Crafty Elements

Baseball coasters...what can I say?  I got tired of my boyfriend using paper towels as coasters... Note: The pattern is worked in a continuous round.  I crochet the coasters and free-handed the lacing.   **As always, I wrote this pattern.  Please don't sell it or the final product.** Materials - G hook - Stitch Marker - White Cotton Worsted Weight- not sure of the brand because it was in my stash and incredibly old - Red embroidery thread (aka floss) Abbreviations : ch- Chain sc- single crochet st- stitch R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in first st. R2:  2 sc in each st. R3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st.  Repeat until end of row. R4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 st.  Repeat until end of row. R5: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 st.  Repeat until end of row. R6: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 st.  Repeat until end of row. R7: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 st.  Repeat until end of row. R8: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 st.  Repeat until end of row.  Fasten off and tuck in end. Use embroidery th

Hello everyone....it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I’m still here!  I recently decided to create a shawl.  After trying 2 patterns, I created my own, and here is the result:   The pictures are not the best, but I think you get the point.  It can either be worn as a shawl or as a scarf.   I noted the yarn I used below, although I'm not sure if I'd recommend it.  It tended to split and got extremely tangled during one of my frogging, even though I used a ball winder.  So here is the pattern:  Note: The pattern is worked from the bottom up and you will increase on both sides as you go.  This is a very simple pattern, that you can add borders, fringe, attach appliqués, and use up all those random yarns you have lying around. **As always, I wrote this pattern.  Please don't sell it or the final product.** Materials - H hook - 2 skeins Soft and Shiny by Loops & Threads (Worsted Weight) Abreviations: ch- Chain hdc- half double crochet

Well, it finally happened.  After years of debating, and 4 crochet patterns later, I made a skirt.  I've started crocheting a skirt multiple times, but was never satisfied with the outcome.  It was too boxy, not girly enough, not lacy enough, etc. etc.  So I created my own pattern. This pattern is not for the faint of heart, and this is the first time I've tried to make a pattern that fits everyone (written pattern is for size 8).  So I've either succeeded or failed miserably.  But this is an untested pattern, so proceed at your own risk 😊 **As always, I wrote this pattern, so please don't sell the pattern or the final product. Materials: - I hook - Worsted Weight Yarn Abbreviations: - Fsc- foundation single crochet - Sh- shell - Ch- chain - Dc- double crochet - St- stitch - Sp- space - Sl- slip - Tr- treble crochet  Special stitches: shell (sh)-  5 dc in st Pattern: R1: fsc muliple of 9 and join. R2: dc in eac

I've been recently frustrated with my crochet and needed an quick, easy pattern to get rid of some of my stash.  So I found a pair of leg warmers... Great!  Except my gauge was totally off because I almost always refuse to check it since it takes so much time and bothers me since i have to pull extra out of my skein....long story short....I ended up creating my own pattern.  Note: These are meant to be more fitted, and you may have to adjust the size. **This pattern is for personal use only, and it took me several hours to create.  Please do not sell this pattern or the final product.  Thanks! These leg warmers are a little tapered at the bottom because I wanted to make sure they didn't just come off or make their way under my heel.  The pattern is worked in rounds and my calves are about 14".  Ch 3 and Ch 2 count as a dc or hdc, EXCEPT for the last round. Yarn: WW- I used Red Heart Hooks: H & I Abbreviations: - st- stitch - ch- chain - dc- double crochet

Looking for a quick project that I could make for my old coworkers since I now have a new job...but what to make??  I searched high and low and decided a cup cozy would be the best option since everyone drinks coffee or tea.  I scoured the internet for a pattern and found a really cute wavy pattern so I bought all the supplies.... After looking at the pattern again, I found out that it cost almost as much money AS a cup of coffee/tea!  I'm too frugal and I've been at this too long to pay for a pattern. And created my own cup cozy pattern: Using worsted weight and G hook.  You will need a button as well. Ch 39 1. Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch.  *Dc2tog 2x.  dc in next 3 ch.  2 dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc*.  Repeat until the end.  2 dc in last dc. Turn 2. 3 Ch.  Dc in first 4 st.  Dc2tog 2x.  dc in next 3 ch.  2 dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc*.  Repeat until the end.  2 dc in last dc. Turn Repeat row 2 until desired width (I did 4 rows). Do not f

I'm always posting patterns and projects...well, this project is a total FAIL!!  Behold the granny triangle: Innocent enough, this granny square has been the bane of my existence.  The idea of a triangular granny square was so novel, I wanted to create a vibrant blanket.....over a year and a half ago.  With all the colors I wanted to add, as well as different types of yarn, which was a rookie mistake.  It started to bubble up in the middle and wouldn't lay flat: Through this process I've learned several things:   1. Don't use different weights of yarns together--which I should have already known. 2. Two triangles with equal sides do NOT make a square--again I should have known this. 3. It takes a lot of work to put together multiple colors so they look good together. 4. I absolutely hate piecing blankets together. 5. The triangular granny pattern is no longer novel and we are no longer friends. I ended up taking it apart and using the yellow