At this time, summer is over in my part of the world, but hey, I live in a country where people go to the beach at anytime of the year. Well, at least, I do.

So a summer top is a must project no matter the season.

This bandeau in lemon yellow would make you want to go to the beach often.

As a way of giving thanks, do consider buying me a cup of coffee when you download this free pattern in PDF format.

Dani Bandeau Crochet Pattern

Finished size: 28” in length and 8” in width

Materials used:

Lightweight cotton yarn in yellow

4mm hook

3/8 black foldover elastic (1.5 yards)

sewing needle

black sewing thread

scissors

Stitches used:

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

picot- chain 3, slip stitch on the first chain

Notes:

The size of this pattern is large. If you want to make a smaller size, chain less in multiples of 2 plus 1. To adjust the length, add or lessen more rows.

The length of the foldover elastic would also depend on your finished piece.

If you are not familiar with working on the 3rd loop of the hdc, check out this tutorial:

https://stitchesnscraps.com/tutorial-3rd-loop-hdc/

The pattern

Ch 45

ROW 1 – Sc on second chain and on each chain across, ch 1 turn (44 st)

ROW 2 – 3ch (counts as 1st and 2-chain sp) sk next 2stitches, hdc 38  across , ch2, sk 2st, hdc on last stitch, ch1 turn (44 st)

ROW 3 – Ch1, sc on first st, 2sc on chain sp, sc on 3^rd loop of each hdc, , 2sc on chain sp, sc on the first chain of starting chain, ch 1 turn (44 st)

ROW 4 – hdc on each st across, ch1 turn (44 st)

ROW 5 – sc on 3^rd loop of the next 43 stitches, sc on the last stitch, ch 1 turn (44 st)

Repeat rows 2-5 until the piece is 28” in length (or the length you need for your body size. I ended with row 73)

ROW 74 –sc in each st across

Do not fasten off.

Chain 141, sl st on the second chain and in each chain across.

PICOT EDGING

*(Sc on each of the next 2 rows; work 1sc, picot, sc in the space); skip next row, repeat * ending with – sk next row, sc on last row.

Chain 141, sl st on the second chain and in each chain across

Working down the side, (sc 10, ch5, sc on next st) repeat * 3 more times

Work on the bottom edging

Sc on the first row, *( work 1sc, picot, sc in the space , skip next row, Sc on each of the next 2 rows;); repeat * ending with 1sc, picot, sc in the space , skip next row, sc on last row

Working on the side; *( chain 5, sc on the next 11 st) repeat 3 more times.

Fasten off. Weave in end.

Sew ruched effect in the middle part of the piece.

Measure and cut the foldover elastic for the top and bottom part of the piece.

Weave foldover elastic on the spaces on the top and bottom edges.

With black thread, sew the ends of the elastic.

Weave straps as shown in the picture or you can be creative and weave as you see fit.

Happy stitching!

When my son gifted me with a deck of Clow cards, I thought they would need a guardian. I chose this form because it’s cute.

As a way of saying thanks, do consider buying me a cup of coffee when you download this free pattern.

Here’s the pattern

Materials:

Small amount of black yarn

Small amount of white yarn

Black and white sewing thread

3.75mm hook

8mm safety eyes

White hard felt cloth

White soft felt cloth

Sewing needle

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Craft scissors

Notes:

Each part is worked in continuous round so use the stitch marker to mark the start of each round.

Use the main color for all parts except the inner ear and the pompom tail.

This toy is not intended for young children.

Stitches used:

MC – magic circle

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

inc – 2sc in the stitch

st – stitch

dec – 2sc together

FO – fasten off

HEAD

RD1- 6sc in magic ring

RD 2- Inc in each sc (12st)

RD 3- *Sc, inc ; repeat * around (18st)

RD 4- *Sc2, inc; repeat * around (24st)

RD 5- *Sc 3 inc; repeat * around (30st)

RD 6- *Sc 4, inc; repeat * around (36st)

RD 7- *Sc 5, inc; repeat * around (42st)

RD 8 -*Sc 6,  inc ; repeat * around (48 st)

RD 9-17-  sc in each sc  (48 st)

YOU MAY PUT THE SAFETY EYES AT THIS POINT BETWEEN ROUNDS 9 AND 10,  ABOUT 9 STITCHES PART

RD 18- * sc 6 , dec; repeat * around  (42 st)

Rd 19 -* sc 5,dec; repeat * around (36 st)

RD 20-*  sc 4 dec ; repeat * around (30 st)

STUFF AS YOU GO

RD 21 – *Sc 3, dec ; repeat * around (24 st)

RD 22 – *Sc 2, dec ; repeat * around (18st)

RD 23 – *Sc, dec ; repeat * around (12)

RD 22- dec six times (6 st)

FO with long tail

Use a tapestry needle to sew the hole shut.

Ear (make 2)

RD1: 6 sc into ring (6 sts)

RD 2: inc in each sc (12 sts)

RD 3: sc 1, inc; repeat around (18 sts)

RD 4: *sc 2, inc; repeat * around (24 sts)

RD 5-8: sc in each sc around (24 st)

FO leaving a long tail for sewing

Inner ear (Make 2)

With light yellow, chain 2

RD 1: 3 sc in the second chain from hook, ch 1, turn (3 sts)

RD 2: inc in each sc, ch 1, turn (6 sts)

RD 3: 1 sc, inc; repeat across, ch 1, turn (9 sts)

RD 4: 2 sc, inc; repeat across, ch 1, turn (12 sts)

RD 5: 3 sc, inc; repeat across, ch 1, turn (15 sts)

FO leaving a long tail for sewing

Sew these on the ears.

BODY

RD 1 – 6SC IN MC (6st)

RD 2 – 2sc in each sc (12 st)

RD 3 – *Sc, inc ; repeat * around (18 st)

RD 4 – *Sc 2, inc ; repeat * around (24 st)

RD 5 – *Sc3, inc ; repeat * around (30 st)

RD 6 – 9 – Sc in each sc (30 st)

RD 10 -*Sc 3 dec ; repeat * around (24 st)

RD 11 – Sc  in each sc (24 st)

RD 12 – *Sc 2 dec ; repeat * around (18 st)

RD 13 -15 – Sc in each sc (18 st)

FO leave a long tail for sewing

Stuff with fiberfill

Arm (make 2)

RD 1 – 6SC IN MC (6 st)

RD 2 – sc 2, inc (2times) (8st)

RD 3-10 sc in each sc around (8st)

FO leaving a long tail for sewing

Stuff with fiberfill about ¾ full

Add more rows if you think the arm is too short. Whatever works for you.

Leg (make 2 )

Chain 5

RD 1 – sc in second chain from hook and in the next 3 chains; continue on the other side of the chain, sc in each chain ( 8sc)

RD 2 – inc in each sc ( 16 st)

RD 3 – 5 sc in each sc around

RD 6 – sc in next 4 st; dec (4x) sc in last 4sc ( 12 st)

RD 7 – sc in next 4 st; dec (2x) sc in last 4sc ( 10 st)

RD 8 – 11 – sc in each sc around (10st)

FO leaving a long tail for sewing

Stuff the leg about ¾ full

TAIL

With white yarn, make a pompom. Search for pompom tutorials online if you are not familiar with making one.

With main color, chain 15 (add more chains if you want a longer tail)

attach the pompom

slip stitch in each of the chain

FO leave a tail for sewing

Using the pictures as a reference, embroider the nose and mouth.

Sew the different parts using the tapestry needle.

WINGS

It was a freehand drawing and you may have to gauge the size that is appropriate for your doll.

Trace and cut 2 sets on hard and soft felt cloth.

Sew one hard and one soft felt wing together with white sewing thread. Do this for the second wing.

Embroider the wing detail with black sewing thread. 

Sew to the back of the doll.

This turtle was my first amigurumi pattern. I wrote it three years ago. It was not tested because it was intended for personal use only.

As a way of saying thanks, do consider buying me a cup of coffee when you download this free pattern.

Mini Turtle Amigurumi Free Pattern

This is not intended as a toy for small children.

Finished size: 3″ tall and 5″ from head to tail

Notes:

Each part in done in continuous round.

Use stitch markers to mark each round.

What you will need:

• Combed Cotton in Lawn Green (color 1 )
• Combed Cotton in Peanut (color 2 )
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle/ yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Fiberfill
• 8mm safety eyes

Stitches:

MC – magic circle

inc – 2sc in indicated sc

sc inv dec- single crochet invisible decrease

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

BODY

Rd 1 – with color 1 MC, sc 6 ( 6 )

Rd 2 – 2 sc in each sc ( 12 )

Rd 3 – *1 sc, inc; repeat *around ( 18 )

Rd 4 – *2 sc, inc; repeat * around ( 24 )

Rd 5 – *3 sc, inc; repeat* around ( 30 )

Rd 6 – sc around ( 30 )

Rd 7 – *4 sc, inc ; repeat *around( 36 )

Rd 8 – sc around (36 )

Rd 9 –* 5 sc, inc; repeat *around ( 42 )

Rd 10 – sc around ( 42 )

Rd 11 – *6 sc, inc; repeat *around ( 48 )

Rd 12 – *7 sc, inc; repeat * around ( 54 )

Rd 13 – working on front loop only, sc around ( 54 ) FO

Rd 14 – with color 2, working on back loop of round 13, sc around ( 54 )

Rd 15 – *7 sc, sc inv dec; repeat *around ( 48)

Rd 16 – *6 sc, sc inv dec; repeat *around ( 42 )

Rd 17 –* 5 sc, sc inv dec; repeat *around ( 36 )

Rd 18 – *4 sc, sc inv dec; repeat * around ( 30 )

Rd 19 – *3 sc, sc inv dec; repeat * around ( 24 )

Stuff at this point

Rd 20 – *2 sc, sc inv dec; repeat *around ( 18 )

Rd 21 – *1 sc, sc inv dec; repeat *around ( 12 )

FO leaving a long tail. Use the yarn needle to weave through the stitches and pull to close.

LEG (make 4 )

Rd 1  – with color 2 MC 6 sc ( 6 )

Rd 2 –  2sc in each sc ( 12 )

Rd 3 – *1 sc, inc; repeat * around (18 )

Rd 4 – back loop only, 1 sc in each sc (18 )

Rd 5 – *1 sc, sc inv dec; repeat * around ( 12 )

Rd 6 – 1 sc in each sc ( 12 ) 

FO leaving a long tail for sewing

Stuff leg.

HEAD

Rd 1 – with color 2 MC , 8  sc ( 8 )

Rd 2 – 2 sc in each sc ( 16 )

Rd 3 – *1 sc, inc; repeat *around ( 24 )

Rd 4 – 6  sc in each sc ( 24 )

Rd 7 – *1 sc, inv dec; repeat * around ( 16 )

Rd 8 – sc around ( 16 )

Rd 9 – 1 sc, dec ( 5x ) sc on last sc ( 11)

Fasten safety eyes on the 5^th round with 7 or 8 stitches in between

Stuff and shape head

FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

TAIL

Ch 5, sl st on the s2nd chain from hook, sc on the next ch, hdc on next ch, dc on last ch, sc on same (last) ch.

FINISHING

Using the photos as a guide, sew on the head, legs and tail with the yarn needle. Weave in ends with your smaller hook.

Happy stitching!

I came up with this coffee cup applique for the bag project that has been brewing in my mind.

How about a hot cup?

I love this coffee cup applique! You can sew it on a coffee themed bag, an apron, a blanket or just about anything you can think of! Use a heavy weight yarn and a bigger hook to make coffee cup coasters.

As a way of saying thanks, do consider buying me a cup of coffee when you download this free pattern.

Here’s the free pattern

COFFEE CUP APPLIQUE

Level: easy

Materials:

Lightweight cotton yarn in color of choice

4mm hook

craft scissors

Abbreviations

ch – chain

sc- single crochet

inc- 2 sc in stitch

dec – sc 2 together

sl st – slip stitch

Pattern

CHAIN 9 ,

ROW 1 sc on the second ch across (8sc)

ROW 2 Inc, sc6, inc,  ch1, turn (10 sc)

ROW 3 Inc, sc8, inc, ch 1, turn ( 12sc)

ROW 4 Inc, sc10 , inc, ch 1, turn ( 14sc)

ROW 5 Sc across (14SC)

ROW 6 Inc , sc12, inc (16sc)

ROW 7 Sc across (16sc)

ROW 8 Inc, sc14, inc  (18sc)

ROW 9- 12 Sc across ( 18 sc)

ROW 13 dec ,sc14, dec (16 sc)

Sl st down one side, 2 sl st on the corner, continue sl st along the bottom, 2 sl st on the corner and sl st up the other side leaving three rows unworked.

CUP HANDLE ch 15 , sl st on the 4^th row from the bottom of the cup, ch 1, turn.

20 sc in the chain. Sl st the rest of the unworked rows up the side of the cup, continue sl st on top of the cup. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

This pattern has never been tested so let me know your thoughts.

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