FREE PATTERN - Summer Sunhat

My daughter is in love with her sunhat that her aunt bought her. I've had a lot of cotton yarn sitting around, so I decided to try a sunhat. :) Well, she loves it. So now I'm offering the pattern to you for free! Yay for more free patterns!

This hat fits my 3 year old. Message me if you need help adjusting the size.

What you need:

• Cotton yarn
• J hook

Abbreviations:

• ST = Stitch
• SLST = Slip Stitch
• CH = Chain
• SC = Single crochet
• HDC = Half-double crochet
• DC = Double crochet
• TR = Triple crochet
• Vst = V-stitch = (DC, CH 1, DC) in one ST

Pattern:

Round 1:     Magic circle (or CH 3, SLST to join in 1st CH), CH 1. HDC 8 in circle. SLST to join in 1st HDC. (8)

Round 2:     CH 1. SC in 1st ST. Vst in next ST. *SC in next ST. Vst in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (4 SC, 4 Vst)

Round 3:     CH 4 (counts as DC and CH 1). DC in same ST. CH 1. Skip DC. SC in CH-1 space. CH 1. Skip DC. *Vst in SC. CH 1. Skip DC. SC in CH-1 space. CH 1. Skip DC.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 3rd CH of beginning CH. (24)

Round 4:     SLST to CH-1 space. CH 4 (counts as DC and CH 1). DC in same space. Vst in each CH-1 space around. Join w/ SLST to 3rd CH of beginning CH. (36)

Round 5:     SLST to CH-1 space. CH 1. *SC in CH-1 space. Skip DC. Vst between DCs. Skip DC.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (48)

Round 6:     CH 4 (counts as DC and CH 1). DC in same ST. CH 1. Skip DC. SC in CH-1 space. CH 1. Skip DC. *Vst in next SC. Ch 1. Skip DC. SC in CH-1 space. CH 1. Skip DC.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 3rd CH of beginning CH. (72)

Round 7:     SLST to CH-1 space. CH 1. *SC in CH-1 space. CH 1. Skip DC. Vst in SC. CH 1. Skip DC.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (72)

Rounds 8 - 16:     Repeat rounds 6 & 7, ending with round 6.

Round 17:     CH 1. SC in front loop only of each ST around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (72)

Round 18:     CH 1. HDC in same ST and next 2 STs.  2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 3 STs.  2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st HDC. (90)

Round 19:     CH 1. HDC in same ST and next 3 STs.  2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 4 STs.  2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st HDC. (108)

Round 20:     CH 1. HDC in same ST and next 4 STs.  2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 5 STs.  2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st HDC. (126)

Round 21:     CH 1. HDC in same ST and next 5 STs.  2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 6 STs.  2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st HDC. (144)

Round 22:     CH 1. HDC in same ST and next 6 STs.  2 HDC in next ST. *HDC in next 7 STs.  2 HDC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st HDC. (162)

Round 23:     CH 1. SC in same ST and next 7 STs.  2 SC in next ST. *SC in next 8 STs.  2 SC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. (180)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

I also made up the flower pattern which you can find HERE.

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FREE PATTERN - Rose Flower

After making my daughter a sunhat, she requested a flower on the hat. So I played around and created this beauty! It's hard to see with the white. I'll make up another one soon.

    

What you need:

• Small amount of worsted weight yarn
• I hook

Abbreviations:

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

Pattern:

30 Foundationless Single Crochet  or CH 31, SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across.

CH 1, turn.

HDC 4 in 1st ST. *SLST in next ST. HDC 5 in next ST.* Repeat from * to * once more. (2 small petals)

*SLST in next ST. DC 5 in next ST.* Repeat from * to * 4 more times. (5 medium petals)

*SLST in next ST. TR 5 in next ST.* Repeat from * to * 6 more times. (7 large petals)

SLST in last ST. Fasten off.  Leave a long tail to sew flower together.

Roll the flower up and around starting with the small petals in the middle of flower. Secure the flower together by weaving the long tail through the base of the flower. Fasten off.

FREE PATTERN - Customize your Flip-flops

Customize your Flip-Flops

I've had this pair of flip-flops laying around for probably 4 years. They have only been worn once because the straps are so uncomfortable. Then I had a total light bulb moment... why don't I crochet around the straps to make them more comfortable? Duh!

So I grabbed some light blue worsted weight yarn and an H hook.

Step 1: Knot the yarn around the strap. 

Step 2: Put the hook through the loop. Yarn over and pull up a loop.

Step 3: Single crochet (SC) around the strap.

                *Place hook under the strap. Yarn over, pull yarn to the front of strap. 

                  Yarn over, pull through.

                Repeat to tightly fill the strap. I did 40 SC. 

Step 4: SC2tog on each side of the strap.

                *Place hook under right side of strap, yarn over, and pull up a loop. 

                  Place hook under left side of strap, yarn over, and pull up a loop.

                  Yarn over and pull through all loops.

  

Step 5: Single crochet (SC) around the strap.

                *Place hook under the strap. Yarn over, pull yarn to the front of strap. 

                  Yarn over, pull through.

                Repeat to tightly fill the strap. I did 40 SC. Fasten off.

Step 6: Place hook through 2 loops in the front of the sandal. Pull a slip knot through. Turn.

Step 7:  Single crochet (SC) around the strap.

                *Place hook under the strap. Yarn over, pull yarn to the front of strap. 

                  Yarn over, pull through.

                Repeat to tightly fill the strap. I did 10 SC. Fasten off.

To add even more accenting, I wanted to have a flower. So for this you'll either want to sew the flower directly on or use a button to fasten it on with. I chose to do the button.

You can view the flower pattern HERE.

The final product is so comfortable and I don't know why I didn't think of this before. I have poison right now, so I won't dread you with those photos. I'll update with a real photo when I'm healed up. :)

FREE PATTERN - 6 Petal Flower

6 Petal Flower

Round 1:     Magic circle (or CH 3, SLST to join), CH 1, 6 HDC in circle. SLST to join.

Round 2:     *CH 3, SLST in next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. The last SLST will go into the 1st ST.

Round 3:     [SLST, SC, HDC, DC, TR, DC, HDC, SC, SLST] in each CH-3 space. SLST into 1st ST. Fasten off.

Free Pattern Recap - 15+ Crochet Patterns for Easter

Yes, it's that time of year already! Easter is right around the corner!

From left to right by rows:

1) Easy Easter Bunny by Janette Williams

2) Easter Egg Coaster by Whiskers and Wool Blog

3) Ugly Bunny Pincushion by Craftster

4) Spring Basket/Easter Basket by Petals to Picots

5) Crochet Lamb by Repeat Crafter Me

6) Eggy - The Cute Chick by Ami Amour

7) Easy Easter Basket by A Crocheted Simplicity

8) Easter Marshmallow Bunnies by Doni S.

9) Emma Bunny Rabbit from Adorable Amigurumi

10) Quick Easter Bunny Applique by Pearl Hegedus

11) Crocheted Easter Eggs by Petals to Picots

13) Chicken Eggs by Sidrun's blog

14) Crochet Bunny Hat by Repeat Crafter Me

15) Easter Bunny Basket by Kardiomuffelchen

16) BB Bunnies by AmigurumiBB

17) Bunny Jar Cozy by Doni S.

And there you have it... some of my favorite Easter patterns. Go show these designers some love and have a go at their pattern.

I promised I'd make my daughter a new "bunny" every year: 1st year was #3, 2nd year was #1, and this year will probably be #9.

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NEW PATTERN - In and Out Newsboy

The time has arrived!!! The In and Out Newsboy pattern has been released!! :)

You are get the pattern at any of these links:

Ravelry                                      Craftsy                                                       Etsy

Completed using the basic pattern.

Completed with changes to color scheme. To do this, you need to pull through the final time before the cable with the cable color. It is a lot of changing colors, but it's worth it in the end!

Here are some of my awesome tester photos:

Emico Creations

Gray Kitty Boutique

Leslie Mansfield

Nats Niche

Vicki Messner

Yarntastic Creations

Now go on... get yourself the pattern!! ;)

PATTERN SALE - Valentine's Day

If you are on the east coast, you know as well as I do, we are getting nailed with some snow. The snow is just stopping but will pick back up in the next hour or so with snow and sleet. We already have about a foot or more. So... let's start the Valentine's Day sale!! :)

40% off all pattern purchases on Ravelry

Visit my Ravelry shop:
http://www.ravelry.com/stores/cherishable-creations

Use code "vday2014" to receive the discount! 

As an added bonus, visit my Facebook page and share the pinned post. If I receive 20 public shares, I will give anyone who makes a purchase on Ravelry by the end of day 2/14 (ET) my new pattern upon release FREE.

https://www.facebook.com/CherishableCreations/posts/721058451271950?stream_ref=1

Have you seen the new pattern?

"In and Out Newsboy" ... and beanie :)

Testing results are due from testers on Sunday, so I'm hoping to release on Monday!! :) I will create a new post later with all my testers photos! I am so excited for this pattern! And I hope I get to give it away to lots of hookers for free!!

Free Pattern Recap - 15+ Crochet Hearts

Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away! Add that special touch to a project by adding a heart or making something special to celebrate the holiday! But hearts aren't just good for Valentine's Day, they are great for any time of the year!

From left to right, by rows:

1) Classy Crochet Heart Earflap Hat by Classy Crochet

2) Hollow Bobble Heart Square by Open Inside blog

3) Magic Hearts by B.hooked Crochet 

4) Full Heart Bobble Square by Open Inside blog

5) Crochet Heart Garland by Sarah Anderson Designs

6) Sachets of Love by Pattern Paradise

7) Heart Hat - Newborn to Adult Sizes by Charmed by Ewe

8) Tiny Crocheted Hearts by Maker Crate 

9) Granny Sweet Heart by Yarn Pumpkin Designs 

10) Valentine Heart Coaster by Red Heart N.A.

11) Danish Heart by alipiper

12) Pop Heart by MyGurumi 

13) Love Hearts by PlanetJune 

14) Rosy Heart by Mia's Heartful Hands

15) Circle of Love Afghan by moogly 

16) From the Heart Bunting by Felted Button 

  

There's a lot of variety in the types of hearts provided. Hopefully there is at least one here that you will find useful in your next project. I know I'm loving moogly's blanket pattern!

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