Katie's Crochet Goodies and Crafts

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Free Owl Hat Crochet Pattern - Sleeping & Awake

I have another easy free crochet pattern for you! It's a free newborn owl hat pattern - this one is PERFECT for beginners. The owl hat can be made with as a sleeping owl hat, or an awake owl hat. I just finished writing this one up and I fell in love with it all over again! If you like this, please share & pin! :) You can download the PDF below. Photos by My Lil Britches Photography.

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{FREE PDF PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE}

By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com

*See copyright notice & terms of use at bottom of post*

Size: Newborn

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook

Finished Measurements: About 5” Height (crown to brim), 5 ¾” Wide

Materials:

H crochet Hook (5.00MM)

65 Yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Tapestry Needle

Abbreviation Guide:

St = Stitch

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

Ch = Chain

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rounds, each round is joined with a slip stitch.

Instructions:

HAT

With Tan:

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to make a ring

RD 1: Ch 2, 13 dc into ring

RD 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around

RD 3-5: Ch 2, dc in the same st, 1 in next st, 2 in next st repeat around

With Pink:

RD 6-9: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around

Finish off & weave in ends.

EYES – *Awake*

With Black:

RD 1: Ch 2, hdc 6 into 2^nd ch from hook, sl st to beginning

With White:

RD 2: Ch 2, dc 2 in each hdc around.
RD 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, finish off & Weave in ends. Attach to hat.

EYES – *Sleeping*

With White:

RD 1: Ch 2, hdc 6 into 2^nd ch from hook, sl st to beginning

RD 2: Ch 2, dc 2 in each hdc around.
RD 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, finish off & Weave in ends. Attach to hat.

I attach the plain white eyes before adding the eyelash detail, but it’s up to you.

Use Tapestry needle to make the eyelid/eyelash pattern as shown in the picture above.

NOSE

With Orange:

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to make a ring

6 sc into the ring, sl st to first sc, finish off and weave in ends. Attach to hat after eyes have been attached.

Copyright: Patterns and Photos on this blog ©Katie Bekhazi, 2014. If you’d like to share, please share the link, but do not copy & paste, repost, or reprint the written pattern itself. You are welcome to print or download a copy from the PDF for personal use only. You can sell items made from this pattern, but please link to the pattern in your online listings and use your own photos to advertise your work. Do not claim or sell pattern as your own.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Free Chevron Crochet Pattern Roundup

Do you love Chevron as much as I do? I'll tell you it's one of my favorite things. That's why I am here to bring you a free chevron pattern roundup today! If you have a cute one you'd like to add to this list, leave it in the comments!

This free chevron lace wrap pattern has some gorgeous detail stitching! Thank you Moogly.

Check out this adorable free blanket pattern from The Stitchin' Mommy

Here's my free chevron bible cover pattern, perfect statement for Sunday Mornings.

Here's another adorable free blanket pattern from The Stitchin' Mommy!

This free clutch pattern from Fiber Flux will have you packing your goodies with fashion!!

Make sure you check out this wonderful free chevron bag from Moogly!

How stylish is this free chevron cowl pattern by Cre8tion Crochet!?

This adorable free chevron lace shrug pattern from Glamour-4-You is perfect year round!

I am so in love with this Chevron blanket by Moogly!

This free car seat blanket pattern is so adorable! You can find it at String with Style!

Check out this awesome free semi-slouch hat pattern by Cre8tion Crochet! It comes in multiple sizes!

Here's another free chevron pattern from String with Style!

Look at this adorable free crochet chevron bandana bib pattern from Look at What I Made!

This free retro tank top pattern can be made in a few different sizes for girls. Free pattern by Kim Guzman.

Rock this bangle style chevron chevron cuff, free pattern from Moogly.

Check out my tutorial on the Chevron Stitch, includes video and photo tutorials. You can see the post on how I added straight edges to chevron here, includes video and photo tutorials.

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DIY Butcher Block Countertops

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Have you ever wondered how to make your own butcher block countertops? DIY countertops are very popular right now, and perfect for kitchen remodels (the case for the photos shared in this post)

I almost jumped with joy when I saw the photos of this amazing Walnut countertop in my news feed on Facebook. Jason isn't an installer but is now thinking of doing it on the side after doing lots of the remodel work on his home himself. If we didn't already have granite in our kitchen, I can guarantee you this would be my next home project! Maybe in the next house :) hehe.

Anywho, Jason gave me permission to share with you the transformation and I am SO excited about it. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I will ask him :)

Jason used Walnut Wood Slats which you can see are laid down long ways and flat ways, hope that makes sense! haha. Make sure all the pieces are equal in width.

Don't forget the wood clamps! :)

Glue pieces together and secure with the clamps (I would guess keeping them clamped for a day or two would be best)

You can see it really coming together at this point, and it just needs some finishing touches!

Make sure the edges are equal, and get to sanding everything down! You can see how smooth the wood is in the picture above (before it had been sealed)

How amazing is it looking now!?! You can see that the upper left hand edge has been sanded down to an angle, and the rest of the edges are square. You could sand down and cut around the edges to give rounded corners if you are into that look!

Jason said he sealed this with the Bacca sealer for the gold seal system. I looked and couldn't find this on Amazon, but here is a picture he sent me of the product! That should help you find it :)

Look at the amazing finish on the countertop? Can you believe he isn't a professional?! It looks awesome!! Thanks for letting me share, Jason!

How beautiful are these countertops?! If you like this post, make sure you check out my Home Improvement Directory here!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Free Crochet Pattern: Bible Cover or Case

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How adorable is this free chevron crochet bible cover pattern? I designed the chevron stitching to fit the needs of this project, and I also designed a crochet stitch to create a straight edge for the chevron design. This is perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas, Teacher gifts, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, or just because! :) Enjoy and share this link or pin this post if you like it! You could always make it in some manly colors for Father's Day also!

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{FREE PDF PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE}

By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com
*See copyright notice & terms of use at bottom of post*

Size: Made to fit {this specific bible}

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook (Not using chevron stitch)

Finished Measurements: Flat 23 x 8 ¾ inches (after adding straight edge

Materials:

H (5mm) crochet hook

200 yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Abbreviation Guide:

HDC = Half Double Crochet

SDC = Standing Double Crochet byMooglyblog.com<---Click to see post

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

Ch = Chain

St = Stitch

DC3Tog = Double Crochet 3 Together <---Click to see post
Chevron Stitch <--- Click to see post

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rows, turning your work after each row.

Note: You need to work your color chunks in sets of 2 rows (or even #) in order to avoid unattractive stitching showing on the right side.

*I highly suggest watching my YouTube videos on the chevron stitch & making the straight edge before completing this project* www.youtube.com/user/katiescrochetgoodies

Instructions:

With Teal

RD 1: Ch 76, dc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st

*dc3tog, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc in next, dc in next 2 sts* Repeat to end.

NOTE: After your last dc decrease (dc3og) you will just do one dc in each stitch until you reach the end- Meaning you will need to skip and substitute your last increase stitch (3dc) with just one dc so that the end stays straight.

Rd 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same st, dc in the next 6 sts

*dc3tog in the next, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc n next st, dc in next 2* Repeat to end. You should have one st left at end, dc in that st.

With Grey

RD 3: Turn, attach new color and ch 3, OR attach next color with SDC (tutorial seen on Mooglyblog.com), dc in same st, dc in next st, dc3tog, dc in next st, Repeat info between *’s for RD 1.

RD 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, repeat info between *’s for RD 2

With Rose

RD 5: Repeat RD 3

RD 6: Repeat RD 4

With Ivory

RD 7: Repeat RD 3

RD 8: Repeat RD 4

With Teal

RD 9: Repeat RD 3

RD 10: Repeat RD 4

With Grey

RD 11: Repeat RD 3

RD 12: Repeat RD 4

With Rose

RD 13: Repeat RD 3

RD 14: Repeat RD 4

Add Straight edging to the chevron stitch {View Post Here}

Once you have finished this you will lay the piece flat and make sure the right side is showing and wrap around where you want the cover to go. Make sure the inside flaps are even for the front and back covers.

Then you will stitch together using a slip stitch as shown in the picture below. Do this on all 4 ends.

How to add straight edges to chevron

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Did you make something using my Chevron Stitch Tutorial and want the edges to be straight? Straight edges with chevron makes any item look more professional and polished. That's why I created this tutorial and pattern technique to show you how to add straight edges to your chevron stitching.

Check out the post on {My Chevron Stitch Here}

Use this stitch to make the {Free Chevron Bible Cover}

Materials:
H Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn

Abbreviation Guide:

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

Note: I created this stitch, if you use it in a pattern you create, please link back to this post and do not use my photo or recreate using my idea. Thank you!

Starting at the top of row 1, attach with color of choice hdc in same st,

*hdc next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc next 2 sts, dc in next st* Repeat to end and on the opposite side. (I recommend watching my YouTube Video on this)

Chevron Crochet Stitch Tutorial

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Have you been wanting to learn how to make a beautiful chevron crochet stitch? I created a gorgeous one as I designed my free crochet bible case pattern. Once you understand the stitch you could make it double or triple that length and make it into a blanket, or whatever you decide to do!

Materials:

Crochet Hook (H hook used here)
Worsted Weight Yarn

Abbreviation Guide:

DC = Double Crochet

DC3Tog = Double Crochet 3 Together

How to dc3tog:

1. Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch

2. Yarn over Pull through (3 loops on hook)

3. Insert hook into next st yarn over and pull through (4 loops on hook)

4. Insert hook into next st yarn over and pull through (5 loops on hook)

5. Yarn over and pull through 4 loops (2 loops left on hook)

6. Yarn over and pull through 2 remaining loops.

The Chevron Stitch

Here is the pattern you will be repeating to get the chevron look. I created this so if you use it in a pattern you create, please link back to this post and do not use my photo or recreate using my idea. Thank you!

Note: Be sure all of the stitches line up and you are working your dc increase (3dc) into the middle stitch of the previous round increase.

*dc3tog, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc in next st, dc in next 2* Repeat to end.

See my post on {Adding Straight Edges to Chevron Here}

Use this stitch to make the {Free Chevron Bible Cover}