This is an Advanced Pattern for the Crochet Enthusiast and it is Only free for my Subscribers :) This crochet pattern is made on and off the heirloom. You will make the swan head, body, and tail in one go, and then you will make the wing separate. The wing is stitched on in the end. 

Heirloom on 2nd smallest setting.52 loops each side.Use a sewing needle to stitch the loops together. Stitch the loops together to give the Swan its form. Then you can crochet in the remaining loops.22 loops together. This will be the swan  Continue connecting loops on the other end of the work.

This will be the swan tail.

Connect loops as follows so the ‘tail’ bends in the opposite direction to the head: 9 loops together.On the other side of loops on the tail end, sk 8 loops, 16 loops together.Fold the swan by bending the head over to the middle, and then flip the head over to the other side which creates the shape of a Swan.

Continue crochet on swan head side. With a sewing needle, thread a loop around the next 17 loops individually. Stretch the neck out. Sl st in the first loop after the 17 loops, fold it over and slip stitch it to the middle sc, get the next loop and continue this process for the neck loops (7 loops all up). Do the same for the loops on the other side. This time, use a sewing needle.

On the tail side, begin crochet loops on the opposite side to 9 loops together. Crochet each 9 loops individually with 1 sc, ch 1. Turn after sc in 9th loop.

Continue crochet Swan tail as follows:

Crochet next row as follows: *Ch 5, sl st in next sc, ch 3, sl st in next sc*, continue between ** to end. Turn.

Crochet next row as follows. In ch 5 sp crochet: 3 sc + 3-ch picot + 3 sc, and in 3-ch sp crochet: 3 sc. Fasten off.

Fold the wing over so that the picots are facing downwards.

All that is left now before crochet the wing is to complete the chest area. Begin where neck ends and crochet 2 loops together with sc, *ch 2, Sc in next loop*, continue between ** to end, sl st in last picot of tail.

Begin crochet Wing.

On heirloom, crochet 24 loops each side connected with sc in the middle. Still use the 2nd smallest setting.

Off the loom, crochet tip of wing as follows: 8 loops together with a sc. On the loops opposite side, crochet as follows: sk 6 loops, crochet 12 loops together with sc. Begin crochet beginning of wing: crochet the remaining loops into the middle scs of the work as we did with the neck of the swan. On the opposite side: use a sewing needle and stitch the 6 loops into the middle of the sc of the work as before.

Continue crochet in the remaining 10 unworked loops in the middle as follows: 1 sc in 1st loop, * ch 2, 1 sc in next loop*, continue to end. Sl st in the beginning of the wing.

Continue crochet in the last 6 remaining loops: 1 sc in 1st loop, *ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 5, 1 sc in next loop*, rep between ** to end, turn. Crochet 3 sc in 3-ch sp and (3sc + 3-ch picot + 3 sc) in 5-ch sp across. Fasten off.

Do you see the fairies in this image? There are three of them. They are the elephant’s friends.

Filet Crochet Art Patterns.

My previous filet crochet pattern is also of an Elephant. You might spot his fairy friends before you see him? What do you spot first; Elephant or fairies?

I named this pattern ‘Elephant with his friends’. Can you see the Elephant in this image?

Filet crochet uses Solid Mesh, Open Mesh, Lacet Mesh, and Long Mesh stitches. You can learn more about Filet crochet here.

Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 2.5 mm

100 % cotton yarn in green and pink.

Special crochet stitches:

This crochet tank top pattern uses Solomon’s knot, Bullion stitch, and Crocodile stitch.

Bullion stitch uses 7 loops over the hook in this pattern.

Crochet doll tank top pattern step by step tutorial

Get the FULL Video Tutorial on my Youtube here.

Row 1. Begin crochet Solomon’s Knot as follows: 8 long loops (Solomon’s knot stitch), + 3 at end of row. Turn.

Row 2 – 4. Crochet Solomon’s knot. Each row begins with 3 loops instead of 2, EXCEPT row 4 which begins with 2 loops. This is to avoid a floppy edge. Turn.

Row 5. 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end. Turn.

Row 6. Ch 3, *1 bullion st in next st, 1 tr in next st, turn, sk 1 tr, 1 bullion st around previous bullion st, turn, 1 tr in next st (next to last tr made)*. Continue between ** to last 2 sc. Do not turn. Sl st in last 2 sc to next loop. Crochet as follows: 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end, sl st in st up the edge other side.

Row 7. Begin crochet crocodile stitch as follows: 13 sc, turn, Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end.

Row 8. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 9. Sl st to middle of 2nd shell from hook, ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, ch 2, 2 tr the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of last shell. Turn.

Row 10. Ch 2, 2 tr into the center of last shell. Turn.

Row 11. Crochet 5 tr down treble, ch 1, crochet 5 tr up treble. Fasten off.

On other side, attach yarn in 13th sc from end. Turn.

Row 12. Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end of 13 scs.

Row 13. Ch 2, 2 tr into the center of last shell, ch 2, 2 tr in the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2, 2 tr into the center of next shell. Turn.

Row 14. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 15. Sl st to middle of 1st shell made previous row. Ch 3, 1 treble in same spot. Turn.

Row 16. Fasten off.

Edging: Crochet edge around the side of row 7 to 15 both sides using row 6 as pattern.

Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 5.00 mm

Vero Mooda Loom Yarn 74 % Acrylic + 26 % Nylon.

Special crochet stitches:

This crochet tank top pattern uses Solomon’s knot, Bullion stitch, and Crocodile stitch.

Bullion stitch uses 7 loops over hook in this pattern.

Crochet tank top pattern step by step tutorial

Row 1. Begin crochet Solomon’s Knot as follows: 20 long loops (Solomon’s knot stitch), + 3 at end of row. Turn.

Row 2 – 4. Crochet Solomon’s knot. Each row begins with 3 loops instead of 2, EXCEPT row 4 which begins with 2 loops. This is to avoid a floppy edge. Turn.

Row 5. 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end. Turn.

Row 6. Row 6. Ch 3, *1 bullion st in next st, 1 tr in next st, turn, sk 1 tr, 1 bullion st around previous bullion st, turn, 1 tr in next st (next to last tr made)*. Continue between ** to last 2 sc. Do not turn. Sl st in last 2 sc to next loop. Crochet as follows: 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end, sl st in st up the edge other side.

Row 7. Begin crochet crocodile stitch as follows: 31 sc, turn, Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end.

Row 8. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 9. Sl st to middle of 2nd shell from hook, ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, ch 2, 2 tr the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of 2nd last shell. Turn.

Row 10. Rep row 8. Turn.

Row 11. Ch 2, *2 tr into the center of last shell, ch 2, 2 tr in the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of shell.

Row 12. Rep row 8.

Row 13. Rep row 9.

Row 14. Rep row 11.

Row 15. Rep row 8.

Row 16. Ch 2, 2 tr in the center of last shell. Turn.

Row 17. Crocodile stitch in 2-tr-group. Fasten off.

Crochet edge around the side of row 7 to 17 both sides using row 6 as pattern.

Crochet Tank top for the perfect summer.

I finally crochet my first Zig Zag Cable pattern. It is easier to follow a diagram than a written description.

The pink hooks are Front Post Trebles (FPdtr) that go behind the FPdtr when you make the waving cable pattern. The blue books are Front Post Trebles (FPdtr) that go in front of the FPdtr to make the waving cable patterns. The green hooks are FPtr.

FPdtr is marked in 2 colours because the pink coloured hooks go behind the blue cloured hooks when you make the cables. This makes the Zig Zag pattern where it looks like the cables are woven in and out of each other. This is because the cables are crochet 2 rows below the row you are on.

When you make the FPtr and FPDtr crochet around the stitches 2 rows below as the diagram above shows.

Check out my Celtic Weave Cable Pattern.

This is a great pattern to practise Celtic Weave pattern.

Get the Celtic Weave Pattern here.

Crochet Materials.

Use the wool and crochet hook of your choice.

Scissors

Sewing needle (to weave in ends).

Pinwheel Crochet Pattern Free Tutorial.

This Pinwheel crochet pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Row 1. Ch 8, sl st in ch 1 to form a ring, *ch 5, 1 sc in ring*, repeat between ** 3 more times, ch 2, 1 dc in sl st.

Row 2. Ch 1, 3 sc in some loop, *ch 6, 3 sc in loop*, repeat between ** 3 more times.

Row 3. *Ch 6, sk 1 sc in each of the last 2 sc, 3 sc in loop*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 4. *Ch 6, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in loop*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Next 7 rounds. Continue crochet 6 ch loops, sk 1 sc at beg of each sc group and work 3 sc in each loop after sc group until you have 21 sc in each sc group.

Row 12. *Ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next loop*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 13. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 2, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 15 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 14. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 3, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 12 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 15. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 4, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 9 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 16. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 5, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 7 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 17. *Ch 6, 1 dc in 3rd sc, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 dc in next sc, (ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 6*, repeat between ** 5 times.

Row 18. Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat all around.

Row 19. Ch 7, 1 sc in next loop. Repeat all around. Fasten off.

Pinwheel Crochet Pattern Doily

The Crochet Pinwheel Doily has been published in Afghans and Doilies. The pattern in this book is a bit difficult to understand from row 13 onwards, so I have simplified it in the pattern above. Each row you increase each time you have to ch 6 and sc in loop as there is an increase in 6-ch loops each row. This way, the chain loops cover more and more of the outer edges until they cover all around the doily.

More Free Crochet Doily Patterns.

Did you love the Crocet Pinwheel doily? You might love these doilies below. Click on image to get these patterns for free.

Crochet Doilies to decorate your home

Doilies are fantastic to decorate your home. I am amazed at the beauty of Doilies. Some even make Mandalas in a beautiful range of colours. Doilies can be framed and used as art on the wall, or they can be used to decorate tables and even used as bedspreads. You can connect many doilies together and create big pieces of art.

Crochet Halter top materials

Crochet yarn: I used chunky yarn from Fashion Plus’s amazing value pack of 100 % Mixed fibres.

PS. Any chunky yarn will do or any yarn you can use with a crochet hook 5.00 mm.

Crochet hook: 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm

2 buttons

Sewing needle

Scissors

Broomstick thick knitting needle (about 20 mm).

Crochet Halter top pattern ~ step by step with pictures

This Halter top is perfect to wear on top of a bikini, a singlet, or a bathing suit. I used quite chunky yarn and crochet hook 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm. In this pattern, I use the stitch ‘chainless single crochet’. You can also use a regular foundation chain. The front consists of 3 motifs and solomon’s chains between the motifs. You only need to apply step 1 of Solomon’s knot to complete this chain. If you don’t want to use Solomon’s knot, you can use regular chains.

I also use Broomstick technique in this motif.

Front halter top motifs

Make 2.

Row 1. 15 chainless single crochet. Turn, 1 sc in 3rd sc from hook, continue to end, sl st in last sc. Turn and sl st in 1st sc.

Row 2. In each 3-chainless sc space crochet 3 hdc. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as ch 2, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep between to end.

Row 4. Ch 2, 1 dc in each dc to end.

Row 5. Rep row 3.

Row 6. Ch 2, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dtr in next st*, rep between to end, sl st in ch 2.

Use a 10 mm knitting needle for the broomstick section starting row 7.

Row 7. Attach loop in each st around the knitting needle.

Row 8. Attach 4 loops together with sl st, 2 sc in same 4 loops, *ch 5, 2 sc in 4 loops together*, rep to end.

Row 9. In each 5 ch sp crochet: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr around the 2 dtr round 6, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc. End with sl st in last st.

Cobweb motif to go between the 2 front motifs.

Row 1. Ch 4, turn, sl st in first ch to make a circle.

Row 2. Ch 3, 17 dc in circle, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. *Ch 5, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 5.

Row 4. *Ch 7, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 7.

Row 5. *Ch 9, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 9.

Row 6. *Ch 11, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 11. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Attach between the motifs as picture shows. Use a sewing needle and thread.

Use Solomon’s knot technique (only step 1 of Solomon’s knot is necessary to get this result) and crochet back and forth between the two halves (see image below). You can also use regular chains.

Back crochet halter top motif

Make 1.

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. Rep row 2.

Row 4. Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dtr in next st*, rep between to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 5. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, *ch 5, sk 2 dtr, 1 dc in next 2 dc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 6. Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 dc, in 5-ch sp crochet: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr around 2-dtr row 4, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 7. Ch 3, 1 dc in every st except in dtr. In each dtr, crochet 2 dtr, sl st in ch 3.

Attach to back with row 1 pointing downwards.

Crochet Straps

Make 2.

Use crochet hook size 4.00 mm

Ch 100, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next st, 1 bullion block stitch in next st, * 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 sl st in next st, 1 bullion block st in next st*, rep between ** to end.

Attach to the front as picture shows.

Connect the 9th bullion block st together using a sewing needle. This will be the straps that will go behind the head. Stitch the remaining of the straps down each side of the back motifs from the 5th bullion block stitch on the remaining straps.

I attached to buttons to the sides to hold this halter top together.

I really enjoyed making this Halter Crochet Top. Please share it if you liked it too. :)

This pattern is available on Antique Crochet Pattern

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Crochet Bib STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Ch 58, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row – Picking up the back loop of st only throughout, work 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, * skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, repeat from * twice, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row – Insert hook in 1st sc, pull loop through, insert in next sc, pull loop through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (a decrease), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, * 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, repeat from * twice, 3 sc in next s c, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, decrease in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. Repeat the 3rd row 25 times, turn, sl st in each of the next 6 sc, ch 44, break thread.

Attach thread at a point on the opposite side, ch 45, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, 1 sl st in each of the next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, then work 33 sc downside of the bib, 3 sc in corner, work 1 sc in each sc across lower edge skipping 2 sts between each scallop, 3 s c in corner st, 33 sc up other side of the bib to the last row, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sl sts, 1 sc in each st of ch, ch 3, turn.

Get the Full pattern here. 

Get more Baby Bib Vintage Crochet Patterns.

Go to this Vintage Crochet Website and get more Patterns. 

Vintage Crochet is a website that publishes Free Vintage crochet patterns All Skill Level.

Materials:

A Cell Phone (Yes, You will use your phone as a Broomstick)

Crochet hook size 3.0

Yarn: Acrylic Green 4 ply

Sewing Needle

Scissors

How to Crochet Leaf using Broomstick Technique

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

In this pattern, you will use Broomstick Crochet Technique. I used my phone as a Broomstick to get large loops.

Step 1. Ch 50. Pull 1 loop through each chain around your cell phone.

Step 2. 5 loops tog with 5 sc, ch 5, repeat this to the end. Turn.

Step 3. Crochet as follows: *Sc + 3-ch picot in sc, sc in next sc, sc + 3-ch picot in sc, sc in next sc, sc + 3-ch picot in sc, 7 hdc in 5-ch sp*, repeat between ** to end.

Step 4. Fold middle together and crochet in middle scs tog with sc. Turn.

Step 5. *Sc in sc, sc + 3-ch picot in next sc*, repeat between ** to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Crochet Leaf Motif.

This crochet leaf motif can be used as a crochet motif in a dress, shirt, skirt, you name it.

This crochet pattern uses the Hairpin Lace Jewelry pattern for its main sandal part. Click on link or image to get this full pattern.

The next part is the Sandal Straps or Cord. It is made using Chainless single crochet cord. The pattern below explains all.

Crochet chainless single crochet cord

How to do the bullion block stitch: Ch 3, yo and insert hook around ch 3, pull through yarn so you have 3 loops on hook, repeat 3 more times, yo and pull through all loops on hook, sl st in same st as ch 3. 

149 chainless sc cord. This video explains how you can crochet a chainless single crochet cord.

*1 bullion block st, 1 hdc in next 2 sc, sl st in next st*, rep to end, end with 1 bullion block st in last sc. Attach to Sandal as follow. Stitch bullion block number 65 in corner bullion of sandal. Skip 19 bullion block stitches on cord. Stitch next bullion block stitch after you skipped 19 bullion block stitches to the other corner bullion block stitch of sandal. Slip your foot into the opening and weave your toes into the opening in the front of the sandal. Use the cord to tie around your foot. This pattern uses a lot of Bullion block stitches.

Hairpin is a lace making crochet technique. This pattern is a simple, yet beautiful hairpin crochet pattern that can made into a beautiful headband, bracelet or belt. It can also be used as a motif to create a top or skirt.

Crochet Materials:

Hairpin

Crochet hook size 1.9

Crochet yarn: 100 % cotton in white.

Crochet Hairpin instuctions

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. If you want to learn how to Hairpin, you can check out my video tutorial here.

2nd smallest setting on the loom.

80 loops each side attached with single crochet in the middle.

Off the loom:

*8 loops together with sc, ch 1, (2 loops together with sc, ch 1) x 4*, rep between ** to end.

Repeat on the other side, but do begin opposite pattern: 8 loops together on the opposite side to (2 loops together with sc, ch 1) x 4.

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Crochet Polish Star Pattern is an advanced pattern, due to the weaving of the chain loops to create the Star shapes. The weaving technique will be shown in a video. Follow what I am doing in the video, and you will get through it. Begin in the middle and fold the loops over eachother by folding the right loop over the left loop. You will also pull the below loops unto the loops above. There is no way of writing a satisfying description how to Weave the loops together, only a video will do. This is how I learned this technique.

Crochet Materials

Crochet Hook size 4.0 mm

Crochet yarn 100 % Acrylic in White and Pink, 4 ply.

Scissors.

Sewing needle.

Crochet Dress with Polish Star Patterns

Follow the Polish star diagram below.

Make two: front and back.

Row 1, With pink yarn: Ch 22, turn, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in every ch to end, turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, (ch 15, 1 dc in next 4 ch) x 3. Turn.

Change to White Yarn. Alternate the Pink and White yarn every row.

Row 3. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 15, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 5. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 15, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 6. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, sk next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc. Turn.

Row 7. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc. ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 15, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 15, sk next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc. Turn.

Rep row 3 to 7 until you have reached 18 rows. Fasten off. Stitch the sides of row 18 down to row 15 each side. The 15 ch loops that are not woven together remains at the top of the dress. Pull down the 15 ch loops to row 13 and stitch together. This creates a nice dress collar.

Watch the video above how to weave in the 15 ch loops.

Begin crochet the sides.

Make 2.

Row 1. With white and pink yarn combined, ch 26. Turn.

Row 2. 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in every ch to end. Turn.

Row 3. Sk 1st dc, sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in every dc to last 2 dc, sk last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 4. Sk 1st dc, sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in every dc to last dc, sk last dc. Turn.

Row 5. Sk 1st dc, sl st in next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in every dc to last 3 dc, sk last 3 dc. Turn.

Row 6. Rep row 5. Fasten off.

Use a sewing needle and stitch to the sides together up to row 13. Make sure you leave enough room for the armholes. Weave in all the ends

Free Giraffe Amigurumi Pattern

For some reason, I had this image in my head of a Giraffe wearing a tutu dress and pink booties! This meant of course that I had to make it into a reality. This pattern has been an ongoing project since Christmas and it is now July. For some reason, it took forever to finish. It is the biggest Amigurumi piece I have ever made. I think I will stick to smaller patterns for a while. I did love making it though, and I could finally use up the doll hair I had laying around. The curly doll hair is the icing of this cute giraffe. I also love the fake eyelashes. The head will need to be leaning on something to stay up as the long neck can’t stay upright on its own. The Giraffe is great as a decoration for your home, so give it a go. 

If you like this pattern, please share on Pinterest and Social Media.

If you want to create a smaller crochet giraffe, then I have a few patterns for you that you might like. Both patterns below are miniature patterns. Click on images to get these patterns. 

I also had a Crochet Giraffe beauty competition. Click on image below to see who won. 

If you still are ready to give this Giant Giraffe a go, all you have to do is follow the tutorial below. 

Crochet Giraffe Pattern

You will need:

4 x coat-hangers without the hook

915 mm Balsa Wood Dowel

Crochet hook size 4.0 mm, 3.00 mm, 1.25 mm. 

Yarn: yellow, blue, black, white, pink, white, multicolored, brown, and red 4 ply in 100 % Acrylic

Doll hair. 

Fake eyelashes.

A sewing needle.

Scissors.

Giraffe legs. Make 4. Use the coat-hangers as legs and crochet around them as follows:

With yellow: ch 62, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in every chain to end. Continue 3 more rows and crochet 1 sc in each sc. Fold over the coat-hanger and stitch together.

Giraffe body. Back + Neck in one go.

Back: Begin by crochet 2 circles.

Row 1. Ch 3, 10 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3. When you have made 2 circles this way, attach with sl st and crochet 6 sc across the circle in 6 dc and then continue onto the next circle with 6 sc in 6 dc. Turn.

Row 2 – 6. 1 sc in 12 sc. Turn.

Row 7 – 10. 2 sc tog, 1 sc in remaining sc until last 2 sc, 2 sc tog. Turn.

Row 11- 17. 1 sc in sc. Turn.

Row 18. 2 sc tog across. Turn.

Neck: Row 19 – 135. You now have 2 sc. Continue crochet 1 sc in each 2 sc each row. Turn.

Fasten off after round 135.

Tummy + the other side of neck.

Tummy: Chain 12, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in remaining chs. Turn.

Row 2 – 7. Sc in sc. Turn.

Row 8. Ch 10, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in 5th sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc, ch 10, 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 9. 1 sc in next 10 chs, sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc in next 10 chs. Turn.

Row 10. 1 sc in sc across. Turn.

Round 11. Sl st in next 5 sc, 1 sc in sc to last 5 sc. Turn.

Round 12. 1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 5 sc. Turn.

Round 13. Skip 1st sc, sc in sc to last sc, skip last sc. Turn.

Round 14. Rep last row.

Round 15. 1 sc in sc across.

Round 16. Rep row 13.

Round 17-19. Rep row 15.

Round 20. Rep row 13.

Neck: Row 21 – 135. Rep row 15.

Fill body in with stuffing and use a dowel to hold up the neck. 

Giraffe Fact: Did you know Giraffes sleep less than any other mammal. They only need between 5 to 30 minutes sleep in a 24 hour interval!!!! 

Crochet Head

Round 1. Ch 3, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3.

Round 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep round ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 3. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, 2 dc in every st to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 4. Rep round 2.

Round 5. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st*, rep round ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 6. Ch 3, 1 dc in each st to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 7. Sk 19 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in remaining sts.

Round 8. Ch 3, 1 dc in each st, 2 dc in 1-ch sp, sl st in ch 3.

Round 9. Ch 3, 1 dc in each st to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 10. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 st, 2 dc tog, *1 dc in next 3 st, 2 dc tog*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 11 – 12. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc tog, *1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc tog*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Round 13. 2 sts tog with hdc all around.

Rep round 13 until hole is closed. Fasten off.

Crochet bottom face of Giraffe.

Re-attach yarn in unworked dc from round 7.

Round 1. Ch 2, hdc in same st as ch 2, 1 hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, sl st in ch 2.

Round 2. Ch 2, hdc in same st as ch 2, *1 hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc* rep between ** 3 times, 1 hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in last 2 hdc, sl st in ch 2.

Round 3. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each hdc to end, sl st in ch 2.

Round 4. (2 hdc tog) x 3, 1 hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next 5 hdc, 1 hdc in next 5 hdc, (2 hdc tog) x 5, sl st in 1st st.

Round 5. Rep round 3.

Round 6. (2 hdc tog) x 5, 1 hdc in next 5 hdc, (2 hdc tog) x 7, sl st in 1st st.

Round 7. Rep round 3.

Round 8. (2 hdc tog) x 4, 1 hdc in next 4 hdc, (2 hdc tog) x 5, sl st in 1st st.

Round 9. Sl st in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 hdc. sl st in next st. Turn.

Round 10- 12. 1 hdc in 6 hdc. Turn. Fasten off at end of round 12.

Crochet Eyes. 

Make 2. 

Use black yarn and crochet hook size 3.0 mm. 

Ch 3, turn, 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3. Fasten off and weave in end. Use a sewing needle and white yarn and pull through some white yarn to create the shine in the eye. Stitch the eyes to Giraffe. 

Eyelids. 

Use pink yarn and stitch across the eye. Stich across both above and below the eye to give it the effect of eyelids. 

Eyelashes. 

Use fake eyelashes and stick to eyelids. 

Giraffe Horn.

Make 4 pieces and stitch 2 and 2 together.

Row 1. Ch 11, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 6 chs, 2 sc in remaining 3 chs to end, continue crochet underneath: 2 sc in next same 3 chs, 1 sc in remaining chs including turning chs.

Row 2. Sl st in next 10 sc, 2 hdc in next 6 sc, sl st in remaining scs to end. Fasten off.

Attach blue yarn at the top of Giraffe horn as picture above show. 

Giraffe Ears.

Make 4. 

Row 1. Ch 10, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in every st to end. Turn. 

Row 2. 1 sc in every sc to end, including turning ch. Turn. 

Row 3. 1 sc in every sc to end. Turn. 

Row 4. Skip 1st sc, 1 sc in next 8 sc. Turn. 

Row 5-6. 1 sc in sc to end. Turn. 

Row 7. Skip 1st sc, 1 sc to end. Turn. 

Row 8-12. 1 sc in sc to end. Turn. 

Row 13. Rep row 7. Turn. 

Row 14. 1 sc in sc to end. Turn. 

Row 15. Rep row 7. Turn. 

Row 16. Rep row 14. Fasten off. 

Stitch two and two motifs together with hdc all around. Fill in stuffing. Weave in ends. 

Ear Studs. 

Make 2. 

Use crochet hook size 3.00 mm and multicolored yarn. Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. Use a sewing needle and stitch into a ball. Attach to top of ears. 

Giraffe hair. 

Use curly doll hair and stitch across head using crochet hook size 1.25 mm (or any small sized crochet hook). 

Giraffe tail. 

Ch 6, turn, hdc over ch 6-cord, turn. Twist the tail and sl st in every 2nd hdc to keep the twist. Keep the loose ends and fasten off. Attach to giraffe. 

Blue spots

You decide how many blue spots you want to make. I made small ones for body, legs, and neck, and bigger ones for head. 

Small spots: Ch 2, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. 

Medium spots for head, cheeks, and nose: Ch 3, turn, 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3. Fasten off. 

Large spots: Ch 3, turn, 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3. Continue 1 more round: *1 hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in 1st hdc. Fasten off. 

Crochet Totu dress

Special stitches: 7-loop Puff stitch: (Yo, insert hook, pull yarn through) x 3, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook.

Made 2 hairpin motifs as below.

Use a hairpin loom on the second smallest setting. 28 loops each connected with sc in middle. Off the loom join the motifs together by connecting 1 loop each side with sc. Continue to end. Turn. In first sc, crochet *1 sc + 1 ch + 7 loop Puff stitch, sl st in same st as sc + 1 ch*, continue between ** to end. Turn.

Between Puff stitches, crochet *1 sc + 1 ch + 7-loop Puff stitch, sl st in same st as 1 sc + 1 ch*, continue between ** to end. Turn.

Crochet 1 sc + 1 ch + 3-ch picot on top of last Puff stitches made, sc in sts to next Puff stitch.

*Ch 7, sk 3-ch picot, sl st between picot*, continue between ** to end. Turn.

In 7 ch- sp crochet, * (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dtr, ttr), in next 7-ch sp crochet, (ttr, dtr, tr, dc, hdc, sc)*, rep between ** across. Fasten off.

Continue crochet in unworked hairpin loops. Attach with slip stitch. Crochet *1 sc + 1 ch + 7 loop Puff stitch, sl st in same st as sc + 1 ch, 1 sc in next loop*, continue between ** to end. Turn.

*Ch 7, turn, around 7 ch cord crochet *1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 ttr, sl st in next 2 sts*, rep between ** to end. Fasten off.

Crochet Booties

Make 4. 

Get the crochet booties used for this crochet giraffe here. 

Crochet scarf.

Use brown yarn and crochet hook size 3.0 mm. 

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in last sc. Turn. 

Row 2. 1 sc in each sc to end (including turning ch). All up 3 sc. Turn. 

Row 3-36. 1 sc in each sc to end. Turn. After the last row, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Make tassels at each end of scarf using white yarn. 

How to Filet Crochet For Beginners

The instructions below uses US stitch abbreviation.

More Filet Crochet Patterns

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This is a broomstick crochet pattern. The rose and leaves are made using broomstick crochet technique. Get the Crochet Rose video tutorial Here.

Crochet materials

Crochet yarn 100 % acrylic in red, green, and brown.

Crochet hook size 3.0

Broomstick Thick Knitting needle 12 mm

Ruler

Sushi stick

28 gauge copper wire (optional)

Sewing needle

Scissors

Crochet Rose Broomstick Pattern

Crochet rose petal small.

Use red yarn. Chain 60, pull 60 loops on 24 mm broomstick knitting needle. Remove work off the broomstick. Fold in half. Pull 2 and 2 loops together on opposite side times 3 so that you have all up 6 loops together (3 per side). Secure with a slip stitch. 7 sc across 1st 6 loops together. Attach 6 more loops together with sl st. Crochet 3 sc +3-ch picot + 3 sc in loops. Repeat last 6 loops to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Fold the work together.

Rose stem.

Before you work outside rose petals, begin making the rose stem. It is a lot easier to attach the larger rose petals if you have attached the smaller rose petals already to the stem. Use a sushi stick or barbecue stick. To make it easier to attach the yarn, one trick that I use is that I first wrap some wire across the stick. The wrap brown yarn across the stick and keep secure under some wire. Stitch the rose petals to stem.

Crochet leaves (make 4)

Use green yarn and chain 3, pull 3 loops onto the broomstick. Remove from broomstick. 14 sc all around (if you can’t fit 14, that’s fine too). Make sure the single crochet stitches are evenly worked around the loops. Fasten off. When you weave in ends, stitch the opening together. Stitch leaves to stem.

Crochet large rose petals

Work outside rose petals as follows. Chain 30, pull 30 loops over a ruler. Remove work off the ruler. Fold in half. Start at the top where the fold is. Pull 2 loops each side together with a slip stitch + 3-ch picot + 6 sc. Continue as follows down the fold: Pull 1 loop each side together with a slip stitch + 3-ch picot + 6 sc. Repeat pull 1 loop each side together with sl st + 3-ch picot + 6 sc to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Fold the work over the previous rose petals you worked.

Crochet Materials

Crochet hook size 1.9 mm and 3.0 mm

Crochet yarn multicolored pale blue and white 2 ply 100 % cotton, 100 % Acrylic green yarn, 2 ply 100 % brown yarn.

Heirloom

Scissors

Sewing needle

Thick sewing knitting needle

Crochet Flower Pattern

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. Set the heirloom on the 3rd smallest setting. Crochet 40 loops each side with single crochet stitches. Take the work off the loom and attach all 40 loops on one side with a slip stitch and a single crochet. On the other side, attach 4 loops with a slip stitch and a single crochet. Crochet a 4-ch picot and fasten off. Repeat the process nine more times until all 4 loops are worked the same way. Fasten off and weave in the loose ends. Leave the middle cords from the middle of the circle and crochet sc over the cord. This will be the flower stem. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet Leaves Patterns

With green yarn and crochet hook size 3.0 mm, ch 3. Loop the loop on the crochet hook onto the Broomstick knitting needle. Loop 2 more loops onto the broomstick through the chains. Use the crochet hook to loop the loops onto the broomstick. Remove the boomstick. Crochet all 3 loops together with 14 sc. Distribute the sc evenly around the loops. When you get back to the 1st sc, crochet 4 ch picot. Fasten off. Use a sewing needle and close the gap in the middle.

Crochet flower stigma

The flower stigma is made by using brown yarn and crochet hook size 1.9 mm. Chain 3, turn, 1 dc in 3rd chain from hook. Fasten off. Use a swing needle and stitch it into a button.

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Crochet Rose Pattern

Click here to get the Crochet Rose Pattern. This crochet rose pattern is easy to make. The hardest part of the crochet rose is to stitch all the rose petals together :)

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Crochet Patreon tutorials

I plan to create crochet Patreon tutorials all skill levels. I am so grateful for all the help I receive. Let me know what type of crochet tutorials you would like me to make. I can make custom tutorials for your needs.

If you are happy to make the Crochet Viking Ship without the video, you can get the pattern for free here.

Below is a timelapse video of the Patreon Tutorial. The Patreon tutorial is a 1 hour long step by step instructional video. :)

This year has been filled with creativity. Below is the top 10 crochet patterns of 2018 from CrochetArtDesign :) I am hoping that in 2019 I will have even more time to create. Life gets so hectic sometimes. How much time to you get to crochet?

Number 10. Crochet Dinosaur Wire Pattern

This T-rex crochet pattern is quick and easy to make. It also very tiny and won’t take you long to complete. Get this crochet dinosaur pattern here for free.

Number 9. Crochet Hairpin Choker pattern

This beautiful hairpin pattern is intermediate in skill level. If you are familiar with hairpin crochet, you will most likely find this pattern straightforwar to make. Get this crochet hairpin choker pattern for free here.

Number 8. Crochet Ladybug crochet pattern.

This Ladybug is so cute. The pattern uses wire to make the ladybug bendable. This crochet pattern is miniature and skill level is easy to intermediate. You can get this ladybug crochet pattern for free here.

Number 7. Crochet Rose Pattern.

This crochet rose patter is stunning and easy to make. You will crochet the stem over a barbecue stick. You can get this adorable Rose crochet pattern here.

Number 6. Crochet Beanie pattern.

This beanie uses Broomstick Crochet technique as well as regular crochet. It is intermediate to advanced in skill level. Get this beautiful crochet beanie here.

Number 5. Crochet Hairpin Camel Pattern.

This camel crochet pattern is advanced skill level. It uses hairpin crochet technique as well as regular crochet. This pattern is also a video patreon tutorial. You can get this camel crochet pattern for free here.

Number 4. Giraffe Crochet Pattern.

This crochet giraffe is a fold-me-up crochet pattern. This giraffe is also a miniature crochet pattern. It’s so cute. What takes time making this, is all the giraffe spots :D. Get this crochet giraffe pattern for free here.

Number 3. Crochet Viking Ship.

This crochet Viking ship is an Advanced crochet pattern. It uses bullion stitches, Slanting cluster stitches, Front Loop Treble and Front Loop Double Treble (FPTR and FPDTR). It also uses Hairpin crochet technique to create the dragon head. Click here to get this crochet viking ship pattern.

Number 2. Crochet Christmas Mermaid Pattern.

This super cute Christmas Mermaid is very easy to make and is a miniature crochet pattern. She will keep your Christmas spirits high through the holiday :D Get this cute Christmas Crochet Mermaid pattern for free here.

Number 1. The Wild and Crazy Crochet Kangaroo.

This kangaroo is very sensory and would love to be a therapy toy for someone who needs a furry friend. You can get this crochet kangaroo pattern for free here.

Crochet Cup Cozies of 2018

The snail, the hedgehog, and the reindeer cup cozy.

The fisherman, the octopus, and the fish cup cozy.

Click here to get this cup cozy pattern.

The mushroom, the hedgehog, the snail, and the ladybug cup cozy

I made this Hairpin motif with the thought of making a freeform hairpin tunic. I thought I’d publish the individual motifs as I progress on my Tunic. I hope you enjoy this pattern.

Crochet Materials

Yarn: Fiddlesticks Knitting Yarn Mosaico in Multicolored Black + Silver

Crochet hook size 3.00 mm

Heirloom

Scissors

Hairpin Motif Crochet Instructions

This hairpin pattern is easy in skill level. If you haven’t done Hairpin Crochet before, you can learn it here.

Use a heirloom on largest settings.

Attach with a slip stitch and have the loop in the middle. Secure with a single crochet stitch on each loop after you flip the heirloom over. Keep making loops on each side until you have 21 loops that are secured with a single crochet stitch.

Free the work from loom. On one side, attach 7 loops with sl st, (ch 3, 1 sc in next loop) x 7, attach 7 loops with sl st.

On the other side, skip 4 loops and attach 13 loops with sl st. Attach the 4 loops on each side of the 13 loops together with a sl st. Fasten off, but don’t weave in the ends.

Instead of weaving in the end, you can leave them dangling down the sides. If you like you can use a smaller crochet hook and move the loose yarn bits to where you want them.

Crochet Hairpin Angel Motif

Click here to get this hairpin angel motif pattern. It’s a free pattern. Please share on pinterest and social media.

Check out this Hairpin Poncho Pattern.

It is the angel motif turned into a very cool poncho. All you have to do is to attach chunky yarn as tassels and attach shoulder straps. Vola. So easy and so much fun.

Crochet hairpin half-circle pattern

Click here to get this adorable hairpin half circle pattern. This one is skill level intermediate. You can do it! It uses several different stitches, including 7-sc Cluster stitch. Learn the Cluster Stitch Here.