10 Free Pattern Recap - Crochet Earwarmers

Brr... this cold weather sure is perfect for making earwarmers! I know I love my earwarmers most when I have my hair up and don't want to take it down to put on a hat. It's so nice to be able to throw on an earwarmer and head out the door. So here's a recap of some of the most popular FREE crochet patterns across the web.

Here's the individual patterns (going clockwise starting at the top left):

1) Julianna by Jessie at Home: A colorful way to make a statement!

2) Sleek and Skinny Ear Warmer by Cre8tion Crochet: Want a more basic headband that still has some texture and detail to it? This one is perfect for you!

3) All Grown Up Earwarmer by moogly: Colorful! Stylish! Warm! Comfy! What more could you ask for in a free pattern?

4) Knotted Headband by All About Ami: Such a great pattern for everyday use! It's super comfortable and easy to modify if needed.

5) Easiest Headwrap EVER by Frayed Knot: One of the newest favorites for earwarmers to hit the crochet community! Great reviews too!

6) Chunky Earwarmer by Mill Run Mama: Great way to use up some leftover chunky yarn! The chunky yarn gives a different look than the typical worsted weight yarn.

7) Moebius Headband Earwarmer by PD Designs: Moebius headbands are a very popular style. There are a few basic patterns out there, but this one adds some new flair with the textured style.

8) Knitted-Look Flower Headband by Classic Inez: Can't knit? Perfect! You can crochet this knit-look earwarmer without the knit technique!

9) Cozy Flowered Headband by Melmaria Designs: Perfect for beginners! Uses basic stitches, but looks great! 

10) Bow Headband by People Webs: Free and has a photo tutorial? Yeah, that's right! How great!? And it's cute too!

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10 Free Pattern Recap - Crochet Booties

Booties... booties... and more booties!! Oh my! With all this cold weather, those babies need some booties. But booties aren't just for the winter, they are great in the spring and summer too! :) 

So here's a recap of some of my favorite FREE patterns and some of the most popular across the web.

10 Free Patterns for Crochet Booties

Clockwise starting from top left:

1) Baby Moccasins by Mon Petit Violon: Great for boys and girls! 

2) Cosyfeet Slippers by Beautiful World: Comfy boots that replicate a more stylish Ugg. Pattern comes in 2 languages too; Norwegian and English.

3) Strawberry Booties by Not Without Love: Great reviews for these booties! Who doesn't love strawberries?

4) Bow Front Baby Sandals by This Lovely Life: Summer sandals for a little girls with a bow? Absolutely!

5) Bow Baby Booties by Jay's Boutique: Great reviews on this one! They are super adorable for any little girl!

6) Fun Folded Toddler Slippers by Sarah Sweethearts: Not your typical booties look. Such a fun twist on the normal booties.

7) Crochet Red Baby Sandals by Everything's Crochet: These fun summery sandals would look great with so many different color combinations! 

8) Baby Summer Sandals by Topsy Turvy: What's not to love about these sandals! They are a good look for both boys and girls. We know it can be tough to find a boyish sandal pattern, but here it is.

9) Baby Hightops (Converse) by Not Your Nana's Crochet: The reviews are great for this one too, including notes of "easy to follow." She has a couple different sizes out as well!

10) Mary Jane Skimmer Booties by Tampa Bay Crochet: Great reviews and perfect spring and fall booties!
*I have actually made this pattern several times and it's amazing every time.

I hope you have enjoyed this recap of Free Crochet Patterns for Booties! 

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FREE PATTERN - Cross Bow Legwarmers

As I was in need of legwarmers, I started to sketch ideas out for what I wanted. I remembered back to my X's and O's hat and loved that stitch. So I started playing with it some more and found this sequence really cute. I hope you enjoy the pattern as it can work with any size, you just have to adjust it to your needs.

Cross Bow Legwarmers

Supplies:
• Lighter worsted weight yarn (such as Caron Simply Soft)
• I/9 5.5mm hook
• 2 small buttons to make bows removable
• Yarn needle

Gauge:
8 DC x 3 rows = 2 x 2 in square

Not extremely important for this.

Abbreviations:
• CH = Chain
• ST = Stitch
• SLST = Slip stitch
• SC = Single crochet
• HDC = Half-double crochet
• DC = Double crochet


Pattern:
Begin with top band:
Row 1: CH 6. SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across. (5)
Row 2: CH 1, turn. SC in front loop of each ST across. (5)
Repeat row 2 until the band would fit snugly around calf.

Size estimates (# divisible by 3):
Child’s calf – 30 rows
Small adult - 39 rows

SLST to join beginning and ending STs to form a band.

Round 1: CH 1.  SC in the end of each row (For 39 rows for the band, SC 39 - divisible by 3).
SLST in 1st SC.
Round 2: CH 3.  DC in next ST, DC in same ST as CH-3 (going behind 1st DC).
*DC in next ST. Skip 1 ST. DC in next ST.  DC in skipped ST (going behind previous DC).*
Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to top of CH-3.
Repeat round 2 until the length desired is reached. I like to use 12 rounds for small adult.

Finishing band: CH 1. SC in each ST around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Repeat finishing band for 2 more rounds.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Bow:
Row 1: CH 26. Join w/ SLST to 1st CH.
Row 2: CH 1. SC in same ST and each ST around. (26)
Repeat row 2 for 4 more rounds.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Center of bow:
CH 7. HDC in 2nd CH from hook and each across.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Wrap the “Center bow” around the middle of the bow and sew together using long tail.
Continue to use long tail to sew the button on the back of the bow, or secure the bow directly to the legwarmer.
Weave in ends.

Attach the bow with the button in a place between the band and body of the legwarmer. Or find a place in that area where the button fits snugly.

Repeat the process for the other legwarmer.

This pattern has been tested. :)

FREE PATTERN - Spike Stripe Beanie & Slouch

I am in love with my newest design, but I have had some issues getting all the sizes done. I wanted to get these posted though, so you can enjoy them too! So here are the patterns for the newborn, toddler, child, and adult sizes. :) When I get the others done I will add them here.

Spike Stripe Beanie & Slouch

Materials Needed:
3 colors of #4 worsted weight yarn
J hook or hook to obtain gauge
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
ST = Stitch
SLST = Slip Stitch
SC = Single crochet
HDC = Half-double crochet
C# = Color 1, Color 2, Color 3
R# = Round #

HDC spike = Yarn over, insert hook into space 2 rows earlier, yarn over, pull through ST, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Gauge: 11 HDC x 10 rows = 4x4 inches

Pattern:

Newborn -
Round 1: (C1) Magic circle. CH 1. HDC 5 in circle. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (5)
Round 2: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike in magic circle ring. *SC in next ST. HDC spike in ring.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (10)
Round 3: CH 1. HDC in same ST. 2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next ST. 2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (15)
Round 4: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R2). SC in next 2 STs. HDC spike (into 2nd SC of R2). *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into next SC of R2). SC in next 2 STs. HDC spike (into next SC of R2).* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (25)
Round 5: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (25)
Round 6: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R4). *SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (into every 3rd space of R4).* Repeat from * to * around. SC in last 2 STs. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (36)

Pattern continues in R5-6 repeats until R15.

Round 7: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (36)
Round 8: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R6). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R6), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 9: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (36)
Round 10: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R8). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R8), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 11: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (36)
Round 12: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R10). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R10), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 13: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (36)
Round 14: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R12). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R12), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 15: CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st SC. (36)
Round 16: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st SC. (36)
Round 17: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (36)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Toddler -
Round 1: (C1) Magic circle. CH 1. HDC 6 in circle. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (6)
Round 2: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike in magic circle ring. *SC in next ST. HDC spike in ring.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (12)
Round 3: CH 1. HDC in same ST. 2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next ST. 2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (18)
Round 4: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R2). SC in next 2 STs. HDC spike (into 2nd SC of R2). *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into next SC of R2). SC in next 2 STs. HDC spike (into next SC of R2).* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (30)
Round 5: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in next 3 STs. 2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 4 STs. 2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (36)
Round 6: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R4). SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (skip 2 SC of R4). *SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (skip 1 SC of R4). SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (skip 2 SC of R4).* Repeat from * to * around. SC in last 2 STs. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (48)
Round 7: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)
Round 8: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R6). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R6), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.

Pattern continues in R7-8 repeats until R21.

Round 9: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)

Round 10: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R8). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R8), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.

Round 11: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)
Round 12: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R10). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R10), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 13: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)
Round 14: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R12). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R12), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 15: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)
Round 16: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R14). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R14), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 17: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)
Round 18: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R16). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R16), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 19: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (48)
Round 20: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R18). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R18), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 21: CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st SC. (48)
Round 22: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st SC. (48)
Round 23: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (48)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Child/Adult -
Round 1: (C1) Magic circle. CH 1. HDC 7 in circle. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (7)
Round 2: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike in magic circle ring. *SC in next ST. HDC spike in ring.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (14)
Round 3: CH 1. HDC in same ST. 2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next ST. 2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (21)
Round 4: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R2). SC in next 2 STs. HDC spike (into 2nd SC of R2). *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into next SC of R2). SC in next 2 STs. HDC spike (into next SC of R2).* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (35)
Round 5: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in next 3 STs. 2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 4 STs. 2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (42)
Round 6: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R4). SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (skip 2 SC of R4). *SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (skip 1 SC of R4). SC in next 3 STs. HDC spike (skip 2 SC of R4).* Repeat from * to * around. SC in last 2 STs. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (56)

Round 7: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 8: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R6). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R6), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.

Pattern continues in R7-8 repeats until R15.

Round 9: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 10: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R8). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R8), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 11: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 12: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R10). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R10), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 13: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 14: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R12). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R12), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 15: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 16: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R14). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R14), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 17: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 18: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R16). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R16), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 19: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 20: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R18). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R18), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.
Round 21: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 22: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R20). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R20), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.

Child Stop Here and Go to R25

Round 23: CH 1. HDC in same ST. HDC in each ST around. Join w/ C1, SLST to 1st HDC. (56)
Round 24: (C1) CH 1. SC in same ST. HDC spike (into 1st SC of R22). Skip next ST. *SC in next ST. HDC spike (into every other space of R22), Skip next ST.* Repeat * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.

For a Slouch version, continue repeating R5-6, until slouchiness desired in reached.

Round 25: CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ C2, SLST to 1st SC. (56)
Round 26: (C2) CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ C3, SLST to 1st SC. (56)
Round 27: (C3) CH 1. SC in same ST. SC in each ST around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (56)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Testing opportunity - The first 2 people to test this pattern (in each size) and send me details will be sent any of my paid patterns of their choice. I need to see a completed photo as well as any errors noted in the pattern. I will make a note when opportunities have been taken.

Newborn - 1 available
Toddler - 2 available
Child/Adult - 2 available

FREE PATTERN - Football Applique

I was having problems finding a larger football applique, so I had to come up with my own. Thought you might be able to use it too. :)

Football Applique

Materials Needed:
H hook
WW yarn (brown & white)
Yarn needle

Finished Item size: 4.5" long x 3" high

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
ST = Stitch
SLST = Slip Stitch
SC = Single crochet
HDC = Half-Double crochet
HDC2tog = HDC decrease


Pattern:

Row 1:      CH 3. 2 HDC in 1st CH. (2)

Row 2:      CH 1, turn. 2 HDC in each ST. (4)

Row 3:      CH 1, turn. 2 HDC in 1st ST, HDC in next 2 ST, 2 HDC in last ST. (6)

Row 4:      CH 1, turn. 2 HDC in 1st ST, HDC in next 4 ST, 2 HDC in last ST. (8)

Row 5-8:   CH 1, turn. HDC in each ST across. (8)

Row 9:      CH 1, turn. HDC2tog in 1st ST, HDC in next 4 ST, HDC2tog in last ST. (6)

Row 10:    CH 1, turn. HDC2tog in 1st 2 STs, HDC in next 2 ST, HDC2tog in last 2 STs. (4)

Row 11:    CH 1, turn. HDC2tog across. (2)

Row 12:    CH 1, turn. HDC2tog. (1)

Round 1:  CH 1, do not turn. SC in each ST around, placing 3 SC in each end. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC.

Fasten off. If you are sewing onto another item, leave a long tail.


You are welcome to sell the finished items from this pattern. Please do not redistribute or sell the pattern. You are not required to link back to my blog, but it is definitely appreciated. :)

Designing more and more...

I have been away for a little bit now. I have been so busy and it has been difficult to find the time to make the post, so here's what's been happening:

1) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Inspired Cowls are a hit on Etsy! I have been crocheting my fingers away with making these cowls. I am so happy that I have gotten great reviews from the customers who have ordered them.

  

2) I have 2 new patterns in the works. 

The first is the Cross Bow Legwarmers. It is currently in testing right now and will be released next week as a free pattern! :) 

The second is a Spiked Beanie/Slouch. I have the adult and toddler size worked out. I am still trying to work out the rest of the sizes, but I have a feeling this one will also be a free pattern. I hope to get it into testing soon. :)

Hopefully everyone enjoys the new patterns when they are released! I am very excited for them and hope everyone else is as well. I still have a few more ideas to design yet.

I contemplated doing more with my Heartbeat line, but not many people have seemed interested in purchasing the patterns I have designed, so until I receive a few more purchases, I will not be continuing immediately with that design.

I will post when the new patterns are released. :)