Crochet Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat - Free Pattern

Hello everyone!😉

Today I have the Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat crochet pattern to share with you. It is made in only 16 rounds using sport weight (size 2) yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook. All you need to start is a crochet hook and some yarn or thread in the color of your choice.

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

Hope you enjoy!

Happy crocheting! 😊

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using these links - at no extra cost to you.

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Size: The doily measures approx. 35 cm (13.8 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)

Materials Used:

Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Nako Fiore 25% linen, 35% cotton, 40% bamboo viscose yarn. 55 grams (165 meters approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.

3mm crochet hook.

Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):

sk - skip

sp./sps. - space / spaces

st./sts - stitch / stitches
ch - chain
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

trc - treble crochet

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

Instructions:

Note that the doily might curl up at some points of making it. Don't worry, it will flatten back down when further rounds are done!

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

Round 1: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), 

(1dc, ch1)* repeat 11 times in ring.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

(12dc sts; 12 ch1 sps.)

Round 2: sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same ch1 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 2dc in next ch1 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(24dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 3: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(36dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 4: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(48dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 5: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(60dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 6: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(72dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 7: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(84dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 8: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(96dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 9: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(108dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 10: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,

(sk next st., 1dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(120dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)

Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st.,

1sc in each st, 2sc in each ch2 sp. around.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of the round.

(144sc sts)

Round 12: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., sk next 2 sts, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next st.,

(sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st., sk next 2 sts, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next st.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of round.

Round 13: ch6 (counts as 1dc + ch3), 1dc in same st., ch3, sk next 3 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch3,

(sk next 3 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st., ch3, sk next 3 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch3)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch6.

Round 14: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (3dc, ch1, 4dc) in same ch3 sp., sk next st., 1sc in next ch3 sp., ch3, sk next st., 1sc in next ch3 sp.,

(sk next st., (4dc, ch1, 4dc) in next ch3 sp., sk next st.,1sc in next ch3 sp., ch3, sk next st., 1sc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 15: sl st. in next 3 sts, sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch1 sp., ch3, sk next 5 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next ch3 sp., ch3,

(sk next 5 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch3, sk next 5 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next ch3 sp., ch3)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of round.

Round 16: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., sk next ch3, sk next st., 10trc in next ch3 sp.,

(sk next st., sk next ch3, 1sc in next st., sk next ch3, sk next st., 10trc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of round, ch1.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Other Crochet Doily Patterns You Might Enjoy:

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• Simple Doily   
  

• Delicate Lace Doily 
  
  
  
• Summer Haze Doily 
  

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!

©2024 KristinesCrochets

Crochet Textured Bucket Bag - Free Pattern

Hello Everyone! 😉

Today I am here to share the Textured Bucket Bag crochet pattern with you. It's worked from the bottom up, in joined rounds. The handle strap is made as separate piece and attached to the bag after it's completed.

I used Worsted / Aran weight (#4) cord type yarn ( thickness - 3 mm) and a 4,5 mm (G/7) crochet hook.

You will find the written pattern and a video tutorial below.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! 😊

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using these links - at no extra cost to you.

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Finished Size: Height: 27 cm (10,6''); Width at widest point: 33 cm (13''); Depth: 23,5 cm (9,3''); Strap length: 130 cm (51,2'').

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Used:

• Worsted - Aran weight cord type yarn, size 4 - medium. I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton - (250 grams / 225 meters) - 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester; Thickness of cord - 3 mm.                                     2 skeins (approx 387 meters) needed for this pattern.
• 4,5 mm (7) crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches

ch - chain

sl st. - slip stitch

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

fpdc - front post double crochet - Yarn over, insert the hook from front to back to front 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 the number of times indicated.

Instructions:

BASE

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

Round 1: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 12dc in ring.

Join with a sl st. in first dc.   

(12dc sts)

Round 2: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 2dc in same st., 2dc in each st. around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(24dc sts)

Round 3: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc in same st., 2dc in next st., 

(1dc in next st., 2dc in next st.)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(36dc sts)

Round 4: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc in same st., 1dc into next st., 2dc in next st.,

(1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st.)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(48dc sts)

Round 5: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc in same st., 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st.,

(1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st.)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(60dc sts)

Round 6: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc in same st., 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st.,

(1dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st.)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(72dc sts)

Round 7: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc in same st., 1dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next st.,

(1dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st.)* repaet 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(84dc sts)

Round 8: ch2 (doesn't count as st.), 1dc in same st., 1dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st.,

(1dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in next st.)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first dc st.   

(96dc sts)

Do not fasten off!

BODY

Round 9: ch2 (counts as 1hdc), 1hdc in same st., ch2, 2hdc in next st., skip next st., 1dc in each of next 2 sts,

(skip next st., 2hdc in next st., ch2, 2hdc in next st., skip next st., 1dc in each of next 2 sts)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 2nd ch of beginning ch2.

(16 groups of [2hdc, ch2, 2hdc]; 32 dc sts)

Round 10: sl st. in next st., sl st. in next ch2 space, ch2 (counts as 1hdc), 

(1hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in same ch2 space, skip 2 sts, 1fpdc in each of next 2 sts,

(skip 2 sts, (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in next ch2 space, skip 2 sts, 1fpdc in each of next 2 sts)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 2nd ch of beginning ch2.

(16 groups of [2hdc, ch2, 2hdc]; 32 fpdc sts)

Round 11 - 28: repeat Round 10.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

HANDLE STRAP

Make a foundation chain approx 130 cm long.

Row 1: 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1hdc in each ch across.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing (approx 20 cm (7 - 8'')).

Attach the strap.

The bag strap will be inserted through the ch2 gaps (spaces) of Round 27!

1. Insert the strap into one of the ch2 gaps from the outside of the bag to the inside.
2. Skip next ch2 gap, insert the strap from the inside to the outside through next ch2 gap.
3. Insert the strap from the outside of the bag to the inside through next ch2 gap.
4. Skip next ch2 gap, insert the strap from the inside to the outside through next ch2 gap.
5. Skip next 2 ch2 gaps, insert the strap from the outside to the inside through the 3rd ch2 gap.
6. Skip next ch2 gap, insert the strap from the inside to the outside through next ch2 gap.
7. Insert the strap from the outside of the bag to the inside through next ch2 gap.
8. Skip next ch2 gap, insert the strap from the inside to the outside through next ch2 gap.

Sew the both ends of the strap together, fasten off.

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• Everyday Tote Bag  
  
  
  
• Classic Tote Shoulder Bag  
  

• Tote Net Bag 
  

• Arcade Market / Beach Bag 
  

• Lacy Tote Bag

• Elegant Market Tote Bag 
  
  
  

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!

©2024 KristinesCrochets

Crochet Tote Market Bag - Easy Pattern

Hello Everyone! 😉

Today I would like to share the Market Tote Bag crochet pattern with you. It's worked from the bottom up.The handle straps are crocheted directly onto the body so the bag is one piece with no extra seaming.

This pattern is written for those with basic crochet knowledge.To make this bag, you should be familiar with basic crochet stitches and terminology. You should also know how to crochet in the round.

I used DK weight (size 3 - light) YarnArt Macrame cord type polyester yarn and a 3,5 mm (E4) crochet hook.

You will find the written pattern and a video tutorial below.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! 😊

Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using these links - at no extra cost to you.

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Finished Size: Height without handle straps: 33cm (13'');

Width: 33 cm (13'');

Depth: 7 cm (2,8'');

Handle strap length: 32 cm (12,6'')

Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)

Gauge: 18 stitches = 10 cm (4'') in double crochet

Materials Used:

• DK weight cord type polyester yarn, size 3 - light. I used YarnArt Macrame - (90 grams / 130 meters) - 100% Polyester. 3 skeins (approx 245 grams, 355 meters) needed for this pattern. You can also use 2 mm crochet (macrame) cord. 
• 3,5 mm  (E4) crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle or latch hook for weaving in ends.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches

sp./sps - space / spaces

ch - chain

sl st. - slip stitch

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

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

Instructions:

BASE

Foundation chain: ch52 (multiples of 4)

Round 1: 3dc in 3rd ch st. from hook, 1dc in each of next 48 ch sts, 6dc in last ch st., 1dc in each of next 48 ch sts along the other side of the foundation chain,

3dc in last ch st.

Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.

(108 dc sts)

Round 2: ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), 2dc in same st., 2dc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 48 sts, 2dc in each of next 6 sts, 1dc in each of next 48 sts, 2dc in each of remaining 3 sts.

Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.

(120 dc sts)

Round 3: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1hdc in same st., 1hdc in each st. around.

Join the round with a sl st. in first hdc st.

(120 hdc sts)

BASE

Round 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 1dc in next st., ch2,

(skip 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, ch2)* repeat 29 times around.

Join the round with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(30 2dc sts, 30 ch2 sps)

Round 5: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1hdc in each st., 2hdc in each ch2 sp. around.

Join the round with a sl st. in first hdc st.

(120 hdc sts)

Round 6 - 31: repeat Round 4 & 5!

Round 32: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 1dc in next st., (ch2, skip 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 2 sts)* repeat 3 times,

ch50, skip 26 sts,

1dc in each of next 2 sts, (ch2, skip 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 2 sts)* repeat 8 times,

ch50, skip 26 sts,

(1dc in each of next 2 sts, ch2, skip 2 sts)* repeat 5 times.

Join the round with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(18 2dc sts, 16 ch2 sps, 2 ch50)

Round 33: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1hdc in each st., 2hdc in each ch2 sp., 1hdc in each ch st. of ch50.

Join the round with a sl st. in first hdc st.

(168 hdc sts)

Round 34: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1hdc in same st., 1hdc in each st. around.

Join the round with a sl st. in first hdc st.

(168 hdc sts)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Other Crochet Bag Patterns You Might Enjoy:

• Everyday Tote Bag  
  
  
  
• Classic Tote Shoulder Bag  
  

• Tote Net Bag 
  

• Arcade Market / Beach Bag 
  

• Lacy Tote Bag

• Elegant Market Tote Bag 
  
• Boho Tote Bag
• 
• The Lilac Tote Shoulder Bag 

  

  
  

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!

©2024 KristinesCrochets