Granny Poncho sweater
Infant to size 1
H/ 5mm Hook
300 – 500 yards of 8ply yarn I used Ice Yarns magic light
Gauge is 6 stitch x 2 rows = 1 Inch
Abbreviations used
Chain = ch
Slip Stitch = Sl st
Foundation Single crochet = Fsc
Double crochet = Dc
Repeat instruction in *to* however many times instructed
Instruction’s in (-) are worked into the same stitch
Repeat Times = X
Special Stitches
How to do a foundation single crochet
Step 1: Ch 2
Step 2: Insert your hook into the first chain stitch.
Step 3: Yarn over and pull through one loop
Step 4: Yarn over and pull through one loop again
Yarn over and pull through both loops to make a single crochet
Rnd 1: Fsc 78 join with a slip stitch making sure not to twist
Note: if you do not want to use a FSC ch 78 then sc in each ch
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st join with a slst
Rnd 3: Ch 3(counts as 1dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, chain 1 into same st (back increase), *sk 2, 3 dc, ch 1 into next* rep from * to * until you have a total of 12 groups of 3 dc, sk 2 sts into next (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) (Front increase), *sk 2, (3 dc, ch 1) into next* rep from * to * slst into top of chain 3 to join.
Rnd 4 – 13: Slip stitch over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) into the same space, into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the front corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the back corner, slst to join
Arms
Rnd 14: Sl st over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) all into the same stitch (back corner), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, Sk 7 ch 1 spaces, *3 dc, ch 1* into next rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in same stitch (front corner) *3 dc, ch 1* rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, Sk 7 ch 1 spaces, *3 dc, ch 1* into next, rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, slst to join.
Rnd 15- 22: Sl st over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) into the same space, into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the front corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the back corner, slst to join
Add tassels and you are done 🙂
Tassels
I cut 6 strands 7 inches in length, take the pieces of yarn folded in half, hook them with the crochet hook and pull them through the chain 1 space. Take the ends of the pieces of yarn and push them through the loop made by folding the two pieces in half. You can also hook the free ends with the crochet hook and pull them through the loop you just made. Rep around
Toddler size age 1-3 years
I / 5.5mm hook
8ply yarn
Gauge is 5 stitches and 2 rows = 1 Inch
Rnd 1: Fsc 84 join with a slip stitch making sure not to twist
Note: if you do not want to use a FSC ch 84 then sc in each ch
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st join with a slst
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1 into same st (back increase), *sk 2, 3 dc, ch 1 into next* rep from * to * until you have a total of 14 groups of 3 dc, sk 2 sts into next (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) (Front increase), *sk 2, (3 dc, ch 1) into next* rep from * to * slst into top of ch 3 to join.
Rnd 4 – 16: Slip stitch over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) into the same space, into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the front corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the back corner, slst to join
Arms
Rnd 17: Slst over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) all into the same stitch (back corner), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, Sk 10 ch 1 spaces, *3 dc, ch 1* into next rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in same stitch (front corner) *3 dc, ch 1* rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, Sk 10 ch 1 spaces, *3 dc, ch 1* into next, rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, slst to join.
Rnd 18 – 26: Slst over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) into the same space, into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the front corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the back corner, slst to join
Add tassels and you are done 🙂
Tassels
I cut 6 strands 7 inches in length, take the pieces of yarn folded in half, hook them with the crochet hook and pull them through the chain 1 space Take the ends of the pieces of yarn and push them through the loop made by folding the two pieces in half. You can also hook the free ends with the crochet hook and pull them through the loop you just made. Rep around
Toddler size age 4-5
I / 5.5mm hook
DK/8ply yarn
Gauge is 5 stitches and 2 rows = 1 Inch
Rnd 1: Fsc 92 join with a slip stitch making sure not to twist
Note: if you do not want to use a FSC ch 92 then sc in each ch
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st join with a slst
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1 into same st (back increase), *sk 2, 3 dc, ch 1 into next* rep from * to * until you have a total of 14 groups of 3 dc, sk 2 sts into next (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) (Front increase), *sk 2, (3 dc, ch 1) into next* rep from * to * slst into top of ch 3 to join.
Rnd 4 – 16: Slst over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) into the same space, into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the front corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the back corner, slst to join
Arms
Rnd 17: Slst over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) all into the same stitch (back corner), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, Sk 13 ch 1 spaces, *3 dc, ch 1* into next rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in same stitch (front corner) *3 dc, ch 1* rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, Sk 13 ch 1 spaces, *3 dc ch 1* into next, rep 7X for a total of 8 3 dc clusters, sl st to join.
Rnd 18 – 27: Slst over to the ch 2 space, (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) into the same space, into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the front corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), into next ch 1 space *3 dc, ch 1* rep until you get to the back corner, slst to join
Add tassels and you are done 🙂
Tassels
I cut 6 strands 7 inches in length, take the pieces of yarn folded in half, hook them with the crochet hook and pull them through the chain 1 space Take the ends of the pieces of yarn and push them through the loop made by folding the two pieces in half. You can also hook the free ends with the crochet hook and pull them through the loop you just made. Rep around
Toy baby carrier
All three of my boys loved to carry teddy’s around so here is a free pattern i used to make it.
Go check out the creative modifications others have done with this pattern on Ravelry
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What I used
Less than half a ball of Dk/8Ply
6mm hook
Needle to sew in ends
Scissors
Stitches used
Chain = Ch
Double crochet = Dc
Body
Row 1: Chain 35 or (FDC 32 and skip row 2) ch1 turn
Row 2: dc in 3 chain from hook and every chain across chain 1 turn (32 dc)
Row 3 – 17: dc into same sts as chain 1, 1dc in each stitch chain 1 turn
Straps
Row 18- 38 1 dc into same sts as chain 1 1dc into next 5 chain 1 turn finish off (6dc)
Join yarn on other side repeat rows 18-38 finish off
Fold over top end and whip stitch across to create a fold attach buttons on the fold and you are done
Patch-work skirt
US Stitches/Terminology
Ch = Chain
Single crochet = Sc
MR = Magic ring
Dc = Double Crochet
Sp = Space
Sk = Skip a stitch
Rep = Repeat
Gap = the space between to stitch groups
sts / st = Stitch /es
You will need
F/5-3.75mm hook for a small UK size 8/10
H/8-5.00 mm hook for the medium UK size 12/14
As long as the shapes measure either a 4” for small or 4.5” for medium you can use any yarn of your choice just continue doing rounds until you have this size
I used 4 X 50 gram balls of different colours of cotton / acrylic mix
2 X 50 gram balls for your main colour
I have used yellow, blue, green, peach and tan for the main colour
Scissors
Needle for sewing in ends
Gauge
With a 3.75 hook a square will measure 4” across, the triangle on the short side will also be 4”
With a 5mm hook the Square will measure 4.5” across, Triangle is 4.5” on the short side
Notes: This pattern consist of 18 X 4” round granny squares 12 X 4” granny triangles with the last round in your main colour. You will then SC them together.
Let’s start
How to make a granny square
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring or chain 4 and join with a sl st
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 3, 3 dc into ring rep for a total of 4 3dc clusters, join with a slst
Change Colour
Rnd 3: Join yarn into the corner, Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc all in the same space, into next ch 3 space do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), rep in next two ch3 spaces, join with a slst,
Change colour
Rnd 4: Join yarn into the corner, Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc all in the same space, *working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc, into ch 3 space do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) * rep from *to* join with a slst
Change colour
Rnd 5: Join yarn into the corner, Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc all in the same space, *working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc, into the next space put 3 dc, into ch 3 space do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) * rep from *to* join with a slst
Change to main colour
Rnd 6: Join yarn into the corner, Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc all in the same space, *working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc, into the next space put 3 dc, into the next space put 3 dc, into ch3 space do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) * rep from *to* join with a slst finish off and sew in ends. Only 17 more to go
How to make a granny triangle
Row 1: Make a magic ring or chain 4 and join with a sl st
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1dc) 3dc, ch1, 4dc into ring, pull ring closed DO NOT JOIN
Change colour
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc) turn, working into the space between the 1st and 2nd dc put 3 dc, working into ch 1 space (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), working into the space between the 3rd and 4th dc put 4 dc.
Change colour
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc) turn, working into the space between the 1st and 2nd dc put 3 dc, working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc, into the ch 3 space do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc, working into the space between the 3rd and 4th dc put 4 dc.
Change colour
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc) turn, working into the space between the 1st and 2nd dc put 3 dc, *working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc* rep from *to* X2, into the ch 3 space do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), *working into the space between the next two 3 dc clusters put 3 dc* rep from *to* 2X, working into the space between the 3rd and 4th dc put 4 dc. Finish off
Edging for the triangle using main colour
Join yarn into the space between the 3rd and 4th dc of the last cluster Ch 3 (counts as dc) do not turn, in same space do (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) working into the side of the dc on row 5 put 3 dc, into the side of the dc on row 4 put 3 dc, into the magic ring put 3 dc, into the side of row 3 put 3 dc, into the side of row 4 put 3 dc, in the side of row 5 put (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), working into every space put 3 dc, into the ch 3 spaces do (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) finish of weave in ends and make 11 more
Assembly
Holding a square and the short side of a triangle together with wrong side facing each other line up the stitches and SC through the back loop of the square and front loop of the triangle
Continue sc them together
Ok Now is a great time to try it on and see if it fits
let’s do the waist-band if you need to make this a little smaller you can either do some sc decreases on Rnd’s 3-6 on the waist-band or add a cord so it can be tied
Join yarn in any gap between two 3 dc clusters,
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc) 2 dc in same space, 3 dc in to each gap around join with a slst
Note: if you would like a thicker band repeat Rnd 1
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1dc ch1), *sk 1 st, dc, ch 1 in next* rep from *to* join with a slst
Rnd 3-6: Ch 1, sc in each st join with a slst
Bottom edging
Join yarn in any gap between two clusters
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc) 2 dc in same st, *3 dc in each gap till you reach a join (see pic below) into the corner of the square put 5 tr* rep from *to* join with a slst
Long Tail Chain Cord
With a H/8-5mm hook 2 meters of DK yarn will make a 1meter long cord
If you need a yarn tail to add beads use two strands of yarn using the second strand as your tail
If you do not need a tail use one strand folded in half
Start with a slip knot
Step 1: Wrap tail yarn around hook from front to back, two loops on hook
Step 2: With working yarn over and pull through both loops one loop on hook
Repeat until you get the desired length
Let’s talk Butterflies because who doesn’t love them?!
I am sure a lot of you have seen the beautiful butterfly stitch butterfly prayer shawl by njSharon AND DebiAdams on Ravelry
This beautiful shawl inspired me to create the Poncho below using the butterfly stitch, The Child’s size pattern is available to download on Ravelry, Continue scrolling for the Free Adult XL size
Then a Star blanket
I was on a roll now and also made cute Cardigan
Butterfly Poncho Adult L size poncho pattern
You will need
5.5mm hook
8ply / DK yarn
Needle for sewing in ends
Scissors
US Terms used
Chain = Ch
Single crochet = SC
Double crochet = Dc
Slip stitch = Slst
Treble crochet – Tr
Instructions in (-) are worked into the same stitch
Instructions in *to* are repeated
Gauge 7 dc across x 3 dc high = 1 ½ inch
Ok let’s begin
Rnd 1: Ch 112 Join with a slst making sure not to twist your ch
Rnd 2: ch 1, dc in same st as ch 1, dc in the next 54, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next, dc in next 55, (2 dc, ch 2, dc) into the very 1st st
Rnd 3: Ch 1, dc in same st as ch 1, *ch 7, sk 7 (place st marker in 4th skd st), 7 dc*, Rep from *to* till you reach the centre point, into centre point put (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) *7 dc, ch 7, sk 7* (place st marker in 4th skipped st), rep from *to* dc in last st before back point, into back point (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), join with a slip stitch.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, dc in same st, *ch 7, sk 7 ch sts, dc in each of the next 7 dc*, rep from *to* 4 times, dc in each of the next 9, into centre point (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in next 9 dc, *ch 7, sk 7, 7 dc*, dc in next 3, into back point (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in next 2, join with a slip stitch
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 dc in same st, *ch 2, 1 tr down into marked st, ch 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, 5 dc, 2 dc in next* rep from *to* dc in each of the next 10, front point (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) dc in next 10, *2 dc in next, ch 2, tr in to marked st, ch 2, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next 5, 2 dc in next* rep from *to*, dc in next 4, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) dc in next 4, join with a slst
Rnd 6: Ch 1, dc in same st, dc in next, 2 dc around ch 2, dc into top of tr, 2 dc around ch 2, dc in each st, rep around in to points do *dc, ch 2, dc* Slst to join.
Start of Repeat rounds Rnds 3-6
If you are changing colours do so now, then do 1 more rnd of Dc, this will add definition to your butterfly
Rnd 7: Slst over 1 (this is so the 7 dc’s will line up under the butterfly), Ch 1, dc in same st, dc in next 6, *ch 7, sk 7, 7 dc* rep from *to* into the centre point (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), 7 dc, ch 7, sk 7, 7 dc, rep from *to* ch 7, sk 7, 3 dc (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in centre point, 1 dc in next 3, ch 7 join with a slst into dc.
Rnd 7: repeat Rnd 4 putting dc’s in dc’s and skipping where skipped
Rnd 8: Ch 1, 2 dc in same st, *ch 2, tr, ch 2, 2 dc, dc in next 5, 2 dc* in next, rep
Rnd 9: Repeat Rnd 6, dc in every stitch join with a slip stitch
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