Wanderlust Bag - Free Pattern

I wanted to make a bag pattern similar to my Wanderlust Cowl design. I realized that since I was making two panels, there would be lots of color changes and lots of ends to weave in. I don't know about you, but I try to avoid weaving in lots of ends because it is such a pain. Then I had a moment of inspiration. What if instead of weaving in ANY of the ends, I left them long to create the fringe on the bag?!?!?! Suddenly, my bag pattern was even better than I originally imagined. So scroll on down below for the FREE pattern so you can make one of your own!

Materials:

Size H (5 mm) hook

Worsted Weight #4 Cotton Yarn in 4 colors (I used a combination of Crafter's Secret Cotton and I Love This Cotton)

Color A (white) Crafter's Secret - Ivory

Color B (orange) Crafter's Secret - Papaya

Color C (gold) I Love This Cotton - Antique Gold

Color D (teal)  Crafter's Secret - Dark Teal

Button

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain

Sl St – Slip Stitch

SK - Skip

HDC – Half Double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

Hdcfront3rdloop - HDC in front 3rd loop (see special stitches)

Puff V st – Puff V Stitch (see special stitches)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Notes:

Worked in two panels

Cut the yarn when switching colors. Do NOT weave in ends, knot two strands together and at the end we will trim the strands for the fringe. 

Repeat sections will be noted with *  *

Special Stitches:

Puff st: 

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (9 loops on hook)

Yarn over, and draw through 7 loops on hook.

Yarn over, and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook. 

Puff V st:

Complete 1 puff st as seen in instructions above, ch 1, repeat puff st instructions in same stitch indicated.

Hdcfront3rdloop:

With WS facing you, locate the loop in the front, below the 2 loops that are usually worked.

Instructions:

Cut yarn every time you change colors, leaving a 4 inch tail. Do NOT weave in ends, these will become your fringe. 

1. With color A. Ch 30. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 29 sts

2. Color A. Ch 1, Hdc in each st.

3. Color B. Ch 1, Hdc in each st. 

4. Color A. Ch 1, Hdcfront3rdloop in each st.

5. Color C. Ch 1, HDC in first st. *Ch 1, sk 1 st, HDC in next st.* Repeat across. 

6. Color A. Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch sp. 

7. Color D. Ch 1, HDC in first st *sk 1 st, puff v st in next st. Sk 1 st, HDC in the next st.* Repeat across.

8. Color A. Ch 1, hdc in first st. *3HDC in puff v st sp. HDC in next HDC st.* Repeat across 

9. Color C. Repeat row 5.

10. Color A. Repeat row 6.

11. Color B. Ch 1, HDC in each st. 

12. Color A. Ch 1, Hdcfront3rdloop in each st.

13. Color C. Repeat row 5.

14. Color A. Repeat row 6. 

15. Color D. Repeat row 7.

16. Color A. Repeat row 8.

17. Color C. Repeat row 5.

18. Color A. Repeat row 6. 

19. Color B. Ch 1, HDC in each st. 

20. Color A. Ch 1, Hdcfront3rdloop in each st around. 

Cut yarn.

Make 2nd panel just like the 1st, but do not cut yarn after last row. 

Joining the 2 panels:

With WS facing each other, and RS facing out, SC panels together along the side of your panels. Make 1 SC per row. Keep the strands for your fringe behind the SC you make.

At the corner, 2 SC in the corner st. Continue along the bottom (foundation chain) and SC in each ch across.

At the corner, 2 SC in the corner st. SC up the other side of the panels just like above. 

When you get back to the top of the bag. SC AROUND the top of the bag (do NOT join the panels at the top.

Cut yarn. If you can, tie the end with one of the other strands so you don't have to weave it in.

Knot 2 strands of the ends together and repeat all along the sides of the bag. Trim the fringe on the sides to desired length.

Strap:

CH 151 (I'm 5'8", so adjust the length of the strap as needed.

1. SC in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 150 sts

2. CH 2 (or standing DC), TURN. DC in each st across. 150 sts

3. Ch 1, TURN. SC in each st across. 150 sts.

Cut yarn, sew strap onto bag.

I would love to see your finished bags, so please tag me on FB or IG!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Emerald Wall Hanging - Free Crochet Pattern

I had some large metal rings, and had a wall hanging design rattling around in my brain. I used a super bulky yarn so it worked up quickly. Scroll below for the free pattern!

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Materials:

L Hook (8mm)

1 skein super bulky #6 yarn - We Crochet Tuff Puff (44 yds)

10 inch metal ring

Scissors

Instructions:

Magic ring

1. Ch 1, 6 sc in magic ring. Sl st to first st to join. (6 sts)

2. Ch 1, 2sc in ea st. Join. (12 sts)

3. Ch 5, sk join st, and next st. Sl st in next st. *Ch 5, sk 1 st, sl st in next st.* Repeat 3 more times. Ch 2, dc in join. (6 loops)

4. *Ch 6, sc in next loop* Repeat 4 more times. Ch 3, dc in dc from last round. (6 loops)

5. Ch 1, 3sc in ch sp. *Ch 2, 6sc in next loop.* Repeat around. Ch 2, 3sc in same ch sp as first 3 sc. join to first sc in that loop.

6. Ch 1, sc in join. *Ch 5, sk 2 sc. 2sc in ch 2 sp. Ch 5, sk 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts.* Repeat around. For last loop, ch 5, sk 2 sts. Sc in last st. (12 loops)

7. Ch 1, dc in in same st as join. *Ch 2, 2sc in loop, ch 2, dc in ea of the next 2 sc.* Repeat around. Ch 2, dc in last dc. Join. 

8. Sc around loop (see this video for help) Make 1 sc per st, and 1 sc per ch sp. Join.

Hanging loop:

After joining round 8, ch 8, sl st into same st as join. Cut yarn, weave in ends.

Cut 12 strands of yarn, 24 inches long. Loop 1 strand per stitch at the bottom for fringe. Trim ends to even out fringe.

I would love to see your finished cowls, so please tag me on FB or IG!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Sequoia Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern

If you need a quick cowl pattern to make for gifts or craft shows, this Sequoia Cowl pattern is just the thing! Scroll down for the pattern! 

Materials:

J hook (6 mm)

Worsted Weight yarn #4 (I Love This Yarn)

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch - Chain

Sl St - Slip Stitch

HDC - Half Double Crochet

FHDC - Foundation Half Double Crochet

HDC3rdloop - half double crochet in the 3rd loop

Sk - Skip

TRC - Triple Crochet

Instrucions:

1. Fhdc 72, sl st to 1st st to join.

2. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in ea st around. Sl st to join.

3. Repeat round 2

4. Ch 5 (counts as trc + ch 1), *sk next st, trc in next st, ch 1* Repeat around, sl st in 4th ch to join.

5. Ch 1, hdc in ea st and ch 1 sp around.

6. Repeat round 2

7. Repeat round 2

Repeat rounds 4-7 until you reach desired height for cowl. I did 4 total repeats.

Finishing

Cut yarn, weave in ends. If you used wool yarn, I recommend blocking your cowl.

I would love to see your finished cowls, so please tag me on FB or IG!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Willow Purse - Free Crochet Pattern

 I wanted a quick and easy design to make purses for my craft shows. But I didn't want it to be too boring. So I came up with this purse design, and you can use the instructions below to make your own! It comes in two different sizes.

Materials:

H Hook (5mm)

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn

Scissors

Optional - D rings

Instructions:

Ch 31 (41)

1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. 30 (40) sts

2. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. 30 (40) sts

3.-4. Repeat row 2.

5. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. When you get to the end of the row, rotate your work so you are working into the side, 4 hdc along side. Rotate to work on the bottom (foundation ch row). Hdc across. Rotate again to work on the last side. 4 hdc along side. Join with sl st to first hdc of round. 68 (88) sts

Do NOT turn, we are working in the round now. 

6. Ch 1, hdc in first and each st around. Join.

7. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in first and each st around. Join.

8. Ch 1, hdc in first st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in next st.* Repeat around. Ch 1, sk last st. Join to first hdc of round.

9. Ch 1, hdc in each st and ch sp around. Join.

10. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in first and each st around. Join.

Work 4 (5) rounds of hdc in each st

Repeat rounds 7-14(15) 1 more time. Then continue below:

Repeat round 7

Repeat round 8

Repeat round 9

Ch 1, sc3rdloop in first and each st around. 

Cut yarn, weave in ends. 

Strap

Ch 175

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each remaining ch.

2. Ch 1, turn. Dc in each st across.

Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.

Sew strap onto bag (or D rings)

Cut many strands of yarn, approximately 22 inches long each. Loop 2 strands of yarn per stitch on the bottom of the purse. Use sharp scissors to trim fringe.

Button loop

Ch 12, sl st to first ch to form a loop. Cut yarn, use ends to sew loop onto purse.

Fringe

I would love to see your work! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work.

*Permissions* - You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer. - You may not use my photos. - You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own. © 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Beach Sarong - Free Crochet Pattern

 I wanted to make a quick beach cover-up/sarong for myself this summer. I whipped up this piece, and wrote down the pattern to share with you all. It's constructed like a triangle shawl, and I added fringe for a fun look. 

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Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton - 4 skeins

K (6.5mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Notes:

Ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as a st. 

When you get to the end of the row, the 3 dc go into the top of the ch 3.

Instructions:

Make magic ring

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3dc. Pull magic ring tight. Turn

2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp as turning ch. Ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in top of ch 3. Turn

3. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

4. Repeat row 3

5. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Dc in ea st and ch sp until you reach the center ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in ea st and ch sp until you reach the last st. 3dc in last st. Turn

6. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st. *ch 5, sk 2 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat to 1 st before ch 2 sp. Dc in next st. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. Sc in next st. *ch 5, sk 2 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

7. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp* Repeat to center. After the sc in the last ch 5 sp on this side, ch 3, dc in the last st before center ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp* Repeat across this side. After the sc in the last ch 5 sp, ch 3, 3dc in last st. Turn

8. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st. *Ch 3, sc in next ch sp* Repeat to 3 sts before center. Ch 3, sk 2 sts, dc in last st before ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. *ch 3, sc in next ch sp* Repeat to end. Sk last ch sp, sc in next st. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

9. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Dc in next 2 sts. Dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next st. *3dc in next ch sp, dc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts before center. Dc in next 2 sts. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next 3 sts. *3dc in next ch sp, dc in next st.* Repeat across, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc in last st. Turn

10. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. *Ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to center ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

11. Repeat row 10

12. Repeat row 10

Repeat rows 5-12 until you reach desired size. End with a row 8. Continue to Final Row below.

NOTE: In the repeats, row 6 will be slightly different near the center ch 2. Use the following adjustments:

1st row 6: as written in pattern repeat above.

2nd row 6: sc in final st before ch2 space. Eliminate the dc st before center ch 2 space.

3rd row 6: after last sc, sk 1 st, dc in last st before center ch 2 space.

4th row 6: as written in pattern repeat above.

Final row:

Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 3 sts. Sc in ch 1 sp. *sc in next st. 2 sc in ch 3 sp.* Repeat to center ch 2 space. Sc in each dc before ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc). Sc in next 3 sts. *2 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in next st.* Repeat to last 3 sts. Sc in each of the last 3 sts. 

Finishing: 

Weave in ends. If adding fringe, cut strands of yarn at 12 inches long. Use 3 strands per ch 3 sp.

I would love to see your work! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. 

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Oceana Ice Cream Pint Cozy - Free Crochet Pattern

 I have one more pattern for the Oceana Cozy Collection. I never knew how much I needed an ice cream cozy until I made one. These cozies keep your hands warm, and protect your ice cream from melting. So practical! They make great teacher gifts, or to add to gift baskets. Scroll below for the pattern!

Oh, and don't forget, you can find the Iced Cup Cozy and Hot Cup Cozy patterns on my blog too!

Materials

H hook (5mm)

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used I Love This Yarn)

Scissors and needle

Tag or Feltie - Optional

Instructions

Make magic ring 

1. Ch 1, 10 hdc in magic circle. Join with sl st to first hdc. 10 sts

2. Ch 1, 2hdc in first and in each st around. Join.  20 sts

3. Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2hdc in next. Rpt around. Join. 30 sts

4. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. 30 sts

5. Ch 1, (sc, 2dc) in first st. *Sk next 2 sts. In next st (sc, 2dc).* Repeat * * around, sk last 2 sts, and join with st st to first sc. 

6. Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts, 2hdc in next st. *hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st.* Repeat around. Join. 36 sts

7. Rpt round 5. 36 sts

8. Rpt round 4. 36 sts

9. Rpt round 5.

10. Rpt round 4.

11. Rpt round 5.

12. Rpt round 4.

13. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join.

14. Rpt round 13.

Cut yarn, weave in ends. Add tag or feltie if desired. Now go get that ice cream out of the freezer and enjoy!

I would love to see your Oceana Cozies! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. #oceanaicecreampintcozy

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Seed Stitch Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

I have wanted to make this baby blanket for a while now. I finally made the time for it because we were moving our youngest out of her crib, and I knew I needed to get photos in her nursery before we sold her baby furniture. So these are some of the final photos of her cute nursery. 

This beginner friendly pattern combines simple color changes with some fun texture. It works up quickly, and makes a great baby shower gift.

This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links are no extra cost to you. See full affiliate disclosure here. 

I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick for this simple and quick design. Or you can use your favorite super bulky yarn. Using my favorite row counters from Twice Sheared Sheep was incredibly useful for remembering when to change colors.

The finished blanket ended up 28x28 inches. Next time I might add more rows for a rectangle blanket.

Materials:

Size 15 needles - I used circulars with a longer cord

4 skeins Lion Brand WETQ in 2 colors - I used 1.5 skeins of the Blush, and just over 1 skein of the Fisherman

Row Counter - Optional

Abbreviations:

K - Knit

P - Purl

St (s) - Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Cast on 65 sts with your main color (you can adjust this number to make it wider, make sure you use an odd number of stitches)

1. *K1, p1* across. K last st

2-20.    Repeat row 1

Change color

21. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. K to last 6 sts. P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.

22. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1. P to last 5 sts. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1.

23-40. Repeat last 2 rows.

Change color

41. Repeat row 21.

42-60. K1, p1 across.

Change color

61-80. Repeat rows 21-40.

Change color

81-100. Repeat rows 41-60.

Finishing:

Bind off knitwise (not too tightly). Weave in ends.

I would love to see your blankets! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. 

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz