How to make a crochet Butterfly If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
Video Tutorial: Crochet Butterfly Fiona Left Hand Version Skill Level - Intermediate Abbreviations DC - Double Crochet SL ST - Slip Stitch SC - Single Crochet Materials Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook 4 ply yarn Tapestry Needle Optional: Chenille Wire stem for butterfly body Optional: Magnet
Chain 5, join
Round 1: Chain 1 (won't count as a stitch), *2 DC through the chain, Chain 3, continue around from * 8 times total. Join with the beginning stitch. ( 8 sets of 2 DC, CH 3)
Round 2: Work a slip stitch between the double crochet. Work a chain 1, *SC between the DC. Working in the next chain 3 space, work 4 DC, CH 3, SL ST to DC, 4 DC in same space. Complete from * a total of 8 times. Join with the beginning stitch. ( 8 sets of 4 DC, CH 3 join, 4 DC, SC between DC)
Upon completion, you will fold and align the double crochet together so there are 4 sections on each side. Sew together so they stay in place. Knot secure and sew in the tails.
Chenille Stem: Approximately 8 inches. Align around the butterfly. Twist at the top and shape antenna.
Magnet: Glue a magnet to the back for using on a refrigerator or magnetic board.
Written by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: Crochet Doily Tranquility Video Tutorial: Crochet Doily Tranquility Left Hand Version Skill Level - Intermediate/Advanced
Abbreviations DC - Double Crochet HDC - Half Double Crochet CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch SC - Single Crochet
Materials
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Size 3 Steel Crochet hook Sewing or Tapestry Need to sew in tails
NOTE: I will be using the chain 1 as a step up to the next round. It will not count as as stitch. This is a replacement for the chain 3 at the beginning of the round. You can use the chain 3 if that is something you are more comfortable with.
Chain 8, join Round 1: CH 1, Work 24 Double Crochet through chain, join. (24 double crochet total)
Round 2: Chain 1, *Work 1 DC in each of the next 2 stitches, CH 1, continue around from*. (Total of 12 sets of DC with CH 1 between)
Round 3: CH 1, *SC in DC, (CH 4 SL ST, CH 4, SL ST, CH 4 SL ST in SC(picot) Work SC in next stitch, chain 2, continue around from *. (12 picot sets with the chain 4 loops) Cut thread, secure.
Round 4: Attach thread to center chain 4. Ch 1, work a SC in same chain , *Chain 4, work a SC in the center CH 4 of next set of chain 4 loops, continue around to the beginning repeating from *, join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 5: CH 1, * 1 DC in SC, 7 DC through chain. Continue around from *, join with the beginning stitch. (96 Double Crochet total)
Round 6: CH 1, Work a double crochet in each stitch around. (96 Double Crochet total)
Round 7: CH 1, *Work a double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, chain 3, work 1 DC in each of the next 4 stitches. Continue around from *, join with the beginning DC.
Round 8: Slip stitch over 1 stitch, Work 1 Single Crochet between the Double Crochet. There will be 2 DC on each side of the single crochet, *CH 3, Work 2 DC in the next CH space. Work 3, CH 4 loops, slip stitching in the top of the DC, work a double crochet in same space, CH 3, single crochet between the DC, repeat from *, work a slip stitch to join the last chain. Cut the thread.
Note: I have marked each place where you can stop increasing to make different size caps. You continue on until the sides form. The stopping points are Rounds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Abbreviations DC - Double Crochet HDC - Half Double Crochet CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch SC - Single Crochet
Materials Size H/5 mm crochet hook 4 ply yarn - Light Green - Black - White - Dark Green Tapestry Needle
Hat Yarn Marker - This can be a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of the round
CH 3 join with the beginning chain.
Round 1: Work 12 SC through the chain. Do not Join. Work the continual round. You may want to use a yarn marker.
Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around (24 Single Crochet) You can stop increasing to make a small cap
Round 3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (24 Single Crochet)
Round 4: *Work 1 SC in next stitch, work 2 SC in the next stitch, repeat from* (36 Single Crochet) You can stop increasing to make a small cap
Round 5: 1 SC in each stitch around (36 Single Crochet)
Round 6: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next two stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. ( 48 single crochet total) You can stop increasing to make a Medium size cap
Round 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (48 single crochet total)
Round 8: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next three stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. (60 single crochet total) You can stop increasing to make a Medium size cap
Round 9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (60 single crochet total)
Round 10: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next four stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. (72 single crochet total) You can stop increasing to make a Large size cap
Round 11-12: 1 SC in each stitch around. (72 single crochet total)
Round 13: *1 Single Crochet in each of the next five stitches, Two single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around the hat from *. (84 single crochet total)
Round 14-30: 1 SC in each stitch around. (84 single crochet total)
Earflaps
Row 1: Work 1 SC in each of the next 16 stitches
Row 2-10: Work 1 SC in each of the next 16 stitches (16 stitches total)
Row 11: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 8 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (14 stitches total)
Row 12: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (14 stitches total)
Row 13: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 6 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (12 stitches total)
Row 14: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (12 stitches total)
Row 15: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (10 stitches total)
Row 16-18: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (10 stitches total)
Row 19: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work a Single Crochet Decrease, Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (8 stitches total)
Row 20: Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, Work 2 Single Crochet Decrease,Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches (6 stitches total)
To finish the earflap off, insert the hook in each of the next 5 stitches, drawing the loop through and leaving it on the hook. There will be a total of 6 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. Cut the yarn, pull through, secure.
How to make a crochet heart hat If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
Video Tutorial: Crochet Heart Hat Left Hand Version Skill Level - Intermediate Abbreviations TC - Triple Crochet - Wrapping yarn around hook 2 times QC - Quadruple Crochet - Wrapping yarn around hook 3 times CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch Materials Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook 4 ply yarn Tapestry Needle
Heart
Work a chain 3, join
Round 1: (First Triple Crochet will need to be a chain of 5 for the step up) *TC, CH 1, TC, CH 1, TC, CH 2, Complete 4 times total from *. Instead of the CH2, work a HDC in 4th chain to join.
Round 2: Work 2 SC in the same space. *SC in stitch, SC in space, SC in Stitch, SC in space, SC in Stitch, 3 SC in CH 2 space. Continue around from *, work 1 SC in last space, join with a slip stitch to beginning single crochet.
Round 3: Rounded segments: (2 total) Chain 1, skip 3 SC. *In the next SC work 7 Quadruple Crochet with a chain 1 between each stitch. CH 1, work a SL ST in the next stitch. Repeat from *.
Round 4: HDC Round: CH 1, Work 1 HDC in each stitch down to the center point, work 3 HDC in the center point for an increase and so the point will lay flat. Work 1 HDC in each SC to the rounded sections. *Work 1 HDC in each stitch, 2 HDC in each space. Slip stitch in center. Repeat once from *. Join with the beginning stitch.
Hat Attach the new color of yarn to the top center valley of the heart. Round 1: Chain 4, DC in the same stitch, DC CH 1, DC, Evenly work 14 sets of DC, CH 1, DC in the same stitch on each side of heart and 1 set in the center point. 14 sets on the opposite side. Join with the beginning stitch. (total of 29 sets of DC, DH 1, DC)
Round 2-9: Slip stitch to space, Chain 4, work a double crochet in the same space, work a DC, CH 1, DC in each space around, join with the beginning stitch.
Crochet Shell Basket Marceline If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
Written by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: Crochet Shell Basket - Marceline Video Tutorial: Crochet Shell Basket - Marceline Left Hand Version Skill Level - Easy
Measurements 3" inches tall with a folded edge 4" inches tall - Not folded 7" inches across
Abbreviations SC - Single Crochet DC - Double Crochet SL ST - Slip Stitch
CH 3 Join. Round 1: Work 12 SC through the chain, do not join. Work the continual round working the next stitch in top of the first stitch. Round 2: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (12 SC total) Round 3: Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (24 SC total) Round 4: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (24 SC total) Round 5: Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (48 SC total)
Round 6: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (48 SC total) Work a slip stitch to even off the round.
Round 7: Chain 1, *work a SC in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, work 6 DC in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, continue from * 8 times total. Join with the beginning stitch. (8 Shell total with 6 DC in each shell)
Round 8-15: Slip stitch over 3 DC, CH 1, *Work a SC between the DC. There will be 3 DC on each side of the SC. Work 6 DC in the next single crochet, Continue around from *. (8 Shell total with 6 DC in each shell)
The sides will start to form on round 9.
Handle - 15" inches - 38 CM CH 12, join with the beginning chain. Round 1: Work 12 SC around the chain. Do not join. Work the continual round working the next stitch in top of the first stitch. Round 2-50: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. Work a slip stitch at the end to even off the round.
Place the handles evenly across from each other at the bottom of the basket and sew in place. In the video tutorial, I folded the edge on the basket. You will sew the handle from the bottom up. The handle will help the sides stay up.
