Filet crochet bag - free pattern

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My first big project when I learnt to crochet was a filet crochet table cloth. It was very easy as you use only chains and double crochet stitches. Then I slowly progressed to more advanced stitches and techniques and filet crochet took a back seat. Lately I had been seeing a few filet crochet bags on Pinterest and I wanted one for me too. So I designed this very simple bag and I'm so much in love with this design that I'm considering making a pullover using this pattern. 

This pattern is written using standard American terms. 

Materials:

300 yards (275 meters) sport weight yarn

D/3.25 mm crochet hook

stitch markers

yarn hook

Stitches/Abbreviations Used

** - repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as instructed

[ ] - repeat stitches within parenthesis as a set as many times as instructed

Ch - chain

sl st - slip stitch

sc - single crochet (UK - double crochet)

dc - double crochet (UK - treble)

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Instruction

Note: Work up to round 8 in continuous rounds without joining at the end of each round. Place a marker at the beginning of a round moving it up as you progress

Round 1: Ch 43, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch (place 1st marker here) and sc in rest of the chs across except the last (place 2nd marker at the sc worked in the ch before the last) 3 sc in the last ch, sc in next ch on the other side (place 3rd marker here), sc in next 39 ch on the other side (place 4th marker in the last sc made), 2 sc in next space (86 sts)

You will have 40 sts from the 1st marker to the 2nd marker, 3 sts between the 2nd and 3rd markers, 40 sts from the 3rd to 4th marker and 3 sc between the 4th and 1st marker 

Round 2: 2 sc in the next st (place a marker at the 1st st to mark the beginning of round), sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc from marker to marker, 2 sc in next 2 sc (92 sts)

Round 3: 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next sc, sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 3 times, sc in each sc from marker to marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 2 times (98 sts)

Round 4: 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 3 times, sc in each sc from marker to marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 2 times (104 sts)

Round 5: 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times, sc in each sc from marker to marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 2 times (110 sts)

Round 6: 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 4 sc, sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] 3 times, sc in each sc from marker to marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] 2 times (116 sts)

Round 7: 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc] 3 times, sc in each sc from marker to marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc] 2 times (122 sts)

Round 8: 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc in each sc from 1st to 2nd marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc] 3 times, sc in each sc from marker to marker, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc] 2 times (128 sts)

You can remove the markers, you don't need them anymore

Round 9: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st (128 sts)

Round 10: Ch 1, **dc in 3 sts, ch 1, repeat [skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1] 2 times** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join the last ch with a sl st to the 1st dc at the beginning of round.

Round 11: Ch 1, **dc in 3 sts, ch 1, repeat [skip next ch-1 space, dc in next st, ch 1] 2 times** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join the last ch with a sl st to the 1st dc at the beginning of round.

Round 12: Repeat round 11.

Round 13: Ch 1, dc in each dc and dc in each ch-1 space around. Join with a sl st to the 1st dc at the beginning of round. (128 sts)

Repeat round 10 to 13 six more times.

Next round: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join.

Last round: Sl st in each st around. Fasten off yarn.

Handles (make 2)

Ch 94, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across working 3 sc in the last ch, sc in each ch across on the other side, 2 sc in the last space. Sl st in the 1st sc and fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all the loose ends. Sew the handles to the bag.

Stitch pattern for beanies, blankets and scarves

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I have a new stitch pattern tutorial available in my YouTube channel. It's an easy 2 row repeat pattern and can be stitched using a single color or multiple colors. Use any yarn and a suitable hook

You can watch the video here

Make chains in multiples of 3 + 1

puff st - 4 dc worked together in same space. (yarn over hook, insert hook and pull yarn) 4 times, yarn over and pull yarn through 8 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops

Row 1: dc in the 6th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in the 4th ch (forms and X with a ch-sp between), **skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, dc in the 1st skipped ch**  Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, puff st in the next ch-1 space between X, **ch 1, puff st in next ch-1 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in last st. Turn. 

Row 3: Ch 3, **dc in the space after puff st, ch 1, dc in the space before puff st** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in last st. Turn. 

Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Crochet cluster V stitch pattern - video tutorial

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Hi, the cluster V stitch pattern is my latest video tutorial. I'm in love with this stitch. It's so easy and looks so beautiful. I really want to make something using this pattern but I haven't decided what, may be a blanket in multiple colors. It would be fun to make. 

To make this stitch, make chains in multiples of 3 + 1.

Row 1: (cluster, ch 1, cluster) in the 5th ch from hook (the skipped chains will count as a dc and ch 1), **skip 2 ch, (cluster, ch 1, cluster) in next ch** Repeat from ** to ** across until you have 2 ch left, skip next ch, dc in last ch. Turn.

If you are using a new color, pull the new color through the loop of the last st before turning. Tighten the loop and start working using the new color. Cut off the previous color.

Row 2: Ch 3, (cluster, ch 1, cluster) in each ch-1 space across, dc in last st. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you reach your desired height.   

The cluster stitch here is worked slightly differently. 

Cluster - (Yarn over, insert hook into chain and pull yarn) 3 times, yarn over and pull through 6 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops 

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How to crochet the Tunisian knit stitch - video tutorial

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 In my latest video I teach you how to crochet the Tunisian knit stitch. It's a basic Tunisian crochet stitch. To learn this technique it's enough if you know how to crochet basic stitches. I also show you how to make this sling bag using the Tunisian knit stitch.

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I used medium worsted weight yarn and a 6 mm Tunisian crochet hook. The bag measures approximately 17 cm high and 15 cm wide without the straps. 

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Crochet doily - free pattern

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Materials:

Sport weight cotton yarn - small ball

2.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Size

17 cm in diameter

Abbreviations/stitches used

ch - chain

[ ] - repeat instructions within parenthesis as many times as directed

sl st - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

tr4tog - treble crochet worked together in 4 consecutive stitches (tr decrease)

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Instruction

Ch 8, join the last ch with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 16 dc into ring. Join the last dc with a sl st to the 1st dc.

Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), dc in next st, ch 2, repeat [dc in next st, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, ch 2, repeat [2 dc in next st, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.

Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, repeat [2 dc in next 2 dc, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.

Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, repeat [dc in 4 dc, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.

Round 6: Ch 3, tr3tog (counts as tr4tog), ch 4, sc in next ch-2 space, repeat [ch 7, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook (picot), tr4tog, ch 4, sc in next ch-2 space] until the last ch-2 space, ch 7, make a picot. Join with a sl st to the top of tr3tog at the beginning of round. Cut off yarn. Weave in the ends and block the doily.

Crochet stitch pattern

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Hi, how are you all? I have an interesting stitch pattern for you. It's my current favourite and I'm itching to create something using it but since my hands are full right now I'll have to shelve it. So I hope  you make something out of it and I would love to see what it is. 

Use any yarn and a suitable hook. For the sample pattern shown here I used light worsted weight/DK weight yarn and a G/4 mm crochet hook. You will need 2 colors for working this stitch. It looks gorgeous if you use a variegated yarn as the main color.

Let's begin!

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Using the main color (A), make chains in multiples of 6 + 4

Row 1: Skip 3 ch, 2 dc in the 4th ch (called half shell) (the skipped 3 ch will count as the 1st st), skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch, **5 dc in next ch (called shell), skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch** Repeat from ** to ** across, 3 dc in the last ch (half shell). Pull the complementing color (B) through the loop and tighten it. Cut off color A.

Row 2: Using color B, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, dc in the 1st dc of next shell, ch 1, dc in the last dc of the previous half shell, ch 1, **sc in the 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1, dc in the 1st dc of next shell (forms X), ch 1, dc in the last dc of previous shell, ch 1** Repeat from ** to ** across, sc in the last st. Join color A and turn.

Row 3: Using color A, ch 1, sc in sc, **shell in the ch-1 space of X, sc in next sc** Repeat from ** to ** across. Join color B. Turn.

Row 4: Using color B, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 1, sc in the 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1, **dc in the 1st dc of next shell, ch 1, dc in the last dc of previous shell, ch 1, sc in the 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1** Repeat from ** to ** across, 2 dc in last st. Join color A and turn.

Row 5: Using color A, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, sc in next sc, **shell in the ch-1 space of next X, sc in next sc** Repeat from ** to ** across, 3 dc in last st. Join color B and turn.

Row 6: Using color B,  ch 1, sc in same st, **ch 1, dc in the space after sc one row below, ch 1, dc in the space before sc one row below, ch 1, sc in the 3rd dc of next shell**  Repeat from ** to ** across finishing with sc in the last st.

Repeat rows 3 to 6.

Tunisian crochet simple stitch cowl - free pattern

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Learn how to crochet a Tunisian simple stitch cowl using my video tutorial for absolute beginners. I used about 120-125 grams of light worsted weight/DK weight variegated yarn and a 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook. You can say Tunisian crochet is a combination of both crochet and knitting techniques. The stitches are worked as you work crochet stitches using a hook similar to a crochet hook except for the length but the loop of each stitch is held on the hook as in knitting and completed later as you make a return pass. Here you are working only one side. There is no turning over. A forward pass is made moving from right to left and a return pass is made from left to right where the stitches made during the forward pass are completed. The cowl that I made measures about 30 cm wide and 22 cm high and fits snuggly around the neck. The length and width is adjustable. 

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