This was one of the first designs I made. So the description probably could be better. First I made the outfit and then wrote what I remembered. Well, not the best way to design if you want to publish. My daughter is usually my inspiration. Almost everything I make I make for her. I hope that you will enjoy rocheting this top as much as i enjoyed designing it. And I hope that your little one will enjoy wearing it as much as my daughter during coming hot summer days.

Clea Crochet Thread (100% mercerized cotton) #10 threads (1094 yds/1000 m per skein):
1 skein # 1430
Size 8/1.50 mm crochet hook

Size 6 girls

Due to variety of the stitches it is almost impossible to obtain the gauge.

Back and front are identical.

1. Chain 149.
2. 1 TR in 5th ch from hook, 1 TR in each ch to end. Turn
3. Ch4, skip first tr, 1 TR in each tr.
4. Ch4, skip 1st TR, (1dc into next one, ch1, skip next dc) to end. Turn
5. Ch4, skip 1st and next ch, 1 dc into next dc, ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next dc, (ch5, skip ch5, dc3 tog into next dc, ch5, skip ch5, 1 dc into next dc, (ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next ch) 2 times). Repeat to end, ending with one ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next ch. Turn.
6. Ch4, skip 1st ch and next ch, 1 dc into next dc, (ch4, 1sc into ch5 arch, skip Cluster, 1sc into next ch5 arch, ch4, 1 dc into next dc, (ch, skip ch1, 1 dc into next dc) 2 times)). Repeat to end. Turn.
7. Ch4, skip 1st ch and next, 1 dc into next dc, ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next dc, (ch4, 1sc into ch4 arch, 1 sc between 2sc, 1 sc into next ch4 arch, ch4, 1 dc into next dc, (ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next ch) 2 times. Repeat to end. Turn.
8. Ch4, skip 1st and net ch, 1 dc into next dc, ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next dc, (ch5, dc3toginto 2nd of 3sc, ch5, 1dc into next dc, (ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next ch) 2 imes. Turn.
9. Ch4, skip 1st and next ch, 1 dc into next ch, (ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next ch). Repeat to end. Turn.
10. Repeat step 9 two more times.
11. Repeat steps 5,6,7,8.
12. Repeat step 9 7 times.
13. Ch2, Skip ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch, ch4, skip ch7, (dc, ch4, dc) into next ch, ch4, skip ch7. Repeat to end, ending with (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch, dc into last ch. Turn.
14. Ch2, Skip 4dcs, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into ch2. {Skip (3dcs, ch4 and dc), ch2. Into next ch4 ( tr3tog, ch3)3 times, tr3tog, skip (dc, ch4 and 3 dc), ch2{. Repeat from { to{, ending with 93dc, ch2, 3 dc) on top of ch 2, dc in tch. Turn.
15. Ch2. Skip 4dcs. (3dcs, ch2, 3dcs) into ch2. Skip 3 dcs and ch2, (ch3, skip tr3tog, 2scs in ch3) 3 times, skip (tr3tog, ch2 and 3 dcs, ch3. Repeat to end. Turn.
16. Ch2. Skip 4dcs. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into ch2, skip (3dc, ch3, and 2sc), ch4, 2sc into ch3, ch3, 2sc into ch3, ch4, skip ch3 and 3 dc. Repeat to end, ending with (3dc, ch2, 3 dc) into ch2, dc into last stitch.
17. Ch2. Skip 4 dc. (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) into ch2, skip (3dc, ch4, 2sc), ch4, (dc, ch4, dc) into ch3, skip 2sc, ch4, 3 dc), ch4. Repeat to end, ending with (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) into ch2, dc into last stitch.
18. Repeat steps 14-17.
19. Ch4, 1dc into ch2, ch1, 1dc into last of 3dc, ch7, 1dc into2nd on ch3, ch7, 1 dc into next ch2. Repeat to end. Turn
20. Ch4, 1 dc into next dc, (ch1, skip ch1, 1 dc into next stitch) Repeat to end. Turn.
21. Repeat step 20 5 more times. Turn
22. Slip stitch into next 7 dc and ch1. Ch4, (1 dc into next dc, ch1, skip ch1, dc into next dc) to end. Turn.
23. Ch4, (1 dc into next dc, ch1, skip ch1, dc into next dc) to end. Turn.
24. 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, (ch5, skip ch3, 1 sc into next ch) to end. Turn.
25. (ch5, 1 sc into next ch5 arch) to end, ending with ch2, 1 dc into last sc, skip tch. Turn.
26. Ch3, 1dc into 1st stitch, ch2, 1 dc into next ch5 arch, ( ch2, 4dc into next arch, ch2, 1 dc into next arch) to end. Turn.
27. (Ch5, 1sc into next ch2) to end, ending with ch2, 1 dc into tch. Turn.
28. 1ch, 1sc into 1st stitch, (ch5, 1 sc into next ch5 arch) to end. Turn.
29. Repeat steps 25-26. Turn.
30. Repeat step 27, , turning at the end of 5 blocks. Sl st into next 3 sc, ch5.
31. Continue, following the pattern 2 more times, decreasing at the neck line every row, using slip stitches.
32. Repeat pattern one more time without decreasing. Finish off.

Sleeves (make 2):
1. Ch 94
2. 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, (ch5, skip ch3, 1 sc into next ch) to end. Turn.
3. (ch5, 1 sc into next ch5 arch) to end, ending with ch2, 1 dc into last sc, skip tch. Turn.
4. Ch3, 1dc into 1st stitch, ch2, 1 dc into next ch5 arch, ( ch2, 4dc into next arch, ch2, 1 dc into next arch) to end. Turn.
5. (Ch5, 1sc into next ch2) to end, ending with ch2, 1 dc into tch. Turn.
6. 1ch, 1sc into 1st stitch, (ch5, 1 sc into next ch5 arch) to end. Turn.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 3 more times. Finish off.

Assembling:
1. Sew side edges and shoulders with sc together.
2. Sew sleeves’ bottoms.
3. Sew sleeves in.
Edging:

1. 1 row of sc around the neck opening. Sl st at the end. (Ch5, skip ch3, 1 sc into next stitch) repeat to end. Finish off.

I want to decorate my kitchen with strawberries. That´s why I needed a berry-like grocery bag. Here it is, one of my very first patterns

Yarn: Schachenmayr, nomotta, “Catania“, Llg. 125 Meter/ 50 Gramm
50 gram red, 100 gram green

hook: size 3,5 (european size)

as you wish, netting will stretch

no gauge needed, make bag as big as you want (keep in mind it will stretch a lot)

ch=chain
sl=slipstitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
tc=triple crochet

Bottom (red):
4 ch, with sl in first ch make a ring
Begin every round with 3 ch instead of first dc and end with sl in 3nd ch of round
round 1: 3 ch , 12 dc in ring,
round 2: work in dc, in every 2nd dc of round 1 make 2 dc.
round 3: work in dc, in every 3rd dc of round 2 make 2 dc.
round 4: from round 4 to 9 increase dc by making 2 dc in 4th, 5th … dc of round before (easy, eh?)
round 10: dc in every stitch with no increases.

“leaves” (green):
(the leaves are optional, if you don’t like them continue with “bag”)

round 1: *10 ch, make sl in 5th dc of round 10*, repeat * to *
round 2: around every ch-loop of round 1 make: 1 sc, 3 dc, 3 tc, 3 dc, 1 sc

(For the orange version of the bags I made 2 rounds like round 1, that gives a more fuzzy effect)

Bag (green):
round 1:
Make the “tunnel” for the draw string:
3 ch (for 1st dc), *1 dc in 2nd dc of round 10 of bottom (the 2 rounds of the “leaves“ are not continued any further!), 1 ch*, Repeat from * to *
round 2: 3 ch (for 1st dc), 5 ch, 1 sc around next ch of round below, *5 ch, 1 sc into second dc of round below, 5 ch, 1 sc second dc of round below*, repeat from * to *.
Repeat Row 2 until bag is the desired size: Around each ch-loop work one sc followed by 5 ch, 5 ch, 1 sc, and so on.

The bag will be very stretchy, so you only need to make a bag with 2/3 of desired size.

If you want to get a bigger bag, work 7 ch instead of the 5 ch loops.

Edge:
round 1(green) : 3 ch (for 1st dc), *2 dc around ch-loop, 1 dc into sc of round before*, repeat from *to*, finish round with sl into 3rd ch of beginning.

Leaves on top (green) (these are optional, if you don´t want leaves on top, continue with round 2 of edge:)
round 1 leaves: 8 ch, 1 sl in 4th sc of round below, repeat

round 2 leaves: around each ch-loop work 1sc, 3 dc, 4 tc, 3dc, 1sc
(or work a second round like round 1 for fuzzy effect)

Continue working next round into first round of edge ( in red)
If there is already a stitch in the round below (from the leaves), work second stitch in same stitch:
round 2: 3 ch, 1 dc in each sc of round below, finish round with sl in 3rd ch of beginning
round 3-4: 3 ch, 1 dc in each dc of round below, finish round with sl in 3rd ch of beginning

Handles (red):
Lay bag flat to half, 4 centimeter from right edge work 5 sc on upper edge, continue in rows until desired length, fix handle 4 centimeter from left edge.
Work second handle the same way

Make a draw string: Make a ch ribbon 80 centimeter long and work sl over the complete length. Pull thread through the “tunnel” of round 1 bag. Attach a Drawstring Slide, available at a Notions Counter or Fabric Store

I have translated this pretty easy pattern as good as I could.. If anything is not clear or wrong, please feel free to contact me and leave a comment. I enjoy postive feedback as well ;-)

The nice thing about making your own belts is that you get to choose the color, texture, and materials used. This particular design I came up with for my mother. She picked the color and the beads on the end were her idea. We found the buckle at a local fabric store after reading in a magazine an article on making belts.

I thought that this year in honor of all Mothers, I would share my pattern so that perhaps you might make one for yours.

Size 10 cotton thread (bedspread weight)one 350yard ball
Size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook
Buckle
Tapestry Needle
Pony Beads (5)

1 1/2" wide
length is your choice

8dc and 5dc rows = one inch

Uses FPdc(front post dc), BPdc (back post dc), sc, ch st, sl st, dc
Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first dc

Ch 21

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn.(20sc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn. (20dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, FPdc around each of next 3 dc,(BPdc around each of next 4 dc, FPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, BPdc around each of next 3 dc, (FPdc around each of next 4 dc, BPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 3

Rows 6 & 7: Rep Row 4

Row 8: Rep Row 3

Rows 9 & 10: Rep Row 4

Continue in established pattern until belt measures desired length.

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Work 3sc in last dc, turn belt so that long edge is now on top, sc evenly across long edge, work 3 sc across, turn sc evenly across long edge, work 2 more sc in last corner, then join with sl st. DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Fold Belt in half, length-wise, ch 1, using sc join edges all around belt, sc into folded edge also for a more finished look. When you have sc all around the now doubled belt, fasten off. Weave in any loose ends. Sew buckle on one end of belt and pony beads on opposite end.

So I have an awesome Macbook 13.3 inch laptop and it makes me sad when it gets scratched or scuffed so I decided to crochet up this quick case! its pretty cute and you can make it to fit any laptop.

Two different, contrasting colors and a medium sized hook.

You obviously have some freedom with colors, type of yarn, and size. I used Cotton Ease yarn in pink and black and a size J hook.

Depends on the size of your laptop. Mine fits quite snuggly on my laptop.

Basically what you think will fit your yarn and your laptop.

I made this for a 13.3 macbook, obviously you can slightly change the size in order to fit any sized laptop.

This is crocheted in one piece with the seams up the side.

Using your first color, chain the number of stitches that is necessary for the width of the laptop. I made mine almost exactly the width of the laptop because it will stretch out when you put your laptop in it.

1) hdc in each st for 4 rows
2) Switch to second color and hdc in each st for 4 rows
3) Repeat 1 and 2 8 times
4) Repeat 1
5) Switch to second color and hdc in each st for 2 rows
6) Repeat 2
7) Using Color 1, hdc in each st for 2 rows
8) hdc in first ten sts, chain 2 sts skip 2 sts, hdc in each st until 12 sts from the end, CO 2 sts, skip 2 sts, hdc in each st to end
9) Using color 2, hdc in each st for 2 rows.
8) Repeat 5
Line up the stripes for the front and the back leaving the last 5 stripes at the top in order to have it fold over the front and sew the seams up.

Buttons:
Chain 1 st
hdc 12 sts in the 1 st
sc 12 sts around the 12 sts you just created.

place and sew in buttons... weave in ends and enjoy your new laptop envelope!!

This scrubby came out of a need for a new one for my kitchen.
I think it works rather well and I really like it.

1 ball Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton*
6 “ wide Tulle* (I used the JoAnn Craft Essentials Tulle Spool,
6” wide in a 20 yard spool)
9 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle

approx. 4"x4"

not really important for this project.

*Note: I do not recommend using netting. Netting is to stiff and more abrasive than tulle. This pattern uses 2 strands held together, but only 1 ball is needed, so use both ends (the inside and outside) of the cotton.

Holding 2 strands of the cotton together, Ch 17
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in every ch to the end. (16 sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, turn, hold tulle on top of row 1, working around the tulle, Sc in each stitch to end of row. (16 sc) Pick up the tulle.
Row 4: Ch 1 with the tulle only and working over the 2 strands of cotton, Sc in each stitch to end of row. (16 sc) Pick up the cotton.
Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1 with the cotton and working over the tulle, Sc in each stitch to end of row. (16 sc) Cut the tulle.
Row 7: Ch 1, Sc in each stitch to end, Finish off.

Edging:

I've tried to write down a pattern for this necklace once it was done, (I use to work by sudden inspiration!).
I don't know if it's very clear, but you can make any question if you're confused on the pattern.:)
Hope you'll enjoy!

Less than one ball of any colour cotton yarn (worsted weight)
4.00mm hook

You can make more chains for each strand to have it longer.

no gauge

Necklace:
Ch77, sc in second ch from hook and in the next 3ch.
Ch76, sc in the 4th ch at the beg of previous ch loop, and in next 3chs, ch1, turn.
Sc in first sc and in next 3 sc, ch80, sc in the 4 sc at the beg of previous row, ch1, turn.
Sc in first sc and in next 3 sc, ch84, sc in the 4 sc at the beg of previous row, ch3 and sl st on the other side of the same closure piece to make a button hole.
Sew a button on the opposite closure piece of the button hole.
Make a flower of any kind (mines are just improvised!) to embellish the necklace, and sew it on the four chains strands.

This pattern makes Washcloths that I simply love using.

Any Cotton yarn.
Size G Hook

Roughly 6" x 6 1/4"

Not necessary.

Washrags
Ch 32
Row 1 - Sc in 2nd ch from hook and all chs in row. Ch 1, Turn. 31 sc
Row 2 - 32 Sc in 1st ch, sc in back loop only of next st, sc in front loop only on next st, sc in back loop only of next st, follow ** until only one st left in row, sc in both loops of final st. Ch 1, Turn. 31 sc
At the end of row 32, ch 1.
2 sc in the same st, sc evenly down the side. 3 sc in corner st, sc across row, 3 sc in corner st, sc evenly up side, 3 sc in corner st, sc across top, 1 sc in same st as beginning 2, join, tie off. Weave in ends.

Being from the Jersey Shore, I spent many summer days at the beach. Biking to
the beach was fine, but having a seat cover on the return ride home would have saved
me from a hot behind!

Yarn: 1 skein each of Rowan Cotton Rope in (Calypso) Color A, (Parma) Color B, and (Fruit Gum) Color C

2 skeins of Rowan Cotton Rope (White) Color D

Hook: US H/5.00mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Fits standard adult bicycle seat (Pattern can be altered to fit child's bicycle seat)

16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in sc

Note: To change color, work last sc of color being used until 2 loops remain on hook. Then, yo with next color and draw through both loops. Drop the first color and continue working with the second color.

Tip #1: When changing colors, carry the tail of the first color through one stitch

Tip #2: Keep all yarn tails to the back of the work

Seat:

With Color A, ch 10

Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn; 9 sc made

Rows 2 - 11: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn; 9 sc made

Row 12: Inc in first sc, sc in each across to last sc, inc in last sc, ch 1, turn; 11 sc made

Note: All increases are worked in both the first and last st in stated row and are indicated on chart

Row 13: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn; 11 sc made 

Row 14: Inc, sc in each across to last sc, inc, ch 1, turn; 13 sc made 

Row 15: 6 sc, 1 sc with Color B, 6 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 13 sc made

Row 16: Inc, 4 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 4 sc with Color A, inc, ch 1, turn; 15 sc made

Row 17: 5 sc, 5 sc with Color B, 5 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 15 sc made

Row 18: Inc, 3 sc, 3 sc with Color B, sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color A, inc, ch 1, turn; 17 sc made

Row 19: 4 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 4 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 17 sc made

Row 20: Inc, 2 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 5 sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 2 sc with Color A, inc, ch 1, turn; 19 sc made

Row 21: 3 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color C, sc with Color A, 3 sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 19 sc made

Rows 22 - 34: Continue following chart, placing all increase sts at both beginning and ends of rows, and changing from one color to another while disguising yarn transitions.

Row 35: Dec, 4 sc, 11 sc with Color B, sc with Color A, 11 sc with Color B, 4 sc with Color A, dec, ch 1, turn; 33 sc made

Rows 36 - 43: Continue following chart, placing decrease sts at both beginning and ends of rows. Finish off and weave in all loose ends.

Side of Seat:

Rnd 1: With RS facing and using Color D, slip st to last st of Row 1, sc in each st across Row 1. Working along outer edge of seat cover, work 115 sc evenly spaced, placing more sts along wide curves, slip st to first st on round; 124 sc made

Rnd 2 - 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in each st around, slip to to first dc; 124 dc made

Drawstring Cord:

With Color C, ch 220. Weave loose ends back into ch. Beginning at bottom center of Rnd 5 dc sts, weave in and out, going under 3 dc and over 1 dc. Place on seat, tie, and tuck ties under seat cover.

Life is always fun with a Pisces around. You never know what she's going to do next!

Color A – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
Color B - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Color C - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5” tall.

Not necessary.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Pisces_Kitten.pdf

Is Kitty getting into the yarn again? Now she can have her very own yarn toy to keep her entertained!

White: 120 yd 4/worsted weight yarn
Iris Color: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Black: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Two ¾-inch jingle bells
Three craft feathers
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Clear adhesive tape
Optional: Non-toxic white craft glue

About 3 inches in diameter.

Not necessary.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Eye_Love_My_Cat.pdf