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I am about to be a first time grandma or I guess I should say step-grandma which makes this all the more important. I want to crochet a baby afghan for my coming grandson. They are doing a jungle theme room. I would like to make something not lacey but kind of like a net I guess to fit the theme.
I am a simple crocheter but need something that turns out looking spectacular. That is just what my daughter-in-law expects. Please give me ideas for what kind of yarn and hook to use. Please help me out here. No one on this site has ever let me down! Thanks!
By karen zetzer from Port Clinton, OH
Hi Karen,
I'm not much of a crocheter myself, but I did find these free patterns that might be worth a look:
www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
In my head, it seems like you could perhaps chain several identical lengths of single crochet, and then link them together at right angles with lengths of other single chain for a grid pattern (to make your net design -- as loose or as tight of squares as you like), and then finish around the edges with maybe a double crochet. At the "corners" of each netting square, you could embellish with a wood-tone or jungle-themed button.
But this is just in my mind's eye, and like I say, I'm not a crochet expert! You might also try a very simple pattern with a large hook in neutral colors like chocolate brown, khaki, and sage or cream.
I don't crochet. Except a single stitch and you can't do much with that! I do, however, make beautiful quilts. Maybe you could turn out something " spectacular" if you went with something you're used to doing.
I am looking for crocheted turban patterns, as many as I can find. Senior citizens love these. I have been searching Google, but have only been able to find the knitted kinds and I cannot knit.
I am looking for an afghan pattern for Oklahoma University that uses the afghan stitch with the OU helmet, or other OU things on it. Do you know where I can find one? I'm willing to pay for this pattern. Thank you.
There are a few patterns out that that are free and you can download them.
I am looking for instructions for crochet sandals.
By Kathie
Try here, there are lots to choose from - www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
Where can I find the crochet or knit pattern for a pad on the Shark Steam Mop?
By Joyce from Cuba, MO
You can try crochetpaterncentral.com they have just about everything for crochet,
I am looking for a crochet pattern for a coffee can bank. I have a bank that covers a coffee can and has a hat, arms, and legs, but I would like a pattern to make one for my soon to be grandchild. Please help.
By Judineedshelp from CT
I googled coffee can banks and came up with just these on the first page.
www.ehow.com/
www.knitting-crochet.com/
I am looking for a shawl pattern. The pattern was bought about 40+ years ago from F. W. Woolworth under its own brand name, but I can't remember what that was. It is a baby's shawl worked in 3 ply wool with a border. The shawl is of an open design of small squares on the diagonal. It is crocheted in one piece then a crocheted border is added. This is the basic pattern.
By Glynis from High Wycombe Bucks, England
I think you might mean Winfield (as in Frank Winfield Woolworth). Had a search and can only come up with an old Woolco pattern but it may help: www.freevintagecrochet.com/
I would like to find a free crochet pattern for a picture frame mat made with crochet thread. Thanks.
By Jean from NC
I'm looking for the same. If you have any luck, email me. Thanx!
I am looking for filet crochet patterns that are free to download. Any help is appreciated.
By Gae Kersten from Uniontown, OH
You can go to
www.myhq.com/
then hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard, then hit the letter f, then release both keys. In the box that pops up, type "filet" (without the quotes), then click the 'Find Next' button and look at the filet pattern that is highlighted. Hit the 'Find Next' button to located the next filet crochet pattern.
I am looking for free crochet patterns for size 10/12 girls. I can find lots of little girls, but it is hard to find this. Any suggestions appreciated.
HERES A CHILDRENS SIZE CHART:
www.clearwaterknits.com/
* If you use the above chart & the gauge of your yarn you can change pretty much any size kids pattern to a different size!
When I go into some Walmart's, I always look in their basket of free knit & crochet pattern sheets. Sometimes, I'll come home with 50 different patterns! I've noticed they have quite a few for children. But, you're right, most are made for smaller kids.
* You might also try the Lionbrand yarn site, ( & other yarn makers sites) as they have lots of free patterns.
LION BRAND FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:
www.lionbrand.com/
FREEPATTERNS.COM (this site might sell your info to others, but they have some nice patterns)
www.freepatterns.com/
LINKS TO FREE PATTERN SITES:
this one has 4 pages of links:
crochet.about.com/
www.baycrochet.com/
KIDS PATTERNS:
www.bevscountrycottage.com/
OLDER KIDS & TEENS:
www.bevscountrycottage.com/
I used to have a crochet cap (toboggan) pattern that was worked in the back loop the length of the cap and gathered at the top with a pom-pom. Has anyone got something similar, I can't find mine? Thanks a lot if you have a free pattern crochet pattern that I can copy.
Google the following:
crochet pattern central free hat patterns
This site has dozens of hat patterns, illustrated with photos. My mom has made some beautiful hats with these patterns.
If you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt, etc. you can download free patters at www.freepatterns.com By Robin
Link: http://www.freepatterns.com
I saw several people on here asking for patterns for crocheting and knitting patterns. I ran across this link that has hundreds of free ones so thought I would pass it on.
Link: http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/
Free patterns at www.allcrafts.net. Look towards the bottom of the page.
Link: http://www.allcrafts.net/crochetknit.htm
Learn how to crochet a diamond shape without decreasing the rows by one stitch. The instructions can be found on this page.
Whether you knit or crochet a fun theme for gifts or yourself is to create a throw with the logo of your favorite college team. This is a page about finding an Oklahoma Sooners afghan throw pattern.
Whether you are looking for a previously used older pattern or want a source for a variety of pattern choices, there are a good many places to search. This is a page about finding a crochet tablecloth pattern.
There are many sources for crocheted poncho patterns, both free and for sale. This is a page about crocheted poncho pattern.
There are a number of sources both online and in craft stores for finding a crochet pattern to make a men's vest. This is a page about crochet pattern for men's vest.
Make yourself some leg warmers by crocheting them in whatever pattern you like. This is a page about crocheted leg warmer pattern.
