to you.

3. Use whatever yarn you want . I used red heart super solids chocolate .weight 4 approximately 275 yards for the 🐻 bear itself otherwise I used scraps of the others.the jacket I used white 

4.  once you on round 6 you will do 2 decreases

5. Yes round 7 is correct you still need a total of 8 be sure to do 3 decreases back to back so it forms the ankle part of the bears foot

6 when attaching the 2nd leg be sure to only do sc in the 1st 18 sts pick up white to do the last 2 sts 

Materials used in the pattern

Red heart super saver chocolate 275 yards weight 4

Red heart super saver white 5 yards

Red heart super saver black 3 yards

White

C2 

rd 1  3sc in 2nd ch from hook (3sc)

rd 2   2sc   (6sc)

Chocolate brown

rd 3  sc  2sc   (12sc)

rd  4   sc  sc  2sc  (16sc)

rd  5  sc   (16sc)

rd  6   sc2tog  sc , sc ,  sc    ( 12sc)

rd  7   Sc2tog sc2tog sc2tog sc sc sc sc sc   (8sc)

rd  8 to 13   sc  (8sc)

Leave 1st one undone when you get the 2nd foot and leg done next you are going to attach the 2nd leg

Attach and sc next sc around both legs (look at notes) (20sc)

Before you continue lightly stuff both legs

White

starting the tommy area

rd  14  1st 4 sts are sc in white then change to brown 2sc , sc , 2sc ,  sc , 2sc 2sc , 2sc , 2sc , 2sc , 2sc sc , 2sc , sc , 2sc (27sc)

rd  15   1st 6 sts are white next in brown in next 17 sts 2sc in each (40sc)

rd 16 to 18    sc in each   be sure to do 1st  6 sts in white

rd  19   6 sts in white then brown sc sc sc sc sc sc sc2tog repeat 4 times

rd  20   White 6 sts sc sc sc sc sc2tog repeat 4 time sc in last 3 sts

rd  21   Sc in each

rd  22   Sc sc sc sc2tog 6 times

rd   23   Sc in each 

rd  24    Sc sc sc2tog 5 times then sc sc 

rd   25    Sc in each

rd   26   Sc sc2tog 6 times 

Slst leave tail to sew on head

Take some scrap white and on paws slst to make it look like toes

Head 

Ch2

rd  1    6sc  in 2nd ch from hook  (6sc)

rd  2    2sc  in each   (12sc)

rd  3    sc   2sc    (18sc)

rd  4    sc  sc   2sc   (24sc)

rd  5    sc  sc   sc  2sc   (30sc) 

rd  6 to 8   sc    (30sc)

rd  7   Dec sc sc sc xs 5.    (20sc)

rd   8   sc    (20sc)

rd    9     Dec sc sc xs 5.        (15sc)

rd  10 and 11   sc    (15sc)

rd  12   Sc2tog till closed

Mouth area

ch2 

with white

row 1    7sc in 2nd ch from hook

row 2    sc ,  sc ,  sc ,  2sc ,  sc , sc ,   sc  (8sc)

row  3   Sc 2sc repeat  (12sc)

row 4   Sc    (12sc)

midway in sew on to head slightly fill with fiber fill then finish sewing on 

Nose 

black 

Ch2

rd 1  5sc in 2nd ch from hook (5sc)

slst sew in on mouth area then hand sew in and sew in with black yarn a lip for mouth 

Ears

brown

Ch2

rd 1  5sc in 2nd ch from hook (5sc)

rd 2   2sc in each st  (10sc)

slst and sew in top of head on each side

. 

Arms

Ch2

brown 

rd  1  3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (3sc)

rd 2   2sc in each  st  (6sc)

rd 3   sc  2sc   (9sc)

rd  4  sc in each  (9sc)

rd  5  sc  sc  2sc  (12sc)

rd  6  to 8  sc in each (12sc)

rd  9   Sc2tog sc sc.  3 times. (9sc)

Stuff lightly and attach

Take white add to paw make it look like toes 

Ch1 turn each row

Jacket

15 sts equals 1 yard 

Ch 39

With white

1. Sc in 2nd st and in the rest (38sc)

2 to 4 repeat row 1 (38sc)

5 *sc2tog sc sc sc sc sc * repeat 6 times

6. Sc in each (32sc)

7 and 8 sc in each (32sc)

9 sc in 1st 4 sts then ch10. Skip 5 sts attach to the next st sc in the next 11 sts ch10 attach and sc in last 4 sts.

10. Sc in 1st 5 sts sc2tog , sc2tog , sc2tog , sc in the next 4 sts sc2tog sc in next 4 sts sc2tog sc2tog sc2tog , sc in the last sts 

11 and  12 sc in each st

Continue 3sc in 1st st sc in remaining sts be sure to create collar you sc in flo  last st 3sc now continue going around the sides and bottom with a sc working in both loops  in corners do 2sc slst at beginning sts a weave in end. 

Arms of jacket 2 of them

1. Attach white and sc in each stbaround arm hole 

2 to 4. Sc in each slst weave in ends 

Pockets 

Ch6

White

1. Sc in 2nd ch and in remaining (5sc)

2 to 4 sc in each (5sc)

Going around sides an bottom only sc in each 2sc in corners slst leave tail to sew in

waterproof diaper cover

What fun!!! Hey guys!!! In this pattern we will learn how to make an ordinary crochet diaper cover and make it waterproof!!

Just simply add a piece of 100% quilting fabric !

 

Pattern for diaper cover

Materials needed for this project

Any yarn 

I used bernat blanket brights in navy blue 

in weight #6 

Hook 5mm

Yarn needle 

Scissors

You will also need 

Wool thread

Sewing needle

Piece of fabric 100% cotton solids or pattern

Abbreviations

Hdc. Half double crochet

Slst.  Slip stitch

Hdc2tog. Half double crochet decrease

Ch. Chain

Sts. Stitches

With blue

Ch 48

Row1.  Hdc starting in 2nd ch and throughout 

Row 2. Hdc. 

Row. 3. Slst in 1st 9 sts ch2 then hdc in the next 28 sts leave rest undone 

Row 4. Hdc. 

Row 5. Hdc2tog , hdc in remaining except last 2 sts hdc2tog 

Row 6. Hdc2tog , hdc in remaining last 2 sts hdc2tog 

Row 7. Hdc 

Row 8 to 20 hdc

Slst weave in ends

Next measure piece of fabric using the diaper cover as an outline do not add fabric all the way. See picture for example

Once cut to size I used the wool thread and needle and hand sewed along the edge to help secure fabric to the crochet diaper cover 

Just add buttons I found these buttons at walmart they are recyclable buttons which I thought was pretty neat . 

Monster chapstick keychain holder

Monster chapstick holder is a really fun quick pattern to do. You just need creativity and yarn!

With this project you will need is scrap yarn of any color of your choosing .  I used basic mainstay gold . I later used other bright colors. Some glue and felt .

Materials

10 yards of any weight 4 yarn 

Super adhesive fabric glue 

Felt in black and in white

Wiggle eyes

Velco or a button 1/4 in or 1/2in in size

Wool thread (optional)

Abbreviations

Sc. Single crochet.   Rd. Round

Slst. Slip stitch.         Flo. Front loop only

Sts.  Stitches 

There is no ch1 in each round .continuous rounds

Ch2

In gold

Rd. 1.    4sc in 2nd ch (4sc)

Rd. 2.     2sc.       (8sc)

Rd. 3.      Sc.  2sc.   In flo.   (9sc)

Rd.  4.      Sc.  In both. Loops (9sc)

Rd.   5 to 11.  Sc.  (9sc)

Do not break

Sc in next 3 sts 

Row 2 turn sc in each (3sc)

Row 3 to. 12.     Sc.  (3sc)

Slst weave in ends

Wiggle eyes

Use glue and felt and place a mouth with a tooth 

Next I bought Velcro from wish Im sure you can get some at walmart or any craft store . This Velcro had a sticky side so I just added a little more glue to secure it in place.

Here you can easily hand sew with wool thread a button instead just add a loop so you can shut the top and secure it.

Attach the yarn with a slip stitch then attach the ring with 2 single crochet then slip stitch leave a little tail to sew in 

I hope you had fun just like I did please leave comments below on how it went.

Now attach your keys or your purse or change purse