Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Puff Stitch Round Doily Placemat Crochet Pattern




Hi everyone! πŸ™‚
I have been wanting to share my Puff Stitch Round Doily Placemat crochet pattern here on my blog for a while now. This pattern may not be for absolute beginners, it's more suitable for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with a variety of stitches. 
Feel free to scroll down for a free written pattern and a video tutorial.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! 😊







Written Pattern

Size: The doily measures approx. 35 cm (13,8'') in diameter.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Used:

  • DK weight - size 3 yarn. I used Drops Cotton Light (50% cotton, 50% polyester) yarn in color 40. 2 skeins - 70 grams; 147 meters approx. of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3.5mm (US size E4) crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in the ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

  • Abbreviations (US terms):

    st./sts - stitch / stitches
    sp./sps - space / spaces
    sk - skip
    sl st. - slip stitch
    ch - chain
    sc - single crochet
    hdc - half double crochet
    dc - double crochet

    puff - 4hdc together puff stitch - (Yarn over, insert your hook in indicated ch space, yarn over, pull the yarn through the ch space)* repeat 4 times.
    Now you should have 9 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all 9 loops.

    bpdc - back post double crochet - Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front to back around the post of the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.


    (  )* - repeat instructions between the brackets as directed.






    Instructions


    Start with ch5 and sl st. in first ch to form a ring. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) ring.

    Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 15dc in ring.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
    (16dc sts)

    Round 2: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2)
    (1dc in next st., ch2)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.
    (16dc sts, 16 ch2 sps.)

    Round 3: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), puff in same ch sp., ch3,
    (sk next st., puff in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. on top of first puff.
    (16 puffs, 16 ch3 sps.)


    Round 4: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 3dc in same ch3 sp.,
    (sk next st., 4dc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
    (64dc sts)

    Round 5: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2)
    (sk next st., 1dc in next st., ch2)* repeat 31 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.
    (32dc sts, 32 ch2 sps.)

    Round 6: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), puff in same ch sp., ch3,
    (sk next st., puff in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 31 times around.
    Join with a sl st. on top of first puff.
    (32 puffs, 32 ch3 sps.)

    Round 7: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same ch3 sp.,
    (sk next st., 3dc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 31 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
    (96dc sts)

    Round 8: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2)
    (sk next st., 1dc in next st., ch2)* repeat 47 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.
    (48dc sts, 48 ch2 sps.)

    Round 9: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), puff in same ch sp., ch3,
    (sk next st., puff in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 47 times around.
    Join with a sl st. on top of first puff.
    (48 puffs, 48 ch3 sps.)

    Round 10: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same ch3 sp.,
    (sk next st., 3dc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 47 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
    (144dc sts)

    Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 
    (ch4, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st.)* repeat 47 times around.
    Ch1, 1dc in first sc st. (counts as last ch4).
    (48sc sts, 48 ch4 sps.)

    Round 12: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch sp., sk next st., 8dc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp.,
    (ch4, sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 8dc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp.)* repeat 15 times around.
    Ch1, 1dc in first sc st. (counts as last ch4).

    Round 13: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch sp., sk next st., 1bpdc in next st., (ch2, 1bpdc in next st.)* repeat 7 times,
    (sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 1bpdc in next st., (ch2, 1bpdc in next st.)* repeat 7 times)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in first sc st.

    Round 14: ((sk next st., 2sc in next ch2 sp.)* repeat 7 times, sk next st., sl st. in next st.)* repeat 16 times around.
    Ch1, fasten off, weave in the ends. 



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    Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
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    Tuesday, 4 March 2025

    Round Crochet Doily - Free Written Pattern



    Hello Everyone!πŸ™‚

    I have an easy Round Doily crochet pattern for you today. It's made in only 15 rounds using sport weight mercerised 100% cotton yarn and a 3mm crochet hook. If you're looking for a nice gift idea, this doily might be the one to get your hands on. If you can crochet in the round and know how to work the basic crochet stitches, you are good to go.
    Feel free to scroll down for a free written pattern and a video tutorial.

    Hope you enjoy!
    Happy Crocheting! 😊








    Written Pattern

    Size:
    The doily measures approximately 37cm (14,6 inches) in diameter.

    Skill Level:
    Easy to Intermediate - advanced beginner

    Materials Used:

    • Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Madame Tricote Paris Camilla mercerised 100% cotton yarn. 125 meters (30 grams) of yarn needed for this pattern.
    • 3 mm crochet hook.
    • Scissors.
    • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.


    Abbreviations (US terms)
    st./sts - stitch / stitches
    sk - skip
    ch sp. - chain space
    ch - chain
    sl st. - slip stitch
    sc - single crochet
    dc - double crochet

    ch3picot β€“ ch3, insert your hook in third ch from the hook, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook. 

    (  )* - repeat instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.









    Instructions

    Start with a magic (adjustable) ring, or ch5 and sl st. in first ch to form a ring.

    Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 15dc in ring.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3 
    (16dc sts)

    Round 2: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1),
    (1dc in next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

    Round 3: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), 1dc in same st., ch1,
    (sk next ch1 sp., (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next st, ch1)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

    Round 4: sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), 1dc in same ch sp., ch1,
    (sk next st., sk next ch1 sp., sk next st., (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch1 sp., ch1)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch4

    Round 5: sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), 1dc in same ch sp., ch2,
    (sk next st., sk next ch1 sp., sk next st., (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch1 sp., ch2)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch4.


    Round 6: sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2), 1dc in same ch sp., ch3,
    (sk next st., sk next ch2 sp., sk next st., (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in next ch1 sp., ch3)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

    Round 7: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (1dc, ch2, 2dc) in same ch sp., ch3,
    (sk next st., sk next ch3 sp., sk next st., (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

    Round 8: sl st. in next st., sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (1dc, ch2, 2dc) in same ch sp., ch4,
    (sk next 2 sts, sk next ch3 sp., sk next 2 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 sp., ch4)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

    Round 9: sl st. in next st., sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (1dc, ch2, 2dc) in same ch sp., ch5,
    (sk next 2 sts, sk next ch4 sp., sk next 2 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 sp., ch5)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

    Round 10: sl st. in next st., sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (1dc, ch2, 2dc) in same ch sp., ch7,
    (sk next 2 sts, sk next ch5 sp., sk next 2 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 sp., ch7)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

    Round 11: sl st. in next st., sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same ch sp., ch5, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch7 sp., ch5,
    (sk next 2 sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch2 sp., ch5, skip next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch7 sp., ch5)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

    Round 12: sl st. in next st., sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch sp., ch5, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch5 sp., ch5, sk next st., 1sc in next ch5 sp.,
    (ch5, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch5, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch5 sp., ch5, sk next st., 1sc in next ch5 sp.)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with ch2 + 1dc in first sc st.

    Round 13: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same (ch2 + 1dc) sp. from previous round, ch5, sk next st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., sk next st., 9dc in next ch5 sp.,
    (sk next st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., ch5, sk next st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., sk next st., 9dc in next ch5 sp.)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in first sc st.

    Round 14: sl st. in next 3 chains of ch5, ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch5 sp., sk next st., 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch2, sk next st., (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next st., ch2, sk next st., 1dc in each of next 3 sts,
    (sk next st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., sk next st., 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch2, sk next st., (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next st., ch2, sk next st., 1dc in each of next 3 sts)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with sl st. in first sc st.

    Round 15: sl st. in next 2 sts, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., 1dc in next st., ch1, ch3picot, ch1, sk next ch1 sp., (1dc, ch1, ch3picot, ch1, 1dc) in next st., ch1, ch3picot, ch1, sk next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., 1dc in each of next 2 sts,
    (sk next 3 sts, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., 1dc in next st., ch1, ch3picot, ch1, sk next ch1 sp., (1dc, ch1, ch3picot, ch1, 1dc) in next st., ch1, ch3picot, ch1, sk next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., 1dc in each of next 2 sts)* repeat 15 times around.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
    Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.



    The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
    Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
    Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

    Thank you!





    Β©2025 KristinesCrochets 

    Tuesday, 19 November 2024

    Crochet Christmas Angel Applique Ornament - Easy Pattern




    Hello Everyone!❄️

    I've got a cute little Christmas Angel Applique Ornament crochet pattern for you today. It's worked in one piece using sport weight cotton yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook. There are so many ways you can use these little crochet angels - put on greeting cards or use them as gift tags, use them as decorations anywhere in your home, from Christmas trees to Christmas dinner tables.

    Below you will find a video tutorial for the bell as well as the written instructions.

    Hope you enjoy!
    Happy crocheting!😊









    Written pattern:

    Measurments:
    Height - 10 cm (4'') tall.
    Width - 11 cm (4,3'') at widest point.

    Skill Level: Easy - advanced beginner

    Materials used:

    • Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Alize Bahar mercerised 100% cotton yarn.
    • 3mm crochet hook.
    • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

    Abbreviations (US terms):

    st./sts - stitch / stitches
    sp./sps - space / spaces
    sl st. - slip stitch
    ch - chain
    sc - single crochet
    dc - double crochet
    trc - treble crochet

    ()* - repeat the instructions between the brackets as directed.




    Pattern notes:
    • Angel is worked in one piece starting with head.
    • The head is worked in round.
    • The body and wings are worked in rows.


    Instructions:

    HEAD:

    Start with magic (adjustable) ring, or you can ch5 and sl. st. in first ch to form a ring.

    Round 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), 15dc in ring.
    Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3. 
    (16 dc sts)





    WINGS AND BODY:

    Row 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc in same st., 3dc in each of next 2 sts. 
    (9 dc sts)

    Row 2: ch4 (counts as first trc), turn, 2trc in first st., 2trc in each of next 7 sts, 3trc in last st. 
    (20 trc sts)

    ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, sl st. in first st., sl st. in each of next 7 sts.
    (8 sl sts.)

    Row 3: ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in same st., 2dc in each of next 5 sts. 
    (12 dc sts)

    Row 4: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), turn, 1dc in first st., ch1,
    (1dc in next st., ch1)* repeat 10 times. (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in 3rd ch of ch3 from previous row. 
    (14 dc sts, 13 ch1 sps.)

    Row 5: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), turn, skip first st.,
    (skip next ch1, 1dc in next st., ch1)* repeat 12 times. 1dc in 3rd ch of ch4 from previous row. 
    (14 dc sts, 13 ch1 sps.)

    Row 6: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1sc in each st. and each ch1 sp. until ch4 left at the end of the row. 1sc in ch4 sp from previous row, 1sc in 3rd ch of that same ch4 from previous row. 
    (27 sc sts)

    Row 7: ch3, turn, skip first and next st., sl st. in next st., 
    (ch3, skip next st., sl st. in next st.)* repeat to the end of the row. 
    (13 ch3 sps., 13 sl. sts.)

    Fasten off, weave in the ends.




    Care :  Hand wash or machine wash (depends on the yarn you have used)
               Dry flat;
               Blocking and stiffening recommended.





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    Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
    Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

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    Friday, 9 August 2024

    Simple & Elegant Triangle Shawl - Free Crochet Pattern


    Hi Everyone!πŸ™‚

    Today I would like to introduce you to the Simple & Elaegant ShawlThis beautiful triangle shawl is worked from the top down, in back and forth rows. To make this item, you should be familiar with basic crochet stitches and terminology. All you need to start is your favourite fingering weight yarn and a     4 mm crohet hook.  

    If you prefer to learn by watching, I have a video tutorial below. Or scroll down to view the written pattern!

    Happy Crocheting! 😊






    Written Pattern

    Finished Size: Height - 74 cm (29''), Width - 164 cm (64,5'').
    You can adjust the size of the shawl by adding or subtracting pattern repeats.
    1 pattern repeat (Row 6 - 7). I worked a total of 55 rows.

    Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)

    Materials Used:

  • Fingering weight yarn (4 ply), size 1 - super fineI used 1 skein of McLana Bobbel Farbverlaufsgarn 4-fach yarn (200 grams / 750 meters) in color 8581
  • 4.0 mm (US size G/6) crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or a latch hook for weaving in ends.


  • Abbreviations (US terms):

    sk - skip
    sp/sps - space / spaces
    st./sts - stitch / stitches
    ch - chain
    sc - single crochet

    dc - double crochet

    (  )* β€“ repeat instructions between the brackets as directed.






    PATTERN NOTES:

    •  The shawl is worked from the top down, in back and forth rows.
    • Beginning (turning) ch3 counts as 1dc.
    • Pattern repeat : Row 6 – 7.



    Instructions


    Row 1: ch4, (2dc, ch1, 3dc) in 4th ch from hook.
    (6dc (including beginning ch3), 1 ch1 sp in center)


    Row 2:
    ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 1dc in first st., ch5, sk 2 sts., (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc) in center ch1 sp., ch5, sk 2 sts., 2dc in last st. (in 3rd ch of beginning ch3)
    (2 groups of 2dc, 2 ch5 sps, 1 group of (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc) in center)


    Row 3:
    ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 4dc in first st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., 5dc in first center ch2 sp., ch1, 5dc in next center ch2 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp., sk 1 st., 5dc in last st. (in 3rd ch of turning ch3)
    (4 groups of 5dc, 2sc, 1 ch1 sp in center)


    Row 4:
    ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 1dc in first st., ch5, sk 2 sts, 1sc, ch5, sk 3 sts., 1sc, ch5, sk 3 sts., (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc) in center ch1 sp, ch5, sk 3 sts., 1sc, ch5, sk 3 sts., 1sc, ch5, sk 2 sts., 2dc in last st. (in 3rd ch of turning ch3)
    (2 groups of 2dc, 6 ch5 sps., 4 sc, 1 group of (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc) in center)



    Row 5: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 4dc in first st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., 7dc in next ch5 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp., 5dc in first center ch2 sp., ch1, 5dc in next center ch2 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp., 7dc in next ch5 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp., sk 1 st., 5dc in last st. (in 3rd ch of turning ch3).
    (4 groups of 5dc, 4 sc, 2 groups of 7dc, 1 ch1 sp in center)






    Row 6: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 1dc in first st., ch5, sk 2 sts., 1sc, 
    (ch5, sk 3 sts., 1sc)* repeat until 3 sts. left to center ch1 sp., 
    ch5, sk 3 sts., (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc) in center ch1 sp., 
    (ch5, sk 3 sts., 1sc)* repeat until 3 sts. left to the end of the row,
    ch5, sk 2 sts., 2dc in last st. (in 3rd ch of turning ch3).
    (2 groups of 2dc, 10 ch5 sps., 8 sc, 1 group of (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc) in center)



    Row 7: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 4dc in first st., 1sc in next ch5 sp., 
    (7dc in next ch5 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp.)* repeat until center group of (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch2, 1dc),
    5dc in first center ch2 sp., ch1, 5dc in next center ch2 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp.,
    (7dc in next ch5 sp., 1sc in next ch5 sp.)* repeat until 2 sts. left to the end of the row,
    sk 1 st., 5dc in last st. (in 3rd ch of turning ch3).
    (4 groups of 5dc, 4 groups of 7dc, 6sc, 1 ch1 sp. in center)



    Repeat Rows 6 - 7 with increases in each row until you reach the desired length. I worked a total of 55 rows.

    Once you've finished, fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
    Block your shawl!



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    Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
    Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

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    Puff Stitch Round Doily Placemat Crochet Pattern

    Hi everyone! πŸ™‚ I have been wanting to share my   Puff Stitch Round Doily Placemat crochet   pattern here on my blog for a while now. This ...