Butterfly

I use a standing stitch to start each Round. But you can use chains if you prefer (1ch for sc and 3ch for dc).

Yarn: Small amounts of 4 different colours (3 for the wings and 1 for the body).

Picot: after doing the chains slip stitch into the stitch before the chain.

Wings:

Each round is started on the same side in a different colour (no turning).

Magic circle

Rnd1. sc, dc, *2ch, 3dc, repeat from * 4 times, dc, sc. 4 chain spaces

Rnd2. In each chain space 3dc, 2ch, 3dc. 4 chain spaces

Rnd3. In 1^st dc from Rnd1: dc

            In 1^st dc from Rnd2: Slip stitch

            In 1^st (and 4^th) chain space: 4dc, 2tr, 3chain picot, 2tr, 4dc.

            In between the dc clusters: long sc into middle dc from Rnd1.

            In 2^nd (and 3^rd) chain space: 6dc, 2chain picot, 6dc.

            After 4^th chain space: Slip Stitch into last dc of Rnd2. Dc into last sc of Rnd1.

 

   

Body:

Join with slip stitch to bottom sc. Chain about 12 to 13 stitches. Until its long enough to go all the way around. Join to 1^st slip stitch.  Use the tails to sew the body in place, leaving the ends at the top one on each side. Tie the 2 tails together (making the head). Cut the tails about the length of the wings (antennas).

I folded the butterfly's in half and hang them from a cocktail stick. 

      

Butterfly Shrug

Butterfly Shrug for babies and girls

This pattern is from Tejiendo Perú. The original pattern is in Spanish, but they have given me permission to translate the pattern to English and post it on my blog. My translation is written using US crochet terms.

You can find the original Spanish pattern and photos here: Bolero mariposa

They also have a YouTube video in Spanish here: YouTube Bolero mariposa

African Flower Baby Blanket

To make this blanket you first need to make all the hexagons and half hexagons and then join them together before adding a border.

I used just under 600g Stylecraft Special DK (450g of white and 150g of colours). And a 4.5mm hook.

Please note that this pattern is written using US crochet terminology.

ch à Chain Stitch

sc à Single crochet

dc à Double crochet

hdc àHalf double crochet

hdc2tog à Half double crochet 2 together

RS à Right side (the front of blanket facing towards you)

WS à Wrong side (back facing towards you)

[…] à Stitch totals and end of Row/Rnd

African Flower Hexagon

There are lots of charts online for the African Flower. Most of them are basically the same. There are 2 differences between most of them and my version. One is on round 5 where I only crochet into the back loops. And the other is that I have 2 rounds of dc.

Here is my version:

Each flower has its own 3 colours (Centre, Petals & Outline). The flowers are then made into hexagons using the main blanket colour (White).

Twisted Hat

This pattern can be used to make a hat of any size from baby to adult. I haven't add sizes to my pattern so you need to how big to make each part. If you are unsure of hat sizes a simple internet search of "crochet hat size chart" will bring up lots of charts.

This pattern can also be made with any type of yarn you prefer, or have at hand! 

To give you an idea I used Worsted weight yarn (US 4) and a 4.5mm hook. The adult hat used 50g of white. 

This pattern is written using US crochet terms.

Stitches used:

Teddy and Hearts Baby Blanket

I made this blanket for a pregnant friend. I thought a Teddy bear and hearts in white would be perfect for either a girl or boy. The only thing that would change is the colour of the ribbon and the corner hearts.

The pictures in this blanket are made using around-the-post treble stitches.

The charts I made for the pictures are for the smallest size need for each picture. To view and download the charts please follow these links:

Easy Handbag

This bag is very easy to make. A great project for a beginner. And it can be made any size.

It's made from the bottom up, working in rounds then rows. The strap is added afterwards.
I made this using a thin yarn and a 3.5mm hook. But it can be made using any yarn that you like and the recommended hook.

Basic Warm Socks

I have just finished these in time for summer! Going to have to wait until next winter to use them!

This pattern can be used to make socks of any size using whichever wool and needle combination you like. 
You start at the toe and increase until you have the desired width. Then you keep working in rounds until it's the right length. Add the heel and again keep going until it's as high as you like. You only need to count stitches and rounds for the second sock (just to make sure they are identical!). The only difference between the right and left sock is half a round on the leg.