Let me just relay a few warnings before attempting this pattern. Firstly, I'm the only person who has made it; I've made it twice, so if you find any errors, I apologize for it in advance. You're welcome to leave me comments if you find any errors (or if you just feel like leaving me some ;-o ).
This pattern is fairly crude and sort of awkward, but once you start with it, you get the point and can go off on your own, I'm sure. If you have any questions, please ask, but I can't guarantee a helpful answer. Okay, now that my disclaimer is complete, here goes nothing:

Size 10 Thread
Size 5 / 1.7mm Steel Crochet Hook

3" long
1 7/8" at widest part

n/a

Notes: ch 3 counts as first dc throughout
dec = decrease

Row 1: ch 4, 1 dc in first chain, turn
Row 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc, turn
Row 3: ch 3, dc in same st, 1dc in ea next 2 dc, 2 dc in
last dc, turn
Row 4: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc,
1 dc in ea next 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn
Row 5: ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in ea next 3 dc, 2 dc in next
dc, 1 dc in ea next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn
Row 6: ch 3, dc in ea dc across (12dc)
Row 7: ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (1 dc in next
2 dc, 2 dc in next dc), repeat until end; only 1 dc in
last dc, turn
Row 8: ch 2 (first hdc), hdc in same dc, hdc in next 2 dc,
2 hdc in next dc, 1 hdc in ea next 7 dc, 2 hdc in next
dc, 1 hdc in next 2 dc, 2 hdc in last dc, turn
Row 9: ch 3, dc in next hdc, dec over next 6 hdc (2 sts at a
time), 2 dc in next hdc, dec over next 8 dc (2 sts at
a time), 1 dc in ea last 2 hdc, turn
Row 10: ch 3, dc in next dc, (dec over next 2 dc, dc in next
dc) across, 1 dc in last 3 dc, turn
Row 11: ch 1, sc in ea dc across, turn
Row 12: ch 1, sk first sc, sc in each sc across, sl st in
last sc, turn
Row 13 - 15: Repeat Row 12; but at the end of Row 15,
continue around edges to make it smooth, sl st
to first sc.
Finish off.
Starch as needed.

These little guys are pretty versatile. Use as a key chain, fridge magnet, car dangler, car freshener, cat toy, person toy, etc! I made these as a gift for a friend who loves strawberries.

I used "TLC Amore" yarn in red velvet (medium weight?)
medium worsted yarn in green
4.0mm/US G6 hook
beads for eyes (optional)
black thread (optional)
sewing or tapestry needle (optional)
tiny amount black wool(optional)
polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice - smelly stuff, catnip, beans, natural fibers etc.

about 5cm / 2" without stalk, about 6cm/ 2.5" with stalk straight up

gauge not important

The body is worked in continuous rounds, so place a marker in the first stitch of each row throughout.

Body (in Red):

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in ring (6)

Rnd 2: *2 sc in next sc* throughout (12)

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* throughout (18)

Rnd 4-6: 1 sc in each st around (18)

Rnd 7: *sc 2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc* throughout (13)

Rnd 8: sc in each st around (13)

You may want to start stuffing here.

Rnd 9: same as Rnd 7, continue to do this until you have only 6 sc left, ending with the last sc 2 tog stitch (so once you sc 2 tog and there is 6 stitches left total).

Continue stuffing.

Next Rnd: work 1 sc, sc 2 tog, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Make sure you have desired amount of stuffing, flatten edges of remaining stitches at the top and sew together. Weave in end.

Leaves and stalk (green)

Ch 4, sl st in 2nd 3rd and 4th ch from hook.

Rnd 1: In same 4th ch, work 6 sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 2: *Ch 3, sc in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next sc of 6-sc ring* around, making six leaves, join with sl st to beginning leaf. Fasten off with long tail for sewing onto body.

Stick your crochet hook through the middle ring and pull the stalk through if you would like it to be right side facing up (strawberries in picture are).

Finishing:

Sew eyes onto body (can be beads like my berries shown or knots in wool etc) , create mouth with either thread or yarn.

Sew leaves and stalk onto the top of the strawberry, varying angles will create different personalities 

And you’re done! You can attach a keychain, ribbon, magnet, string, anything.

One of my friends even suggested filling it with smelly stuff instead of polyester and using it as a car air freshener!

Hello! This is my first posted pattern to this site!

I had originally designed these to be earrings, but they turned out a liiiiittle to big for my taste (but can certainly still be worn as earrings)!

Instead, these little guys have solved my problem of how to decorate my 4 foot basement-suite-sized Christmas tree this winter!

"Normal" sized snowflakes always looked WAY too big for a small tree, so these are awesome for anyone with mini trees in the house!!!

small amount of white cotton crochet thread (way less than a ball)
1.6mm/US6 steel hook, or 1.25mm/US8 if you can swing it
scissors

*OPTIONAL*
fabric stiffener
piece of cardboard (not the thin kind)
piece of wax paper
protractor
ruler
pen
pins (lots)
makeup sponge
bowl
glitter if you want

approximately 5 cm / 2 inches small

gauge is too tiny to note - they're all supposed to be different anyway! have fun with it!!

normal shorthand used

Ch 4 loosely, sl st in 1st ch to join

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in ch 4 loop, sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 7, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sc in next sc, *ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sc in next sc* around, join with a sl st to 2nd ch of ch 7.

Rnd 3: Ch 6, slip stitch in 2nd and 3rd chain from hook, ch 4, slip st in slip st made just before you chained 4, ch 3, sl st in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, then slip st in 2 ch of the original 6 chains made at the beginning of this round (should still be one chain stitch left). This makes one of those three pointed end things.
Next, ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, then dc in next sc.
Next, (making a three pointed thing again) *ch 5, slip stitch in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, ch 4, slip st in slip st made just before you chained 4, ch 3, sl st in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook and in remaining 2 chs of the ch 5, sl st in dc last made.
This makes another three pointed thing, now and throughout. It is the same as the first one made, only with a ch-5 base instead of ch-6!
Next, ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ending with a sl st to 2nd ch of starting ch 6 intstead of dc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

OPTIONAL STIFFENING INSTRUCTIONS

If you want your snowflakes symmetrical at all times, you may want to stiffen them, the ones in the picture are stiffened so that is what they will look like more or less. I will post pictures of what this looks like if it is too confusing!!

Step 1: For this, you will want to take your piece of cardboard and draw one line lengthwise down the centre.
Step 2: Use the protractor and mark at 60 and 120 degrees on each side. Join the marks and you have your six points! You can make as many on the cardboard as you have room.
Step 3: put wax paper over cardboard and pin snowflakes to the cardboard along the lines. This may take some practice; experiment with tension and number of pins. Stretching it out and using many pins will make the snowflake look delicate and very even. Loose pinning with only a few pins will make the
snowflake smaller and more varied...
Step 4: pour some fabric stiffener (I use water soluble) into a bowl and dab it on with the make up sponge.
Step 5: (optional) sprinkle some glitter over while it's still wet - let sit to dry!!

you can save glitter by folding the wax paper after and pouring excess back into the container :)

Need to freshen up your cushion cover? Well here is a lovely chunky cabled cushion cover.
The finer finishes are up to you, tassles could be added to the corners, or a nice fringe to surround the entire cushion. It does take a bit of yarn, but this gives the cover a bit more thickness and durability.

Materials used.
2 strands of 8 ply yarn held together approx 400 gm’s.
(US Bulky Chunky, 1 strand used, approx 200 gm’s)
Size 6.00 mm hook (US J/10)

Easy, Chunky Cabled Cushion Cover Pattern
Fits standard cushion, approx 14 inch by 14 inch
Cushion cover will stretch if needed.

N/A

Special stitches used.
FPDC
Instructions: yo, insert hook behind post of stitch (from front to back), yo, pull through, bring up even with last stitch completed, yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through rem 2 lps to complete stitch
BPDC
Instructions: yo, insert hook behind post of stitch (from back to front), yo, pull through, bring up even with last stitch completed, yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through rem 2 lps to complete stitch

Cable 6
Skip the next 3 st’s, fpdc in the 4th st, fpdc in the 5th st, fpdc in the 6th st, fpdc in the first st skipped, fpdc in the 2nd st skipped, fpdc in the 3rd st skipped (6 fpdc)

Note: The end ch 2 turning ch, is always counted as the first st of the next row
Make 2:

Beginning bottom front edge, ch 47
1. Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2 and turn (46 sc)
Begin pattern stitch

2. Work 1 fpdc in next sc (see note:), work 1 bpdc in the next 4 sc, *work 1 fpdc in the next 4 sc, work 1 bpdc in the next 6 sc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 sc, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 sc, work 1 fpdc in the next sc, work 1 dc in the last sc, ch 2 and turn (see note:) (46 st’s)

3. Work 1 bpdc in the next st, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, *work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st’s, work cable 6 in the next 6 st’s*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 bpdc in the next st, work 1 dc in top of ch 2, ch 2 and turn

4. Work 1 fpdc in next st, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st, *work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 bpdc in the next 6 st’s*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 fpdc in the next st, work 1 dc in the last st, ch 2 and turn

5. Work 1 bpdc in the next st, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, *work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 fpdc in the next 6 st’s*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 bpdc in the next st, work 1 dc in top of ch 2, ch 2 and turn

6. Work 1 fpdc in next st, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st, *work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 bpdc in the next 6 st’s*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 1 fpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 bpdc in the next 4 st’s, work 1 fpdc in the next st, work 1 dc in the last st, ch 2 and turn

Repeat from rows 3 to 6 for length required, finishing with a row of sc, sew or crochet pieces together, leaving an opening to insert cushion.

I crocheted a basic reusable cloth to use with a certain trademarked floor sweeper meant to be used with name-brand disposable cloths. I improvised, but there are free crochet patterns for that (Tonya Hume's Swiffer Cover, Tiff Crochets Swiffer Cardi, and Gherkin's Bucket Crochet Biffer Shrug, for starters). I used the basic cloth, and it worked fine, but I found myself wanting a loopy, dust mop type of cloth to do things like clean the ceiling fan blades, so I crocheted this one - made flat in one piece, with pockets at the side to slip over the head of the sweeper.

Yarn: about 80 - 100 yards/75 - 90 metres of worsted weight/10-ply/Medium/4 "kitchen cotton" such as Lily Sugar & Cream, Pisgah Peaches & Creme, Lion Brand Lion Cotton, Kitchen Cotton, Cotton-Ease, Nature's Choice Organic Cotton, or Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton, Dyed Cotton, Pakucho Organic Cotton, or any other worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn of your choice. You could also use wool - it does attract dust nicely!
Crochet hook: I/9/5.5mm or size to get gauge
Knitting needle: US13/9mm/UK00 [OPTIONAL] - to make loops over (can use finger, pen, dowel, etc.) For the SMALLER size, one knitting needle is enough. For the LARGER size, two knitting needles make bigger loops.

SMALLER (older models) 3"/7.5cm wide, 9.5"/19cm long, LARGER (newer models) 4.5"/11.5cm wide, 10"/25.5cm long. Will fit on a Swiffer (tm) sweeper - but the sizes can vary, so check the measurements of the sweeper you are using and adjust pattern as needed to fit.

Gauge/Tension: in sc, 16 sts/16 rows = 4"/10cm. In loop stitch, 16 sts/10 rows = 4"/10cm

I used Chloe Nightingale's Loop Stitch Tutorial (right here on Crochet me!) Working it over an object feels a little awkward at first; I like it because the loops turn out nice and even.

The hook size will seem large for the yarn, but the loop stitch can get very tight, making it harder to crochet and resulting in a firmer fabric than necessary.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet [AUS/NZ/UK: replace with dc = double crochet]
st = stitch
lp st = loop stitch

Instructions for sizes given as SMALLER(LARGER)

To make evenly sized loops, I worked the loops over a double-pointed knitting needle. I work the entire row and then slide the knitting needle out of the loops.

Begin with first flap:
ch 13 (20)
1) sc 12 (19)
2) ch 1, sc 12 (19)
repeat row 2 until piece measures 2"/5cm long (7 rows)
[for LARGER size, you may want to make the flaps a little longer]

turning row:
sc 12 (19) in front loops only

looped surface:
1) lp st 12 (19)
2) sc 12 (19)
repeat rows 1 and 2 until loop st section measures 9.5"/19cm(10"/25.5cm) long.

turning row:
sc 12 (19) in front loops only

second flap:
1) ch 1, sc 12 (19)
repeat until second flap measures 2"/5cm long. Fasten off.
[for LARGER size, you may want to make the flaps a little longer]

Assemble: Fold flaps to back (smooth side) and sew the sides down, leaving top of flap open. Weave in all ends. I don't think this needs blocking, but if that would make you happy, wash with mild soap and wet-block to size.

This pattern may be used by individuals to make and sell finished items (for example, at craft fairs, on Etsy, as charity fundraiser items). Please give credit where credit is due.

Little pots made from recycled plastic bags. Useful for storing the change from your pockets, buttons, paperclips etc. or if made in a material like twisted paper can be used for seedling plant pots.
You can also use other materials to make these pots and bowls like cotton twine, raffia, jute, torn fabric pieces, twisted paper experiment and see what you create :)
Try adding a decorate stitch to the top like spike stitch, picots, shell stitch or crab stitch

1-3 (depends on size and type of bag) plastic bag/ s cut into 2.5cm/ 1inch pieces
8mm/ L hook

Size depends on materials used and hook

Gauge will depend on the materials you use, again experiment.

You will need to prepare bags in advance.

Easy useful pattern to get rid of any unwanted plastic bags making fun little pots

http://www.nezumiworld.com/crochet_097.htm

Little bowls made from recycled plastic bags. Useful for storing the change from your pockets, buttons, paperclips etc. or if made in a material like twisted paper can be used for seedling plant pots.
You can also use other materials to make these pots and bowls like cotton twine, raffia, jute, torn fabric pieces, twisted paper experiment and see what you create :)

1-3 (depends on size and type of bag) plastic bag/ s cut into 2.5cm/ 1inch pieces
8mm/ L hook

Size depends on materials used and hook

Gauge will depend on the materials you use, again experiment.

You will need to prepare bags in advance.

Easy useful pattern to get rid of any unwanted plastic bags making fun little bowls

http://nezumiworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/recycled-plastic-bag-crochet-pat...

In my bid to try and recycle things. I have been using alternatives to yarn. I have lots of the ribbon used to create bows around parcels, I'm not even sure what is called but florist use it to adorn bunches of flowers .They come in glorious range of colour.They are also waterproof and heatproof.
Using carrer bags is a great way of reducing waste. First you have to prepare the bags into a ball of plasticyarn. For instructions on how to do this,check out u tube .Once you have done that it's so simple , working with plastic is fun.

5mm crochet hook,
2og will make three coasters, a roll of ribbon will make alot.
Plastic bags
Scissors

The beauty of this pattern is that you decide how large you want it to be ,large placemat size, coaster size its up to you.

As with most of my patterns I free myself from the mantra always make a tension swatch.
Live a little its a coaster.

A simple pattern that just uses double crochet. A good pattern to introduce working in the round.

A simple pattern that just uses double crochet. A good pattern to introduce working in the round. Ever since I attended the crochet coral reef workshop in london, it highlighted how we are all contributing to the problem of plastic suffocating our world .Its my way to try and help the environment.

For patterns details
http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/06/free-crochet-coaster-patterns.htm...

I needed some new facecloths and sat down to search for a pattern. All I came across were 'sampler stitch' type patterns and although functional, they didn't quite float my boat. So I set out to create my own. What I came up with is a simple pattern that can be worked up in an afternoon.

Worsted Weight Cotton:
Color A: small amount
Color B: small amount
Color C: 1 ball Sugar ’n Cream, 2.5 oz.
Crochet Hook size H / 5.0mm
Yarn Needle

I used Summer Twist for Color A, Taupe Twist for Color B and Soft Ecru for Color C.

11 1/4" x 11 1/4"

Not critical.

With Color A, ch 4, join to first ch to form loop.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in loop. Join to first sc.

Rnd 2: Pull up 1" loop, yo, insert hook in same sc as join and pull up a loop 3 times, yo and pull through all loops on hook, (beg Puff st made), ch 3; * yo, pull up loop 4 times in next sc, ch 3 (Puff st made); repeat from * around ending with sl st in first puff st to join. Finish off, weave in ends.

Rnd 3: with Color B, join with sl st in any ch-3 loop, ch 1, 3 sc in same loop; *in next loop make 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc; in next loop make 3 sc; repeat from * around ending with 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in last loop; join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in ea st to corner; in corner make 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc; repeat from * around ending with sl st to first sc. Finish off, weave in ends.

You will now be working in rows.

Row 1: Join Color C in any corner ch-2 space with sl st. Ch 1, sc in same sp; *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to corner; sc, ch 1, sc in corner; repeat from * to opposite corner ending with sc in last ch-2 sp. Turn.

Row 2: Sc in first sc and in next ch-1 sp; *ch 1, sc in next sc to corner; sc, ch 1, sc in corner; repeat from * to opposite corner ending with sc in last ch-1 sp and last sc. Turn.

Rows 3-27: Repeat rows 1 and 2.

You will now be working in rounds.

Rnd 28: Repeat row 1, do not turn. Make sc, ch 1, sc in last st; working along side edge and into end of rows, ch 1, sc evenly across to corner of square; in corner make sc, ch 1, sc; working along side edge and into end of rows, ch 1, sc evenly across ending with sc, ch 1 and join to first sc. Do not turn.

Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in ea sc and ch-1 sp across with sc, ch 1, sc in ea corner. Join to first sc. Finish off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!

Mini's Crochet Palace
Mini's Muckin' Around Again

Wanted to come up with a hanging kawaii amigurumi for the car. This is what resulted.

Mint Tara Yarn
Autumn Boulce
G hook

6 inches tall

Not important to this pattern

Work in Spiral do not join unless noted

Mint Ice cream scoop

Ch 2
6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2sc in each stitch around (12sc)
1 sc in first stitch , 2 sc in next stitch, around (18sc)
1 sc in first 2 stitches, 2sc in next stitch (24sc)
1 sc in each stitch around working in Back loops only (24sc)
1 sc in each stitch around (repeat 5 times)

Attach safety eyes and stitch on mouth
Stuff as you close up the top Add some lavender buds

1 dec over first two stitches, 1 sc in next stitch around
1sc in each stitch around (16sc)
Dec around (8 dec)
Dec around (4 dec) finish off leaving a tail to sew the top closed.

Cone

Attach yarn to open back loop with a sl st. Ch 1
1 sc in each stitch around join to first sc ch1
1 dec sc over first 2 stitches, 1 sc around join to first dec sc ch 1
1 sc in each stitch around join to first sc ch 1 (16 sc)
1 dec sc over first 2 stitches, 1 sc around join to first dec sc , ch 1
1 sc in each stitch around, join to first sc ch 1 (10sc)
Stuff cone
Dec sc around Join to first dec sc
Sc around (3 times) do not join
Stuff cone tight add some lavender buds
Dec aorund to the end finish off sew in ends

Hang

Now take some extra yarn or ribbon attach to top of the ice cream and hang in your car for a nice kawaii smelling car deodorizer