Free Lil' Bug Themed Crochet Patterns

Lil Bug theme week has been fun! It wasn't super easy to find some freebies for you but I think I found some unique fun projects to go along with the theme! 

Ladybug Applique 

Leaf 101 Appliques

Wiggly Giggly Bugs

Fuzzy Charm Hair Elastics

Bumble Bee Suit 

Spider Web Slouch Hat

Don't forget today is the last day for the themed sale! 50% off in Raverly 

End Midnight Central! 

Use code: CCCCBUG

Free Under The Sea Themed Crochet Patterns

With this weeks theme being under the sea! I thought it would be fun to gather some freebie patterns to go along with it! Here is a round up of a few sea and ocean themed patterns that I think you will enjoy! 

UNDER THE SEA CROCHET PATTERN ROUND UP! 

Fabulous Fish Dishcloth 

Sweet Treats Drawstring Beach Bag

Military Inspired Hat 

Fishing Bobber Beanie

Octopus Applique

Oceanic Baby Blanket

Get Whale Soon Tissue Box Cover

Arctic Ocean Cowl

I hope you enjoy theses freebies! 

Don't forget! Today is the last day to get 50% off our Under The Sea Themed Patterns in Ravelry! 

This sale is extended one day! Ends July 7th Midnight Central! 

What I've been working on!

Wow it's only been almost a month since my last blog post! I've been very busy! Working on orders a few side project and working on me! 

I'm down 22 pounds and I'm so excited about this journey! I've been working out almost everyday and food journaling. I've taken up running and I'm already on Week 6 of 8 on Couch to 5K! I've been pushing myself a little too hard though. My Cousin talked me into signing up for a 1/2 marathon. (crazy I know) So I've been adding in extra miles and training. I did 10 miles total last week and on Saturday I hurt my knee on my 5Miles run/walk! So I have to rest this week. It's been very hard to rest when I'm so motivated, but rest now and back to it when it's better! I'm not giving up! 

Okay back to crochet! In February I did a scarf swap hosted by the wonderful Danyel of CrazySocks Crochet! (Love her patterns) I got a lovely Scarf from none other than my crochet buddy Rachel of Silly Stitches that lives just a few miles away! She made me this lovely Moroccan Cowl in wonderful pastels with absolutely yummy yarn! The pattern is by Moogly! (I recently made one too!) It's perfect for spring especially since winter isn't giving up! You can find the free pattern on The Moogly Blog!

I made a Fun scarf for my swap from a pattern on Fiber Flux with one of my favorite yarns! Amazing yarn! I changed it up a little only because I had only one skien. I wished I'd got a better picture but I had to get in in the mail since I kinda waited till the last minute! (I almost forgot. oops!) I hope she loved it! The pattern is a free pattern called the Arugula Scarf. It's a simple ruffle scarf! Works up very fast! 

Since I've had to rest and I'm waiting on some yarn to come in I've had a little time to work on a few fun projects! I made on of my favorite ruffle scarf patterns using Red Heart Boutique Magical! The colors are fun and I just love this yarn and how it changes up on it's own. 

I just finished this other fun project. I've had this on my todo list forever!  The Artfully Simple Cowl by Moogly! I used Amazing yarn in Glacier Bay! The colors are gorgeous jewel tones! It can be worn long or wrapped twice. I would totally make this again! I'm in love with it!. Isn't it gorgeous! 

With having to rest more this week I do have a new design I need to finish. It's for St. Patricks Day so I'm kind slacking but I will try to have it up early next week! (fingers crossed) 

Rainbow Spiral Scarf-let - Free Crochet Pattern

Earlier in the week you may have seen the Rainbow Dash Hat I made my daughter (there is a free pattern for the mane hair spirals there :)! Well a hat is no fun with out a scarf. So I worked up a little something fun to go with it and thought you would enjoy this simple stash busting project too! Introducing......

Rainbow Spirals Scarf-let

This project is not only great for girls, it fits all the way up to adult too. Rainbow not quite your color? That's okay! Use one solid color or stripe two or three. Have fun with it and be sure to share your projects in Ravelry or Facebook! Enjoy! 

Do not use my images for any purpose! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Level: Easy

Materials: 
Vanna’s Choice Worsted Weight or Worsted Weight of choice
1 each:
 *Red - Scarlett
* Orange - Terracotta
* Yellow - Duckie (vanna’s choice baby) 
* Green  -Lime
* Blue - Aqua
* Purple - Eggplant

*Hook Sizes: 
H-Hook (5.00mm)

*Tapestry Needle
*Terms and Stitches used:

ch - chain
st- stitch
hdc - half double crochet
rep - repeat

Measures Approx. 32 inches across un-stretched

This will fit about 4 years up to Adult. 

With Red Ch 131 
Row 1: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, and next 29 ch’s, hdc in next 70 sts, 3 hdc in last 30 sts, fasten off

With Orange Ch 31
Row 2: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, (with Right side facing) join Orange to Red’s 31st stitch with a hdc, hdc in next 69 sts, ch 31, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, fasten off

With Yellow Ch 31
Row 3: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, (with Right side facing) join Yellow to Orange’s 31st stitch with a hdc, hdc in next 69 sts, ch 31, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, fasten off

With Green Ch 31
Row 4: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, (with Right side facing) join Green to Yellow’s 31st stitch with a hdc, hdc in next 9 sts, ch 10, sk next 10 sts, hdc in next 50 sts, ch 31, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, fasten off

With Blue Ch 31
Row 5: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, (with Right side facing) join Blue to Green’s 31st stitch with a hdc, hdc in next 69 sts and ch’s, ch 31, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, fasten off

With Purple Ch 31
Row 6: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, (with Right side facing) join Purple to Blue’s 31st stitch with a hdc, hdc in next 69 sts, ch 31, 3 hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and next 29 ch’s, fasten off

Weave in all ends.

Legal stuff! Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Download the PDF File here!

You will need Adobe to read this pattern. 

Please do not copy and/or redistribute this pattern, but direct people back to the blog post.

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact me tab.

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Enjoy,

Elisabeth

Kitchen Cotton Creations

Right before our big move I purchased a large ball of cotton yarn on a whim with a 50% coupon at Joann's. It was Bernats Handicrafter cotton. I hadn't used it before but I really like this cotton. I usually only used Lily's Sugar and Cream but it's not my favorite to work with. I wanted to make some new dishcloths and other items for my new kitchen. I found some really fun projects and I'm going to share them with links to the free patterns I used.

Here is everything I made. 

5 dishcloths -3 different varieties, a pot holder, a towel holder and a loverly center piece. 

Pot Holder

Really simple pattern, quick and easy! 

Towel holder  I kinda made on my own but I was inspired from this pattern 

Towel Ring

I love this dishcloth. It has a great texture and works up really nicely! 

 Diagonal Dishcloth Pattern

This one was really textured with post stitches but I can't for the life of me find the pattern I used...ack!

Sorry! I will post it when I find it. 

 These three dish clothes were just made with sc stitches in rows. Nothing special, Just used up the rest of what I had left. 

Last but not least! I've not done any pineapple patterns but when I saw this I knew I had to make it.  This one turned out gorgeous. It was supposed to be a placemat but it was really big so I decided it was a perfect center piece for my tiny table. I think these would be gorgeous in any colors. Might even remake it with thicker yarn and bigger hook for a pretty rug for my new crafty loft. 

Pineapple Placemat Pattern

What kind of kitchen creations have you made? 

Popsicle Snuggy - Free Crochet Pattern

It was a lovely Easter Weekend! Spring has sprung and we already have warm weather in the 80's. It was perfect day to pull out the popsicles and spend the afternoon outside. I usually just give the kids a small hot pad or wash rag to wrap around those icy freezy pops! I decided it was a good day to whip up  some simple snuggy's. These are easy to make, whip up fast and are great for small scraps of yarn you're not sure what to do with! My kids really loved them! I know you will too. Enjoy! 

Popsicle Snuggy

H Hook 

Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn like Lilly Sugar N Cream, 

*You could also use acrylic worsted if desired 

*Tapestry Needle

Notes: 
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row(#)
*Measures approx 5 1/2 - 6 inches in length
*Gauge: 1” x 1” swatch = 3 rows of 4 sc 

Worked in Continuous Rounds. Do not join rounds. 

Round 1: ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 2 chs, 2 sc in last ch, continue your work on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 2 ch, sc in last ch { same st you worked the 1st 2 sts in}  (9) 

Round 2: sc in next 9 sts (9)

Round 3-18: sc in next 9 sts (9) 

To finish off, skip next st, sl st to next st, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact button on the blog. 

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Do not use my images for any use! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you & Enjoy! ~Elisabeth

Free Crochet Pattern - The Addison Headband

Hope you will enjoy this quick free pattern for a lace like open work headband!

Be sure to add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites
An Add free PDF is available for purchase in my Craftsy Shop 

The Addison Headband

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me at calleighclips@att.net

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Enjoy,

Elisabeth 

Do not use my images for any use! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Materials:

Worsted Weight (4) yarn ( I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)

H - Hook (5.00mm)

Measuring Tape

Tapestry Needle

Stitches used:

(ch) chain, (sl st) slip stitch, (sk) skip, (sc) single crochet, 

(hdc) half double crochet, (bpsc) back post single crochet

Determine which size you’ll need. The headband will only stretch about 2 inches so be sure to measure a child if you can because not all head sizes will be the same as the chart below.

0-3 mo  approx. 13-15 inches, 3-6 mo   approx. 15-17 inches

6-12 mo approx. 17-19 inches, 1-3 years approx. 18-20 inches

4+ years approx. 19-22 inches, Pre-teen - Women’s - approx. 21-23 inches

Headband Pattern: 

Chain a multiple of 3 to the desired length un-stretched. **Example: 0-3 mo. ch 51 

Join with sl st, ch 1 (take care not to twist the ch)

Round 1: Sc in 1st ch and each ch around, join with a sl st.

Round 2: ch 4 {counts as 1st hdc & ch2}, sk 2 sts, *(hdc in next st, ch2, sk 2 sts), repeat from * around, join with sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch 4.

Round 3: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *(2 sc in each ch2 space, sc in next st), repeat from *  around, join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

I love these headbands with interchangeable bows, clips and crochet flowers. You can even weave ribbon through the headband and tie a bow! 

Optional Flower: 

Using a size H hook - ch 4. Join the end to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring. (magic circle)

Round 1: (sc in the ring, ch 3) 6 times, join with a sl st to 1st sc 

Round 2: (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch3 space. Do Not join at end

Round 3: Now you begin working on the back side of the flower, *bpsc around the next sc of the last round, ch 4,  sk (ch 1, 3dc, ch 1, sc)  Repeat from *6 times. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 4: (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 4 sp, Do Not Join at end

*If you want to add another layer of petals, repeat Round 3, increasing the number of stitches in the chain by one, and Round 4, increasing the double crochets by two.

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

Sew on to headband or attach it to an alligator clip for a detachable clip.

New to my Esty....

I've been a blog slacker the last week or so but I've been busy crocheting lots of bigger orders for Christmas and Photographers. I'm so excited because I set a goal for my November Sales and we'll I never thought I'd actually reach it and not only did I but a little more and the end of the month and busiest shopping weekend isn't even over. I'm just so thankful for all of my customers and for those of you who have encouraged me to keep going!

I thought I'd share a few new crochet items  I tried while traveling this week.

First - My Mom of Posh Pooch Designs writes lots of patterns and I get the honor of testing them! She recently wrote two new pattern for a mobius scarf and fingerless gloves. These patterns or finished product can be purchased in the etsy shop we share

I used my favorite pattern for the Beanie - Divine Hat. the yarn is called Gelato stripe by I Love this Yarn! The colors are just so fun I love the pops of orange and green! If you interested in purchasing the set shown it's ready to ship and can be found here

I also tried something new it's a flower hot pad or trivet ! Inspired by peppermint! I don't think I did it exactly like the picture showed but I like the way it came out either way! I'll definitely try it again! 

Have a great weekend everyone! Don't forget everything in my etsy and artfire shops are 10% off through Monday!