This is a pattern for a gingko leaf that I made when I was just learning to crochet. I have been using it for my avatar on Ravelry.com and I have gotten some inquiries about it, so I decided to write it up for you all.

Any yarn and hook will do. I did mine in cotton craft thread (the exact size was not indicated on the package, but it is a medium thread maybe about size 10) with a B hook, and it came out close to life size.

your choice

not an issue

slst = slip stitch
dc = double crochet

When the pattern says ch 3 and turn, the ch 3 counts as your first dc.

The last dc of each row is worked into the top ch of the ch 3.

In parenthesis ( ) at the end of each row in the pattern, is written the total number of stitches for that row.

ch 23

1. 5dc in the 3rd ch from hook (6dc) ch3, turn
2. 2dc in each dc (12dc) ch 3, turn
3. 2dc in the next 6dc- leave the remaining stitches unworked (12dc) ch3, turn
4. 2dc in the next dc, dc in the next 10dc, 2dc in the last dc (14dc) ch3, turn
5. 2dc in the next dc, dc in the next 12dc, 2dc in the last dc (16dc) fasten off.

attach yarn with a slst in first of the remaining stitches you previously left unworked in row 3

6. Ch 3, 2dc in each dc (12dc) ch3, turn
7. 2dc in each dc (24dc) ch3, turn
8. dc in each dc (24dc) fasten off and weave in ends.

Okay! Here goes the pattern for my slip stitch hat. I use slip stitch in the round, in the front loop only for the bulk of the hat. It is not as quick as some other stitches, but I love the fabric it produces - smooth, solid and lightweight. Another result of this stitch is that it curls up on itself, creating the rolled brim, therefore you need to create a bit more length to make up for the curl.

less than 220 yards, 201.2 meters, worsted weight yarn - I used Knitpicks bare peruvian highland wool that I dyed with plants

If you are adventurous, you can adapt this for a different sized yarn, my only guideline would be that you use a hook that is larger than what you would normally use for your yarn.

K hook - 6.5mm
H hook - 5mm

stitch marker, or piece of yarn of a contrasting color, or whatever you want to use to keep track of rounds

any size your heart desires!

not really an issue but mine worked up to be 20 sl st flo per 4" , 10cm, and 20 rounds per 4", 10 cm in the portion worked with the H hook.

I suggest loosening up your gauge when using slip stitch because the tight stitches are difficult to get the hook into. Also, might I suggest using a hook with a pointy head if you have one.

stitches:

slip stitch - sl st - Insert hook into indicated stitch. Yarn-over and draw up a loop through both the stitch and the
loop on your hook. Slip stitch is complete

magic ring - http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/

slip stitch front loop only sl st flo - make a slip stitch through the front loop only of the next stitch

slip stitch increase - sl st inc - make a slip stitch in the back loop of the next stitch and then a slip stitch in the front loop of that same stitch

This pattern is done in continuous rounds with no joining. Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn in a contrasting color to keep track of your rounds.

with worsted weight yarn and a K hook

Start with a magic ring
1 - make 5 sc in magic ring - 5sc
2 - make 1 sl st inc in each sc - 10 sl st
3 - make 1 sl st inc in each sl st - 20 sl st
4 - make 1 sl st flo in each sl st - 20 sl st
alternate rounds 3 and 4 until you have a disk that is pretty flat (it is okay if it is a little ruffly) and large enough to cover the diameter of your head. I did two more increase rounds ending up with 80 stitches around.

change to H hook and continue round 4 until hat is desired height.

I added five stripes of blue for interest. Two rounds blue, two rounds grey ... it seemed to make the slip stitching go faster :0)

I added a chain stitch flower at the top to make it more girly, otherwise this could be a good men's hat, too.

I suggest steam blocking your hat to make it look and feel it's best.

My first written pattern. I wanted something "springy" for an exchange I am in.

Lily Sugar n Cream 4 ply cotton Lavender Ice (or colors of your choice)

Size H crochet hook

Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Up to individual

Not importnat to over all project

Teatime in Spring

Placemat –

Ch 40
Row 1 – DC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across (38 DC) Ch 4 (counts as DC & ch 1 throughout) Turn
Row 2- DC in 2nd DC, ch 1, *skip DC, DC in next DC, ch 1*, repeat from * to *, DC in last DC. Ch 3, turn
Row 3- DC in first ch 1 sp, *ch 1, sk DC, DC in next ch 1 sp*. Repeat * to * across to last sp & DC. DC in last ch sp and top of ch 3 (this was the ch 4 from row 1) Chain 4 turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 for pattern ending with row 2 for as wide as you want your placemat.

Last row, DC in each DC & ch space across.

Finish off. Weave in ends

Centerpiece-

Centerpiece is made the same as the placemat. I made the following changes to mine. I made it a few rows wider than the placemats. At the end of the last row, I did a border of DC all the way around (3 DC in corners) and then another row of *sc, sk dc, 3dc in next dc, sk dc, sc* around with 3 Dc in each corner.

Coaster-

Start with magic circle.

Row 1-Ch 4, (counts as DC +ch 1) DC, ch 1 in circle 13 times. End with ch 1, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4. (14 DC, 14 sp) Ch 4 TURN
Row 2- *DC in next DC, Ch 1, DC in ch 1 sp,* Repeat around join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4– 28 DC Ch 3 TURN
Row 3 – DC in each dc & ch sp around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (56 DC)

Finish off weave in ends.

Napkin rings-

Ch 18
Row 1- DC in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 4 Turn

Row 2- DC in 2nd DC *ch 1, sk DC, DC in next DC* across to end. Ch 3 Turn

Row 3. DC in 2nd DC and each DC & ch sp across. At end of row, bring the opposite end over and join the 2 ends with slip stitch over all 3 rows to form a ring. (or use the stitch of your choice)

(c)2009 Carol Williams

Here is pattern for a leave or a flower petal

yarn and 2,5 mm hook

as big as you want

N/A

Here is full video and pattern

http://www.craftmastery.com/free-crochet-patterns/crochet-pattern-of-the...

Spiraling Granny Square.

Yarn - any, appropriate sized hook for chosen yarn. Sample was created with Patons Classic Merino & 4.5mm hook.

Varies based on yarn & hook size chosen.

NA

This motif begins with a four-color spiral.
Colors A, B, C, D (each color is used, in turn, on each round)

Magic Circle (adjustable) loop.
Make a large loop by putting the yarn tail behind the working yarn (the yarn coming from the skein). Insert hook into loop from front, YO & draw the working yarn through the loop, make a sl st.

This motif begins with a four-color spiral.
Colors A, B, C, D (each color is used, in turn, on each round)

Begin with color A and a Magic Circle (adjustable) loop.

Rnd 1: * [1ch, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc] in ring, remove hook, joining colors B, C, & D in ring in
turn, repeat from *.

Rnd 2: Continuing with color A, * [2dc in next sc, 1 dc in next hdc, 2dc in nex dc, 1 dc
in next dc], repeat from * with colors B, C & D.

Rnd 3: Continuing with color A, * [ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, sk 1dc, 2dc in each next 2 dc,
sk 1dc, 1dc], repeat from * with colors B, C, & D.

Rnd 4: Continuing with color A, *{in ch2 sp (2dc, ch2, 2dc), [sk 1dc, ch1, 2dc in next
dc] x 3}, repeat from * with colors B, C, & D.

Rnd 5: Continuing with color A, * {ch1, in ch2 sp (3dc, ch2, 3dc), sk 2dc, ch1, 2dc in
ch1 sp, sk 2dc, ch1, hdc & sc in ch1 sp, sk 2 dc, ch 1, sc & slst in ch1 sp} repeat from * with colors B, C, & D.

End off. Weave in ends, or save to use for sewing motifs together.

The beauty of this pattern is that is made for showcasing those beautiful multicoloured yarns we all love .Quite possibly the easiest pattern you'll ever do. Great fun.

You decide what yarn you will use and the size of the hook
.This is what I used;
3 x 50g skeins of jawoll colour
3.5mm crochet hook

This all depends on the yarn you decide to use

Not needed,

all stitches are uk crochet

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-simple-shawl-pattern.html

Pretty flower in a bulky yarn something I normally don't use for flowers but makes a nice sized super quick flower.

Super chunky/ Bulky (USA)/ 16ply
I used Rowan Little Big Wool (very small amount used, left over from another project)

6.5mm (10 1/2 / K) hook

Medium to large sized flower depending on yarn used

Gauge will depend on the materials you use, its a quick simple flower so experiment

st – Stitch
sts – Stitches
dc (UK)/ sc (USA) – Double Crochet (UK)/ Single Crochet (USA)
ch – Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
rnd - Round

http://nezumiworld.blogspot.com/2009/03/blue-flower.html

This is my first attempt at writing out a pattern, and it's something I created myself. these easy "armies" can be made in 30-40 min per pair. It's kind of a wrist warmer thingy that are all the rage right now.

Hook- 5.5mm, size I-9
Red Heart Super saver yarn in multi color. ( I used color 0932 Zebra ART. E300)
I didn't measure amount but it's not that much, I made 2 pairs from one skein and still have a ton left.

Varies if you want it longer add more rows.

doesn't really matter

ch=chain
st= stitch
slp st = slip stitch
hdc= half- double crochet
dbl= double crochet

Ok Here we go!

Chain 20 (or to fit your arm size, measure chain around your arm about 4-5 in. from your wrist)

Row 1: Slp st into first ch to form a circle, careful not to twist, ch 1 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in each ch (19 sts) slp st into ch 1.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts first dbl) Dbl in each hdc around, slp st into top of ch 2.

Row 3-8: Repeat rows 1 and 2 alternately ending with a Dbl crochet row.

Row 9: (thumb hole rows) Ch 1 Hdc in each st around, (19 st), ch 2, turn.

Row 10: Dbl in each st around, ch 1, turn

Row 11: Hdc in each st around, slp st into ch 1 to join.

Row 12-13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, slp st into ch 1. Finish off, weave in ends.

Easy to crochet pattern, requires basic crochet skills.

Lion Brand Pound of Love – White
Bernat Worsted – Kelly Green
Size US-F/3.75 mm Crochet Hook
Pink Embroidery Floss
Polyester Fiberfill
9mm Safety Eyes
Blunt darning needle
Optional St Patty Hat
Aleene’e Tacky Glue

5"

No Gauge Required

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds.
• Yarns listed is what I used – size may vary with other yarns.

Head:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail; position safety eyes and stuff firmly. Sew opening closed.

Optional Hat:
I purchased a St Patty Glitter hat. You can purchase this hat from Michaels Arts and Crafts or Joanns Crafts. You can use the optional hat or crochet a green bow for the ear.

If you use the hat, apply a small amount of glue around rim (just on the part that will be on the head and will not show). Place hat on head and allow to dry. Make sure the glue is completely dried before you sew the ears. Once the hat is glued, attach the ears just below the hat.

If you use the bow, sew ears and attach bow to one ear.

Ears: (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: Sc around = 10 sc
Fasten off, leave a long tail. Do not stuff. Fold in half.

Body:
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Join Green Yarn –
Rnd 6-7: Sc in each sc around
Join White Yarn –
Rnd 8-9: Sc in each sc around
Join Green Yarn -
Rnd 10-11: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 10 sc
Fasten off; stuff firmly. Weave in and sew opening closed.

Arms: (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in ea sc around = 10 sc
Rnd 3: Sc around
Join Green Yarn -
Rnd 4-9: Sc around
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff arms.

Legs: (Make 2)
With Green Yarn -
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in ea sc around = 10 sc
Rnd 3-6: Sc around
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff feet. Sew on body.

To Assemble:
1. Attach head to body.
2. Attach arms.
3. Attach legs.
4. With pink embroidery floss, sew nose.
5. Optional Embellishment: St Patty Hat
OR
6. Sew bow on ear.

Nani is the second kitten in our pin-up kitten series, and there is no place she'd rather be than hula dancing by the sea!

White: 95 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Pink: 12 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Green: 24 yd size 3 crochet thread
Red: 12 yd 3/sport-weight yarn
Black: 3 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Light Pink: 24 yd embroidery floss
Dark Pink: 24 yd embroidery floss
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

About 7.5" tall.

Not needed.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Nani.pdf