In Stitches - Best Free Crochet Pattern Link Party Week #9

Looking for a variety of the best, free crochet patterns? This week's round up from the link party has a good variety of free crochet patterns ranging from amigurumi to blankets!

I'm really excited about this week's Top 5 Best Free Crochet patterns! I'm loving all the colors, textures, and creativity in these free crochet patterns! Find all the links below.

1. Amigurumi Cow by Grace and Yarn
2.  Titan Tapestry Bag by Crochet 365 Knit Too
3.  Me Time Crochet Throw by Cute and Cozy Crochet
4.  Diagonal Bobbles Blanket by Hazelnut Skein
5.  Tesseract Hat by Stitches N Scraps

Keep Scrolling for more free patterns!

Find more free crochet patterns in past week's link up parties here!

Every other Monday, you will find a round up of the Top 5 Best Free Crochet Patterns! Plus, we (the hosts) will be sharing our own latest free crochet patterns on our blog. Throughout the week, links will be added so be sure to keep an eye on what others have to share as well!

If you are a crochet blogger that has free patterns to share, this is a great party for you to get your work out there! Simply follow the instructions below to 'link up' your free crochet patterns each week. If you are in the top 5 (most clicked patterns), your pattern will be shared and promoted by all of the crochet bloggers hosting this party! You can find more details below.

I am hosting this link up party right here on Maria's Blue Crayon, as well as on, Nicki's Handmade Crafts, Naztazia, Salty Pearl Crochet and The Unraveled Mitten. We are really excited to start this link up party and hope you join along!

Find our most recent free crochet patterns on our blogs!

• Talulah Top by Maria's Blue Crayon
• Invisible Decrease Tutorial by Nicki's Homemade Crafts 

• Hanging Ring Towel Holder by Naztazia

• April Flowers Headband CAL by Salty Pearl Crochet

• Spring Bloom Coasters by The Unraveled Mitten

Be sure to check out our social media pages and follow us for more crochet patterns and inspiration!

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No Etsy stores, Facebook pages, giveaways, or other link parties. Just blog posts to your actual crochet patterns that are accessible for FREE!

If your project gets featured as a top link, please do not submit that same project to future parties. We want to party fair! :)

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Talulah Top - Free Crochet Lacey, Ruffle Tunic Pattern

Find the free crochet pattern for this lacy, ruffled top below! Made with cotton and perfect for spring and summer.

I'm so happy to share with you my first ever top I've designed! This pattern is actually fairly easy with just a few seams! It's mostly just rows with a handful of increases/decreases.

We seem to be having a very long winter and I have worked this up in March on one of our 'snow days'. I was willing the warm spring days to come soon!

I had an idea in mind that I wanted something with ruffles that would flatter my body, and it came out just like I imagined! (That doesn't happen too often on the first try.)

Being short and having more of a belly than I'd like, it's really hard for me to find clothing that flatters my body. Being able to make my own garments is truly incredible! I can customize it exactly how I like and be super proud of it!

From top to bottom, I love everything about this top. It's fitted at the top and flows out nicely with a lacy stitch that makes it so pretty and feminine. 

I also love the neckline on both sides of the top.  It's the same on both sides, which makes it easier to make as well!

Using I Love This Cotton!, it's nice and airy and has great stitch definition. This brand of yarn from Hobby Lobby also has a great variety of colors to choose from! I used a warm blush and paired it with white for a pretty, feminine feel. 

I hope you enjoy making this top! Please share with me on Social Media (Facebook or Instagram), I would love to see the colors you choose!

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Pattern

Materials:

I Love This Cotton! (~180 yards per skein)

I used two colors: warm blush(color A) and white(color B)

S/M/L: 2 skeins color A, 3 skeins color B

XL: 3 skeins color A, 3 skeins color B

2X/3X: 3 skeins Color A, 4 skeins color B

H/5.00mm hook

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Notes:

The top portion will be made by making two panels. We will start by working from the bottom up for the panels.

Chain in the beginning of each row/round will not count as a stitch unless stated.

I will refer to colors as Color A and Color B. Color A is the top portion (I used pink) and Color B is the bottom portion of the top (I used white).

Abbrevations (US terms)

Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stich(es), sk = skip, sl st = slip stitch, dec = decrease

Gauge: 4” x 4” in half double crochet ~ 14 stitches x 12 rows

Sizes

Small: 32-34" bust

Medium: 36-38" bust

Large: 40-42" bust

XL: 44-46" bust

2X: 48-50” bust

3X: 52-54” bust

Pattern

Starting with Color A

Row 1: Ch 38 (48, 58, 68,78, 88), hdc across, turn (36, 46, 56, 66, 76, 86)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc across, turn (36, 46, 56, 66, 76, 86)

Row 3: Ch 2, 2hdc, hdc until last st, 2hdc in last st, turn (38, 48, 58, 68,78, 88)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3 (40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90)

Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92)

Row 6: Repeat Row 3 (44, 54, 64, 74, 84, 94)

Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 15 (18, 21, 24, 27, 30) rows

Do not fasten off, we will start working on the neckline.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in next 16 (21, 25, 31, 36, 41) st, dec, turn

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc across, turn

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc across until last 2 st, dec over last 2 st, turn

Repeat Row 2&3 3 times

Repeat Row 2 8 times

Fasten off

Flip over your piece, attach yarn to other side of the main portion of the top and repeat the neckline pattern.

Make two panels.

Assemble two panels together by putting them together and sewing up the top portions and the sides. For sizes Small & Medium sizes, leave about 7” opening, for sizes Large & XLarge leave about 8.5” opening, and for 2X & 3X leave about 10" opening.

Attach Color B yarn to bottom of the top portion you just sewed together. We will now be working in rounds.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as st), (dc, ch 1, 2dc) in same space as ch 3, *sk st, (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) all in next st, repeat from * around, join to beginning ch 3 and sl st 2 times to get to the ch 1 space from the previous round

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as st), (dc, ch 1, 2dc) in same space as ch 3, *(2dc, ch 1, 2dc) all in next ch 1 space from previous row, repeat from * around, join to beginning ch 3, sl st 2 times to get to the ch 1 space from the previous round

Repeat Round 2 for 23(23, 27, 27, 31, 31) rounds

*Make the top as long/short as you'd like by adding/removing rows

Caron Cotton Cakes Basket - Free Crochet Pattern

Caron Cotton Cakes are one of my favorite yarns to work with, and this crochet basket is super easy to make! Find the free pattern below!

Caron Cotton Cakes are anticipated to come back to Michael's Stores this April (2018). I haven't seen any sightings just yet, but we are nearing the end of April so I'm sure they will be on the shelves any day now!

I used the Caron Cotton Cakes in Beach Glass from last summer when they were newly released. I love the blue and gray combination and I love how it worked up double stranded!

As you can see, I made this basket for the newest addition to our family! A cockapoo named Milo, who is now 9 weeks old. I have already started to crochet all the things for this little pup! This basket is for all of his toys and extra blankets.

I had a limited number of skeins to work with for the Caron Cotton Cakes, so I had to add a different cotton yarn to the top. It seemed to work out in my favor, because I love the block of white on the top - perfect to add his name! 

Of course, you can leave it blank or stitch on another word such as "yarn", "toys", your child's name, etc. I didn't do anything fancy for the stitching, just a running stitch. Surface crochet was proven too difficult for me, but that could totally work too!

I used a crab stitch for the very top of the basket, and I think it makes such a nice finishing touch! Along with the rope handles, I think this basket looks pretty legit! The rope handles are optional, but I like to move my baskets often so they will be very useful for me.

After crocheting the basket, it did not stay up on its own.  It kind of just fell over on itself although I doubled up the yarn throughout. I did have to stiffen the fabric, which I dreaded doing.. but it was easier than I thought it would be and it turned out great!

There are many different ways of doing this, but I used water and white glue. Cheap and easy. I'll have tutorial coming up on just how I stiffened this basket to stand up! Although it holds the shape, it is still flexible as you can see when Milo digs into his toys. :)

Are you making this for later?

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Pattern

Materials

4 skeins Caron Cakes (Beach Glass)

1 skein I Love this Cotton! (white)

Yarn to sew on name/word (optional)

J/6.00mm hook

1 yard of rope for handles (I got mine at Joann Fabric's)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Notes

The basket will be made by holding two strands of yarn together throughout. 

*When making the base of the basket, I kept increasing each round until it got wavy. When the circle become ruffled, I added a round of even stitches (no increasing), then continued to increase. The pattern is a bit 'uneven', if you will, but if you come to a point where your circle is completely ruffled, you may need to add more rows with no increases.

Crab stitch: Single crochet into the previous stitch, going the opposite direction you normally would crochet.

Abbreviations (US terms)

Ch = chain, hdc = half double crochet, st = stitch(es), sk = skip

Gauge: 13 st x 10 rows in hdc

Dimensions: 9.5 inches in height, 13 inches in diameter

Start by holding two strands of Caron Cotton Cakes together

Round 1: Magic ring, Ch 2, 12 hdc in ring, join to first hdc

Round 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 3: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 4: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 2 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 5: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 3 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 6: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 4 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 7: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 8: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 5 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 9: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 10: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 6 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 12: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 7 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 14: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 8 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc

Round 15: Ch 2, hdc in back loops only in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 16-29: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Change to white yarn, holding two strands together

Round 30-35: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 36: Ch 2, *hdc into next 55 st, ch 3, sk 3, hdc into next 14 st, ch 3, sk 3, repeat from *, join to first hdc

Round 37: Ch 2, hdc into each stitch around, making 3 hdc into previous ch 3 spaces, join to first hdc

Round 38:Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc

Round 39: Ch 1, crab stitch all the way around, join to first st

Fasten off

Attach rope handles by taking a piece of rope and inserting them in the holes on the top of the basket. Knot the rope on the inside of the basket.

Stiffen basket. Sew on word/name (optional).

There are several methods to stiffening fabric. I will have a tutorial on exactly how I stiffened this basket!

We hope you had a pawesome time making your basket!

If you are making it for later, PIN it to your boards or save it to your Ravelry for safe keeping!

In Stitches - Best Free Crochet Pattern Link Up Party Week 8

Looking for some great free crochet patterns? You've come to the right place! This week's round up from the link party has a good variety of free crochet patterns!

Things are starting to look a lot more spring! Check out these free patterns from last week's link up! Don't forget to scroll to the bottom to see what patterns are being submitted this week!

1. Simple Crochet Sweater by Hooked on Handmade Happiness
2.  Berry Patch Bunny by Grace and Yarn
3.  Lace Bible Cover by Kirsten Holloway Designs
4.  Fuzzy Diagonals Baby Blanket by Hazelnut Skein
5.  Abigail Flip Flop Doll by Stuck with Ewe

Find more free crochet patterns in past week's link up parties here!

Every other Monday, you will find a round up of the Top 5 Best Free Crochet Patterns! Plus, we (the hosts) will be sharing our own latest free crochet patterns on our blog. Throughout the week, links will be added so be sure to keep an eye on what others have to share as well!

If you are a crochet blogger that has free patterns to share, this is a great party for you to get your work out there! Simply follow the instructions below to 'link up' your free crochet patterns each week. If you are in the top 5 (most clicked patterns), your pattern will be shared and promoted by all of the crochet bloggers hosting this party! You can find more details below.

I am hosting this link up party right here on Maria's Blue Crayon, as well as on, Nicki's Handmade Crafts, Naztazia, Salty Pearl Crochet and The Unraveled Mitten. We are really excited to start this link up party and hope you join along!

Find our most recent free crochet patterns on our blogs!

• Llama Granny Square by Maria's Blue Crayon
• Royal Granny Shawl by Nicki's Homemade Crafts 

•  Mandala Dream Catcher by Naztazia

• Mojito Mesh Bandana Cowl by Salty Pearl Crochet

• Crochet Gifts for Mother's Day Round-Up by The Unraveled Mitten

Be sure to check out our social media pages and follow us for more crochet patterns and inspiration!

Ready to join In Stitches - The Best Free Crochet Pattern Party?

Want to add your link? Please remember to link to your actual project URL and not your homepage URL, and use the name of your project or post, not your own name. Just click the blue “Add Link” button below!

Please visit at least one other link, you just might find a new favorite project! AND – your clicks are how we determine which projects to feature each week! Feel free to leave a comment at the pattern link to provide feedback and show support.

No Etsy stores, Facebook pages, giveaways, or other link parties. Just blog posts to your actual crochet patterns that are accessible for FREE!

If your project gets featured as a top link, please do not submit that same project to future parties. We want to party fair! :)

Now let's get this party started! Please remember that the links below are shown in random order and are not shown according to when they were submitted or how many votes they received so far.

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Crochet Llama Applique and Granny Square - Free Crochet pattern

GET THE LLAMA APPLIQUE ALONG WITH THE GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN IN AN AD-FREE PDF DOWNLOAD HERE.

OR SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FREE LLAMA CROCHET PATTERN.

What's better than a cute crochet llama?! A cute crochet llama granny blanket! 

This square is just one in my newest themed granny square blanket. Last week I made a cactus square that you can find the free pattern to here.

I'm going for a llama and cactus theme for this granny square blanket, and I'm in love with how it's turning out!  I chose to do fun and bright colors for the accompanying squares.

I think this blanket is going to be super cute, especially for a baby blanket. The pink squares can easily be switched for a pretty blue for a little boy!

I plan on making at least one more applique to finish this blanket up. Not many appliques for this afghan, but I really want to make the llamas the star of this blanket!

I will be making my llamas with all different colored rugs. It's going to be a great way to use up a bit of scrap yarn!

I think this is going to be a really fun blanket. I'm already having so much fun designing it and seeing it come together!

You can see a little of how it's going to look in the photo at the bottom of this post!

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Materials 

Worsted weight yarn in tan and three colors for the llama’s rug 

Worsted weight yarn in white for granny square

Black thread

J/6.00mm hook

F/3.75mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Notes

Dimensions of square: 7” x 7 “

Abbreviations (US terms)

Ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, st = stich(es), sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet

Llama Applique Pattern

Start with tan yarn and F/3.75mm hook

Row 1: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn

Row 2-5: Ch 1, sc across, turn

We will continue from the body to make the legs

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn

Row 2-3: Ch 1, sc across, turn

Row 4: Ch 1, sc, decrease, turn

Row 5-6: Ch 1, sc across, turn

Row 7: Ch 1, decrease

Slip stitch back to the main portion of the body.

Work the following across the body: sc in next 2 st, hdc in next 3 st, sc in next 5 st, turn

We will continue to work on the second leg

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn

Row 2: Ch 1, sc across, turn

Row 3: Ch 1, sc, decrease, turn

Row 4-5: Ch 1, sc across, turn

Row 6: Ch 1, decrease

Slip stitch down the leg and body until you get to the other side of the body.

Continue working to make the tail

Ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, sl st all the way across the body, turn

Continue working to make the neck

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in next 4 st, turn

Row 2-5: Ch 2, hdc across, turn

Row 6: Ch 3, tr, ch 3, sl st into same space as tr, sl st into next 3 st

Turn work 90 degrees to work on the nose/face of llama. 

Ch 2, dc in next 2 spaces, ch 2, sl st into same st as last dc, sl st down body and leg of llama. 

Fasten off

Rug - Use 3 different colors of worsted weigh yarn and F/3.75mm hook

Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn

Change color

Ch 1, sc across, turn

Change color

Ch 1, sc across

Fasten off

Add fringe to the bottom.

Sew rug onto llama body

Eye

Use black thread and tapestry needle to sew on the eye, making a  'U' shape.

Granny Square Pattern

Using white yarn and J/6.00mm hook

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join to first dc (12)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each st around, join to first dc (24)

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as stitch), (dc, ch 3, 2dc) in same st as ch 3, dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, *(2dc, ch 3, 2dc) all in next st, dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, repeat from * around, join to beginning ch 3 (each side of square will have 9 st)

Round 4: Sl st to ch 3 space from previous row, Ch 3 (counts as st) (dc, ch 3, 2dc) all in same ch 3 space, dc across, *(2dc, ch 3, 2dc) all in ch 3 space from previous row, dc across, repeat from * around, join to beginning ch 3 (each side of square will have 13 st)

Round 5: Repeat Round 4 (each side of square will have 17 st)

Fasten off

Find the cactus granny square pattern here.

In Stitches - Best Free Crochet Link Up Party Week #7

You won't want to miss these best free crochet patterns rounded up from last week's Link Up Party! You will find spring crochet patterns for free in this round-up that you'll love!

Things are starting to look a lot more spring! Check out these free patterns from last week's link up! Don't forget to scroll to the bottom to see what patterns are being submitted this week!

1.  Bunny Headband by Grace and Yarn
2.  Unicorn by The Friendly Red Fox
3.  Messy Bun Hat by Crochetprenuer
4.  Kaleidoscope Blanket by Hooked on Handmade Happiness
5.  Bunny Heidi by Yarnhild

Find more free crochet patterns in past week's link up parties here!

Every other Monday, you will find a round up of the Top 5 Best Free Crochet Patterns! Plus, we (the hosts) will be sharing our own latest free crochet patterns on our blog. Throughout the week, links will be added so be sure to keep an eye on what others have to share as well!

If you are a crochet blogger that has free patterns to share, this is a great party for you to get your work out there! Simply follow the instructions below to 'link up' your free crochet patterns each week. If you are in the top 5 (most clicked patterns), your pattern will be shared and promoted by all of the crochet bloggers hosting this party! You can find more details below.

I am hosting this link up party right here on Maria's Blue Crayon, as well as on, Nicki's Handmade Crafts, Naztazia, Salty Pearl Crochet and The Unraveled Mitten. We are really excited to start this link up party and hope you join along!

Find our most recent free crochet patterns on our blogs!

• Easter Basket Stuffies by Maria's Blue Crayon
• Flower Garden Blanket (CAL) by Nicki's Homemade Crafts 

• Bolero Shrug Cropped Sweater by Naztazia

• First Blooms Beanie by Salty Pearl Crochet

• Cute Bunny Square by The Unraveled Mitten

Be sure to check out our social media pages and follow us for more crochet patterns and inspiration!

Ready to join In Stitches - The Best Free Crochet Pattern Party?

Want to add your link? Please remember to link to your actual project URL and not your homepage URL, and use the name of your project or post, not your own name. Just click the blue “Add Link” button below!

Please visit at least one other link, you just might find a new favorite project! AND – your clicks are how we determine which projects to feature each week! Feel free to leave a comment at the pattern link to provide feedback and show support.

No Etsy stores, Facebook pages, giveaways, or other link parties. Just blog posts to your actual crochet patterns that are accessible for FREE!

If your project gets featured as a top link, please do not submit that same project to future parties. We want to party fair! :)

Now let's get this party started! Please remember that the links below are shown in random order and are not shown according to when they were submitted or how many votes they received so far.

An InLinkz Link-up