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Lark Throw Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

I love a good easy corner to corner crochet blanket pattern. They’re great to sit back and watch a favorite show because you don’t have to think too much with the Lark Throw Free Crochet Blanket Pattern. Plus when they get big enough they keep your lap warm while you crochet. The Lark Throw Crochet pattern was designed with a fun color striping. The great thing is I worked it out so you don’t have to fasten off (except when adding a new skein) which means NO ends to weave in! I have weaving in ends, haha. Of course you don’t have to follow the stripe pattern. You can follow the stitch pattern and add your own stripes or none. The possibilities are endless!

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Lark Throw Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

Size 

Approx. 52” square

Yarn

We Crochet Brava (100% premium acrylic; 218yds/100g; worsted weight)

9 balls color A: Dove Heather – SKU: 28428

4 balls color B: Persimmon – SKU: 28444

Lark Throw Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

Hook

I/5.5 mm hook (or hook to obtain gauge)

I used my Radiant hook from We Crochet which I love! It’s light weight and feels good in my hand. If you want to try these hooks I suggest the Mosaic set. The different colors help you keep track of sizes.

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

St = stitch

Sc = single crochet

Notes
This throw will be worked from corner to corn in a diagonal fashion.
The size of this throw can easily be adjusted by working more rows of the increase to make it larger (or less to make it smaller). Keep in mind this will change the yardage needed

Gauge 

16 st by 15 rows in pattern = 4” square (blocked)

Gauge Pattern

Ch an odd number

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in the next ch; repeat from * until 1 ch remains, sc in the last ch.

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in the 1st, *ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * to the last ch-1 space, sc in the last sc. 

Repeat row 2 to desired length

Stripe instructions: To avoid fastening off this pattern has been written using an extra skein color A (A2) and an extra skein of color B (B2). When changing color do not fasten off, work to the last step of the last stitch of the row, finish the stitch with the new color. You can hide the floats by working over them in the first ch of the new row but the floats will be hidden by the trim so it’s not necessary.

Stripe Pattern 

Increase: (2 rows color A, 1 row color B, 2 rows color A2, 1 row color B) 10 times, (4 rows color A, 1 row color B, 4 rows color A2, 1 row color B) 6 times, (6 rows color A, 1 row color B, 6 rows color A2, 1 row color B) 2 times. 

Decrease: (4 rows color A, 1 row color B, 4 rows color A2, 1 row color B) 4 times, (2 rows color A, 1 row color B, 2 rows color A2, 1 row color B) 6 times, 1 row B, 1 row A, (2 rows color B2, 1 row color A, 2 rows color B) 4 times, finish pattern in color B. 

Instructions

Increase Rows

With color A ch 3.

Row 1 – Sc in 3rd ch from hook, turn. -1 sc

Rows 2 – Ch 3, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the ch-3 space of the previous row, turn. -2 sc

Row 3 – Ch 3, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the ch-3 space, turn. -3 sc

Row 4 – Ch 3, (sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the ch-3 space, turn. -4 sc

Repeat row 4 until you have 148 rows following the stripe pattern. Each row will add 1 sc.

Lark Throw Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

Decrease Rows

Row 1 – Ch 3, (sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space, (2 sc) in the ch-3 space, turn. -148 sc

Row 2 – Ch 2, (sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space until 1 ch-1 space remains, sc in the last ch-1 space, sc in the ch-3 space, turn. -147 sc

Row 3 – Ch 2, (sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space until 1 ch-1 space remains, sc in the last ch-1 space, sc in the ch-2 space, turn. -146sc

Repeat row 3 until there are only 3 sc

Ch 2, sc in the next ch-1 space, sc in the ch-2 space, turn

Ch 1, sc in the ch-2 space.

Finishing

Ch 1, evenly sc around the entire blanket adding 3 sc to each corner, join to the first sc. Fasten off.

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Chord Rug Free Crochet Pattern

The Chord Rug is a free crochet pattern that uses easy stitches and a fun stitch pattern. This rug is the perfect size to use under your dog or cat’s food dishes. I used 4 colors of Wool of the Andes from We Crochet. They have so many colors to choose from you’ll have a blast coming up with your own color combination. View the patter for free on this page or purchase the PDF from my Etsy shop. Enjoy!

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Chord Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Size 

22” by 16” (see notes on how to adjust the size)

Yarn

We Crochet Wool of the Andes (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 110yds/50g; worsted weight)

4 balls color A: Mink Heather

2 balls color B: Blossom Heather

2 balls color C: Burdock Heather

2 balls color D: Pumpkin

Chord Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Hook

J/6.0 mm hook (or hook to obtain gauge)

Notes

• For this rug you will be holding two strands of yarn together.

• If you’d like to make this rug a different size start by chaining a multiple of 6 plus 5 and adding any multiple of 2 rows. 

Gauge 

11 sc by 14 rows in pattern = 4” square (blocked)

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

St = stitch

Sc = single crochet

Sc spike= single crochet spike

Rev sc= reverse single crochet

Special Stitches

Single Crochet Spike (sc spike): Insert hook into next st 3 rows below and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all loops on the hook.

Reverse Single Crochet (rev sc): Insert hook back into previous st (to the right), yo, pull up loop twisting hook around to face upward, yo, pull through sts on hook.

Stripe Pattern: *1 row color A, 2 rows color B, 2 rows color A, 2 rows color C, 2 rows color A, 2 rows color D, 1 row color A; repeat from * 4 more times for a total of 60 rows.

Chord Rug Free Crochet Pattern Instructions

With color A ch 59

Row 1 – sc in 2nd ch from hk and each ch across, turn (58).

Rows 2-3 – Change to color B, ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. (58)

Row 4 – Change to color A, Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *sc spike over next 2 sc, sc in next 4; repeat from * to last 3 sts, sc spike over next 2 sc, sc in last sc, turn. (58)

Row 5 – Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. (58)

Row 6-7 – Change to color C, repeat rows 2 and 3.

Row 8 – Change to color A, ch 1 *sc in next 4 sc, sc spike over next 2 sc; repeat from * to last 4 sts, sc in last 4 sc, turn. (58).

Repeat rows 1-8, 6 more times remembering to continue in the stripe pattern. 

Repeat rows 1-4 one more time for a total of 60 rows.

Chord Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Finishing

You will now be working around the entire rug starting down the side, across the bottom, up the other side and across the top.

Rnd 1 – With color A sc in the end of each row, 3 sc in corner, sc in each ch across the bottom, 3 sc in corner, sc in the end of each row, 3 sc in corner, sc in each sc, 3 sc in corner, join with a slip st, do not turn.

Rnd 2 – Ch 1, Rev sc in each sc around, join with a slip st, fasten off, weave in all ends.

You will want to place a rug gripper pad under the rug to keep it from sliding

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Time Traveler Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

Time Traveler Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

It’s no secret I love a good cowl and the the Time Traveler Cowl Free Crochet Pattern is so fun to crochet up! This design features fun short rows that are highlighted but beautiful self striping yarn such as Felici. The pattern is written using Felici Fingering weight but also includes notes on how to adjust for any weight yarn. For this pattern you’ll need to know how to chain, single crochet and half double crochet 2 together.

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Size

This cowl can be adjusted to be any size

Sample is 36” in circumference by 8” wide.

Yarn

Pattern can be adjusted with any yarn (at least 100g)

1 ball of We Crochet Chroma Fingering in the colorway Vermont (70% superwash merino/30% nylon; 100g/396yds; Fingering/sock weight)

Hook

Any Appropriate hook for yarn. 

G/4mm hook was used for the sample

Notes

This cowl is worked flat then seamed. The pattern is created by working short rows.

Gauge 

Gauge is not critical for this project. 

Sample is 20 sc by 20 rows = 4”

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

Sc = single crochet

hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together

hdc = half double crochet

Time Traveler Cowl Free Crochet Pattern Instructions

Ch 40 or any multiple of 4.

*This will be the width of your cowl. 

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (39)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st until 4 sc remain. (35)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (35)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 19 rows or until 3 sts remain.

The next row will be worked into the unworked sts left behind by the short rows

Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in the 1st 3, *hdc in the next, sc in the next 3; repeat from * across. (39)

Row 21: Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog over the next 2 sts, ch 1; repeat from *until 1 st remains, hdc in the last. (39)

Row 22: Ch 1, turn sc in each st across. (39)

Repeat rows 2-22 until you have 15 short row sections (triangles) or to desired length.

Repeat rows 2-21 one more time.

Sew the first row to the last row using preferred method. 

Optional Tassels

Cut pieces of yarn approximately 5” long. Loop 2 pieces of yarn about every inch on the edge of the cowl.

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Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern

The Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free crochet pattern is easy enough for beginners because it only uses one stitch and is easy to adjust to any size.

One of my favorite easy accessories to crochet and wear as it starts to get chilly is and infinity scarf or cowl. Not only are they extremely easy to make they go with almost anything. It’s also a great way to use up any fun yarn you may only have one or two balls of. One of the first patterns I published to my site was the Infinity Scarf (creative name I know). I always loved this simple pattern but I used an old yarn that has been discontinued.

I decided to revamp this pattern when We Crochet brought back some new and old favorites in their Felici yarn. This yarn is so fun because it’s self striping. I used the colorway Punch Bug in the worsted weight for the larger sample but I wanted to write this pattern so you could use any yarn and appropriate hook.

For my second sample I used the same Felici yarn in sock weight dyed by me! I loved the yarn so much after playing around I decided to dye up the Sierra Collection.

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Size

Any size

Sample 1 is about 72” in circumference by 6.5” wide.

Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern

Sample 2 is about 26” in circumference by 12” wide.

Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern

Yarn

Any Yarn

Sample 1: 2 balls of We Crochet Felici Worsted in the colorway Punch Bug (75% superwash merino/25% nylon; 100g/218yds; worsted weight)

Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern

Sample 2: 1 ball Felici Sock dyed by KT and the Squid in the colorway Sierra (75% superwash merino/25% nylon; 100g/436yds; sock weight)

*This yarn is no longer available.

Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern

Hook

Any Appropriate hook for yarn. 

Sample 1 was made with a J/6mm hook

Sample 2 was made with an G/4mm hook

Notes

This cowl is worked in continuous rounds. You can adjust the size by chaining any number to start.

Gauge 

Gauge is not critical for this project. 

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

H-dc= herringbone double crochet

Hdc = hdc

Sc = single crochet

Special Stitches

Herringbone Double Crochet (H-dc): Yarn over, insert hook in the stitch indicated, yarn over, pull through the st and the 1st loop on the hook, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through last 2 remaining loops.

Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern

Sierra Infinity Scarf Cowl Free Easy Crochet Pattern Instructions

Start by chaining any number of chains. This can be any length. I made sample 1 two yards long (I measure a yard from my nose to the tip on my outstretched hand). I made sample 2 about 22” long. Being careful not to twist, join to the first ch.

Round 1: Ch 1, H-dc in each ch around, do NOT join.

Round 2: H-dc in the 1st st and each st around, do NOT join. 

Repeat round 2 to desired width or until you run out of yarn.

To finish, hdc in the next 2, sc in the next 2, slip st in the next. 

Fasten off, block, weave in ends. Easy peasy, cowl done!

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Alderwood Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

If you can single crochet, double crochet and make a pom pom you can make the Alderwood Scarf Free Crochet Pattern scarf! Simple increases and decreases create a flattering shape to this piece.

I designed this scarf back in 2018 using self striping yarn (and it was beautiful!) I recently decided to revisit this design but a little more with some different yarn

My first sample is made in City Tweed by We Crochet. The main color is Orca with some Snowshoe blended in on one end. I think the additional color adds a little fun pop.

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Juniper Wrap Free Crochet Pattern

The Juniper Wrap is a free crochet pattern that works up beautifully in 2 ply fingering yarn such as Hawthorne. This wrap features alternating sections of puffs and open stitches which really shine with this yarn. Using a larger hook also helps this project go extremely fast!

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Sprinkle Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

Sprinkle Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

The Sprinkle Cowl is a free crochet pattern that’s deceivingly simple to make with its textured stitches and unique asymmetrical design. A fantastic beginner pattern, the cowl is worked flat with repetitive stitches that makes for a relaxing project to work on. Styling your Sprinkles Cowl over your favorite top will make for a stylish accessory while keeping your comfortable on cooler days. 

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Lost Valley Top Free Crochet Pattern

Lost Valley Top Free Crochet Pattern

The Lost Valley Top Free Crochet Pattern is a free crochet pattern great for warmer months. The pattern is rated intermediate. The shaping is simple but the uncommon stitch (which is easy to pick up) bumps up the skill level. It’s constructed from the top down with seams at the sleeves. The seams add stability and also allow you to play with color by making the sleeves a different color from the rest of the sweater.

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Dina Tee Free Crochet Pattern

Dina Tee Free Crochet Pattern

The Dina Tee Free Crochet Pattern is a light weight crop top that would look great on a variety of body types. I love to style tops like these with high waist skirts or bottoms.

This tee is rated at an easy skill level. You will need to know how to chain, single crochet, slip stitch and how to work in the back loop. The tee is worked in two pieces (front and back) and seamed up the side with a no sew seam.

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Adna Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

Adna Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

The Adna Cowl is a free crochet pattern. This cowl starts off like a circular shawl and then is worked in the round to make it a cowl. I really like that these cowls take surprisingly little yarn but they looks very full. All the fabric is in the front which also makes them more comfortable to wear. It gives you the look of a shawl without having to deal with the ends.

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